Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Obituaries - Donna Johnston, John Handley, James Phillips

Donna Kay Johnston age 67 of LaBelle, Florida passed away at Hope Healthcare Services after a brief illness on March 24, 2024.

Donna was born in Tampa, Florida on October 9, 1956 to the union of Larry and Hazel Johnston. Donna was a loving mother, companion, friend and grandmother who will be missed by everyone who loved and cared for her.

Donna leaves fond memories with her companion of 22 years, Raymond White of LaBelle, Florida, he loving grandchildren and her close friends and extended family members.

Donna was preceded in death by her son; Zach Gause.

Cremation arrangements for Donna will be accorded by Akin-Davis Funeral Home – LaBelle.

John Carman Handley, age 80 of Alva, Florida passed away at his home with his loving family around him on March 22, 2024.

John was born on August 27, 1943 in Fort Myers, Florida to the late Luther and Rebecca Simmons Handley. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked all of his life after his service to his country in the construction field. He married Shirley Walker Handley, she proceed him in death on September 13, 2010. John enjoyed riding 4x4s, side by sides, fishing, being a loving husband, father and grandfather.

John leaves fond memories with his children; Sheila Annette Handley of Alva, Florida, Rebecca Anne Leocadio and her husband Rob of LaBelle, Florida, John Harlen Handley and his wife Irene of Avon Park, Florida, along with seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers; Robert Handley and his wife Linda of Fort Myers, Florida, Donald Handley of LaBelle, Florida and many extended family members and close family friends also survive.

John will be cremated and his cremains will be placed with his wife in Fort Denaud Cemeter

On March 21, 2024, after a brief illness, James William Phillips breathed his last breath on earth and took his first in Heaven. 

James was born July 29, 1955 to Wade D. Phillips and Leola Blondell Kent. He grew up in Clewiston, FL and graduated from Clewiston High School with the Class of 1977 and was voted Most Dependable. 

He spent most of his adult years working at Everglades Sugar Refinery. 

In 1980 he married Janet R. Willis and they had two sons. James will best be remembered as a selfless, loving family man and a great, loyal friend to those who knew him best. He was a history buff who could almost always get the answers right on Jeopardy and just knowledgeable about so many subjects. 

He was a very private person, most would say he was a loner, but he enjoyed the outdoors, had a green thumb and was a great cook. He took care of his mother and father as their health began to decline...he was a wonderful son, brother, father and grandfather and he will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Blondell. He is survived by his sons, James Landon Phillips (Kirstin) of Plainfield, IL and Christian LaDesse Phillips (Melissa) of LeHigh Acres, FL, and his faithful four legged companion of 8 years, Pearl, sisters, Mary Pridgen (Glen) of Clewiston FL, Patricia Miller (Danny) of Lake Placid, FL, brothers, Alan Phillips and Wade Phillips of Clewiston, FL and seven grandchildren, Alyssa Phillips, of Savannah, GA, Julian Phillips, Aubrey Phillips, Brylee Phillips and Austin Phillips of Plainfield, IL, Ethan Phillips and Elliott Phillips of LeHigh Acres, FL, and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were made by Akin-Davis Funeral Home.

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