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11/23/2025

Ana Bertha Castillo Rodriguez, 46 of Canal Point, FL. Passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at home with family by her side.

Visitation Monday, November 24, 2025 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Pahokee from 6-9pm.

Funeral Mass will take place at the same location on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10am.

Interment will immediately follow at Foreverglades Cemetery in Belle Glade. Father Raul will be officiating. 🕊️

11/22/2025

Len Dobrow Jr, 71 of Pahokee,Florida, born May 6,1954 in West Palm Beach,Florida, passed away on November 9,2025 at JFK medical center surrounded by his wife Mary Crowe Dobrow,his stepdaughter Theresa Infinger ,Sister Cyndy Williams , Niece Michelle Vidal, also his friend Cory Collier.

Len worked with his life long friend John Collier in the Construction field ,later went to work at US Sugar where he retired after 25 years in 2014.

Len loved Boating and Motorcycling with his wife Mary.

Preceded in death by his loving parents Leonard Dobrow and Rethelle Logan Dobrow, his beloved Cat Morris, his life long friend John Roy Collier.

Len is survived by his loving , devoted Wife Mary Crowe Dobrow, Stepdaughter Theresa Infinger,Stepson Charles Infinger (Jennifer),Grandchildren Austin Infinger,Precious Grandaughter Ariella Infinger, ,Christian Huynh,Alex Huynh,Preston Infinger (Courtney),our cat Girlie,his Sister Cyndy Dobrow Williams, (Kenny),Michelle Williams Vidal( Mario), Kaitlyn Kuchel ( kamren ),Kyle Vidal and his fiancé Kimberly Moya , Ken Williams (Brenda Bain Williams), children , Camren and Devin, many cousins.

Len will be missed and forever in our hearts, our memories.
There is no service planned at this time .

11/18/2025

Leisha Rachelle Murphy, age 55, of Clewiston, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2025, at Hendry Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 3rd, 1969, in Pahokee, Florida to Alvin Eugene and Wanda Joyce Nichols.

Rachelle graduated from Christian Day School in 1987 as the Class Valedictorian and went on to earn an associate degree from Palm Beach State College.

Rachelle worked as a Tax Clerk at the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office for 33 years before retiring. She married Bill Murphy on April 29th, 1995, and together they raised their son Tru Murphy.

She was a lover of all animals, but mostly cats, rabbits, birds, bears, raccoons, squirrels, foxes, ferrets, and skunks. Her favorite hobbies were thrifting and finding little treasures for sale on eBay. Each Christmas, Rachelle always decorated her home with an incredible Christmas display and became known in Clewiston as “The Christmas Lady.”

Rachelle is survived by her husband Bill, son Tru, father Alvin Nichols, brothers Randy and Ryan Nichols, sister Maria Nichols, nieces Andrea and Lauren, and nephew Jonathan Nichols, along with numerous cousins and friends.

Rachelle was preceded in death by her mother Wanda Joyce Nichols.

A funeral service will be held at Glades Funeral Chapel on November 19th, 2025, at 6pm. A visitation will be held prior, from 4 to 6. Interment will be at Friends Church, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. 🕊️

11/12/2025

In Loving Memory of Glenda Jean Lowe Stripling
Glenda Jean Lowe Stripling of Okeechobee, born on December 24, 1942, in Plant City, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, in Okeechobee surrounded by the love of her family.

A Christmas Eve baby, Glenda brought light and warmth into the world from the very beginning, and she carried that spirit throughout her life.

Glenda was known for her resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Her life was a testament to kindness, humor, and quiet strength qualities that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

She never met a stranger and had a gift for turning everyday encounters into heartfelt conversations. Whether she was chatting with a neighbor or making a new friend in the checkout line, Glenda’s warmth and genuine interest in others made everyone feel seen and valued.

She was quick to make you laugh, often with a clever remark or a playful grin that could brighten even the dullest day.
She found joy in the simple pleasures of life: tending to her flowers and yard with care, painting beautiful pictures that reflected her creative soul, and shopping with a zest that could rival anyone’s stamina.

Her faith as a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church was a guiding force throughout her life, shaping her values and her spirit.

She is survived by her children: Glynnis Butler (Charles) of Apopka, Florida; Brenda Quinlin (David) of Okeechobee, Florida; Michael Stripling of Okeechobee, Florida; and Scott Henkel (Theresa) of Douglas, Georgia.
She was a proud grandmother to Frank Dudley, Karen Summeralls, Kayla Jo Frankum, Kaitlyn Powell, Dayton Quinlin, Summer Stripling, Sam Henkel, Nick Henkel, Jake Farmer and a loving great-grandmother to Matthew, Nathan, Rylan, Christian, Caiden, Bailey, Makenna, Collins, Zoie, Roman.
Glenda is also survived by her sister Nancy Lee (Ervin), her brother Sydney Lowe (Summer), many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her best friend Darlene Adams.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Walter Earl Stripling; her parents, Sydney Guy Lowe and Gladys Authur Lowe; her son, Frank Authur Frankum; her daughter, Bobbie Lynn Summeralls; her grandson, Rhett Butler; and her step-sister, Carol Midget.
Glenda’s love extended far beyond her immediate family.

She had many unofficially adopted children and grandchildren, people who found in her a second mother, a trusted confidante, and a source of unconditional love.

A celebration of Glenda’s life will be held on November 20 viewing at 10:00 Service to follow at 11 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 412 NW 6th Street, Okeechobee, Florida, where family and friends will gather to share memories, laughter, and the enduring love she gave so freely.

A fellowship lunch will follow the service at 12.
Though she may no longer walk beside us, Glenda’s spirit lives on in the hearts of those she loved — a guiding light, a cherished memory, and a reminder of the beauty of a life well lived.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice of Okeechobee in Glenda's name to honor her memory and support compassionate care.
Mom was loved eminently and will be greatly missed.

I hope you hug your loved ones like you love them...

11/02/2025

James Gary Evans, 82 of Belle Glade, FL, passed away peacefully at JFK Hospital in Atlantis, FL on October 31, 2025, With his daughter Jennifer and son in law Jack by his bedside after a battle with heart disease.

GARY (as he was known to family and friends) was born in Moline, Illinois on March 16, 1943.

Gary lived in Silvis, IL as a young boy, and moved to Vero Beach, FL in his teens where he went to Vero Beach High School. He joined the US Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Belle Glade American Legion Post 20 for 50 years.

He worked for Sears and Roebuck as a Sales Manager in Belle Glade, FL. After retiring he also worked for Terminix pest control.

Gary loved to bowl, fish, watch football and enjoyed entertaining his family with his trumpet, piano and accordion playing. He was a talented Schach artist that left behind many examples of his work.

He also enjoyed shooting pool for many years. In his later years he enjoyed playing Mexican bingo at his local American legion with all of his legion family.

He is the son of a loving mother, Delores H. Evans, and father, Harry S. Evans, who both passed away in 2010.
He is survived by daughters: Jennifer (Jack) Ealy and Angie (Bart) Nicely. 6 Grandchildren, Brandon Shackleford, Ashley Eslinger, Tyler Eslinger, Caylee (Lane) Bingham, Ashton Nicely and Tanner Ricker. 6 Great Grandchildren, Makynlee Stroud, Grayson Stroud Tegan Shackleford, Abigail Vaughn, Benson Shackerford and Sawyer Vaughn all of whom are living in Tennessee, and a younger sister, Charlene (Berry) Hodgin who also lives in Tennessee and a Nephew Gage Hodgin.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was a man of few words but loved his family and friends dearly.

Gary and the family determined he would be cremated, and a Memorial is planned by his daughters that will take place In Maryville, Tennessee at a later date. There will also be a celebration of life at the American Legion Post 20 in Belle Glade, FL date to be announced.

The family would like to express great gratitude to Glades Funeral Chapel. A special thank you to Jarrod White who always kept us updated on our precious dad, and the entire American Legion family that our dad loved dearly. 🕊️

10/10/2025

Jason Edward Jones, 22, of Belle Glade, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born on August 15, 2003, in Riviera Beach, Florida, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Jason graduated from Seminole Ridge Community High School in 2022. During his time there, he attended the Weitz Construction Academy, where he helped build homes for Habitat for Humanity. One of his proudest moments was seeing the home he worked on dedicated to a deserving family from his own Belle Glade community.

From a young age, Jason showed a remarkable talent for working with his hands. Whether it was bikes, trucks, cars, or anything mechanical, he loved figuring out how things worked and making them better. Jason’s favorite thing to do was spend time with his family and friends. He especially loved his dad’s Toyota Tacoma and was thrilled when his dad gave it to him. He affectionately named it “The Taco,” and he wouldn’t have traded that truck for anything in the world. He and The Taco spent countless hours on the road and in the mud, creating memories he treasured deeply.

After graduating, Jason was proud to begin working alongside his father at Bergeron Land Development, where he quickly became skilled at operating heavy equipment. He loved his work and often spoke about how much he looked forward to returning while receiving treatment.

Jason will be remembered for his kind heart, hard-working spirit, and the deep love he had for his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving parents, David and Tina Jones; his devoted brother, Kristopher Jones; grandmothers, Carolyn Jones and Mildred Berry; and his aunts and uncles, Michael Jones, Chuck Jones, Mary Jones, Donald Enfinger, Andy Potawsky, Melissa Potawsky (his “second mom”), Linda Rigby, and Marie “Ladybug” Brown.

He is also survived by his cousins, Andrew Potawsky, Ryan Potawsky, Nick Potawsky, Nicole Potawsky, Dominick Royer, Bettie Glarner, and Noah Grace Molina; and by his God-chosen brothers and sisters, Anthony Dueñas, Darnell Frometa, Anthony Ayes, Pablo Ayes, Devin Burrus, Jacob Cossio, Courtney Cossio, Anthony Villavisencio, Eduardo Diaz, Rolando Concepcion, Stephanie Dueñas Perez, Manuela Ramirez, Melissa Martinez, and many more beloved friends and extended family.

Jason’s light, laughter, and love will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Celebration of Life
November 1st, 2025
Drawbridge Restaurant
3300 W Canal St N
Belle Glade, Florida, 33430
Visitation with family, 1PM-2PM
Celebration & food provided, 2PM-6PM

10/08/2025

Odila J. De Vera, 69 of Belle Glade, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at home with family by her side. Visitation in our chapel on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 6-9pm. Funeral mass will take place Friday, October 10, 2025 at St Phillip Benizi Catholic Church at 12:00pm. Interment will immediately follow at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach. Father Nobert will be officiating. 🕊️

09/27/2025

Horace W. Harris of Belle Glade, Florida passed way on September 25th, 2025, at the age of 98. Horace Harris was born in Cusseta, Georgia.

He and his family lived on Torry Island before moving to the mainland of Belle Glade in the 1930's. His interest in agriculture goes back to his high school days where he served as an officer in the Belle Glade High School Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Following graduation from high school in 1945 he ran Fritz Stein's father's cattle operation. Horace married Miriam "Mickey" Nall from Clewiston in 1953.

He later went to work for Spencer Whitlock's harvesting operation. His love for agriculture and the outdoors continued to grow. He acquired some land near Lake Okeechobee and began his own farming operation.

He is a charter member of the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida and was still farming today. Horace also has a small cattle operation in Okeechobee County.

From 1957 to 1994, Horace managed Wedgworth Farms.
Horace was a member of the Community Methodist Church in Belle Glade.

He was a Rotarian, a former board member of the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau and American Sugar Cane Society. He served on the Belle Glade Housing Authority and was awarded the 2006 Farm Family of the Year by the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau.

Horace was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially liked the annual deer hunting trips to South Carolina, lobster hunting in the keys and snook fishing in Everglades City. He also enjoyed his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his son Jeffrey (Kim) Harris, grandchildren Amanda (Chris) Perryman, Jeffrey (Tiffany) Harris, Jacqueline Hitchcock and Stacy (Brandon) McClary. Great grandchildren are Merrick and Rada Perryman and Finn McClary. Predeceased by his wife Miriam Harris, son Scott Harris and daughter Jodi Hitchcock.

Visitation will be September 30, 2025 - 10:00 - 11:00 am
Service at 11:00 am at the Community Methodist Church of Belle Glade, FL
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Methodist Children's Home.

Horace will be laid to rest at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston, FL. 🕊️

09/15/2025

Shirley Ann Evans, 89 of Belle Glade, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida with family by her side. A memorial service honoring her life will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11 am at the First Baptist Church in Belle Glade. Steve Weeks will be officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. 🕊️

09/11/2025

Alberto Real, 72 of Belle Glade, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in Riviera Beach, FL with family by his side. Alberto was laid to rest at Foreverglades Cemetery in Belle Glade on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. 🕊️

08/30/2025

Arcelia Gonzalez, 38 of Pahokee, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 in Riviera Beach, FL. Visitation Monday, September 1, 2025 from 7-9pm at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Pahokee. Funeral mass will take place at the same location on Tuesday evening September 2, 2025 at 7pm. Father Raul will be officiating. Inurnment will take place in Mexico at a later date. 🕊️

08/19/2025

Rene F. Cabrera, 30, a lifelong resident of Belle Glade, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Born on September 12, 1994, in Loxahatchee, FL, Rene graduated from Glades Day School in 2014 and went on to attend technical school, where he excelled in welding and fabrication. He had a remarkable talent for working with his hands, creating and building with precision and pride.

Above all, Rene cherished his children, Rene Cabrera, Jr. and Emma Cabrera, more than anything in life. He also found joy in music, playing guitar, drums, and keyboard, often filling a room with rhythm and song. He loved fishing, spending time outdoors, and being surrounded by family and friends. His easy laugh and loyal heart made him someone people naturally gravitated toward.

Rene is survived by his children, Rene Cabrera, Jr. and Emma Cabrera; his loving parents, Angie Campbell (Sean) and Rene Cabrera (Mindy); his sisters, Cassie Salvador, Brooke Cabrera, Kaylin Cabrera, Eva Cabrera, and Ivy Campbell; and his brothers, Presten Cabrera, Blake Campbell, Cameron Campbell and Johan Acevedo. He is also survived by his grandparents, Gladys Mills (Sonny), Norman Martin, and June Campbell; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Frank Cabrera, Jesusa Cabrera (Francisco), Conley Campbell, and Roy Becraft.

Rene will be remembered for his kindness, gentle spirit, and the sweet smile that will live forever in the hearts of those who loved him. His legacy of love, laughter, and music will continue to echo through the lives he touched.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Belle Glade Alliance Church. Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Belle Glade Alliance Church. Interment will immediately follow at Port Mayaca Cemetery.

Friends and family may join for lunch at Jameson Hall (Belle Glade Methodist Church) immediately following interment. 🕊️

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