May 14, 2025

Darrell Wayne Thompson, age 63, passed away May 14, 2025. He was born in Flint, Michigan, on February 20, 1962, to Darrell Wayne Thompson I and Danafay Carlene Smith.

Online Condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

May 13, 2025

Edyth Arden Rawls passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Wauchula. She was born in Wauchula on December 16, 1938, to Fred and Jonnie Revell.

She was a lifetime Hardee County resident. Arden was the pianist for 75 years at Ft. Green Baptist Church and also taught Sunday School for many years.

Arden enjoyed...

May 10, 2025

Joshua Edward Haag passed away at the age of 46. He was born to Harold Edward Haag and Linette Andrade Hensel on September 07, 1978 in Fayetteville, NC.

Joshua had lived in this area for 43 years. He graduated in 1996 from Job Corps and was employed as a Solar Technician. He was employed by A+ Environmental...

May 9, 2025

James Alfred (Jimmy) Brogen, age 71 of Bartow, FL, passed away May 9, 2025, at Bridgewalk on Harden in Lakeland.  He was born October 17,1953, in Bartow, FL.

Jimmy loved family and people, whether it was a family gathering, or just hanging out on his scooter talking to neighbors and friends.  He truly had a heart of...

May 5, 2025

Delana "Nickie" Herrin, age 46, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Wauchula, Florida on December 22, 1978, to Herbert and Martha " Naomi" Herrin.

She lived in Wauchula her entire life. Delana worked for Sunrise Community with the Disabled where she received a certificate of appreciation for 3 years...

May 5, 2025

Elsworth Keen II, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on November 9, 1942.

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May 3, 2025

Juan G. Gonzalez, age 65 passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Sebring Florida.   He was born January 27, 1960, in San Luis, Mexico. He has been in the community since 1985. Juan and his son own K & S Lawncare Inc.

He loves spending time with his family, he especially enjoys playing with his granddaughter and...

May 3, 2025

Mr. Paul Vernon Davis passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born June 13, 1944, in Patriot, Indiana to William F. and Julia (Waller) Davis.

Paul had lived in the community for 25 years. He graduated from Patriot High School in 1962. He was a Truck Driver and had been employed by TNT Holland in...

May 1, 2025

Laverne Whitsel Townsend was born in Arcadia Florida to her parents Lloyd Dillon Whitsel and Elizabeth Dulcena Pritchett on October 4, 1925. Laverne passed away on May 1, 2025 with Home Hospice care in Oldsmar, FL after a short illness. Laverne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marion H. Townsend (married 70+ years), her sons Winston...

Apr 30, 2025

Clifton A. Earnest, age 86, passed away April 30, 2025 . He was born in Defuniak Springs, Florida to the late Reverend E. T. Earnest and Carlie L. Barwick.  He had been in the U. S. Air Force in his early years. He was best known among the church community for his piano playing ability. He had the God...

Apr 30, 2025

Robert "Bob" Raymond Norris, Sr.

September 2, 1936 – April 30, 2025 Surrounded by loving family and friends, Robert "Bob" Raymond Norris, Sr. passed peacefully at his home in Hardee County at the age of 88.

Born on September 2, 1936, in Lily, Florida, Bob learned early the twin virtues of hard work and neighborly...

Apr 29, 2025

It is with heartfelt remembrance that we honor the life of Cecil "Buddy" McClenithan who passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025  his 80th birthday.

Buddy was a lifelong resident of Desoto County where he was a ranch hand for Felton Garner / Doc's Horse Ranch and was married for 60 years to the love of his...

Apr 28, 2025

Nan Bernadette Exline, age 82 passed away April 28, 2025. She was born May 12, 1942 in Greenwich Village CT to the late Edward and Marie Orourke. She graduated in 1960 from St. Martha Catholic School. Nan was self-employed as a cattle Rancher, and a bus driver. Nan loved animals and traveling. Her family will remember her as a...

Apr 24, 2025

Geraldine was born on September 27, 1955 in Sarasota, FL to Alex and Geraldine Trowell. Gerri was a free spirit and loved the outdoors. Gardening was her favorite thing to do. She worked for Good Earth Growers in Arcadia, FL for a long time. Gerri has 2 children, Michelle (Port Charlotte, FL)and Buck (Angie) Wilson (Arcadia, FL). She is...

Apr 21, 2025

Emily Iris Green Gilliard passed away April 21, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida. Iris was born on November 9, 1930, to Jesse and Mildred Green. She was a lifelong resident of Hardee County, graduating from Hardee High School in the class of 1950. She was self-employed at Gilliard's Income Tax/Bookkeeping Service and an active member of...

Apr 21, 2025

Melissa Ann Valdez, age 55, passed away on April 21, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. She was born on November 15, 1969, in Dimmit, Texas to Adan and Anastasia Valdez.

She lived in Wauchula for 55 years, where she graduated from Hardee High School. She worked at RCMA as a VPK Teacher. She enjoyed baking cakes, spending time...

Apr 21, 2025

Adelaida Tello-Sanchez, age 26, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Wauchula, Florida. She was born on May 5, 1998, in Naucalpan, Edo, Mexico, to Jose Refugio Tello and Estella Sanchez.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com .

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Apr 20, 2025

Sherry Whitman of Arcadia, FL passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born in Ware, Massachusetts, on July 5, 1965, to William and Mary (Derosier) Dugay.

Full Obituary to follow.

Online condolences may be made at: www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Apr 19, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Barnard of Arcadia passed away on April 19, 2025 at the age of 103 years old.  Mary was born in Washington, D.C. on April 21, 1921, to Chester Elvon Ray and Dora Elsie (Rice) Ray.

Mary had lived in the community since 1998, coming from Silver Springs, Maryland. She was a member of the Methodist...

Apr 17, 2025

Mary Jane Johnson age 86 passed away April 17, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Vienna, Ga on March 27, 1939, to Earnest Self and Eunice Hawkins.

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