Apr 17, 2025

Janet Lee Leslie, age 71, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.in Lecanto, Citrus County. She was born in Queens, New York on June 9, 1953, to John and Dorothy Rhodes.

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

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

Apr 16, 2025

Joseph A DeLuca

Joseph was a lifelong resident of Arcadia Florida where he chose to raise his children and grandchildren beside his loving wife of 40 Years. One of the last few left to teach us stories of our heritage.

He was retired from Bright Hour Ranch. Alongside his brothers and many close friends, where...

Apr 14, 2025

Mildred Bostian Hilton, 93, passed away peacefully in Arcadia, Florida on April 14, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mildred is now healthy and whole in heaven celebrating with Jesus and reuniting with her loved ones, especially her husband of 52 years (Charles Hilton) who passed away in 2000; and her son, Johnny...

Apr 14, 2025

John Lewis Bice, age 82 passed away April 14, 2025. He was born April 14, 1943.

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Apr 13, 2025

Karl Edward Carlson, Jr. born on June 7, 1935, in Arcadia, FL was called home on April 13, 2025, at the age of 89 at his home in Toney, AL. He was the son of Karl Edward Carlson, Sr, and Eletha Beatrice Purvis Carlson.

He entered the United States Army in 1954 and was stationed in Korea...

Apr 12, 2025

Mr. Arthur Stanley Sulkowski age 83, passed away on April 12, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 24, 1942, to Stephen and Clara Sulkowski. He had lived in Arcadia, FL for 14 years. He graduated from Our Lady of Lords School in 1960.

He worked as a Supervisor and was employed by the Swagelok...

Apr 11, 2025

Fulgencio Posadas, age 79, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born in Terrero, De Posadas, Guadalcazar, S.L.P. on January 1, 1946,, to Antonio Posadas and Gonzala Gomez.

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Apr 11, 2025

Zona Fay Carlton, age 94, passed away Friday morning, April 11, 2025, in Stuart, Florida. She was born in Petros, Tennessee, on October 22, 1930, to Ona Claiborne and Maude Joyner.

She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending quality time with family when she lived in Nocatee. Zona was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside Services will...

Apr 7, 2025

Kerri Rubio, 59, of Arcadia Fl (Formerly of Gas City, IN) passed away peacefully in her home on Monday April 7th, 2025 surrounded by family. Kerri was born on May 4th,1965 in Marion, IN.

Kerri is survived by her husband, Esteban Martinez, Mother, Rebecca Chrismer, Sisters, Sheri (Danny) Rowe, Terri (Jon) David, Daughters, Sara Contreras and Elizabeth...

Apr 7, 2025

Dan Wiley, age 65, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1959.

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Apr 5, 2025

Emla Nareene Hendricks, age 62, passed away April 5, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida. She was born November 29, 1962, to Ronald Hendricks and Vera Cooke in Cornwall County, Jamaica. Emla is a retired veteran from the  US Army.

She is survived by her daughter Tamar Draughn.

Emla is preceded in death by her parents, Ronald...

Apr 5, 2025

Mavis Ellen, age 92, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida. She was born in Cresco, Iowa, on August 2, 1932, to the late Joseph and Florence Cordes.

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

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

Apr 4, 2025

Today it saddens us to announce the passing of Jimmy Phillip Beckham on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born in Bartow, Florida to Helen Morgan Beckham and Glover Beckham Jr. Jimmy was a longtime resident of Arcadia.  He loved to hunt hog and deer, go fishing and sit on the carport and visit with family and friends.

Apr 3, 2025

John Stephen Nichols

October 14th, 1946 - April 3, 2025

John Stephen Nichols of Ft. Ogden, FL, joined his son, parents, and numerous family and friends in heaven on Wednesday, April 3°, 2025, following a brief illness.

Steve, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Marianna, FL, and moved...

Mar 27, 2025

Lucille Crauswell Mize, age 90, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida. She was born in Quinton, Alabama, on June 6, 2025, to James Howard Phillips and Gladys Yates.

She was self-employed as a bookkeeper. Lucille was a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Brookwood Alabama. She enjoyed the local history, going to...

Mar 26, 2025

Lee Sylvain White age 90 passed away March 26, 2025 in Arcadia Florida. He was born in Marlboro Massachusetts on June 10, 1934 to Jules Lemar and Anna Beller.

Online condolences can be sent to www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Mar 25, 2025

Sara Ann Lee of Wauchula passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1929, to Allen and Lena Purdom. She has resided in Hardee County all of her life. She graduated from Hardee High School in 1947 and went on to become a successful hairdresser. She was self-employed at Lena's Beauty Shop.

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Mar 24, 2025

Lonnie Wood Jr., age 60 passed away March 24, 2025, in Zolfo Springs Florida. He was born December 7, 1965, in Bartow Florida to Lonnie Wood and Johnny Vandeveder.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Mar 24, 2025

Miss Raven Lynn Golden age 20, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born on January 20, 2005, to Mike Livingston and Tammy Hill-Golden in Sarasota, Florida and was raised in DeSoto County.

Raven graduated from Charlotte Virtual School and was currently finishing college to become a teacher. She was employed by Memorial Elementary as...

Mar 23, 2025

Darlene McDermott age 76 passed away on March 23, 2025. She was born August 28, 1948 to Basil S. Rummer and Wilma Nunez in Lake Charles, LA.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com