Feb 21, 2025

Charles Clifford Stark age 73, passed away February 21, 2025  in Tennessee. he was born in Arcadia to Walter and Helen Stark on February 6, 1952. He served in the U S Army.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Feb 20, 2025

Gloria S. Edenfield of Fort Meade, FL passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her home in Fort Meade. She was born on August 8, 1946 in Wauchula, FL, to Luther and Idelle Shackelford Sasser.

She graduated from Hardee County High School in 1964. She was a member at the First Baptist Church of Avon Park....

Feb 16, 2025

Donald Eugene Kiger

August 31, 1943 to February 16, 2025

Don was in the United States Air Force and worked for Newark Air Force Base for over thirty years. He was passionate of his faithful service of freemasonry of the Masonic Lodge for 45 years. His other memberships included Scottish rights, Moose Lodge, the Eastern...

Feb 15, 2025

Linda Karen Bennett Mansfield, age 82, after a life filled with grace and grit, Linda Mansfield went to her eternal home on February 15, 2025. She made it just in time for her very first heavenly spring gobbler season.

Linda Mansfield was many things on this side of heaven: a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother,...

Feb 15, 2025

Theda "Joyce" Buchanan, 84 passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 9:43am in the comfort of her home. She was born and raised in Arcadia, Florida. She is the daughter of Maebelle and William "Bill" Albritton.

She enjoyed cooking for her family, crocheting, shopping with her girls, making crafts, and spending her Sundays at New Day Baptist...

Feb 13, 2025

Edith Lucille Skinner Mercer, age 81, a resident of Desoto County for over 50 years, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born on June 2, 1943 in Bartow, Florida to the late James & Madeline Skinner. She lived in Bartow for most of her childhood until she moved...

Feb 12, 2025

Karol A. Beauregard, 87 died peacefully in her Arcadia, Florida. home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Born February 5, 1938, in Erie, Michigan, she was the daughter of Harry and Cora (Beldock) Rose. She married the love of her life, Robert J. Beauregard, on November 2, 1957.

Formerly of...

Feb 12, 2025

Marvin E. Kelsey, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Zolfo Springs, Florida. He was born in Marion County, Indiana on July 4, 1947, to the late Otha and Thelma Kelsey.

He lived in Hardee County had his own business, Kelsey Painting and Decorating, he loved to play golf and loved pool. he will...

Feb 12, 2025

James Matthew Barr, age 59, passed away February 12, 2025 in Sebring Florida. He was born in Altoona Pennsylvania to Thomas Barr and Sonja Frankie on July 25, 1965.  James has lived in this community for over 20 years, was employed by Peace River Citrus.

James loved going fishing, and going out on his boat, spending time...

Feb 9, 2025

Josefina Lopez-Lopez, age 54 passed away February 9, 2025. She was born May 3, 1970.

She has lived in this community for 25 years.

Her biggest interests were her children making sure they were good.  She will be remembered as a great mother, hardworking, very caring, funny and loving person.

Josefina is survived...

Feb 7, 2025

Lawrence Mark Blake, age 67, passed away February 7, 2025. He was born December 9, 1957 in Buffalo New York to Herbert Blake and Dorothy Ann Lesicko. He has lived in the community since 2018. He was employed with Woods Brothers. Lawrence enjoyed playing pool and was a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills. His family will remember him...

Feb 6, 2025

Alessandro Ruben Cruz, age 1 month & 3 weeks old, passed away on February 6, 2025 in Auburndale, Florida. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on December 12, 2024 to Ruben Cruz and Rebecca Aviles.

Alessandro and his parents attended St Michaels Catholic Church. He was a strong resilient little boy who only knew love. His painful...

Feb 6, 2025

James Samuel "Monkey" Brantley, age 59, went to be with the Lord the evening of February 6, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1965 in Arcadia, FL to Samuel Woodrow Brantley and the late Laura Jean Tipton. Monk was a lifetime resident of our community, and member of N. Hillsborough Baptist Church.

Monk graduated from Desoto...

Feb 5, 2025

Phyllis Ann Bowe age 89 passed away February 5, 2025. She was born October 16, 1935 in Quincy, West Virginia to Elwood franklin Thornton and Gertrude Steward.

Online condolences can be made at www,pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Feb 4, 2025

Nancy Lee Schlarb Grover age 82, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025 in Arcadia, Fkorida, She was born in Massiollon, Ohio on March 15, 1942 to Chester Irvin Schlarb and Maxine Mary Maurer.

Full obit to come.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Feb 3, 2025

William James Zahner, age,75 passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Wauchula, Florida. He was born in Philadelphia, PA. to David Zahner and Florence Charlton on December 10, 1949. He graduated from Upper Darby High School with the Class of 1968. He was a truck driver with Acme Markets.

He loved music and making people laugh,...

Feb 3, 2025

Odessia Lee Hall, age 83, of Arcadia, Florida went to her new home in glory on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, peacefully, with loved ones by her side. Born on July 18th, 1941 in Kissimmee, FL to the late Joel Elgin & Mildred Elgin.

She married the love of her life, Charles Hall, Sr., on March 6th, 1961;...

Feb 1, 2025

Donna Waldo age 55, passed away February 1, 2025. She was born March 1, 1969.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Feb 1, 2025

Elmer Langdon 92 of Arcadia Florida and Ten Mile Tennessee passed away February 1, 2025.

Elmer was born in Confluence, Kentucky, February 27, 1933. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, two brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty Langdon, sons, Craig (Cindy) Langdon and...

Jan 31, 2025

Robert Earl Ward Jr. age 58, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 in Lake Wales, Florida. He was born in Arcadia, Florida on December 14, 1966, to Robert and Betty Ward Sr.

He was a lifelong resident of Hardee County where he attended Hardee High School. Robert (Man) was a beloved family man who loved the...