Jan 30, 2025

The family of Sebastian Damaso of Arcadia, FL is saddened to announce his passing on January 30, 2025 at the age of 71 years old. Born in Zimapan Hidalgo, Mexico, he is survived by his wife: Maria Paz Salinas, his eight children: Marcelina, Sebastian, Marisela, Angel, Rocio, Martin, Amanda, Sergio, and his six grand-children: Christine, Vanessa, Sophia, Edgar, William,...

Jan 29, 2025

Claude L. Greene age 90 passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born on May 12, 1935, in Whitwell, TN to Albert Francis Green and Mavesty Hicks Green.

He had lived in the area for 50 years and was a local barber for many of those years.

He is...

Jan 29, 2025

Stella Joyce Parnell Parker died on Jan. 29, 2025. Born on Sept. 11, 1952, in Munford, Alabama, she was the youngest child of Lawrence Dumas Parnell and Ethel Fuller Parnell. After graduating from Munford High School in 1969, she accepted a respiratory therapy technician job at DeSoto Memorial Hospital (DMH). "She was a brave young woman," her son Thomas...

Jan 28, 2025

Robert Lawrence "Larry" Phillips, age 45, passed away January 28, 2025. He was born February 26, 1979 in Charleston, West Virginia, to Robert and Megan Phillips.

He graduated from Desoto County High School, Class of 1997. Larry worked in construction/maintenance. He enjoyed being outdoors, being on the river, and fishing, two of his favorite activities. Larry was...

Jan 26, 2025

Robert Michael Walker, age 65 of Arcadia passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Robert was born on April 26, 1959, to Thomas H. Walker and Scarlet Hinkle.

He worked for many years as a Wallpaper Hanger and was Self-employed. He had lived in the community for 10 years moving here from the Ft. Myers area and...

Jan 24, 2025

James Franklin Gregory, age 80, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born in Blount County, Tennessee on December 5, 1944 to the late Floyd and Frances Gregory.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jan 20, 2025

Betty June Pittman, age 74 has passed away in Wauchula, Florida on Monday, January 20, 2025. She wasborn June 15, 1950 in Wauchula, Florida to Henry English and Betty Albritton.

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

Jan 20, 2025

Janet Lee Shorrock, age 64, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Wauchula Florida. She was born on February 20, 1960.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jan 18, 2025

Gary Morgan Thomas age 60, of Arcadia, Florida, was called home to serve his Lord on January 18, 2025.

He loved to fish, garden, and go on the boat, shoot guns, his dogs and most of all spending time with family and friends.

His biggest accomplishment was his kids.

He is survived by...

Jan 17, 2025

Richard McManus age 76 passed away January 17, 2025 in Arcadia Florida. He was born March 24, 1948.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaygrady.com

Jan 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Strohschein, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend. Richard, 81, spent his winters in Arcadia, Florida, and his summers in Cheboygan, Michigan, alongside his beloved wife of 61 years, Patricia Strohschein.

Born on July 8, 1943, Richard was a man of unwavering dedication, integrity, and...

Jan 16, 2025

David Willie Coughlin, age 75, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Little Rock Arkansas on December 7, 1949, to the late Willie and Lena Coughlin.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jan 16, 2025

Suzanne (Sue) Fenton Burns Freeland of Arcadia, FL passed away on Thursday, January 16 at the age of 93. She was born August 26, 1931 in Jamestown, N.Y. to the late Harry Porter Fenton and Marion Chilson Fenton. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Dallas...

Jan 15, 2025

Marc J. Fortin, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Sebring Florida. he was born in Sherbrooke Quebec, Canada on July 17,1953 to Ernest and Simmone Fortin.

Online condolences can be made at wwwpongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jan 9, 2025

Harry William "Bill" Southwell passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Bill was born on October 28, 1945 to William Frank Southwell and Ada Ruth Reeve.

He was a lifelong resident of Arcadia, DeSoto County. He graduated from DeSoto County High School class of 1963. He was a self-taught computer technician and worked...

Jan 9, 2025

Avery T. Mills passed away on January 9, 2025; he was born on January 24,1934 in Inverness, Florida to Sterling L. Mills and Era Mae Fitzgerald.

He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and retired from the DeSoto County Road Department. He enjoyed fishing and Bee Keeping.

He is survived by his wife Martha Sharon Mills,...

Jan 8, 2025

Billker Johnny Thao, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Plant City, Florida. He was born in the town Phaa Samoo, to Chong Neng Thao and Xee Vue.

He had lived in Zolfo Springs for 3 years, he graduated in 2000 from Stanford. He was a member of the Mid Florida Hmong Alliance Church....

Jan 6, 2025

Wilma Rodriguez Fourquet passed away on January 6, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1974 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Wilfredo Rodriguez and Concepcion Fourquet Rodriguez.

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

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

Jan 5, 2025

Ann Janes Bull, age 79, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2025 at her home in Arcadia, Florida. She was born on July 2,1945 in Wauchula, Florida to the late Marion & Lillian Janes.

She was a lifelong resident of Desoto County where she retired as a small business oner. She loved motorcycle riding, gardening and her...

Jan 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Nannie, Margaret Peggy Teuton, age 86, who left us peacefully on January 3rd, surrounded by her family.

Born on April 6th, 1938, in Niagara Falls, New York, to Clarence and Myrtle McClelland, Peggy lived a life that was full of love, kindness, and generosity....