Desoto~ Janice Helen Thompson
Jan 15, 2014
Janice Helen Thompson 91 of Arcadia, Fla entered her heavenly home on January 15, 2014. Janice was born on May 26,1922 in Chicago, Ill to John Anthony Matthews and Elizabeth Pickup Matthews. She moved to Miami, Fla in 1924 and she attended schools in Miami and graduated from Miami Edison in 1940. Janice was joined in marriage to Claude (Tommy)...
Desoto~ Leigh M. Strozier
Jan 14, 2014
Leigh M. Strozier, 76, of Arcadia, Florida passed away January 14, 2014. Leigh was born in Macon, Georgia to Robert and Eunice Melton Strozier. She graduated from the University of Georgia, School of Veterinary Medicine. She Leigh was a practicing veterinarian and Professor of Research Pathology in the Caribbean Island of St. Kitt. Leigh is survived by her brother, Melton...
Desoto- Nancy Smith Fuller Voyer
Jan 11, 2014
Nancy Smith Fuller Voyer, age 71, passed away January 11, 2014 in Arcadia, FL. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia, FL is in charge of arrangements.
Desoto- Densel Ray Dees
Jan 10, 2014
Densel Ray Dees, age 79, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 in Sarasota, FL. Ray was born August 4, 1934 in Arcadia, FL to the late William and Gladys Cunningham Dees. Ray was a graduate of DeSoto Co. High School, Class of 1952. He was a retired life insurance agent, having worked 20 years for Independent Life Ins. Co. Ray...
Desoto- James H Mcanly
Jan 10, 2014
James H. McAnly, age 73, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014, in Arcadia, FL. Jim was born November 25, 1940, in Arcadia to the late William Slim and Margaret Hickman McAnly. He was a graduate of DeSoto County High School, Class of 1958. He graduated from the University of Georgia and Stetson University College of Law. Jim practiced law in...
Hardee~ Nieves Manuel Garcia, Jr.
Jan 6, 2014
Nieves Manuel Garcia, Jr age 57 of Bowling Green passed away January 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1957 in Weslaco, TX and lived in Hardee County for most of his life. Manuel was of the Catholic Faith and enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and spending time with his friends and family. He was preceded in death...
Desoto~ Mary C. Sherrod
Jan 6, 2014
Mary C. Sherrard, age 67, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 in Arcadia, FL. Mary was born July 24, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI, moving to Arcadia in 1971 from WI. It was Mary's love for animals that led her to become a veterinarian assistant. She worked for the Charlotte Animal Hospital for 17 years. Mary also worked as a short...
Desoto~ James Lloyd Finnemore
Jan 4, 2014
James Lloyd Finnemore, 65, of Arcadia, Florida passed away on January 4, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. James was born June 6, 1948 in Skowhegan, Maine to the late; Milton and Luella Corson Finnemore. The Finnemore family moved to Arcadia fifty six years ago and has called Desoto County home ever since. In 1977, James married Ilene Farabee. He worked as...
Hardee ~ Karen Sue Harmon
Jan 2, 2014
Karen Sue Harmon age 57 of Wauchula (Thousand Trails RV Park) passed away January 02, 2014 at her home. She was born November 7, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH. She is survived by her husband Doug Harmon of Wauchula. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed at www.PongerKaysGrady.com. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Service in Wauchula...
Desoto- Carrie Eleanora Keen
Jan 1, 2014
Carrie Eleanora Keen, 78, of Arcadia, Florida went home to her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2014. Eleanora, also known by many as Koge (pronounced KO-GEE) was born in Arcadia on May 25, 1935 to Jesse and Madie Summerall Griffin. She attended school in Desoto County and graduated from Desoto High in 1953. Eleanora s love story began when...
Desoto-Sarah J Roan
Dec 25, 2013
Sarah J. Roan, 89, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2013. Sarah was born October 16, 1924 in Arcadia and a lifetime resident. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of North Hillsborough Baptist Church, Arcadia. Sarah was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed cooking for family gatherings, taking long walks or...
Desoto~ Rita June Yesberger
Dec 25, 2013
Rita "June" Yesberger, 76, of Arcadia, Florida passed away December 25, 2013. June was born January 24, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Rita Rabach Hernandez. She worked as Business Manager for General Telephone of Indiana for many years. June was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. June is survived by her husband, Lewis Yesberger, of Arcadia, FL,...
Desoto~ Norma Jean Bastin
Dec 24, 2013
Norma Jean (nee Mulder) Bastin, 81, of Arcadia, Florida passed away December 24, 2013 with family by her side. Norma was born June 17, 1932 in Wichert, Illinois to Michael and Elizabeth Turner Mulder. She graduated high school and married the love of her life, Thomas Bastin, in 1951. She was a proud homemaker and together, she and Tom raised...
Desoto-Darlene S. Davis
Dec 24, 2013
Darlene S. Davis, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 24, 2013. She was born in Arcadia, FL. on August 18, 1941. She graduated from Desoto County High School in 1959. Shortly after high school a mutual friend, Larry Whidden introduced Don to Darlene and that was it! The couple were married and...
Desoto~ Dorothy "Nanny" Dubois
Dec 23, 2013
Desoto~ Dorothy "Nanny" DuBois, 92, of Arcadia, FL, passed away at home on December 23, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 10, 1921 in Edgewater, N.J. to Julian Babcock and Rachel Nelson. She lived in Edgewater for 83 years and moved to Arcadia, FL with her daughter, Dorothy "Dot" Aubrey, son, Douglas Julian Collins, and daughter-in-law,...
Desoto~ Robert Remus Griffin, Jr.
Dec 17, 2013
Desoto~ Robert Remus Griffin, Jr., 54, lifelong resident of Arcadia, Florida passed away December 17, 2013. Remus was born June 26, 1959 in Arcadia and attended school in Desoto County. He worked as a truck driver in the cattle industry, enjoyed fishing , bullfighting, photography and freelance investigating for a variety of newspapers and news agencies. Remus is survived by...
Hardee~ Mary Driggers Lawrence Parrish
Dec 15, 2013
Mary Driggers Lawrence Parrish went to be with the Lord on Dec. 15, 2013, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Hardee County on Jan. 7, 1925, to Laudy and Ruby Driggers. She lived in Hardee County her entire life. A retired registered nurse, she spent the majority of her career in Bowling Green Medical Center. She enjoyed traveling,...
Desoto~ Donna Sue Hines
Dec 10, 2013
Donna Sue Hines, 61, of Nocatee, Florida passed away with her family by her side on December 10, 2013. Donna was born in London, England and moved to Desoto County in 1965. She worked as a Medical Records Transcriptionist and was the Medical Records Department Officer Manager at Desoto Memorial Hospital for many years. Donna thoroughly enjoyed her job. She...
Desoto~ Jack Victor Bogaert
Dec 10, 2013
Jack V. Bogaert, 77, of Zolfo Springs, FL and formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away December 10, 2013. Jack was born in Moline, Illinois to the late: Frank V. and Helen Gustus Bogaert. He attended Purdue University and graduated with his bachelors degree in engineering. Jack worked as a Sales Representative for John M. Glass manufacturing for numerous years. Thirty...
Desoto~ Lillian B. Hawkins
Dec 6, 2013
Today at 4:18 PM Lillian B. Hawkins, 81, of Arcadia, Florida passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on December 6, 2013. Lillian was born in Winston, Georgia and moved to Desoto County in 1976 from Sarasota, Florida. She worked as a C.N.A. for G. Pierce Wood for twenty years. Lillian loved animals, dancing, family and...