Dec 31, 2024

James Kenneth Baucom, age 95, passed away on Tuesday December 31, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida. he was born on August 16, 1929 in Fort Meade, Florida to the late James and Letha Baucom.

He was a lifelong resident of Hardee County, Florida where he was born at home off of Lanier Road, in the Pleasant Grove Community....

Dec 30, 2024

James Everette Brantley, 77, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 30, 2024.

Born on August 27, 1947, in Arcadia, Florida, to Curtis James Brantley and Hazel (Hall) Brantley.

James dedicated his life to his family and community. James retired as Correctional Officer Lieutenant from the State of Florida...

Dec 26, 2024

Jose H. Morales Ocasio, age 59 passed away December 26, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico to Nicolas Morales Ortiz and Aida Iris Ocasio Melendez on June 23, 1965. He was a member at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Jose enjoyed watching TV, listening to music, dancing and giving and receiving hugs.

He...

Dec 25, 2024

Mary Virginia Rynes, a shining star, was born to Samson and Oakie Lee Rhynes on March 1, 1952, in Clayton, Alabama. She blossomed in Arcadia, Florida, surrounded by her parents and siblings. Her passions included nurturing her loved ones, caring for her sisters' children, and supporting her mother. Her family remembers her as a calm and gentle soul, always...

Dec 25, 2024

Judith Alanna Dawson, age 94 passed away Wednesday night, December 25, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. She was born August 5, 1930, in Haverhill, Maine to Wilfred and Lilly Dawson.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Dec 21, 2024

Miguel Castro Mendoza, age 55 passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. He was born in Tlazazalca Michoacán, Mexico to Ramon Castro and Consuelo Mendoza on August 3, 1969. Miguel was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed horses and cows and anything to do with farming, and spending time with family and friends.

He is...

Dec 18, 2024

In loving memory of Vang Ye Xiong

Vang Ye Xiong, 77, passed away on December 18th, 2024 in Sacramento, California.

Born in the town of Phu Vias Xiangkhouang Province Province, he was the youngest son of Txhiaj Cawv Xyooj and Maiv Tsab. He had two brothers and five sisters.

In 1974, he married...

Dec 16, 2024

Kelvin Maurice Woods age 57 passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024.He was born September 9, 1967 in Arcadia, Florida to Wilbert W. Woods and Evelyn Martin.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2024 from 6-8pm at Ponger Kays Grady Chapel. The service will be Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11am at Elizabeth Baptist Church 100 South Orange...

Dec 16, 2024

Brenda Joyce Aldridge, age 78, passed away Monday night December 16, 2024 in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born March 12, 1946 in Highlands County, Florida to James Poszy Talley and Frances Wheeler Lowe. Brenda was a lifelong resident. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending quality time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren

She is survived by...

Dec 15, 2024

Obituary for Maria Del Refugio Isais De Vielma 12/30/1939- 12/15/2024

Maria Del Refugio Isais De Vielma born December 30, 1939  Muzquiz, Coahuila. She was a beloved homemaker and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on December 15, 2024 in Arcadia, Fl. She spent 44 years into a beautiful marriage with her husband Guillermo...

Dec 14, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Russ Grice, aged 47, who was tragically taken from us in an auto accident on December 14th, 2024. Russ's untimely death has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.

Dec 14, 2024

Mark Mills, age 68 passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born September 3, 1956.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Dec 14, 2024

Michael "Todd" Walker, age 58 passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Plant City, Florida, to Jerry Sutton and Ida Douglas on September 18, 1966. Todd lived in Highlands County for 20 years.

He was a member of Placid Lakes Baptist Church and belonged to the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.  Todd...

Dec 10, 2024

Helen Mae Vodden November 11,1921-December 10,2024

Helen Mae Vodden, age 103, went to be with our Lord on December 10, 2024. She was born November 11, 1921 in Lompoc CA and was a long-time resident of Goleta, CA. After retirement she lived in Grand Rapids, MN and Arcadia, FL. She lived at The Manor in Sebring, FL...

Dec 10, 2024

Robert Deering, 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Wauchula, Florida. He was born in Georgia on June 29,1962, to Hughley & Mary Deering.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Dec 8, 2024

Anna Wells passed away December 8, 2024 at the age of 99. She was born October 12, 1925.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Dec 5, 2024

Claude Curtis Jones III passed away on December 5, 2024 in Ft. Myers, Florida at the age of 77. He was born in Deland, Florida to Claude Curtis Jones Jr. And Margaret Wheeler on November 19, 1947.

He is survived by daughters Julia Bridgette Rios (Joedy) from Lake Placid, Florida and Amanda Bevis (Mike) from Lake Placid,...

Dec 5, 2024

John Ward passed away December 5, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born August 25, 1940.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Dec 3, 2024

Larry Earl Seymour passed away December 3, 2024 at the age of 81 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Marvin Earl Seymour and Goldie Stump on September 8, 1943.

Larry is survived by his loving wife Cheryl L. Seymour.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Dec 2, 2024

C. Warrena Seale Gaines, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024. She had lived in the area for 37 years. She was born in Sarasota, Florida on March 14, 1947, to James Edward Seale and Constance Warrena Whitney Seale.

Warrena retired from her family's real estate business, Seale Family Realty, in Boca Grande, Florida....