Desoto~Clement E. Hutzel
Dec 4, 2013
Clement E. Hutzel, 94, of Arcadia, Florida passed away December 4, 2013. Clement was born August 28, 1919 in Deer Park, Ohio, to the late: Joseph and Ida Speller Hutzel. He was the last living of eight siblings. Clement joined the Army and served as a Medic in the South Pacific, including the Phillipines, during WWII. During his Tour of...
Desoto~ Ruth Elizabeth Schweizer
Dec 4, 2013
Ruth E. Schweizer, of Arcadia, FL passed away on December 4, 2013. Ruth was born in Nunda, New York and moved to Arcadia 25 years ago from Savage, Maryland. Ruth volunteered at Desoto Memorial Hospital for many years and was also a member of the Order of The Eastern Star. She enjoyed oil and china painting and at one time...
Hardee- Hazel "Delores Terrell" Arnold
Nov 29, 2013
Hazel Delores Terrell Arnold age 88 of Canon City formally of Wauchula passed away November 29, 2013. Hazel was born May 23, 1925 in Lake Wales to the late Hoyt & Ruth Shackelford Terrell. She was married to William F. Arnold until his death in May of this year. She was of the Baptist faith. Hazel was a homemaker and...
Hardee~ Frederick John Currier
Nov 28, 2013
Frederick John Currier, 34, of Wauchula, Florida passed away suddenly on November 28, 2013. Frederick was born August 20, 1979 in Clare, Michigan and moved to Wauchula only three months ago from Tennessee. He worked as a fork lift operator in the manufacturing industry. Frederick was a "people person" and very giving of himself. He most recently volunteered his time...
Desoto-Calvin Clayton Boggess
Nov 25, 2013
Calvin Clayton Boggess, 78, passed away November 25, 2013 at his home after a long illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Calvin was born in Fort Ogden on August 23, 1935 to Clayton and Pauline (Gilman) Boggess and lived there his entire life. He attended school in Fort Ogden and graduated from DeSoto High School. Calvin...
Desoto-John (Jack) Ellsworth Wilcoxen
Nov 22, 2013
John Ellsworth Wilcoxen, Jr. (Jack) after a brief hospitalization took to the skies for his final flight on Friday November 22, 2013 at 4:11pm at the young age of 75. A man among men, he entered this world February 1, 1938 greeted by mother Dorothy and father John. Jack was happiest when he was in the sky, under the waves,...
Desoto--Sarah Brown Roe
Nov 17, 2013
Sarah Brown Peggy Roe, 89, a native and lifelong resident of Arcadia, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Sarasota. She was born July 8, 1924 and graduated from DeSoto County High School in 1942. She was formerly secretary and bookkeeper for the Arcadia Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a family owned and operated business. She was descended from cattle and...
Desoto--Avie L. Mccall
Nov 14, 2013
Avie L. McCall, age 96, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Port Charlotte, FL. Avie was born April 21, 1917 in Gainesville, FL, moving to Arcadia, Fl as a small child. She was a homemaker. Avie enjoyed quilting, traveling, canning, crocheting, cooking, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family. Avie was a member of The First Christian...
Hardee- J B Fox
Nov 12, 2013
J B Fox age 92 of Palm Beach Gardens formerly of Wauchula passed away November 12, 2013 in Palm Beach. He was born October 19, 1921 in Glenville, North Carolina. JB lived in Hardee County for 20 years before moving to Palm Beach Gardens. He was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church in North Carolina, JB enjoyed fishing, traveling...
Hardee- Billy Hall
Nov 9, 2013
Billy Hall age 65 of Wauchula passed away Saturday, November 09, 2013 at his home. He was born June 20, 1948 in Millen, Georgia and moved to Hardee County in 1970. Billy Honorably served his country in the United States Army. Billy was preceded in death by his parents John & Iva Mae Gregory Hall, his twin brother Bobby Hall,...
Desoto- Jerry Delmer Coker
Nov 8, 2013
Jerry Delmer Coker, age 74, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 in Sarasota, FL Delmer, as he liked to be known, was born February 20, 1939. He was a lifelong resident of Arcadia, FL Delmer graduated from Desoto High School with the class of 1957. He retired from the Central Maloney Transformer Co and was a veteran of the U....
Desoto- Betty Lynn Williford
Nov 4, 2013
Betty Lynn Williford, age 70, passed away November 4, 2013 in Bradenton, FL. Betty was born in Rensselaer, IN, July 25, 1943, moving to Sarasota, FL in 1981 from Indiana. Betty was a taxi driver in the Manatee County area. She enjoyed needle crafts, cross stitching, and reading. She was a member of the American Legion, V. F. W., and...
Hardee- Luann Mcclellan
Nov 3, 2013
LuAnn McClellan, 78, passed away Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 in Sebring. Born in Traverse City, Michigan, she moved to Hardee County in 1970. She was a waitress for most of her life, working many places, including Nicholas Family Restaurant and The Bread Board, both here in Wauchula. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry McClellan, son Lynn Alan...
Desoto- Kiya Moore
Oct 30, 2013
Kiya Moore, infant daughter of Demetrius Moore and Tabitha M. Deuberry, passed away October 30,2013 in Orlando, FL. Although Kiya never experienced the joys and love that being a part of life can bring, she nonetheless brought both love and joy to not only her parents but all who were involved in her development. The memories of these last six...
Hardee- Walter Herman Smith
Oct 28, 2013
Walter Herman Smith age 74 of Wauchula passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at his home. He was born on January 27, 1939 in Webster, FL and move to Hardee County when he was a young boy. Walter enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by two brothers Oscar Smith and Malcom Smith and...
Desoto~ Donald Elbert Hoffman
Oct 23, 2013
Donald E. Hoffman, 101, of Arcadia, Florida passed away October 23, 2013. Donald was born in Fremont, Ohio on August 16, 1912 and moved to Arcadia twenty five years ago from Toledo, Ohio. He worked in the industrial construction field as a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter's Union. Donald was of the Lutheran faith and member of...
Desoto-Gwendolyn Garner Johnson
Oct 19, 2013
Gwendolyn Garner Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother, and local farmer, died at the age of ninety-five on Saturday, October 19. She was a fourth generation Desoto county native who lived her entire life in the Owens community. Gwendolyn was a citrus grower and cattle rancher who loved the land, a true cowgirl. Known for her determination, honesty, and generosity, she served...
Hardee- Kathleen "Granny Kat" Morris
Oct 18, 2013
Kathleen Granny Kat Morris went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2013. She was born in Cobbtown, Georgia on October 30, 1923 and moved to Wauchula in 1944. She worked as a grocery clerk, at the Wauchula Feed Store and at Heartland Growers Supply. She made many lasting friendships during her 60 year working career. She was...
Hardee- Glenn Ralph Weinhold
Oct 16, 2013
Glenn Ralph Weinhold age 83 of Wauchula passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Sebring. He was born October 14, 1930 in East St Louis, IL and move to Hardee County 17 years ago from Missouri. Glenn served our county faithfully in the US Air Force. He enjoyed watching ball games on TV. Glenn worked as a Letter Carrier for...
Desoto-Barbara Taylor Kalnas
Oct 15, 2013
Barbara Taylor Kalnas, age 79 passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 surrounded by her loving family in Palmetto, FL. Barbara was born in Arcadia to Aubrey and Willie Jane Melton, her family has been a part of DeSoto County since 1894. Barbara was a founding member of the Myakka Family Worship Center in Myakka City, FL. and she would like...