Desoto-Jerry "Pete" Gatties
Jul 9, 2013
Desoto- Jerry "Pete" Gatties, 48, of Arcadia, Florida passed away July 9, 2013. Pete was born in Joliet, Illinois on September 19, 1964 and moved to Desoto County as a young boy. He graduated from Desoto High School and worked as an electronic technician. Pete enjoyed fishing, hunting and family outings. Pete is survived by his mother, Juanita Cornish, of...
Desoto-Robert Buford Wynn, Sr.
Jul 8, 2013
Desoto- Robert B. Wynn, Sr., 68, lifelong resident of Arcadia, FL, passed away July 8, 2013. Robert was born April 25, 1945 in Sarasota, FL and moved to Desoto County as a young boy. At the age of 15, he began working with his father in the family business known as Arcadia Septic Tank Service. Upon his father's death, he...
Desoto- Kaia Patrice Cross
Jul 3, 2013
Kaia Patrice Cross, 31, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away July 3, 2013. Kaia was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on March 4, 1982 and moved to Arcadia in 2002. She married her long time boyfriend, Aaron Cross in 2011 and together they were raising their 3 year old daughter, Shania. Kaia was a professional photographer and was voted Desoto...
Desoto- Sofia Ramos
Jul 2, 2013
Sofia Ramos, 61, of Arcadia, Florida passed away July 2, 2013. Sofia was born February 11, 1952 in Mexico, to the late: Fermin Ramos and Maria Victoria Chavez. Sofia worked as a homemaker. Sofia is survived by her husband, Salvadore Ramos and daughter, Viviana (Jose Luis) Zamora. Sofia will be laid to rest in her hometown of Penjamillo, Michocan, Mexico....
Desoto- Garry Paul Finley
Jul 2, 2013
Garry Paul Finley, 47, of Arcadia, Florida passed away July 2, 2013. Garry was born on September 19, 1965 in Sarasota, FL and has been a lifelong resident of Desoto County. He was a carpenter by trade. Garry is survived by his mother, Sandra Worley Finley, of Arcadia, FL., brother, John Dennis (Laura) Finley, of Arcadia, FL and sister, Stephanie...
Hardee- Shirley T. Baldwin
Jul 1, 2013
Shirley T. Baldwin, 88, of Wauchula, went home to our Lord on July 1, 2013 in Avon Park surrounded by her family. She was born May 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Paris and Lily (Lane) Workman. She married Ezra George Baldwin on July 22, 1942. He preceded her in death on September 18, 1965. Survivors to cherish her...
Desoto- San Juana P. Garcia
Jun 28, 2013
San Juana P. Garcia, age 82, passed away June 28, 2013 in Wauchula, FL. San Juana was born March 23, 1931 in Rio Hondo, Texas, moving to Desoto County, Fl in 2003 from Texas. San Juana was a homemaker and A MEMBER OF Bethel Assembly of God Church, Arcadia, FL. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Survivors...
Desoto-Christian King Stoltzfus
Jun 24, 2013
Christian K. Stoltzfus, 77, of Arcadia, FL and formerly of Fredericksburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully June 24, 2013, with his family by his side. Christian was born in Kinzers, (Lancaster County), PA. on July 24, 1935 to the late: Elias R. and Catherine King Stoltzfus. In 1956 Christian married Edna Kramer and together they raised nine children. He was a...
Desoto- Warren E. Shedd, Sr.
Jun 23, 2013
Warren E. Shedd, Sr., 79, of Arcadia, FL passed away June 23, 2013. Warren was born March 13, 1934 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He served our country in the US Air Force. Warren and his late wife, Beverly "Ms. Bevie" moved to Arcadia from Shrewsbury, MA 37 years ago. Warren was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. He obtained his...
Desoto-Una F. "Avant" Terry
Jun 16, 2013
Una Avant Terry, age 87, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Gainesville, GA. She was born September 5, 1925 in Arcadia, FL. where she lived until she met and married her husband of 63 years, William Wayne Terry, Jr. After their marriage they moved to Oneco where they lived until 1970. The couple moved their...
Desoto-Charles William Dye
Jun 12, 2013
Charles W. Dye, 79, of Fort Ogden, FL, passed away June 12, 2013. Charles was born April 9, 1934 in Orkney, Kentucky and has resided in Desoto County for more than 40 years. He was a carpenter by trade and in his time, quite the guitar player. Charles served in the U.S. Army. Charles is survived by his sons; Marty...
Desoto-Norman Allen Tyler
Jun 12, 2013
Norman Allen Tyler, 71, of Crisfield, Maryland passed away in Arcadia, FL on June 12, 2013. He owned his own restaurant in Maryland and was a volunteer firefighter for 41 years. He was married to his wife, Virginia for 51 years. Allen is survived by his wife, Virginia, and his daughter, Michelle Tyler. Funeral Services will be held in Crisfield,...
Hardee- Steve M. Mcclellan
Jun 11, 2013
Steve M. McClellan age 68 of Sebring and formerly of Hardee County passed away June 11, 2013 in Sebring. He was born August 19, 1944 in Arcadia. Steve served our country honorably in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, American Legion and the VFW. Steve...
Desoto-Wilbur Herman Grant
Jun 3, 2013
Wilbur H Grant, 90, died Monday, June 3, 2013 at his home with his three daughters at his side. Wilbur was born March 13, 1923 in St Augustine, Fl and lived in Arcadia for 50 years moving from West Hollywood, Florida in 1963. Wilbur was a dairyman, cattle rancher, an aerobatic pilot and flight instructor. He always used to say...
Desoto-Milton D. Aldridge
May 30, 2013
Milton D. Aldridge, 76, of Arcadia, FL passed away May 30, 2013 in Port Charlotte, FL. Milton was born in Mississippi and moved to Arcadia 35 years ago. He worked in the construction industry. Milton is survived by his brothers, Lowell Aldridge, of Arcadia, Hubert Aldridge, of Missouri, sisters, Judy Boen of Mississippi and Linda Segrest, of Alabama. He was...
Desoto-Frances Irene Manroe
May 30, 2013
Frances Irene Manroe, age 91, passed away May 30, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Frances was born in Hornell, New York June 9, 1921, moving to Arcadia only 8 months ago from Andover, New York. Frances was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, shopping, and family gatherings. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Andover, New York. Survivors are...
Hardee- Junior Lee Woods
May 30, 2013
Junior Lee Woods, 57 of Zolfo Springs passed away May 30, 2013 in an auto accident. He was born November 10, 1955 in Wauchula and was a lifelong resident of Hardee County. He was the son of Johnny and Faye Roberts Woods. Junior was preceded in death by his father Johnny Woods and one brother Wesley Woods. He is survived...
Desoto-Raymond Alfred Allen, Jr.
May 24, 2013
Raymond A. Allen, Jr., 78, of Arcadia, Florida passed away May 24, 2013. He was born April 21, 1935 in Lake Placid, Florida and moved to Arcadia 55 years ago from Sarasota. During his working years he was employed as a truckdriver, construction and masonry laborer. Raymond was a man with many jokes and loved the company of his wife...
Desoto-Robert L. "R.L." Dyal
May 22, 2013
Robert L. "R.L." Dyal, 78, of Arcadia, FL passed away May 22, 2013 after a short, yet courageous battle with MDS. R.L. was born December 19, 1934 in Arcadia, FL and was a lifelong resident of Desoto County. He attended Desoto High School and married the love of his life, Carrie Altman in 1958 at the Nocatee Baptist Church. He...
Hardee- Barbara L Argent
May 16, 2013
Barbara L. Argent 83 of Sebring Passed away May 16, 2013, She was Born June 13, 1929 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. No Services are planed at this time.