Desoto-Gloria Dianne Telesca
Mar 15, 2013
Gloria Dianne Telesca, aged 72, died peacefully on March 15, 2013 after a brief struggle with cancer. Dianne was born on August 21, 1940 in Miami. She grew up with her grandmother, Nells Crews, who taught her to love life, family, and friends. She graduated from Miami Jackson High School in 1958. Dianne married Jerry Walker and had two children;...
Desoto-Doris "Dodo" Pooser
Mar 14, 2013
DeSoto- Doris "Dodo" Bishop Pooser, was born May 12, 1927 in Arcadia, Florida, and joined the church triumphant as the sun was setting on March 14, 2013. She is survived by her son, Michael (Irene) Pooser, of Arcadia, Florida, granddaughter, Mary Frances (Michael) Hathcock, of Lake Placid, Florida, sister in law, Frances Pooser, brother in law, Jack Pooser, both of...
Desoto-Edwina Childress
Mar 14, 2013
DeSoto- Edwina "Eddie" Childress 67, of Arcadia, Florida passed away March 14, 2013. She was born August 6, 1945 in Portland, Maine and moved to Arcadia in 1976 from Sarasota, Florida. Edwina worked for WalMart for 17 years as a pharmacy stock clerk. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, painting, reading and her family, including her WalMart family. Edwina was of the...
Desoto-Eliot W. Sperry
Mar 12, 2013
Eliot W. Sperry, age 90, beloved husband of the late Roberta M. Sperry, father of Susan, Patricia, and the late Bruce Sperry, and dear friend of Maria Mazanek of Arcadia, FL, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Mr. Sperry was born in New Jersey and lived in Maryland. He served as staff sergeant in the Army Air Corp during World...
Desoto-Henry Bevis Browning
Mar 11, 2013
Henry Bevis Browning, age 76, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Bevis was born March 7, 1937 in Arcadia, FL. He was an avid rodeo fan. He also enjoyed cooking and bar b ques. He was an equipment operator for Orange Co. Bevis was a former member of the Arcadia Moose and Eagles Lodge. Bevis is survived...
Desoto-Billie C. Bryant
Mar 10, 2013
Billie C. Bryant, age 91, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Billie was born April 27, 1921 in Grand Ridge, FL. He moved to Arcadia, FL twenty five years ago. Billie worked in the sod industry for for more than 40 years as an equipment operator. He enjoyed fishing and spending quality time with his family. Billie...
Desoto-Clyde Irene Ford Sims
Mar 2, 2013
Clyde Irene Ford Sims, age 96, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Clyde was born August 14, 1916 in Cubitis, FL, a rural community in Desoto County, to the late William and Annie Roan Ford. Clyde worked for the packing houses that no longer operate. Clyde traveled across the US with her second husband, installing missile silos...
Daniel Eugene Stewart, Sr.
Feb 26, 2013
DeSoto~ Daniel E. "Dan" Stewart, Sr., 67, of Arcadia, Florida passed away at home, with his family by his side, on February 26, 2013. He was born February 10, 1946 in Wauchula, Florida and moved to Arcadia in 1986. Dan was a retired Journeyman Electrician and owner of Stewart Appliance Center of Arcadia. He was a member of the Church...
Desoto-Miguel Angel Perez
Feb 26, 2013
Miguel Angel Perez, age 53, passed away February 26, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Miguel was born January 21, 1960 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, moving to Arcadia in 1971. He was owner and operator of the Perez Land Grading Co. He sponsored the Team Perez Softball team. He enjoyed fishing and Bar B Ques with his friends. Miguel was a...
Desoto- Dorothy Lynn Carver
Feb 24, 2013
Dorothy Lynn Carver, age 57, passed away February 24, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Dorothy was born in Jasper, FL October 17, 1955, moving to Arcadia over 40 years ago from jasper. She enjoyed fishing and watching movies. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors are two sons; Jason and Justin Carver, both of Arcadia, FL ,...
Desoto-Richard Cordell "Dickie" Kerce
Feb 24, 2013
Richard Cordell Dickie Kerce, age 62, of Arcadia, FL, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 in Arcadia. Dickie was born November 9, 1950 in Sumter, South Carolina, moving to Arcadia in 1964 from Sacramento, CA. Richard was a graduate of Desoto High School, Class of 1968. After high school, Richard received his certification as an electrician. He worked for Central...
Desoto-Orgel Clyde Bramblett
Feb 16, 2013
DeSoto- Orgel Clyde Bramblett went home February 16, 2013. He was born December 8, 1930 in Wild Cherry, Arkansas and raised in Carrizo Springs, Texas. He served in the U.S. Air Force, a veteran of the Korean War and recipient of the Bronze Star. An avid pilot and aviator, he held a commercial pilot certificate and earned his Airframe and...
Hardee- "Decie" Maderia Rouse
Feb 16, 2013
Maderia Decie Rouse age 85 of Wauchula passed away February 16, 2013 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. She was born January 20, 1928 in Wauchula and was a member of First Christian Church. Lovingly known by her family as Rootie Toot , Decie was an avid game player, she also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Decie...
Desoto-Winston Ray Proctor, Sr.
Feb 16, 2013
Winston Ray Proctor, S r, affectionately known as WR and Gator , passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Winston was born February 10, 1940 in Pedro, Fl, settling in Arcadia from Pedro, FL in 1969. WR was an entrepreneur. He owned and operated a plant nursery and was active in many other worthwhile activities. Winston was a...
Desoto-Betty L. Lukco
Feb 13, 2013
DeSoto- Betty L. Lukco, 93, of Arcadia, Florida passed away February 13, 2013. Betty was born January 29, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Arcadia 24 years ago, with her late husband and only man she ever loved, Joe Lukco, a US Navy combat vet in WWII. Her and Joe spent their younger days traveling the United States, visiting...
Desoto-Gladys L. Musselwhite
Feb 13, 2013
DeSoto- Gladys L. Musselwhite, 72, of Arcadia, Florida passed away February 13, 2013. Gladys was born October 13, 1940 in Arcadia and has resided in DeSoto County all of her life. During her working years, Gladys was employed by G. Pierce Wood and Publix Supermarket on Merritt Island. Her greatest title was that of being a loving wife, mother, grandma,...
Hardee- David A. Avard, Sr.
Feb 11, 2013
David A. Avard age 51 of Indian Lake Estates passed away February 11, 2013 at Sommers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born May 4, 1961 in Fayetteville, NC and lived most of his life in Polk County. David was a member of Shady Hammock Baptist Church in Lake Kissimmee. He loved to fish and spending time with his family....
Desoto-Roberta A Arrington
Feb 11, 2013
DeSoto- Roberta A. Craig Arrington, age 65, passed away, Monday, February 11, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Roberta was born June 24, 1947 in Miami, Fl, moving to Arcadia from Fort Lauderdale in 1977. Roberta was a broker and agent for an insurance company, retiring from the insurance industry. Roberta loved animals, especially horses. She was a licensed pilot who loved...
Desoto-Karen Kay Tanner
Feb 8, 2013
Karen Kay Tanner, 66, of Tavares, Fl, formerly of Arcadia, FL, passed away in her home, February 8, 2013. Karen was born November 19, 1946 in Bremen, IN, and was the daughter of Charles Robert Guard. Karen moved to Florida in 1956. She graduated from DeSoto County high School in 1965. Karen married John M. Tanner on April 30, 1966....
Hardee- Joyce Mcleod Diamond
Feb 8, 2013
Joyce McLeod Diamond age 70 of Wauchula passed away February 8, 2013 at her home in Crystal Lake Village. She was born December 9, 1942 in Bartow. Joyce was raise in College Hill and Graduated Hardee High School. She lived in Texas for many years and recently moved back to Hardee County. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents...