Hardee- Eddie Burrel Bailey
Jan 2, 2013
Eddie Burrel Bailey age 62 of Wauchula passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Florida City. He was born December 2, 1950 in Elizabeth City, NC and moved to Hardee County in 1953. Eddie was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and recently retired from Peace River Electric Company after working for forty-one years as a Lineman/Serviceman. He enjoyed...
Desoto- Juanita Agnes Boatright
Jan 1, 2013
Juanita A. Boatright, 90, of Tampa, Florida passed away January 01, 2013. Juanita was born March 28, 1922 in Laughman, Florida and lived in Arcadia, Florida until 1962 when she moved to Tampa. She was a member of East Sligh Avenue Baptist Church and the Church of God of Arcadia. Juanita was a proud homemaker, loved flowers and working in...
Desoto-Lloyd "Tweedle" Gilbert Sullivan
Dec 29, 2012
Lloyd Gilbert Sullivan, age 81, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1932 in Arcadia and a lifetime resident. Lloyd was of the Christian faith. Lloyd will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Lloyd was Co-owner and managed Cline s Tractor and Machine...
Desoto- Leonardo Manriquez
Dec 27, 2012
Leonardo Manriquez, age 85, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Leonardo was born February 26, 1927 in Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato, Mexico, moving to Arcadia Fl 23 years ago from Mexico. Leonardo worked as a ranch hand. He enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Paul...
Desoto-Norma Jean Griffin
Dec 27, 2012
Norma Jean Griffin, age 78, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Tidewell Hospice, Sarasota, FL. Norma Jean was born November 21, 1934 in Arcadia, FL. She was a caregiver in the health care industry and formerly employed by G. Pearce Wood Memorial Hospital. She dedicated her life to taking care of and comforting others in their time of need....
Hardee- James Winston Taylor
Dec 25, 2012
James Winston Taylor, 79 of Chipley went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Bay Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1933 in Tallahassee, Florida to Clarence and Vera Taylor. He had lived in Chipley for the past 30 years coming from Blountstown, Florida. He served in the United States Navy, and was a member...
Hardee- Willia "Gail" Keller
Dec 25, 2012
Willia Gail Keller age 55 of Wauchula pass away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in Sebring. She was born November 16, 1957 in Avon Park and was a life time resident of Wauchula. She enjoyed coloring and playing bingo. Gail was preceded in death by her parents Gillis Windham Jr and Willia Mae Stone, and one sister Elaine Stone. She is...
Hardee- Rebecca Grace Levasseur
Dec 22, 2012
Rebecca Grace LeVasseur age 69 of Wauchula passed away December 22, 2012. She was born December 20, 1943 in Pontiac, MI and moved to Wauchula in 1996 from Lupton, MI. She was a member of St Michael s Catholic Parish in Wauchula. Rebecca was preceded in death just two months ago by her beloved husband Norbert Bert LeVasseur. She is...
Desoto-Harry Clayton Mcdonald
Dec 22, 2012
Harry Clayton McDonald, age 84, went home to be with his Lord, December 22, 2012. Clayton was born in Plant City, Fl June 9, 1928, moving to Arcadia, FL 23 years ago from Marco Island, FL. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending quality time with his family. Clayton was a member of Arcadia First Baptist Church. Survivors are his beloved...
Desoto-Robert L. Fusco
Dec 22, 2012
Robert L. Fusco, age 73, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Port Charlotte, Fl. He was born January 15, 1939 in Boston, MA and moved to Arcadia 30 years ago from Colchester, Conn. Service will be held privately at a later date in Connecticut. Online condolences can be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes are in charge of the...
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Kramer
Dec 18, 2012
Margaret Peggy Ann Kramer age 61 of Palmetto, FL passed away December 18, 2012 at her home. She was born August 29, 1951 to the late Sam & Hilda Kramer. Peggy had lived in Palmetto for the last twenty years and worked as a Nurse s Aide. She was of the Baptist faith and had taken care of her mom...
Desoto-Barbara Jean Wooders
Dec 17, 2012
Barbara Jean Wooders was born November 24, 1939 to the late Les and Leora Tisdale in the state of Mississippi. She was one of fourteen siblings born to this union. She was reared in Mobile, AL where she spent her younger adult life. She moved to Arcadia, FL in the late 1960s and met and married the late Nathaniel Wooders....
Hardee- Waymon H. Harward, Jr
Dec 14, 2012
Waymon H. Harward, Jr. age 88 of Bowling Green passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born May 02, 1924 in Bowling Green and was a lifelong resident. Waymon was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. He faithfully served our country during WWII in the US Coast Guard and was a member of the American Legion....
Desoto- William Harlan Mccall
Dec 13, 2012
William Harlan McCall, 74, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at Tidewell Hospice in Arcadia, FL. after a valiant fight with numerous health conditions. He was born Feb. 18, 1938 in Arcadia. William was a member of First Baptist Church of Nocatee, FL. He was a graduate of Desoto High School, class of 1956, where he enjoyed baseball, football and...
Hardee- Darrell E Bier
Dec 11, 2012
Darrell E. Bier age 74 of Bowling Greene passed away Tuesday December 11, 2012. He was born September 21, 1938 in Spring Church, PA. Darrell is survived by one grand daughter Breanne McKee of Saxonburg,PA. Memorial Service will be held in PA at a later date. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Gary Nicholas Miller
Dec 9, 2012
DeSoto- Gary N. Miller,62, of Arcadia, Florida passed away December 09, 2012. Gary was born January 18, 1950 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He was a member of St. Edmund's Episcopal Church. Gary enjoyed fishing, baseball, football and Nascar racing. Gary is survived by his wife, Charlene Miller, of Arcadia, Florida, sons; Kenny (Angie) Farley, of Arcadia, Florida, Jeff and...
Desoto-Alton Devone (A.D.) Markham
Dec 4, 2012
Alton DeVone (A.D.) Markham, age 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was born April 29, 1957 in Ocala, FL. and moved to Arcadia 45 years ago with his family from Lehigh Acres, Fl. DeVone was of the Baptist faith and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Arcadia. DeVone was retired after working for...
Roy George Lamb
Dec 4, 2012
DeSoto- Roy G. Lamb, 67, lifelong resident of Arcadia, Florida passed away December 04, 2012 at his residence. Roy was a member of First Baptist Church. Over the years, Roy had been employed by the Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Agriculture, as a peanut inspector, Arcadia's Central Transformer Company and also worked in lawn care and maintenance. He enjoyed hunting,...
Desoto-Harold John Foster
Dec 4, 2012
Harold John Foster, age 51, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Arcadia. He was born October 3, 1961 In Utica, N.Y. and moved to Arcadia 40 years ago as a young man. Harold was of the Protestant faith. Harold served our Country in the United States Army for two tours. His had a great passion for music and loved...
Desoto-Theresa L. Maynard
Dec 3, 2012
Theresa L. Maynard, age 54, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 surrounded by her loving family in Punta Gorda, Fl. She was born October 17, 1958 in Fort Myers, Fl. and has been a lifetime resident for most of her life. She moved back to Arcadia 7 years ago from Alabama. Theresa was of the Baptist faith and when her...