Hardee- Norbert "Bert" L. Lavasseur
Oct 29, 2012
Norbert Bert L. LeVasseur age 84 of Wauchula (Crystal Lake Village) passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 in Wauchula. He was born on March 22, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan and moved to Wauchula in 1996 from Lupton, Michigan. Bert served his county faithfully in the U.S. Navy serving in World War II and Korea. He was a member of...
Desoto- Sherri Laurett Gross Stewart
Oct 28, 2012
Sherri Gross Stewart, 48, of Lake Placid, formerly of Arcadia, Florida passed away October 28, 2012. Sherri loved her children, family and going for drives. She is of the Baptist faith. Sherri is survived by her father, Maurice Gross, husband, Jessie Stewart, sons; Johnny Reed and Anthony Stewart, daughter, Samantha Stewart, of Arcadia, brothers; Dallas Gross, of Maryland, Randy Gross,...
Desoto- Glen Martin "Tiny" Anderson
Oct 26, 2012
Glen M. "Tiny" Anderson, 59, of Arcadia, Florida passed away October 26, 2012, in Punta Gorda, Florida. Tiny was born in Arcadia on October 8, 1953 and was a lifelong resident of DeSoto County. He graduated from DeSoto High and was a cowboy since first grade. Tiny worked for Turner Cattle Company for 18 years. He was also a "Bouncer"...
Desoto-Buford Earl Harrison
Oct 24, 2012
Buford Earl Harrison, 71, of Arcadia, Florida passed away October 24, 2012. Buford was born September 20, 1941 in Sneads, Florida, and has called Arcadia home since 1960. He was a truck driver and employed by McBee Harvesting and Bethel Farms over the years. He also was a feedmill manager. Buford had a zest for life and loved spending time...
Desoto- Guadalupe R. Villegas, Sr.
Oct 21, 2012
Guadalupe R. Villegas, Sr., 60, of Arcadia, Florida passed away October 21, 2012. He was born in Alice, Texas on September 26, 1952 and has resided in Arcadia, Florida for more than thirty years, coming from Sundown, Texas. He was a man of many trades, a family man and a business man. He enjoyed barbecuing and listening to oldies while...
Desoto- James "Jim" L. Wildt
Oct 18, 2012
James L. Jim" Wildt, age 62, of Arcadia, FL, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 at his home in Arcadia, FL. Jim was born in Patuxent River, Maryland, March 3, 1950. He moved to Keystone Heights, FL with his family as a child , moving to Arcadia, FL in 1973. Jim received his Bachelors Degree in Education from the U....
Hardee- Imogene J. Gilliard
Oct 16, 2012
Imogene J. Gilliard age 98 of Zolfo Springs passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in Sebring. She was born May 10, 1914 in Grady County, GA and move to Hardee County 78 years ago. Imogene was the Unofficial Mayor of Zolfo Springs. She enjoyed volunteering for Project Hope, and working with the less fortunate. Imogene also volunteered at the Polling...
Hardee- Claudia Miranda Avalos
Oct 14, 2012
Claudia Miranda Avalos age 55 of Wauchula passed away October 14, 2012 in Bradenton. She was born August 23, 1957 in Michoacan, Mexico and move to Hardee County 33 years ago from Mexico. She preceded her beloved husband Flaviano Avalos in death by just moments. Claudia is survived by her parents Antonio & Paula Miranda of Mexico; two sons Carlos...
Hardee- Flaviano V. Avalos
Oct 14, 2012
Flaviano V. Avalos age 63 of Wauchula passed away October 14, 2012 in Bradenton. He was born March 20, 1949 in Michoacan, Mexico and move to Hardee County 33 years ago from Mexico. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Claudia Avalos; and his mother Maria Inez. Flaviano is survived by his father Moises Avalos of Wauchula; two...
Hardee- Jerald Abbott
Oct 13, 2012
Jerald Abbott age 78 of Fort Green passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born November 3, 1933 the son of the late Edgar & Belle Abbott. Jerald faithfully served our country in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Doyle E Abbott and one nephew Eric Abbott. Jerald is survived by...
Desoto-Henry "Lonnie" Boyette
Oct 9, 2012
Henry Lonnie Boyette, SR., age 75, passed away Tuesday October 9, 2012 at his home in Bradenton, FL. He was born April 14, 1937 in Nocatee, FL. and moved to Bradenton 18 years ago. Lonnie, as all his family and friends called him was of the Protestant faith and a member of the First Assembly of God in Bradenton. Lonnie...
Desoto- Jimmy Hooks
Oct 4, 2012
Jimmy Hooks, age 40, of Nocate, FL, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Jimmy was born November 27, 1971 in Thomasville, GA, moving to Arcadia, FL as small child. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with his family. Jimmy loved his freedom and being able to take care of his father. Jimmy is survived by his father...
Desoto- Kimberly Sue Worth
Oct 4, 2012
Kimberly Sue Worth, age 51, of Arcadia, FL, passed away October 4, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Kimberly was born September 27, 1961 in Kewanee, IL, moving to Arcadia from IL in1978. Kimberly enjoyed reading books, gardening of both vegetables and flowers,and most of all, spending quality time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith. Kimberly is survived by...
Hardee- Lillian E. Albritton Moye
Oct 2, 2012
Lillian E. Albritton Moye age 91 of Wauchula passed away Tuesday October 2 2012 in Wauchula. She was a life long Hardee County resident born September 24, 1921 in Center Hill and was a member of Fort Green Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wilbur Moye; her parents William & Dora Tucker Albritton, and one...
Desoto- Rodney H. Mccray
Oct 2, 2012
Rodney H. McCray, 63, lifelong resident of Arcadia, Florida passed away October 2, 2012. Rodney was born May 16, 1949 to the late, Henry and Norma Carver McCray. He didn't have the easiest of childhoods, but found peace and security within the home of Juril and Madelon Mansfield. Although he admits to not being the best of students, he graduated...
Desoto- Donny Teague
Oct 2, 2012
Donny Teague, age 65, passed away Tuesday evening October 2, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. He was born September 16, 1947 in Owensboro, KY and moved to Arcadia as a small child with his family. Donny is of the Baptist faith and attended New Day Baptist Church of Arcadia. Donny will be remembered by his family as a very loving and...
Desoto- Victor Ramirez
Sep 29, 2012
Ramirez, 21, of Arcadia, Florida passed away September 29, 2012 in Lutz, Florida. Victor was born August 14, 1991 in Clinton, N.C. and has been a lifelong resident of DeSoto County. Victor was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. He enjoyed listening to music. Victor is survived by his father, Ansberto Ramirez, mother, Maximina Mendoza, brothers; Louis, Jose and...
Hardee- David Mcclelland Myers
Sep 28, 2012
David McClelland Myers, age 86, of Wauchula, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012. He was born June 07, 1926 in Verona, PA, and moved to Florida in the early 1960s. David was a member of First United Methodist Church of Wauchula, and proudly served our country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. He loved to spend time with his family,...
Desoto- William "Bill" E. Bumgardner
Sep 27, 2012
William (Bill) E. Bumgardner, Jr., age 95, of Arcadia, FL, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Bill was born in Bridgeport, Conn, March 29, 1917. He moved to Arcadia in 1991 from Ft. Myers, FL Bill was a retired life insurance agent for Liberty National Life Insurance. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Navy,...
Desoto- William "Bill" E. Bumgardner
Sep 27, 2012
William (Bill) E. Bumbardner, Jr., age 95, of Arcadia, FL, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Bill was born in Bridgeport, Conn, March 29, 1917. He moved to Arcadia in 1991 from Ft. Myers, FL Bill was a retired life insurance agent for Liberty National Life Insurance. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Navy,...