Desoto-Helen G Baxley
Jul 24, 2012
Helen G. Baxley, age 66, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in Arcadia. She was born November 23, 1945 in Cherokee, North Carolina and moved to Arcadia 32 years ago from Bethel, Ohio. Helen was of the Baptist faith. Helen was the manager of the Clock restaurant in Arcadia. When she had time off she enjoyed watching her grandchildren play...
Desoto-Gloria V. Vazquez
Jul 22, 2012
Gloria V. Vazquez, age 35, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in Arcadia. Gloria was born August 16, 1976 Los Reyes, Mexico and moved to Arcadia with her family. A visitation will be held Friday, July 27, 2012 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM with a recital of the Rosary at 6:30PM. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be Saturday, July...
Desoto-Carl A. Bradshaw
Jul 22, 2012
Carl A. Bradshaw, age 93, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in Englewood, FL. He was born April 4, 1919 in Wofford, Kentucky and moved to Arcadia 63 years ago from Cookeville, Tennessee. Carl was of the Baptist faith and a member of First Baptist Church of Arcadia. Carl worked as a school teacher for over 27 years in DeSoto...
Desoto- Forrest Lee Peacock
Jul 19, 2012
Forrest Lee Peacock, age 55, of Arcadia, FL passed away July 19, 2012 in Sarasota, FL Forrest was born July 10, 1957 in Tallahassee, FL, moving to Arcadia, FL two years ago from Indiana. Forrest was a maintenance man for Swift Transportation Corp. He enjoyed fishing, playing Wii golf, and card games. He enjoyed the outdoors and he loved life....
Desoto- Allan E. Stone
Jul 18, 2012
Allan E. Stone, age 95, of Arcadia, FL, passed away July 18, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Hardee- Clayton Jimmie Louis Corson
Jul 17, 2012
Clayton Jimmie Louis Corson age 16 of Zolfo Springs passed away Tuesday July 17, 2012 at All Children s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. He was born December 7, 1995 in Winter Park, FL and moved to Hardee County as an infant. Clayton enjoyed hunting, riding horses and playing video games. He is survived by his parents Doug and Lisa...
Hardee- Mildred M. Bush
Jul 13, 2012
Mildred M. Bush age 83 of Bowling Green passed away July 13, 2012 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. She was born December 24, 1928 in Borden Springs, Alabama and move to Hardee County sixty-two years ago coming from Missouri. She attended the Church of God and enjoyed flowers and gardening, Mildred also had owned two businesses Millie s Caf...
Desoto-Thomas H. Waldron, Jr.
Jul 13, 2012
Thomas H. Waldron, Jr., age 84, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born February 1, 1928 in Arcadia, FL and a lifetime resident. Thomas was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Arcadia and very active with many aspects of his church. He received the Centennial Heritage Award for his lifetime of...
Desoto-Margaret Fay Mercer
Jul 10, 2012
Margaret Fay (Lewis) Mercer, age 93, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Arcadia. She was born February 26, 1919 in Frances, Kentucky moving to Brownville-Gardner area as an infant and remained in that area all her life, except for another short move to Illinois as a child. . She was a rancher s wife during the depression and screw...
Desoto- Christine R. Carlton
Jul 10, 2012
Christine R. Carlton, age 85, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Christine was born January 15, 1927 in Daytona Beach, FL, moving to Arcadia in 1986 from Ocala, FL. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, being active in her church, and providing for the needs of her family. Christine was a member of Calvary Baptist Church,...
Desoto-Rosina D. Bradley
Jul 4, 2012
Rosina D. Bradley, age 88, passed away Wednesday, July 04, 2012 in Port Charlotte. She was born March 12, 1924 in New York City, NY and moved to Arcadia three years ago from Sarasota, FL. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of Behmer United Methodist Church in Winter Haven, FL. Rosina was a great cook and enjoyed...
Desoto-Clarence C."Clif" Bishop
Jul 3, 2012
Clarence C. Clif Bishop, age 59, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Sarasota. He was born July 25, 1952 in Arcadia and a lifetime resident. He was of the Baptist faith. Clif was a family man, loved spending time with everyone especially the grandchildren. Clif spent his life ranching and working cattle. Clif graduated from DeSoto High School, Class...
Desoto- Timothy Lee Stepanski
Jul 2, 2012
Timothy Lee Stepanski, age 54, passed away at his home in Arcadia, FL Monday, July 2, 2012. Timothy was born April 15, 1958 in Galveston, TX. He moved to Arcadia three years ago from Houston, TX. Tim was a carpenter in the building industry and a shrimper in the fishing industry. He enjoyed fishing, caring for animals, and playing video...
Hardee- Robert Aracri
Jun 26, 2012
Robert Aracri age 84 of Wauchula passed away June 26, 2012 in Sebring. He was born January 01, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Wauchula four years ago. Robert faithfully served this country in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a member of the Loyal Order...
Desoto-Robert J Pansullo
Jun 23, 2012
Robert J. Pansullo, 81, Arcadia, FL., previously from Ashford, CT passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 in Port Charlotte, FL. Robert was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his babies and would indulge their every whim. He could light up a room with his smile and laugh. While living in Ct, he was a member and Chief...
Desoto- Edwin Earl "Ebie" Dyal
Jun 16, 2012
Edwin Earl Ebie Dyal, age 84, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Ebie was born July 8, 1927 in Plant City, FL, coming to Arcadia as an infant. He lived most of his life in Nocatee, FL. He retired as a Working foreman for Florida Power and Light after 41 years of faithful service. He enjoyed hunting,...
Desoto-Horace T. Hurst, Jr.
Jun 14, 2012
Horace T. Hurst, Jr. age 45, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Horace was born March 13, 1967 in Arcadia, FL. Horace was a logger in the lumber industry until his health began to fail him, forcing him to go on disability. He loved riding his bicycle, and spending quality time and talking with his family. His...
Desototracy Lynn Bauer
Jun 10, 2012
Tracy Lynn Bauer, age 52, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in San Pedro, CA. Tracy was born May 4, 1960 in Mount Sterling, KY. He was a technical engineer for Toyota Motors in San Pedro. He was an instructor for Toyota plant employees, keeping them informed of current operations. Tracy loved riding his motorcycle, participating in fund raising rides...
Desoto-Leon J. Coker
Jun 9, 2012
Leon J. Coker, age 91, of Arcadia, FL. passed away Saturday June 9, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 12, 1921 in Lily, FL and a lifetime resident of Arcadia. He was of the Baptist faith. Leon was a custom cabinet maker and worked many years for Christ Building and Supply Co. Leon joined...
Desoto- Cherie A. Erickson
Jun 9, 2012
Cherie A. Erickson, age 65, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Cherie was born February 13, 1947 in Midland, MI, moving to Arcadia in 2002 from Traverse City, MI. Cherie was a Licensed Practical Nurse in the nursing industry until her health began to fail her, forcing her into early retirement. She enjoyed singing, collecting dolls, key...