Desoto- John G. Gantzer, Sr.
Jun 9, 2012
John G. Gantzer, SR., passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Tidewell Hospice House, in Arcadia, at the age of 89. He was born in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 13, 1922 to Charles and Ruth Gantzer. He graduated from the Glenbard High School, in 1941 and enlisted in the U. S. Army signal corps. He transferred to the...
Hardee- Minnie Sue Keller
Jun 8, 2012
Minnie Sue Keller age 83 of Steele, MO formally of Wauchula passed away June 08, 2012 in Kennett, MO. She was born out side of Knoxville, TN on March 29, 1929. She was the daughter of the late John & Elizabeth Garner Reneau and was of the Baptist Faith. In 1954 she married her late husband Harry Keller, Sr. in...
Desoto- Susan Eleanor Brannan
Jun 7, 2012
Susan Eleanor Brannan, age 71, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Susan was born November 27, 1940 in McKeesport, PA, moving to Arcadia in 1979 from Bradenton, FL. Susan was a secretary for the DeSoto Co. Board of County Commissioners, retiring in 2006, after 27 years of faithful service. She enjoyed sewing, NASCAR, gardening, and most of...
Hardee- Amparo Ruiz-Hernandez
Jun 6, 2012
Amparo Ruiz-Hernandez age 31 of Wauchula passed away June 06, 2012. She was born August 12, 1980 in La paz, Mexico and moved to Hardee County sixteen years ago. She is survived by her husband Feliciano Hernandez-Martinez; three sons Huleces Hernandez-Ruiz, Carlos Hernandez-Ruiz, Felix Belen Hernandez-Ruiz; one daughter Nelly Itzel Hernandez-Ruiz all of Wauchula; her parents Celerino Aurelio Ruiz-Zurita &...
Desoto-Charles Larry Caraway
Jun 6, 2012
Charles Larry Caraway, age 62, passed away June 6, 2012 in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born August 28, 1949 in Daleville, AL. He moved to Arcadia 39 years ago from Haines City, FL. Charles was a truck driver in the citrus industry. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and hunting. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy,...
Desoto-Clarence J. Bremer
Jun 5, 2012
Clarence J. Bremer, age 83, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. He was born November 27, 1928 in Buffalo, NY and moved to Zolfo Springs, FL. 16 years ago from Lockport, NY. Clarence was of the Catholic faith. Clarence retired from General Motors. He also served our county in the United States Army and toured during the...
Hardee- (Ron) James Ronald Bryant, Jr.
Jun 5, 2012
James (Ron) Ronald Bryant, Jr. age 47 of Fort Meade passed away June 05, 2012 in Lakeland. Ron and his wife Sandy are the owners of Sandy s Big Tree Produce in Wauchula. Ron loved life and loved his grandchildren with all his heart. He also worked as a driver for Suburban Propane. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Hardee- Daun Joan Bryan
Jun 4, 2012
Daun Joan Bryan age 77 of Okeechobee passed away June 04, 2012 in Atlantis, FL. She was born October 29, 1934 in Portland, Maine and moved to Florida when she was 20 years old. She is survived by three sons, Earl Bryan of Tampa, Chris Bryan and Dennis Bryan both of Okeechobee. Services wil be 11:00am, Thursday, June 07, 2012...
Desoto- Hal Bevis
Jun 1, 2012
Bevis, Robert Hal passed away June 1, 2012, in Lake Placid, FL. Hal was born March 1, 1955, in Louisville, KY to Dr. Robert and Suzanne Bevis. Upon his graduation from DeSoto High School, Class of 1973, Hal attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College and then earned a bachelor degree in Animal Science from the University of Florida, College of Agriculture,...
Hardee- Zolli Nicole Ziglar
May 30, 2012
Zolli Nicole Ziglar age 3 of Avon Park passed away May 30, 2012 in St. Petersburg, FL. She was born May 01, 2009 in Tampa. She was preceded in death by a sister Vania Miller, and her Maternal Grandfather Robert Miller. Zolli is survived by her parents Zolly & Linda Zigler of Avon Park; three sisters, Cheyanne Miller of Avon...
Hardee- Homer Leo Gaskins
May 28, 2012
Homer Leo Gaskins,85 of Wauchula died Monday, May 28, 2012. He was born on January 05, 1927. Leo worked for the Hardee County Road Department and the City of Wauchula as a equipment operator. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Gwendolyn Gaskins; one son Homer Earl Gaskins, Sr of Bowling Green, two daughters Dot Moye husband Dilbert, Ruby Smith...
Hardee- Juanita Goodson Coleman
May 26, 2012
Juanita Goodson Coleman age 89 of Fort Meade passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 in Lakeland. She was born February 08, 1923 in Tampa, FL and moved to Hardee count area over 55 years ago from Thonotosassa, FL. Juanita was a member of the Cornerstone Church of God in Ft. Meade. She was preceded in death by her daughter Catherine...
Desoto-Tyler Laurence Morr
May 23, 2012
Tyler Laurence Morr, age 12, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in St. Petersburg, FL. Tyler was born April 26, 2000 in Arcadia, FL. He was a fifth grade student at Memorial Elementary School. Arcadia, FL. He enjoyed auto racing, martial arts, where he was a member of the Full Circle Academy, airboating, camping, fishing, and spending time with his...
Hardee- Jaylen James Grant
May 22, 2012
Jaylen James Grant, infant son of Hannah Marshall and James Grant passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Sebring, Florida. Services will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 26, 2012 Graveside in Wauchula City Cemetery with Pastor Danielle Upton of First United Methodist Church officiating. On-line condolences may be made at www.PongerKaysGrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes and Cremation Services have been entrusted with...
Hardee- Ethel Ramirez
May 19, 2012
Ethel Ramirez age 90 of Zolfo Springs passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Sebring, She was born March 22, 1922 in War, West Virginia and moved to Hardee County in 1953. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Ethel was preceded in death by her son Jason Cline, one brother Cecil Rose, one sister Mabel Boone and her parents Josh...
Clifford G. Long
May 16, 2012
Clifford G. Long, age 96, passed away May 16, 2012 in Venice, FL. Clifford was born November 12, 1915 in Johnstown, PA. He was retired from U.S.Steel Corp, Johnstown, PA. He was an avid golfer and a charter member of the Sunny Breeze Golf Club in Arcadia, FL. Funeral services and burial will conducted by the Ozog Funeral Home, 710...
Desoto: Naoma L. Bjorkgren
May 10, 2012
Naoma L. Bjorkgren, age 54, passed away May 10, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. She was born September 20, 1957 in Dayton, OH, moving to Charlotte County in 1982. She was a waitress in the restaurant industry. She enjoyed painting, reading, camping, gardening, and cooking. Naoma loved spending quality time with her family and dedicated time to help the homeless. She...
Desoto-Lou Ann Brown
May 3, 2012
Lou Ann Brown, 81, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. She was born Dec. 20, 1930 in Ann Arbor, MI, moving to Arcadia, FL in 1974. She retired as owner of H & R Block DeSoto in 1992. She was co-organizer in 1974 of Desoto Co. Special Olympics and an active volunteer. Being an accomplished athlete, she...
Hardee- Idelle Shackelford Sasser Jones
May 2, 2012
Idelle Shackelford Sasser Jones age 90 of Zolfo Springs passed away Wednesday, May 02, 2012 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. She was born July 09, 1921 in Wauchula and was a life long resident of Hardee County. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her friends and ministering to people that was...
Hardee- Carol Sue Clanton
Apr 26, 2012
Carol Sue Clanton age 61 of Wauchula passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 in Sebring. She was born March 31, 1951 in Wauchula and was a life long resident. Carol worked as a Clerk at the Circle K on East Main Street in Wauchula and enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her father Carl...