Desoto: Lieutenant Curtis Freeman Mccall
Apr 26, 2012
Lieutenant Curtis Freeman McCall Jr., age 53, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Curtis was born in Ft. Myers, FL August30, 1958, moving to Arcadia at a young age. Curtis was employed with the DeSoto Correctional Institution DCI , Arcadia, FL. He was in his 35th year of faithful service. Curtis enjoyed fishing, golfing, and spending quality...
Desoto-Barbara E. Fuller
Apr 22, 2012
Barbara E. Fuller, age 72, passed away April 22, 2012 in Limestone, TN. She was born March 19, 1940 in Princeton, MO. She moved to Arcadia in 1977, moving here from Okeechobee, FL. Barbara retired from the Desoto County school system in 2008, after more than 30 years of teaching. She had spent 30 years educating the mentally challenged in...
Desoto-Fredrick J. Falkinburg
Apr 20, 2012
Fredrick J. Falkinburg, age 72, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. He was born July 17, 1939 in Tiona, PA. Originally from Warren, PA, Fred retired to Florida in 1989 and moved to Arcadia 8 years ago from Cayo Costa, FL. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Paul s Catholic Church of...
Desoto-Willard Richard Irwin
Apr 18, 2012
Willard Richard Irwin age 90 of Arcadia, FL passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was born June 18, 1921 in Cadillac, MI and moved to Arcadia 28 years ago. Willard faithfully served his country during WWII in the US Army. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the American Legion Post K11, a 50 year member...
Desoto-William Converse
Apr 8, 2012
William Converse, age 89, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. William was born June 2, 1922 in Columbus, OH. He was a carpenter, working in the construction industry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. William is survived by two sons, David Converse, Leetonia, OH, Charles Converse, Victorville, CA, and two daughters, Virginia Rehl, Columbus, OH...
Hardee- Elinor J Batey
Apr 6, 2012
Elinor J. Batey age 85 of Zolfo Springs passed away Friday, April 06, 2012 in Sebring. She was born March 10, 1927 in Joplin, MO moving to Hardee County in 1967 from Clewiston. She was a member of St Ann s Episcopal Church in Wauchula. Elinor taught school for over 30 years in Zolfo Springs and Volunteered at the Hospital...
Desoto-Harold C. Hampton
Apr 6, 2012
Harold C. Hampton, age 86, passed away Friday April 6, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 8, 1925 in Tampa, FL and moved to Arcadia with his family as a small boy. He is of the Baptist faith and a member of Gardner Baptist Church. Harold served our Country during WWII in the United...
Hardee- Marguerite Carlton
Apr 4, 2012
Marguerite Carlton age 92 went to be with the Lord on April 04, 2012 in Sebring Florida. She was born March 21, 1920 in Newport, TN and move to Hardee County when she was an infant. She was a Class of 1939 graduate of Wauchula High School and looked forward to attending their reunion each May. Marguerite was an active...
Desoto-Sarah Elizabeth Heitanen
Apr 2, 2012
Sarah Elizabeth Hietanen, age 87 passed away Monday April 2, 2012 in Venice, FL. She was born December 5, 1924 in West Union, Ohio and moved to Arcadia 13 years ago from Bradenton, FL. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Arcadia. She is survived by one son, John P. (Debra) Aldred of...
Hardee- Truman Earl Boyette
Mar 29, 2012
Truman E. Boyette age 86 of Zolfo Springs passed away March 29, 2012 in Sebring, FL. He was born November 16, 1925 in Stuart, FL. He moved to Hardee County in 1966 from Ft. Myers, FL. Truman was a carpenter by trade and owned his own cabinet shop. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Mae Lowe...
Desoto-John Jackson "Jack" Walters
Mar 24, 2012
John Jack Walters, age 74, passed away Saturday March 24, 2012 in Arcadia. He was born September 22, 1937 in Cecil Co., MD. and moved to Arcadia 15 years ago from Hollywood, FL. John was a Veteran of the United States Navy. After serving our Country he became a police officer serving Baltimore City, MD and Cooper City, FL. John...
Desoto-Beatrice Lucile Ewald Campbell
Mar 23, 2012
Beatrice Lucile Ewald Campbell, age 81, passed away quietly March 23, 2012. Bea was born April 16, 1930 in Caro, Michigan. She lived half of her life in Michigan, where she married and raised her family. She moved to Arcadia, FL in 1973, where she met her wonderful husband, Raymond Campbell of 17 years. They resided at Sunrise Mobile Home...
Desoto-Irene Dolores Laporte
Mar 22, 2012
Irene D. LaPorte. age 86, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012. Irene was born March 22, 1926, in New York City, NY. She moved to Arcadia 22 years ago from Texas. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors are two sons, Richard LaPorte Jr.,and Wayne LaPorte, three sisters, Edna Maggio, Antha Campbell, and Gertrude Ayres, four brothers, Charles Flood, Robert...
Desoto-Geneivee J. Powell
Mar 20, 2012
Geneivee J. Powell, age 85, passed away March 20, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. She was born September 23, 1926 in Seneca Co., Ohio. Funeral Services will be scheduled later this week in Bloomville, OH. Burial will follow at Farewell Retreat Cemetery in Republic, OH. Online condolences can be made at Pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes are in charge of the local...
Desoto-Gordon L. Ford
Mar 19, 2012
Gordon L. Ford, age 76, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at the home of friends in Hardee Co. He was born November 7, 1935 in Arcadia, FL and a lifelong resident. Gordon was of the protestant faith. Gordon worked for the State of Florida at the livestock market handling cattle. He was an honorable Veteran of the United States...
Desoto-Shelly Rayburn Waters
Mar 17, 2012
Shelly Rayburn Waters Shelly Rayburn Waters, 70 passed away quietly at his home on March 17, 2012. He was born on 3/21/41 in East Palatka, FL and moved to Arcadia, FL in 1959 He was a member of the National Guard in Arcadia for23 years and reached the rank of Command Sergeant Major and retired in 1988 He worked at...
Desoto-Archie A. Pecha
Mar 15, 2012
Archie A. Pecha, age 84, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Archie was born March 7, 1928 in Bloomer, WI. He was a self employed contractor. Funeral services and burial will be directed by the Olson Funeral Home 1516 Larson St., Bloomer, WI. 54723 Burial will be in the North Catholic Cemetery, New Auburn, WI. Online condolences...
Hardee- Ruth A Cuthriell
Mar 13, 2012
Ruth A. Cuthriell, age 89, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Sebring, FL. Ruth was born June 7, 1922 to the late George and Vera Bradley Wylie in Gladwin, Michigan. She moved to the Hardee Co. area in 1983 from Oregon. Ruth was a self employed gift shop owner. She enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, and spending quality time...
Desoto-Wayne W. Wertz
Mar 13, 2012
Wayne W. Wertz, age 61, a lifelong resident of Arcadia, FL, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Ft. Myers, FL. Wayne was born July 16, 1950 in Arcadia, FL to the late Robert L. and Juanita Martin Wertz. He enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing, camping. He also enjoyed making model airplanes, building computers, and drawing. He was of the...
Hardee- Alton E Albritton
Mar 13, 2012
Alton E. Albritton age 73 of Bowling Green passed away March 13, 2012 in Lakeland, FL. He was born August 17, 1938 in Loughman, FL he was a life long resident of Hardee County. Alton was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1487 in Wauchula. He enjoyed working on cars, piloting his own plane, golfing, fishing,...