Oct 20, 2024

Rosalia Cisneros, passed away Sunday morning October 20th 2024 in the comfort of her daughter's home, while holding her husband and daughter's hands. She was born in Lagunillas, Jalisco Mexico, to Rafael Rodriguez and Magdalena Barragan on July 1, 1967.

Rosalia is a devoted Catholic and was a teachers aid at Memorial Elementary School for 22 years....

Oct 18, 2024

Judge Vincent T. Hall, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Arcadia on October 18, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and caregivers.

Judge Hall was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 2, 1932. He received his B.A, degree from Duke University in 1954 and began law school there prior to serving in...

Oct 14, 2024

Cynthia O. Hampton of Arcadia passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1957, in Dublin, Georgia.

She graduated from DeSoto County High School in 1975. She recently retired after 31 years from the DeSoto County School system as a School Bus Driver. She also participated in Women of the Moose, was Junior...

Oct 11, 2024

Eugene LeRoy Alderman, Sr., born on December 5, 1928, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Wauchula, Florida.

"Gene", an Air Force veteran and retired Fire Chief, was a long-time resident of Bowling Green, Florida. He worked for Crown Cork and Seal CO for over 35 years and held other mechanic-related jobs in the area. A beloved...

Oct 11, 2024

Tina Louise Shaver passed away October 11, 2024. She was born April 19, 1967 in Sarasota, Florida to Carolyn and George C. Shaver Sr. She drove the Kiddie Kountry Klub bus for ten years, was also a CNA. She was a member of Church of God.

She loved to sing, listen to music and be with family,...

Oct 11, 2024

Robert Monfort passed away October 11, 2024. He was born August 11, 1933.

Full obit to come.

Oct 9, 2024

Marguerite "Dale" Crosby, age 94, passed away October 9, 2024. She was born November 1, 1929. She graduated in 1947 from Everglades High. She has lived in this community from 21 years. Dale was employed at Memorial Grammar School as a teacher's aide, also was a seamstress and could write poetry about anything. She attended Mt. Ephraim Baptist and...

Oct 7, 2024

Francis Edgar (Frank) Sherman:

A resident of DeSoto County for the past 40 years, died peacefully on October 7th, 2024 at the Lakewood Ranch Tidewell Hospice House in Florida.

Frank was born on March 22, 1944 in Binghamton, New York to Percy James Sherman and Ruth Pembleton.

He is preceded in death by...

Oct 5, 2024

Gary Gail Stover passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 20, 1943 to Amy and Smokey Stover.

He was a veteran and served in the United States Air Force.  He spent most of his life in Charlotte and DeSoto counties.

Gary will be remembered by those who...

Oct 5, 2024

Lisa Kay Altman Spencer, age 51, passed away on Saturday October 05, 2024, at her home in Wauchula. She was born on March 21,1973, in Lakeland, Florida to Lester and Wanda Altman.

She was a lifelong resident of Hardee County where she graduated in 1991 from Hardee High School. She was employed by Hardee County School Board...

Oct 4, 2024

Raymond D. Eldridge Jr., age 72 passed away October 4, 2024. He was born February 25, 1952.

Oct 3, 2024

Kathleen Rumpf age 75 passed away October 3, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. She was born in Poughkeepsie New York to the late Charles Duncan and Fannie Rose on December 4, 1948.

Sep 29, 2024

William (Bill) Kalvaitis, age 78, passed away on September 29, 2024. He was a resident of Florida for over 60 years. Bill will remain in the hearts of friends and loved ones forever.

Preceded in death by his love of 23 years, Sylvia Pickle, his mother Jean Kalvaitis, sister Donna Kalvaitis, and brother Alexander Kalvaitis.

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Sep 25, 2024

Cecil Marion Summeralls was born April 18, 1950 and passed away on September 24, 2024, at DeSoto Health and Rehab. He was a lifelong resident of DeSoto County who was a true Cowboy.

Cecil worked at Carlton Ranch for decades and it was a job he enjoyed. He was at home in the outdoors. He loved fishing...

Sep 24, 2024

Betty Spencer Sellers, age 67, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2024 in Wauchula, Florida. She was born on January 31, 1957 in Wauchula, Florida to Charlie and Avanell Spencer.

She was a lifelong resident of Hardee County for 67 years, graduated in 1975 at Hardee High School. She was a Beautician owned her own business ''Bettys...

Sep 21, 2024

Dolores Day age 64, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Arcadia, Florida. She was born on April 9, 1960, in Belleville, Ilinois. Complete obituary to follow.

Sep 21, 2024

Katherine Richie was born on January 17, 1951, to Mary Jakes and Bennie Coger Sr. She is the second child and oldest daughter. She was born in Palmetto Florida and moved with her family to Waterport, NY where she grew up and attended Albion School District. Although she did not complete high school, Kat obtained her GED. She worked...

Sep 19, 2024

David Loran Rude II, known as Dave, 55, passed away on September 19, 2024. Born on August 25, 1969, in Arcadia, Florida, he lived there until moving to Cape Coral in 2013.

After graduating from Desoto High School, he served a decade in the U.S. Air Force as an Avionics Technician, earning numerous awards. Following his military...

Sep 19, 2024

Ronald (Ronnie) O. Aubin, age 66, passed away on September 19, 2024, at Gulf Coast Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born on September 29, 1957, in Rhode Island. He was a resident of Fort Ogden, Florida for over 20 years.

Ronnie, you will remain in the hearts of those who loved you, you will always...

Sep 18, 2024

Erma Ruth Warren, age 81 passed away September 18, 2024 in Port Charlotte. She was born September 6, 1943 in Bartow, Florida to Shelton Vann and Rosetta Fields. She lived in the community for over 55 years and was employed at G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed making beads, yard sales, fishing, cooking, planting and watering her garden,...