Sallie Louise Krell Gentry
Apr 11, 2011
Sallie Louise Krell Gentry, 86, of Smithfield, NC ,with her family by her side, went home to be with her Lord on Monday April 11, 2011. She was born in Arcadia, FL and was a long-time resident of Cocoa in Brevard County, FL. She was born on October 26, 1924 and was a DeSoto High School Class of 1943 graduate....
Harold Marvin Lewis
Apr 7, 2011
Harold Marvin Lewis, age 78, passed away April 7, 2011 in Arcadia, FL. Harold was born in Washington, DC February 3, 1933. He moved to Arcadia 14 years ago from West Palm Beach, FL. Harold was a stone mason and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He played fast pitch softball and football in his younger day and was...
Dee Ann Conner
Apr 6, 2011
Dee Ann Conner, age 42, passed away April 6, 2011 in Port Charlotte, Fl. Dee was born August 13, 1968 in Bradenton, Fl and then moved to Arcadia as a small child. She was a case manager for the FL Department of Juvenile Justice until she had to resign due to her health. Dee loved horses and riding in the...
Sidney Johnson Sutphin Jr
Apr 5, 2011
Sidney Johnson Sutphin Jr., age 82, passed away April 5, 2011. Sidney was born April 26, 1928 in Prestonsburg, KY. He moved to Arcadia, FL seven months ago from Lexington, KY. He retired as a claims adjuster in the insurance industry. Siidney had a compassion for helping others community, involving himself in collection and distribution of food and other staples...
Theresa J. Mcgill
Apr 4, 2011
Theresa J. McGill, age 46, passed away April 4, 2011 in Canon, GA. Theresa was born June 16, 1964 in Hollywood, FL, moving to Arcadia, FL in 1967. She moved to Canon, GA 10 years ago from Arcadia. Theresa worked for the city of Arcadia as an accounts specialist and an assistant to the City Recorder for 19 years. She...
James Jones
Apr 1, 2011
James Jones, age 78, passed away, April 1, 2011 in Arcadia, FL. james was born January 12, 1933. Burial was April 4, 2011 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia, FL. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia, DL is in charge of arrangement.
Robert "Bob" Leon Tison Sr
Mar 27, 2011
Robert Bob Leon Tison Sr., 82 of Arcadia Florida passed away March 27, 2011 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte after a brief illness. Bob was born in Frost Proof Florida on February 12,1929. He was the last surviving sibling in his family and was preceded in death by his Parents Ralph N. and Minnie Lee Tison, 3 Brothers...
David L. Brown
Mar 25, 2011
David L. Brown, age 77 of Arcadia, passed away on March 25, 2011 at Desoto Memorial Hospital. Mr. Brown was born on November 26, 1933 in Plant City, Florida to Nathanial J. Brown and Mary F. Stalnaker. He came to Arcadia in 1956. He was Protestant by Faith and he served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He had...
Betty H. Dees Lyons
Mar 25, 2011
Betty H. Dees Lyons, age 81 passed away Friday, March 25, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was born April 29, 1929 in LaBelle, FL. and moved to Arcadia when she was a young girl. Betty then relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL where she remained for the past 53 years. Betty enjoyed traveling and had the opportunity to visit most...
Douglas Deerwood Dawn
Mar 25, 2011
Douglas Deerwood Dawn, age 81, passed away, March 25, 2011 in Arcadia, FL. Douglas was born July 23, 1929 in Chattanooga, TN. He owned and operated D. D. Dawn Egg & Poultry Co. in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, supplying many of the restaurants in the area. He and his family loved to eat at Bea s Restaurant in Chattanooga, TN. He...
Pauline S. Cumbest
Mar 25, 2011
Pauline S. Cumbest, age 59, passed away March 25, 2011 in Port Charlotte, FL. She was born March 4, 1952 in Wauchula, FL to William Seago and Frolia Lanier. She moved to Arcadia 15 years ago from Brandon, FL. Pauline worked as a caregiver in the home health care industry. Pauline was a country girl at heart. She loved chickens,...
R. C. Williams
Mar 24, 2011
R. C. Williams, age 60, Arcadia, FL, passed away March 24, 2011 in Port Charlotte, Fl. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia, FL is in charge of arrangements.
Atharay Atkins, Sr.
Mar 23, 2011
Atharay Atkins Sr., age 89, passed away March 23, 2011 in Arcadia, FL. Atharay was born December 21, 1921 in Baker, FL, moving to Arcadia more than 70 year ago, from Baker, FL. He was a heavy equipment operator. He retired from General Development Corp. as a heavy equipment operator. He also worked for DeSoto County Department of Transportation for...
Aurin A. Collins
Mar 20, 2011
Aurin A. Collins, age 82, of Ft. Ogden, FL, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 in Ft. Meyers, Fl. Aurin was born in Ft. Ogden, FL, August 20, 1928 to Terry A. and Mollie Falany Collins. Aurin was a graduate of Desoto County High School, Class of 1946. He retired as a Master Sergeant (E-8) with the U. S. Army...
Shawn "Cody" Svendsen
Mar 16, 2011
Shawn Cody Svendsen, age 16, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Wauchula, FL. He was born June 22, 1994 in Avon Park, FL and was a lifetime resident. He was a member of Florida s First Assembly of God, Wauchula. Cody was a junior at Hardee High School, Wauchula. He will be remembered as a good student and friend....
Frank E. "Pat" Carter
Mar 14, 2011
Frank E. Pat Carter, age 73, passed away March 14, 2011 in Port Charlotte, FL. Pat was born December 6, 1937, moving to Arcadia, FL in 1967. Pat was the Parks and Recreation Director for the city of Tulsa, OK for seven years, prior to moving to Arcadia. Pat was the head coach for the DeSoto County High School varsity...
Robert Charles "Ted" Carsten
Mar 13, 2011
Robert Charles Carsten Ted , age 80, died at his home in Arcadia, Florida on March 13, 2011. With his family by his side, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born December 19, 1930 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Ted grew up in St. Albans, New York. He would later receive a Bachelors Degree in...
Howard James Farrell
Mar 13, 2011
Howard James Farrell, age 71 died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Desoto Memorial Hospital in Arcadia, FL. He was born on May 24, 1939 in Escanaba, MI to Gladys and Archie Farrell. At time of death Howard and his wife Julie were residing in Zolfo Springs, FL. A few years after discharging from the Air Force, Howard married Julie Levendoske....
Doris R. Glynn
Mar 13, 2011
Doris R. Glynn, age 90, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Sarasota, Fl. surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born March 5, 1921 in Union City, New Jersey. She moved to Miami, FL from New Jersey and worked as a financial secretary for Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, retiring after 30 years of faithful service. Doris also worked...
Essie M. Willis
Mar 12, 2011
Essie M. Willis, age 93 passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 4, 1917 in Moultrie, GA and moved to Arcadia with her family when she was two years old. Essie is of the Christian faith and a member of First Christian Church of Arcadia. She was a wonderful mother,...