Betty Stephens Christ

Betty Stephens Christ

Dec 2, 2010

Betty Stephens Christ, age 87, it is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Betty on December 2, 2010. She was born on January 19, 1923 in Arcadia, Fl. Where she resided her entire life, until recent years, when she moved to Orlando with her daughters. Betty was a warm, sweet, loving woman who brightened the lives...

James E. Prince

James E. Prince

Dec 1, 2010

James E. Prince, age 69, passed away December 1, 2010 in Arcadia, Fl. James was born in West Jefferson, Ohio December 10, 1940. He was a heavy equipment operator and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Am Vets Post 60, Arcadia, FL. James is survived by a son Shawn Prince, Hilliard, Ohio. two...

Antonio A. Gaitan

Antonio A. Gaitan

Nov 29, 2010

Antonio A. Gaitan, age 80, of Arcadia, FL. passed away November 29, 2010 in Arcadia. He was born in Piedras, Negras, Mexico January 17, 1930. He moved to Arcadia in 1967 from Brownfield, Texas. Antonio owned and operated a fruit and vegetable stand in Nocatee, FL. He was a hard working man who loved gardening and staying busy. Antonio was...

Sidney R. Hickin

Sidney R. Hickin

Nov 29, 2010

Sidney R. Hickin, age 67, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 in Lehigh Acres, Fl. He was surrounded by Family and went quietly and without pain. He was born January 22, 1943 in Niagara Falls, Ont. Canada and moved to N. Fort Myers, FL. 51 years ago. Sidney was of the Presbyterian faith. Sidney was a wonderful husband, father and...

Richard A. Douglass, Sr.

Richard A. Douglass, Sr.

Nov 25, 2010

Richard A. Douglass, Sr. 91 was born on November 3, 1919 and passed away on November 25, 2010 in Arcadia, Florida. He was retired from the United States Air Force and from Southland Oil Company. He was a long time member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church, Savannah, GA and attended the Nocatee United Methodist Church, where he sang in...

Lionel (Lee) S. Shapiro

Lionel (Lee) S. Shapiro

Nov 23, 2010

Lionel (Lee) S. Shapiro, age 91, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Arcadia. He was born July 12, 1919 in Harlem, NY. He was formerly of Long Valley, NJ and West Palm Beach, FL. After retiring from construction at the age of 72, Lee graduated from the West Palm Beach Police Academy as the world s oldest rookie. He...

Vera Dianne Mosley

Vera Dianne Mosley

Nov 22, 2010

Vera Dianne Mosley, age 62, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 in Port Charlotte, Fl. She was born November 23, 1947 in Arcadia, FL. and a lifetime resident. Dianne loved her family; she was very devoted to her husband Keith, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors and nature, she like camping, hunting and fishing. Other interests were quilting and...

Francis George Boehm

Francis George Boehm

Nov 19, 2010

Francis George Boehm, age 90, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 in Arcadia, FL. Francis was born October 5, 1920 in New York, New York. Francis was retired from Belcher Oil Company where he was a Tug Boat Captain. His job was to tow the tankers through the channels in and out of the harbors. He served his country as...

Evelyn Meyer Walker

Evelyn Meyer Walker

Nov 17, 2010

On the 17Th day of November 2010, Evelyn Meyer Walker peacefully departed this world. She was surrounded by her friends and family she loved as she slipped away peacefully. She was born September 5, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. There were those that had gone before to wait for her in a better place, her mother and father Eugene and...

Evelyn Meyer Walker

Evelyn Meyer Walker

Nov 17, 2010

On the 17Th day of November 2010, Evelyn Meyer Walker peacefully departed this world. She was surrounded by her friends and family she loved as she slipped away peacefully. She was born September 5, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. There were those that had gone before to wait for her in a better place, her mother and father Eugene and...

Dorothy Jean Garza

Dorothy Jean Garza

Nov 16, 2010

Dorothy Jean Garza, 62, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in Arcadia. She was born February 5, 1948 in Gregory, AK and moved to the area 44 years ago. She was of the Baptist faith. Dorothy loved life, she enjoyed cooking for her family, traveling and playing at the local casinos. Some of her friends might remember her for collecting...

Earlene Barnard Easlick Waters

Earlene Barnard Easlick Waters

Nov 14, 2010

Earlene Barnard Easlick Waters, 85 went home to be with her Lord on November 14, 2010, at her home with her sister and brother at her side. She was born in Jesup, GA on May 30, 1925, and moved to Lakeland at a very early age. Earlene retired from Food Machinery Corp. in the 1970 s and moved to Texas...

John Carl Schudel

John Carl Schudel

Nov 14, 2010

All too soon, John Carl Schudel, 62, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010, at DeSoto Memorial Hospital, in the midst of friends and family. John was born in Monroe, Michigan on September 29, 1948, the oldest child of Glenn and DeLores Schudel. He was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and received a master s degree in...

Mildred C. Meyers

Mildred C. Meyers

Nov 11, 2010

Mildred C. Meyers, ago 92, passed away Thursday November 11, 2010 in Arcadia. She was born July 8, 1918 in Tranquility, NJ and moved to Florida in 1956 from Dover, N.J. Mildred was a very loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family very much. She loved all animals, and was kind to everyone. She enjoyed traveling...

Ronald Joseph Betts

Ronald Joseph Betts

Nov 8, 2010

Ronald Joseph Betts, age 69, passed away November 8, 2010 in Arcadia, FL. Ronald was born July 1, 1941 in Sarasota, Fl . He lived in Myakka City for many years, before moving to Arcadia in 1985. He was a Master Carpenter, working in the building industry. Ronald enjoyed cooking for the band boosters at DeSoto High School and also...

Norma Jane Avant

Norma Jane Avant

Nov 5, 2010

Norma Jane Avant, age 77 passed away November 5, 2010 in Arcadia, FL. Norma was born August 20, 1933 in Arcadia, FL. She was a homemaker. She owned and operated a children s nursery in Arcadia for more than 25 years. Norma was a graduate of DeSoto County High School, class of 1951. Norma loved children and spending quality time...

Lisa Katherine Barbour

Lisa Katherine Barbour

Oct 30, 2010

Lisa Katherine Barbour, 53 of Arcadia, FL passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice in Arcadia, Saturday, October 30, 2010. Lisa was born August 5, 1957 to parents Thomas G. and Ann E. Dellerman. She is survived by her loving son, Cody Ryan, wife Neelam and grandson Jayden Barbour; brother Mark ( Cindy) Dellerman of Vero Beach, FL. Though Lisa was...

Ambra Kay Treadwell

Ambra Kay Treadwell

Oct 27, 2010

Ambra Kay Treadwell, age 61, passed away October 27, 2010 in Arcadia, FL. Ambra Kay was born January 26, 1949 in Arcadia to the Late I. D. and Katherine Eller. She was a former Kindergarten Teacher at Memorial Grammar School, Arcadia, FL. Ambra Kay was a graduate of DeSoto County High School, class of 1967 and was awarded a Bachelor...

Orlando Pret Prince

Orlando Pret Prince

Oct 24, 2010

Orlando Pret Prince, age 83, passed away October 24, 2010 in Arcadia, FL. He was born November 15, 1926 in Perry, FL. He moved to Arcadia more than 45 years ago from Perry. He was a self-employed painter in the constructive industry. Orlando enjoyed fishing and collecting old things. Orlando was a member of the Order of Free Masons and...

Charlie Joe Johnston

Charlie Joe Johnston

Oct 24, 2010

Charlie Joe Johnston, age 75, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010 in Arcadia, Fl. Charlie Joe was born March 15, 1935 in Arcadia, Fl to Charles E. and Aretta Coleman Johnston. Charlie Joe was retired as a Correctional Officer for the FL Department of Corrections. He enjoyed fishing and football. Charlie Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He...