Arie L. Graham, age 83, final sunset was Friday, March 26, 2010 in Sarasota, FL. Her first sunrise was February 3, 1927 in Union Springs, AL and moved to Arcadia sixty years ago from Wauchula, FL. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Arie was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister and...
Leslie Boots Roan, Jr., age 81, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away March 26, 2010 in Arcadia. Boots was born March 2, 1929 in Arcadia. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Korean Service Metal, the National Defense Metal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. He was retired after 40 years...
Howard P. Miller, age 74, entered into eternal peace on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Arcadia. He was born November 12, 1935 in Freeport, NY. Howard was a graduate of Hempstead High School in New York and attended college at Farmington, which he studied Advertising and Art. After college Howard joined the US Army and was stationed at Camp Leroy...
Charleton P. Younts, age 92, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at his home in Arcadia. He was born September 27, 1917 in Houston, TX. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Akiko Young, age 77, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in Arcadia. She was born August 5, 1932 in Okinawa, Japan. Akiko enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She will be missed by them very much. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy (Jennifer) Young and Michael (Debbie) Young, both of Arcadia, FL. Three grandchildren, Devon Young, Ryan...
Patricia J. Mobbs, age 56, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at home. She was born May 7, 1953 in Colchester, VT. She moved to Florida seventeen years ago from Richmond, VT. Patricia was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Arcadia. Patricia was a very loving, giving individual and will be missed by...
Blanche Cramer, age 81, passed away March 12, 2010 in Arcadia, Fl. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 50 No. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia, FL. 863-494-4101 is in charge of arrangements.
Benjamin Franklin Benny Russ, age 28, of Myakka City, Fl. passed away March 11, 2010 in Myakka City. Benny was born in Arcadia, Fl. October 7, 1981 and spent most of his life in and around Arcadia. Benny loved fishing, hunting, and hanging out with his family and friends listening to loud music. Benny worked as a heavy equipment operator...
Alfonso Hernandez Ocampo, age 19, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away in Plant City, FL. He was born in Mexico. He worked as a laborer in agriculture . He was of the catholic faith. Alfonso is survived by his sister; Marcelina Hernandez De Rincon, Arcadia, Fl. and his mother Alberta Hernandez Ocampo, in Mexico. A funeral service will be conducted at...
Dorothy I. Gaskins, age 90, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Port Charlotte, FL. She as born November 13, 1919 in Humboldt, IA and moved to Arcadia sixty-five years ago from Iowa. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Arcadia. Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister and will be missed by her family and...
Marietta M. Rita O'Brien, age 91, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loved ones on March 7, 2010. Born December 16, 1918 in Beal City, Ml., Rita years ago taught Arts and Crafts in her home, and was active with March For Dimes and Girl Scouts. She was charter member of both St. Therese and St. Gerard Churches....
Vanessa Guerrero, age 21, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 in Bradenton, FL. She was born July 2, 1988 in Sulphur Springs, TX., moving to Arcadia, FL. 20 years ago with her family. Vanessa was a wonderful daughter, sister and friend and all who knew her loved her. She was an active member of St Paul s Catholic Church, Arcadia....
Adrian Brown Waller, Jr., age 89, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Englewood, FL. He was born October 15, 1920 in Florida. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:00AM at the chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, 50 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia, FL. Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home.
Maribel Hernandez Aparicio, age 24, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away March 5, 2010 in Sarasota, Fl. Maribel was born in Baja California, Mexico, December 5, 1985. She moved to Arcadia nine years ago from Mexico. Maribel was a member of St. Paul s Catholic Church, Arcadia, Fl. Maribel is survived by her parents; Sylvester and Magdalena Aparicio Paz, Mexico, a...
Edward W. Sheppard, age 59, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010 in Arcadia, FL. He was born June 24, 1950 in Zephyrhills, FL. moving to Arcadia 26 years ago from Auburndale, FL. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon A. Sheppard of Arcadia, FL., two sons, Ernest J. (Laure) Sheppard and Jeffery A....
Martha R. Gosda, age 73, passed away Wednesday, March 03, 2010 in Arcadia. She was born July 12, 1936 in Lincoln, IL and moved to Arcadia fifteen years ago from Lincoln. She was of the Presbyterian faith and active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Arcadia. Martha was a graduate of Delmar College in Corpus Christi, TX obtaining her...
Dorothy Mae McLendon, age 70, passed away, March 2, 2010 in Arcadia, Fl. Dorothy was born September 4, 1939 in Arcadia. Dorothy was a graduate of Desoto County High School, class of 1957. Dorothy was a homemaker. She loved doing puzzles of any kind, cooking, and reading. Dorothy is survived by a son; James Jimmy McLendon, Nokomis, Fl. and a...
Jordan Gage Freytes, six weeks of age, passed away Sunday February 28, 2010 in Lake Placid, FL. He was born January 18, 2010 in Port Charlotte, FL. He is survived by his parents, Lindsay A. Freytes and Ryon G. Bland of Lake Placid, FL., one brother Austin Clay Roberts of Lake Placid, FL. , maternal grandparents, Pam and Fred Freytes...
Odell N. Bass passed away February 27, 2010 at age 86. She was born February 17,1924 in Cleo, Alabama and moved to Arcadia 62 years ago. Odell retired as a Registered Nurse for the late Harold S. Agnew,MD after 32 years of faithful service. She was a member of First Baptisit Church of Arcadia. She enjoyed quilting,square dancing and bluegrass...
Barbara Elaine Rice, age 73, passed away February 26, 2010. Barbara was born October 17, 1936 in Jamestown, New York and moved to Arcadia in 1973 from Silver Springs, MD. Barbara retired as Night Clerk for the Best Western Motel, in Arcadia. She and her late husband owned and operated Tri-Palm Automotive, Arcadia until her husband's passing July 11, 1989....