Joyce Lorraine Provau Green
Jan 1, 2010
Joyce Lorraine Green, age 57, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away, January 1, 2010 in Tampa, Fl. Joyce was born October 29, 1952 in Arcadia to the late Fred and Betty Browning Provau. She was a graduate of DeSoto County High School, Class of 1970. Joyce had worked for Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fl. as an administrative assistant. Joyce is survived...
Tammy Jean Yoder
Dec 26, 2009
Tammy Jean Yoder, age 48, passed away December 26, 2009 in Arcadia. Tammy was born April 27, 1961 in Miami, Fl. She lived in Arcadia for the past 8 years, moving here from Pierson, Fl. She attended the Church of Christ. Tammy was a wonderful wife and mother. She loved her family and demonstrated that with her conscience devotion to...
Ella Ruth Kilbourne
Dec 22, 2009
Ella Ruth Kilbourne, age 87, was called to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 22, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 23, 1922 in Sumrall, MS and spent the last 20 years during the winter in Venice, FL. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, Venice, FL. Ella...
Larry Joe Daniel
Dec 17, 2009
Larry Joe Daniel, age 55, passed away, December 17, 2009 in Arcadia, Fl. Joe was born April 30, 1954 in Winchester County, TN. Joe was a hard working man. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist faith, having attended First Baptist Church of Nocatee. He is survived by his sons. Joseph and...
Howard Harper Halsey
Dec 15, 2009
Howard H, Halsey, age 86, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away December 15, 2009 in Port Charlotte, Fl. Howard was born September 18, 1923 in Morton, Pa. Howard was a winter visitor from West Chester, PA. for several years, making Arcadia his home the last three years. Howard was an educator. He graduated from Williamson Trade School, Media, PA., class of...
Nelso Gutierrez Velazquez
Dec 13, 2009
Nelso Gutierrez Velazquez, age 21, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away December 13, 2009 in Arcadia. Nelso was born in Las Margaritas, Chiapas, Mexico May 29, 1988. He moved to Arcadia three years ago from Mexico. Nelson was a farm laborer and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his parents; Ermitanio and Soledad Velazquez both living in Mexico and...
Grace C. Crawford
Dec 6, 2009
Grace C. Crawford, age 86, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Port Charlotte. She was born November 27, 1923 in Ridgewood, NY. moving to Florida 27 years ago from NY. Grace was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Paul s Catholic Church, Arcadia. She is survived by her husband, Richard H. Crawford of Arcadia, a son...
Lawrence I. "Buddy" Davis
Dec 4, 2009
Lawrence I. Buddy Davis, age 67, passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 13, 1941 in Sneads, FL and moved to Arcadia 47 years ago. He was of the protestant faith. Buddy will be remembered by his family as very hard working and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He...
Ruth Weaver Yama
Dec 4, 2009
Ruth Weaver Yama, age 91, passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 in Arcadia. She was born February 18, 1918 in Six Mile Run, PA. Ruth was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Arcadia. Ruth graduated from Broad Top High School, PA and later became a RN. She married John Charles Yama a hometown boy, when he returned...
Kenneth Howard Garza
Dec 1, 2009
Kenneth Howard Garza, age 66, of Arcadia,Fl. passed away, December 1, 2009 in Arcadia. Kenny was born in Arcadia March 5, 1943 to the late Fitzhugh Bill and Cora Lee Garza. Kenny was a hard worker. He was a truck driver at one time, and a diesel mechanic for Sorrell s Brother Citrus Company until 2001.After 2001, he was disabled...
Ernest L. Currie
Nov 26, 2009
Ernest L. Currie, age 81, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 26, 1928 in Lexington, MA., moving to Florida eighteen years ago from Cape Cod , MA. Ernest was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by his family very much. Ernest was past president...
Mary Pearl Weed
Nov 24, 2009
Mary Pearl Weed, age 74, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away November 24, 2009 in Punta Gorda, Fl. Mary was born in Limestone, Fl. August 3, 1935 to Thomas D. and Minnie Boyette. She retired as a supervisor in the psychiatric ward at the G. Pearce Memorial Hospital. Mary was a graduate of DeSoto High School, class of 1953. She enjoyed...
Richard "Dickie" H. Butler
Nov 21, 2009
Richard Dickie H. Butler, Sr., age 66, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Port Charlotte. He was born August 26, 1943 in Arcadia, FL. and a lifetime resident. He was of the Baptist Faith. Dickie was a very loving and caring, husband, father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be missed by them...
Marcus Elroy Morse
Nov 16, 2009
Marcus E. Morse, age 55, met sunset November 16, 2009 in Zion, IL. where he fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He died from complications of the disease. Sunrise was October 31, 1954 in Ashtabula, OH. and son to the late Lynn H. and Clarissa Canon Morse. Marcus moved to Southwest Florida in 1969 from Ashtabula, OH. He...
Charles " Chuck" I. Simpson
Nov 15, 2009
Charles I. Chuck Simpson, Jr. age 40, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Punta Gorda, Fl. Chuck was born November 13, 1969 in Peoria, IL and moved to Southwest Florida over 37 years ago. Chuck had worked as a carpenter in the construction industry until his health began to fail. He loved working with hydroponics, and...
Harry L. Keene
Nov 13, 2009
Harry L. Keene, age 52, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 in Port Charlotte, Fl. Harry was born December 6, 1956 in Arcadia to Clifford and Hattie Mae McClenithan Keene. Harry was a heavy equipment operator, helping in the construction of golf courses worldwide. He enjoyed photography, taking photos of the places he had traveled during his...
Opal H. Sorrells
Nov 12, 2009
Opal H. Sorrells, age 91, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away November 12, 2009 in Arcadia. Opal was born in Hiram, Ga. August 9, 1918 to Charlie and Lou Ella Denson Hardy. Opal moved from Hiram, Ga. to Arcadia, Fl. in 1945. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and yard work. She also was an avid reader. She loved reading...
Mattie Mae Smith
Nov 12, 2009
Mattie Mae Winchester Smith, age 97, of Lake Placid,Fl., formerly of Arcadia,Fl. went home to greet her Lord November 12, 2009 in Lake Placid, Fl. Mattie Mae was born September 9, 1912 in Moultrie, Ga.to Frank and Willie Mae Winchester. Mattie was a homemaker for her beloved husband Herman who retired from Publix as a district manager. He and George...
Rev. Robert Martin Hughes
Nov 3, 2009
Robert Martin Hughes, age 79, of Arcadia, FL. died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was born September 14, 1930 in Bath Co., KY and moved to Arcadia 36 years ago from Xenia, OH. He grew up farming in Kentucky never straying far from that line of work. However he...
Theodore L. "Ted" Brewer
Nov 1, 2009
Theodore L. Ted Brewer, age 67, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away Nov. 1, 2009 in Port Charlotte, Fl. Ted was born July 9, 1942 in Arcadia, Fl. to James L. and Hazel Williams Brewer. Ted earned his livelihood in the construction industry. Ted served in the National Guard for a brief time. He loved the great outdoors and long walks...