Evelyn B. Budd
Mar 2, 2009
Evelyn B. Budd, age 82, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 in Bradenton, Fl. She was born on October 29, 1926 in Arcadia, Fl. A lifetime resident moving to Bradenton, Fl. in the early 80 s to be near her daughter and family. She was of the Methodist faith. As a 1944 graduate of DeSoto High School, she purchased a...
Gary David Wynn, Sr.
Feb 28, 2009
Gary David Wynn, Sr., age 53, passed away in Brooksville, Fl. Feb. 28, 2009 Gary was born in Jacksonville, Fl. April 24, 1955 He lived in No. Ft. Myers and was formerly of Arcadia. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a machinist mate aboard the USS Portland LSD 37. He was a licensed waste water operator,...
Gordon D. Stephens
Feb 28, 2009
Gordon D. Stephens, Sr., age 73, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Gordon was born in Arcadia, Fl., the son of the late Joseph M. Stephens, Sr. and Opal (Keen) Mc Cray. He retired from the Florida Highway Patrol in Melbourne, Fl. in 1981 and is a member of the Masonic Lodge...
John E. Perry
Feb 26, 2009
John E. Perry, age 80, passed away February 26, 2009 in Arcadia, Fl. He was born June 4, 1928 in Alpena, Mi. Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home.
Sandra L. Wilson
Feb 25, 2009
Sandra L. Wilson, age 70, passed away February 25, 2009 in Fort Myers, Fl. She was born August 28, 1938 in Flint, MI. Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home.
Mary Caroline Funderburk
Feb 21, 2009
Mary Caroline Funderburk, age 93, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away Feb. 21, 2009 in Arcadia, Fl. Mary was born in Richmond, IN January 29, 1916 and had lived in Arcadia since 1980, moving here from Miami, Fl. Mary graduated from business college and began a career in bookkeeping.. She maintained the books for Dayton Buick for five years, and at...
Charlie B. Rhoades
Feb 20, 2009
Charlie B Rhoades, age 91, passed away Friday February 20, 2009 in Port Charlotte, Fl. He was born December 2, 1917 in Moulton, Al. moving to Florida in 1939. Charlie has lived in Tampa, Bradenton, Parrish then moving to Arcadia in 1964. Charlie s favorite hobby was fishing, both salt and freshwater. He also enjoyed farming; he was described as...
Sarah Margaret Pipkin Fraley
Feb 17, 2009
Sarah Margaret Pipkin Fraley, age 79, passed away February 17, 2009 in Sarasota. She was born April 16, 1929 in Tifton, GA moving to Arcadia when she was six years old from there. Sarah and her late spouse John spent much of their time traveling the world together. She enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, gardening in the yard and was an...
David Richardson, Jr.
Feb 15, 2009
David Richardson, Jr., age 61, passed away February 15, 2009 in Arcadia. Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home.
Gerald Julien
Feb 14, 2009
Gerald Julien, age 67, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009 in Arcadia. He was born September 18, 1941 in Saint Casimir, Quebec, Canada. Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home.
Jean L. Yeaster
Feb 12, 2009
Jean L. Yeaster, age 83, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away, Feb. 12. 2009 in Port Charlotte, Fl. jean was born in Lapeer, Michigan June 2, 1925 moving to Arcadia 20 years ago from Flint, Michigan. Jean worked was a barmaid, who, according to her husband, Dale, was very good at her job. Jean enjoyed entertaining and having fun with her...
David Paul Sams, Sr.
Feb 12, 2009
David Paul Sams, Sr., age 58, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away, February 12, 2009 in Sarasota, Fl. David was born in Tampa, Fl., moving to Arcadia as an infant. David was a graduate of DeSoto Co. High School class of 1968 . He attended many technical classes after graduation in order to keep on top of his profession. He was...
Nell Ziglar Palmer
Feb 8, 2009
Nell Ziglar Palmer, age 93, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away, February 8, 2009 in Arcadia. Nell was born August 11, 1915 in Comer, Al. and had lived in Arcadia since 1938, moving here from Dothan, Al. Nell was a Registered Nurse, receiving her nursing degree in 1939. Nell began her nursing career working with Arcadia General Hospital and relocated with...
Vicki Lowery
Feb 1, 2009
Vicki Lowery, age 34, passed away February 1, 2009 in Arcadia. She was born August 11, 1974 in New York. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Ann Foster
Jan 30, 2009
Shirley Ann Foster, age 78, passed away Friday, January 30, 2009 in Arcadia. She was born October 3, 1930 in Utica, NY and moved to Arcadia from there in 1970. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family very much. She devoted and spent much of her time helping with all...
Maclovio Valencia Rafael
Jan 23, 2009
Maclovio Valencia Rafael, age 48, passed away January 23, 2009 in Charlotte County, Fl. He was born March 15, 1960 in Oaxaca, Mexico. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Timmothy Aaron Hartman
Jan 21, 2009
Timothy Aaron Hartman (LDW), age 61, passed away January 21, 2009. He was born November 9, 1947 in Syracuse, NY. Tim served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He became a Mason in Syracuse, NY. LDW and Barbara were married at Post 60 of Arcadia, Fl. on February 12, 2005. Tim had worked for Desoto County in the Parks...
Nancy J. Welker
Jan 16, 2009
Nancy J. Welker, age 92, of Arcadia, Fl. passed away, January 16, 2009 in Arcadia. Nancy was born May 10, 1916 in Quitman, Arkansas and had lived in Arcadia since 2001, moving here from Arkansas. Nancy worked as a factory worker for the automobile industry. She was a homemaker and an active member of Temple Baptist Church, Arcadia. She loved...
Lorine C Henshaw
Jan 11, 2009
Lorine Rene C. Henshaw, age 81, passed away Sunday January 11, 2009 in Arcadia. She was born on February 25, 1927 in Chattanooga, TN moving to Arcadia 46 years ago from Monroe Co., Florida Keys. Rene, as everyone knew her by loved her family very much and spending time with them. She was a very active member of the Am...
Louis Q. Roberson, Sr.
Jan 11, 2009
Louis Q. Roberson Sr., age 79, passed away Sunday , January 11, 2009 in Arcadia, FL. He was born August 12, 1929 in Nocatee, Fl and lived most of his life as a resident of DeSoto County. He was a real family man , his love for his wife Lois, children, grand children and great- grand children would be what...