Jul 22, 2024

Celidia Pierre, age 82, passed away Monday July 22, 2024, in Auburndale, Florida. She was born June 17, 1942, in Narac Port- Au-Paix, Hati to Cedieu Petit Jbune and Cinaise Paul.

She lived in the community for 44 years. Her greatest accomplishment was when she brought her children and grandchildren to the United States. She was a...

Jul 19, 2024

Jeraldine Farr Crews, age 88, passed away peacefully at home in Wauchula, Florida, on July 19, 2024.

Jeraldine known as "Jeri" by family and friends, was born May 6, 1936, in Bartow, Florida, to Jerald and Mildred Striplin Farr and was reared in Wauchula, Florida. Jeri attended Hardee County schools and graduated as high school class valedictorian...

Jul 19, 2024

Joseph Haray, age 73, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 in Bowling Green, Florida. He was born on July 11, 1951.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jul 16, 2024

Gilbert Allen Polk, a lifetime resident of Wauchula, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2024, at age 95. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Etha Polk, wife Magdalena (Marlene) Kohlbecher, 5 brothers, Calvin, Cecil, Edgar, Floyd and Hubert Polk, and 2 sisters, Marie Velle and Hazel Ballou. Gilbert is survived by his three...

Jul 16, 2024

Tammy Cooper Ward passed away in Georgia on July 16, 2024 at the age of 57. She was born December 13, 1966 in Punta Gorda, Florida. She graduated from Atlantic High School in Delray Beach in 1985. She was a member of Capel Baptist Church in Cairo, Georgia.

She enjoyed sewing cross stitch and photography and loved...

Jul 15, 2024

Carolyn Joan Perdoch passed away at the age of 79 in Arcadia, Florida on July 15, 2024. She was born in New Rochelle, NY on December 5, 1944 to Alfred T. Terone and Cecelia G. Weidhaas.

She is survived by her husband Roger Perdoch.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral...

Jul 13, 2024

Jerry Raymond Lewis, age 83 passed away on July 13, 2024 in Arcadia, FL. He was born on July 27, 1940 in Sarasota, FL. to the late William E. and Margaret Knight Lewis. Jerry was a resident of our community for the past 45 years. He was raised in Sarasota and his parents and grandparents, and great grandparents were...

Jul 10, 2024

Susan Sams, age 74, was called Home by the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born on November 5,1949 in Colson, KY to Dennis and Minnie Lee Niece.

Susan was so kind, loving, and generous to everyone she met. She always had an open heart and door for anyone in need and will be greatly...

Jul 9, 2024

Rodrigo Hernandez passed away July 9, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born October 23, 1953.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Jul 8, 2024

Martha A. Lajeno, age 62 passed away on July 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 18, 1961 in Reynosa, Mexico to the late Blas Lajeno and Alicia Rivera. Martha has been a part of our community for 45 years.

Martha was a very loving, caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend and...

Jul 7, 2024

Teresa Marie Hines

November 25, 1966 ~ July 7, 2024

Teresa let go and let God on July 7, 2024 after a short battle with cardiac issues.

Teresa loved horseback riding, riding her bike and spending time with family and friends. She loved talking and bragging about Hunter and Easton her grandbabies.

Jul 6, 2024

Gayle C. Gillenberg of Arcadia, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on July 6, at the age of 84 surrounded by her loving family. Gayle was born in Baltimore, MD and the family moved to Arcadia when she was young. Gayle was a proud resident of Arcadia for almost 80 years.She graduated from Desoto County High School in...

Jul 4, 2024

Gene Larue Thompson, 84, passed away at home July 4, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer. He was born April 10, 1940 in Fort Myers, FL. Gene is survived by his wife of 8 years, Ann; a son Gene L. Thompson II (William Cavins) Winter Park, a stepson Brent Harper of New York City, a step grandson Zachary...

Jul 3, 2024

Verna Faye McConnell, age 77 passed away Wednesday morning July 3, 2024 in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born in Arcadia to Henry Tompkins and Lottie Douglas on September 4, 1946. She was a member of Myakka City Church of God, and Arcadia Church of God.

She enjoyed working in her flower garden, going fishing with family,...

Jul 3, 2024

Robert Howe passed away at the age of 82, on July 3, 2024. He was born May 15, 1942.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jul 2, 2024

Janie Autry Kohr, age 89, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Vivo Health Care in Wauchula. Janie was born August 29, 1934, in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Herbert Earl Autry and Montry Opal Lewis Autry.

Janie and her family moved to Wauchula when she was very young. Janie graduated from Hardee High School with...

Jul 2, 2024

Frank "Buddy Norris age 68 passed away Tuesday morning July 2, 2024 in Arcadia Florida He was born April 12, 1956 in Winter Haven Florida to Frank Norris and Faye Williams. He was a 1974 graduate of Desoto High. From high school he joined the Army and was a Military Policeman for 8 years. Leaving the Army he became...

Jul 1, 2024

Kenneth Wesley Johnson age 62 passed away July 1, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born March 1, 1962 in Arcadia, Florida to James Everette Johnson and Irma Jean Morton. He was of the Baptist faith.

Ge enjoyed fishing, playing the lottery, cooking and family gathering.

He is survived by sons Kenneth "Bubba" (Jen) Johnson...

Jul 1, 2024

Gladys Lauretta Cline Albritton, was born on November 2, 1939, in Arcadia, Florida, to the late James Elmer Cline and Edna Marie Paulison Cline. She passed away on July 1, 2024, just109 days after her husband, Sidney Albritton.

She was a good dancer, loved Elvis and sang in the choir. She will be remembered as fierce, quick...

Jun 30, 2024

Donald R. Brown Jr, 81 of Arcadia, Florida passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. He was the son of Donald R. Brown Sr. and Evelyn Walker Brown.

Donald was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed fishing, woodworking and most of all college football.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, M....