Yolanda Hernandez

Yolanda Hernandez

May 22, 2024

Yolanda Hernandez, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Edinburg, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1955, in Hidalgo County, Texas

She had lived in Zolfo Springs for approximately 50 years where she retired. She attended St. Michaels Church for several years but recently attended Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witness.

She...

Sierra Todd Tyner

Sierra Todd Tyner

May 22, 2024

Sierra Todd Tyner, age 21, passed away May 22, 2024.

Nathan Allen Hampton

Nathan Allen Hampton

May 21, 2024

Nathan Allen "Hambone" Hampton age 41 passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born in Port Charlotte, FL on August 20, 1982, to Jim Hampton and Linda Naomi English. He was a lifelong resident in the area. He considered himself "Mayor of Arcadia" self-appointed. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was a Truck Driver in...

Eva L. Riley

Eva L. Riley

May 20, 2024

Eva L. Riley age 67, passed away Mat 20, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. She was born in Tampa, Florida to Charles and Isabelle McLeod on December 30, 1956.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Margaret Peg Gardner

Margaret Peg Gardner

May 19, 2024

Margaret (Peg) Gardner passed away at her home on Sunday May 19th in Arcadia, FL

She was born on November 11, 1945, to Velma and Russell Williams in Schenectady, New York. Peg worked for 34 years as a Tax Technician for the State of New York. She was an avid bowler and golfer. For many years she...

Jonathan Wagner

Jonathan Wagner

May 18, 2024

Jonathan Wagner, age 62 passed away on Saturday May, 18, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born September 27, 1961 to David Tatman and Peggy Ellis. Jon was an avid Nascar Fan. He rarely left home without his best friend and canine companion, Bentley. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived...

Martha Ann Smith

Martha Ann Smith

May 18, 2024

Martha Ann Smith, age 61, passed away Saturday night in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born in Arcadia, Florida to Ebby and Genevieve Smith on September 8, 1962. She was a lifelong resident and was of the Baptist faith. Martha was fun loving and enjoyed her time spent at McDonalds, fixing and eating hamburgers.

She is survived...

John Stephen Alberts

John Stephen Alberts

May 17, 2024

John Stephen Alberts, age 52 passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on November 21,1971 in Maitland, Florida to Fred and Carolyn Alberts.

Steve graduated in 1989, from Hardee Senior High School. He lived in Sarasota and Manatee Counties most of his life. He was employed at Gemaire Distributors as an...

Francis Morris Howard

Francis Morris Howard

May 17, 2024

Francis Morris Howard, age 89, passed away Friday morning May 17, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born June 14, 1934 in Arcadia, Florida to Frank J. and Mabel L. Howard.  He graduated from Bradenton High, class of 1952. He was a member of New Day Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from...

Jimmy Lee Schwab

Jimmy Lee Schwab

May 13, 2024

Jimmy Lee Schwab, age 90, passed away May 13, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born May 1, 1934 to Edwin and Marie Elizabeth Schwab Sr. in Moraine, Ohio.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Barbara Lynn Easter

Barbara Lynn Easter

May 11, 2024

Barbara Lynn Easter, age 46, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born in Meadow Woods, Florida on March 18, 1978 to Andy Garza and Linda Riley.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jeanette Thornton Bishop

Jeanette Thornton Bishop

May 11, 2024

Jeanette Thornton Bishop, age 71, passed away on Saturday May 11, 2024 at her home in Wauchula. She was born on July 31, 1952 in Wauchula, Florida to the late Marshneil and Marjorie Thornton.

She was a lifelong resident of Hardee County where she retired as a waitress. She loves being at home with her family, shopping...

Omar Gutierrez Gomez Jr.

Omar Gutierrez Gomez Jr.

May 11, 2024

Omar Gutierrez-Gomez Jr. age 22, passed away on Saturday, May 11,2024 in Wauchula, Florida. He was born in Arcadia, Florida on February 7, 2002 to Omar and Roselia Gutierrez-Gomez.

The Visitation will be Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home Wauchula from 6:00PM-8:00PM.

The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May...

Dan Carroll Shelfer

Dan Carroll Shelfer

May 8, 2024

Dan Carroll Shelfer, age 84 of Arcadia, Florida passed away on, Wednesday May 8, 2024, at 9:45am in his home surrounded by his family.

Dan was born on August 1, 1939, to Arthur and Martha Ella Carroll Shelfer in Arcadia, Florida. He served in the United States National Guard for 8 years. He graduated DeSoto County High...

Belva Vance

Belva Vance

May 7, 2024

Belva Lee Vance, age 77, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born on August 13, 1946, to the late William and Margaret Lee of Bell Buckle, TN. She was married to her beloved husband, Gray (Joe) Vance for nearly 56 years.

She lived in Hardee County for 55 years. Graduating from Middle Tennessee State University...

Kenneth E Thompson

Kenneth E Thompson

May 7, 2024

Kenneth E. Thompson, age 84, passed away on May 7, 2024 in Wauchula, Florida. He was born in Lake Hamilton, Florida on February 11, 1940, to the late Dallas and Juanita Thompson.

He has lived in Wauchula since 1959, Kenneth worked for Overlook Grove in Ona, Florida Fertlizer in Wauchula and Orange Enterprises. he enjoyed bird hunting,...

Thomas E Brauckhoff

Thomas E Brauckhoff

May 4, 2024

We are saddened to announce the death of loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Thomas Edward Brauckhoff. Tom was a long-time resident of Zolfo Springs, Florida. He passed away peacefully at the age of 85 at Tidewell Hospice House in Arcadia, Florida on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He will be missed beyond measure....

Constance Albritton

Constance Albritton

May 3, 2024

Constance Albritton, age 77, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. She was born in Royston, Georgia on April 8, 1947, to Dewitt and Evelina Ertzberger.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Vincenzo Palermo

Vincenzo Palermo

Apr 29, 2024

Vincenzo Palermo, age 89 passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024.  Vincenzo was born in Naples, Italy on February 2, 1935 to Giovanni Palermo.

He worked as a tile setter in the Construction industry and was also a restaurant owner in Port Charlotte. He loved cooking and enjoyed serving up great food.

He was a...

Alice Bowe Carter

Alice Bowe Carter

Apr 28, 2024

Alice Muriel Bowe Carter, 87, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

While Alice came across mild-mannered, she was tough as nails. Alice grew up in a three-room house on a mountaintop near Rosina, West Virginia, affectionately known as the homeplace. The youngest of seven children, she was well looked after and told stories...