Mar 2, 2024

Zella Marie Warren, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Wauchula. She was born on May 6, 1933, in Zolfo Springs, Florida, to Francis "AL" and Dorothy (Dillard) Hough.

Zella was preceded in death by both parents and her daughter, Debra G. Sanford.

She is survived by her loving husband Vernon L....

Mar 2, 2024

Michael Piarulli, 91, passed away at his home in Arcadia surrounded by his family on March 2. Mike was born on November 14, 1932 in New York City to the late Rosaria (Minninni) and Carlo Piarulli.

Mike proudly served in the US Army and worked for the Mahopac School District for 32 years. He retired to Arcadia,...

Mar 1, 2024

Linda Lou Cottrell age 81, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. She was born February 20, 1943 in Erie, PA to Dale and Jean Sedler Payne.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Feb 29, 2024

Ottis Lamar Higgenbotham, 86, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Georgia, on May 25, 1937 to Russell and Julia Higgenbotham.

A graveside service will be held Monday, March 4, 2024 at 3:00pm at Wauchula City Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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Feb 29, 2024

Clinton Harry Reid, age 67, passed away February 29, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Feb 27, 2024

Betty Carpenter Nicholson, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Betty, along with her twin sister Hetty, was born October 4, 1934, in Carrollton, Mississippi to William Glenn Carpenter and Estelle (Crow) Carpenter. Betty's family eventually migrated to Dade County in South Florida, where she attended Redland and Homestead...

Feb 27, 2024

Eula Juanita Heckert, age 85 passed away in Arcadia, Florida on February 27, 2024. She was born in Miami, Florida on May 8, 1938 to Henry Grimsley and Zimmie Lee McDowell.

Feb 27, 2024

Mr. Roland Thomas Bowser passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  He was born on January 4, 1944, in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania to Arnold Roland Bowser and Ruby Elaine Stouffer.

Online condolences may be made at: www.pongerkaysgrady.com .

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

Feb 26, 2024

Mr. James David Plott, Jr. passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois to James David Plott, Sr. and Francis Louise Shaver.

Online condolences may be made at: www.pongerkaysgrady.com .

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

Feb 24, 2024

Donna J. Fortin, 71, passed away on Saturday 24, 2024, in Bowling Green, Florida. She was born in Derby, Connecticut  on January 18, 1953 to Daniel and Maureen Sullivan.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Feb 24, 2024

Philip Earl Harrison, 63 years old, passed away in Port Charlotte, Florida on February 24, 2024. Philip was born on April 14, 1960, and is the son of Charles W Harrison, Sr and Fay T Harrison of Arcadia. After a long battle of health issues all his life, he went to be with our heavenly Father. Other than his...

Feb 22, 2024

Carl Wayne Pickle, Sr. "Pickle Man" went home to be with our Lord and Savior, February 22, 2024. Wayne was born May 23, 1940, in Manila, Arkansas. He was the son of Adrian Pickle and Trudell Adams. He spent most of his childhood in southern Missouri.

Wayne moved to SW Florida in his early twenties. He owned...

Feb 16, 2024

Steven D. Sorrells entered his eternal home on February 16, 2024, at the age of 73. To honor Steve's memory, his family is holding a celebration of life on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Arcadia.  Visitation will be held at 10:00am with the service at 11:00am, and graveside service to follow at Joshua Creek Cemetery.  ...

Feb 13, 2024

Phyllis Carolyn Green age 96 went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2024.  She was born on December 3, 1927, in Bergen, NY to J. Ward Dalton and Effie (Ryan) Dalton.

Phyllis graduated from DeSoto High School in 1946.  She was a devoted, God-fearing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.   She instilled...

Feb 11, 2024

Mary Ellen Houser from Arcadia, Florida passed away at the age of 84, in Sarasota, Florida. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina on April 20, 1939 to James H. and Josie F. Mauldin. She was a member of The Apostolics of Arcadia. Mary retired from G.P.W., and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, baking, and spending time with her family.

Feb 10, 2024

Johnny J. Jones age 69 passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Brandon, Florida. He was born in Arcadia, FL to Cecil L. Jones and Lorraine Crews Jones on September 20, 1954.

He graduated from Brandon High School and was a lineman in the Seafood Industry.

He was an avid Florida State Seminole fan and...

Feb 8, 2024

Barbara Ann Mosqueda, age 75 passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Wauchula, Florida. She was born January 17, 1949 in Bradenton, Florida to Samuel Wesley Kirkland and Jewel Bentley. She lived in the community for 22 years. She graduated in 1981 from Manatee Community College, she was a former business owner.

She enjoyed fishing, caring for...

Feb 7, 2024

Eldon Carl Sharp age 71 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1952, to Harold and Anna (Kauffman) Sharp in Oscoda, Michigan. He worked for many years as an Aluminum Installer in the Construction Industry. He had lived in the area since 1983 coming from Sarasota, FL. He...

Feb 6, 2024

Erma Lou Colson Carlton passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on October 18, 1950, in Hardee County, Florida to Hoyle and Juanita Colson. She lived in the community her entire life.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula and served as...

Feb 5, 2024

James Wendell Whidden passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1941, in Lakeworth, Florida to William and Frances (Kirkland) Whidden. He had lived in the community for 10 years. He graduated from High School in 1958 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He retired from his job in County Government and was a...