Feb 2, 2024

In loving memory of Carolyn Joyce Coker, who peacefully passed away in Wauchula on Friday, February 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 15, 1937, in Center Hill, FL, she was the beloved daughter of the late Houston and Lillian Moye. Joyce was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 42 years, Harold Gates Coker....

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas Dale Larrison was born in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania on June 4, 1934. The eldest son of Thomas and Lola Larrison, he lettered in baseball, basketball and football before accepting a scholarship to Moravian College in nearby Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  He completed two years at Moravian where he hoped to be...

Feb 1, 2024

Joseph Martin Galicia, age 79 peacefully passed away on February 1, 2024, in Arcadia, Florida.  He was born May 17, 1944, a son to the late Joseph and Regina Galicia in Brooklyn, New York.

He was a Corporal in the Army and in the 509th Airborne in Germany. He was dedicated to many Veterans organizations. He loved...

Feb 1, 2024

Hazel T. Farwell, age 99 passed away peacefully at home in her sleep Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. She was born May 19, 1924 in Wauchula, Florida to Gene Thompson and Ammora Pearl Skinner Thompson. She attended school in Wauchula graduating from Hardee County High School in the Class of 1943. Her first job was packing parachutes...

Jan 29, 2024

Beulah M. Conerly, age 97, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Wauchula, Florida. She was born on November 6, 1926, in Greeneville, North Carolina to the late Willie and Lula Brannon. She has lived in Wauchula, Florida Since 1945, Beulah was a member of the Northside Baptist Church of Wauchula.

She was a very self-reliant...

Jan 28, 2024

David Araujo, age 65, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in Wauchula, Florida. David was born in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was the eldest son of Maria Araujo Alfaro and Benjamin Araujo.

He moved to Florida in his early adulthood where he worked his way up to be a crew leader in the orange harvesting industry....

Jan 24, 2024

Barbara A. Taylor age 72, passed away Wednesday night January 24, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. She was born May 24, 1951 in Delaware, Ohio to Vane and Earnestine Chapman Crites. She has lived in Arcadia since 2003.

Barbara enjoyed cooking, cleaning her home and loving caring for her husband and family. She loved sharing the holidays; Christmas,...

Jan 24, 2024

Billy Warren Dennard passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2024, he was born in Polk County, Florida on February 2, 1938, to James Warren Dennard and Vena Bass.

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

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

Jan 24, 2024

Claude Carlton Saunders "Carl" "Dad" "Dad II" and "Granddaddy", 91, of Wauchula, Florida, passed peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1932, in Augusta, Georgia.

Carl attended grade school at Wauchula Elementary and in 1950 his was the first class to graduate from the newly built Wauchula High School, (which...

Jan 24, 2024

Stefanie Kelley Franklin, 56 Wauchula

Mrs. Stefanie Kelley Franklin, age 56 of Wauchula went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 24,2024 in her home. Mrs. Franklin was a lifelong resident of Polk County. She attended Green Pond Baptist Church of Polk City for many years. At the time of her passing she attended Gateway Church...

Jan 23, 2024

Chris Robert Nickerson, 60, passed away at his home in Zolfo Springs on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Chris, fondly known as "Big Daddy," was a born in Avon Park, Florida, and resided in Hardee County his entire life. He was lifelong dairy farmer. Beyond the farm, he found joy in fishing, hunting, hearts games, and cherished moments...

Jan 22, 2024

Mary Lara Thompson, age 80, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 14, 1943 in Monte Alto, Texas to the late Luciano and Benita Lara.

She has lived in Wauchula most of her life. Mary was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Sebring, Florida. A homemaker dedicated to...

Jan 21, 2024

Sharon Kay Avard went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born on May 23,1949 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, to Lloyd Zimmerman and Velva Stouffer. Sharon had lived in the community for 51 years.

She was a School Teacher for many years, she loved teaching Bible Study and organizing anything that appeared...

Jan 20, 2024

Gary Edward Reese passed away on January 20, 2024, he was born on February 7, 1940, to Sanford Henry Reese and Bertha May Smith.

He had lived in this area for 35 years and was a retired printer and a United States Army veteran.

He enjoyed tinkering and repairing vehicles and printing equipment. He also...

Jan 19, 2024

William George Menck, Jr. age 85, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1938 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to William George Menck, Sr. and Edith Lucille Savage.

He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1957. William had several jobs during his lifetime but worked as a long-haul truck driver for over...

Jan 19, 2024

Abel Castillo, Jr. age 12 passed away with his mother Claudia on January 19, 2024. He was born on February 27, 2011 in Arcadia, FL. to the late Abel Castillo, Sr. and Claudia Reyes Castillo. Abel was a lifetime resident of Desoto County and was a Christian.

Abel was a 7th grade student at Desoto Middle School,...

Jan 19, 2024

Claudia Castillo, age 46 passed away with her son Abel on January 19, 2024 in Arcadia, FL. She was born on January 22, 1977 in Tampa, FL. to Basilio Reyes and the late Petra Araiza. Claudia was a resident of our community for the past 16 years, and lifetime resident of Florida. She was of the Christian and member...

Jan 17, 2024

Linda Sue Keen, age 80, of Arcadia, Fl died peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 80.  She was born Feb. 9, 1943, in Campbellsville, Ky to Haskell and Marie Blevins.  She moved to Lake Placid, Fl in 1980 where she worked as a Teachers Aide for many years before retiring.

Linda was a...

Jan 17, 2024

Don Southwell age 76, passed away Wednesday January 17, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born in Arcadia, Florida on January 26, 1947 to Frank and Ada Ruth Southwell. He was a lifelong resident of Desoto County. Graduating from Desoto High School Class of 1965.

He enjoyed being outside, camping, fishing, cutting swamp cabbage and sitting by...

Jan 16, 2024

Donald Bashore age 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born March 14, 1940, to David Westley Bashore and Florence Henry Bashore, in Sidney, Ohio.

He worked for Bridge Construction and has lived in this area since 1992 coming from Thomas, Oklahoma. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Arcadia.

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