Nov 25, 2023

Karen Marie Johnson passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2023. She was born on October 5, 1949 in Wellsville, New York, to Floyd Lawrence Brisbee and Gladys Marie Beach.

Arrangements to be announced later.

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

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

Nov 19, 2023

Charlie Todd Dement, age 59, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 16,1963, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has lived in this area for twenty years. He was a supervisor at Cobb Site Development.

He loved watching NFL Football, Nascar Racing, maintaining his land, cooking and he loved eating...

Nov 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Guadalupe Cuevas Jr. "Lupe/Billy"

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Cuevas Jr., a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this world on November 18, 2023. Lupe or "Billy" as he was affectionately known, had an unwavering love for his family and his...

Nov 18, 2023

Ronald Phillip Neads of Arcadia, FL went home to be with his Lord and savior on November 18, 2023 at the age of 77.  Ronald passed peacefully at his and Debra's home after a courageous fight with Parkinson's disease for 15 years and heart disease for 20 years. Ronald was a loving husband, father, papa, avid hunter and fisherman.  ...

Nov 17, 2023

Donald Earl Albritton, Age 85 passed away Friday November 17, 2023, in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on July 10, 1938, in Wauchula, Florida to Josh and Tomye Albritton.

He has lived in Wauchula his entire life. Donald worked for Cargil where he retired. He enjoyed watching gator football and playing poker.

Donald will...

Nov 14, 2023

Dorothy Lorraine Reese, age 86, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023. At home in Brandon, Florida. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey on February 4, 1937.  Dorothy graduated in 1955 from Hamilton High School. She was a member of Bell Shoals Baptist Church, in Brandon, Florida.  She worked as a legal secretary.

She enjoyed spending time...

Nov 12, 2023

Ann Cochrane Sasser, 98, passed away on Nov. 12, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1925, in Wauchula, Fla., to Streety P. Cochrane and Clara Belle Herndon Cochrane.

She was married to William Fleming Sasser for over 50 years.

He preceded her in death, as did her son, Kenneth W. Sasser.

She...

Nov 12, 2023

Annie Ruth Young, age 76, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born July 9, 1947, in Ardmore, Tennessee to Frank and Annie Lee Thomas Boldin. She graduated from Riverview High School, in Sarasota, Florida.

Ruth worked at the family business Young's Cabinets and was a lunch lady for Sarasota County Schools and was a housewife...

Nov 8, 2023

William Robert "Bob" Gibson, 74 years old, residing in Williston, Florida, was called home to our Lord and Savior on November 8, 2023.

Bob was born on February 9, 1949, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to James and June Gibson. After Bob attended Riverview High School, he went on to serve in the United States Army. After he finished...

Nov 7, 2023

Sharon Lynn Milhoan Willis passed away on November 7, 2023, at De Soto Memorial Hospital Arcadia, FL.

She was born to the late Hodd C. Jr. and Lula Belle Milhoan on June 14, 1967, at Ripley, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother: Gary Gene Milhoan, her grandparents, aunts, uncles,...

Nov 7, 2023

Rena Jane Gause, age 80 passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Arcadia, Florida. She was born January 29, 1943 in Shawneetown, Illinois to Frank and Lorena Alwalt Hayes. Rena was a secretary for a Irrigation Company.

Rena loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and spending time with her family. She loved decorating her home....

Nov 6, 2023

Johnnie Geraldine Floyd, 85, of Wauchula, Florida, passed away at her home on November 6, 2023. Geraldine, as her friends knew her, was born May 10, 1938, to Fred and Addis (Wages) Rowell.

Geraldine worked hard all her life to help raise her kids. She worked for Mancini's Orange Company, Nu Hope and retired in 2000. She...

Nov 6, 2023

Janet C. Sauvey, age 80 passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida. She was born on October 01, 1943, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late James & Delores Lippert Johnson.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com.

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

Nov 6, 2023

Mildred M. Hill, age 94 passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida. She was born August 27, 1929, to Ealem O. Matthews and Ollie Norris in Moultrie, Georgia.  Mildred graduated from Bradenton High School. She enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing. She was employed at G.P.W for 25 years as a charge aide.

She is survived...

Nov 3, 2023

John Manuel Juarez JR.(Chach) Age 48 passed away Friday November 3, 2023, in Wauchula, Florida. He was born December 31, 1974, in Wauchula, Florida. He graduated from Hardee High School.

He lived in Wauchula for 48 years, was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Vogel Bros Building Company. His greatest accomplishment was the day he gave his life...

Oct 30, 2023

Melvin Carl Christianson age 74, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on November 23, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Troy Clay Christianson and Mary Ellen Albritton Sulfridge.

Melvin enjoyed horseback riding, classic car events and frequenting his favorite local food establishments. He was a member of the Cowboy Church. He...

Oct 29, 2023

Sandra Branham age 73, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Port Charlotte, Florida. Sandra was born on March 29, 1950.

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

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

Oct 29, 2023

William Wesley Long, age 61 passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born February 23, 1962 in Arcadia, Florida to Ellie Hugh and Peggy Ola Whidden Long.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Oct 26, 2023

Dorris Dean Rogers, age 68, passed away Thursday October 26, 2023, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born November 6, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi to Raymond and Joretta Morrow Rogers.

Dean enjoyed fishing, wrestling and gardening. His family will remember him as a generous, fun loving, and quirky man.

He is survived by his children Katrina...

Oct 23, 2023

Nona Louise Mathews, age 75, passed away Monday morning October 23, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida. She was born October 7, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Harold and Helen Schaffer. She graduated in the class of 1966 from Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nona loved to crochet, read books, and loved dogs. She volunteered at the Parchment School District...