Oct 21, 2023

Beverly Charlene Jones passed away early Saturday morning peacefully in her sleep, October 21, 2023. She was born on April 7, 1959, to David and Jerry Nathe in Dade City, Florida.

She had lived in the community of Arcadia, since she was a small child and left to follow her work career.  She was a member of...

Oct 19, 2023

Gloria Raquel Garcia of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Thursday October 19, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1976, in Wauchula, Florida. She had lived in the Wauchula area for 46 years; she attended Hardee Senior High School.

She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her favorite interests were cruising and traveling....

Oct 17, 2023

Jose Jesus Rojas, 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Wauchula, Florida. He was born in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico on May 30, 1952, to Jose and Maria Rojas. He had lived in this area for fifty years.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will deeply be missed by all who knew...

Oct 16, 2023

Marie Kirkman, age 95, passed away Monday night, October 16, 2023. She was born November 8, 1927.

Oct 16, 2023

Jason Bryan Davis age 43 passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born in Arcadia, Florida to Clayton E. Davis and Janet Ritenburg-Davis on March 22, 1980.

He was a lifelong member in the community and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Jason is preceded in death by his father, Clayton E. Davis, a brother...

Oct 16, 2023

Wanda Louise Watts - Jonas age 76, passed away on October 16, 2023. Wanda was born in Arcadia, Florida to Leslie Otis "Skeeter" Collins and Vera Lillie Boggess Collins on May 11, 1947.

Wanda graduated from DeSoto County High School Class of 1965. She was a member of the Moore Haven Methodist Church. She loved fishing, playing...

Oct 14, 2023

Thomas F. "Tommy" Tyner passed from this earth to his Heavenly home on October 14, 2023, after a hard battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. Tommy was born on April 8, 1942 in Arcadia, Florida to the late Dennis "Clare Boy" and Mabel Tyner. He grew up in Nocatee.  He graduated from Desoto High School in 1960....

Oct 11, 2023

Richard T. Coverdale passed away on October 11, 2023. Richard was born on April 17, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio to Michael & Brenda Coverdale.

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

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

Oct 11, 2023

Mary Jean Faulk, 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in Winter Haven, Florida. She was born in Holmes County, Florida on May 1,1936 to the late Roy & Bonnie Sapp.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaydgrady.com

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

Oct 10, 2023

Bobbie Dewayne Stokes, 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Zolfo Springs, Florida. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on October 10,1955, to Charlie & Milbry Stokes.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11:00am at New Hope Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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Oct 8, 2023

Jackie Cassels passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Jackie was born on July17, 1939, and had been a lifelong resident of the community.

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

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

Oct 8, 2023

Brandon Jay Muse, age 43, passed away on October 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1980 in Arcadia, FL. to Lucky M. and Wendy Dunn Muse. Brandon was a lifelong resident of our community and was of the Baptist faith.

Brandon was a DeSoto High graduate, Class of 1999. After...

Oct 7, 2023

Albert Paul Cooke passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Albert was born on December 19, 1952, in Leigh, England to Albert and Alice Cooke.

He graduated from Leigh High School and was a Welder/Fabricator by trade and was a business owner, until his retirement.

He was a Martial Arts Instructor and Referee for over...

Oct 6, 2023

Joyce I Metzger passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. Joyce was born on July 20, 1937, to Walter Vail and Mary Ricketts Vail in Beecher, Illinois. She was an author and publisher for many years.

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

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

Oct 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Trevino Sr. who passed away on October 5, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

David was born on August 15, 1938, in Los Indios,Texas, and has...

Sep 27, 2023

Betty Dean Sharp of Wauchula, FL, born July 30, 1934, passed away on September 27, 2023. She was dedicated to her family, friends, and community. Betty will be remembered as a gracious Southern lady. She was a beautiful and kindhearted person who was loved by all who knew her. Her memory will be forever treasured in their hearts.

Sep 25, 2023

Selden J. "Spence" Spencer passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born on January 16, 1947 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Samuel Wilbur Spencer and Vivienne Collett Spencer.

He had lived in the community for 20 years and was a teacher at Hardee Senior High School. Selden graduated from West Virginia University in 1969 where...

Sep 24, 2023

Beverley Baldwin Shaw passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Charlotte Harbor. She was born in Delaware, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1943 to Claude Baldwin and Margaret Burrell.

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

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

Sep 24, 2023

Arthur Kenneth Iverson, age 98 passed away Sunday September 24, 2023 in Wauchula, Florida. He was born December 29, 1924 to Arthur Iverson and Regina Mumkal in Harvey, Illinois

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Sep 24, 2023

George Edward Cochran, age 85, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023 at his home in Ona, Florida. He was born on April 4, 1938 in Ona, Florida to the late Ed and Josephine Cochran. George lived in Ona for 85 years where he worked for Carlton Ranch and finally retired.

George was a member of the...