Aug 31, 2023

Mary K. Cameron Adams "Mary Cameron" of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Mary was born in Iuka, Mississippi to William T. Price and Artie Broughton.

She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. She had lived in the community for 64 years. She worked for 15 years as a waitress at Knights...

Aug 28, 2023

Mr. Marshall Edward Frazier age 74 of Wauchula, Florida died on Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born in Bartow, Florida on September 16, 1948, to Robert Hampton Frazier and Margorie Waters Frazier.

He was in the community for over 35 years, a graduate of Union County High School class of 1968. He was retired from Hardee...

Aug 27, 2023

Howard Luis Day, age 67, passed away Sunday morning on August 27, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born on February 17, 1956, in Hialeah, Florida to William Howard Sanford Day, and Leila Martinez. Howard passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Howard is survived by...

Aug 25, 2023

Donna Sue Williams, age 61, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, in Bartow, FL. She was born on March 27, 1962, in Arcadia, FL to Jimmy Smith, father and the late Eulojia Mendoza, mother. Donna was a lifetime resident of the community.

Donna will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She spent...

Aug 24, 2023

Winnie Williams, 97, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Ridgeville, South Carolina. She was born in Tampa, Florida on September 1, 1925, to Cecil C. & Eula Langford.

There will be a visitation at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home Wauchula 205 N. 9th Avenue, on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 11:00AM-11:30AM. The services will follow at 11:30Am...

Aug 22, 2023

Gilberto Ruiz Castillo, 51, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 22, 2023, to Gilbert & Luz Ruiz.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Aug 21, 2023

Emma Gomez De Perez age 59 passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. Emma was born in Santas Marias Michoacan, Mexico on April 4, 1964.

She had lived in the community for 30 years and was formerly employed by the Hardee County School Board for 14 years. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Aug 20, 2023

Vernita Mae Burns was born in Arcadia, Florida on October 29, 1944, to Zetti Mae Blandin-Martin and Willie Martin. She was a God-fearing woman and a devoted wife to her husband Willie Burns for 56 years. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing with her husband, always competing with him for fun.

She also enjoyed writing, especially...

Aug 19, 2023

Irene A. Rios age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Pescadito, Texas, on July 8, 1936, to Cruz Almaguer and Juanita Salazar. She had lived in this community for 47 years.

She was a Christian lady and part of the Iglesia Cristiana Patco De Fe.

Irene was a...

Aug 19, 2023

Allan Joseph Burtscher, age 76, passed away on August 19, 2023, in Arcadia, FL.  Allan was born on February 25, 1947, to the late Joe Keller Burtscher and Dorothy L. Rape Burtscher.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Allan was a lifelong resident of Arcadia, graduating from DeSoto County High School as a member of the Class...

Aug 18, 2023

Marcia Lynn Jackson, age 77, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born August 29, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Glenn Walters, and Lorena P. Hall.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Aug 17, 2023

Robert Leroy Slatton age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born in Carleton, Michigan on November 15, 1940.

Arrangements to be announced at a later date.

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

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

Aug 17, 2023

Dave Edward Daughtrey, age 55 passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born May 21, 1968, in Arcadia, Florida to David Daughtrey and Ann Myrtle Miske Daughtrey.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, 4 wheeling, and his dog scooter. His family will remember him as happy, friendly and always trying to help others. Dave went to Nocatee Church...

Aug 10, 2023

Raul A. Cardenas, age 89, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born January 11, 1934, in Camaguey, Cuba to Juan F. Cardenas and Petrona L. Salazar.

Raul has been in this community 25 years. He owns and operated Cardenas Supermarket. Raul was an amazing spouse, father, grandpa and friend, who loved his...

Aug 9, 2023

Betty Joyce Henderson, 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in Wauchula, Florida. Betty was born in Wauchula on January 30, 1935, to William Henry Spears and Ruby Dean Spears.

She married in 1958 to Mr. Maurice Henderson who was the love of her life.

She was a wonderful mother, homemaker, and faithful member...

Aug 7, 2023

Wilma G. "Midge" Van Ness, age 92 passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023, in Sarasota, FL. She was born on September 9, 1930, in Myakka Head, FL to the late Richard Hadaway and Gladys Hadaway Cunningham. Midge lived in her younger years in Reading, PA, Camp Springs, MD, Montgomery, AL, but returned to Florida and remained a resident...

Aug 6, 2023

Emel "Mel" Hazen, 75, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on August 6th 2023, after a long and difficult battle against his declining health.  He spent his last days in the company of loved ones, and will be greatly missed by his devoted wife, family, and friends.

Mel was born June 7th, 1948, in Panama, and grew up...

Aug 5, 2023

Thomas Joseph Moramarco age 86 passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Thomas was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Thomas J. Moramarco and Rosa Lella Moramarco.

He is survived by his wife Catherine A. Moramarco and daughter Gina M. Rallo.

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

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes Arcadia...

Aug 4, 2023

Jo Ann Maddox Garner, 82, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born in Pahokee, Florida on June 14, 1941, to the late  Aubry & Thelma Hunter.

She lived in Wauchula, Florida for 42 years, the last 9 years in Lake Placid, Florida. Jo Ann graduated from Sebring High School in...

Aug 3, 2023

Edwin Christopher Rackeweg, III sadly passed away on August 3, 2023 at the age of 40.

We are all devastated by this huge loss, and he will be forever missed. He was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a heart of gold, a big smile for everyone he met and was always a joy to...