Jul 28, 2023

Cindy Ellen Crites age 71 passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida. She was born in St. Albans, West Virginia on February 18, 1952.

She loved her family and was especially fond of celebrating their birthdays and holiday with them. She was an avid shopper and loved collecting knick-knacks.

She was a...

Jul 27, 2023

Orlando Antonio Hernandez, age 34, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Sarasota Florida. He was born October 19, 1988 to Odilon Antonio and Brigida Hernandez in Hildago, Mexico.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jul 26, 2023

James Odell Robertson Sr, age 73, passed away Wednesday afternoon July 26, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born February 17, 1950, in Russellville, Kentucky. He has been in the community since 2006 and went to Brownville Baptist Church. James was a mechanic in the Automotive Industry.

James enjoyed motorcycles, boating, flying and family gatherings, was very...

Jul 25, 2023

Louis Allen Towne, age 96 passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was born on April 13, 1927, to Louis A. Towne and Helen Livermore Towne in Braintree, Massachusetts.

He had lived in Arcadia, Florida for 22 years moving here in 2001. He was a part of Calvary Baptist Church and...

Jul 25, 2023

Christina H. Wells, age74 passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Arcadia, FL.

Online condolences can be made at pongerkaysgrady.com.

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes are in charge of the arrangements.

Jul 22, 2023

Terrence (Terry) L Welles Sr passed away at home in Lake City, Fl., surrounded by his family on Saturday July 22, 2023.He was born in Arcadia, FL on October 28, 1942, to the late WG "Billie" and Barbara "Bobbie" Welles.

Terry spent 4 years in the United States Airforce. After his service he returned home to become...

Jul 22, 2023

Julian Noel Talamantez, age 78 passed away Saturday afternoon, July 22, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born on June 1, 1945 to Julian and Beatrice Cantu Talamantez in Del Rio, Texas.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jul 20, 2023

Edna E. Dees, age 92 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1930 in Fort Ogden, FL. to the late Albert V. and Minnie E. Grantham Barnwell. Edna was a lifetime resident and member of Fort Ogden Community Church, formally known as Fort Ogden United Methodist Church.

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Jul 19, 2023

Claude Dale Mitchell, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 10, 1962, to his parents Claude Dale Mitchell, Sr. and Geraldine Marie Norton.

There are no arrangements at this time.

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

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes Arcadia has been entrusted...

Jul 18, 2023

Travis Lamar Higginbotham, 34, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Allegan, Michigan, on July 23, 1988, to Authur & Lisa Higginbotham.

He had lived in this area for 18 years. He will be remembered by his family as a wonderful son, father, and brother and his family will always...

Jul 15, 2023

Lloy Edward White, age 80 of Baconton, Georgia, died on Saturday July 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on December 10, 1942, in Duval County, Florida to the late Lloy Earle White and Marion Elizabeth Tibbits White.

He was married to the late Kay Rupel White. He was a veteran of the United...

Jul 14, 2023

Mary Jane Barker of Arcadia passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John Adam Pfenning and Elizabeth Fuchs. Mary was an accountant working for several businesses during her career.

Services will be at a later date.

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

Jul 14, 2023

Bob was born and raised in Arcadia, Florida.  Bob was married to the love of his life, Carol, for 27 years.  He is also survived by his daughters Paige (Scott) Williams and Farrah (Dan) Ryals; by his grandchildren Cason Cross, Dailyn Ryals, Hadley Williams, and Halyn Williams.  He is also survived by 5 step-children:  Diana Heitman, Donna (David) deSilva,...

Jul 11, 2023

Sylvia J. Pickle, age 75 passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Arcadia, Fl. She was born on July 7, 1948, in Arcadia, Florida to the late Harold and Betty Williams Edmark. Sylvia was of the Baptist faith and a life-long resident of DeSoto County.

She enjoyed fishing, camping, canning, arts and crafts, quilting, barbeques and family...

Jul 10, 2023

Virgnia Weese 80, passed away on Monday July 10, 2023, in Zolfo Springs, Florida.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jul 8, 2023

Laura Ann Vill, 58, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Wauchula, Florida. She was born in New Jersey on May 29, 1965, to Arthur & Maureen Vincent.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Jul 7, 2023

Colette Marie Rodgers Dupuis, age 56 passed away Friday morning, July 7, 2023. She was born March 13, 1967 in Tampa, Florida to John Tucker and Colata Williams Tucker. She graduated at Desoto County High School class of 1986. Colette enjoyed caring for animals, loved to be around water, and had an open door and heart for anyone that...

Jul 6, 2023

Lula B. Robinson, age 75 passed away Thursday, July 06, 2023, in Arcadia, FL. She was born January 1, 1948, in Hollandale, Mississippi to the late Frank and Bessie Rembert.

She was a member at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Arcadia, Florida. Lula had a huge talent for cooking and enjoyed making meals for her...

Jul 5, 2023

George C Helms Jr., 88, of Wauchula passed away Wednesday, July 5th in Winter Haven, FL. Born May 31, 1935 to the late Collie & Dorothy Helms in Wauchula.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula and was employed at the United States Postal Service for over 30 years before retiring in 1992.He...

Jul 3, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Muller Johnson, age 73, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on August 9, 1949, in Logansport, Indiana, to Milton & Inez Muller. She has lived in the community for 52 years. She graduated in 1967 from Riviera Beach High School. Sarah was a teacher, homemaker and licensed Mental Health Counselor....