Jun 4, 2023

Maria Torres De Luna of Arcadia, Florida passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, she had lived in the area for 32 years.  Maria was born on September 22, 1953, in Michoacan, Mexico to Bulmaro Torres and Maria De Jesus Cortez.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed...

Jun 4, 2023

Juan Luis Montalvo age 64, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born on October 16, 1958, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Adan E. Montalvo and Sheila Burgos. He had lived in this area for 30 years.

Juan was retired as a Service Technician/Supervisor in the Citrus Industry. He also, was a combat veteran...

May 31, 2023

David Leon Calhoun, age 70 passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 with his loving daughters at his side. He was born on July 2, 1952 in Plant City, FL. to the late Vernon D. and Bernice Williams Calhoun.

David as a young man was called to duty by the United States Army, serving our country proudly....

May 31, 2023

Joan Autry Terrell passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida.

She was born on August 29, 1934 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Herbert Earl and Montry Opal Autry.

She and her family moved to Florida when she was very young.

Joan graduated from...

May 29, 2023

Fast car connoisseur, avid gun collector and retired Army Veteran, Clarence Thomas' life does not end with your reading his obituary.  His life continues as you carry him within your hearts.

Born September 2, 1952, in Andalusia, Alabama to Heze Thomas and Jewel Fain. Clarence was the second oldest of 6 children. Clarence peacefully exited this life...

May 28, 2023

Fleming, Mrs. Jacqueline Kay (DeHollander) Arcadia, Florida.

Jackie, 78, passed away on May 28, 2023, from complications of open-heart surgery.

Jackie was born October 10, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She lived most of her life in Richland and Delton, Michigan until her retirement years. Her family was the most important part of her life. Jackie...

May 28, 2023

Donald Romeo Pomerleau, age 75, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born August 31, 1947 in Lewiston, Maine to Romeo and Lillian Lussier Pomerleau.

May 25, 2023

Sherman William Brookins, age 52, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Zolfo Springs, Florida. He was born November 26, 1970, in Bartow, Florida to Early Floyd Brookins and Jackie Johnson. Sherman is a lifelong resident of Florida, graduated from Lake Wales. He worked for Mosaic as a heavy equipment operator. Sherman worked hard for his family, but enjoyed...

May 25, 2023

Lealon Hamp Rachel, age 79, passed away, Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. He was born February 6, 1944, to Warren and Margaret Rachel in Victoria, Alabama. Lealon was a Vietnam Veteran. He has lived in Arcadia for 66 years.

He is survived by his wife Laura and three children, one daughter Leslie Henderson, two...

May 23, 2023

Robert Nicholas D'Aurora, age 72 passed away Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023. Robert was born September 14, 1950 in Ohio.

Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

May 19, 2023

Edwin Wellesley Rider, 81 passed away on Friday, May19, 2023. He was born on May 22, 1941, in Gilford, Connecticut. He was retired from the United States Air Force.

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

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

May 18, 2023

Javier Gonzalez Martinez, age 63 passed away Thursday morning, May 18, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born August 26, 1959, in Guanajuato, Mexico to his late parents Juvenal Gonzalez and Frumencia Martinez. Javier is retired from the Agriculture Industry. He attended St Paul's Catholic Church. He enjoyed music and playing cards.

Javier will be remembered as...

May 17, 2023

Duane P. White age 74 years old, passed away on May 17, 2023. He was born on August 16, 1948, in Berea, Ohio. He had been an iron worker in the Construction industry and had lived in the Arcadia area for 1 year, and in Ft. Myers for 17 years.

He enjoyed boating, fishing, and Golfing. He...

May 15, 2023

John Newburn Croy, age 75 of Arcadia, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. He has been a resident of Arcadia, Florida for 66 years. John graduated in 1996 from Florida Southern. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree and was employed as Assistant Warden with the Department of Corrections.

He was a member...

May 14, 2023

Aida Iris Ocasio Melendez was born on December 10, 1943, in Coamo, Puerto Rico.  She died on May 14, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Aida was known by her family as Mami, Mama, and Mamita. She was a wife for 60 years and a wonderful homemaker. She loved to take care...

May 12, 2023

Madolyn Murphy Smith was reunited with the love of her life, Hugh, on the morning of May 12, 2023.  She was born Madolyn Fussell on January 18, 1918 to Summer and Zilla Fussell.

She married Hugh Morgan Smith in 1938 and their journey took them to Miami where he worked as a machinist before opening his own...

May 12, 2023

Evelyna N. Richmond age 83, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1939, to Arthur and Emma Nobles in Wauchula, Florida.

She had lived in this area for 83 years and grad uated from Hardee High School. She will be remembered by her family as...

May 9, 2023

Pablo Garcia Ibarra, age 22 passed away Tuesday, May 09, 2023, Tampa, FL. He was born January 7, 2001 in Arcadia, Florida to J Cruz Garcia Garcia and Maria Celina Ibarra.

He was employed at Desoto Memorial Hospital.

Pablo will be remembered as a good person who loved to help people and spend time with...

May 8, 2023

Patrick David Peters, age 83, passed away on May 8, 2023. Patrick was born on October 13, 1939, in Breese, Illinois. He lived in Illinois for 71 years and in Indiana for 6 years and lived in Florida for 6 years. He attended some college and worked in the Information Technology Industry as an IT Specialist.

May 5, 2023

Sherrie Hill Turner, 53, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, Friday morning, May 5, 2023. Born on March 24, 1970, in Orlando, Florida, she was the daughter of Jerry and Christine Hill. She was an exceptional, nurturing and selfless woman who taught by example.

Sherrie was raised in Arcadia, Florida. She loved spending her...