Apr 12, 2023

Kenneth Jeffery Sikes, age 42, passed away Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, in Punta Gorda, Florida. He was born June 15,1980 in Hardee County. He was a native of Florida, graduated from Desoto County High School in 1998. Jeff was an Electrician and Musician, he loved being a musician and played lead guitar for local SWFL bands; Surface...

Apr 9, 2023

Ernestine Lee Crites age 94, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born on November 20, 1928 to Holbert and Inez Boggs Chapman in Richwood, West Virginia.

She had lived in this area for 44 years, was a home maker and volunteered at DeSoto Memorial Hospital. She will be remembered by her family as a...

Apr 5, 2023

Thomas James Campbell, Jr. passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1961, in Gainsville, Florida to Thomas James Campbell, Sr. and Sandra Mikell Campbell.

Online condolences may be at: www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Arrangements to be announced at a later date.

Apr 5, 2023

Elijah Levoy Mayfield passed away peacefully at Cloverdale Manor in Scottsboro, AL, on April 5, 2023, at the age of 85. He is survived by his loving wife Lucille Summers Mayfield, his children including Debbie (Randy) Weekley of Ocala, FL, Eddie (Deborah) Mayfield of Belleview, FL, John (Theresa) Mayfield of Palm Coast, FL, Greg Mayfield of Dade City, FL,...

Apr 3, 2023

Avis B Sunday, 67, passed away on Monday April 3,2023, in Auburndale, Florida. She was born in Arcadia, Florida on October 7, 1955, to Lewis & Murtis Sunday.

online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Apr 3, 2023

Rayburn Lee Noblett, 62, of Bowling Green passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence.

Rayburn was born on August 13, 1960 to Robert 'Bud' and Delilia 'Polly' Noblett in Onekama, Michigan. Moving to Hardee County as a child, he lived here and Polk County his entire life.

He was a graduate of Hardee...

Apr 2, 2023

Wallace (Wallie) Albritton, age 56, passed away on April 2,2023. He moved to Arcadia in the 8th grade until 1998 when he moved to Fort Myers for his job.

He had recently returned to Arcadia in 2021. He was currently employed with FPL as a journeyman lineman, and was a proud member of Local Union 641 since...

Apr 1, 2023

Curtis Richard White, age 76 passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. He was born January 12, 1947, in Arcadia, Florida, to Willie Mae White.

Curtis retired from Desoto Corrections after 23 years of service. He was a diehard Gators fan and loved the dolphins, he enjoyed fishing and his grandchildren....

Apr 1, 2023

Floyd Smith Green Jr., passed away on April 1, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1928, in Chenoa, Illinois to Floyd Smith Green Sr. and Cornelia Smith. He was a veteran of the US Army, he was a business owner in the Pest Control Industry.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Online...

Mar 24, 2023

Scott Michael Bailey passed away at his home in Arcadia, Florida on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was born in Elmira, New York on January 10, 1967.

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

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

Mar 24, 2023

Eleazar Espinoza Castro was born in Jamanducuaro, Michoacan, Mexico in1943. Eleazar moved to Arcadia 30 plus years ago and worked in the Citrus Industry as an Agricultural Worker.

He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Arcadia.  He loved spending time with his family and friends, he loved to sing and enjoyed Mariachi music. He...

Mar 22, 2023

Carmen Hernandez, age 67, passed away on March 23, 2023 in Wauchula, Florida. Carmen was born on February 15, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas. He had lived in this area for fifty-four years.

He had been employed at Florida Institute Neurologic Rehabilitation for 35 years.

He attended Union Congregational in Avon Park. He enjoyed watching...

Mar 22, 2023

Vivian Mothershed Trumpower, age 86, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Lake Placid, Fl. Vivian was born June 8, 1936, in Dowling Park, Florida. She was a graduate of DeSoto County High School, Class of 1954. She was a supervisor for the department of Motor Vehicles, in the Driver's License Division. She also worked for Winn-Dixie and McCrory's...

Mar 22, 2023

Norma Jean Wilson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Popash, Florida on May 5, 1940, to the late Paul & Madera Nobles.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Mar 21, 2023

Lawton McCall Jr., age 85, passed away Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023, in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born February 17, 1938, in Miami, Florida to Charles Lawton McCall Sr., and Lillian Clark McCall. He lived in Arcadia for 20 years, previously employed with Palm Beach County Water Utilities.

Charles enjoyed fishing, golfing, and square dancing. His...

Mar 21, 2023

Jesse S. Carter passed away March 21 in Sebring, FL. He was born August 12, 1945, in Sarasota, Florida to the late Samuel C. and Lillie Mae Carter.

At a young age, Jesse moved with his family from Alva, Florida to Zolfo Springs, FL Excelling in sports and academics, Jesse graduated from Hardee High School as Valedictorian...

Mar 19, 2023

Olivia James Carlton passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born on May 10, 2022, to Kiel and Diau Carlton. Olivia was God's Warrior; she was a fighter and loved by many people.

Olivia is survived by her parents and sister Kielie Carlton. Grandmothers Debbie Hall and Sandie Carlton, Aunts Stephanie Hall, Kendahl Campbell and...

Mar 18, 2023

Mary Jo Gardner, age 76 passed away Sunday, March 18, 2023, in Sebring, Florida.   Mary Jo was born April 12, 1946, in Lincoln, Illinois, moving to this area more than 20 years ago from Lincoln.

Mary Jo began her education at Chestnut Grade School, graduating high school at Beacon High School, where she was a member of...

Mar 17, 2023

Ismael Esqueda, age 54, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida.  Ismael was born June 28, 1968 in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Ismael Esqueda and Juana Garcia, moving to the DeSoto County area in 1988.

Ismael enjoyed spending quality time with his family, cooking, watching old movies, and keeping himself busy around...

Mar 17, 2023

Janet Finger Miller, age 85 of Zolfo Springs died Friday, March 17, 2023, in Arcadia, Florida surrounded by family. She was a 1956 graduate of Lakeland High School and a resident of Hardee County for 49 years, coming from Polk County in 1964. Janet was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and retired from a career as a...