Jan 2, 2026

Paul Robert Mee, 74, of Arcadia, Florida passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on January 2, 2026. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts on January 8, 1951, to the late Robert and Marjorie Morse Mee. He had a lifelong passion for cars and racing, especially NASCAR, and could often be found watching races or talking enthusiastically about...

Dec 29, 2025

Becky Ann Shackelford, age 57, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida. She was born on December 12, 1968, in Bartow, Florida to Terry C. and Lora Faye Shackelford of Wauchula, Florida.

Becky loved fresh and saltwater fishing and just being out on the water. Becky had a genuine heart...

Dec 22, 2025

Maria Isabela Molina De Ruiz, age 62, passed away on Monday December 22, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Tula, Tamaulipas, Mexico on November 5, 1963, her parents were Francisco Molina and Maria Teresa Hernandez.

Visitation will be Monday, December 29, 2025from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home 205 N. 9th Ave Wauchula.

Dec 21, 2025

First Sergeant John Marshall Moseley, 76, of Zolfo Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

John was born on September 19, 1949, in Wauchula, Florida, to the late John E. "Pete" Moseley and Louise Moseley. He was a man who deeply loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, barrel...

Dec 18, 2025

John Raymond Fales, 82, of Arcadia, Florida passed away peacefully in his home on December 18, 2025. John was born in Miami, Florida on July 28, 1943, to the late John Farley and Garnett Elizabeth Corbitt Fales. In 1961, he served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years as a First Aid Attendant and was on Midway Island as...

Dec 17, 2025

Mrs. Caroline Douglas, 83, of Dover, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Dover Care Center.

She was born on October 22, 1942, the daughter of Ralph and Neta Wright Clemons; and stepfather, J.W. Connell

Caroline was a faithful Christian who truly loved others. She shared that love with countless children during...

Dec 17, 2025

Betty Jean Bennett McLeod 92, of Wauchula, Florida

Betty Jean Bennett McLeod, 92, of Wauchula, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

"Honor your father and your mother, that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." — Exodus 20:12

Born in Grady...

Dec 17, 2025

Deborah Ann Naranjo February 25, 1966 - December 17, 2025

Deborah Ann Naranjo, age 59, of Wauchula, Florida, passed away December 17, 2025.

Deborah was a devoted wife and loving mother whose life was guided by her faith. She was known for her caring heart, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to her family. Her faith...

Dec 16, 2025

Mary Lee Albritton age 96, passed away on December 16, 2025. She was born on November 29, 1929, in Plant City, Florida, to Henry T. Kersey and Eunice Gaskins.

Mary has lived in the area for her entire life, she was a Housewife, loving mother and grandmother and part of the Faith Temple Church of God. She...

Dec 15, 2025

Rachel Lou Rollins, 59, of Arcadia, Florida passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. Born in Redbay, Alabama on October 21, 1966 to the late Flavis and Rosalee Toma Mitchell. Rachel loved to cook and shop, cherished time spent with her family, and deeply adored her granddaughters and her dogs.

She is survived by her fiancé: Herman...

Dec 14, 2025

Arabella Turner Coker (Lucky) passed away peacefully December 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She left behind a legacy of faith, love, grace, southern ways and joyful devotion to her family. She was a godly woman whose life reflected her deep commitment to the Lord and to those she served so faithfully. She was born in Arcadia Florida...

Dec 12, 2025

Mary Alice Thomas was a beautiful woman who was loved by many.  Mary Alice was born in Florida and a resident of central Florida for 65 years with the majority of that time being spent in Hardee County.

Her main focus was her family.  Mary Alice moved to Wauchula and married a cute cowboy named Henry Clarence...

Dec 10, 2025

Zayden Blessing Supplee, 1, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Born on June 10, 2024 to Nathanial Jay Supplee and Blaize Eleeze Messier. Zayden loved dragons, his keyboard, watching Ms. Rachel, and making everyone around him laugh. Despite living with the rare disease Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, he learned to smile through every challenge and...

Dec 6, 2025

Judith Lee Calder Boyd Nickerson, age 82, passed away on December 6, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cut Bank, Montana, on August 9, 1943, to James and Alberta Calder. When she was nine years old, her family moved to Zolfo Springs, Florida, where she grew up and built a life rooted...

Dec 1, 2025

Charles Wright Neill Tyree, 21, of Arcadia, Florida went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2025. Born in Bartow, Florida on December 12, 2003, to Eric Tyree and Abby Pate. Charles loved fishing, especially the joy and a friendly competition with his dad. He had a passion for airboats and the thrill of being out on...

Nov 21, 2025

Barbara Ann Casey, age 85, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on September 2, 1940 in Bowling Green, Florida to the late Wilbur Moye and Lillian Albritton.

The visitation will be held Saturday, December 06, 2025 at 10:00am-11:00am at Fort Green Baptist Church 2875 Baptist Church Rd Bowling Green, Fl...

Nov 13, 2025

Jose Angel Cabrera, age 70, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Weslaco, Texas on December 5, 1954, to Arturo Cabrera and Antonia Rodriguez.

He had been in the community for 60 years. He enjoyed watching Sports, doing crossword puzzles, reading books, watching Western movies, and listening to Tejano music....

Nov 12, 2025

Josephine Elizabeth Abbott, age 88 passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025 in Bowling Green, Florida. She was born in Miami, Florida on September 19, 1937 to W.J. Marsh and Annie Lou Marsh.

She was a member of the Fort Green Baptist Church; she lived in the community for 52 years. She was a housewife, she found...

Nov 7, 2025

Mr. George Kendell Knight "Ken", passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1971, in Lake Wales, Florida to Larry Knight and Pamela Roberts Sellers.

He graduated from Hardee High School in 1989 and worked as a Heavy Hauler for Tucker Paving for 21 years. He loved cooking and making a cooking...

Nov 4, 2025

Apolo Star, 83, of Arcadia, Florida passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Born in San Diego, California on March 12, 1942, to the late Jim and Opal Herrick Dempsy.

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

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