Jan 3, 2023

Born on February 11, 1936, Bonnie Mae White James lived an honorable life. In her youth, she was a member of the Order of the Rainbow, a Freemason organization for girls. It was there that she learned of the importance of faith, loving others, and serving one's community. As an adult, was a member...

Jan 2, 2023

Connie Michelle Owen, age 54, passed away on Monday January 2, 2023 in Winter Haven, Florida.

Connie was born November 14, 1968 in Wauchula, Florida to Buddy and Martha Herrin. Connie was a lifelong resident of Hardee County. She graduated from Hardee County High School in 1987. She was a CNA and had a passion to help...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Charles Edward Crick, Sr., passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1935 in Pasquo, Tennessee to Thomas and Bertha Crick.

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

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Jan 1, 2023

Helen L. (Klickner) Waits, age 93, passed away on January 1, 2023, at her home in Nocatee, Florida surrounded by her family.  Helen was born on October 29 th , 1929, in Russellville, Ohio to the late Delbert and Rebecca (Carl) Klickner.  Helen moved to Nocatee in 1972 from Mount Orab, Ohio.  She retired from DeSoto Memorial Hospital, after...

Dec 30, 2022

Jean B. Iverson, age 94, passed away on December 30, 2022. Jean was born on November 24, 1928, in Haines City, Florida to Felton H. Bacon and Thelma D. Bates. She graduated from Haines City High School in 1946.

She worked as a secretary for a number of years in the Transportation Industry prior to retiring. She...

Dec 26, 2022

Ethel Grey Webb born February 13, 1924, to Earnest and Gertrude Moseley, went home to be with her Lord December 26,2022 at home, preceded by her parents, husband James H. Webb, daughter Sheila Webb Lowe, grandson James "Dusty" Lowe.

She is survived by daughter Darlyn G Macky, son James H. Webb Jr, (Donna) daughter Wendy Miller (Tommy)...

Dec 25, 2022

James Luther Winders, passed away on December 25, 2022. James was born on August 16, 1942, in West Virginia.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Dec 22, 2022

Laura Michelle Avant age 44 passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Laura was born to Larry Avant and Linda Deery on February 9, 1978.

Laura studied at DeSoto County School and had worked in the Home Health field. She was of the Baptist faith.

Laura loved talking with family and friends,...

Dec 21, 2022

Richard Duane Merritt, 53, passed away on Wednesday, December 21,2022, in Sarasota, Florida. He was born in Arcadia, Florida on April 10, 1969.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Dec 21, 2022

Dewayne's Story

Dewayne Lee Brady began his new life on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He is the son of Esau Glen Harris and Annie Mae Tate (Roy). Dewayne was born August 11, 1976, in the city of Loris, South Carolina and grew up in the city of Arcadia, Florida.  He accepted Christ at an early age and...

Dec 19, 2022

Glenda Douglas, age 70, passed away Monday, December 19th, 2022, in Advent Health, Wauchula, Florida. Glenda was born to Glen O. Douglas and the late Martha Skitka Douglas on October 10, 1952.

She was a Real Estate Broker. She enjoyed scuba diving, was a certified scuba diver instructor and trained as a rescue diver. Glenda enjoyed fishing,...

Dec 18, 2022

Maria DeCarmen Olguin Age-76 of Arcadia, Florida passed away on December 18th 2022 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL.

Visitation will be held on Monday December 26th from 10:30 a.m. till 12:30 pm at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home 50 North Hillsborough Avenue Arcadia, FL

A mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at St. Pauls Catholic...

Dec 17, 2022

Charles L. Wolfe of Zolfo Springs, passed away Saturday December 17, 2022.

He was born December 24, 1945 in Findlay, Ohio to Ralph and Edna Wolfe.

He has been in the community for 65 years, graduating from Manatee High school. Charles was a Vietnam Veteran in the Air Force, and retired from FPL after 32...

Dec 17, 2022

Pattie Carol Hunt was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Ralph and Ethel Inman.

She is the middle sister to Shirley Ammons and Linda McLester. The three girls were raised at Barium Springs Home For Children. She always spoke fondly of her years there and attended the annual "Homecoming" celebration every year until her health would not...

Dec 14, 2022

David Hildon Lambert Sr. from Fort Meade, Florida passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

He was born in Wauchula, Florida to Charles Lambert and Dorothy Jones Lambert on April 28, 1949.

David graduated from Hardee Senior High and was a retired...

Dec 11, 2022

Richey Lee (Rowan) Agent, of Arcadia, FL, passed away on December 11 th , 2022, at the age of 65.

The family welcomes everyone to her memorial service at 1442 SE W Farms Rd, Arcadia, FL, on January 7 th at 2pm. Richey's favorite color was pink; therefore, the family asks that guests wear any shade of...

Dec 8, 2022

Margaret Ann Way, lifelong resident of Arcadia, died peacefully after a period of declining health a few months short of her 100th birthday. She passed away at home in the same house in which she was born, a structure built by her grandparents. The daughter of W. Amos Way, Sr., and Amy (Sroufe) Way, Margaret was the second of...

Dec 8, 2022

Leola Parker Hansel, age 93, passed away on December 08, 2022 at her home in Wauchula, Florida surrounded by her loving family and devoted caregiver.  She was born on September 26, 1929 in Arcadia, Florida.  She was the daughter of Zeb Newton Parker and Ella Marie Browning Parker.

She learned at an early age to love and...

Dec 7, 2022

Ray Gill, 70, of Wauchula, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Advent Hospital-Sebring surrounded family and loved ones. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 16, 1952, to Earl and Freida Prescott Gill and moved to this area at an early age from Tampa.

Ray graduated from Hardee County Senior High School, Class of 1970....

Dec 6, 2022

Zachariah Euen De Silva, age 66, passed away December 6, 2022, in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born on December 19, 1955, in ST. John, Antigua to the late Aldolphous De Silva and Louisa Gabreil.

Zachariah has lived in the community for 21 years, he retired from Walmart as a Machine Operator. He loved fishing, listening to...