Nov 3, 2025

Jerry Allen Holder, 72, passed away peacefully in his home on November 3, 2025. Born in Fort Myers, Florida on January 31, 1953, to the late Edward and Alberta Ford Holder. Jerry loved camping, building airboats and muscle cars as well as watch television. He was of Baptist faith.

He survived by his wife: Vickey Holder, Children:...

Nov 2, 2025

Ian James Johnson, age 10, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. He was born on December 16, 2014, and in his short but joy-filled life, Ian touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Ian loved playing Minecraft, Fortnite, and many other games that sparked his imagination. He was also wonderfully artistic, spending...

Nov 1, 2025

Joe Mitchell Turner, Jr. "Buddy", 85 of Arcadia, Florida passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice of Arcadia on Saturday November 1, 2025. Born on June 4, 1940, in Ocala, Florida to the late Joe and Coleda Coker Turner. He served in the US Army for four years and retired from United Telephone/ Sprint after 30 plus years. He was...

Oct 30, 2025

Jerry Gordon Hill, age 85, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025. Born on August 31, 1940, in Arcadia, he spent his entire life in the town he loved and served so faithfully.

He was the beloved husband of Christine Hill. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with faith, family, and...

Oct 28, 2025

Eddie Evans Jr. age 52, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Largo, Florida.  He was born on August 17, 1973 in Medina, New York  to Eddie Evans Sr., and Dorothy Shaw Evans.  Edie was a graduate of DeSoto County High School.  He loved his family.  He would call his friends and family daily to check on them. ...

Oct 25, 2025

Jeffery Craig Lastinger, 70, of Arcadia, Florida passed peacefully in his home on October 25, 2025. Born on September 19, 1955, to the late Robert and Dorothy Boles Lastinger in Bartow, Florida. Craig loved anything outdoors such as fishing, hunting, camping, flying in planes, and diving. He also was an animal lover.

He is survived by his...

Oct 22, 2025

Westley Hayes Foye, affectionately known as "Bill", 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born in Bar Mills, Maine on July 26, 1937, to William and Bernice Hayes Foye. He was a proud member of the Blue Lodge Masons in Maine, as well as the Kora Temple and its Cycle Corps. Bill...

Oct 21, 2025

Beatrice "Bobbie" Browning, 92, of Arcadia, Florida passed away in her home October 21, 2025. Born on February 2, 1933, to the late Karl and Eletha Purvis Carlson in Arcadia, Florida. She loved cooking and sewing. She was a devoted member of Church of The Brethen.

She survived by her son: Robert Browning; Daughters: Robbie Lawson (Matthew),...

Oct 17, 2025

Jack Franklin Hennig, age 90 passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 in Zolfo Springs, Florida. He was born in Austin, Texas on October 24, 1934 to the late Ivan Hennig and Ima Prinz Hennig.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday November 15, 2025 at 2:00PM at Cowboy up Ministries in Plant City, Fl.

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Oct 17, 2025

Daniel Robert Snyder, age 83, entered into eternal rest on October 17, 2025. A devoted follower of Christ, Daniel lived a life marked by faith, service, and love. Born on February 23, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he dedicated his career to global innovation as an International Field Service Electrical Engineer for Westinghouse Corporation for over 30 years.

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Oct 13, 2025

George Wadsworth, Jr., age 58 of Wauchula passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 7, 1967 in Wauchula, Florida to George Wadsworth, Sr. and Judy Wadsworth.

George was born and raised in Wauchula and graduated in 1985 from Hardee Senior High. George was the owner of George...

Oct 12, 2025

Larry James Thornton, age 73 of Wauchula passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1952, in Wauchula, FL to James Thornton and Mamie Hodges Thornton.

He worked for Hardee County Road and Bridge for 35 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He graduated from Hardee High School in 1971. He enjoyed...

Oct 11, 2025

Harold Dean Fox, age 85, went to be with his Lord on Oct. 11, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Julia Fountain Fox of Arcadia, Fla., and sons James Theadore Fox (Karen Renea) of Drakesboro, Ky., and Stuart Dean Fox (Mary Beth) of Anthem, Ariz. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Chasity Phelps, Jeremy...

Oct 10, 2025

Naka Utman, age 96, passed away peacefully in Arcadia, Florida on October 10, 2025. Naka was born March 10, 1929 in Gunma Ken, Japan. She met her late husband, George while he was serving in the US Army. They married in Japan in March 1956 and had three children moving to Arcadia in 1974.

She was a...

Oct 7, 2025

Kimberly R. Kirk, age 60 passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2025 in Wauchula, Florida. She was born in Corpus Christy, Texas on September 29, 1965 to Arthur and Vicky Purcell.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com .

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral homes & Cremation Servi8ces have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Oct 6, 2025

Scott C. Reid Sr. (Scooter), 60, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was the born in Detroit, Michigan on August 25, 1965 to Donald and Marylou Nowak Reid.

Scooter was a lineman by trade for over 35 years and worked for several different companies during his lifetime, as it became his passion. The first hurricane...

Oct 6, 2025

Our dear sweet Markus Russell Dixon born on June 15, 2012, was called home to be with our Lord, October 6, 2025.  After being diagnosed with leukemia a few weeks before his 12th birthday, he fought long and hard for 17 months. The week before he passed, we witnessed a new strength arise in him that we had not...

Oct 3, 2025

James Thurston "Pete" Norris was born at home in Lily, Florida, in March of 1930 to James Benjamin and Mamie Loraine (Davis) Norris. He attended Limestone School and later Hardee High School where he was a school bus-driver (yes) and a superlative athlete in all sports.

After graduating high school, James did a short stint in the...

Oct 3, 2025

Minnie Frances Dates, 76, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. Born on January 7, 1949, to the late Ira and Lillie Nipper Powell in Arcadia, Florida. Ms. Minnie loved pictures, gardening, listening to music, reading, visiting the beach, and watching sunsets—but above all, she cherished her family and her faith in the Lord.

Oct 1, 2025

David Allan Cruz, 35, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Miami, Florida. He was born on January 3, 1990, in Miami, Florida to Tomas Cruz and Maria Muniz. David worked for Visual Scape as a Landscaper in the Miami area. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and the Florida Gators. He was very family oriented, a...