Apr 5, 2022

Travis Lee Willis, June 29, 1973 - April 05, 2022

It is with great sadness and heartbreak that the Willis Family announces the unexpected passing of Travis Lee Willis (age 48) on April 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Travis is survived by the love of his life of 26 years Lana...

Apr 4, 2022

Albert "Al" Funari, age 71, passed away at Tidewell Hospice House in Arcadia, FL on April 4, 2022.

He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia, PA in 1968. He was a Systems Engineer and worked for MaBell, which later became AT&T and Lucent Technologies. Albert joined the Marine Corps in 1969 and served until 1973....

Apr 3, 2022

Betty Bohannan

(February 9, 1955 – April 3, 2022)

Betty Bohannan, age 67 passed away Sunday April 3, 2022 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Betty was born on February 9, 1955 in Live Oak, Florida.

Betty enjoyed working with the School District...

Apr 2, 2022

David Buchholz passed away on April 2 nd 2022 at DeSoto Memorial Hospital.He was born on December 6, 1937 the day before Pearl Harbor and it fueled his desire to serve his country.  Dave joined the Navy as soon as he could and served there for three years before transferring to the Air Force where he served for 18...

Apr 1, 2022

Robert Cline Albritton Sr. (RC), 82, of Zolfo Springs, passed into the arms of Jesus Christ on Friday, April 01, 2022, at his home on the East side of Lake Istokpoga in Lorida, Florida.

Cline was born on August 9, 1939 in Fort Green, Florida to Hilton and Dovie Smith Albritton, but was raised by his loving...

Apr 1, 2022

Mr. James Ronald Smith a long-time community resident passed away on April 1, 2022.  J. Ron graduated from the University of Florida in 1962 and continued his law degree at Stetson University graduating in 1966. As an attorney he worked for Smith, Cassidy, Platt and Harris and later Lilly, O'Toole and Brown.

He was a valued member...

Mar 28, 2022

Alice "LaVerne" Keating, 79 passed away on Monday, March 28, in Sebring, Florida.  She was a lifelong resident of Hardee County.  She was a 1961 Graduate of Hardee High School, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen.  She was the first in her family to go to college.

Alice was a Rancher all her life.  She was the...

Mar 26, 2022

Matthew James Tomlinson,  March 14, 1942 - March 26, 2022, age 80 of Wauchula, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022.   He was a lifelong resident of Hardee County, born and raised in Lemon Grove.

He was a Loyal, Committed, Dedicated, Honest Christian man and a Deacon at the Northside Baptist Church.

Matt...

Mar 22, 2022

John was born in Fairfax, Virginia, February 1, 1963 and was a lifelong resident in the community.

John was an electrician by trade and enjoyed boating, football "Miami Dolphins" and playing pool and corn hole. One of his other joys was taking care of family and friends. He was also a member of the Orioles club in...

Mar 22, 2022

Jose Salud Ramos,88, of Arcadia, FL., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born on February 4, 1934, in Michoacán, Mexico to the late Salud and Maria Ramos.

He was a long-time resident of the community and worked in the Agricultural field for many years. He was renowned in his hometown of Michoacán, Mexico...

Mar 17, 2022

William George Segur

(February 9, 1944 – March 17, 2022)

William George Segur passed away on March 17, 2022.  He was born in Defiance, Ohio on February 9, 1944 and graduated from Fairview High School.  He had lived in this area for five years. His friends and family remember his as Bill.  He was a...

Mar 17, 2022

William George Segur

(February 9, 1944 – March 17, 2022)

William George Segur passed away on March 17, 2022.  He was born in Defiance, Ohio on February 9, 1944 and graduated from Fairview High School.  He had lived in this area for five years. His friends and family remember his as Bill.  He was a...

Mar 16, 2022

Maleena Valdez, age 4, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2022, in Arcadia, FL. She was born on July 30, 2017, to Miguel Romo & Savannah Valdez, in Arcadia, FL. She was of Catholic faith and a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Arcadia.

She was a  lively, outgoing child, Maleena was known...

Mar 14, 2022

Harry "Bob" Evers, lifelong resident of Arcadia, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Harry was born February 13, 1941 and was 81 years old. After a brief illness, in his home surrounded by the love of his family, he peacefully earned his wings.

Harry devoted much of his life,...

Mar 14, 2022

Ruben Meza, age 20, passed away on March 14, 2020 in Arcadia, FL. He was born on March 30, 2001 in Bainbridge, GA and moved to our community eleven years ago.

Ruben was a graduate of DeSoto High School, Class of 2020. After high school he began his career with Air Products and Chemical, Inc., where he...

Mar 12, 2022

Gabriella Nettie Aliene Summeralls

(September 6, 2021 -   March 12, 2022)

Gabriella Nettie Aliene Summeralls, age 6 months and 6 days old passed away in her parent's arms at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 12, 2022. After a battle of 187 days in the NICU Gabriella passed into the...

Mar 12, 2022

Gregorio Guadalupe Trevino JR, age 84, went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2022, in Zolfo Springs, FL. He was born on July 13, 1937, to the late Trevino Gregorio SR. and Liza Villareal, in Cameron, Texas. He was of Catholic faith and a member of St. Michael's Church in Wauchula. Gregorio was a lifelong resident of...

Mar 11, 2022

Betty Jean Welch, age 75, of Americus, GA, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, in the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister; a retired business owner of Lou's Paint Spot and Carpet Barn, Lou's Hydraulic Sales and Service, and Action Insulation and Coating; and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church...

Mar 10, 2022

Lily McIver Langford, age 98 of Arcadia, Florida passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor. Lily was born to John James and Annie Eliza White McIver in Norwich, Norfolk, England on May 24, 1923. At age fourteen she worked at Chattleboughs Shoe Factory for about three years. At age 17, she began work riveting airplanes...

Mar 8, 2022

Alicia Norris Cooper, Age-71 of Leesburg, GA. formally of Arcadia, FL passed away on Tuesday March 8th 2022 at Wilson Hospice in Albany, GA. Alicia was born on February 4th 1951 here in Arcadia, FL and graduated from DeSoto County High School in 1969. Alicia was a "Domestic Engineer" raising and taking care of her family her whole life....