Aug 31, 2025

Carlene Julia Alderman, age 87 went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 31, 2025. She was born on February 5, 1938 in Bradenton, FL. to the late William Carl Alderman and Dora Bell Albritton. Carlene was a lifetime resident of SW Florida, living in Myakka City. She was of the protestant faith, attending church with her family...

Aug 30, 2025

Zoe River Rose Douglas, Born May 10, 2024, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. Zoe gained the heartfelt love of many. She is survived by her dad: Timothy Ray Douglas and mom: Samantha James.

Zoe will be forever loved, forever missed, by her immediate family and amazing extended family at Nemours Children's Hospital (4th Floor) in Lake...

Aug 30, 2025

Charlene Glynn Arbo of Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1949, in Jersey City, NJ to Mr. and Mrs. (Doris Rose White) Glynn.

Full obituary to follow.

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

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

Aug 29, 2025

Eleanor Lucille Dasher, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 29, 2025 in Sebring, FL. Eleanor was born to Adolph and Mary Makowski on January 12, 1928, in Vandolah, Florida.

Eleanor attended school in Hardee County, graduating from Wauchula High School in 1946. One of her proudest accomplishments was being crowned Strawberry Queen in 1947....

Aug 27, 2025

Joseph Henry Moore Sr, age 85 passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born on April 24, 1940, in Lulu, Florida to the late Charles Moore and Eleda Meree Snow. Mr. Joseph cherished time with his grandchildren, fishing, traveling, working in his yard, and was a lifetime member of the NRA.

Mr...

Aug 26, 2025

Mr. Jenaro Tapia-Pimentel of Arcadia passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1937, in Tirindaro, Michoacan, Mexico, to Francisco Tapia Ruiz and Elena Pimentel Ambriz, he was 87 years old.

He had lived in this community for over 55 years. He retired as an Agricultural worker in the Citrus Industry.

Aug 26, 2025

Manuel Angel Rolon, born on August 3, 1971, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida. He was raised and lived in Arcadia for the past 46 years. Manuel earned his GED and multiple vocational training certificates.

Manuel will be remembered as a loving, caring, respectful, and funny person. He...

Aug 25, 2025

Doris Pauline Ritch, 80, of Arcadia, FL. passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was born on February 26, 1945, in Jasper, Florida to Robert and Francis Johnson. Ms. Doris enjoyed cooking and was of the Baptist faith.

Doris is survived by her son: John Whidden, daughters: Jayne Bartt, and Rebecca Clanton, One grandchild, and many...

Aug 25, 2025

Myra Jean Hodges Myra Jean Hodges: age 96 went to her heavenly home on: August 25, 2025. Myra passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Sebring, Florida with her family by her side. Born in Enterprise, Alabama on Sept 23, 1928, to Foster and Nora (Adams) Knight, her family moved to Hardee County when Myra was 5yrs old....

Aug 23, 2025

Frank N. Rossi, age 77 passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Port Charlotte, Florida, He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 13, 1948 to Nicholas Rossi and Anna Petrucci.

He graduated from high school in 1967. Frank had been living in the area full time for 8 years. He was previously from Walkerton, IN....

Aug 22, 2025

Bonnie Morrison of Arcadia, passed away on Friday, August 22. 2025. She was born on December 12, 1930, in Boonville, Indiana to Willard Bilderback and Janie M. Blair.

Full obituary to follow.

Online condolences maybe made at: www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

Aug 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carolyn Shaver who journeyed home to our Heavenly Father on August 17, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 11, 1946, in Fort Myers, Florida, she was the cherished daughter of Francis P. Williams and Dorothea M. Williams, both of whom preceded her...

Aug 14, 2025

Clarence E. DuBose Sr, age 84, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on September 11, 1940 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Clarence Paul Debose and Nellie Clyde Dukes.

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

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

Aug 14, 2025

Gail Ann Fargo, age 73, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida. She was born on November 25, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Fred and Doris Brucker.

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

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

Aug 10, 2025

Logan David Chaney passed away on Sunday, August 10,2025. He was born on September 15, 2005,in Grayling, Michigan, to Justin and Jennifer Chaney.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 11:30am-12:30pm at Fort Ogden Baptist Church. Pastor Paul Schelm officiating and Funeral Services to follow at 12:30pm. Burial at Fort Ogden Cemetery

Aug 10, 2025

Vernon Tyrone Lowman, age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 23, 1943, to the late Kenneth Lowman and Louise Morgan Lowman

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

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

Aug 5, 2025

Alejandrina Ayala Hernandez, who left us on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida, at the age of 68. Born on July 17, 1958, in Guerrero, Mexico, to Macario Ayala and Asuncion Hernandez.

Alejandrina had a remarkable ability to touch the hearts of those around her with her warmth, kindness, and compassion. Her family and friends will...

Aug 4, 2025

Deloris Marie Cobb, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Limestone, Florida, on February 6, 1937, she was the cherished daughter of Irving Gause and Viola Frazee.

Deloris lived a life defined by grace, kindness, and strength. She touched the hearts of many...

Aug 4, 2025

Ronald Lee "Ronnie' Boyd, age 64 passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born on December 16, 1960, in Polk County, Florida to Hilda Rosetta Kipp.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaydgrady.com

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

Aug 3, 2025

Alice Elene Salas (went by Elene)

Alice Elene Salas passed away surrounded by family and friends on Sunday August 3, 2025. She was born January 13,1964 and was a lifelong resident of Hardee County, and she graduated from Hardee Senior High School in 1983. Elene worked alongside her father within their family businesses, Florida Fence Post Co.,...