Jun 27, 2025

Ofelia Ortiz Ocampo passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 in Arcadia Florida. She was born in El Ahuacate, Mexico on October 21, 1957 to the late Agustin Ortiz Cambray and Mana DeJesus Ocampo Ramirez.

There will be a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 12:00PM at the St. Paul Catholic Church at 1208 East...

Jun 25, 2025

Gladys Vivian McClelland passed away on Wednesday June 25, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1943, in Arcadia, FL to William F. McClelland and Lillian Gladys Barber. She was a lifetime resident in the community.

She worked as a Healthcare provider and was a member of the Limestone Baptist Church. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, horseback...

Jun 25, 2025

John Lawrence Estes, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born in Arcadia, FL to Lawrence Lynn Estes and Mary Ann Nelson Estes on September 23, 1970. He was a lifelong resident in the community.

He was a member of the North Hillsborough Baptist Church. He worked as a Ranch Hand in the Cattle...

Jun 21, 2025

Lewis Albert "Bud" Wells, 90, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Bud was born on December 16, 1934, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Clyde Lewis Wells and Ressie Edna (Coy) Wells.  Bud moved to Arcadia in 1960.

When Bud arrived in Arcadia, he did not let the dust settle under his feet. He immediately...

Jun 19, 2025

Frederick W. Richard, age 83, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Arcadia, Florida. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut on January 27, 1942 to the late Frederick and Helen Richard.

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

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

Jun 18, 2025

David P. Smitley (Dave) Skeeter passed away Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at the age of 74 in Orlando Regional Medical Center after a Continuous battle against heart disease. David was born April 22nd,1951 to Herman and Ruth Smitley in Dover Ohio.

He graduated from Dover High School in 1969. He joined the Air Force after graduation and...

Jun 16, 2025

Lora Ann Daughtrey, 66, Punta Gorda, died June 16, 2025. She was born January 1, 1959 in Louisville, KY.

She was proceeded in death by her Parents David Dewey Daughtrey Sr and Naomi Ruth Daughtry, Brother David Dewey Daughtrey Jr, Aunt Doris and Cousin Donna Jean.

Survived by her loving life partner of 27 years...

Jun 14, 2025

Ignacio Olguin Mendoza passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1949, in Pinal de Amoles, Mexico to Leonardo Olguin and Elodia Mendoza.

He is of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed wood working, dancing huapangos, music and being outside. His greatest accomplishments in life were raising 7 children and fighting cancer. He...

Jun 7, 2025

Susan K. Toombs, age 76, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Arcadia, Florida. She was born in Carlsbad, California to the late Jack and Irma Johnson.

Online condolences can be made at wwwpongerkaysgrady.com.

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

No services at this time.

Jun 6, 2025

Marianne L. Perkins passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Fred Wach and Stella (Ruston) Wach.

She came to this area in 1970 from Salt Lake City and worked at the DeSoto Middle Scholl for 22 years. She loved taking care of church activities,...

Jun 6, 2025

Betty Katherine McLenon passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 19, 1954 to Charles Dye and Thelma (Sargent) Dye.

She had lived in the community for 35 years and was of the Baptist faith. She was a Homemaker who enjoyed drawing, painting, spending time with her family as well...

Jun 5, 2025

Jose Garza, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Bowling Green, Florida.  He was born in McAllen, TX on January 4, 1954, to Jose Eliborio Garza and Narcisa Espitia.

Mr. Garza lived in Bowling Green.  He retired from Publix.  Upon retiring he enjoyed staying outdoors and enjoyed cooking for his family.  He, also, enjoyed fishing...

Jun 4, 2025

Corby Shafter Crawford Jr., age 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Zolfo Springs, Florida.  He was born in Wauchula, Florida December 8, 1945, to the late Corby and Sally Crawford.

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

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

Jun 3, 2025

John Kenneth Nicholson, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. He was born in Avon Park, FL to Louie Nicholson and Opal Hawkins Nicholson and lived in Hardee County his entire life.

He was a graduate of Hardee High School and had retired from the Elberta Crate & Box Company. He was a member of the...

Jun 2, 2025

Theron Dee Royal, age 85, of Arcadia, Florida passed away on June 2, 2025. Theron was born April 23, 1940 in Pitts, Georgia to the late: George and Eugenia Fussell Royal.

After completing high school, Theron was drafted into the US Army and served 2 years active and 2 years in the reserves. He came to Wauchula...

Jun 2, 2025

Rafael Avila, 82, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.  He was born in Matamoros, Mexico on January 14, 1943, to the late Manuel and Maria Soledad Banda Avila.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

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

May 30, 2025

Lisa Danel Whidden passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born in Arcadia, FL on February 8, 1971 to Daniel and Linda (Chitwood) Whidden.

She graduated in 1989 from the Peace River Valley Christian Academy. She was a published poet and a marvelous mother. She was a member of the Nocatee Church of God.

May 24, 2025

James Smiley Parker, Jr., 81, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2025.

Jim was born on January 27, 1944, to James Smiley Parker, Sr., and Nola Browning Parker in Arcadia, Florida.  He was raised on the prairie of Parker Brothers Ranch.  He spent much of his childhood with his mother's sisters,...

May 23, 2025

Vida Gail Gilley, age 90, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Plant City, Florida on December 30, 1934 to the late William and Daisy Warren.

The Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 11:00am at Open Door Full Gospel Praise Center 207 E Broward Street,...

May 21, 2025

Graciano Perez-Garcia, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. He was born in De Las Margaritas, Chiapas Mexico on December 18, 1974, to Ramiro Perez Lopez and Juana Garcia Hernandez.

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

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