Karli Hobby
General Manager & Funeral Director and Embalmer
Karli was born in Lake City, Florida, where she developed strong roots in family and community. She graduated from Columbia High School in 2019 and went on to pursue her passion for serving others by earning her Associate of Science degree in Mortuary Science from Ogeechee Technical College in 2023.
Karli’s journey in the funeral profession began at just 16 years old, when she started working as a secretary at her aunt’s funeral home in Lake City. Through those early experiences, she discovered a deep calling to support families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Over time, that calling grew into a true passion for providing compassionate care and meaningful service.
In August of 2025, Karli relocated to Arcadia, Florida, where she continues to build her career in the funeral profession. She is dedicated to guiding families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail, ensuring that each service reflects the life and legacy of their loved one.
Outside of her professional life, Karli enjoys spending quality time with her husband, their two dogs, and her family. She also loves reading, being outdoors, and embracing life’s simple moments.
Karli Hobby
General Manager & Funeral Director and Embalmer
Karli was born in Lake City, Florida, where she developed strong roots in family and community. She graduated from Columbia High School in 2019 and went on to pursue her passion for serving others by earning her Associate of Science degree in Mortuary Science from Ogeechee Technical College in 2023.
Karli’s journey in the funeral profession began at just 16 years old, when she started working as a secretary at her aunt’s funeral home in Lake City. Through those early experiences, she discovered a deep calling to support families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Over time, that calling grew into a true passion for providing compassionate care and meaningful service.
In August of 2025, Karli relocated to Arcadia, Florida, where she continues to build her career in the funeral profession. She is dedicated to guiding families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail, ensuring that each service reflects the life and legacy of their loved one.
Outside of her professional life, Karli enjoys spending quality time with her husband, their two dogs, and her family. She also loves reading, being outdoors, and embracing life’s simple moments.
Delmos L. Newsome
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Delmos “Del” Newsome is a licensed Funeral Director. Born in West Virginia and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Del graduated from the University of Toledo in 1971 and the Cincinnati College of Embalming in 1973. He began his service in Arcadia with Robarts-Grady Funeral Home and came over with the merger in 1992 to Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home. Del became interested in the funeral business because there will always be a family in need of help in the troubled times of mourning. He has two sons and a daughter, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two chihuahuas. In his free time, Del enjoys fishing and taking care of his yard. Del and his wife Nita are members of First Baptist Church of Arcadia.
Delmos L. Newsome
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Delmos “Del” Newsome is a licensed Funeral Director. Born in West Virginia and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Del graduated from the University of Toledo in 1971 and the Cincinnati College of Embalming in 1973. He began his service in Arcadia with Robarts-Grady Funeral Home and came over with the merger in 1992 to Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home. Del became interested in the funeral business because there will always be a family in need of help in the troubled times of mourning. He has two sons and a daughter, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two chihuahuas. In his free time, Del enjoys fishing and taking care of his yard. Del and his wife Nita are members of First Baptist Church of Arcadia.
Frederick O. Duncan
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Fred O. Duncan was born in a small town in Kentucky. He attended Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY, North Park College in Chicago, IL and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, IL. After serving his internship, he owned and operated Duncan-Zimny Funeral Home south of Chicago. In 1982, he sold his business and moved to Port Charlotte, FL.
The first three years he lived in Port Charlotte, he fished every day and enjoyed the wonderful weather. He didn’t think he would miss the funeral profession, but he did and began serving the Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto county community in 1985.
Fred still enjoys fishing, but his true hobby, when he finds the time is stargazing as an amateur astrologist. He has been married for 31 years, has two adult daughters, one who lives in Naples and the other in Port Charlotte, and a loyal dog, Hunter who is always hungry.
Frederick O. Duncan
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Fred O. Duncan was born in a small town in Kentucky. He attended Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY, North Park College in Chicago, IL and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, IL. After serving his internship, he owned and operated Duncan-Zimny Funeral Home south of Chicago. In 1982, he sold his business and moved to Port Charlotte, FL.
The first three years he lived in Port Charlotte, he fished every day and enjoyed the wonderful weather. He didn’t think he would miss the funeral profession, but he did and began serving the Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto county community in 1985.
Fred still enjoys fishing, but his true hobby, when he finds the time is stargazing as an amateur astrologist. He has been married for 31 years, has two adult daughters, one who lives in Naples and the other in Port Charlotte, and a loyal dog, Hunter who is always hungry.
Robert Wright
Pre-Arrangement Specialist
Bob Wright is originally from Madison Heights, VA. He attended school at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA.
Robert Wright
Pre-Arrangement Specialist
Bob Wright is originally from Madison Heights, VA. He attended school at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA.
Candace McHenry
Administrator
Candace has enjoyed being employed in the funeral industry for thirty-plus years.
She started working for a funeral home in 1992 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and has also had experience working at a cemetery. She retired, but soon found that she really missed the job.
Candace and her husband Chuck have been residents of Hardee County since 2016 and enjoy the freedom country life provides, finding peace in caring for their property and animals, and occasional visits from the grandkids.
Candace McHenry
Administrator
Candace has enjoyed being employed in the funeral industry for thirty-plus years.
She started working for a funeral home in 1992 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and has also had experience working at a cemetery. She retired, but soon found that she really missed the job.
Candace and her husband Chuck have been residents of Hardee County since 2016 and enjoy the freedom country life provides, finding peace in caring for their property and animals, and occasional visits from the grandkids.
Karen Ray
Administrator
Karen Ray
Administrator
Steffony Wells
Administrator
Steffony Wells
Administrator