Ruby Stephens
Oct 6, 2023
Ruby Stephens 89, of Lake Placid passed away October 6, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1934, to Ed and Becky Rogers (Dansby). She graduated from Hardee High School, Class of 1952. She spent the first 40-plus years in Hardee County before moving to Highlands County circa 1975. Ruby was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. Her family came...
Mark Stephen Fields
Sep 29, 2023
Mark Stephen Fields, 64, of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. Mark is a lifelong resident of Hardee County, born on December 29, 1958, in Wauchula, Florida to Floyd and Iris (Dunaway) Fields. He was a plumber by trade and Lutheran by faith attending Peace Valley Lutheran Church. Mark was a Jack of all trades and could...
Elbert Calvin Griffin
Sep 23, 2023
Calvin Griffin, 63, of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Calvin was born on April 4, 1960, in Wauchula, Florida to James Henry and Martha (Harrison) Griffin. He was a lifelong resident of Hardee County, Baptist by Faith, and worked in the agriculture field. Calvin is preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister...
Carlos Esquivel Sr.
Sep 22, 2023
Carlos Esquivel Sr., 69, of Bowling Green, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Wauchula, Florida. Carlos was born on January 9, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas to Benito and Amelia (Reyna) Esquivel. Carlos was a maintenance technician by trade and a loving father. He is preceded in death by both of his parents. Carlos is survived...
Robert Aaron Myers
Sep 20, 2023
Robert Aaron Myers, 53, of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Sebring, Florida. Robert was born on December 26, 1969, in Wauchula, Florida to Thomas and Bertha (Ledford) Myers. He was a lifelong resident of Hardee County, a carpenter by trade, and Pentecostal by faith attending Turning Point Worship Center in Bartow, Florida. Robert is preceded...
Dorothy M Boyette
Sep 5, 2023
Dorothy Boyette, 94, of Zolfo Springs, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Avon Park, Florida. Dorothy was born on August 18, 1929, in Arcadia, Florida to Truman and Lelamae (Jackson) Schmitt. She was a lifelong resident of Hardee County, a Librarian by trade working at the Hardee County Public Library, and a Methodist by faith attending The...
Joel Bruce Mceachern
Aug 25, 2023
Joel Bruce McEachern was born in Miami, Florida on August 12, 1950, and peacefully passed away, surrounded by love, at home in Eustis, Florida on August 25, 2023. Joel was predeceased by his loving parents, Thelma Irene and Gabriel Russell McEachern, and his dear niece Betty Ann McEachern. He will be missed and remembered by his wife Stacy, son Jason...
Evan Yovany Arana
Aug 16, 2023
Evan Yovany Arana, 8 months old, passed away at UF Shands Children's Hospital in Gainesville, Florida on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was born December 5, 2022, at Lakeland Regional Hospital weighing a perfect 5 pounds. Evan was then transferred to Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Evan was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (half a heart), and he...
Herman "Eddie" Spencer
Aug 15, 2023
Eddie Herman Spencer, born on August 19, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on August 15, 2023. He was a resident of Hardee County for 30 years, having moved from Charleston, West Virginia. Eddie was a devoted member of the New Vision Worship Center and found joy in his work as an oiler in the mining industry at Mosaic....
Lynn Marie Fortin
Aug 13, 2023
Lynn Marie Fortin, aged 48, was born on November 6, 1974, in Middletown, Connecticut. She peacefully passed away on August 13, 2023, in Sebring, Florida. Lynn was preceded in death by her loving parents, Donat Fortin and Alice Fortin. As a resident of Hardee County, Lynn embraced her Christian faith and cherished her community. She had a deep passion for...
Thayson Martin Quinn
Aug 11, 2023
Thayson Martin "Marty" Quinn, 60, of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. Marty was born in Jasper, Alabama on March 10, 1963, to Randal and Betty Jean Quinn. In Loving Memory of a truly remarkable individual. Though he may be gone, his spirit will continue to shine brightly in the memories and hearts of those who knew...
Bryan Eugene Ingram Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Bryan Eugene "Gene" Ingram, 97 of Wauchula, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 23, 2023. Gene was born on September 22, 1925, in Homestead, Florida to William Bryan Ingram and Ira Lee (Bell) Ingram. Gene proudly served his country as a Marine serving in World War II, being deployed to Iwo Jima and Saipan....
Mary Olive Gilmore
Jul 20, 2023
Mary Olive Gilmore, a beloved member of the Hardee County community, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Desoto County, Florida. She was 90 years old. Born on September 4, 1932, in Wauchula, Mary was a lifelong resident of Hardee County. She dedicated her life to serving her community and was highly regarded for her contributions. Mary was a devoted...
John Fry Cole Jr
Jul 14, 2023
John Fry Cole Jr., a long-time resident of Wauchula, passed away peacefully with his wife Mary, by his side on, July 14, 2023 in Wauchula, Fl. He was born on April 4, 1937, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. John worked as a dedicated supervisor in the agricultural field for many years. John was a hard worker who took pride in...
Philip Andrew Smith Jr
Jul 10, 2023
Philip Andrew Smith Jr., affectionately known as Andy, 44, passed away on July 10, 2023, in Wauchula, Florida. He was born on May 11, 1979, in Avon Park, Florida, and was a lifelong resident of Hardee County. Andy had a passion for fishing and working on cars. He found solace and joy in spending time outdoors, casting his line into...
William Gordon Bell
Jul 1, 2023
William Gordon Bell, "Bill" or "BFB" age 61, died Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Sebring, FL surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Reed City, Michigan on August 5, 1961, the son of Herbert and Edna (Thompson) Bell. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, poppa, and friend to many. Bill grew up in Montrose and served...
Lloyd Lynn "Spanky" Cooper
Jun 28, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lloyd Lynn Cooper, affectionately known as Spanky, who passed away on June 28, 2023, at the age of 61. Lloyd was born on July 26, 1961, to his beloved parents, Lloyd Elmo Cooper and Lois Fayrene Wouldridge. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and true friend to all who had the pleasure of crossing his path....
Barbara Carol Ruch
Jun 20, 2023
Barbara Carol Ruch, a beloved homemaker, passed away on June 20, 2023, in Wauchula, Florida, at the age of 76. She was born on February 25, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, to William Henry Weber and Clara Mallory. Barbara was a resident of Hardee County and had previously lived in Seminole Heights, she was Lutheran by faith. She was a devoted...
Patricia Jean Grimes Klinger
Jun 20, 2023
Born on October 26, 1955, Patty went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 20, 2023 in Gainesville, FL. The daughter of Murry Grimes and Ruth Grimes, she grew up in Hialeah, FL with her older brother, David. She graduated from Hialeah High School and went on to pursue her place in life. Patty's personality was infectious -...
Catherine A. Shearer
Jun 16, 2023
Catherine A. Shearer, 78, of Zolfo Springs, Florida passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Catherine was born on April 27, 1945, in Niles, Michigan to Allan and Catherine (Simpson) Gabbaert. Cathy was a tireless worker who overcame poverty to raise 5 children many times with little help. She was a production...
