Christine Elise Benton
Dec 26, 2020
Christine Elise Benton, 67, of Wauchula, Fl. passed away on Monday, December 26, 2020 in Wauchula, Fl. She was born on March 13, 1953 in Wauchula, Fl. Christine was resident of Hardee county for most of her life before moving to Stuart Fl. ten years ago. She spent her time caring for her family as a home maker; Christine was...
Alice Faye Talley Lee
Dec 21, 2020
Alice Faye Talley Lee, 68, of Wauchula, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Sebring. She was born on June 4, 1952 in Wauchula and had lived in Hardee County most of her life. She attended Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church in Mulberry and had been employed by Walmart as a department manager. She was preceded in death by her...
William Frederick Timmerman
Dec 8, 2020
William Frederick Timmerman, 89, a resident of Brea, California for over 50 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in California. He was born in Orlando, Florida on August, 16, 1931. Fred was a lifelong Seventh-day Adventist and attended the Loma Linda University Church. Fred graduated from Hardee County High School in 1949. He went on to serve our...
Clemie Jo Smith Lamb
Dec 4, 2020
Clemie Jo Smith Lamb, 71, a resident of Hardee County for most of her life, passed away at her home in Zolfo Springs, Florida on Friday, December 4, 2020. Clemie Jo was born in Wauchula, Florida on December 26, 1948. In her youth, she was a founding member of the King Kong Rangers, a cheerleader at Hardee High School, and...
Paul Carter Weaver
Dec 2, 2020
TSgt. Paul Carter Weaver, USAF, 46, finished life's journey on December 2, 2020. Paul was born on July 16, 1974 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Leo Carter Weaver and Eva (Sanchez) Weaver. As a child his family moved around often finally settling in Wauchula, Florida. He was born into a loving close family. His mother always had activities for...
Alice Jane Grimes
Nov 28, 2020
Alice Jane Grimes went home to Jesus on Nov 28th at 90. A.J. was born to Sammy & Ruth Peeples in Wauchula. Like children of that era, daily meals were sourced from mostly chicken coups, mason jars and root cellars. Manually splited wood heated water, their home and cooked meals 24/7 for years and years. Her garden was 99% vegetables...
James Carroll Polk
Nov 27, 2020
James Carroll Polk, 85, a resident of Lake Placid since 1999 coming from Labelle, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1935 in Bowling Green, Florida. James worked as a self-employed farmer from there he went to work for the Brown Brothers of Immokalee, and he finished his working career as a heavy equipment...
Deborah Marcelle Parnell
Nov 26, 2020
Deborah "Debbie" Marcelle Parnell, 66, of Ona, Florida passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Debbie was born in Arcadia, Florida on February 9, 1954 and was a lifelong resident of Hardee County. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith, attending Limestone Baptist Church. Debbie was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Rivera Gutierrez
Nov 20, 2020
Virginia Rivera Gutierrez, 33, a lifelong resident of Hardee, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 3, 1987 in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Virginia attended St. Michael's Catholic Church in Wauchula, Florida. Survivors include her father, Margarito Gutierrez of Wauchula, Fl; mother, Lydia Rivera of Bowling Green, Fl; brothers, Guadalupe Almaguer Jr....
Orville Ilas Triebwasser
Nov 19, 2020
Orville Triebwasser passed away at home on November 19, 2020. He was born in Armour, South Dakota the son of Walter and Christine Triebwasser. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. He is survived by wife, Jean of 55 years, his sister, Charlotte Graese of Wauchula. He and Jean were married in 1965 in Salem, South...
Joyce Marie Cook
Nov 19, 2020
Joyce Marie Cook, 78, a resident of Hardee county for most of her life coming from Alabama, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida. She was born on March 28, 1942 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Joyce was a member of Faith Temple Church of God in Wauchula, Florida. Joyce had many accomplishments in her...
Lizzie Mae Crosby
Nov 19, 2020
Lizzie Mae Crosby, 90, a resident of Hardee county since 1997 coming from Plant City, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 9, 1930 in Alamo, Georgia. Lizzie was a member of Faith Temple Church of God in Wauchula, Florida. She worked as a newspaper editor. Lizzie was a former member of...
Nora Elizabeth "Libby" Farabee
Nov 16, 2020
Nora Elizabeth Farabee "Libby", 67, a lifelong resident of Hardee, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was born on June 27, 1953 in Wauchula, Florida. Libby was a member of New Testament Church in Sebring, Florida. She worked as a Medical office assistant for Customized Wellness. She was preceded in...
Fredrick "Duane" Staton
Nov 15, 2020
With Deepest sorrow, we announce that Fredrick "Duane" Staton (Wiener), 32, our beloved son, grandson, family member and friend traded his wheels for wings on November 15, 2020 as he rode his bike on up to the big party in the sky. Those who knew Duane even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Duane will be...
Cherry Delores "Tiny" Ford
Nov 13, 2020
Cherry Delores "Tiny" Ford, 74, of Bowling Green, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1946 in Manatee County, Florida and had lived in Hardee County for most of her life. She was a Christian and a member of Turning Point Worship Center in Bartow. Cherry had retired from Wauchula State...
Nathan Randall Smith "Butch"
Nov 10, 2020
Nathan Randall Smith "Butch", 70, a resident of Hardee County for most of his life coming from Ft. Meade, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born on November 27, 1949 in Ft. Meade, Florida. Nathan worked as an Agriculture Inspector. He was a member of Cornerstone Church in Fort Meade,...
Jose Luis Espinoza
Nov 9, 2020
Jose Luis Espinoza, 55, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on November 13, 1964 in Wauchula, Florida. Jose worked as a truck driver for Bautista Farms. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Juanita Espinoza, brothers, Lupe Gonzales, Enrique Gonzales, Jessie Gonzales and sisters, Alicia Juarez and...
Charles Leroy Carter
Oct 30, 2020
Charles Leroy Carter, 80, of Arcadia, Florida, died on October 30, 2020 at his home. He was born in Newark, Ohio on August 6, 1940. He moved to DeSoto County from Somerset, Ohio in 1999. Charles had been employed with American National Can in Mount Vernon, Ohio as an extruder operator. He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher...
Kanawha Marie Griffin
Oct 29, 2020
Kanawha Marie Griffin "Kay", 60, a resident of Wauchula, Fl. since 2007 coming from Nassau County, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.Born on June 8, 1960 in Hawkinsville, Georgia to Wilbur and Eunice Smith. She was the first daughter of 7 children. Among her many accomplishments in life she was a proud...
Dianna Herring Darley
Oct 28, 2020
Dianna Herring Darley, 73, a resident of Wauchula since 1964 coming from Hollywood, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Placid. She was born on February 24, 1947 in Arcadia, Florida. Dianna worked as a para-professional for the Hardee County Public School System. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church in Ona. She is...
