Susannah Lynne Melnyczok
Aug 23, 2020
Susannah Lynne Melnyczok, 64, a resident of Arcadia since 2007 passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Susannah was born in Elkins, West Virginia on July 21, 1956. She worked as a registered nurse until 2006. She lived in Florida for most of her life, she loved the beach and everyone who knows Susie knows she...
George Nelson Lackey Sr
Aug 21, 2020
GEORGE NELSON LACKEY, SR, Born in Meridian, MS on April 14, 1957, had his "One Fine Day" on August 21, 2020 in Amarillo, TX. The older of two children, he lived a short time in MS & AL before moving to Wauchula, FL in the sixth grade. Nelson never met a stranger, he made an impression on everyone he met,...
Nestor Araujo Vasquez
Aug 9, 2020
Nestor Araujo Vasquez, 83, a resident of Hardee county since 1963 coming from Avon Park, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home. Nestor was born in Las Cruces, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on February 26, 1937. He was employed as a farm labor contractor. Nestor was a member of The Church of the Living God in Bowling...
Juan Flores Cisneros
Aug 9, 2020
Juan Cisneros was an extraordinary, compassionate and loving husband, father, brother, and friend to many. The family sends well wishes, peace and prayers to Juan as he embarks on his new journey. Juan Flores Cisneros, 67, a resident of Desoto county for most of his life, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Juan was born...
Jerry O'Neal Phillips
Aug 1, 2020
Jerry O'Neal Phillips, 84, of Zolfo Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Hardee Manor. Jerry was born in Colquitt, Georgia on June 30, 1936 and came to Hardee County 12 years ago from Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was employed by Heil Quaker in Lewisburg, Tennessee as a supervisor, and wrote articles for our local paper, the Herald Advocate....
Anastasia Marie Rosen
Aug 1, 2020
Our little Angel, who will always be our precious gift and memory. Infant Anastasia Marie Rosen, 2.5 months passed away Saturday August 1, 2020 at home in Sebring, Fl with her mommy by her side. Baby Rosen was born May 12, 2020 in Sebring, Fl to Nikki Rosen. She liked dressing up in her princess outfits with mommy. Waking up...
Mitzi B. Grice
Jul 29, 2020
Mitzi B. Grice, 83, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, passed away on July 29, 2020 at Advent Health Wauchula. She was born in Wauchula, Florida on June 15, 1937. Mitzi was a member of First United Methodist Church of Wauchula, Florida. She worked as an Executive Secretary for the Phosphate Mines. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Aurora Ruiz Rodriguez
Jul 26, 2020
Aurora Ruiz Rodriguez, 65, a resident of Hardee and Polk Counties for most of her life, passed away on July 26, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 22, 1955. Aurora was a member of Turning Point Worship Center in Bartow, Florida. She worked as CNA in Winter Haven. She was...
Junior Ray Griffin
Jul 26, 2020
Junior Ray Griffin, 65, a resident of Hardee County for most of his life, passed away on July 26, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. He was born in Wauchula, Florida on June 27, 1955. Junior was a Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Ruby Griffin. Survivors include his son, Taylor Griffin...
Ricardo "Wicho" Valdez
Jul 24, 2020
Ricardo "Wicho" Valdez, 57, a resident of Hardee County for 50 years coming from Texas, passed away on July 24, 2020 at Advent Health Sebring. He was born in Levelland, Texas on May 17, 1963. Ricardo attended First Christian Church and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Phosphate Mines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Santos...
Patty Reas
Jul 22, 2020
Patty Reas born January 20, 1956 left us July 22, 2020: Loved and will be missed by her son and daughter, grandchildren, father, sister, and brothers. Rest In Peace Mommy until we meet again. Watch over those we love. xoxoxo
Patricia Grice Gugle
Jul 22, 2020
Patricia Grice Gugle, 73, of Wauchula, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born August 24, 1946 in Wauchula, the daughter of fifth generation Hardee Countians, Matthew Grice and Pearl Albritton Grice. She graduated from Hardee High School in 1964 and from Florida State University in 1967 with a B.S. degree in Home Economics. She...
Bernice Ann Stachow
Jul 19, 2020
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS Bernice Ann Stachow August 28, 1922 - July 19, 2020 Bernice Ann Stachow 97, passed away in Wauchula, Florida. She was born August 28, 1922 in her hometown Racine, Wisconsin. You might have known her as Bea and when you said her name she would always say "Be Nice". She was very proud of her heritage...
Marcellina Ortega Martinez
Jul 18, 2020
Marcellina Ortega Martinez, 75, a resident of Hardee County since coming from Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1987 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Advent Health Sebring. She was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on April 26, 1945. She was Catholic by faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paulino and...
Miguel Castillo Martinez
Jul 4, 2020
Miguel Castillo Martinez, 72, of Wauchula, died on July 4, 2020 in Sebring. He was born in Wartertown, South Dakota on September 29, 1947 and had been a resident of Hardee County for 53 years, coming from Texas. Miguel was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and was employed as a laborer in the citrus groves. He was preceded...
Dimas Guardiola Vasquez
Jun 30, 2020
Dimas Guardiola Vasquez, 62, a resident of Hardee County since 1984 coming from Homestead, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born in Mexico on March 26, 1958. Dimas worked as a citrus grove harvester. He was Pentecostal by faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Gonzalo Guardiola. Survivors include his companion, Annette Smith of Wauchula,...
Jose Manuel Suarez Andrade
Jun 28, 2020
Jose Manuel Suarez Andrade, 57, a resident of Hardee County since 1998 coming from Texas passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico on June 17, 1963. Jose was a Power Plant electrician. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Martin Ernest Raymond Jr.
Jun 20, 2020
Martin Raymond, Jr., 86, of Ona, Florida passed away in Lakeland, Florida on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born in Winchendon, Massachusetts on October 15, 1933. Martin had been a resident of Florida since 1989, coming from Gardner, Massachusetts. He was Catholic by faith, and had held various positions with H & R Gun Manufacturing during his working career....
Harley David Tootle
Jun 15, 2020
Harley David Tootle, 66, a resident of Hardee County for 35 years coming from Manatee County passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Advent Health Sebring. He was born in Sarasota, Florida on September 7, 1953. Harley worked as a cattle rancher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Sara Tootle and son, David Anderson Tootle....
Clifton Marion Wright
Jun 15, 2020
Clifton Marion Wright, 58, a resident of Hardee County for most of his life coming from Enid, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at The Palms of Sebring. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on July 24, 1961. Clifton was a Baptist by faith. He worked as a citrus grove caretaker. He was preceded in death by his...
