Elbert Walker
Oct 8, 2024
Elbert Walker, lifelong resident of Hardee County born February 16, 1938 in Myakka City Floridla Elbert was called home to his Lord and Savior October 8, 2024 in Sebring Florida. Elbert was at Good Shepherd Hospice/Bud and Donna Somer's Hospice. Elbert was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Donnie Albritton Walker. Brother's Robert Walker, Winston Walker, Marion Walker...
Leslie Sue Bond
Oct 7, 2024
Leslie Sue Bond, born June 26, 1957, in Denver, Colorado, to Charles and Shirley Harpole, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, in Lake Wales, Florida. She was 67 years old. Leslie dedicated her professional life to serving as a program manager for the state of Florida, a role that allowed her to make a positive impact in her community....
Marie Hendley
Sep 27, 2024
Marie Hendley, born on June 28, 1937, in Delzura, California, passed away on Sept. 27, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. Marie was a long-time resident of Hardee County where she retired from Hardee County Sheriff's Office as a cook. She was a member of the Wauchula Seventh Day Adventist Church. She is survived by her son, David Dickerson, of Sarasota; daughter,...
Jessie Mae Eddings
Sep 27, 2024
Jessie Mae Eddings born December 8, 1936, in Wauchula, Florida passed away September 27 in Arcadia, Florida was born to Johnny Rhodes and Ruby Ray Rhodes. Jessie was employed by Pinellas County Schools for 21 years. She was a school lunchroom cook and was honored by her colleagues to be named the Pinellas County School Support Person of the Year....
Juanita Murphy
Sep 23, 2024
Juanita W. Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 80. Born on June 22, 1944, in Wauchula, Florida, she was the daughter of Jerry and Fannie (Smith) Ward. Juanita dedicated her professional life to accounting, a field in which she excelled and made many lasting connections. She...
Margaret L. Ward
Sep 6, 2024
Margaret L. (Chancey) Ward, October 13, 1938-September 6, 2024. Margaret Ward left this world to be with her Savior on September 6, 2024. She is survived by her sons Ernest Whidden (Cheryl), John Whidden Sr. (Bonnie), and Vernon Whidden, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Hardee County. She drove a school bus...
Laura Nataly Rivera
Sep 5, 2024
Laura Nataly Rivera, age 39, of Wauchula, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved and who loved and cherished her. She was born on September 22nd of 1984 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, MX and moved shortly after to Wauchula Florida where she spent the rest of her life calling home. She was the beloved daughter of Gloria Lazo of...
Jose Antonio "Tony" Martinez-Torres
Sep 3, 2024
Jose Antonio "Tony" Martinez-Torres, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 20, 1941, in Salinas, Puerto Rico, to Miguel Angel Martinez-Romero and Ana Torres-Cintron. Tony dedicated over 60 years of his life to the Bowling Green, Florida community, having moved from...
Teresa Marie Granda
Sep 2, 2024
Teresa Marie Granda, a beloved lifelong resident of Hardee County, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on April 5, 1957, Teresa was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her. Her unwavering love for her family was the cornerstone of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them....
Virginia Flores
Aug 31, 2024
Virginia Flores, born on September 17, 1967, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Jose Flores and Maria De La Luz Cruz, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Fort Meade, Florida. A beloved member of her community and a dedicated professional in the agricultural supply industry, Virginia had been a resident of Fort Meade for the past 15 years. Virginia was...
Ollie R. Moore
Aug 31, 2024
Ollie R. Moore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on July 16, 1945, in Portersville Missouri, Ollie was a long-time resident of Hardee County, where he made a lasting impact on his community and those who knew him. Ollie dedicated many years of his life to...
Royce L Carter
Aug 29, 2024
Royce L. Carter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. He was born on July 30, 1953, in Sparta, Tennessee, to Erby Carter and Sarah Hutson Carter. Royce dedicated his life to the ranching profession, serving as a ranch foreman for over 50 years. He was a proud resident of...
Juanita R Trevino
Aug 24, 2024
Juanita R. Trevino, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, in Winter Haven, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 16, 1934, to Espiridion Rodriguez and Julia Garcia Rodriguez in School Land, Texas. Juanita was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a...
Kenneth Lamar Hewett
Aug 23, 2024
Kenneth Lamar Hewett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on April 23, 1936, in Davie, Florida, Kenneth was the son of Battle and Lottie Hewett. He was a proud resident of Hardee County since 1988, where he made a lasting impact on his community. Kenneth was...
Robert Wright
Aug 16, 2024
Robert Wright, 87, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on August 16th, 2024, at the Lake Wales Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. Robert was born to William and Margaret Marks on September 3, 1936, in Cortland, NY, and was their only child. He graduated from Cincinnatus High School, and attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY where he earned a degree in...
Hugh C Jones Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Hugh C. Jones, Jr., a lifelong Bowling Green, FL resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 1, 2024, at 78. Hugh Jr. was the eldest of six children. He is survived by his brothers, Terry (Patty) Jones of Bowling Green, Florida, and Jerry (Diane) Jones of Bowling Green, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh...
Caridad Cordovi
Jul 27, 2024
Caridad Cordovi, born on January 4, 1953, in New York City, New York, and a resident of Wauchula, Florida, passed away on July 27, 2024. Caridad was a dedicated homemaker, known for her loving and caring nature. She was born to Antonio Calves and Ondina (San Martin) Calves. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, Her brother...
James E Cole
Jul 25, 2024
In Loving Memory of James E. Cole 1-14-29 – 7-25-24 James quietly took his rest on Thursday, July 25, he was 95 years young He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lucille of 50 years in marriage, and his grandson Gregory. He served in the Army as a Corporal in the Korean War from 1948-1952 and was a...
Concepcion Norma Gomez
Jul 25, 2024
Concepcion Norma Gomez, age 69, of Bowling Green, Florida, passed away on July 25, 2024. She was born on February 1, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. Norma worked as a custodian for the United States Postal Service. She was a beloved member of the community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Concepcion was an avid gardener, recipient...
Michael Blain Johnson
Jul 18, 2024
Michael (Blain) Johnson, church elder, giver of self, family, and community inspiration, passed to his rest on July 18th, 2024. Blain was a willful, dynamic, faithful servant of the Lord, born on February 9, 1963. He had the vision and ability to make things happen; often for the benefit of the church, others within the community, and for his beloved...
