Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Michelle Bowles

Jan 16, 2016

Michelle Beckett Bowles, 57, passed away January 16, 2016, in Parrish FL.

Michelle is survived by her husband Roy Bowles, son Joshua Bowles, daughter Nicole Bowles, step- daughter Amanda Armbruster and three grandchildren, Austin, Bailey and McKayla.

Michelle was an accountant who loved the simple things in life that made her smile. Devoted to her...

Dr. Patricia Ann Pearse

Jan 15, 2016

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people” - Victor Borge

On Friday, January 15, in her Holmes Beach, Florida home, Patricia “Patsy” Pearse left us all far too suddenly and far too soon. Devoted first born of the late Jack Pearse (2013) and Helen Pearse (nee Hulse) of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; treasured friend and beloved big...

Arthur Frederick Meyers

Jan 15, 2016

Arthur Frederick Meyers, of Sarasota, FL peacefully joined his wife Geraldine on January 15, 2016.

He is survived by son Randall ( Kyong), daughter Martha (Joanne). Granddaughters Erin( Steve), Julian and, great grandson Kade. Brother Fred (Phyllis), and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at...

Shirley Irene Stocker

Jan 15, 2016

Shirley Irene Stocker, 80, Bradenton, beloved wife of Clifford Stocker, died January 15, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was the daughter of Earl & Marie (Johnson) Crile and born in Lodi, Ohio on September 25, 1935; and was raised in Covington.

Preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Eleanor Hughes and Ruth Terry; nephews,...

Michael R Walker

Jan 14, 2016

To be announced

Services will be announced at a later date

Michael E. 'Cigar Mike' Peak

Jan 11, 2016

Michael Edward Peak, from Bradenton, FL, passed away January 11, 2016.

He was born on July 27, 1956 in Brighton, IN to the late William E. Peak and Ruth Peak.

Michael is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 24 years, Beth Peak, sister Debbie Carmony of Ohio, and his mother in law, Carolyn...

Oma R. Kite

Jan 11, 2016

Oma R. Kite, 94, of Bradenton, passed away on January 11, 2016.

She is survived by 4 children; Betty McCollum of Goshen IN, Virginia Niece of Bradenton FL, Jim (Connie) Spear of Roachdale IN, Marilyn Wagner of Crawfordsville IN, and son-in-law Richard Collins of Lafayette IN, 17 grandchildren; Kathy Lewis, James Randall, Robert Jensen, Phyllis Norman, Rick...

Wilma Mills Durrance

Jan 10, 2016

Wilma Mills Durrance, mother of Gail Parent of Bradenton, 93, passed away January 10, 2016.

She was born March 15, 1922 in Bowling Green, FL to the late William and Olivia Harrell. She was a lifelong resident of Florida living in Hardee and Polk County. Wilma was a lifelong member of the Bowling Green United Methodist Church...

Laurene Parrish Powell

Jan 3, 2016

Laurene Parrish Powell passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on January 3, 2016, culminating a life lived with love, dignity, and generosity.  Born in Parrish, Florida in 1913 to Jonah and May (Lowry) Parrish, Mrs. Powell was the great-granddaughter of Crawford Parrish, who founded the community of her birth in the late 1860s.

A lifelong...

Allen A. 'T-Bone' Campbell

Jan 2, 2016

Allen A. “T-Bone” Campbell, 95, Palmetto, passed away January 2, 2016.

T-Bone was born June 7, 1920 in Palmetto to the late Lonnie Grant and Olive Mae (Courter) Campbell. He was a lifelong resident of Manatee County.

In his early years he worked as a fisherman and later on worked as a plasterer. He was...

Barbara A. Kern

Dec 30, 2015

Barbara A. Kern, 71 of Ellenton, passed away on December 30, 2015 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Barbara was born on October 28, 1944 in New York City, New York to the late Thomas Eugene and Barbara (Hogan) Magill. She worked for many years as a production line worker in the healthcare manufacturing industry. And...

Brian Ralph Amberg

Dec 28, 2015

Brian Ralph Amberg, 59 of Bradenton, Florida passed away on December 28, 2015.

Loving son of the late Irene and Ralph Amberg. Surviving are two brothers, Dave Amberg and his wife, Antoinette of Connecticut, Chris Amberg and his wife, Susan of Maryland.

A resident of Sarasota and Bradenton for 35 years Brian worked in the...

Lena Newsome

Dec 14, 2015

Lena Newsome, 92, passed away on December 14, 2015.

She is survived by her daughter, 2 brothers and 2 grandchildren.

All services will be held in West Virginia.

No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of State.

Laurette Shahinian

Dec 11, 2015

Laurie Shahinian, passed away on December 11, 2015, after a long battle with cancer.

While born in Connecticut, she moved to Florida at a young age and has been a long time resident of Anna Maria Island.

She was a graduate of Eckerd College and Barry University's School of Law, as well as a proprietor...

Bobby S. Swicegood

Dec 9, 2015

Bobby S. Swicegood, 87, Anna Maria, passed away December 9, 2015.

Bobby was born June 11, 1928 in Salisbury, NC. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service he moved to Richmond, VA to work with Southern Railway and was later transferred to Atlanta, GA. He spent 41years with the railroad...

Curtis J. Aimino, Sr.

Dec 6, 2015

Curtis J. Aimino, Sr., 55, Manatee County, Florida, passed away December 6, 2015at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Curtis was born on April 24, 1960 in Audubon, New Jersey to the late Larry and Joan (Priebs) Aimino. He moved to Manatee County in 1977 coming from New Jersey.

Locally he was the former owner...

John F. Munger, Jr.

Dec 5, 2015

John F. Munger, Jr., 93, Bradenton, passed away December 5, 2015.

He was born on May 13, 1922 in Pittsfield, MA to the late John F. Sr, and Hazel (Fish) Munger. He moved to Bradenton 23 years ago coming from Pittsfield.

He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. While living in Pittsfield...

Deborah K. Land

Dec 4, 2015

Deborah K. Land, 57, of Bradenton, passed away on December 4, 2015.

She is survived by her loving husband Paul, 2 sons; Eric and Jordan, and 3 grandchildren.

Private family services.

Private Family Services Shanon Funeral Home Westview Chapel 5610 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton FL 34209

Richard H. Bennett, Jr.

Dec 4, 2015

Richard H. Bennett, Jr., 86, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 in Bradenton, FL. He was born on November 24, 1929 in Nichols, GA to the late Richard H. (Sr.) and Edna (Wilcox) Bennett.

Richard grew up on a farm in Blackshear, GA and moved to Bradenton, FL in 1947. He graduated in 1948 from Manatee...

Barbara J. Shideler

Nov 30, 2015

Barbara J. Shideler, 85, of Holmes Beach, previously of Detroit MI, passed away on November 30, 2015.

She is survived by her son; Robert Docherty, brother; Joseph (Pamela) Forkey, sister Margaret (Ronald) Estfon, loving companion Dennis Barry, 4 nieces and 1 nephew.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Multiple System...