Bradenton, FL Obituaries

John 'Scotty' Cooney Edwards

Apr 12, 2015

John Cooney Edwards, 'Scotty'  81, Bradenton, passed away April 12, 2015.

John was born December 29, 1933 in Paisley, Scotland to the late Robert and Jane (Cooney) Edwards.

He moved to Bradenton in 1992 coming from Toms River, New Jersey where he was member of the Scotch American Club in Kearney, NJ. Locally...

Donald B. Gifford

Apr 12, 2015

Donald B. Gifford, 60, Bradenton, passed away April 6, 2015 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Donald was born on November 9, 1954 in Spokane, Washington to the late Gordon Bruce and Audrey (Cherry) Gifford. He moved to Bradenton 8 ½ years ago coming from Seattle, Washington. Donald was an antiques and collectibles collector and dealer.

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Kay King Anderson

Apr 11, 2015

Kay King Anderson, 61, Anna Maria, Florida, passed away April 11, 2015.

Kay was born on December 24, 1953 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to the late Lyle E. and Emmalena (Atteberry) King. She worked as tax account in Illinois.

Kay moved to Florida in 2004 coming from Freeport,...

Isabella Rallis Willard

Apr 10, 2015

Isabella R. Willard, 90, Bradenton, died on April 10, 2015. Survivors include a son, Karl; a daughter, Karen Willard-Gallo; grandchildren, Jaclyn O'Brian and Brad. The family plans to hold a memorial to honor this remarkable woman at a later date. Friends are invited to attend and should contact the family directly for details. In lieu of flowers...

Adrianna Lee Durrance

Apr 8, 2015

Adrianna Lee Durrance, of Bradenton, passed away on April 8, 2015. Adrianna is survived by her parents Dianna and Bradly Durrance, brother Jorden, sister Savanna and her grandparents; Tim and Annette Durrance, Christine Melchi, Perry and Tammy Melchi.

Alexandra Joy Varelis

Apr 7, 2015

Alexandra Joy Varelis, 33, Bradenton, passed away April 7, 2015.

She was born October 10, 1981 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and moved to Bradenton at a very young age and has been a lifelong resident since. Alexandra worked at the family restaurant Cortez Café, and was Greek Orthodox.

She was predeceased by her brother, John...

William Anthony Schlacks

Apr 3, 2015

It is with sorrow and joy that William A. Schlacks (70) has met with our Lord on this beautiful day, April 3, 2015.

Bill was born May 9, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Howard and Clare (Cronley) Schlacks. Graduating from Loyola University, Bill was the youngest of seven.

Bill is survived by his...

Kermit Ray Decker

Apr 3, 2015

Kermit Decker, 64, of Bradenton, passed away on April 3, 2015.

He is survived by his loving wife Deana Decker, mother Vera Decker, his sons; Charlie L. Decker and Andrew S. Decker, siblings; Keith Decker, Carolyn Horton and Connie White and his nieces and nephews; David Decker, Marissa, Tyler and John Glaser. He will be greatly missed...

Martha Horton Morris

Apr 3, 2015

Martha Horton Morris, 93, died Friday, April 3, 2015, following a long illness. The first child of Freeman and Mabel Horton, Martha was born February 8, 1922, in her parents’ Bradenton home on 25th Street West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin C. Morris, Jr; her parents; and a brother, Donald M. Horton. She leaves a...

Charles Scott Spath Sr.

Apr 2, 2015

Charles Scott Spath Sr, 73, of Holmes Beach, formally of Connecticut, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2015.

Charles is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Anne Kadric Spath of Trumbull CT, children; Kristen A. (Brad) Wise of Goffstown, NH, Charles S. (Susan) Spath, Jr of Newtown CT, Karin P. (Scott) Hemenway of Hillsborough...

Frank J. Dorsey Jr.

Mar 30, 2015

Frank Joseph Dorsey Jr., 60, of Bradenton, passed away on March 30, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife.

Private Family Services Mansion Memorial Park 1400 36th Avenue East Ellenton FL 34222

Wynona Boyd Gooden

Mar 23, 2015

Wynona will be buried at Mansion Memorial Gardens in Ellenton, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2015, graveside service at 11:00 a.m.  Rev. Richard Nussell will officiate.  Family and friends will gather after the service in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, Bradenton.

Wynona had been a resident of Chapmans Assisted Living and Healthcare Facility in...

Mr. Charles Johan Tennesen, Jr.

Mar 23, 2015

Charles Johan Tennesen, Jr., 87, of Ellenton, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at his residence. Charles was born on December 12, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Johann Jr. and Elsie (Baldwin) Tennesen. He served his country faithfully during World War II by serving with the United States Army Signal Corps. He worked as a...

Mark A. Mclauchlin

Mar 18, 2015

Mark A. McLauchlin, 56, of Bradenton and Sarasota, passed away on March 18, 2015.

Beloved son of David and Betty McLauchlin, Mark moved here from Cincinnati Ohio in 1972. Survived by his brother Scott (Ping) McLauchlin and sister Suzanne (Mike Amado) McLauchlin, nephew Evan, nieces Lily and Emily Jane.

Mark was employed with Key Packaging...

Irene Raabe

Mar 15, 2015

Irene Raabe, 75, Bradenton, passed away March 15, 2015. She was born December 24, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Arnold and Bessie (Bloomer) Satow. Irene moved to Bradenton in 1972, and worked locally for Walmart, retiring after more than twenty years of service. She is survived by her one daughter, Carol Stewart of Bradenton, three sons;...

Arthur James Cooper

Mar 10, 2015

Arthur James Cooper, 90, Bradenton, passed March 10, 2015. He was born June 6, 1924 in New York, NY to the late John & Louisa Cooper. Arthur served with the U.S. Navy during WWII where he received numerous awards and citations for his service. He was retired from PanAm Airlines where he worked as an airline mechanic for over...

Laura Karrin Hall

Mar 5, 2015

She was born on February 28, 1994 in Bradenton to Kevin James and Frankie (Tupin) Hall. She was a member of the Class of 2012 of the Manatee School of the Arts, and worked in the family restaurant business. She was predeceased by her father and is survived by her parents Frankie & Paul Amato of Bradenton. most beloved...

James 'Jimmy' Michael Barnes

Mar 4, 2015

James (Jimmy) Michael Barnes, 20, Bradenton, passed away March 4, 2015. Jimmy was born July 5, 1994 in Long Branch, NJ. He has been a resident of Bradenton for the last 1 ½ years coming from Boonton Township, NJ where he spent most of his life. Survived by his parents Michael and Charlene Barnes, his sister Kendall Barnes, grandmother...

Daniel Lewis Shilts

Mar 3, 2015

Daniel Lewis Shilts, 62, of Bradenton, passed away March 3, 2015 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. Daniel was born on January 11, 1953 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Fred and Ruth (Bigelow) Shilts. He moved to Bradenton in November of 2011 coming from Newark, Ohio where he worked as an Estate Planner. He was also a member of...

Esten 'Sonny' Southerland

Feb 24, 2015

Sonny Southerland, 93, a long-time Bradenton resident, passed away at home February 24, 2015. A fourth-generation native Floridian, Sonny was born on January 16, 1922 in Wauchula, Florida to the late Esten, Sr. and June (Poe) Southerland. Sonny graduated from Wauchula High School, Class of 1940, before moving to Miami with his family in 1941. Sonny served as a...