Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Kelly Ann Legault
Jan 28, 2018
Kelly Ann Legault, 53, of Bradenton, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on January 27, 2018.
She is survived by her loving husband Tom, and many family and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm with Funeral Services commencing at 2:00 pm at Shannon Funeral Home...
John P. Rankin
Jan 26, 2018
John Price Rankin, Jr., 77 of Cortez, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at Blake Memorial Hospital, after a valiant 20-year battle against chronic lymphocytic leukemia that had morphed into myelodysplastic syndrome last summer.
Born Feb. 6, 1940, in Ft. Lauderdale to John Price and Elizabeth Devenney Rankin, John graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg...
Margaret Eaton
Jan 24, 2018
Margaret J. Eaton, 90, of Bradenton, passed away on January 24, 2018.
She is survived by her loving family.
No Local Services Will Be Held.
No local services will be held.
Ralph Lazzara
Jan 16, 2018
Ralph Lazzara, an extraordinary man who led an extraordinary life, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2018 at his home on Anna Maria Island, Florida.
He was born on August 14, 1934 in Tampa, Florida to Bennie and Lily Lazzara, first generation offspring of immigrants from the small mountain village of Santo Stefano, Sicily. They raised him...
Norman Lee Thomason Jr
Jan 14, 2018
Norman “Lee” Thomason Jr., 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14th, surrounded by his family.
Lee was born on March 7th, 1955, in Tampa, Florida, to Norman Thomason Sr. and Marilyn Thomason (Hall). He later moved to Bradenton with his mother and two brothers.
Lee had a great love of the outdoors and his...
Naomi 'Delores' Sommers
Jan 12, 2018
Naomi “DeLores” Sommers of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Sherburne, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2018.
She worked for Delco Products Division of General Motors for 43 years. When she retired she was Manager of General Accounting for the Division.
She was preceded in death by her Parents; Raymond...
Msgt. Charles Albert Taylor
Jan 12, 2018
Charles Albert Taylor “Papa” “Son” “Buckshot”, 93, much loved husband, father, grand and great grandfather, uncle and friend passed away January 12, 2018.
He was born Oct 7, 1924, in Palmetto, Fl. He graduated from Palmetto High School in 1943, graduated from Florida State and proudly served in and retired from the US Military 1943-1972. He served...
Carol Wynn
Jan 11, 2018
Carol Wynn, 94, of Bradenton joined her husband in heaven on January 11, 2017.
She was born in Unionville MO to Curtis and Grace Brice. Carol is survived by her two sons; Curtis (Patricia) Wynn of Bradenton FL, Craig (Patricia) Wynn of Sweickley PA, four grandchildren and one great grand child.
She was predeceased by...
Iris Brackmann
Jan 11, 2018
Iris Hamill Brackmann, resident of Bradenton from 1957 to 1966 and 1986 to the present, passed away at the age of 94 and two months early on the morning of January 11.
Iris was a teacher, a leader, and the center of her family. She nurtured and inspired in all facets of her life. She loved the...
Constance Rae Locke
Jan 7, 2018
Constance R. Locke, 64, of Parrish, passed away on January 7, 2018.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
Private family services.
Private Family Services
Virginia Williamson
Jan 5, 2018
Virginia R. Williamson, 93, of Ellenton, passed away Jan. 5, 2018. Virginia was born on May 10, 1924 in Washington, PA.
She served as the Sunshine Lady of Colony Cove, Ellenton for over 25 years. Those that knew her know this was a fitting title!
Virginia was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, George...
Bobbie B. Woods
Jan 4, 2018
Bobbie B. Woods, of Bradenton, passed away on January 4, 2018.
He is surviveed by his loving wife; Cori and many family and friends.
Bobbie was born and raised in Florida.
Services to be announced at a later date and time.
Services will be announced at a later date Shannon...
Connie Lynn Casey
Jan 4, 2018
Connie Lynn Casey, 64, of Bradenton, Florida passed away Thursday, January 7, 2018 after a short illness.
Connie was born in Danville, Illinois on October 19, 1953 to the late Robert Dale and Sarah Elizabeth (Smith) Boswell. She attended Danville High School and Danville Area Community College. She worked for Walgreens Accounting retiring in 2013.
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Avis T Wilkinson
Jan 3, 2018
Avis Thomas Wilkinson passed away on January 3, 2018. She was born in Bell, Florida on April 21, 1922 to Lillie Mae and Charles Waterman Thomas. She had six brothers and sisters. She and her family moved to Gainesville at the age of 12.
She received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and Math Education in 1943...
Terrie A Paquin
Dec 30, 2017
Terrie, 62, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully at home, on December 30, 2017
surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Andre (Andy) B. Paquin, to whom she
was married to for forty years.
Terrie was born in Texas and resided in Massachusetts and Rhode Island before settling in...
A. Wayne Mckinnon
Dec 28, 2017
A. Wayne McKinnon, 76, of Palmetto, passed away December 28, 2017
Wayne was born on July 30, 1941 in Dallas, Texas to the late Almer Auburt and Florence Elizabeth (Hobbs) McKinnon. He served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War by serving with the United States Navy.
He moved to the Manatee County area in...
Myron Alan Gray
Dec 27, 2017
Myron A.Gray (74) of Tampa FL., died December 27, 2017 at 6:12 am peacefully in his sleep which was such a blessing.
He suffered many long years with severe heart issues. The Lord let him go in peace and now he will rest pain free.
Myron is preceded in death by his mother (Rowena Riegel)...
Robert B. Jordan Jr.
Dec 22, 2017
Robert Bruce Jordan, Jr., 62, Ellenton, passed away Dec. 22, 2017.
He was born on October 7, 1955 in Trenton, NJ to Robert Bruce, Sr. and the late Patricia A. (Rochford) Johnson. He moved to Manatee County in the early 1980's coming from Trenton, NJ.
Robert is survived by his two loving daughters; Mary (Randal)...
Colonel Bob Elliott
Dec 22, 2017
Colonel Bob Elliott, USAF, Retired, 102 years old, of Holmes Beach passed away December 22, 2017. Bob was born on January 2, 1915 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Robert Walter and Isabel Degrouche Elliott. He served his country faithfully through service in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and completed his military career with...
