Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Karen Lee Sullivan

Jun 14, 2017

Karen Lee Sullivan, 62, of Bradenton, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away on June 14, 2017.

She was a very loving person, a wonderful mother, grandmother and companion.

She is survived by her daughter; Jessica Abbott, son; Justin Sullivan, 2 grandchildren; Kendall White and Emma Abbott, and her loving companion and boyfriend; Larry Livargo.

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James Alan Heitzman

Jun 13, 2017

James Alan Heitzman, 66, of Bradenton, formerly of Illinois, passed away on June 13, 2017.

He is survived by his wife; Kathy, 2 daughters; Tamra and Tanya, and a large extended family.

Private family services

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

Henry Leroy Richards

Jun 12, 2017

Henry Leroy Richards, 77, Bradenton, passed away June 12, 2017

Henry was born March 16, 1940 in Bradenton to the late Daniel and Opal (Johnson) Richards. He served with the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. After his military service he worked for Consolidated Electric in Bradenton for 32 years retiring as sales manager.

Survived...

Vernon H. Gokey

Jun 8, 2017

Vernon H. Gokey, 82, of Bradenton, FL, passed away June 8, 2017 at his home.

Vernon was born on April 19, 1935 in Altona, New York to the late Edward and Leta (Guerin) Gokey. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army by serving in Germany for 2 years. After his military service Vernon worked...

Michael Joseph Rafael Gabriel

Jun 7, 2017

Michael Joseph Rafael Gabriel, 74 of Palmetto, passed away June 7, 2017 at the TideWell Hospice House in Bradenton.

Michael was born on May 25, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Harold Delano and Dorothy (Woodford) Gabriel. He was the owner of several different small businesses during the years, and was a member of the catholic...

Ruth Elizabeth Parrish Myrick

Jun 4, 2017

Ruth Elizabeth Parrish Myrick, 100 of Holmes Beach, joined her heavenly family on June 4, 2017. Elizabeth was a direct descendent of the historic Parrish family for which the town is named for. She was born in Parrish, FL on March 1, 1917 to the late Fred and Lenna (Cecil) Parrish. Elizabeth attended school in Parrish and Palmetto, FL,...

Travis Wayne Clark

Jun 3, 2017

Travis Wayne Clark, 45, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on June 3, 2017 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Travis was born on February 2, 1972 in Bradenton, Florida to the late Robert Allen and Shirley (Pope) Clark. He was a lifelong resident of Manatee County. Travis was the former owner of a car repair company.

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Reuben George Blackwood

May 31, 2017

Reuben George Blackwood, 70, of Bradenton, passed away May 31, 2017.

Reuben was born June 21, 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica to the late Reginald Blackwood and Tryphina Welsh. He has been a resident of the Sarasota/Manatee County area for many years coming from Jamaica. Locally, he worked as a golf attendant at The Oaks Country Club.

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Hugh E Wynn

May 30, 2017

Hugh E. Wynn, 100 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away May 30, 2017 in Florida.

Hugh was born November 30, 1916 in Unionville, Missouri to the late Noah and Jean (Steele) Wynn. He worked as a chemical engineer with Air Products and Chemical Company for many years.

He was predeceased by his...

Noel Layne Wade

May 29, 2017

Noel Layne Wade, 50 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away May 29, 2017 at the TideWell Hospice House in Bradenton.

Noel was born on February 7, 1967 in Bradenton, Florida to Marvin and Edna (Nicks) Guyton. She left Manatee County several years ago and returned to Bradenton in 2012 coming from Lake City, Florida. Over the years she...

Dennis F. Martin

May 28, 2017

Dennis Martin, 72, of Bradenton, died on May 28, 2017.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Leslie, children, Jeff and Sara, and grandchildren, Toby and Baek.

Dennis would tell you the best decision he ever made was proposing to Leslie on December 31, 1965. While he had a gruff exterior, his loving family and countless...

Craig Michael Bringman

May 28, 2017

Craig Michael Bringman, 56, Bradenton, passed away May 28, 2017.

Craig was born February 8, 1961 in Lindenhurst, NY to the late Edward and Elaine (Johnstone) Bringman. He moved to Bradenton in 1969 and was a graduate of Manatee High School. He worked in the local construction industry as a roofer.

Survived by his three...

Anne P. Reeves

May 25, 2017

Anne P. Reeves, 65, of Bradenton, formerly of Rhode Island, passed away on May 25, 2017.

She is survived by her two daughters; Amanda Tift and Robyn Garcia, seven grandchildren, sisters and a large extended family.

Anne enjoyed being a nurse and lovingly dedicated herself to her patients.

Private family services.

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Katherine L. Dozier

May 25, 2017

Katherine L. Dozier, 68, Bradenton, passed away May 25, 2017 at her residence in Bradenton.

Katherine was born on August 28, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Jesse Feldman and Leila Williams. She was retired from the Federal Government where she worked as an Assistant Personnel Director. She moved to Bradenton in 2003 coming from Annandale,...

Donald Allen Evans, Sr.

May 24, 2017

Donald Allen Evans, Sr., 64 of Bradenton, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Donald was born on February 15, 1953 in Bradenton, Florida. He was a life long resident of Manatee County and worked as a block mason for many years.

Survived by his three sons; Cecil...

Alice W. French

May 20, 2017

Alice W. French, 92, of Bradenton, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the TideWell Hospice House in Bradenton.

Alice was born on September 5, 1924 in Owensville, Indiana to the late George and Fannie (Gudgel) Ward. She was a homemaker and longtime resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. Alice moved to Bradenton 32 years coming from Indianapolis....

Linda Neely

May 20, 2017

Linda Neely, 64 of Bradenton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her residence.

Linda was born on August 17, 1952 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Ronald Lee and Phyllis (Saylaor) Sanders. She has been a resident of Bradenton since the mid 1970’s coming from Michigan. Locally she was co-owner and operator of Circus...

Ruth Evelyn Tomicheck-Few

May 16, 2017

Ruth Evelyn Tomichek-Few, 96 of Bradenton, passed away May 16, 2017.

Ruth was born March 15, 1921 in Woodford, Virginia to the late Joseph and Annie (Pavey) Brooks. She lived for many years in Baltimore, MD.

Ruth worked for the former C&P Phone Company which later on became Bell Atlantic and then finally Verizon Phone...

Judith Haney Cleveland

May 12, 2017

Judith Haney Cleveland, 75, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2017. Judy was born January 6, 1942 in Bradenton, Florida to the late Fred and Vera Sykes. She was a 1960 graduate of Manatee High School, attended Trevecca Nazarene and Bethany Nazarene College and received her Master's Degree in Education from Nova University.

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Robert James Goellner

May 12, 2017

Robert James Goellner, 72, of Bradenton, formerly of Cleveland Ohio, passed away May 12, 2017.

He is survived by his loving daughter; Michelle Lyle and many family members and friends.

Private family services.

Private Family Services Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Road 72 (Clark Rd.) Sarasota FL 34241