Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Peter J. Currid

Feb 27, 2017

Peter J. Currid, of Bradenton, FL,  passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2017.

He was born on July 21, 1956 in Coral Gables, FL.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Currid Riddell and her husband, Justus Riddell; his mother, Marjorie W. Hegarty; his sisters , Wendy Sands and Bonnie MacDonald  and her husband, Peter...

Oscar 'Blaine' Crosby

Feb 26, 2017

Oscar 'Blaine' Crosby, 54, of Myakka City, passed away on February 26, 2017.

Blaine was a horse trainer and popular rodeo competitor.

He is survived by his loving family.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm with the Funeral Services commencing at 2:00 pm at...

Marie Franklin

Feb 25, 2017

Marie Franklin, 76 of Holmes Beach, passed away February 25, 2017.

Marie was born on November 2, 1940 in Tampa, Florida to the late Bennie and Antoinette Scanio. She was a long time resident of Anna Maria Island at the young age of five years old.

She attended the Roser Memorial Community Church on Anna...

James W. Kissick,, Cdr. Usn Jr.

Feb 24, 2017

James W. “Jim”  Kissick, Jr. Cdr USN (Ret.), 92, of Bradenton Beach, a descendant of pioneers including the individual responsible for the formation of Manatee County in 1855,and a grandfather who represented the steamship line serving, twice daily, the travel needs to Tampa from the 1880’s until 1909, who then became Director of the Seaboard Rail Line.

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Everett Aaron Cushman

Feb 20, 2017

Everett A. Cushman, 65, of Ellenton, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away February 20, 2017.

He is survived by his loving family.

Private family services.

Private Family Services

Sandra Barbara Haney

Feb 17, 2017

Sandra Barbara Haney, 71, of Bradenton, passed away on February 17, 2017.

She is survived by her friend and care giver; Ruth Ann, nieces; Jessica and Becky, sister in law; Peggy and her beloved dog.

She was a registered nurse and loved to care for others.

No local services will be held.

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Imogene Gore

Feb 17, 2017

Imogene Gore, 81, of Palmetto, passed away February 17, 2017.

She was born on January 8, 1936 in Pelham, Georgia to the late James Lamar and Eva (White) Sheppard. She moved to Manatee County over 60 years ago, and was of the Baptist Faith.

She was survived by her three loving children; Sandra (John) Dietrich...

Linda Jane Griffin

Feb 11, 2017

Linda Jane Griffin, 77, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away February 11, 2017 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Linda was born on February 6, 1940 in Colon, Panama to the late Joshua A. and Barbara June (Farthing) Cunningham. She moved to Bradenton two years ago coming here from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Linda was a homemaker and a...

Michael Dale Perry

Feb 10, 2017

Michael Dale Perry, 68, of Bradenton, passed away on February 10, 2017 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Michael was born on October 23, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Walter and Jeanne (Watts) Perry. He grew up and received his education in the Columbus area.

Following his High School graduation he served his...

Ivan Marion

Feb 10, 2017

Ivan Marion, 95 of Bradenton, Florida formerly of Ellenton, Florida, passed away at his residence on February 10, 2017.

Ivan was born on December 2, 1921 in Solon, New York to the late Lester and Nita (Hall) Marion. He served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Army during World War II.

Following...

John Gilligan

Feb 6, 2017

John “Jack” Gilligan, of Holmes Beach, born January 13, 1938, died February 6, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathryn (nee Powers); children Patricia (Sean) Lyons, John Patrick (Eileen) and Edward (Randall); grandchildren Connor, Stephanie and John Patrick; sister Catherine Godkin and brother Raymond; loving in-laws John Powers (Vera), Maureen (Tom) Brady, Anne...

Rev. David L. Carlson

Feb 5, 2017

Rev. David L. Carlson, 89, of New Port Richey, Florida formerly of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on February 5, 2017 at the Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida.

Rev. Carlson was born on January 17, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Leo Olaf and Hazel (Kiesling) Carlson. He grew up in the...

Westwood Hugh Fletcher, Iii

Feb 4, 2017

Westwood 'Wes' Hugh Fletcher, III, 55, of Bradenton, passed away Feb. 4, 2017.

Wes was born on March 4, 1961 in Apple Valley, California to the late Capt. Westwood H. Jr., USAF-Retired and Audrey J. (Lange) Fletcher. He moved to the Holmes Beach at a very young age and resided on the Island until 2011 when he...

Manoog 'Mike' Manoogian

Feb 3, 2017

Manoog 'Mike' Manoogian, 90, of Parrish, passed away on February 3, 2017.

He is survived by his wife Agnes Manoogian of Parrish, Fl and 3 children, Michael Manoogian of Halifax, Massachusetts, Laurie Messier of Parrish, Fl and Rob Manoogian of Venice, Fl, and the late Cynthia Correira, formerly of Narragansett, RI.  He is also survived by his...

Joyce Proveaux

Feb 3, 2017

Joyce Proveaux, 87, of Myakka City, passed away February 3, 2017.

She was born on May 20, 1929 in Clewiston, Florida to the late Harry H. and Bidie (Hendry) Phillips. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Manatee County and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hardee County where she formerly taught children Sunday School....

Wanda Bindley Figari

Jan 30, 2017

Wanda Bindley Figari, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 peacefully at home. She was born in Evansville, Indiana to Fred & Ethel Damm, and lived there throughout her childhood. She received her undergraduate degree with honors from Indiana State University where she also served as homecoming queen, and President of her beloved sorority, Chi Omega, where she made many...

Lieselotte 'Lelo' Watts

Jan 26, 2017

Lieselotte “Lelo” Antoinette Watts

Lieselotte “Lelo” Antoinette Watts, 92, of Bradenton, died peacefully and at home on January 26, 2017.

Born in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 24, 1924, she was an aspiring doctor when World War II interfered and brought her to work as an interpreter at Gen. George Patton's headquarters, where she...

Michelle Anne Papa

Jan 26, 2017

Michelle Anne Papa, 46, of Bradenton, passed away on January 26, 2017.

She as born to Jesse and Barbara Atkinson on April 30, 1970.

Michelle is survived by her loving husband; James 'Jim' Papa, two sisters; Amy Henry and Mary Beth Pisano, one brother; Jesse Atkinson and father; Jesse Atkinson.

She was pre-deceased...

Mary A. Eurice

Jan 19, 2017

Mary A. Eurice, 91 of Bradenton, passed away on January 19, 2017 at the Bay Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton.

Mary was born on April 12, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Leo and Magdalena (Gentner) Gross. She grew up in the Baltimore area. On March 29, 1944 she married her beloved husband William...

David C. Johnson

Jan 16, 2017

David C. Johnson, 74 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on January 16, 2017 at the Complex Care Hospital at Ridgelake in Sarasota, Florida.

David was born on December 29, 1942 in Terryville, Connecticut to the late Charles and Ella (Wunsich) Johnson. He has been a resident of Bradenton since 1972 coming from Connecticut. He was the founder...