Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas

Joshua Richard Cardenas
Oct 18, 2016
Joshua R. Cardenas, 24, of Bradenton, passed away October 18, 2016.
He is survived by his parents; David and Susan, two children, grandparents and extended family.
Services are to be announced.
Services will be announced at a later date Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel 1015 14th Street West Bradenton FL 34205
William Rohrer
Oct 17, 2016
William Rohrer, 27 of Myakka City, passed away October 17, 2016.
William was born on March 11, 1989 in Bradenton to Douglas Scott and Joy Lynn (Davenport) Rohrer. He was a 2006 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, and worked as a septic tank installer for the family business of Rohrer Septic Tank Service.
He...
Betty-Jo Marney
Oct 17, 2016
Betty-Jo Marney, 85, Bradenton, passed away October 17, 2016 at her residence.
Betty-Jo was born on September 28, 1931 in Oak Bluff, Massachusetts to the late Joel Edison and Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Childers.
She attended the Cape Cod Community College in Barnstable, Massachusetts and worked for several years with the Telephone Company. Betty-Jo also served as...
Rochelle Kirkman Lewis
Oct 17, 2016
Rochelle Kirkman Lewis, 51 of Bradenton, Florida passed away on October 17, 2016.
Rochelle was born on March 14, 1965 in Bedford, Indiana. She graduated from Manatee High School in 1983 and went on to graduate from the University of Florida. Rochelle spent most of her career in the Banking Industry. She enjoyed golfing, family, going to...

Enrique Vera
Oct 16, 2016
Enrique Luis Viera, born May 6 , 1952 ,passed away Sunday October 16, 2016 . His mother was Irma Pereda Viera and his father was Juan Benito Viera. Enrique, born in Cuba , came to Florida when he was eight years old . He grew up in Miami , Florida and there developed a passion for boats . Over...

Nicholas Frank Calabro
Oct 14, 2016
Nicholas F. Calabro, 21, of Bradenton, passed away October 14, 2016.
He is survived by his parents; Frank and Melodie and a loving family.
Celebration of Life will be held at the family's home November 5, 2016, at 1:00 pm.
Celebration of Life 2016-11-05 12:30:00 Trailer Estates Park and Recreation District 6814 Canada Blvd...Constance Ann Bollinger
Oct 14, 2016
Constance Ann Bollinger, 74, Bradenton, passed away October14, 2016.
She was born April 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Robert H. and Gertrude (Joachim) White. Constance has been a resident of Bradenton since 1987 coming here from Detroit, Michigan.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, William of Bradenton, daughter,...
Russell Jerome Randolph
Oct 14, 2016
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Chief Russell J. Randolph of the Trailer Estates Fire Control District in Bradenton, Florida
Russell was the Chief of the Trailer Estate Fire Department when he became ill this past July. He passed from this earth at 8:07pm on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the age...

Jackie Peebles
Oct 13, 2016
Jackie Peebles, 80, Bradenton, died on October 13, 2016.
He was born in Soperton, GA in 1935 and moved to Bradenton in 1937. He is a 1955 graduate of Manatee High School where he played football winning a State Conference under his mentor, Wheeler Leeth. He married his high school sweetheart. Together they proudly supported the MHS...
Roberto Santana Jr.
Oct 9, 2016
Roberto Santana, Jr., a resident of the area, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was 32. Roberto was born in Bronx, NY December 17, 1983. Before moving to Bradenton with his family, he was a former resident of Liberty, NY.
Roberto was a genuine family man. He enjoyed spending time with his fiancé and children,...

Charles Edward Smith, Jr.
Oct 8, 2016
Charles Edward Smith, Jr., 91, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away October 8, 2016 at the Westminster Towers of Bradenton Healthcare Center.
Charles was born on March 10, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Charles Edward Sr., and Catherine (Plattner) Smith. He served his country faithfully during World War II by serving with the United States...
Chase Andrew Cline
Oct 8, 2016
Chase Andrew Cline, 24, Bradenton, passed away October 8, 2016. He was born July 20, 1992 in Bradenton, and was a member of the Class of 2012 of Manatee High School. He was working locally as a security guard. Chase also attended the Bayside Community Church West Campus. Survived by his loving parents, Al. & Lori Lynn Cline of...

Jason Allen Anspach
Oct 6, 2016
Jason Allen Anspach, 27, Bradenton, passed away October 6, 2016.
He is survived by his loving family.
Private family services.
Private Family Services Shanon Funeral Home Westview Chapel 5610 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton FL 34209
Deputy Fire Chief Larry Stewart, B.F.D. - Retired
Oct 5, 2016
Deputy Fire Chief Larry Stewart, B.F.D.-Retired, 80, Bradenton, passed away October 5, 2016.
Larry was born July 25, 1936 in Rives Junction, Michigan to the late William and Donna Stewart. He has been a resident of Manatee County for over 59 years.
He served with the National Guard following the Korean Conflict. Larry was retired...

Robert John Walters
Oct 2, 2016
Robert J. Walters, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 2, 2016.
He is survived by his parents Mark and Debora Walters, siblings Mark, Sally, and Raymond, 6 nieces and nephews as well as many loving extended family members and friends.
Robby was loved and cherished by all and will be greatly missed.
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James Lamar Douglas
Sep 29, 2016
James Lamar Douglas, 71, Bradenton, passed away September 29, 2016 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.
James was born on December 28, 1944 in Bradenton to the late James Thaxton and Doris (Lockhart) Douglas. He grew up in Bradenton, and served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War by serving with the United States Army. While serving...

Gail K. French
Sep 26, 2016
Gail K. French, 82 of Myakka City, formerly of Bradenton, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the TideWell Hospice House in Palmetto.
Gail was born on August 12, 1934 in Hamilton, New York to the late Mortimer and Ivah Maude (Lloyd) Karpp. She moved to Manatee County in the mid 1970’s coming from Indiana. Upon...

Minnie Stephens
Sep 24, 2016
Minnie Stephens, 96, Bradenton, passed away September 24, 2016.
Minnie was born on June 24, 1920 in Lyons, Georgia to the late Sidney Albert and Daisy (O'Neal) Stephens. She has been a resident of Bradenton since 1939.
Locally she was a homemaker and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bradenton where she...
Eloise Prince Gallery
Sep 21, 2016
Eloise Prince Gallery, 89, of Bradenton, was born on January 7, 1927 and went safely home to be with her Lord, September 21, 2016.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim, and survived by her son, Jim (Sue) Gallery III, daughters Patti (Steve) Trinkle and Jan Bell; six grandchildren: Julie (Jonathan), James Greison, Sarah...

Virginia F. Crocker
Sep 12, 2016
Virginia F. Crocker, 81, Palmetto, passed away September 12, 2016. She was born November 9, 1934 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late George and Florence (Akroyd) Lundy. Virginia came to Manatee County in 1988 coming from Hazel Park, MI.
She was a member of the V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary of Post 2488, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary of...