Almida Cosme-Colon, of Bradenton, passed away on June 15, 2018. She is survived by her large and loving family. She will be laid to rest at Skyway Memorial Garden. Full obituary coming soon 

Stephen A. Kives Jr., of Bradenton,FL passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 13, 2018. He was born on August 26, 1934 to Helen and Stephen Kives Sr. Steve was affectionately known as (Old Man Steve) at Tony Begley?s 66 Way Shell Gas station on Cortez Rd for 17 years prior to his second retirement. He worked as a Skill Tradesman machine repair on the midnight shift for 30 years at Pontiac Motors in Michigan before retiring at the...

It is with great sadness that the family of Jennifer Lee Jones announces her passing on June 11, 2018, at the age of 59. Jennifer was a lifetime resident of Bradenton. She graduated from Manatee High School and attended Manatee Junior College and Florida State University. She was employed in the Manatee County Clerk’s office before becoming a Registered Nurse, serving proudly in the medical field for many years. She was loving, caring, funny, talented, and brilliant....

Doris “Katherine” Martin, 91, of Bradenton, born December 4th, 1926, was released into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, June 10th, 2018. She was born and raised in Lakeland, FL. where she met her husband of 59 years. She ministered alongside her husband as a Pastor’s Wife and also made a career in banking where she rose to an executive position at 1st Security Bank here in Bradenton. She also worked in banks in Dade City, Fl. and Birmingham, Al. She...

Liam Suresh Angad died on June 7th at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton Fl.  Liam was born on December 30, 2017, in St. Petersburg Fl, to Julie Angad. A happy exuberant baby, Liam was loved and adored by family and friends drawn to his cherubic smile and infectious laughter.  Mommy’s little “Toots” was known for his sporadic outbursts of gibberish, his addiction to Garfield and fixation to eat everything red in color that he could...

Dagoberto Mejia Martinez, 62, of Sarasota, formerly from El Negrito Yoro, Honduras passed away June 4, 2018. Full obituary to come.

Gardner Lee Mason passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2018 at the age of 72 years.   Gardner suffered a stroke and fought valiantly for 90 days. Known as a sailor, pilot, cyclist, and diver, Gardner was most fond of the role of husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. His passion for life was exceeded only by his passion for a good argument. A native of...

Margaret M. Lopez, 101, of Parrish, passed away on May 28, 2018. She was born to Marie and John McCann in Georgia in 1916. Margaret was a dedicated wife and mother all her life. She is survived by her two sons; Ray Lopez Jr. E. John (Linda) Lopez, two daughters; Judy (Frank) Coker, Jo Anne Lopez, twelve grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband; Ray Lopez Sr, grandson; Ray B. Lopez III, and daughter in law; Ellen...

John A. Prideaux, 86, passed away on May 24, 2018. Born in Madison WI, Owner of Texaco Stations, Dairy Bar, Jax Hamburgers and driver for Autoway Ford. Past member of Manatee Kiwanis, National Guard in WI and FL Survivors: loving wife of 62 years; Mary Lou, 2 daughters; Karen Martin and Linda Maxwell, 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.  

Josephine Malone, 94, of Bradenton formerly of Chicago IL, passed away on May 24, 2018. She is survived by sons Charles Bunch, James Bunch and John Nantista. No local services will be held.