Denise Kessler of Bradenton, FL passed away on May 26, 2020. She is survived by her many friends and will be missed by all. Private services were held.

Jerome B. Carson of Bradenton, FL passed away on May 26, 2020. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No local services are scheduled at this time.  

Joyce Edwards, 92, of Palmetto, passed away on May 22, 2020. She is survived by her 2 sons; Malcolm Edwards and Robert (Nancy) Edwards, 3 daughters; Roxanne Paul, Lois Lynn (Louie) Bellemare, and Faye (Kenny) Charnell, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by her loving husband; Richard, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Her and her husband were the owners of the former Edwards Funeral Home in Ellenton. 

Michael Dravecky of Sarasota, FL passed away on May 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No local services at this time.

Arvid Scherpf Jr. passed away on May 20, 2020. Arvid was born in Lancaster, PA on August 25, 1956 to Arvid and Donna Scherpf. He is survived by his loving family and friends. He will be greatly missed. No local services at this time.    

Adam Edward Ksiazek, 88, passed away May 17, 2020 at home surrounded by the love and support of his wife Margaret “Markie” Ksiazek, daughter Nancy Ksiazek and dear friend Chris McNamara. He was the youngest of 3 siblings born August 30, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Josephine and Adam Ksiazek. Adam graduated from Pullman Technical High School in Chicago, Illinois then enrolled in Wisconsin State College and was drafted in 1953 to serve in the United States Army Intelligence Corps...

Jeffrey Ray Scott passed away on May 15, 2020. Born in Bradenton, FL to Jack and Viola Scott. He is survived by his loving daughter, family and friends. No local services at this time.

Marsha D. Evans, of Sarasota, passed away on May 14, 2020. She was born to Doris and Ernest Sieloff in Detroit Michigan. Marsha is survived by her loving family and many friends. Services to be announced at a later date and time.

Charles F Strickland Jr passed away on May 13, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Sara Lee and son Dr. Charles F. Strickland and daughter in law Dr. Dawn P. Strickland. Grandson Charles F. Strickland IIII, grandson Connor Strickland and numerous nieces and nephews, along with many friends. He proudly served his country and enjoyed his career working as a mechanic for marine and farming equipment. Receiving of friends will be held on Monday May 18, 2020 from 5pm until 7pm.

Constance Louise “Connie” Wampler, 78, a longtime resident of Martinsville, was taken from this earthly life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida, where she lived for a short, but joyful six months with her youngest son. Connie died at Blake Hospital, just days after she was involved in a heartbreaking automobile accident. Her story began Thursday, March 5, 1942 in Indianapolis. she is one of three children born to William Clarence and Carmen Irene (Mock)...