Karen Lee Bailey went to be with the Lord on Friday the 17th of January after losing a long battle with cancer. Karen was born on September 25th, 1941 in Martinsburg, WV, moving to Bradenton in August 1944, where she was a lifelong resident. She worked for 20 years at L-3 Communications and another 19 years at General Dynamics before her retirement. Karen loved the outdoors and spending her time fishing on the lake for bass and bluegills. Karen cared immensely for her family and friends...

Drew Levins, 69, of Bradenton, FL passed away January 14, 2020. Drew was born in Morristown, NJ to Lt Col. Edward Levins and Ione Lege Levins and moved to Bradenton as a baby. After graduating from Manatee High School, he attended Santa Fe Junior College in Gainesville. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida Southern University. Drew was always curious and immersed himself in various pursuits. He loved to read and share his books and knowledge. He was a surfer, a sailor, and a...

Bert Ronald Prawat, 71, of Bradenton, formerly of Indiana, passed away on January 14, 2020. He is survived by his loving family and many friends. Bert was a fireman, working his way up through the ranks and retiring as Assistant Fire Chief. He will be laid to rest back home in Indiana.

William J. Eurice, 97, of Bradenton, formerly of Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2020. He is survived by his loving family. Full obituary to be placed soon.

Marjorie Seldon of Bradenton, Fl, formally New York, NY passed away on January 11, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband Leon Schkolnick, her family, and friends. Marjorie enjoyed her career as a teacher in the public school systems.She was also a reporter in New York before moving to Florida. Private family services.  

Martha Lewis of Bradenton, formally of Indiana passed away on January 6, 2020. She is survived by her loving family and friends. Retired from Bealls Department store and enjoyed every minute of her employment there. Receiving of friends will be held at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel Friday January 17, 2020 from 5-7pm. Charitable donations can be made to K9's for Warriors.  

Tina McKinney of Bradenton, Fl, formally Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband, family and friends.  

Anastasia Sauer, 88, of Lakewood Ranch, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away on January 5, 2020. She is survived by her loving family and many friends. Full obituary to be placed soon

Raymond H. (Ray) Gallagher, 69, of Friends Lake, NY and Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at his residence in Bradenton surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on September 23rd, 1950 in New York City. He was the son of the late Joseph H. Gallagher and Helen “Cookie” (Kiernan) Gallagher. He was the second eldest of four children. Ray was born in Manhattan, and was raised in both Manhattan and the Bronx, where he began his education at St....

Taylor Grant of Sarasota passed away on January 3, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Carla and his many friends.  Full obituary to come.