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

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...

Frank Bradley Holcomb
Sep 11, 2016
Frank Bradley Holcomb, 71, of Bradenton, passed away on September 11, 2016.
Born on August 31, 1945 in Hartford Ct to Jenny Almira Holcomb Lewison and Burton Holcomb.
Frank attended Mt. Everett High School and was a basketball All-Star at Western Massachusetts High School. He also attended San Diego University.
Proudly served in...

Franz-Erich Brunath
Sep 6, 2016
Franz-Erich Brunath, 56, of Bradenton, passed away on September 6, 2016.
He is survived by his loving wife; Barbara, daughter; Heather, brother; Rudy and sister in law; Debbie.
Private Family Services Ss Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church 2850 75th St W Bradenton FL 34209
Gramer Dixie Foster
Sep 4, 2016
Gramer Dixie Foster, 89, Bradenton, passed away Sept. 4, 2016.
Gramer was born on June 20, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Pilot with North Central Airlines, then Pilot and Senior Vice President of Flight Operations with Republic Airlines, and Pilot and Senior Vice-President of Maintenance and Engineering with Northwest Airlines with 32 ½ years of...

Jeanne Spagnolo
Sep 2, 2016
Wynema Jeanne Spagnolo, 97, of Bradenton, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at the TideWell Hospice House in Bradenton.
Jeanne was born on November 25, 1918 in Marion, Indiana to the late Russell A. and Edith (McMillan) Weesner. She has been a resident of Bradenton since the mid 1970’s coming here from South Bend, Indiana. While living...

Gary Lee Parrish
Sep 2, 2016
Gary Lee Parrish, 72 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away September 2, 2016 at the Bradenton Healthcare Nursing Home in Bradenton.
Gary was born on February 3, 1944 in Manistique, Michigan to the late William and Anna Parrish. He served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Navy. Following his military service he worked as a...

Jaime Cabal, Jr.
Aug 27, 2016
Jaime Cabal, Jr., 69 of Bradenton, passed away August 27, 2016 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.
Jaime was born on March 8, 1947 in Tampa, Florida. He was a lifelong resident of Florida, and served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War by serving with the United States Navy as an Aviation Electricians Mate 2nd...

Louis D. Figari
Aug 25, 2016
Louis D. Figari, a long time resident of Holmes Beach, passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2016.
He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 15, 1950 to Marie and Louis Figari Sr. He lived in Closter (Bergen County), NJ for 32 years where he attended Northern Valley Regional High School. He graduated from LaSalle University...
Richard Thomas Sconyers
Aug 23, 2016
Richard Thomas Sconyers, 26, of Bradenton, passed away on August 23, 2016.
He is survived by his son Roman, fiance' Lindsey Cox, father Samuel (Jodi) Sconyers, sisters; Brittany Sconyers, Tiffany Sconyers, Jewelee Sconyers, Savannah Sconyers, Dakota Sconyers, Dana Kirkland, brothers; Petronilo Marin, Miguel Marin, Dalon Sconyers, Jody Ferrell, Jonathan Ferrell, Marty Nieto, David Kirkland, grandparents; Linda (Mencho)...

Matthew Tyler Hendricks
Aug 22, 2016
Matthew Tyler Hendricks, 27 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away suddenly August 22, 2016 in Palmetto.
Matthew was born on June 20, 1989 in Bradenton, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Manatee County. He worked locally in the construction field and attended the Church of the Cross in Bradenton.
Survived by his significant other; Brittany...
Brian Corwin Davis
Aug 19, 2016
Brian Corwin Davis, 54, Bradenton, passed away August 19, 016 due to heart complications.
Brian was born on September 17, 1961 in Huntington, WV to Jack Corwin and Edith (Harshbarger) Davis. He received his Bachelors in English with a minor in History and his Masters in English from Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He went on to...
James 'Jj' Johnson
Aug 18, 2016
James 'J.J.' Johnson, age 74, of Sarasota, passed away on August 18, 2016. He was a loving father and a great friend to many.
He is survived by his children, son Michael and daughter Laura and Delores, mother of his children.He was predeceased by his parents, John and Helen and brother, John, Junior.
James was...

Florence T. Becht
Aug 18, 2016
Florence T. Becht, 96, of Bradenton, formally of New Jersey, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2016.
Florence is survived by her loving children; Robert (Deborah) and John (Janice), 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband John and son Kevin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Gary Frederic Chaky Sr.
Aug 16, 2016
Gary Frederic Chaky Sr. of Bradenton, passed away at home on August 16, 2016.
He is survived by 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 brother.
Gary will be interred at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota Florida.

Chris Eugene Mckinney
Aug 16, 2016
Chris Eugene McKinney, 72, of Bradenton, passed away on August 16, 2016.
He is survived by his loving sister.
Private family services.
Call the funeral home for family contact information.
Private Family Services
Arthur Robert Pierce
Aug 14, 2016
Arthur Robert Pierce, 72, Bradenton, passed away August 14, 2016 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.
Arthur was born on May 11, 1944 in Rutland, Vermont to the late Harold and Flora (Nailor) Pierce. He served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Navy.
Survived by his son Eric of Matthews, North...

David Howard Popper
Aug 14, 2016
David Howard Popper, 54 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on August 14, 2016 at his residence.
David was born on August 16, 1961 in Sumter, South Carolina to Herbert Melvin and Barbara Ruth (Blankeship) Popper. He worked as a licensed tool and die maker and has been a resident of Bradenton for the last four years coming...