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

Virginia Gillon Smith
Jun 26, 2016
Virginia Gillon Smith, 99, Palmetto, passed away June 26, 2016.
She was born July 17, 1916 in Sanford, FL to the late John Michael and Nellie Hill (Russell) Gillon. Virginia moved to Manatee County in 1950 coming from Sanford.
She was a retired insurance agent, and a member of the Palmetto First United Methodist Church...

James William Jacks
Jun 26, 2016
James William Jacks, 61, of Bradenton, passed away June 26, 2016.
James was born on November 27, 1954 in Bradenton, Florida to the late James Walker and Betty (Rogers) Jacks. He was a graduate of the Palmetto High School, and was a member of the 10th Street Baptist Church in Palmetto.
He worked as a...
David Allyn Craig
Jun 24, 2016
David Allyn Craig, 78, of Holmes Beach, FL and Enfield, CT peacefully passed away on June 24, 2016.
He was born on January 9, 1938 in Boston, MA.
David is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan M. Craig, his four children, Susan Graham (Dave) of Punta Gorda, FL, Doreen Scibelli (Kevin), of...
Ronald Lee Wolfe
Jun 21, 2016
Ronald L. Wolfe, 63, a.k.a 'WOLFE'. Manatee County, Fl. Died at 10:38 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016, From an untimely passing. 1/7/53 - 6/21/16
He is survived by his wife, Melodie Wolfe; Children, Gerald Wolfe, Christin Sanders, Stacy Jenkins; Grandchildren, William Anderson, Madeline, Penelope Wolfe, Emily Jenkins, Harmony Jenkins, James Jenkins & close family friend Amber Crouse...

Myrtle Orissa Amory Overby
Jun 20, 2016
Myrtle Orissa Amory Overby, 94 of Bradenton, passed away June 20, 2016 at the Nursing Center at Freedom Village in Bradenton.
Myrtle was born on June 13, 1922 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Joseph W. Sr. and Leila Orissa (Smith) Amory. She was reared in the Norfolk area. Following her high school and secretarial school graduation...

Mary Ann Jett
Jun 15, 2016
Mary Ann Jett, 68, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.
Mary Ann was born on May 24, 1948 in Camilla, Georgia to the late William and Julia (Bulloch) Cooper. She moved to Manatee County about 1 ½ years ago coming from Thomasville, Georgia. Mary Ann...
Leroy Maurice Monce Jr.
Jun 14, 2016
Leroy M. Monce Jr. of Bradenton, passed away on June 14, 2016.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years; Linda and large family.
Private family services.
Private Family Services
Olga Gertrude Leach
Jun 9, 2016
Olga Gertrude Leach, 99, of Bradenton, passed away on June 9, 2016.
She is survived by her loving family.
All services will be held in St.George Bermuda where she will be laid to rest.
No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of State.Cody Alan Morrison
Jun 8, 2016
Cody Alan Morrison, 29, of Bradenton, passed away on June 8, 2016.
He is survived by his loving family and will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorial Service 2016-06-18 11:00:00
Lois Marjorie France
Jun 8, 2016
Lois Marjorie France, 75, of Bradenton, passed away on June 8, 2016.
She is survived by her loving family.
Local services are to be scheduled at a late date and time.
Services will be announced at a later date
Albena Driscoll
Jun 8, 2016
Albena Driscoll, 93, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away June 8, 2016 at the TideWell Hospice House in Bradenton.
Albena was born on July 22, 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Anthony & Victoria (Pavilonis) Navikas. She was a homemaker, and moved to Bradenton in October of 2015 coming from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
She...

David Cunningham Moyar
Jun 7, 2016
David Cunningham Moyar, 87, Bradenton, passed away June 7, 2016.
David was born July 10, 1928 in Rouseville, PA to the late Samuel Wilson and Evelyn (Hunter) Moyar. He was a graduate of the Clarion & Edinboro Universities of PA, and Pennsylvania Banking School of Trust in PA. While living in Pennsylvania he worked as a trust...
Ryan Patrick Leverenz
Jun 6, 2016
Ryan Patrick Leverenz, 22, Bradenton, passed away suddenly June 6, 2016.
He was born on November 8, 1993 in Dunedin, Florida, and has been a lifelong resident of Manatee County. He formerly attended Lakewood Ranch High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. Ryan was also a fan of MMA fighting, and attended Bayside...

Ohmer Ray Jenkins
Jun 2, 2016
Ohmer Ray Jenkins, 56, of Bradenton, passed away on June 2, 2016.
He is survived by his mother; Mary White, brother; William Henson and sister Linda Loomis.
No local services will be held.
No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of State.
Muriel Ogilby
Jun 2, 2016
Muriel Ogilby, 95, of Bradenton, passed away on June 2, 2016.
She is survived by her loving husband; John Ogilby and daughter; Karen Hamilton.
Muriel was a natural born care giver; both as a homemaker and a nurse. She was know for her big heart.
Private family services.
In lieu of...

Danny Turner Evans
Jun 1, 2016
Danny Turner Evans, 66, Bradenton, passed away June 1, 2016 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.
Danny was born on July 10, 1949 in Bradenton. He was a lifelong resident of Manatee County. He served his country faithfully during the Vietnam Era by serving with the United States Army achieving the rank of Sergeant.
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Michele Adams
May 31, 2016
Michele Adams, 48, Bradenton, passed away May 31, 2016.
Michele was born June 19, 1967 in Birmingham, AL. She was a graduate of Pinson Valley High School class of 1985 in Pinson, AL. Michele moved to Bradenton in 1999 coming from Bonita Springs, FL.
Locally she was a devoted mother. She also formerly worked in...
Eileen Hine
May 29, 2016
Eileen M. Hine went to be with her Lord and her beloved husband Clyde on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Eileen entered this world on August 31, 1927 in Boston MA. She was born to Charles and Vera O'Toole. And they preceded her in death.
Eileen was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Myakka City FL. Eileen...

Warren 'Butch' Reigelsperger
May 26, 2016
Warren “Butch” Reigelsperger, 92, Bradenton, passed away May 26, 2016.
Butch was born on August 4, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Edna (Kline) Reigelsperger. He served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Army during World War II. Following his military service he worked as a tool and die maker for...
James 'Chauncey' F. Lachaunce
May 24, 2016
James “Chauncey” F. LaChaunce, 58, of Bradenton, FL passed away very suddenly on May 24, 2016.
James was born on September 24, 1957 in Plattsburgh, NY. LaChaunce worked for New York State Department of Corrections for over 25 years. Prior to retiring, he was an officer at Comstock, and then transitioned to Sargent at SingSing before being...