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

Gary Richard Bland
Jul 7, 2019
Gary R. Bland, 66, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on July 7, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
No local services to be held.

Raymond C. Weaver
Jul 6, 2019
Raymond C. Weaver, 65, of Bradenton formally of Port Arthur, TX passed away July 6, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
No local service information at this time.
Full obituary to come.
Elizabeth Ann Martin
Jul 1, 2019
Elizabeth Martin, 60, of Bradenton formerly of Des Plaines , IL passed away July 1, 2019 peacefully at home.
She is survived by her family and friends. She leaves behind her partner, James Riffe of Bradenton. Her Brother Glen Martin of Des Plaines Illinois. Her favorite pass time was to cuddle into the couch and watch The...
Jake Allen Corby
Jun 29, 2019
Jake Allen Corby, aka 'Cake' (29), died unexpectedly on June 29 at home in Bradenton.
To say he lived life to the fullest is an understatement. He was born on August 25, 1989, on Anna Maria Island, and it was a roller-coaster ride from there. His passion was to become a pilot. He loved all sports and...

Christopher Philip Grieve
Jun 28, 2019
Christopher P. Grieve of Sarasota, FL passed away on June 28, 2019.
He is survived by his daughter, mother Darlene and extended family. He is also survived by a large friends group who will miss him dearly.
No local services to be held.
Full obituary to come

Mark Louis Rakes
Jun 27, 2019
Mark Louis Rakes, 56, of North Port, FL passed away on June 27, 2019.
He is survived by his loving friends and family.
No local services to be held.

Jon P. Garrison
Jun 25, 2019
Jon P. Garrison, 81, of Sarasota passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019.
He will be missed by his many friends and Beneva Lakes family.
No local services at this time.
Full obituary to come.
Edith Carolyn Butler
Jun 24, 2019
Edith Deal Butler, born April 9, 1932, lovingly known as Edie, Mom, and her favorite, Muma, passed away peacefully on Monday June 24, 2019. A lifelong Florida resident, Edie is survived by Clair, her husband of nearly 67 years. She is also survived by her sister Alice Carruth (Norris), children Sherry Mattos (Bob); Connie Novak (Mike); Laurie Sheridan (Frank);...

Allen Ray Davis Sr
Jun 23, 2019
Allen Ray Davis Sr., 54, of Bradenton, FL formally of Spartanburg, SC passed away on June 23, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and friends. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed by many.
No local services to be held.

Dr. Thomas R Graves
Jun 22, 2019
Dr.. Thomas Graves, 74, passed away on june 22, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
He served his country proudly in the United States Navy.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at City of Palmetto Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Dr....
Marie Frances Perrault
Jun 19, 2019
Marie Francis Perrault age 84 was granted her angel wings on June 19th, 2019. Marie and her late husband Walter moved their family to Bradenton in 1978 were she work at the family’s restaurant Antonio’s then worked for Tropicana until she retired.
Marie leaves behind 3 children Walter, LuAnn and Anthony along with 2 sisters Paula Agule...
Ricardo Romero
Jun 19, 2019
Ricardo Romero, 59, of Bradenton died on June 19, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
He served his country proudly in the United States Navy.
Services will be Monday, July 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Memorial Service 2019-07-08 10:00:00 St Joseph Catholic...

George Ellis Dunn
Jun 19, 2019
George Ellis Dunn, 37, of Bradenton, FL formally of New York passed away on June 19, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
No local services to be held.
Full obituary to come.
Ray Edward Godbey Jr.
Jun 16, 2019
Ray E. Godbey Jr. , 56, of Bradenton, FL passed away on June 16, 2019.
Born on October 30, 1962 to Virginia and Ray Godbey Sr. in Richlands, VA.
Growing up in rural Virginia Ray loved the outdoors and fishing. He was active in the Youth Fish and Wildlife Program as well as the Florida...
Carmel Y French
Jun 14, 2019
Carmel Yvonne French, 80, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2019. Born November 14,1938 in Massena, New York; Daughter of Leona and Freddy Fenton. She is survived by her Husband Robert H. French of 63 years, her 7 Children, Penny Dittl (Kurt), Ricky French (Nancy), Randy French (Nan), Michael French (Stacey), Joel French (Ronda), Julie Reinhardt...
Floyd Henry Phillips
Jun 14, 2019
Floyd H. Phillips of Myakka City, Florida passed away on June 14, 2019.
He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Ann Phillips, of 50 years, and their children; Cynthia, Harry, Valerie, Christopher, Jason, and Patrick and step-son Terry. As well as by his two brothers Claude and Jerry, and 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2...

Mary C. Rice
Jun 8, 2019
Mary C. Rice, 89, of Bradenton, FL passed away on June 8, 2019.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
At this time no local services to be held.
Full obituary to come.

Jane M. Coutts-Smith
Jun 7, 2019
Jane Coutts-Smith, 61, of Ellenton, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away June 7, 2019.
Jane will be deeply missed by her loving family. No local serice information at this time.
Full obituary to come.

Glenn David Tidwell
Jun 6, 2019
Glenn David Tidwell passed away on June 6, 2019.
Glenn is both a father and husband. He served in the Navy worked hard for his children and family he was always full of laughs.
Glenn is leaving behind his two children Bodhi Tidwell, Clara Tidwell, wife Rachel Gordon, and her daughter Abby Gordon, his inseparable...
James Elvin Wagner
Jun 4, 2019
James Elvin Wagner, of Bradenton, FL, and a long-time resident of Westwood, MA, died on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. James 'Jim,' the youngest child of William Lowell and Dorothy Arthur Wagner, was 85.
Jim grew up in several communities, including Springfield, MA, and Laconia, NH, where he attended high school and distinguished himself in academics and was...