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

Taylor Bley
Jun 28, 2024
Taylor Bley of Bradenton passed away on June 28th, 2024. He is survived by loving family and friends. No services are scheduled.
Sandra Kelly Contarino
Jun 28, 2024
Sandra Kelly Contarino of Palmetto, FL (formerly Woodbury Heights, NJ), 86, passed peacefully June 28, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Richard, and sister Dorothy.
She is survived by her daughter Melissa, son Rick (& Liz), niece Kelly, nephew Glenn (&...
Myrna Riggs
Jun 28, 2024
Myrna Riggs of Bradenton passed away on June 28th, 2024. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No services are scheduled.
Martin Searley
Jun 27, 2024
Martin Searley passed away on June 27th, 2024 in Bradenton. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No services are scheduled.
José Alfredo Flores Sr.
Jun 26, 2024
This is a message to the legacy of a great man who left us too soon Jose A. Flores, Sr was a son, brother, Father, Grandfather, and friend.
A man so loved by many. Here stands a last but lasting legacy of those whose lives he touched, a beacon of light. Jose was always ready...
Virginia Hathaway
Jun 25, 2024
Virginia Hathaway of Bradenton passed away on June 25th, 2024. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No services are scheduled at this time.
Albert "Al" M. Cowell Jr.
Jun 25, 2024
Albert “Al” M. Cowell, Jr., 92, of Bradenton Florida, was called home to be with the Lord on June 25th at Tidewell Hospice-Bradenton Hospice House.
He was born at home in Silver Spring, Maryland to Albert Myron Cowell, Sr. and Bernice Irma Cowell. He graduated from Augusta Military Academy in Fort Defiance, Virginia in 1949....
Marshall Randolph Wells
Jun 23, 2024
Marshall Randolph Wells of Bradenton passed away on June 23rd, 2024. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No services are scheduled at this time.
Marvin S. Cox Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
Marvin Stanley Cox Jr., of Palmetto, passed away on June 23, 2024.
He was born in West Virginia to Vicky and Marvin Cox Sr.
Marvin was affectionately known as Baboon by his family. He was a wonderful, husband, father, grandpa and friend.
He proudly and honorably served...
Ann Marie Reed Davis
Jun 22, 2024
Ann Marie Reed Davis, 64, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on June 22, 2024 with her husband by her side.
She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Virginia and George Reed and moved to Florida in 1995.
Ann was an Insurance Executive before she retired. She was a well known...
Phillip Harris
Jun 22, 2024
Phillip Harris of Wimauma passed away on June 22nd, 2024. He is survived by loving family. No services are scheduled.
Dean Ernest Harbour
Jun 20, 2024
Dean "Dino" Ernest Harbour, 62, of Ellenton, Florida, passed away on June 20, 2024.
Dean was born in Tucson, Arizona, on June 21, 1961, and was one of four children.
He lived for over 30 years in Chandler, Arizona with his work and family. He worked in Human Resources with several...
Cecil "Cb" Buford Harper Jr.
Jun 17, 2024
Cecil Buford Harper Jr, affectionally known as "CB", went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2024.
CB was born in Clinton, Kentucky to Leacy and Cecil Harper Sr. He was one of six children.
He was a kind, gentle and caring man. He would give you the shirt off his back and did, on more than one occasion. CB was...
Eric R. Netzloff
Jun 15, 2024
Eric Richard Netzloff (Netz), 53, passed away peacefully at 3:30, June 15, 2024 at home in Bradenton, FL after a lengthy illness.
Eric was born March 10th, 1971 in Flint, Michigan to Richard and Linda (Bentley) Netzloff. He graduated from Davison HIgh School, then furthered his education at Michigan State University, majoring in Engineering. He...
James Long
Jun 15, 2024
James Long, of Bradenton, passed away on June 15, 2024.
He was a hometown boy, born and raised here in Bradenton.
James is survived by his loving wife; Denise Long, son; Austin Long, and brother; George Long.
Private family services.
Nancy J. Lifsey
Jun 9, 2024
Nancy J. Lifsey, 85, of Bradenton, passed away on June 9, 2024.
She was born in Lombard, Illinois, to Eva and Charles Williams.
Nancy was a kind hearted person who you could strike up a conversation with and was loved by all.
She loved to garden and tend to...
Helen Randall
Jun 1, 2024
Helen (Hunter) Randall was born on January 28, 1939 in Parrish, FL to the late John and Mozell Hunter. She passed away on June 1, 2024 in Bradenton, FL at the age of 85.
Helen married the late Wallace Edward Randall. She attended Manatee County Schools. She was employed at Manatee Memorial Hospital and Bradenton...
William Roy Clansky
May 31, 2024
William Roy Clansky, 68, of Bradenton, died on May 31, 2024.
Born on February 12, 1956, in Elmhurst, Illinois.
He worked in sales in the telecommunication industry.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Clansky, his brother, Ken Clansky and many extended family members and friends.
Services are private.
Ralph Thompson
May 30, 2024
Dr. Ralph Judson Thompson, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, in Tidwell Hospice, Bradenton, Florida surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Greenville, Texas to Waddy Judson Thompson and Janetti Thompson, Ralph grew up the youngest and only boy of five children on his family’s dairy farm. After graduating from high school,...
Raymond Edward Green, Sr.
May 30, 2024
CW4 (Retired) Raymond E. Green Sr
Chief Warrant Officer Raymond E. Green Sr, 85, of Bradenton, FL passed away after a protracted illness with his beloved wife Monique, by his side.
A resident of Bradenton, FL, a US Army and Vietnam Veteran, Ray had a long tenure of service as both...