Betty Jane Mattison Johnson was born in Bradenton, Florida on May 27, 1930 at Riverside Hospital in Old Manatee which was near Braden Castle.  She was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Bradenton High School in 1948 and Florida State University in 1952 with her teaching degree in elementary education. While at Florida State, she played the clarinet in the FSU Marching Chiefs band. After graduating from Florida State she returned to Bradenton and began her teaching...

Dr. Major M. E. "Gene" Brignac, took his final flight to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on February 11, 2020. Born in New Orleans, LA on June 18, 1935 to Merlin and Gladys Brignac. His parents predeceased him. Gene leaves behind Barbara, his wife of 31 years, 5 children; Patty, Roy, James, Ralph, and Stephen, 4 step-children; Cindy, James, Andrea and Faith, 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and his sister Janet (Dave) of MD. He was a Korean War Veteran...

Dollie Mae Quinnette, of Bradenton, passed away on February 7, 2020. She is survived by her loving family. Full obituary to come

Margot Padilla, 91, passed away with her family by her side. Margot was born in Germany to Joseph and Clara Fuss on August 8, 1928. She was a seamstress by trade but could do so much more. She could crochet, knit, bake and was a master gardener. Margot will be laid to rest with her husband in Pennsylvania.    

Andre Alexandre Gotti passed away on February 2, 2020 in Bradenton Florida.  He was born in Joinville Le Pont, France on September 11, 1936.  Andre was the son of Angelo and Yvonne Gotti.  He came to the United States in November 1964 with his wife Francoise and lived in St. Louis, Mo. They had a daughter named Corinne  He was the Certified Executive Chef at Old Warson Country Club.  In August 1988 he moved to Anna Maria Island to open his restaurant Chez...

On February 1st, 2020 Mary F Morton, 88, passed away. She was a longtime resident of Manatee County who was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Bradenton, FL in 1971. Her husband Richard E Morton Sr. preceded her in death.  Mary has three children Carolyn (Andrew) Richard, Chris (Violet) who survive her. She has four grandchildren Karen, Sarah, Chris, Tyler and four great grandchildren Amanda, Lindsay, Emily and Liliana.  A Memorial Mass will be held in her honor at...

Shirley A. Cuce, 85, of Bradenton, formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away on January 24, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband; Michael. Shirley leaves behind cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Shannon Funeral Homes Town Chapel,  with a Graveside Funeral Service at Manasota Memorial Park.

Mr. John Landon Martin, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Bradenton, FL at the age of 83. John is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Strunk Martin, of Bradenton, FL, his son and daughter-in-law, John William (Billy) and Susan Martin of Mooresville, NC, their children Andrew and Alissa Martin, his daughter and son-in-law, Shawn and Beth Martin Macauley of Grand Rapids, MI, their children Erin Macauley Smith of Melbourne, FL, and Emily, Evan, Ethan,...

Francis Leonard Bettencourt, 83, of Bradenton, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away on January 21, 2020. He leaves behind 3 children; Donna (John) Stephens of Wenham MA, Linda (Michael) Latauska of Charlestown RI, Mark (Julie) Bettencourt of Bradenton FL, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Francis was predeceased by his wife; Constance and son; Francis. He was leather tanner at Bond Leather in Peabody MA. Upon retirement, he moved from Wenham MA to Bradenton...

Leon Barnard of Bradenton, FL passed away after a brief illness on January 20, 2020. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Bloomfield CT to Leon M. Barnard and Mary Miller Barnard. Leon was a graduate of Bloomfield High School, attended the University of Connecticut and Alfred University where he studied ceramics. He was employed by the Hartford Faience Co. Inc. most of his working life eventually becoming its General Manager and Vice President. He proudly and honorably served in...