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Long time Bradenton resident, Ethel C. Gericke was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 3rd at the age of 98. Born June 22, 1916 in Hickory, NC, she loved baking, sewing and gardening with her parents, Leonard and Bessie Campbell. She used these talents to bless many throughout her...

Dorothy Margaret Hawley, 97, passed away July 2, 2014. She was born June 28, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Gustav and Anna (Textor) Millat. Dorothy was lovingly called Muffy by her father. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Hawley, Sr.; and 8...

Philip Allen, 87, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

Barbara R. Baxter, 78, passed away July 1, 2014. She was born August 17th, 1935 in St. Albans, West Virginia to the late Frank and Lena (Bowles) Rupe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Douglas Baxter. Barbara came to Manatee County in 1997 from St. Albans, West...

Edna Lee Doyle, 77, passed away July 1, 2014. She was born May 31, 1937 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to the late Oscar Fleece and Julia Ann (Burns) Chelf. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William “Billy” Jake Doyle; sister, Deborah Mendoza; brother, Logan Chelf...

Franklin Lee Chambers, 75, passed away June 30, 2014. He was born October 23, 1938 in Bloomington, Illinois to the late Henry and Margaret (Baker) Chambers. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his brother, Don; and sisters, Mary and Joanne. He came to Manatee County 4 years ago...

passed away June 29, 2014 . She was a member of First Baptist Church of Palmetto. Eleanor was employed at Palmetto Elementary School for many years as a Teachers Aide. Survivors include her loving Husband John Oliver Higgins; children, Patricia Miller (Tom), Jeff (Missy) and Elizabeth Summeralls...

Mildred W. Click, 80, went to be with her Lord on June 29, 2014 at the Alafia Village in Riverview. She was born February 23, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late John and Ena (Roberts) White. She was partner in ministry for 61 years with her husband. Mildred enjoyed many years of active...

Rilling, Phyllis Aug. 18, 1930 - Jun. 27, 2014 Phyllis Rilling, 83, of Irving, TX, formerly of Bradenton, FL, died on Jun. 27, 2014. Services will be held at 9:00 am on Sat., Aug. 9, 2014 at Skyway Memorial Gardens in Palmetto, FL. Funeral arrangements by: Bradenton Funeral Home.

passed away June 27th. Visitation, 6-8 PM, Fri., New Life G.B. Church, 609 9th St. W., Palmetto. Funeral, 11 AM, Sat., St. Paul M.B. Church, 525 MLK Ave. E., Bradenton. Burial, Skyway Memorial Gardens. Chandler's Funeral Home in charge.

Linda Diane Robb, 72, passed away June 26th, 2014. She dealt with many health problems over several years. The last month, she was in Hospice care at home where she peacefully passed away Thursday morning. Linda was born October 19th, 1941 in Keokuk, Iowa to the late Leonard and Olive (Krapf)...

Marcy Sue Bassin, 54, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. Services will be held Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 11am at Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services' chapel.