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Alice Martha Meissner, 87, of Atlanta, GA and formerly a 53 year resident of Bradenton, FL., died peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2013. A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home located at 720 Manatee Avenue West on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 11 AM....

Helen Elizabeth 'Libby' Warren, 81, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at her home in Palmetto. She was born in Clearwater on February 13, 1932, and was a graduate of Largo High School. She also was a founding member of Everybody's Tabernacle with her brother Reverend Otis Green. She was a...

George W. Butler of Ellenton, Fla. passed away July 13, 2013 in Sarasota. Born in Philadelphia, PA, George lived most of his life in New Jersey. He was a retired Controller for Seashore Gardens in Atlantic City. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 42 years Joy; and children - Linda /...

Stephen L. Brimer, 61, born Sept. 19, 1951, passed July 12, 2013. Born in Dunlap, Tenn., he came to Bradenton in 1962. He is survived by his companion Linda Chitty; daughters, Stephanie, Johanna (Mark), Crystal, Jessica; grandchildren, Kyle, Jared, Justin, Jarrin, Lexie, Kenzie & Jordon;...

Karen A. Miller, 63, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013.

Jesus Ochoa, 92, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. Mr. Ochoa's funeral service will be held on Friday, July 12, 11am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Palmetto, FL, Graveside to following services at Skyway Memorial Gardens.

Anthony J. Florio age 80 passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013 in Bradenton, Florida. Mr. Florio was born in New York and moved to the Bradenton area. He and his wife Rosalie owned and operated Anthro Cleaning Service in the Bradenton area for over 30 years. He enjoyed spending time in the comfort of...

Wallace Wayne Cleland, Sr. age 81 died at Blake Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida on July 4, 2013 at 1:30 P. M. He was surrounded by his wife Patricia Cleland, Son Wallace Wayne Cleland, Jr. and Daughter in-law Ping Cleland, and her family. He was born July 26, 1931 in New Boston, Michigan...

Annie Mae Thomas, 91 of Palmetto went home to be with the Lord July 3, 2013. During her early adult years, she met the love of her life David Thomas Sr. and the two entered into holy matrimony September 3, 1941. Annie was a woman who displayed great strength and pride. She was known in the...

Jerrold M. "Jerry" Shames, 68, of Lakewood Ranch formerly of Eatontown, NJ passed away June 30, 2013. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, 1:00PM at the Temple Beth El, Bradenton with burial to follow in Skyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jean, daughter, Amy,...

Iglane F. Cameus, 62, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 and will be interred at Skyway Memorial Gardens on July 13, 2013 at 1:30pm.

Ferman Richard, 86 of Bradenton died June 18, 2013. Visitation 6-8pm at St. Stephen AME Church 629 MLK Ave. E. Bradenton; Funeral 11am Saturday at St. Paul M.B. Church 525 MLK Ave. East Bradenton. Bradenton Funeral Home in charge. Interment to follow at Skyway Memorial Gardens.