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Benito Martinez Lumes
Dec. 19, 2023
Benito Martinez- Lemus, 46, passed away on December 19, 2023. A viewing and small service will be Saturday December 23, 2023 from 10am-11am with a graveside service at 11am at Skyway Memorial Gardens 5200 US Highway 19 N Palmetto, FL 34221.

Joan M. Richardson
Dec. 16, 2023
Joan M. Richardson, 84, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, the love of her life, Lyle A. Richardson. She is survived by 5 children and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. She loved music, dancing,...

Essie Mae Harris
Dec. 16, 2023
Essie Mae Harris, 86, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully with her loving daughter by her side at Manatee Memorial Hospital on December 16, 2023. Born on March 1, 1937, in Gay, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Sam Moore and Mary D. Harris. Essie was a beloved mother,...

Luis Miguel Copeland Morris
Dec. 16, 2023
Luis Miguel Copeland Morris, 29, passed away on December 16, 2023. A viewing will be Wednesday December 20, 2023 from 4-6pm with a service at 6pm at Skyway Memorial Funeral Home 5200 US Highway 19 Palmetto, FL 34221.

Rickey Lee Moody Sr
Dec. 12, 2023
Rick Lee Moody Sr, 68, passed away on December 12, 2023. Rick was born in Pickaway County, Ohio to Clyde and Edith Moody. He was an avid muscle car enthusiast and enjoyed watching drag racing. If he wasn't watching drag racing you could always hear him cheer for his favorite football team the...

Guadalupe Sanchez Gonzales
Dec. 12, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Sanchez Gonzales, aged 58, of Bradenton. Guadalupe passed away peacefully at Manatee Memorial Hospital on December 12, 2023. Born on May 5, 2023, in Michoacan, Mexico, to Antonio Sanchez and Magalena Gonzalez, Guadalupe was a...

Dorothy Arwilla Powrie
Dec. 12, 2023
Dorothy Arwilla Powrie, 91, of Parrish, Florida, passed away peacefully at Rivera Palms Rehab on December 12, 2023 in Palmetto, Florida. She was born on August 14, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio. A private inurnment will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A full...

Margaret Julianne Emerson
Dec. 09, 2023
Margaret Julianne Emerson, a former teacher, passed away on December 9, 2023, at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens in Bradenton, Florida. She was born on July 5, 1941, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, to the late Thomas D. Minion and Mary D. Greaney. Margaret was a dedicated teacher before her retirement....

Michele D Watkins
Dec. 01, 2023
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved Michele Denise Watkins, who left us peacefully at 8:48 pm on December 1, 2023 at the age of 70 in Sun City, FL. She was born on November 10, 1953 in Washington, D.C., the fourth of five children to Meredith and Vernice...

Donald F Novick
Nov. 28, 2023
Donald F. Novick, 88, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023. Donald was a resident of Villas of Holly Brook and moved from Flint Michigan. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife Guindlin. He is survived by beloved children: Sherry Bentley, Fred Detman, David (Cathy) Novick, Michael...

Troy Edward Cochran
Nov. 27, 2023
Troy Edward Cochran, 36, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2023 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. He was born March 25, 1987 to his parents Darrell and Cheri. Troy grew up in Myakka City, Florida and attended Lakewood Ranch High School before graduating from Potterville High School....

Patricia Jean Tomko
Nov. 23, 2023
Patricia Jean Tomko, 82, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away on November 23, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1941, and lived a life full of dedication and love. Patricia was a devoted computer programmer at LL Bean in Maine for many years. Her passion for her career was evident in her work, and she...