Vernetta Maxine McMillan was born in Bradenton, Florida and was educated in the public schools of Manatee County. In 1973, she graduated from Southeast High School in Samoset, Florida. In 1982, she attended Albert Merrill School of Technology in New York City where she received her Certificate in...

Virginia Marie Ortiz, 72, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Blessed by the presence of the family who loved her and surrounded her, Ginny died at home on December 29, after a long battle with Cancer and other complications. In faith, she knew to whom she belonged and now sees her God face to face. Ginny was...

Ruth Morse Tozer passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice Home in Sarasota, Florida on December 28th, 2022. Ruth went to be with her Lord at the age of 81. She was born on November 21, 1941 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her late husband Richard Charles Tozer, her mother...

Fred Skinner died 12/28/22 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Fred and Viola Skinner born 3/28/1938 in Conway South Carolina. After high school Fred joined the army and was with the 82nd Airbourne with rank of Sargent. He trained soldiers to jump out of planes in war zone. Leaving...

Carl Paul Kohorst passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Palmetto, FL on December 26th, 2022. Survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Dort (Ulm) Kohorst. He was the loving father of 2 children: Jodie Watson (Rick Wunderley) of Findlay, OH. Melissa (Dave) Knepper of Delphos, OH. Carl...

Carmen Torres Barajas of Bradenton, FL , 84 years young, passed away on December 23, 2022. Carmen was born on August 15, 1938 to Ofelia and Ismael Torres. Carmen is proceeded in death by her parents; children: Miguel Pina, Jose Pina, and Maximo Pina; siblings: Samuel Torres, Poncho Torres, Juana,...

Scott Blacketer aka “Uncle Scotty” aka “BlackJack” passed away tragically Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the young age of 36. He has been eternally reunited with his maternal grandparents, George and Janice Miller of Louisville, Kentucky. He leaves behind his girlfriend, Souk Soum and his two fur...

Mary R. Jones, 88, of McLean, Virginia, joined her Father on December 17, 2022. She was the 6th of 7 children born to Earl Sidney Reames and Frances Lee Poole Reames in Gainesville, Florida. She is survived by her children, David (Donna) Jones of Schenevus, NY; Jennifer Jones (Juan Villar) of...

Ann V. Craig, 87, passed away on December 17, 2022 surrounded by family. Ann was born on May 12, 1935 in Sturkie Arkansas to Harley and Retha Story. She enjoyed being a real estate agent but her greatest joy was spending time with family. Left to cherish her memory are children: Paula, ;...

Edna Scarborough Andrews Passed away on December 16, 2022, surrounded by family. Edna was born on February 12, 1942, in Baxley, GA to Frank and Minnie (Elizabeth) Crummey Scarborough. Left to cherish her memory are beloved husband of 62 years, Peter L. Andrews, Son - Michael T. Andrews and...

Mary Ann Fayd’herbe de Maudave, the matriarch of our family, passed away on December 15, 2022 after a brief illness. Born Mary Ann du Toit in Johannesburg, South Africa on July 30, 1951, Mary Ann was the eldest child of 5 siblings. She moved with her family to Durban in 1962, where she later met...

Salvatore ”Sal” Mannino Jr, 50, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2022. Sal was born on August 22, 1972 in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was a dedicated chef and restaurant manager at Oma Pizza in Bradenton Beach, FL. When Sal wasn’t working you could find him fixing cars and going to car and...