All Obituaries

    Anthony George III was born April 10, 1965 to Iona Bratcher-Johnson and Anthony George Jr. in Bradenton, Florida. He attended school in the Manatee County School Systems. He graduated from Southeast High School in 1983. He also graduated with his Emergency Medical Technician certification in September 1983. Anthony signed up for the United States Army in 1984 and served our country for 7 years. He was in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg North Carolina, and was honorably...

Barbara Jean Matthews was born in Winston- Salem, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret and her six siblings, Evelyn, Margaret, Creola, Leroy, Tyrone and Robert. She is survived by her siblings Queenie, Juanita, Bonita, Claire, Thomas, Douglas, and Charles; her five kids Eugene, Queenie, Jose, Luis, Arminda and Barbara and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren.

Bruce Anthony Calhoun was a life long resident of Palmetto, Florida. Bruce “passed away” unexpectantly on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 54 at home. Bruce was devoted man. He loved to fish, ride horses; he loved taking care of his grandchildren and watching them grow up, growing vegetables was his glory, this was his way of relaxing and staying humble for his inter-peace. Bruce is survived by his ex-wife, Stephanie Dupper and three children, Stepdaughter, Ashley L. Dupper,...

Eboni Kierra Price born March 28,1996- February 23, 2023 She is survived by her father Julian Price and Cressida Turner and step Dad Weldon Turner. 2 sister Miracle Turner and Chelci Price one Brother Chase Price. Paternal Grandparents Jesse "Uncle" Price and preceeded in death  Sandra "Nannie" Price Maternal Grand Parents Albert's Esaw Sr and Wilma Esaw. Aunts Sharon (Nate) Willis, Naomi Redding (Richard) Margaret Esaw Uncles William Esaw  Calvin Esaw...

  Josephine C. Hills born 7-22-1943 to the late Katie Mae Green and Ruben Hills, raised by her grandmother Sarah Howard. Raised in Manatee County   She was preceded in death by her Companion Willie Robinson   She leaves to cherish her memories 4 children: Ricky Ricardo Williams, Elaine Hill, Willie Hills and Deborah (Johnny)Hills Hawks. 5 siblings: Patricia Smith , Edwin Green, Joseph McCoy, Kenneth Green and Willette Green. A host of grand and great grandchildren ....

Glady Thomas Rice, the eighth of eleven siblings, was born January 28, 1928, in Bradenton, Florida, to the late Sadie and Floyd Thomas. She lived her entire life in Bradenton, Florida where she joined the Church of God in Unity (later renamed Truth Bible Church of God) under the pastorship of Elder Fred W. Wesly. She devoted her life to serving and pleasing God. She served in many capacities at the church until her health would no longer permit her to serve. Even though as a little...

Rosa Collins was born January 7, 1925 to Wilie Anderson and Julia Grant Anderson. She Departed life February 28, 2023. Rosa was preceded in death by her 5 kids: Ricky, Freedie Lee, Willie J, Roosevelt and Carolyn Collins. Rosa leaves to cherish her memories 6 Daughters: Martha Collins, Barbara Collins, Anita Collins, Christine Collins, Elouise Collins and Vickie Collins; 3 Sons: Cleveland Collins Jr. (Elizabeth), Raymond Collinsand James Earl Collins Sr.; 2 sisters: Lizza Williams of Ft....

Marian (Lawson) Spires passed away peacefully while being loved on by family and listening to gospel music on Monday February 27, 2023.  Marian was born in Brooksville, FL on August 21, 1940 to Andrew and Eliza (Stewart) Lawson both of whom preceded her in death.  She graduated from Moton High School and then moved to Bradenton, FL in 1957. Marian was a compassionate woman whose passion was caring for others.  She retired from Tropicana and went on to manage a local motel...

Ijentra Owens, 68, of Bradenton passed away on February 24, 2023.  Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, March 10, 2023.  Celebration of life service will be held 11:00am on Saturday, March 11, 2023 both at Westside funeral home 204 7th Street West Palmetto Florida 34221.   Condolences. Maybe given at www.westsidefh.com. 

 Cullen Hal McRae, 49 of Bradenton, Florida transitioned on March 5, 2023. He was born April 15, 1973 in Bradenton, Florida to Harold and Johncyna (Williams) McRae.  He graduated from Manatee High School in 1991, attended Manatee Junior College (now State College of Florida) and played baseball for the Lancers.  He attended Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, FL and played baseball for the Rattlers.  He graduated with a BS in Broadcasting and Journalism in...