All Obituaries

Our precious Joshua Bennett was born to Raphael Bennett, Jr. and Kierra Robinson of Bradenton, FL on August 2, 2020 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Lazier laughed and smiled throughout his 11 months and 13 days; bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. He had the sternest mean-mug that would eventually turn into the biggest grin. Lazier was known for skipping nap-time at the daycare which earned him the nickname “Boss Baby”. When it came to naming Lazier, Raphael and...

  Erik LeDale Mathis was born on November 27, 1981 in Bradenton, FL to Eddie Goff and Catherine Mathis. Erik departed this life on July 15, 2021. He was educated in the Manatee County School System and grad- uated in the Class of 2001 from Palmetto High School. Erik joined the United States Army, serving in Iraq. He returned home after three years of service and received an honorable discharge. Ultimately, Erik received a degree in accounting and ventured into entrepreneurship, where...

  Robert Earnest Woodie, Sr.  of Palmetto, FL transitioned quietly at his residence on July 12, 2021. Robert was the fourth child born to his beloved parents, the late James and Annie Steen Woodie on August 14, 1930. Being one of the middle children; Robert loved working with his father and brothers on the family’s farm. Robert attended Manatee County Public Schools where he played football at Lincoln. He graduated from Lincoln Memorial High. Robert was drafted into the U.S....

Mrs. Vivian “Pokey” Williams Washington was born September 15, 1970. She resided in Manatee County all of her life. She was employed at Pactec as a factory worker and at JJ BBQ. She was an outgoing person, and her family was her everything. She was always the life of every event. Pokey always spoke her mind and didn’t back down. She loved cooking and dancing. She was predeceased by her son, Anthony Washington, Jr.; father, James Robinson; stepfather, Calvin Williams and her...

  Faustina Miranda Gonzalez departed this life on July 5, 2021.  Viewing will be held from 4-7pm on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Westside funeral home 204 7th St. West Palmetto FL 34221.  A funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church 505 26th St., West Palmetto FL 34221.  

  Billie D. Crawford  September 25, 1940 - June 30, 2021  Palmetto, Florida - 80, of Palmetto, FL, transitioned on June 30, 2021. Visitation is 6-8PM Friday, July 9, 2021. Services are 11AM Saturday, July 10, 2021. Both will be at Westside Funeral Home, 204 7th St W Palmetto, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Westside Funeral Home (941) 722-4960. Condolences may be given at www.Westsidefh.com

  Thomastine Samuels was born June 17,1947, in Palmetto Fl to the late Thomas Burrell and the late Daisy Lee Conley. Thomastine received her education through the Manatee County school system. She accepted Christ as her Lord and personal Savior Nov 26, 1972, at Ward Temple A.M.E Church. Thomastine was a long-term resident of Palmetto Florida, where she worked as a Store Clerk at Finna gas station then proceeded with her work at the Pat Groovers grocery store and retired from Palmetto...

  Christopher Wan’ye Jackson was born in Bradenton, FL on April 1st 1996 to Cotrina D. Williams and late Christopher B. Jackson. Chris was called home on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 at the age of 25. Chris was a beloved Dad, son, grandson, brother, nephew and cousin. He attended Manatee County Public schools, and played football for the Manatee Mustangs where he gained many mentors, friends and memories. Throughout Chris’s life he has answered to his friends and family as...

Bruce Williams Spry, 42 of Bradenton, Florida gained his glorified wings on June 20, 2021. Bruce was born to Bennie and Emma Spry in Lake Wales, FL. He was raised in Lake Wales and graduated from Lake Wales High School. Bruce also began his passion as a Auto Technician there. Twenty one years ago Bruce met the love of his life, Pamela, they moved to Bradenton, FL. Later they married and began to have children. Bruce was a member of the Solid Rock Family Church. Which became their home church...