All Obituaries

Stephanie Simpson 53, of Bradenton FL transitioned on April 19, 2024. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Westside Funeral Home 204 7th St W, Palmetto, FL. 34221. Services will be held 11AM on Saturday May 4, 2024 at Happy Gospel Church 1915 53rd Ave E Bradenton, FL 34203.

Robert Jerome Hodges Sr., “Bobby,” was born on August 19, 1959, in Bradenton, Florida, to the late Willie Mae Hodges and Clifford Bacon. He was affectionately known as “Bob.” During his early years, he was an active member of St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, where his namesake was one of the founding deacons, Robert Royal. Due to the school district rezoning of the Roger’s Garden Projects, Bobby had the opportunity to attend Manatee, Bayshore, and...

Leon Alesy 72, of Bradenton, FL transitioned on April 10, 2024. Visitation will be 4PM-6PM Friday April 26, 2024, at Westside Funeral Home 204 7th St W. Services will be 11AM Saturday April 27, 2024, at Happy Gospel Church 1915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. Condolences may be given at www.westsidefh.com

Linda M. Hall-Curry, 70, gained her wings and joined other family members that have gone before her on April 17,2024, with her family by her side in Bradenton, Fl. Linda was born July 15,1953, In Moscow Arkansas, she was the second of nine children to the late Arthur and Marie Hall. After graduating from High School, Linda moved to Chicago where she met her husband Talmadge L. Curry Sr. Together, they have had two children: Talmadge Jr. and Tiana. For her career Linda spent more than two...

Harold Lee Nesbitt is survived by: sister, Beverly Nesbitt-Zimmerman; niece, Shayla Albritton-Murray (Curtis Murray) great-nieces, Kemora Murray; and Brentress Lowe; great-great-niece, Kendahl Bryant and Kailey Young; great-nephews, Jacoy Murray (child, Ace) and great-great-nephew, Curtis Murray, Jr. (child, the late Khoi Murray) niece, Shalika Albritton; great-niece, Gweneisha Presha; great-nephews, Dejerrian Johnson and Kei’Juan Johnson; great-nieces, Shanelle Murray and G’Nyla...

James Lee McNeal was born December 25, 1933, in Ellenton, Florida, to the late Willie McNeal, Sr., and Vern Ellis McNeal. He grew up in Ellenton, Florida. He was educated in the Manatee County school system. He was a farmer. He worked for Harlee Farms for over fifty years. His favorite hobby was fishing. He slipped into eternity on Monday, April 9, 2024, in Brandon, Florida. Additional chronological facts: James married Sarah Green in June, 1958. They were married sixty-seven years when she...

    Johnny Robinson 57 of Bradenton transitioned on April 4, 2024. Johnny was born on February 7, 1967 to Eddie Collins Sr. and Gloria Robinson Collins.  His father proceeded him in death.  After Johnny graduated from high school, he followed his passion as an automotive mechanic and continued with his love of cars throughout his life.  He is the father of Daughter Shada Robinson ,one grandson Dayron Randall, and two special sons Jay’Shawn and Roman Dupree....

    ClInton Overton III, lovingly known as CJ, was born on February 16, 2004, to Clinton and Twanda Overton Jr in Rochester, NY. CJ is the youngest of 5 children, Ceirra, Brandon, Donte, and Deshay (Shannon). CJ was the loving and if you ask him the FAVORITE uncle of Layla, Remy, Kashdon, Kadon, and A’keem. CJ accepted Christ Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 6 under the pastorage of Pastor Jonathon Chambers at St. Luke Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. CJ was a...

Venice Jones- McNair was born on October 28, 1964, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Teresa Jones. She gained her wings on March 24, 2024. Venice graduated from Manatee High School, class of 1982. She enjoyed volunteering everywhere. She would say “That’s how I get my blessings.” Venice married the love of her life, Jimmy McNair, on May 6, 1991. They were together until the end. Venice leaves to cherish her many memories: her husband, Jimmy McNair; one sister, Thelma; two...

    Sabrina Yvonne Shannon-Bryant was born to Larry R. Shannon, Sr., and Christine Woodie Shannon in Bradenton, Florida, on October 13, 1967. Her mother preceded her in death. As a child, Sabrina attended St. John First Baptist Church where she was baptized. She attended public school in the counties of Manatee and Sarasota. After high school, she became interested in cosmetology. She loved working on nails. She started a business creating items with beauty and functionality. Her...