All Obituaries

    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...

    Gilbert Brisco Jones, Sr., was born to the late Lorenzo Jones and Pauline Johnson Jones on December 10, 1938, in Portland, Arkansas. He gained his wings on March 17, 2024. He went to Elementary, Middle, and High School in Portland, Arkansas. At the age of 17, he moved to California and then New York. He then moved to Florida and married Amy Neil Montgomery Jones. When they divorced, he moved to Portland, Oregon, and married Charlie Jones. Gilbert Brisco Jones, Sr., leaves his...

Brother Andy Blue “John L” was born on March 12, 1945s, in Rich Mississippi to the late Otis Blue and late Laura Bell Blue. Brother Andy Blue was raised in Palmetto, Florida. He attended Palmetto High School in Palmetto, FL. Brother Blue joined the Genuine Hope Ministries of Palmetto, FL on Jan 7, 2019, He was baptized on Feb 24, 2019, and continued to be a devoted member. Brother Blue was a sharecropper, he enjoyed landscaping in his yard, and blessed many people with his...

Tommy E. Brown, Sr., was born on December 5, 1970, in Clearwater, Florida, to Willie Lee Brown and Willie Mae Hood. As a young child, Tommy accepted his Lord and Savior as a member of St. Mary MB Church. He attended Manatee County Public school system and later became a student at Southeast High School. After high school, Tommy was a man of many trades and anything he set his mind out to accomplish he was successful at it. He loved driving trucks, cooking, and playing and watching sports. In...

Brenda Elaine Taylor, Harris of Palmetto departed this life on March 6, 2024.  Memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 507 21st St. E., Palmetto, FL 34221

Mary Louise (Green) Lang was born on October 1, 1937, in Ellenton, Florida to the late Willie and Sylvia (Carnes) Green. She passed on March 8, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida at the age of 86. Mary married the late Roman Lang Sr. on August 25, 1956. She attended Manatee County Schools. She was an employee of Manatee County School District and a homemaker for over 35 years. She was a lifelong member of Greater Saint Luke Primitive Baptist Church and a member of the choir. Mary enjoyed cooking...

  Reggie Fields, Jr departed this life in Bradenton, Florida.  A public visitation will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Westside funeral home 204 7th St. W., Palmetto, FL 34221.  Celebration of life service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Ward Temple AME church 1005 5th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205.  Condolences may be sent to westsidefh.com .