Obituaries

Jul 2, 2026

Addie Lafai Matthews, age 85, of Sarasota, Florida. Passed away on July 2, 2026. She was born on November 6, 1940, in Live Oak, Florida, to Joseph and Dorothy Parrish.

Faye will be remembered for her warmth, quiet strength, and devotion to her family. She is survived by her children: Marsha (Gator), Holly (Steve), Marva, and Joey (Stephanie). Faye had 10...

Jun 27, 2026

Larry W. Nahm

Dec. 9, 1939 – June 27, 2027

Larry W. Nahm, 86, of Englewood, Florida, passed away June 27, 2026, after a short stay in Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Sarasota, Florida.

Larry was the son of the late Wilbert (Bill) and Voris (Cooley) Nahm. He was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Larry married Melva Coyle on November 15, 1997, in...

Jun 8, 2026

Carl Ellis Stonebraker, 96, of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at Tidewell Hospice.

He was born September 7, 1929, in Shadyside, Ohio to the late Bernard E. Stonebraker and Minnie Heskett Stonebraker. Carl was a graduate of Bethesda High School and attended Elliott Business School in Wheeling, WV. Married to his high school sweetheart, Nancy Morgan, in...

Jun 8, 2026

On Monday, June 8, 2026, at 12:45 p.m., Emma Jean Hammons (Reeves), a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 83. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Emma went home to be with the Lord, her unwavering faith in God guiding her until the very end. 

Emma was born on...

May 21, 2026

Lonnie Michael Scott was born on 12/15/81 in Sarasota, Florida, and passed away on 05/22/26 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Lonnie was preceded by his grandparents, Leland Baxter Harrison and Anne Harrison, his birth mother Robin Stokes, and his dearly beloved sister Nicole Rose Scott, all of Sarasota. He leaves those who loved him behind. His parents, Michael and Vickie Harrison...

May 2, 2026

Audrey passed away peacefully on May 2nd. She was 97 years old and a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was born and grew up in Whitehouse, New Jersey. Audrey married young and had two children, Georgette and Wayne. When she was 40, she married her second husband, Ziggy, and they resided in Ft Lauderdale. Ziggy worked for...

Mar 31, 2026

Command Sergeant General Major Charles E. “Mac” McDonald, U.S. Army (Retired), passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1928, in Flushing, New York.

CSGM McDonald honorably served his country for more than fifty years. He began his military career in the United States Marine Corps, serving during World War II and the Korean War. He was...

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Mar 15, 2026

Ray Barrow, 90, died on March 15, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 7, 1936, in Poteau, Oklahoma, the son of Richard W. "Woody" and Annie (Johnson) Barrow.

Ray graduated from Waterford Township High School in Michigan in 1954. Ray served in the U.S. Army and was a Training Center Engineer. During his military service, he...

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Feb 21, 2026

Penelope “Penny” Broderick Tierney passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 21, 2026. A fantastic mother and grandmother, a loving wife, and a passionate teacher, she was widely adored by her family, friends, and students.

Penny was born in 1945 in Queens, New York, to Geraldine and Anthony Broderick. She had an older brother (Anthony) and a younger sister (Christine)....

Feb 15, 2026

Joan Bolduc of Bradenton passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by love.

Born in Dixfield, Maine, Joan later made Bradenton her home beginning in 1980. She was known by everyone who met her as one of the most selfless people you could ever know. Her faith in Jesus was the center of her life, guiding her kindness, compassion, and...

Feb 4, 2026

Diana Dinkins, 91, passed away on February 4, 2026. A visitation is scheduled for 5-7 PM, February 9, 2026, in the chapel of Covell Funeral Home, 4232 26th Street West, Bradenton, Florida.

Jan 27, 2026

Susan Ann Arado, 81, of Holmes Beach passed away January 27th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raymond Arado, her parents Edward & Helen Sosnowski & brother Tom Sosnowski. She is survived by 7 siblings and her children Lisa Goril & David Arado, five grandchildren Amber McNulty, Amanda Crowell, Amy Hasson, Bobby Goril and Eric...

Jan 24, 2026

Please join us as we gather to remember and honor a life well lived.

Lunch will follow the service.

Friends and neighbors are welcome to bring and share their memories.

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Dec 24, 2025

James “Jimmy” Joseph Hannan, age 73, passed away on December 24, 2025, at home in Bradenton, Florida.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer H. Hannan, and his children and stepchildren: Chelsea Hannan, Shannan Butler, Bridget Parker, and Jason Messina-Sechrest; his sisters Sandra Johnson, Kathleen Stevick, and Steve Hannan.

James was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Russell Hannan; his...

Dec 6, 2025

Randolph “Glynn” Watts, age 88, went home to be with Jesus on December 6, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1937, in Picayune, Mississippi, the place he always considered his hometown.

Glynn was a devoted follower of Christ and a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, coach, and friend. His life was marked by faithfulness to his family, dedication to...

Nov 30, 2025

John L. Patterson, 64, of Bradenton, passed away on  November 30, 2025. John was born in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Manatee County in 1967.He was the youngest of three children of the late Richard H Patterson and Twila L. Patterson. He is survived by his daughter Jessica and Grandsons Alex and Ayden, her brother Johnny Thompson, his sisters Shirley...