Obituaries

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...

Nov 29, 2025

Norene Babecki was reunited with the Lord, her husband Paul, her parents/siblings, and all of her loved ones who preceded her in death on November 29, 2025. Originally from Joliet, IL, she married Paul Babecki, and they raised two sons, Scott and David, in Darien, IL. In 1973, after vacationing on Siesta Key, Paul and Norene moved the family to...

Nov 16, 2025

Norman Tolar (Blackie) Passed Away on November 16, 2025, in Bradenton, FL, in Hospice Care, Surrounded by Family and a Longtime Friend/Coworker

Born in Oneco, FL, to Annie Elizabeth (Doris) and Dewey Tolar. Graduated from Manatee High School, served in the Navy, and has worked mostly in the Tomato Business as a Broker than His Own Company called Specialty Tomato. Norman...

Nov 8, 2025

Stephen “Tony” A. Fouse, of Bradenton, Florida, was born on September 26, 1946, in Winchester, Indiana, and passed away on November 8, 2025, after a short illness.

Tony was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam Era, serving 6 years. He spent his professional career working as a firefighter, retiring from the Cedar Hammock Fire Department in Manatee County. He was...

Nov 7, 2025

Stewart August Meeker, 94, of Ellenton, FL, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 7th, 2025. A beloved husband, father, brother, veteran, and friend, Stew was known for his boundless optimism and his signature phrase “super good,” which perfectly captured his outlook on life.

Born on March 25, 1931, in Rockland County, New York, and raised on Anna Maria Island,...

Nov 4, 2025

Robert Anthony Dominick, 82, of Bradenton, died November 4, 2025, at Braden River Rehab. He was born on June 5, 1943, in Canton, Ohio. Robert was the son of the late Anthony Dominick and Priscilla Chapman Dominick. Robert was a steel guitar player. He retired with the group, Lone Rider Express. Robert was preceded in death by one daughter, three...

Oct 25, 2025

Lance Edward Young, beloved father of Dillon, passed away in Bradenton, FL, while under hospice care. Lance was born in Chicago, IL, on August 12, 1960, to Ronald E. Young (deceased) and Lorraine A. Young (Kalfas). He attended high school at both Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South. Lance graduated from Downers Grove South in 1978.

He is survived by...

Oct 23, 2025

Heaven may be the best place, but today it became better. She has left us here, and we will miss her, but she has joined her eternal family, and now they sing with joy. God has called home an angel, and that angel is my mom. Writers often get stuck or blocked. They can't find the words. You could say...

Oct 15, 2025

Ricky Davis, 48, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Sugar Grove, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. Ricky went to the hospital at the end of August to learn his pain was a pinched nerve in his spine, right above his shoulder blades—a common annoyance easily fixed. But in a horrifyingly short span of weeks, that mild discomfort turned...

Oct 13, 2025

Scott Earl Everingham, 60, was born on September 7, 1965, in Hinsdale, Illinois. On October 13th, 2025, Scott passed away.

Scott moved to Florida from Illinois in 1967. He worked as a general Handyman. He loved his parents, Barbara Hurley and David Everingham, his siblings, brothers Mark and Christopher Everingham, and sisters Lisa Everingham and Christine Melchi.

He will forever be in...

Jul 20, 2025

Susan “Sue” Lee Haag, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on May 19, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, Sue embodied compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Her gentle spirit, warm presence, and steady love touched countless lives. 

She was a dedicated member of the Hernando De Soto Historical Society,...

Jul 19, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

John F. Kabaniec of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2025. Born in Montague, MA, on May 22, 1938, John was the son of the late John F. Kabaniec Sr. and Rose (Brostek) Kabaniec. He graduated from Turners Falls High School in 1956. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959, John was...

Jul 10, 2025

James A. Santjer (Big Jim), Age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Champaign, Illinois, on March 17, 1953. He moved to Florida in 1969. Jim attended Manatee High School and was on the wrestling team. He graduated in 1971. 

Big Jim worked in the land clearing business, then later in life opened...

Jul 3, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

Jonathan Matthew Hutcheson, 42, has passed away at his home, June 25, 2025. He was born here in Manatee County, Bradenton, FL, on September 10, 1982. He worked at Teak Decking Systems, Chris Craft, and also at ABC Supply Co. Inc. He is survived by his father-James Earl Hutcheson, his sister-Denise Cruz, and a brother, Walter E Hutcheson. And like...