All Obituaries

Sam Julius Wiggins Jr. was born October 9, 1940 in Monticello, Florida to his late parents Sam Wiggins Sr. (Jacksonville, Florida) and Marie Simmons (Monticello, Florida). He was the second oldest of fifteen children. Sam worked as a construction worker and drove the bus taking kids to and from school. He was always the life, light and fire for his family as well as those he considered family. He believed, “if you work hard at something, you can achieve...

Leo Gillis was born June 30, 1955 in Bradenton, Florida to parents Leo Gilbert and Lue Emma Gillis.  He was educated by the School Board of Manatee County and was the type of man who said what he meant and meant what he said.  Leo loved his family and did what he could for and with them.  He  enjoyed riding his bicycle and named it the “Cadillac”.  Leo passed away April 12, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida.  He leaves cherished memories to his mother Lue...

Enrique Berrios-Ubiles was born November 19, 1936 in Comerio, Puerto Rico.  He was a Supervisor in the Agricultural Industry.  Enrique passed away April 14, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida and is preceded in death by his wife Migdalia Berrios.  He leaves fond memories to his children, grandchildren and extended family.  There are no local services planned and he will be sent to reunite with his wife in Pennsylvania.

Jessie Mae Serreia Marc was born November 15, 1956 in Bradenton, Florida to parents Willie and Rosa Serreia.  She was educated through the Manatee County School System.  She loved her family.  Jessie Mae was one who was always on the go and was NEVER afraid to tell you like it was.  She in fact could be described as one who said what she meant and meant what she said.  She had a fondness for cats and if she found one touring the neighborhood, it quickly became hers...

Alloyn Alanda Anderson 40 of Palmetto, Florida was born December 17, 1983 in Fort Benning, Georgia to parents Carlos and Freda Anderson.  Alloyn was very outgoing and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.  She worked as a licensed Phlebotomist while pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse.  She loved eating seafood and is described as being outspoken and fiesty.  Alloyn was the type of person that everyone loved whole heartedly and will be definitely missed by...

Arthur Lee Smith born 78  years ago to Flora Moore and John Willie Smith Sr. He was raised by his grandmother Josephine Mayfield “Ma Dear” and grandfather Woodson Mayfield.  He was  born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and attended McIntyre Elementary Junior High School. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Ezella Johnson on December 11, 1985 and the two combined their children and raised them as one family with one LOVE.  He was a deligent  laborer in the...

There will be no services held locally.  Feel free to leave a condolence or light a candle for the family to find comfort in.

 Vernon C. Johnson was born July 13, 1964 in Bradenton, Florida to parents Robert and Lula Mae Johnson and passed away February 8, 2024 in Manatee Memorial Hospital.  Vernon who was commonly known as “J. Paul or Dottie” to his many friends and family was well known in the community and was educated by the Manatee County Public School System.  He had a love for fishing and thoroughly enjoyed spending most of his spare time on the pier or a boat with his...

Eddie Lee Thomas Sr. was born August  12, 1955 to Willie and Naomi Thomas in "The Hole in the Wall" East Bradenton, Florida.  He married Dorothy Thomas (the love of his life).  To this union, two children were born (Eddie Jr. and Nakesha). During his life, he enjoyed waking up at 3am to go fishing by the lake which was one of his favorite pass time activities.  Eddie Lee was known in the Manatee County area as a dedicated football coach who formed the Manatee...

John D. Behr was born March 8, 1947 in Ellsworth, Maine.  He enjoyed playing golf and liked to fish.  John was known to be a jokester.  He leaves cherished memories to his wife of 17 years: Joanete Silva; son Michael; grandson Tyler and brothers David and Richard Behr.  There are no services planned and his remains will be taken to Maine at a later date.