All Obituaries

Rosebud Olivia Barton was born February 15, 1955 in Bradenton, Florida to her parents George and Olivia James.  Rosebud loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed watching football.   She was known for her baking skills.  Rosebud worked and later retired from the School Board of Sarasota County as a Bus Aide after 15 wonderful years of service.  She answered the Lords call on September 12, 2019 with her family by her side in Ellenton, Florida. ...

Lionel Emmanuel Vincent Kalicharan 76 of Bradenton was born March 6, 1943 to his parents Theophilus and Mildred Kalicharan in San Fernando, Trinidad.  He was a jack of all trades and loved Beach Limes.  Lionel never met a stranger and loved to dance, camp, fish and hunt.  He enjoyed taking road trips with his family and he was a great story teller.  His grandchildren were very important to him as family meant a lot.  Lionel had a fondness for cars as he was a self...

Kathleen Elizabeth MacMunn was born October 17, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida to her parents Grady and Barbara McCarty.  She valued family and time spent with them. She was a hardworker who loved helping others as she never met a stranger.  Kathleen had a love for Motorcycles and animals.  She loved listening to rock and roll and was deemed the "Betty Crocker of the hood" as she was one of the best cooks around.  Kathleen was the founder and owner of Kat's...

Lizzie Mae Fordham was born November 3, 1957 to parents Gus and Eartha Young in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  She graduated from Riverview High School and later married Tommie Lee Fordham.  To this union of marriage came children Kameelah Fordham and Treena Fordham.  Lizzie was a Shipping Clerk for the United Parcel Service (UPS) for 17 years, later retiring.  She went back into the workforce a few years later at Allstate Home Health Aide Agency as a Private Duty Nurse....

William F. Monette II was born October 22, 1980 to parents William Sr. and Sandra Monette in Sarasota, Florida.  William was a construction worker who believed family was EVERYTHING.  He leaves cherished memories to daughter Sandra Monette of Bradenton, Florida, sons William Monette III and Benjamin Allegeo of Orlando, Florida and Markus Adams of Bradenton, Florida; sisters Michell Griswold of Bradenton, Florida, Lynn Crump of New York and Salina Monette Bright Bill of Alaska;...

Napoleon Kates was born May 8,1967 in McCray, Georgia to George Sr. and Essie Kates. He went home to be with the Lord on August 11,2019. He was raised in Sarasota, Florida. He was a hard worker, brick mason for over 30 years, a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, uncle, nephew and friend. He never met a stranger, loved to go fishing and was the grill master. Family was everything to him.  He is preceded in death by his Father Pastor George R. Kates Sr. Leaving...

Angie N. Bailey, 86, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 8, 2019.  The family will host a visitation on Monday, August 12th from 6-8pm at the Happy Gospel Church, 1915 53rd Ave East, in Bradenton, FL.  Committal services will be held on Wednesday, August 14th at 10am at Crown Hill Cemetery, 1907 Dawson Road, in Albany, GA. She is survived by two sons: Pastor Bill Bailey (and Sally), and Mike Trotter (and Mona); five grandchildren: Caleb Bailey (Lauren), Chelsea King (Jamar),...

Priscilla Ann Jackson was born January 12, 1955 to L.T. and Annie Jackson Sr. in Bradenton, Florida. Priscilla loved her children and grandchildren dearly.  She was a great cook and often times could be found home making meals to share with the community as she found great delight in seeing people smile and be happy.  Her favorite quotes were....Let Go and Let God; Blessed by the best and waiting on the rest.  Priscilla retired from Tropicana after thirty plus years of...

Nancy L. Gratton was born July 12, 1966 and passed away July 12, 2019.  She is survived by her son John.  There are no services scheduled.

Esperanza Mena 55 of Bradenton, Florida passed away June 22, 2019 in Bradenton, Florida.  She was born in Harlingen, Texas to parents: Virgilio and Cayetana.   Esperanza leaves cherished memories to her Children: Sarah Garcia; Ruben Reyna, Yesenia Mena, Alexis Hernandez, Stephanie Mena and Ivan Perez-Mena; Grandchildren: Adileny Garcia, Angel Garcia, Joselyn Garcia and Joshua Garcia. Mother: Cayetana; Siblings: Beatriz, Martin, Moises, Rosa, Norma, Juan and...