All Obituaries

Dwayne Lamar Blue Sr. 57 of Bradenton, Florida answered the call of the Lord on January 17, 2023.  He graduated from Manatee High School in 1983, later enlisting in the Army Reserve where he served for 5 Years. Once leaving the Army, he became employed with the City of Bradenton in 1988 and remained a faithful employee until his passing.  Dwayne was also a faithful youth football coach for 30 years.  In 1995 he met the love of his life Nakesha Thomas and in 1998 the two joined...

Rev. Roosevelt Council was born November 11, 1937 in Belleview, Florida to James Council and Gracie Stuckman.  He passed away January 3, 2023 in Bradenton, Florida while surrounded by his loving family. He believed that family should always be there to uplift one another as family was everything to him. He enjoyed traveling with his family throughout Florida; The city of Silver Springs, was one of many places he enjoyed spending quality time with family along with visiting the scenic...

Dennis James Rowe was born March 14, 1948 to parents Robert and Verna Rowe in Detroit, Michigan.  He was a boat builder.  Dennis passed away December 25, 2022  There are no services planned at this time.   

Bettie Lee Wiggins was born March 15, 1945 to Floyd Williams and Fanny Lee Givens in Palmetto, Florida.  In her adult years, she enjoyed helping everyone in need; Oftentimes providing rides to the doctors office, grocery store or anywhere a person needed to go.  Bettie enjoyed sewing and Singing.  She was a faithful member of New Life General Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor David Washington.  Her favorite scripture was John 3:16. Bettie leaves cherished...

Donald “Allen” McCormack, born September 1st, 1940, in Goffstown, NH, passed away December 10th 2022 in Bradenton, FL. As a resident of Florida for 40+ years, Allen grew up in Milford, New Hampshire alongside his seven brothers and sisters. Prior to making landfall in Florida, Allen served in the United States Navy from October 2nd, 1958, through October 2nd, 1962. During his time in the service, he was apart of HSAR to AA, AA to NATTC in Jacksonville, FL, as well as the USS...

Ashley Seide, 27, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Ashley Seide was born in Bradenton, FL to Gislaine Valentin on October 19, 1995. She attended schools in Bradenton, FL, graduating from Lakewood Ranch High school in 2014. Ashley never married or had children of her own, but considered her nieces and nephews her children as she had a special bond with each one of them. She worked as a Resident Aide/Medication Assistant for The Sheridan...

Virgil Ray Brookover was born May 6, 1957 to parents Virgil and Mary Brookover in Fostoria, Ohio.  He worked in construction and is survived by his children.  There are no services planned.  Please leave a condolence or light a candle in memory of Virgil on our tributes page.

Rebecca Cesana October 23, 1965 - December 12, 2022 Bradenton, Florida - Rebecca M. Cesana, 57, of Bradenton, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late George C. Cesana, Sr., and the late Wilma E. (Odom) Cesana. Rebecca graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master's Degree in Social Work. She went on to have a long and successful career as a social worker in Bradenton, Florida. She was beloved by all of her clients,...

Michelle N. Anderson 74, born in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 7, 2022. After battling the debiltating disease of dementia/alzheimer's for the past few years. Michelle recently moved into a 24/7 Assisted Living Facility. She was a resident of Sarasota and Naples, Florida for many years after the deathof her beloved husband, Mark Anderson, in 1996. She is survived by her sister-in-law Sharon Schott and husband Michael; her nephew Sean Kidwell and wife...

Edward James Duerr was born January 3, 1970 to parents Richard Duerr and Joanne Condit in Belleville, New Jersey.  He is survived by his only son Nicholas Murphy;  Brother Richard Duerr and Sister Cynthia Duerr and many nieces and nephews.  There are no services planned.  Please visit the tribute wall to leave a condolence or light a candle in Edward's memory.