All Obituaries

Julia Mae McDaniels 78 of Bradenton, was born March 3, 1941 in Live Oak, Florida to her parents Jessie and Kizzie McDaniels.  She went to school in Live Oak and later moved to Bradenton, Florida where she was a loving mother, sister and friend.  Julia was a great cooked and she enjoyed making sure the entire neighborhood was fed with her home cooking.  She often opened her home to anyone in need and was the type who never met a stranger.  One of her favorite past times...

Christopher Paul Jones was born March 9, 1958 to Parents Robert Bernard and Jean Kathyrne Jones in Bradenton, Florida.  He was educated in the Manatee County School System and later worked as a Pipe Layer in the Construction Industry.  Christopher leaves cherished memories to his sisters Kimberly Jones and Nora Davis and will surely be missed.  There are no services planned at this time.  

Joel Matthew Berkner was born November 25, 1953 to his parents Joseph and Zelda Berkner in Detroit, Michigan. He worked as a television repairman for over twenty years and always found time to support his children in everything that they did. Joel enjoyed telling stories that would keep people laughing and he had a fondness for wolves and wildlife. He loved his daughters and grandkids more than anything. He is preceded in death by his parents but leaves fond memories to his Daughters: Traci...

Pastor William Walter Martin was born September 21, 1922 in Stonewall, Mississippi to his parents James and Annie Mae Martin.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, plastic handcrafting and telling jokes.  Pastor Martin served in all capacities of the church and often traveled the world doing mission work for the Lord. He was a member of Happy Gospel Church under the Pastorial Leadership of William Bailey.  He went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 20, 2019...

Francisco Macias 68 of Palmetto, passed away March 11, 2019.  He was born in Mexico and later moved to the United States where he met his wife Dana.  Francisco was a kind loving man who enjoyed life.  He leaves cherished memories to his wife and many loving extended family and friends.  There are no services planned at this time.

Walter "Bunk" Junior Wortham was born May 26, 1926 in Palmetto, Florida to parents Guy and Viola Davis Wortham.  He was educated by the Manatee County School System and after graduation, he worked as cook for Blake Medical Center for some time and later moved to Miami, Florida where he stayed for 30+ years.  Bunk returned to Manatee County during his later years.  He loved watching television and working on puzzle word finds.  He was a member of New Life General...

William Jefferson Simpson II was born May 25, 1981 to parents William and Stacey Simpson in Avon Park, Florida. He passed away February 19, 2019 in Bradenton, Florida. He will be missed but his memories will live on through his loving family and many friends. William is preceded in death by his father William J. Simpson and leaves fond memories to his Mother: Stacey; Girlfriend: Kim Crabill; Children: Jonny, Jena and Jordan Simpson; Siblings: Tiffany and Nichole Nicholson and Jolly Reed....

Robert "Bob" William McCormick 72 of Bradenton, went home to be with the Lord February 12, 2019.  He was a man of GREAT faith and loved the Lord with all his heart.  Bob was dedicated to his church and loved his wife of 52 years Joyce.  He enjoyed going to the zoo with his grandson and fixing most anything and everything.    He enjoyed watching television and being on the computer.  He placed Euchre during his downtime.  Preceded in death by...

Earline Williams Wright 61 of Palmetto, Florida passed away February 1, 2019.  She was a loving mother who was kind and understanding to everyone.  Though she considered herself to be home body, she always kept busy doing something.  Earline had a love for animals and worked as a housekeeper.  She is Survived by daughter Shemikca Wright of Palmetto; grandson Daylen Wright of Palmetto, Florida; mother Elease Williams of Palmetto, Florida; siblings Luevina Jackson,...

Desiree Ann Baker 17 of Myakka, Florida August 11, 2001 to her parents Michael Baker and Jennifer Nissley in Bradenton, Florida.  She passed away February 7, 2019.  Desiree was a young, free spirited, loving girl. Desiree accomplished great things during her time here on earth. In Desiree's younger years, she was a cheerleader for the Manatee Wildcats and also learned karate.  Her father moved her to Myakka to help her grow strong in life's journey. Desiree...