James John Madras, age 78, passed away May 12, 2022.

Sharon Sue Tessmer, 82, passed away on May 12, 2022.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 24, 1939 to David and Martha Flynn.  She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ronald A. Tessmer, daughter; Lori Tessmer of Ellenton, Fl (Grandcat Garth), Son; David (Vicki) Tessmer, grandson George, brother; Donald (Marge) Flynn of Michigan, beloved companion and best friend Maggie Mae and several generations of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents,...

Walter ‘Rusty’ H. Wyar, born on October 23, 1935 in Johnstown, PA  passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 9, 2022. Rusty was preceded in death by his wife, Darla Wyar and daughter, Dana (Wyar) Kampmann. Rusty is survived by his 2 daughters, Patricia Rousseau (Will) of Bordentown, NJ; and Kimberly Wyar of Ormond Beach, FL. Rusty also leaves behind his younger brother, Thomas Wyar of Bradenton, FL; and 4 wonderful grandchildren, Graham & Jordan Rousseau and...

Alton A. Gill, of Myakka City, passed away May 5, 2022. He was born January 1, 1944 in Wauchula, FL. He was a minister for over 50 years, having preached the gospel at Manatee Baptist Church, Myakka City Baptist Church, Elwood Park Baptist Church, and was an interim minister for other churches. He was a musician and loved music. Al was the bass player and lead singer for local music group "Sound of Praise." He loved the Lord, his family and many friends as well as being...

Chief Master Sergeant Ronald J. Weyer, USAF, retired, 82, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on April 28, 2022.  Ron was born on October 6, 1939, in Evansville, Indiana, to William W. Weyer and Martha L. Weyer(Mayhugh). Ron was a graduate of Manatee High, Class of 1957; NCO Academy, Norton AF Base, CA;  Sr. NCO Academy, Gunter AFB, AL;  and he continued his education throughout his military career. He served numerous AF bases around the world as a civil engineer and was a...

M. Lynette Phillips born in Clearwater Florida on October 30th 1945. She passed away on April 25th 2022. She grew up in Port Richey, Florida until she moved to Palmetto Florida as a teenager and attended school at Palmetto High. She also went to Nursing School at Manatee Junior Collage. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Mindy Clark, her son Keith McLeod Sr, five grandchildren Allen McLeod, Jacob Miller, Zack Miller, Alex Miller and Trinity Miller, as well as numerous family members...

Hugh R. Kennedy, age 98, passed away , April 25, 2022.

Linda Marie MacDonald, age 66, passed away April 13, 2022. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Linda taught high school mathematics in her hometown before retiring to Bradenton, Florida in 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Shawna MacDonald, and her grandson, Travis.

Dr. Jesus A. Bianco born on February 8, 1940 in Caracas, Venezuela to Jesus Bianco and Isabel Colmenares. Affectionately known as Jay, he was an esteemed cardiologist specializing in nuclear medicine. A graduate of Universidad Central Venezuela Medical School and served his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for cardiology and nuclear medicine. He was a medical researcher, a professor of Medicine and in private practice at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He was...

Mary H. Roberson, 100, of Bradenton, Florida died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Mary was born April 19, 1921 in Graham, Kentucky to the late James Clay Kennerly and Mary Louise (Bridges) Kennerly.  She moved to Bradenton in 1934 with her parents who opened J.C. Kennerly Grocery at Manatee Avenue and 27th Street East.  Mary was a graduate of Bradenton High School, Class of 1939 which is now Manatee High School.  She helped her parents manage the family grocery...