All Obituaries

Darnell Brown, Sr.  was born November 11, 1946 in Bradenton, Florida to the late John H.  and Bertha Brown, Sr. He attended Lincoln Memorial High School and graduated in the Class of 1968.  After graduating he joined the United States Army.  While in the U S Army he received the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,  Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Medical Badge, and Bronze Star  Medal.  He received an Honorable Discharge...

Robert Sylvester Walker was born to the late Norman and Letha Walker on January 25, 1947 in Palmetto, Florida. Robert graduated from Lincoln Memorial High School in the Class of 1965.  He began work with the Police Department in 1973 inspiring him to attend Manatee Vocational  School and the Police Academy.  In 1978 he enlisted in the United States Army until June 3, 1988.  He retired from the City of Palmetto in 2014. As a Deacon in the church, Robert loved God and...

Julia Ann Hayes was born in Haleburg, Alabama on July 7, 1941 to the late AC Grace and the Late Gladys L. Tharp. She was a Faithful memeber of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church where she  served on the Usher Board and worked in the Culinary ministry until her health began to fail. Her work history  includes the hospitality industry in the early 60's Courtesy Cleaners and Laundry, Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan where she retired after 23 years of Service.  She later...

Reverend Poncella Summers was born September 17, 1950 to the late George Ruth and the late Caretha Lang.  She attended Manatee County Schools and graduated from   Lincoln Memorial High School in the Class of 1969.  Poncella was called into the ministry and was ordained to preach on   February 13, 1993.  She loved preaching God’s word.  She was employed by Manatee County School Board in the    Operations Department for over 20...