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The Life of Elanda Charles Her Life: Elanda Charles was born August 16, 1989, to Renette C. Victor in Tampa, Florida. The family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in 2004 then relocated to Bradenton, FL in 2010. Elanda attended the local schools and received her diploma in 2014. Her legacy: Elanda loved her heritage of being Haitian-American and loved her family. She was a strong fighter, a protector, strong willed and outspoken. Elanda did not conceal the love she had for her family,...

Minister Carl E. Williams was born on Friday, July 1, 1949, in Emanuel County, GA., to the late John Robert Williams and the late Bessie Mae Fair.  He took his rest from the cares of this world on   Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Bradenton, Florida. Carl accepted Christ at an early age and over the years he fellowshipped with many churches throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.    His most recent affiliation was with Triumph the Church and...

Morris "Lock" Williams Sr. of Palmetto, FL was born July 29, 1957 to the late Jesse Williams Sr. and Mary Wiggins Williams. He entered into    eternal rest on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in Bay Pines, FL. Morris was educated in the Manatee County Public School System   graduating in 1976. He joined the United States Army in 1976 and served until 1979.  After his time served in the Army, Morris served 22 years in the United...

Maple Lee Coston’s Season July 28, 1935 - February 14, 2022      Maple Lee Murray-Coston was born July 28,1935 to the late Eddie Mae Bryant and Louis Murray in Augusta, Georgia.  Maple transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on February 14, 2022.  February 14 is a very special day as it is Valentine’s Day to most, but it was even more special to Maple as it was her only son’s, Carl Coston, Sr., birthday.  Maple was...

Purlisa Ronia Bacon was born December 30, 1961, to the late Mr. Clarence A. Bacon and Mrs. Rosa Swilley Bacon.  She was reared and nurtured in a close family of Bradenton, Florida.  Purlisa’s education was attained in Manatee County school system, graduating from Bayshore High School in 1979.  She attended college at Manatee Community College. Purlisa was an employee of the Courtyard Marriott, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Hospital.  She was a caring...