OBITUARIES

Nov 16, 2024

Our beloved Elect Lady, Arnetha Belvin, was a warm hearted, caring, darling and overall exceptional human being.  This woman exemplified some of the rarest            attributes given to a woman of faith.  She was an admirable woman that gave so much of her heart to those who knew her.

Arnetha definitely knew her way around the...

Nov 14, 2024

Rosetta Marie Gilbert passed away on November 14, 2024 at home surrounded by family members.  She was born on August 29, 1937 to the late Ella Louise Dowling.  She leaves behind a       legacy of love, kindness, and cherish able memories.

Rosetta gave her life to the Lord and became a member of The Greater Mount...

Nov 5, 2024

Joseph Lee Austin, Sr., known affectionately as Mr. Joe, was born January 31, 1940, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Robert Lee Austin, Sr. and Bessie Mae Austin.

The oldest of 11 children, Mr. Joe was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School system.

On February 1, 1992, he married the love of his life,...

Nov 4, 2024

Rosa L. Martin Carnegie was the daughter of the late Emerson Martin, Sr. and Mae Bell Martin.  She was one of eleven (11) children, born January 22, 1945 in Lake City, Florida.  She was educated in Manatee County and graduated from Lincoln Memorial High Class of 1964.  She was married to John A. Carnegie, April 1965.

She's...

Oct 15, 2024

Audrey's Life Journey

A time to be born:

Audrey Smith was born on February 12, 1960 in Orlando, Florida to the late  Jeannette Smith-Sanford and Macon Harris.

A time to learn and Love

She graduated from Evans High School in Orlando, Florida in 1978.  She continued her education at...

Oct 8, 2024

Lola was an exemplary mother figure and human being. She embodied the best qualities of a human being: unconditional love, strength, faith and an unending generosity towards all who knew her.

Lola touched many lives as a chef for Pete Reynard's Restaurant, an employee for Tropicana Industrial Glass Plant and her most rewarding task as...

Aug 18, 2024

Pastor Doretha L. Franklin was born October 19, 1955, to Quilla Mae Smalls and the late Benjamin P. Smalls in Palmetto, Florida.

God Called Pastor Doretha Home on August 18, 2024

Pastor Doretha received her education from Lincoln Adult Center in Manatee County and Keiser University. She worked as a Caregiver at Riverfront Nursing Home...

Jun 11, 2024

Larry Leverne Cheaves was born September 9, 1964 in Baltimore Maryland to the late Jackson Cheaves and Addie Mae Ford.

They moved to Manatee County when he was very young.  He received his education in both Manatee and Lee County School districts.  Larry  accepted Christ at Church of Christ at a very early age.

Larry...

Jul 1, 2023

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Jun 12, 2023

Robert Couran was born July 14, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Robert Couran, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Couran. He moved to Florida in 1983.

Robert did "handyman" work and would help whenever he could.  He lost his fight on June 12, 2023.  We will truly miss him.

Robert is preceded in death...

Jun 8, 2023

Sep 17, 2022

Debra Sue Hilliard of Palmetto passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Debra was born April 29, 1956 in Warren, Michigan to Ercel Delores Austin and the late Jerry Franklin Hilliard.  She was a homemaker and loved her family with her whole heart.  She was known as "Ninny" or Mama Debbie as she...

Aug 22, 2022

Karen "Chubby" McDaniel was born on November 24, 1959 in Bradenton, Florida.  She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was an active member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. Karen was the family cook and enjoyed cooking new things for her family to try.  She was an excellent cook and would feed anyone.   She loved to cruise and travel. ...

Jul 19, 2022

Damarion J. Smalls, affectionately known as 'Pooh-Man' to family and friends, was born to Jasmine Collins-Nunez and Dennis Smalls Jr. on July 9, 2005.

Damarion attended Palmetto high school in Palmetto,   Florida. He also attended the Palmetto Boys and Girls club. Damarion was full of life, love, and energy. He adored his mother, he loved his family,...

Jul 14, 2022

Jada Alicia Lorraine White was born December 31, 2021 to Jerald Otis White and Rachelle Lyons White.  Although her life was short lived Jada was a happy baby that loved to smile.  She will be greatly missed by her family.  She leaves behind to cherish her tiny footprints her parents:  Jerald Otis White and Rachelle Lyons White; brothers: Jayzin...

Jul 6, 2022

Walter Guyton was born June 2, 1954, in Lyons, GA to Ms. Betty Bullarda and the late Walter Guyton.

As called by family and friends, Walt worked as an equipment operator for the City of Palmetto for 30 years.  Upon retirement, he fulfilled his life with the love of fishing, gaming, and collecting discarded treasures.  Walt's love...

May 6, 2022

Trinity DuShon, also known as Victor Parrimon, was born February 7, 1958 to the late William and Corine Parrimon in Bradenton, Florida.  He attended public school in Manatee County and graduated from Lincoln Memorial High School.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army  He served in the VietNam war.

Trinity leaves to cherish his memories...

Apr 29, 2022

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...

Apr 28, 2022

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...