All Obituaries

Agnes E. Brooks was born on March 18, 1932, to the late John Barton, Sr., and Agnes M. Barton. Agnes attended and graduated from Lincoln Memorial High School, where she was a stand out on the basketball court. She worked as a manager for Courtesy Cleaners for many years before retiring at the age of 75 years old. Sister Brooks accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at an early age under the spiritual leadership of Reverend Mitchell at Macedonia Missionary Baptist...

Sister Mae Pearl Forman, age 78, of Riverview, Florida transitioned to Glory on April 24, 2024. Mae Pearl was born in Brewster, Florida on November 13,1945. She was the third child of the five girls (children) born to the late Ozzie and Katherine Knight. She was raised in Sun City, Florida with her lovely sisters. Mae Pearl accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and was baptized into the Baptist Christian faith, she enjoyed singing in the First Baptist Church of Sun City church...

Stephanie L. Simpson was born July 31, 1970, in Bradenton, Florida, to Stella Mae Lovett and David Simpson. She attended Bayshore High School, and upon graduating in 1988, she started her employment journey with Hi-Stack. Later, she was employed with Walmart. Her main employment and passion was with Palmetto Boys and Girls Club. She was a member of Turners Chapel AME Church in Palmetto, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother, Stella Mae Lovett; stepdad, Cleve Lovett; father, David...

Robert Jerome Hodges Sr., “Bobby,” was born on August 19, 1959, in Bradenton, Florida, to the late Willie Mae Hodges and Clifford Bacon. He was affectionately known as “Bob.” During his early years, he was an active member of St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, where his namesake was one of the founding deacons, Robert Royal. Due to the school district rezoning of the Roger’s Garden Projects, Bobby had the opportunity to attend Manatee, Bayshore, and...

Leon Alesy 72, of Bradenton, FL transitioned on April 10, 2024. Visitation will be 4PM-6PM Friday April 26, 2024, at Westside Funeral Home 204 7th St W. Services will be 11AM Saturday April 27, 2024, at Happy Gospel Church 1915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. Condolences may be given at www.westsidefh.com

Linda M. Hall-Curry, 70, gained her wings and joined other family members that have gone before her on April 17,2024, with her family by her side in Bradenton, Fl. Linda was born July 15,1953, In Moscow Arkansas, she was the second of nine children to the late Arthur and Marie Hall. After graduating from High School, Linda moved to Chicago where she met her husband Talmadge L. Curry Sr. Together, they have had two children: Talmadge Jr. and Tiana. For her career Linda spent more than two...

Harold Lee Nesbitt is survived by: sister, Beverly Nesbitt-Zimmerman; niece, Shayla Albritton-Murray (Curtis Murray) great-nieces, Kemora Murray; and Brentress Lowe; great-great-niece, Kendahl Bryant and Kailey Young; great-nephews, Jacoy Murray (child, Ace) and great-great-nephew, Curtis Murray, Jr. (child, the late Khoi Murray) niece, Shalika Albritton; great-niece, Gweneisha Presha; great-nephews, Dejerrian Johnson and Kei’Juan Johnson; great-nieces, Shanelle Murray and G’Nyla...

James Lee McNeal was born December 25, 1933, in Ellenton, Florida, to the late Willie McNeal, Sr., and Vern Ellis McNeal. He grew up in Ellenton, Florida. He was educated in the Manatee County school system. He was a farmer. He worked for Harlee Farms for over fifty years. His favorite hobby was fishing. He slipped into eternity on Monday, April 9, 2024, in Brandon, Florida. Additional chronological facts: James married Sarah Green in June, 1958. They were married sixty-seven years when she...

    Johnny Robinson 57 of Bradenton transitioned on April 4, 2024. Johnny was born on February 7, 1967 to Eddie Collins Sr. and Gloria Robinson Collins.  His father proceeded him in death.  After Johnny graduated from high school, he followed his passion as an automotive mechanic and continued with his love of cars throughout his life.  He is the father of Daughter Shada Robinson ,one grandson Dayron Randall, and two special sons Jay’Shawn and Roman Dupree....

    ClInton Overton III, lovingly known as CJ, was born on February 16, 2004, to Clinton and Twanda Overton Jr in Rochester, NY. CJ is the youngest of 5 children, Ceirra, Brandon, Donte, and Deshay (Shannon). CJ was the loving and if you ask him the FAVORITE uncle of Layla, Remy, Kashdon, Kadon, and A’keem. CJ accepted Christ Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 6 under the pastorage of Pastor Jonathon Chambers at St. Luke Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. CJ was a...