Loretta Jean Hopps
Loretta Jean Hopps of Anna Maria and Bradenton, died June 12.
She was born April 11, 1942, in Harrison, Pennsylvania. She was a longtime island resident and business owner — owning Just Hair, Just Hair 2 and Lor-Ells beauty salons and also Just Tan tanning salon.
She had many friends and customers here and from out of state.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge No. 2188, 110 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. The service is open to all. “Dress comfortable, the way she would want it,” a notice stated.
Mrs. Hopps is survived by husband Larry; daughter Winnie; grandson Gared and wife Ashley; step-sons Derek and Marcus Yearwood; and three great-grandchildren. Her son Craig died June 18.
Craig Allan Nicks
Craig Allan Nicks, 55, of Bradenton, having lived most of his life on Anna Maria Island, died June 18.
He was a commercial fisherman and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
A visitation and service were held June 23 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, Bradenton. Condolences may be made online at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Mr. Nicks is survived by his son, Jared; wife Ashli Steiner of Sutton, West Virginia; father Allan; step-brothers Bobby of Paducah, Kentucky, and Marcus Yearwood of Bradenton; sister Wendy Quin of Bradenton; and three grandchildren.