William ‘Bill’ W. Davis
William “Bill” W. Davis, 79, of North Carolina and formerly of Holmes Beach, died April 23.
He often was seen driving his red 1967 Corvette Stingray around Anna Maria Island.
He retired from Kodak in Rochester, New York, where he was a chief research officer and engineer in the copy products division.
He was married to Linda K.
He is survived by his children Russell and wife Christina, Kate and husband Keith Dukat, Bowman and wife Christine Hall, Nathaniel Hall; and eight grandchildren.
Vicki L. Staley
Vicki L Staley, 56, of Longboat Key died May 25.
She had lived in Durand and Bloomington, Illinois. She loved Florida life and frequently asked, “Can you believe we live in Florida?”
She loved spending time with family and friends, visiting the beach, taking photographs and riding in her convertible, known as “Down Time.”
She was an accomplished graphic arts designer who had her own business, Vivid Design. Her eye for detail and a love of life made her an amazing photographer and artist.
The love of all God’s creatures led her to be a certified turtle walker on Sundays.
She always had a beautiful, radiant smile for everyone she would meet.
“Be kind to one another,” she would say.
A celebration of life was held June 1 at Chubby’s, 6858 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.
She is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter Jettie; father and stepmother, Herb and Jerri Greene; sisters Sandy Johnson and Robin Greene. In lieu of a memorial contribution, she made a request, “I’d like everyone to pay it forward.”