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Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Nyla Jean Peeler
May 16, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Nyla Jean Peeler, 82, of Greenwood passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Nyla was born in Steger, Illinois, on January 12, 1931, and graduated from Crescent City High School. She married the love of her life, Nicholas Bowles Peeler,...
Annie Ruth Cindrick Melvin
May 16, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Annie Ruth Cindrick Melvin, 91 of Marianna, departed this life to be with Jesus Christ her Savior, on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She retired after over 19 years of service at Sunland in Marianna. She was a wonderful wife, magnificent cook and a beloved mother; who was dearly loved by all who knew...
Merie L. Wiggins
May 15, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Merie L. Wiggins, 87, of Marianna, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Jackson Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Comer D. Wiggins; daughter, Gracie Strickland. Mrs. Wiggins is survived by two sons, Walter Wiggins, and A.D. Wiggins; two daughters, Glenda Broome, and Linda Sue Sanders; brother, James Mills; two sisters,...
Mack K. (Speedy) Banks
May 14, 2013
Mack K. (Speedy) Banks, 86, of Greenwood went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Signature Healthcare at The Courtyard in Marianna. Mr. Banks was born in Ojus, FL moving to Jackson County in 1963 where he resided for the past 50 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked as an...
Martha Burnett
May 10, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 fax Martha Burnett, Arrangements handled by James & Sikes Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com
Joleen Pearce Evins
May 7, 2013
Joleen Pearce Evins, 83, of Winter Garden, FL. formerly of Lovedale, died May 7, 2013 in Winter Garden. She was a native of Houston County Alabama. She was a homemaker and a member of Lovedale Baptist Church. Joleen loved her Heavenly father, her family, friends and church friends with her whole heart. She loved gardening and attending gospel singing events....
Lucille Bombach
May 5, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Lucille S. Bombach, 97, of Bonifay died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Covenant Hospice Care Center at Bay Medical in Panama City. She was a native of Bonifay where she lived most of her life. She was a member of West Bonifay Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hank...
Doug Carr
May 2, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Reverend Arthur Douglas "Doug" Carr, age 70, of Ashford , Alabama went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 2, in Dothan , AL . Doug was born on March 16, 1943 in Marianna Florida to Reverend Alfred James "A.J." Carr and Ida McCoy Carr in Grand Ridge , FL. He...
Mary Lou Tyus
Apr 29, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Mary Lou Tyus, 71, of Greenwood, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Tyus was born in Two Egg, and was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She was a longtime member of Welcome Assembly of God Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, a Sunday School Superintendent, and...
Lydia Lou Barnes
Apr 29, 2013
Lydia Barnes, 58, of Alford passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 after an extended illness A native and life long resident of Alford, Mrs. Barnes was a member of Round Lake Baptist Church and was a former employee with Jackson County Health Department serving as a CNA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Barnes; her parents, Walter...
Louis S. Roberts Ii
Apr 26, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Louis S. Roberts ll, age 86, of Marianna died Friday April, 26, 2013 in Marianna. Mr. Roberts was born in Valdosta, Georgia, June 15, 1926 to the late Jesse Leland and Elizabeth Woodward Roberts. During WW II, at the age of 16 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees. Later, he served in...
William Raymond Baxley
Apr 25, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel William R. Baxley, Sr., 84, of Marianna died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at his home. A native of Milton, Florida, Mr. Baxley has resided in Jackson County for the past 58 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the former owner/operator of Locke Timber Company. Mr. Baxley was a former...
Walter Spence, Jr.
Apr 19, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Walter Wendell Spence, Jr., 70 of Marianna, passed away on April 19, 2013. He was born in Sneads, Florida, on March 10,1943, to Opal and Walter Spence. He graduated from Marianna High School, received his AA degree from Chipola Junior College and a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Florida in 1966....
Harold W Decker
Apr 18, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Harold W. Decker, 75, of Marianna died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at his residence.
Harvey Samuel Jokinen
Apr 18, 2013
James & Sikes funeral Home Maddox Chapel Harvey Jokinen, 71, of Grand Ridge died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Bonifay Nursing & Rehab Center in Bonifay. A native of Warren, Ohio, Mr. Jokinen was a retired Control Room Operator with Cleveland Electrical. He was a US Air Force veteran and had resided in Grand Ridge since 2007. Harvey was an...
Mary Elizabeth Gilmore
Apr 15, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Mary E. Gilmore, 85, of Marianna, passed away April 15, 2013 at Jackson Hospital. She was born February 20, 1928. She resided in Marianna for more than 46 years. Mary was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and enjoyed animals, children, and socializing. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Retired...
Sheila Chambers Foran
Apr 13, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Sheila Chambers Foran, 48, passed away on April 13, 2013 in Chipley Florida. Sheila was born July 18, 1964 in Marianna and lived most of her life in Jackson County. She loved spending time with friends, listening to music, and being on the river. Survivors include her twin daughters, Cailin Foran and Elysia...
Lavada Benefield
Apr 11, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Lavada Benefield joined her husband in Heaven on April 11, 2013. She was born on February 8, 1930, near the Alliance Community and had resided in Jackson and Gadsden Counties her entire life. She was an active member of Inwood Baptist Church. "Nana" provided child care for many babies and children over the...
Linden Peterson
Apr 11, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Linden Peterson, 67, of Marianna died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at his home.
Deborah Cheryl Slay
Apr 10, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Deborah Cheryl Hall (Debbie) Slay, 57, of Huntsville, Alabama passed unexpectedly from this life Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Huntsville, Alabama. Debbie was born January 12, 1956 and was raised in Malone, Fl. She was our families "Little Mama", "Mom" to her three sons, the community and neighbors in Huntsville. She was preceded...
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