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Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida

Richard D Beard

Richard D Beard

Sep 3, 2023

Richard D. "Dick" Beard, 88, of Marianna died Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his residence. Dick was born October 24, 1934 in Pioneer Ohio to the late Samuel and Helen Miller Beard. He served in the U S Army for four years. Dick has lived in Marianna more than 20 years. He was an accountant with the State of Florida...

Charles R. Johnson

Charles R. Johnson

Aug 30, 2023

Charles R. Johnson, 79, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born in Jasper, FL on March 19, 1944, to James Owen Johnson and Mary Bunnell Johnson. After growing up in the Madison and Lee area, Charles moved to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University. He met and married Helen Cundiff on June...

Judith Ann Sims

Judith Ann Sims

Aug 30, 2023

Judith Ann (Kirvin) Sims, age 78, of Missouri City, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Judith was born September 16, 1944 in Milford, Connecticut to Mr. John Hubert Kirvin and Mrs. Irene Marie Kirvin. She worked for 30 fulfilling years in her career in corporate travel with the Celeanese Corporation. Judith was also a beloved member of The...

Leroy Alan Mears

Leroy Alan Mears

Aug 27, 2023

Leroy Alan Mears, a cherished soul, known affectionately as Alan, was a beacon of love, compassion, unwavering support, and dependable care. He passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 75, in Marianna Florida, leaving behind a legacy of profound impact and cherished memories. Born on April 29, 1948, in Broward County, Florida, to proud parents Leroy...

Sally Louise Jowers

Sally Louise Jowers

Aug 27, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce our loving wife, mother, aunt, and sister, Sally Louise Jowers, passed away peacefully, with her loving husband, Henry "Ed" Jowers, by her side on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 83. Early that morning, she was ushered to heaven to be with Jesus and many family and friends. Sally, the youngest...

Amy James Baxter

Amy James Baxter

Aug 27, 2023

Our beloved mother Amy James Baxter, 73, of Greenwood, Florida, left her mortal body behind and her beautiful spirit returned to the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday morning, August 27, 2023, in Marianna, Florida. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Stella Jacobs, who adopted Amy and her younger...

Evelynn June Hollis

Evelynn June Hollis

Aug 27, 2023

Evelynn June Hollis, 72, of Marianna, Florida died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1951 in Marianna, Florida. June was preceded in death by her father, CW Hollis, Jr.; brothers, Billy Hollis; one sister, Ivy Nabors; grandparents, CW Hollis, Sr. and Estelle P. Hollis. She is survived by her brother, John Thomas Hollis; uncles,...

John Evans

John Evans

Aug 26, 2023

John N. Evans, a Warrior for Christ transitioned home to be with the father on Saturday, August 26, 2023. His adoring wife was by his side. He leaves three kids, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren to follow him home in our time. He was a man of dignity, honor and honesty. He was loyal to his Country and Our Lord....

Emalene Hatcher

Emalene Hatcher

Aug 24, 2023

Emalene Stephens Hatcher, 80, of the Cypress Grove Community, Grand Ridge, Florida died Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Marianna. Emalene was born August 18, 1943 in Jackson County to Jeff and Carlene Peacock Stephens. She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, gardening and fishing. Emalene was a longtime member of Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church. Besides her parents, Emmalene  is...

George Williams

George Williams

Aug 23, 2023

George Williams, 70, of Marianna died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Marianna. George was preceded in death by his mother who he adored, Mary Williams. He also leaves behind his sisters, Gail Walters (Ben) and Barbara Williams (Ken), both of Pensacola.. George grew up in Pensacola, later moving to Marianna. He loved photography, Chipley baseball, and Saints football. Thanks to...

Josefa Talag Collette

Josefa Talag Collette

Aug 22, 2023

Josefa Talag Collette, 74, of Grand Ridge died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. She was born October 7, 1948 in Iriga City, Philippines to Mamerto and Maria Talag. Josefa was the baby of six children. In April of 1975, she met the love of her life, Christopher, who was in the Philippines serving in the US Navy. They...

Keith Brown

Keith Brown

Aug 20, 2023

Keith Brown, 69, of Marianna died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Marianna from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Ernest "Lowell" Croom

Ernest "Lowell" Croom

Aug 20, 2023

Ernest “Lowell” Croom, 86, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida.  Lowell was born in Marianna, Florida on Valentine’s Day 1937 to Ernest Lee Croom and Myrtle Gause Croom (Sapp). After losing his dad in WWII, his mother married Troy Sapp, who served as a father figure until his death in 1991. Lowell was a graduate of Marianna...

Helen Caughran

Helen Caughran

Aug 19, 2023

Helen Pearce Caughran, 91, of Malone died Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her residence. Helen was the middle of eight children born to John Hamilton and Leverna Pearce in Dothan, Alabama on February 2, 1932. She graduated from Malone High School in 1950 where she was a member of the Glee Club. She married Charles Donald Vaughn, August 19, 1950...

Carolyn Anne Callaway

Carolyn Anne Callaway

Aug 17, 2023

Carolyn Anne Callaway, 72, peacefully passed and gained her heavenly wings Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama after a short illness, with her surrogate Mommy and Sister by her side.  She was born April 26, 1951 in Marianna, Florida.  She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, residing in Marianna until the death of her last...

Steven Blighton

Steven Blighton

Aug 16, 2023

Steven Grant Blighton, 35 unexpectedly took his final breath entering eternal rest on August 16, 2023, at his home in Marianna, Florida. Steven was born and raised in Greenwood, Florida. He graduated from Jackson Applied Tech in 2006. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Army in 2008, where he served his country with pride for almost six years...

Sirenna Renee Morgan

Sirenna Renee Morgan

Aug 13, 2023

Sirenna Renee Morgan, 58, of Cottondale, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her residence. She was born March 10, 1965 in Jacksonville, FL to Herschel Ray and Sirenna Adams. She met Dale Morgan in January of 1986 and married in April of the same year. They were married for 8 years and lived together for 22 years. Renee worked primarily...

Phyllis Mcginnis

Phyllis Mcginnis

Aug 11, 2023

Phyllis Joan Zimmerle McGinnis, 73, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, August 11, 2023 at her residence.  She was born August 25, 1949 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Thomas and Marguerite Zimmerle. Phyllis worked many years at the Florida State Hospital as a Word Processing Systems Operator. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Peter and Marguerite Zimmerle, her...

Bobby Ray Evans Elmore

Bobby Ray Evans Elmore

Aug 5, 2023

Bobby Ray Evans Elmore, 70, of Malone, Florida died Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, GA to Jack Evans and Mary Evelyn Elmore. He was proud of his service to his country in the US Army and enjoyed his profession as a barber. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald...

Carla Ann Stephens Webb

Carla Ann Stephens Webb

Aug 4, 2023

Carla Ann Stephens Webb, age 59, passed away peacefully, on August 4, 2023, at Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born in Marianna, Florida, on March 22, 1964, to T. J. Stephens and Donava “Lavern” Stephens. Carla was a graduate of Grand Ridge High School. She enjoyed playing sports and riding motorcycles in her spare time. Carla...

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