Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Rev. 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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.
April 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....
Harvey Samuel Jokinen
April 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...
Harold W Decker
April 18, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Harold W. Decker, 75, of Marianna died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at his residence.
Mary Elizabeth Gilmore
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 11, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Linden Peterson, 67, of Marianna died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at his home.
Deborah Cheryl Slay
April 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...
Adam Eugene Bigale
April 8, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Adam E. Bigale, 74, flew to heaven on the wings of an angel on April 8, 2013 at the Chipola Nursing Pavilion. Adam was born on November 15, 1938 to the late Adam & Stella R. Bigale. He was married to his devoted and loving wife Sharon on January 23, 1963. They spent...
Wayne Morris
April 5, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Wayne Thomas "Cowboy" Morris, 66, of Kynesville passed away April 5, 2013 at his residence. Cowboy was born and raised in Kynesville, FL. He worked for over 15 years for Morris/Holley Timber Company. He was involved with the Jackson County Sheriffs Department over 20 years, leaving as a Lieutenant in 1990. He was...
John Richard Sellers
April 5, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel John Richard Sellers left this world Friday April 5, 2013 . He is survived by his wife, Francis Hewett Sellers, daughter Laura (Kevin) and granddaughter Elizabeth Hoyle, sisters Flossie Collins, Zacqueline Wimberly, Betty Smith, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Ricky Sellers and father...
Relda Jean Shields
April 4, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Relda Jean Shields, 73, of Malone, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Jackson Hospital. Mrs. Shields retired from Sunland after 21 years of service. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Marianna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bedney "Ben" Shields. She is survived by five...
Hershel D. Basford
March 31, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Hershel Dwane Basford, 85, of Shady Grove died early Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2013. He was born to L. D. (Renzie) and Susie Basford on August 13, 1927. He was married to his sweetheart, Nada, who predeceased him, for almost 60 years. Mr. Basford was a retired farmer and a retiree of...
Mary Lou Hatcher
March 31, 2013
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Mary Lou Hollis Hatcher, 92, of Jacksonville, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 31, 2013 at Community Hospice at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. Born and raised in Marianna, FL she had resided in Jacksonville, FL since 1996 She was retired from hotel service work...
Houston C. Obert
March 29, 2013
Obert Funeral Home 1556 Brickyard Road Chipley, Florida 32428 850-638-2122 Rev. Houston Columbus Obert, Age 96, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 10:07 in Jackson Hospital. He was a native of Washington County but spent the majority of his life in Jackson County. He was a dedicated member of Sapp Community Church...
