365 Days of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

View our recent obituaries
Funeral Home Logo

Obituaries

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

Susan "Susie" Burns

Susan "Susie" Burns

Apr 8, 2023

Susan “Susie” Phillips Burns, 57, of Chattahoochee, Florida died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee. She was born July 11, 1965 to the late Tommy and Mary Phillips. Susie and her husband, Jeff made a life together in Chattahoochee and had one son, John Thomas Burns. Although she only had one biological son, there were many...

Minnie Muriel Mccoy Martin

Minnie Muriel Mccoy Martin

Apr 8, 2023

Minnie Muriel McCoy Martin, 84, of Marianna, Florida died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Marianna Health and Rehab. Minnie was born November 29, 1938 to the late Thomas and Minnie Sullivan McCoy. More than anything, Minnie loved her Lord, church and family, In her free time, she enjoyed reading, browsing thrift stores and finding that perfect antique treasure. She was...

Edghar Franklin Glisson

Edghar Franklin Glisson

Apr 5, 2023

Edghar Franklin Glisson, age 86, a resident of Grand Ridge, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born July 22, 1936, to Robbie Mae (Godfrey) and William Davis Glisson. He was brought into this world stubborn as a mule with a steel spine, and he carried this courage and strong will with him through...

Marilyn Louise Case

Marilyn Louise Case

Apr 3, 2023

Marilyn Louise (Simerson) Case, 98 years young of Saginaw, Michigan passed peacefully on April 3, 2023 in Marianna, Florida. She was born in Caro, Michigan on May 21, 1924, the daughter of Ervin and Mae (Snyder) Simerson. Marilyn was the oldest of eight children and in June, 1946 she married the love of her life, Gilbert Case, and together they...

Emma Ruth Taylor

Emma Ruth Taylor

Mar 31, 2023

Emma  Ruth Taylor, 95, of Malone went home to be with the Lord,  Friday, March 31, 2023 at Courtyard Healthcare in Marianna. She was born December 26, 1927 to Hubert and Ollie B. Peeler. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. Emma Ruth's was a homemaker and she loved gardening, especially enjoyed her flowers. Emma Ruth was ...

Elizabeth A. Darling

Elizabeth A. Darling

Mar 26, 2023

Elizabeth A. Darling, 91, of Ridley Park, PA died, Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. She was born August 10, 1931, in Ridley Park to Elmer and Bertha Burnite. Elizabeth was active in church organizations through the years and served in both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts organizations. She was a loving mother and wife....

Ruth Griggs

Ruth Griggs

Mar 25, 2023

Ruth Griggs, 91, of Malone, Florida died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 29, 1931 in Malone to JB and Sarah Garrett. She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church in Malone. She enjoyed singing in the choir, was a president of the Women's Ministry and served on various committees. Ruth volunteered at Chipola...

Carolyn Sims

Carolyn Sims

Mar 25, 2023

Carolyn Faulk Sims, 89, of Marianna, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her home. Carolyn was born August 7, 1933 and was a native and life-long resident of Jackson County. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family and her home. Carolyn took pride in a clean house, delivering pans...

Birdie Lynn Dobbins

Birdie Lynn Dobbins

Mar 24, 2023

Birdie Lynn Dobbins, our angel, was born March 24, 2023. Although Birdie did not get to experience life this side of heaven, she was loved dearly. Birdie's life was a surprise gift we will cherish forever. She is now with her great-grandma, Novella Henley; and grandma, Kathy Lynn Skates, dancing and singing in the sky. Birdie is survived by her...

Terry Lash

Terry Lash

Mar 24, 2023

Terry Michael Lash, 54, of Alford, Florida, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord and his parents, at his home on March 24, 2023. Terry had been suffering from several health issues over the past year. Terry was the son of James and Catherine Lash, of Marianna. Terry was a kind and gentle soul who loved his family tremendously. His...

Florence "Ruth" Bland

Florence "Ruth" Bland

Mar 24, 2023

Florence Ruth Bland, 94, of Kynesville Florida went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2023 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband Leonard (Chief) Bland; mother and father, Edith and Herman Swisher; her sister, Mary Moore and husband, Russell; her daughter, Linda Morse and son-in-law Bradley Morse of Marianna. She is survived by her...

Jeffery Beaumont

Jeffery Beaumont

Mar 22, 2023

Jeffery Beaumont, 67, of Cottondale, Florida died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Chipola Health and Rehab. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Steven Brock

Steven Brock

Mar 22, 2023

Steven Edward Brock, 61, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Southeast Medical Center and will be forever missed by those that loved him. He was born October 3, 1961 in Marianna, FL. where he also most recently resided with his wife, Emily. Steve was a proud father and grandfather. He worked hard wherever he went and possessed...

Adam Sanford Westmoreland

Adam Sanford Westmoreland

Mar 20, 2023

It is with bittersweet sorrow to announce the passing of our beloved Adam Sanford Westmoreland, on March 20, 2023. While Adam’s life may have been shorter than we would have wished or wanted to imagine, it was an accomplished one. He was an adored son and brother. Adam was born August 27, 1977. He is survived by his parents Sandy...

Linda Ovida Jackson Brown

Linda Ovida Jackson Brown

Mar 19, 2023

Linda Ovida Jackson Brown, 75, of Kynesville, Florida went home to her LORD on March 19, 2023 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. Linda was born January 31, 1948 in Kynesville, to Homer and Hannah Mae Jackson. She was a loving wife, mother and granny. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served the LORD and...

Emma "Lucy" Perdue

Emma "Lucy" Perdue

Mar 17, 2023

Lucy Perdue, age 89, of Marianna Florida passed away on March 17th, 2023. Lucy grew up in Graceville, Florida where she attended Graceville High School.  She was a military spouse who lived in Japan, England and Turkey while lovingly caring for the love of her life Jim Perdue and her sons Robert, Preston and Tom. She loved singing in the...

Roy Edwin Turner

Roy Edwin Turner

Mar 17, 2023

Roy Edwin Turner, age 89, passed away March 17, 2023 from complications of dementia.  He was born in Toronto, Ontario on October 27, 1933.  He attended Palmerston Public School but left at age 16 to get a job and buy a car.  At 18, he was hired by Trane Air Conditioning Factory as a laborer.  In the 42 years of...

Helen Sizemore

Helen Sizemore

Mar 17, 2023

Helen Faye Sizemore, 86, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at her residence. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

John M. Powell

John M. Powell

Mar 16, 2023

John M. Powell, 77, of Malone went home to be with Jesus on March 16 , 2023, surrounded by his family who loved him very much. John was a gentle soul with an infectious smile. He did not talk about people, but if he liked you, you would certainly know it. He was a simple man, didn’t want for much,...

Sumi Hanstine

Sumi Hanstine

Mar 14, 2023

Sumi Hanstine, 44, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sumi Hanstine was born March 10, 1979 to Nancy Duso in Tri-City, California. Sumi received her bachelor's degree in education and taught elementary school for ten years, eight of them here in Marianna. She truly loved and enjoyed teaching her students,...

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get new obituary notifications as James and Sikes Funeral Home posts obituaries & tributes

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

grief-logo

365 DAYS OF GRIEF SUPPORT

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Share by: