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Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
James Barfield
May 2, 2023
Mr. James Barfield passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2023. He was born in Altha, Florida, but resided in Jackson County for the majority of his life. James was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 64 years, Myrle Barfield; two sons, James Carl Barfield and William Stevie Barfield; his parents, William Jessie Barfield and Amanda...
Margaret Scurlock Hatcher
April 25, 2023
Margaret Lanell Scurlock Hatcher Margaret Lanell Hatcher of Cottondale, FL passed away peacefully with family and friends at her bedside Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023. Born on March 5, 1951, in Graceville, FL, Margaret was a strong woman of faith who believed in the power of prayer. She loved her family and friends very much. Margaret loved gardening, especially her...
Linda Ann Wyatt
April 24, 2023
Linda Ann Wyatt passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 24, 2023 in the evening, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Massachusetts on October 22, 1954 and lived in a suburb of Boston called Winthrop. Her birth occurred shortly after her father, Robert retired from the marine corps and moved the family from post war Japan to...
Emily Ann Hughes Brock
April 21, 2023
Emily Brock, 63, 0f Marianna died April 21, 2023, at her home in Marianna. She was born in Geneva County Alabama and was a graduate of Geneva High School in 1978. Emily enjoyed playing the trumpet in the High School Marching Band. After high school, Emily graduated from Troy State University. She loved to go fishing, and she loved American...
Neva Jean Basford Jones
April 20, 2023
Neva Jean Basford Jones, 75, of Tallahassee, formerly of Jackson and Leon Counties, went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Neva graduated from Grand Ridge High School and spent many years as a resident of Marianna before moving to Tallahassee. She was a registered nurse and received her master's from her beloved Florida State University. Her true...
Karen Marie Chipman
April 19, 2023
Karen Marie Chipman, 62, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was born May 26, 1960 in Eustis, Florida to Richard Hartenstein and Karen Landis. Karen was a loving Wife, Mother, and Nanny. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Richard Hartenstein, Sr., and her mother, Edna Jane Hartenstein. She is survived by...
Elma "Alice" Barnes Scott
April 12, 2023
Elma "Alice" Barnes Scott, 96, of Alford, Florida died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, after a short illness. She graduated from Cottondale High School in 1945. She married her lifelong love, Pete, in 1947 after having been known as “Pete’s Girl” from childhood. They moved to Panama City, where she worked for the Southern Bell Telephone Company before they started a...
Susan "Susie" Burns
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
March 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
March 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....
Carolyn Sims
March 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...
Ruth Griggs
March 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...
Birdie Lynn Dobbins
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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...
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