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
Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Johnny Carl Kirkland Sr.
February 18, 2023
Johnny Carl Kirkland, Sr. of Cottondale, FL departed into eternal rest on February 18, 2023 at his home with his family present. Johnny was born in Ft Myers, FL and grew up on Pine Island. He worked for many years as a plumber. Johnny was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Kirkland. He is survived by...
Bob Burke
February 13, 2023
Robert Terry “Bob” Burke, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 13, 2022. Bob was born to Henry Bernard Burke Jr. and Mary Anne Jones Burke on November 7, 1955. He was a lifelong resident of Marianna and a graduate of Marianna High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama. He later received...
Harold Duane Swalley
February 12, 2023
Harold Duane Swalley passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. He leaves behind his wife, Laura (Hartley) of the home, Marianna, FL; two kids, Jason (Kyra) McLaughlin, Denver, Co; and Rachael Marie Swalley, Lake Ozark, MO. Also, two grandkids, Dillon McLaughlin (Ashley Martinez), and Mya McLaughlin, and four grandkids, Alicia, Sophia, Adilyn, and Azrael of Denver and Artesia,...
Pamela Kay Switzer
February 11, 2023
Pamela Kay Switzer, 41, of Alford, Florida passed from this life on February 11, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox chapel are in charge of local arrangements.
Joyce Strickland
February 10, 2023
Joyce G. Strickland, 73, of Alford died Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. Joyce was born January 14, 1950 to the late Leslie Grissett and Annie Bell Haddock Grissett. Joyce worked may years in apparel and clothing manufacturing. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by...
Betty Dale Gilley
February 10, 2023
Betty Dale Gilley, age 79, of Grand Ridge, Florida was reunited in heaven with her husband of 40 years, Jesse Gilley Sr., on February 10, 2023. She was a precious soul who loved Jesus, her family and her friends with all that she had. Our lives here on earth will never be the same without her love and guidance. Betty...
Wes Polston
February 9, 2023
Benjamin Wesley "Wes" Polston passed away peacefully at his home on Febrary 9, 2023, at the age of 82. Wes was born on July 10, 1940, to Ed and Tearsie Polston in Holmes County, Florida. He met Joy Griffis in Sebring, Florida. They married on July 22, 1961, and then moved to Marianna, Florida. Wes was an active member in...
James Farrel Newsom
February 8, 2023
Farrel Newsom passed away on Wednesday, February 8, in his home with his family present. He was born on December 29th, 1934, to Henry and Trudie Newsom. He attended Marianna High School and then proudly served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. He later worked for the Florida State Department of Corrections for 32 years and retired in...
James Patrick Stark
February 5, 2023
James Patrick Stark, 66, of Marianna, Florida formerly of Gadsden, Alabama died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. He lived most of his life as a resident of Marianna, Florida. James is survived by his siblings: Lloyd (Bo) Stark, Gloria Gulledge, David Stark, Sherry Graham, Mike Stark, and Linda Harris. Memorial services will be announced and will be taking...
Thomas "Tommy" P. Heimberger
February 5, 2023
Thomas "Tommy" P. Heimberger of Malone, FL died February 5, 2023 at Jackson County Hospital. He was born August 29, 1963 in Cordele, GA. He was a jack-of-all-trades from construction to mechanics and welding to hvac and pool maintenance. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, James Francis Heimberger and Francis Heyden Heimberger (Smith); son, Thomas James "TJ" Heimberger;...
Harold Don Johnson
February 4, 2023
Harold Don Johnson, 68, of Grand Ridge died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Southeast Medical Center in Dothan. Don was a native and lifelong resident of Grand Ridge. He served in the U S Army and was a truck driver. He attended New Beginning Worship Center in Grand Ridge. He loved his family especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed fishing...
Maurice Fox
February 3, 2023
Maurice Fox, 91, died Friday, February 3, 2023, in Marianna, Florida. He was born to John and Ellen Fox in the small village of Redbourn in Hertfordshire, England, a coach stop on Watling Road which boasted more taverns than houses. He enjoyed playing cricket with the lads on Redbourn Common where the oldest recorded cricket match was played in 1666....
Donna Miller
February 2, 2023
Donna E Miller, 79, of Malone died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. She was born September 19, 1943 in Palm Beach, FL. Donna retired from working for the state of Florida, and attended Friendship Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Michael D. Miller; and three sons, Kevin Murry, David Murry, and Kevin Miller. Internment will be...
John J. Dorgeloh
February 2, 2023
John J. Dorgeloh, 67 of Marianna, Florida passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born to Harold and Belva Dorgeloh on October 20, 1955. He was a wonderful family man. He would do anything for his wife, daughters and grandchildren. He put everyone else’s needs before his own. He could fix anything and was the jack...
Martha Bevis
January 29, 2023
Martha Bevis, 96 of Lovedale died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Marianna Health and Rehab. Martha selflessly gave of her time to her grandsons and family. After the death of her husband and the birth of William, she joined her daughter and son-in-law as they moved from post to post as an army family. She provided a steady support system...
Thomas Earl Lawrence
January 28, 2023
Thomas Earl Lawrence, 85, of Dellwood died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home. He was born December 24, 1937, to Pauline and Edna Lawrence, and was the oldest of six children. He worked to help support his family from an early age. He often told stories about a mule they had when he was at home. He talked about...
Wayne Brock
January 28, 2023
Wayne Brock, 82, of Marianna died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at this residence. He was born to Sidney and Edna Brock on December 22, 1940. Wayne worked and retired from Tri-States Automotive Warehouse as Warehouse Manager. He greatly enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wayne was a long-time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Marshall Thomas Pledger
January 28, 2023
Marshall Thomas Pledger, 76, of Marianna died Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Marianna. He was born in Marianna September 17, 1946, to the late Emmett Theopolis Pledger, Jr. and Neta Shelton Pledger. Tommy (as he was known by family) was a lifelong truck driver. From his western shirts, down to the cowboy boots, he was the epitome of the American...
William Perez Jr.
January 26, 2023
William Perez Jr., 81, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard. William was a family man, and loved his family dearly. He was a devout Christian and had been saved for over 20 years and he loved the Lord and loved serving Him. He served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge. After his...
Teddy Hicks
January 20, 2023
Teddy “Ted” Eugene Hicks was born November 7, 1952, in Panama City, Florida, to Leon and Marie Hicks. Ted spent many days as a young man drawing, as he aspired to be a cartoonist. His artistic talent led him to a long and successful career as an architect. He helped design many residential homes and significant commercial projects, such as...
Selections