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Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Gene Barnes
Nov 9, 2021
Dalton Eugene "Gene" Barnes, 81, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home in Kynesville, Florida. He was born on December 23, 1939, in Andalusia, Alabama to parents, Dalton and Ruth Barnes. After high school days at Andalusia and Bushnell, he began working at White Auto Store. That led to a career path involving tires. In 1972,...
Jon Russell Perry
Nov 9, 2021
Jon Russell Perry, 57 of Midland City, Alabama died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1964 to Hank and Patricia Perry. In high school, he met and fell in love with Trena and they got married in June of 1983. Together, they had four children and fulfilled Jon’s dream of being a husband and...
Peter Douglas Austin
Nov 7, 2021
Peter D. Austin, 70, of Marianna died Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Marianna. He is survived by a daughter, Tracie Land of Marianna. Burial will be in Raceland La. James & Sikes Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
Susan Marie Thomas
Oct 29, 2021
Susan Marie Thomas, 28, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, October 29, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born March 23, 1993 in Jacksonville, Florida. More than anything, she loved her family, spending time outdoors. Camping and fishing was her favorite past time, especially when her kids were with her. Susan was preceded in death by her...
Trevor J. Thomas
Oct 29, 2021
Trevor J. Thomas, 4, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, October 29, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born March 9, 2017 to Susan Morton Thomas and Sean Thomas. Trevor loved playing with his two big brothers. He was always finding toy trucks and tractors to work on and fix. Trevor loved playing any kind of sport,...
William "Bill" Sellers
Oct 25, 2021
William “Bill” Sellers, 79, lifelong resident of Marianna, Florida passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Monday afternoon, October 25, 2021 at his home. Bill was an actively involved member of Marvin Chapel Free Will Baptist Church on Magnolia Road. He greatly enjoyed playing the trumpet, attending church, playing with his two puppies, Kinley and Little Man. He...
Kenneth Neil Burns
Oct 20, 2021
Kenneth Neil Burns, 64, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1957 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Kenneth Ray and Katherine Vada Burns. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ray Burns. He is survived by his wife, Dena Burns of Marianna, daughter, Toni Lynne Burns of Marianna; son,...
Kristen Alease Morello
Oct 15, 2021
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Kristen Alease Morello was born in Miami, Florida on April 2, 1972. She arrived in heaven in peace and holds the hand of our heavenly father on October 15, 2021. Kristen’s laughter and beautiful smile will be missed most of all by those who knew her. She now sings again with Gods Angels...
John Alexander "Rusty" Chalker
Oct 12, 2021
It is with deepest sorrow and grief to note the sudden death of our beloved John Alexander Chalker (Rusty). He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 29, 1970, and died on October 12, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada where he resided. John graduated from Troy University where he began his professional journey as a computer engineer. He worked...
Robert Anthony Degroot
Oct 10, 2021
Our loved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Robert Anthony Degroot, passed away on October 10, 2021. He was born in Bathe, New York on August 18, 1935 to Catherine Bertin DeGroot and Anthony DeGroot. Bob married and had two daughters, Cindy B. King (Scott) and Brenda S. Shirah (Tony); one granddaughter, Lydia M. DeGroot (Jade); one great grandson, Sebastian...
Wanda Sue Adkins
Oct 10, 2021
Wanda Sue Adkins, 69, of Marianna, Florida died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 22, 1952 in Panama City, Florida to Sherman and Wilma Davis. Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Alvin Adkins; son, Frankie Adkins and his wife, Ashley; two granddaughters, Taylor Ann Toole and Caitlyn Sue Haney; a great...
Steven Allen Payne
Oct 7, 2021
Steven Allen Payne, 59, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Broward General Hospital’s hospice unit. Steven was born in Macon, Georgia, on March 11, 1962. He was the third child born to Parkey P. Payne Jr. and Freda Payne Porter. Steven graduated from Grand Ridge HIgh School in 1980 and upon graduating joined...
Barbara Ann Whitford Bailey
Oct 4, 2021
Barbara Ann Whitford Bailey God made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grows old; He made her smile of sunshine. And He moulded her heart of pure gold; In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see; God made a wonderful mother, And He gave that dear mother to me. - Patrick O’Reilly...
Violet Jarrard Ray
Sep 30, 2021
Violet Jarrard Ray, 76, passed away at her home September 30, 2021, surrounded by her devoted family. Mrs. Ray was born on October 6, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Evie Blackman, her husband's James Jarrard and William Ray, her three brothers Aubrey Blackman, Oscar Blackman, and Charles Blackman and her two sisters Lula Alday...
Glenn E. Scherer Jr.
Sep 30, 2021
Glenn E. Scherer, Jr. 73, of Malone, Florida died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Southeast Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1948 in Lockport, New York to Dorothy and Glenn Scherer. He served as an Air Craft Mechanic in the United States Air Force for twenty years until he retired as an E7 Master Sergeant. During his time in...
Steve Edward Raines
Sep 28, 2021
Steve Edward Raines, age 57, of Marianna, FL, passed away on September 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his wife and daughters. Steve was married to his wife, Dottie Raines, for 37 years. He was a wonderful daddy, granddaddy, and husband. The love he shared with his daughters, Kelly, Stephanie, and Ashley was fierce. Spending time with his grandbabies was...
Sara Ray Frederick
Sep 27, 2021
Sara Ray Frederick, 78, of Chattahoochee, Florida died Monday, September 27, 2021, at Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born November 14, 1942, in Jackson County to Dempsey and Donnie Edenfield Ray. Sara was a retired registered nurse with the State of Florida for 30 years. She was a devoted sister and aunt. Her world revolved around...
David Gordon Shepard Iii
Sep 25, 2021
David Gordon Shepard III, 24, of Greenwood, Florida, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 1, 1997, in Marianna, Florida to Tina Lambert Davis and David Gordon Shepard Jr. David loved his family, spending time with his friends, watching football, especially the Cincinnati Bangles, and listening to music. David was preceded in death by his...
Flora Jane Sawyer
Sep 23, 2021
Flora Jane Sawyer, 80, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, September 23, 2021, at Chipola Health and Rehab. She was born January 30, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee to Charles and Bernice Moore. Flora was an avid reader and loved listening to her gospel music. She was always humble, loving, kind, and a devoted mother and grandmother. Her world revolved around her...
Clara West Jump
Sep 23, 2021
Clara West Jump, 68, of Marianna, Florida died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Jackson Hospital. She was born February 24, 1953 in Cairo, Georgia to George and Vida West. Clara was a devoted Christian and loved singing in church and reading her bible. She was always providing a home and safe place for anyone who needed it. She undoubtedly lived...
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