Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Kristen Alease Morello
October 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 "Rusty" Alexander Chalker
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
September 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.
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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...
Alcus Romaine Adkison
September 22, 2021
Alcus Romaine Adkison, 84, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Jackson Hospital. He was born January 7, 1937 in Enterprise, Alabama to James and Ruby Adkison. In August of 1961 he married the love of his life, Betty Adkison and together they had three children. He was a Bishop with The Church of God of Prophecy having...
Minnie Mae Hewett
September 21, 2021
Minnie Mae Hewett, 74, of Malone, Florida died, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Jackson Hospital. She was born March 12, 1947, in Donalsonville, Georgia to Sebren and Barney Smith. Minnie grew up in the Grand Ridge area and later moved to Malone. Always known for being artistic, she loved to capture memories through photographs, grow beautiful fruit and flower gardens....
Marvelle Deanna Dedman
September 19, 2021
Marvelle Deanna Dedman, also known as Marve, Mom and Grammy, 64 of Marianna, Florida went to meet Jesus with her family by her side, Sunday, September 19, 2021. Marvelle was born in Monroe, Michigan in 1956. She moved to South Florida with her family when she was 5 years old. She grew up on a house boat named “Que Sera”...
Rachel Harrison Key
September 19, 2021
Rachel Harrison Key, 70, of Marianna, Florida passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 from complications of Covid at Jackson Hospital. Rachel was born January 18, 1951 in Donalsonville, Georgia to Ray and Colleen Harrison. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Diane; her first husband of 25 years, Johnny Key in 1995; second husband, Jake Jacobs; as well...
Allen Childs
September 18, 2021
Robert “Allen” Childs of Grand Ridge, Florida was called to his heavenly home Saturday, September 18, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born on November 7, 1976, to Eddie and Sharon Childs. Allen graduated from Grand Ridge High School in 1995. Allen had a passion and love for sports. He coached many sports for many years instilling...
Hubert Paul Griffin
September 17, 2021
Hubert "Paul" Griffin, 89, of Pensacola died early Friday, September 17, 2021 at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. Paul was born in Geneva County, Alabama, March 2, 1932 to Hubert Laster Griffin and Essie Jacobs Griffin. He was a graduate of Marianna High School Class of 1952. He served four years in the U. S. Navy and was...
Jacquelyn Kirkland
September 16, 2021
Jacquelyn Gene Kirkland, age 91, of Marianna, FL, passed away September 16, 2021 in her home from natural causes. Jacquelyn was born on February 13, 1930 in Oxford, Fl. She was married to her loving husband, John “Kirk” Kirkland, for 68 wonderful years. She first retired from West Florida Telephone Company, prior to becoming director of Bright Start Learning Center,...
