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

Johnnie Howard Thompson

Johnnie Howard Thompson

Sep 11, 2024

Johnnie Howard Thompson, 87, of Bascom, Florida died Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

No public services are planned.

Charlie Ray Goodson, Jr.

Charlie Ray Goodson, Jr.

Sep 10, 2024

Charlie Ray Goodson, Jr., 64, died Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home in Malone, Florida.

He was born February 3, 1960, in Plant City, Florida to Charlie Ray Goodson, Sr. and Odie Bell Goodson.

Charlie worked for Tropicana as a machine operator for many years. He enjoyed playing pool, riding motorcycles, and fishing. 

 Charlie is preceded in death by his parents and...

Herman Howard Herring

Herman Howard Herring

Sep 8, 2024

Herman Howard Herring, 91, of Marianna, Florida, died Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was in Decatur, Illinois, on April 6, 1933, to Herman and Gertrude Herring and had four siblings who all preceded him in death. 

Howard was a Navy veteran who took great pride in serving his country. He was a business owner and a professional AKC dog handler for...

Martha A. Long

Martha A. Long

Sep 7, 2024

Martha A. Long, 84, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Marianna Health and Rehab.

She was born February 7, 1940 in Jasper, TN to William and Virginia Anderson. She was a devoted Christian, serving the Lord all of her life. For two years, she and her husband Leon, along with their two children, called Bolivia home while they served as missionaries...

LaVerne Edwards Long

LaVerne Edwards Long

Sep 4, 2024

LaVerne Edwards Long, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born in her beloved Bascom to John Edwards and Mattie Helen Harden Edwards. She lived the majority of her life in Bascom. Her later years were spent in Trenton then Newnan, GA to be near her daughters. 

In addition to owning and working in a general store with her...

Karen Dianne Beeler

Karen Dianne Beeler

Sep 2, 2024

Karen Dianne Beeler’s battle with Cancer ended peacefully at Flower’s Hospital in Dothan, AL on Monday, September 2, 2024. 

Karen loved to sing worship songs about Jesus and His goodness with her church choir at Friendship Baptist Church of Malone, Florida. She was also passionate about helping children and taught children’s classes, both at church and at work. She was a...

Marjorie Ford

Marjorie Ford

Sep 1, 2024

Margie Ford, 65, of Marianna, Florida died Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Jackson Hospital.

 She was born March 11, 1959, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Albert and Marjorie Harris. She was married to her husband, Charles Ford in 1979, and then her significant other, Dennis Hatcher in 1996.

Margie started working in construction with her dad, Al Harris, when she was a teenager....

Ottis C. Ellerbee

Ottis C. Ellerbee

Aug 27, 2024

In loving memory of Ottis Carter Ellerbee, 93, of Marianna, FL born on October 17, 1930, in Wausau, FL to Ledger and Pansy Jones Carter. Ottis was called home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Jackson Hospital.

Ottis was a devoted wife to John G. Ellerbee, and a loving and nurturing mother...

Tony H. Comerford

Tony H. Comerford

Aug 25, 2024

Tony Comerford, age 76, of Marianna, Florida passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1948, in Cypress, Florida to John Phillip Comerford, Sr. and Mattie Owens Comerford. He lived a life filled with fun, adventure, and years of hard work. After attending public schools in Jackson County, he was drafted into...

Kenneth Clark "Ken" White

Kenneth Clark "Ken" White

Aug 23, 2024

Kenneth Clark "Ken" White, age 62, of Suwanee, GA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. 

Ken was a proud graduate of Marianna High School. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and later obtained his MBA from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business. A distinguished marketing executive, Ken led sports marketing for The Coca-Cola...

Kathy Diane Weeks Arceneaux

Kathy Diane Weeks Arceneaux

Aug 18, 2024

Kathy Diane Weeks Arceneaux, 66 of Cottondale, Florida died Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her residence with her family surrounding her. 

She was born February 20, 1958 in California to Earl and Doris Ewers. 

 She loved fiercely, especially her family and animals. She was a barrel racer, dog lover and all-around cowgirl. She was extremely proud of her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

Frances Davis Shadburn

Frances Davis Shadburn

Aug 12, 2024

Frances Davis Shadburn, 81, of Cottondale, Florida died Monday, August 12, 2024 at South East Medical Center.

Frances was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt whose life touched many. She was born November 1, 1942 in Jackson County to Helen Howell Davis and Ezra Morea Davis. Frances lived a life filled with love, faith, and compassion. She dedicated her...

Tommie Richard Boone

Tommie Richard Boone

Aug 12, 2024

Tommie “Richard” Boone, 61, of Marianna, Florida died Monday, August 12, 2024, at South East Medical Center.

He was born May 23, 1963, in Marinna, FL to the late Tommie Edward “Bud” and Margaret Chafin Boone.

Richard graduated from Marianna High School class of 1981. He was always a hard worker and a dedicated farmer. He spent most of his time outdoors,...

Harold Lee Logan

Harold Lee Logan

Aug 9, 2024

Harold Lee Logan, 83, of Panama City, Florida died Friday, August 9, 2024 at Ascension Sacred Heart in Panama City. 

He was born November 27,1940 to Roland and Mattie Logan of Alliance, FL. His fondest memories were spending time with his Uncle Rob and Aunt Goldie. He passed away at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay on August 9, 2024 after suffering respiratory...

Herman R. Burroughs, Jr.

Herman R. Burroughs, Jr.

Aug 9, 2024

Herman Ralph Burroughs, Jr, 71, of Malone, Florida, died at his residence on Friday, August 9, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. His struggle is over and he is now healed completely.

He was born in Marianna, FL, to Ralph & Ina Burroughs on November 25, 1952. In 1974, he met the true love of his life, Marie Baxter. They...

Phillip Smith

Phillip Smith

Aug 8, 2024

Phillip Smith, “Smitty”, 68, of Altha, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Cottondale surrounded by loved ones.

He was born August 24, 1955, in Geneva, Alabama to James E. and Lucille C. Smith.

Smitty had several jobs throughout his life, but his favorite was his nine years at Piggly Wiggly in Blounstown.

His hobbies were fishing, watching westerns, wrestling,...

James Burke

James Burke

Aug 7, 2024

James Donald Burke, 54, of Sneads, FL died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Southeast Medical Center.

He was born December 26, 1969 in Liberty County, FL to Murlene Pitts. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years before serving in the Navy Reserves and Army National Guard. He worked for the Department of Corrections and then Florida State Hospital.

After his...

Mildred Kathleen Biggs

Mildred Kathleen Biggs

Aug 7, 2024

Mildred Kathleen Biggs, 84, of Marianna, FL, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2024.

She was born on November 25, 1939 in Apalachicola, FL. Mrs. Biggs was a homemaker for most of her life, but also, worked for the Jackson County Health Department for over 10 years as a School Nursing Assistant at Golson Elementary. Mrs. Biggs...

Donnie Sullivan

Donnie Sullivan

Aug 5, 2024

Donald Richard "Donnie" Sullivan, 77, of Marianna passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, in Bonifay, Florida. He was born October 23, 1946, in Alliance (Sink Creek), Florida at his Grandpa, Pearson Peacock’s farm. 

He retired over 20 years ago. He liked spending his time as a skilled craftsman with woodworking and was an amazing pencil artist. Donnie will be missed by...

Jason M. Tyms

Jason M. Tyms

Jul 27, 2024

Jason Matthew Tyms, 52, of Dothan, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, after a motor vehicle accident

He was born April 25, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois to Alex Tyms, Sr. and Melloney Louise Tyms. He met Deanne "Dee" Giglio in 2004 and they were together for 20 years eventually settling in Dothan. Jason and Dee were a dynamic team and were rarely...

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