Obituaries

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

Nancy Cox Hearn

Nancy Cox Hearn

August 23, 2020

Nancy Cox Hearn, 89, died peacefully in her home of 42 years on August 23, 2020. Nancy was born March 12, 1931 and was a native of Hillsborough, North Carolina. She will be buried in Laurinburg, North Carolina beside her husband of nearly 50 years, Hallie Hearn, who preceded her in death in 1998. Nancy had a long career with...

Mavis Helms Bruner

Mavis Helms Bruner

August 21, 2020

Mavis Helms Bruner of Marianna, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2020, at  the age of 81, after a struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Jakin, Ga. on September 20,1938 and lived half of her life in Marianna. Mavis is preceded death by her mother, Callie Helms; father, Robert Helms; two sisters, Virginia...

Sarah M. Schulz M.d.

Sarah M. Schulz M.d.

August 20, 2020

Sarah M. Schulz, MD, “Dr. Sarah”, SaSa, passed away peacefully in her home on August 20, 2020 . At the age of 96, she was being supported by a nurturing care team and her family until the end of her life. Sarah Celestine Malone was born on January 15, 1924 to James Comer and Emma Josephine Malone in Atlanta, Georgia....

Ruby McGhee

Ruby McGhee

August 18, 2020

Ruby Mcghee, 92, of Marianna, FL, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Jackson Hospital. No services are planned at this time. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Bobbie Ann Williams

Bobbie Ann Williams

August 12, 2020

Bobbie Ann Williams, 71, of Marianna, FL died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL. She is preceded in death by her father, WJ Grice; mother, Mildred Barrentine and husband, Allen Williams. Survivors include sons, Michael A. Williams and wife, Beth; Kenneth Williams and wife, Taci and Eric Williams, sister, Barbara Jean Anderson; brother, Billy Wayne...

Henry Alva Mercer

Henry Alva Mercer

August 12, 2020

Henry Alva Mercer, age 89, went on to join his Lord and Savior on August 12, 2020. He was born in Jackson County, FL to Henry Grady and Laura Queen Esther Mercer on January 21, 1931.  He was married to his loving wife of 45 years Edna Mercer. Throughout his life he was known as a tireless worker and successful...

Theo Fern Scott

Theo Fern Scott

August 8, 2020

Theo Fern Scott, age 80, of Kynesville, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 8,2020. He was a native of Jackson County, born on August 19, 1939 to the late Linzey and Lessie Dilmore Scott. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He worked for 36 years with Florida Public Utilities. Fern loved his family, farming, fishing, hunting,...

Ann Starrine

Ann Starrine

August 8, 2020

Ann M. Starrine, 86, of Marianna, FL, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Chipola Health and Rehabilitation. Ann was born December 10, 1933 in Midway, GA. She married the love of her life, Richard, on October 25, 1975. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Starrine; brother, Freddie Marshell; and her parents. She is survived by her...

Martin Guthrie

Martin Guthrie

August 7, 2020

Martin Guthrie, 59, of Marianna, FL died Friday, August 7, 2020 at his residence. Martin was born February 25, 1961 in Gainesville, FL. He loved being around others and considered everyone at Trinity Baptist Church family. Special friends include Brian Mitchell and Cindy Mitchell, David and Liz Stewart, David and Wanda Cox as well as Carolyn Baldwin Graveside services will...

Lawrence Dean Laramore

Lawrence Dean Laramore

August 7, 2020

Lawrence Dean Laramore passed away on August 7, 2020 to be with his Lord at the age of sixty. Dean was born on June 5, 1960 to the late Dalilah and Julian Laramore.  He earned his bachelor's degree in communications and marketing from Florida State University.  He loved Bobby Bowden and the Florida State Seminoles. Dean could best be described...

William Richard Lucas

William Richard Lucas

August 6, 2020

William Richard Lucas, 75, of Marianna, FL died Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL. No services are planned at this time. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Frank Cambron Sr.

Charles Frank Cambron Sr.

August 4, 2020

Charles Frank Cambron, Sr., 77, of Marianna, FL died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and children. Frank was a quiet man who loved his family, reading, studying the Bible, classical music, solving problems, and a good cigar. He worked hard his whole life to provide well for his family, and every interaction with them...

Christopher Dean Stokes II

Christopher Dean Stokes II

August 4, 2020

Christopher Dean Stokes, II, 38, of Marianna, FL died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence. Chris graduated with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University.  He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida.  His early counseling experience was working with addictions counseling, providing services at Pensacola Metro Center,...

Virgil Ankney

Virgil Ankney

August 3, 2020

Virgil Ankney, 90, of Marianna, FL died Monday, August 3, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Ankney was preceded in death by his wife, Cleressa and wife, Nancy. Virgil served his country by enlisting in the Air Force for 12 years and also joining the Navy for nine years. Once he retired, he worked with Eastern Airlines as a jet engine...

Benjamin Whelock Gray

Benjamin Whelock Gray

August 1, 2020

Benjamin Whelock Gray, 60, of Marianna, Florida died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home. No services are planned at this time.

Bernice Hall Grimes

Bernice Hall Grimes

July 28, 2020

Bernice Hall Grimes, 91, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at PruittHealth in Tallahassee, Florida. Upon graduation from Marianna High School she went to work for a local retail store as a bookkeeper.  From there to First Bank of Marianna, which began her 40 year career in the banking business.  Bernice was a long time member of First...

Sylvia Lucille Bradley

Sylvia Lucille Bradley

July 28, 2020

Sylvia Lucille Bradley passed away peacefully on July 28, 2020, at Seminole Manor in Donalsonville GA. She was born on August 5, 1938, in Pensacola, FL, to the late Rosby Lee and Vivian May Cooke. Sylvia married John C. Bradley Sr. on September 12, 1959. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, cousin, and aunt. Sylvia was an...

Hazel Marie Ward Hamilton

Hazel Marie Ward Hamilton

July 28, 2020

Hazel Marie Ward Hamilton, 83, of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Born February 22, 1937, in Dunlow, WV, she was a daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Laura Bell Copley Ward.   Mrs. Hamilton was a homemaker that loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and quilting. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Herbert...

Chester Ray Perdue

Chester Ray Perdue

July 25, 2020

Chester Ray Perdue, 71, of Marianna, FL died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence. Chester was born May 4, 1949 in Marianna, FL to the late Bill and Idomer Folsom Perdue. He served in the Army with 20 years of dedicated and faithful service. Chester was a mechanic and also a driver for Marianna Toyota after retirement. He was...

Marianne Broxton

Marianne Broxton

July 24, 2020

Marianne Broxton, 67 of Marianna died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Cross Shores Care Center in Port St. Joe, Florida. She graduated with honors from Florida State University and taught Spanish in Calhoun and Jackson Counties schools until her retirement. Marianne also worked with the State of Florida in Tallahassee and was of Christian faith. She was preceded in death...

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