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Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Charles W Kent
Jul 29, 2019
Charles W. Kent, 80 passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. A life long resident of Jackson County Florida, Mr. Kent loved watching wrestling and loved his pets, enjoyed listening to music, and working outside with his hands. Charles was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Compass Lake. He is preceded...
Louise E. Wade
Jul 28, 2019
Ms. Louise E. Wade, 87, of Greenwood, FL died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at her residence. Louise was born October 18, 1931 in Miami, FL to the late James Earl and Susie Ritts Martin. She spent most of her life in Opa-locka, FL and in 1995 moved to Jackson County. Louise enjoyed cooking and loved her grandbaby's dearly. She was...
Trudy Bourne
Jul 28, 2019
Trudy Bourne, 60, of Grand Ridge, passed away July 28, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. Mrs. Trudy was the life line of her family and her grandbabies was the center of her world. Her oldest grandson, Normand Ross of Grand Ridge, FL brought her a great granddaughter in law, LeeAnn Franklin, and great grandson, Lloyd Alan Franklin. The middle aged grandson,...
Ellen Sapp Gainer
Jul 28, 2019
Ms. Ellen Sapp Gainer, 76, of Cottondale, FL, died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Flowers Hospital. Ellen was born in Defuniak Springs, August 19, 1942 to the late Fred and Zadie Mae Sapp. She spent most of her life in Cottondale where she was a Cottondale High School Graduate and married the love of her life, Bert Gainer, Jr. on...
Gene Pelt
Jul 24, 2019
Dr. W. Gene Pelt of Marianna passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Jackson Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Marianna on September 29, 1930, to Wilbur M. and Sarah Ethel Pelt, and remained a lifelong resident. Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Ethel; their four children, Dr. Alan Pelt and wife Jackie, Dr. David Pelt...
Rea Rooks
Jul 24, 2019
Rea Rooks, 98, passed away peacefully in Utah surrounded by family on July 24, 2019. Rea was married to Grace Evelyn Gent in Georgia and together they raised 6 children. Rea served during World War II in the Air Force, stationed in the European Area. He retired from Hill Air Force Base after working for 32 years. He played the...
Christina K. Case
Jul 23, 2019
Christina Keene Case, 40, of Cairo, GA passed away on Monday, July 23, 2019 at Grady County Hospital in Cairo, GA. She was born January 13th,1979 in Bartow, Fl. She spent most of her life in Marianna. Christina loved going to concerts, fishing, family cookouts, reading during her quiet time, and above all else, her family. She is preceded in...
Willie Jean Rabon
Jul 22, 2019
Willie Jean Rabon, 83, of Marianna, FL died Monday, July 22, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Rabon was born March 15, 1936 in Marianna to the late Franklin and Lucy Jane Hart Taylor. She was a Lifelong resident of Jackson County and spent most of her years as the Manager at Bills Dollar Store. She was preceded in death by...
James C. Melvin
Jul 21, 2019
James C. "Jim" Melvin, 65, of Grand Ridge died suddenly Sunday July 21, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. Born in Charleston, SC, Jim had resided in Jackson County for a number of years, a US Army veteran he was employed in the Heating and Air industry. A fan of all sports, he loved spending time outdoors gardening. He was preceded in...
John David Johnson
Jul 20, 2019
John David Johnson, 51, of Bascom, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born April 14, 1968 in Donalsonville, Georgia to John Ervin and Jo Ann Dickens Johnson. John was preceded in death by his father, John Ervin Johnson; uncle, Wayne Dickens; grandparents, Joe and Velma Dickens and Dan and Mildred Johnson. He is survived by his mother,...
William Franklin "Bud" Lee
Jul 18, 2019
William Franklin Lee, also known as "Bud", age 74, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Pensacola, FL surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1945 to Coy and Lois Lee in the Bethlehem Community. He was a Holmes County native and resided in Westville for many years. Bud was known as a tireless worker, wonderful husband,...
Edgar Lee Howell, Jr.
Jul 17, 2019
Edgar Lee Howell, Jr. passed away at home with family, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. E.L. or Edgar as he was known, was 89 years old, having been born February 1, 1930. As he passed away, he was looking forward to Heaven's Gates and joining his beloved Gerry, who preceded him in death seven years earlier (July 18, 2012). He...
William Nelson Croft
Jul 7, 2019
William Croft, 70, of Grand Ridge, FL died Sunday, July 7, 2019, peacefully at his home with his family. A native of Donalsonville, GA, Mr. Croft had resided in Jackson County for his entire life. He was a farmer, and served a tour of duty in the Vietnam conflict, where he returned home to farming and working with the State...
Victoria Christine Dykes Blighton
Jul 6, 2019
Victoria Christine Dykes Blighton, 26, of Marianna, Florida passed away Saturday July 6, 2019. Most knew and loved her as "Tori" and her family affectionately called her "Turtle." Tori resided in Jackson County all of her life and was employed by The Learning Tree as a teacher. She held a very special place in her heart for all the children...
Marty Elton Burch
Jul 6, 2019
Marty Elton Burch, 51, of Grand Ridge went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Bonifay, Florida, September 20, 1967 to Fred and Dorothy Burch. Marty graduated from Grand Ridge High School in 1987 and was a member of Grand Ridge Baptist Church. He was an avid sports fan for...
Dennis Brian Hancock Ii
Jul 6, 2019
Dennis Brian Hancock II, 26, of Campbellton, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Brian was a gentle giant who loved life, his family, his friends, and his dog RJ. Brian spent his free time enjoying cars, motorcycles, and the racetrack. Brian was loved by many and will be greatly...
Jim Roberts
Jul 6, 2019
James Mosely "Jim" Roberts, 89 of Marianna, FL died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. Jim was born February 13, 1930 in Donalsonville, GA to the late James Mosely "Tiny" Roberts and Marion B. Roberts. He has called Marianna home since 1956, where he has served the community on numerous boards through the years. He is a past president...
Jimmy Lee Cobb
Jul 2, 2019
Jimmy Lee Cobb, 62, of Marianna died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his home. A native of Marianna, FL, Jimmy had resided in Jackson County his whole life. He had worked for the City of Marianna for 18 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Cobb. Survivors include his mother, Mary Frances Cobb (also known as "Sister"),...
Lloyd Wayne Franklin
Jul 2, 2019
Lloyd Wayne Franklin, 60, of Grand Ridge died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Noland Hospital in Dothan. A native and lifelong resident of Marianna, Lloyd enjoyed BBQ grilling and aggravating the grandkids that he loved very much. He was a self employed cross-country truck driver. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Franklin. His survivors include his wife,...
Ronald Glenn Applewhite
Jun 30, 2019
Ronnie (Rooster) Applewhite, 61, of Marianna, FL died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence. Ronnie was a loving father and brother. His love of fishing, working with his hands to make something beautiful, and animals was only surpassed by his love of family. He was charismatic and had a hand shake and smile for even his toughest moments. He...
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