Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Willie Jean Rabon
July 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
July 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
July 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 "Bud" Franklin Lee
July 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.
July 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
July 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...
Marty Elton Burch
July 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...
Jim Roberts
July 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...
Victoria Christine Dykes Blighton
July 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...
Dennis Brian Hancock II
July 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...
Lloyd Wayne Franklin
July 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,...
Jimmy Lee Cobb
July 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"),...
Coy Ray Bowden
June 30, 2019
Coy Ray Bowden, 83, of Marianna died Sunday, June 30, 2019 in his home surrounded by his children. Coy was born on December 31, 1935 in Midland City, Alabama to Remus and Connie Bell Bowden. He was the middle child of three: Lousie (D) and Fred. Coy was a graduate of Rehobeth High School and from there, enlisted into the...
Ronald Glenn Applewhite
June 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...
Charles M. Wright
June 29, 2019
Charles Mitchell Wright, 81 of Marianna died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home after a long battle with Cancer. A native of Marianna, Charles retired from Dept. of Correction and served in the United States Navy. He worked part time for years at Stephens Chevron and also enjoyed his time that he spent working auxiliary for Jackson County Sheriff's...
Leslie Eugene Darby Jr.
June 28, 2019
Leslie Eugene Darby, Jr., 56 of Marianna, FL died Friday, June 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Chattahoochee, FL. Leslie lived in Sneads and Jackson County his entire life. He was the owner and operator of Darbys Construction Company, Dar-Bees Kwik Stop and Dar-Bees Kwiker Liquor. He enjoyed the beach and loved his family. Leslie is preceded...
Mary Ann Zink
June 28, 2019
Mary Ann Zink, 71, of Alford died Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home in Alford. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mary Ann Zink resided in Jackson County for the past 16 years, where she was employed by several schools in the area. She left for several years to pursue a teaching career in Mandaree, North Dakota at Mandaree School...
Ronald Boggs
June 28, 2019
Ronald Boggs, 67, of Marianna died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. Ronald was born December 10, 1951 in Marianna, FL to the late Wilson Edward and Sarah Frances Boggs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served four years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Boggs; brother, Rudolph Boggs; and sister, Evelyn...
James D Swearingen III
June 27, 2019
James D. Swearingen, 41, of Marianna, FL died, Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. James D. Swearingen, III was born and lived most of his life in Marianna, FL. He graduated from Marianna High School in 1995 and received a bachelor's degree in finance from Florida State University. He received an API certification from the Oceaneering Corporation in Houston,...
Louise Jordan
June 25, 2019
Louise Jordan, 87, of Tallahassee, previously of Marianna passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee. Louise was born October 14, 1931 in Calhoun County Florida to Henry Ernest and Grady Lou Nichols. She married William N. (Bill) Jordan on December 20, 1947. They moved to Marianna in 1954. Louise worked for over 20 years...
