Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Rainey G. Russell Jr.
June 24, 2019
Rainey G. Russell, Jr., 87, of Marianna, Florida, passed away June 24, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born to Rainey G. Russell, Sr. and Edna Stoutamire Russell on August 2, 1931, in Tallahassee, Florida. In 1950, Mr. Russell enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving 4 years during the Korean Conflict. He was assigned to the...
Margaret Robbirds
June 19, 2019
Margaret A. Robbirds, 85, of Sneads, passed away on June 19, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. A native of Sneads, FL, born January 26,1934 to the late Brady Mack and Maggie Robinson McKinney. Margaret retired from Florida State Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She was proceeded in death by her parents; three sisters, Essie Baxter and husband, Coy Lee, Tessie Poole...
James T. Syfrett
June 18, 2019
James T Syfrett, 72, of Marianna, passed away Tuesday, June 18th 2019 at Jackson Hospital. James had lived in Marianna, FL. for more than 50 years. He loved his family and loved to dance. He is survived by two step sons, Balford Brown and Calvin "Wilford" Brown; two brothers, Edison Syfrett and wife, Evelyn and George Syfret; two sisters, Robbie...
June Faye Conrad
June 18, 2019
June Faye Conrad, 82, of Bascom died Monday, June 18, 2019 at Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marianna, Florida. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bascom, Florida. She attended school in Bascom and graduated from Malone High School. After graduation, she worked for Farmer's Trading Post as a bookkeeper. She continued her career with Florida Farm Bureau,...
Raymond N. Bey II
June 17, 2019
Raymond N. Bey II, 58, of Greenwood died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Jackson Hospital. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Mr. Bey had been a resident of Florida in the Jacksonville area for 21 years and West Palm Beach for 13 years before moving to Greenwood in 2013. He was a skilled plumber working in high rise construction projects. Mr....
Ronnie "Sid" Folsom
June 11, 2019
Ronnie Sidney Folsom, 66, of Marianna died peacefully in his sleep Monday, June 11, 2019, while at his home. Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca Stone of Sneads and stepson, Keith Murdock of Panama City Beach. His brother, Richard Folsom of Marianna and sister, Doris Edge of Havana, FL. His three Grandchildren, Lauren, Emily and James Stone by his daughter Rebecca...
Tim Hilton
June 9, 2019
Tim Hilton, age 56, died June 9, 2019 at his residence. No services planned.
Gary Bowman
June 7, 2019
Gary Bowman, 71 of Marianna died June 7, 2019 in Marianna. No services planned.
Mary A. Hewett
June 6, 2019
Mary Alice Hewett passed away peacefully in Leesville, Louisiana, June 6, 2019. She was born October 16, 1929 in Bascom, Florida and was the eldest child of Katie Mae Allen and Alfred S. Hart. She married Aubrey J. Hewett on August 11, 1949. Mary retired from Civil Service where she helped serve soldiers and their families. She has always donated...
Jane Donalson
June 1, 2019
Jane Ellen Donalson passed away at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the age of 52. Jane was born on May 15, 1967 to Dr. And Mrs. J.T. Donalson. She came to live with Karen Henrickson, Harry Green, and family at the age of 5. Jane graduated from Hope School, worked at Rhynes' Day Care,...
David Byron Horton
May 30, 2019
David B. Horton, 69, of Grand Ridge died Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home. David was born in Altha, FL, May 29, 1950 to the late Herchiel Byron Horton and Ella Mae Fox Horton. He was a longtime educator with Grand Ridge and Sneads High Schools. He taught P.E. and coached basketball and baseball at Grand Ridge for several...
Chuck Miles
May 28, 2019
Chuck Miles, 79, of Cottondale, FL died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at his residence. Born in Cottondale FL to Wiley Miles and Lina Davis Miles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers, A.D. Miles and Wes Davis and Sister Martha Howard. He is survived by four children, Wanda Biggs and husband, Rev. Allen Biggs of Marianna, FL, Tonja...
Gwendolyn Louise Burch
May 26, 2019
Gwendolyn Louise Burch, 73, of Grand Ridge, FL, died Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her home. Gwen was born on May 14, 1946, to the late Rainey and Flossie Watts. She retired from the Jackson County School Board after 43 years of service at Grand Ridge School, where she was a mentor and confidant to many. Gwen was a lifelong...
Fred Julian Tyre
May 25, 2019
Fred Julian Tyre, 75, of Grand Ridge passed away peacefully Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home. Mr. Tyre was born in Calhoun County on September 25, 1943 to Fred J. and Nellie Dykes Tyre. Fred was a lifelong resident of Jackson and Calhoun Counties. He attended Altha Public Schools and went on to attend Chipola Jr. College where he...
Darrell Porter
May 24, 2019
Darrell Gilbert Porter, age 90, passed away May 24, 2019 at his residence in Two Egg, Florida with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Porter was born in Elletsville, Indiana on November 27, 1928 to Cathrine and Clifton Porter. He served in the National Guard during the Korean War. Mr. Porter is preceded in death by his parents; sister,...
Rebekah Meeks
May 23, 2019
Rebekah "Danielle" Meeks, 24, of Colquitt, GA died May 23, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Bainbridge, GA. She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL on November 1, 1994. Danielle is survived by her parents, James Earl Meeks and Brenda Gale Meeks of Marianna, FL; sister, Amber Diane Roedel of North Carolina; three nephews,...
Paul Smith
May 23, 2019
Paul Lee Albert Smith of Malone, FL, better known as the pink man or fish man, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 in the comfort of his own home. He was a long time resident of Jackson County. He enjoyed fishing, and farming in his down time. He also worked the Marianna Farmers Market for 30 plus years. Paul loved...
Essie M Baxter
May 23, 2019
Essie M. Baxter, 89, of Sneads, FL died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Jackson hospital. Ms. Baxter was born in Sneads, FL and was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She retired as a nurse from the Department of Corrections after 31 years. She enjoyed canning, cooking, and eating out. Ms. Baxter loved to bake cakes and baked many of...
Michael Calhoun
May 20, 2019
H. Michael Calhoun, 66, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly at his home on May 20, 2019. Mike is a native of Cordele, Georgia and moved to Jackson County in 1995 where he worked as a registered nurse until retiring to work with his wife, Dr. Jana Calhoun. He was also a veteran of the United...
Joseph Collins
May 19, 2019
Joseph Collins, 84, of Marianna, FL died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. Mr. Collins was born May 12, 1935 to Patrick Joseph Collins and Pauline Collins in Youngstown, Ohio. He lived most of his life in Marianna. He served in the United States Navy. He worked at Walmart for numerous years. He later sold and delivered medical supplies....
