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Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Robert Lee Messner
Mar 30, 2017
Robert Lee Messner, 59, of Sneads died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by Patricia Kelley Messner and his parents, Cecil and Pearl Messner He is survived by one sister, Laurie Ann Messner of Grand Ridge; one nephew, Christopher Stone; two nieces, Ashley Stone, Stephanie Jones and husband, John; six beloved, great nieces and...
Christopher Dean Stokes
Mar 27, 2017
Christopher Dean Stokes, 62, of Marianna passed in peace on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was a Native of Jackson County and was born in Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Stokes had resided in Jackson County and was employed with the State of Florida at Dozier School for Boys. Mr. Stokes was of Baptist faith and an avid sports fan. He...
Larry Eugene Strickland
Mar 26, 2017
Larry Eugene Strickland, 69, of Two Egg, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his residence. Larry was a native of Quincy but resided most of his life in Liberty County. He served three years in the U.S. Army, with two active tours of duty in Vietnam and Germany. Larry later returned to Bristol where he owned and operated Strickland Auto...
Darlene W. Tidwell
Mar 24, 2017
Darlene Wilson Tidwell, 55, of Bascom died Saturday, March 24, 2017 at her home. Darlene was born September 14, 1961 to the late James and Alcie Wilson of Malone, FL. Darlene loved children. She devoted her life to taking care of numerous children both in her home as well as in local Daycares until she retired in 2009. Darlene was...
Annette Land
Mar 22, 2017
Margarette "Annette" Land, 80, of Greenwood, died Wednesday evening, March 22, 2017 at Jackson Hospital surrounded lovingly by her family and friends. Mrs. Land was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, residing in Greenwood, Florida. After she and her husband of 50 years, retired from Sunland Training Center, they both enjoyed their time with a local bowling league, and raising...
Frank Bylsma Jr.
Mar 17, 2017
Frank Bylsma Jr., 79 of Marianna, FL passed away at his home on March 17, 2017. He was born on March 8, 1938 to Frank Sr. and Wilma Bylsma in Little Falls, NJ. He moved to Lynn Haven, FL before settling in Marianna where he resided the remainder of his life. Frank served four years in the United States Navy...
Eunice Ford
Mar 16, 2017
Eunice Annie Alderman Howell Ford, of Sneads, Florida, passed away on March 16, 2017, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her family on Howell Road. She was born June 30, 1922, to Mordecia and Mary Annie Alderman. She married Louie Howell of Sneads and, after his death, later Truman Ford of Bascom. Eunice is preceded in death by her parents,...
Kim Miller
Mar 15, 2017
Michael Kim Miller, 57 of Graceville arrived in his heavenly home, Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He died in Flowers hospital following a courageous battle with Cancer. Kim was a native and lifelong resident of the Graceville community. He enjoyed sports, horses, fishing, and coaching baseball and football. He was a member of Carmel Assembly of God Church in Bonifay. Mostly,...
Una P. Basford
Mar 13, 2017
Una P. Basford, 88, of Grand Ridge died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Grand Ridge, Mrs. Basford had resided in Grand Ridge for the past 69 years since her marriage to her late husband, Broward Basford in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, Broward; one son, Sonny and her...
Mark Alan Robinson
Mar 13, 2017
Mark Alan Robinson, 52, of Marianna died Monday, March 13, 2017, at his home. Born in Tacoma, WA, he grew up in Watertown, WI. Mark had resided in Marianna for a number of years. He was veteran of the US Army having served in Honduras, Alabama, Germany and Georgia. He was discharged honorably in 1990 and began a long career...
Mary Lenora Lipford
Mar 10, 2017
Mary Lenora Lipford, 81, of Marianna died Friday, March 10, 2017 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, survived by numerous family members. Funeral service will be Monday, March 13, 2017, 2 p.m. at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel with Rev. Ezra Caynor officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Baptist Cemetery...
Eugene Alford
Mar 8, 2017
Eugene Alford, 84 of the Shady Grove Community, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Bay Medical Center. Eugene served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He attended Lively Vocational and obtained mechanic certification and obtained multiple certifications from Chipola Jr College. He began farming in 1954 and found his true passion, Eugene farmed in the Shady...
Don Wilson
Mar 1, 2017
Dr. Curtis Donald Wilson, 68, of Malone died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Medical Center in Dothan. Don was born April 8, 1948 to the late James and Alcie Brown Wilson in Malone, Fl. He received his doctorate in ministry from the Southern Baptist Center in Jacksonville and also received his Masters of Education and Bachelors Science of Education...
Lois Baxter
Mar 1, 2017
Lois Jean Baxter, 80, of Malone died March 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1936 in Inglis, FL to the late William and Leda Love. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Preston Baxter; daughters, Marie Burroughs and husband, Herman, Terry Hatcher and Patsy Baxter; grandchildren, Melissa Anderson, Lezlie Burch and husband, Brandon, Robert...
Emily Golson Howell
Feb 28, 2017
Emily Golson Howell, also known as "FanFan", age 90, of Mexico Beach, Florida went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2017 at Jackson Hospital. Emily was born to the late Frank M. And Ursula Golson on December 27, 1926 in Marianna, Florida and resided there until 1970. She was a graduate of Marianna High School and Florida...
Nolan Rex Alderman
Feb 26, 2017
Nolan Rex Alderman, 91, of Grand Ridge died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown. Mr. Alderman served in the U.S. Navy, with an active tour of duty in World War II and then spent five years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He spent 12 years working with the Florida Highway Patrol, was an avid outdoorsman and...
Mitchell Lai
Feb 25, 2017
Mitchell Lai, 18, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Grand Ridge. Arrangements will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Hai Lai
Feb 25, 2017
Hai Tung Lai, 67 died Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Grand Ridge. Arrangements will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Jakin Chandler Caraway
Feb 22, 2017
Jakin Chandler Caraway, infant, son of Mr. & Mrs. Brent Caraway, brother to three sisters, a grandson to grandparents. Graveside Funeral services were held Friday, February 24, 2017 at Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blounstown. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel of Marianna directed.
Roger Owen Waters
Feb 22, 2017
Roger Owen Waters was born on September 14, 1929 in Normal, Illinois, and passed February 22, 2017 surrounded by his family in Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Katherine Waters; sister, Dora Jean Kline; and brothers, Eldon Eugene and Clifford Harold Waters. "Rogie" leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 61...
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