Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Tommy Frank Stephens
April 16, 2017
Tommy Frank Stephens, 67, of Marianna went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2017. Tommy was born in Dothan, Alabama January 8, 1950. He resided at the Jackson Group Home provided by my personal choices. He loved animals, especially his dog Brownie and country music. Tommy also enjoyed the many years he worked at JCARC and was...
Larry Parsons
April 15, 2017
Larry Parsons, 75, of Marianna died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Marianna Health and Rehab. Larry was born in Oconee County, Georgia to the late Aubrey and Clara Reynolds Parsons. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and attended New Beginnings Worship Center. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Clara Reynolds Parsons; two sisters, Hazel Chastain and...
Ralph D. Greene
April 13, 2017
Ralph D. Greene, 86, of Marianna passed away April 13, 2017, at Marianna Health and Rehab. He is survived by his children, Dora, Arthur, and Richard; sibilings, Wayne, Diane and Connie; stepchildren, Michelle, Cindy, Rachel and many beloved grandchildren. Ralph was born March 1, 1931, in Freemont, SK. He served 11 honorable years in the U.S. Navy as a maintenance...
Savannah Carol Comerford
April 12, 2017
Savannah Carol Comerford, 73, of Sneads died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Buhl, Alabama and lived most of her life in Jackson County. Savannah was retired from the Florida State Hospital as a nurse with 30 years of Service. For about 10 years, she worked as a state wide procter for state board certification...
William A. Headley
April 10, 2017
William A. Headley, 56, of Marianna, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, William was raised in Brannonville, Panama City, Florida and had been a resident of the Sunland Center in Marianna since 2004. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Headley; sister, Martha F. Campbell and brother, Stacy A. Headley. He is survived by...
Hazeline P. Mercer
April 7, 2017
Hazeline P. Mercer, 81, of Dellwood died Friday, April 7, 2017 at her residence. Hazeline was born in the Lovedale/Two Egg Community and was a lifelong resident of Dellwood. She retired from Sunland after 36 years of service, she was a very organized person who loved everyone. Hazeline enjoyed singing solo and in the choir at Welcome Assembly of God...
Robbie L. Pippin
April 6, 2017
Mrs. Robbie L. Pippin, 77, of Compass Lake died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Marianna Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Robbie was a native of Compass Lake, and resided in Jackson County all of her life. She was employed at Westpoint Stevens Peperell until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin L. Pippin. Survivors include three...
Gloria Peacock
April 5, 2017
Gloria Annice Peacock, 73, of Marianna, FL was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, suddenly. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Woodrow and Elizabeth Porter. Survivors include her lifelong sweetheart, husband and best friend Bill Peacock; three daughters, Stacey Schultz and husband, Russ of St. Louis, MO, Christy Lemmons and husband, Mike...
James L. Edenfield
April 3, 2017
James L. Edenfield, 78, of Grand Ridge, FL, passed away on April 3, 2017. He was born on December 19, 1938, son of Neal M. and Linnie V Edenfield of Grand Ridge, FL, where he was raised. Mr. Edenfield held Master's Degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering. He retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Major after...
Toni L. Kemper
April 2, 2017
Toni L. Kemper, 50, of Marianna died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Jackson Hospital. A native of Dade County, FL, Toni had resided in Jackson County for the past 44 years, where she was employed at Captain D's for the past 20 years. Toni was preceded in death by her mother, Judith A. Sloan; father Garland Randall Kemper and maternal...
Lorraine Beall
April 2, 2017
Lorraine Beall, 91, died Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 at Marianna Health and Rehab Center. A native of Falls Church, Virginia, where she worked at Meadow Gold Ice Cream for 32 years, Mrs. Beall had resided in Marianna for the past 2 1/2 years. She enjoyed arts and crafts, as well as helping others as often as possible. She was preceded...
James Boyce Wise
April 2, 2017
James Boyce Wise, 82 of Marianna, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2017. Born November 4, 1934, to John C. and Edna Olive Wise of Bascom, FL where he was raised. Mr. Wise attended school in Bascom, FL, and Malone School graduating in 1952. Upon graduation, he attended college at Troy State earning a B.S. Degree in Business in 1956. ...
Ella Mae Childs
March 30, 2017
Ella Mae Childs, 87, of Grand Ridge, departed this life on Thursday, March 30, 2017 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ella was a native and life long resident of Jackson County. She retired from the Florida State Hospital after 34 years of service. She was a member of Christian Covenant Church since she was 14 years...
Robert Lee Messner
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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.
March 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
March 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,...
