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Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Estella L. Bishop
Aug 22, 2016
Estella L. Bishop, 70, of Marianna died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. Estella was born in Marianna. She was a graduate of Marianna High School, Tom P. Haney, School of Cosmetology in Panama City and University of South Carolina where she obtained her Bachelors in Education. While living in Panama City, she owned and operated the Sunburst Hair...
Willie Paul Baxter
Aug 21, 2016
Willie Paul Baxter, 86, of Marianna, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his residence. Willie was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. He served four years in the United States Air Force, he was a self-employed farmer and well known throughout the tri-states for growing giant peanuts. Willie Paul was a member of Marianna First Assembly of God...
Johnnie Nathaniel Calloway
Aug 19, 2016
Johnnie Nathaniel Calloway, 79, died peacefully on August 19, 2016 at his residence in Malone, FL. Johnnie was born at home on October 2, 1936 in the Malone area. He was raised on a small farm, where as a child he played hard; but when he was old enough, he worked hard to help take care of his mother, father,...
Jimmy Jones
Aug 13, 2016
Jimmy Jones, 52, of Marianna, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his residence. Survivors include his father, Billy Jones; his son, Adam Jones (Paige) of Bainbridge, GA; his daughter, Brittney Jones of Smyrna, TN; brother, Bobby Jones; sisters, Jody Connell, Anna Ruiz, Amy Cortes, Wendy Collins & Brenda Jones; three grandchildren, Hunter, Callie & Ava Jones. He was preceded in...
Martha Jean Hockman Sebra
Aug 13, 2016
Martha Jean Hockman Sebra, 80, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Marianna, Florida. Martha was born in Illinois and often went by "Marty" or "Jeannie". She made Florida her home for almost 40 years, having spent several years in Chipola Apartments of Marianna where she gained many friends and helping hands. She is survived by four children, Sue Estes,...
Gary Hilliker
Aug 13, 2016
Gary Hilliker, 69, of Marianna died Saturday, August 13, 2016. He has lived in the Marianna community for more than 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Deloris; his sons, Jimmie & Chip Oestrike; John & Chip HIlliker; daughters, Natosha Fielder, Kim Daniels, Monique Starnes & Donna Killiker; brother, Ronnie Hilliker;several grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Services are private. www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com
Jeffrey David Sheehan
Aug 9, 2016
Jeffrey David Sheehan, 20, of Madisonville, Tennessee, formerly of Marianna died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his residence in Madisonville. Jeffrey was a 2014 graduate of Jackson Alternative School and worked in Construction. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard H. Duso in 2016. He is survived by his mother, Sumi Hanstine and husband, David of Marianna;...
Daniel Wesley Cole
Aug 8, 2016
Daniel Cole, 86, of Cottondale died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard. Daniel Wesley Cole was born on December 22, 1929 in Spearville, Kansas. Daniel joined the Navy where he served during the Korean Conflict, then went to work for the U.S. Border Patrol and enjoyed that immensely. Following his retirement from the U.S. Border Patrol...
Bettye L. Sellers
Aug 5, 2016
Bettye L. Sellers, 76, of Malone died Friday, August 5, 2016 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Malone, graduate of Malone High School. Bettye retired from Sunland after 36 years of service, she was of the Free Will Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Bettye Granger Sims; her husband, Jimmy Electus...
Leon Evelyn Baldwin
Jul 30, 2016
Leon Evelyn Hopson Baldwin, 94, of Marianna, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was born October 13, 1921 in Russellville, Arkansas. In 1926 her family moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma, where she lived for 75 years. In 2001, she and her husband, Roy, moved to Marianna, Florida to be near their children. She was a member...
Blanche Kenyon
Jul 29, 2016
Blanche E. Kenyon, 100 years of age, formerly of route 28, Warrensburg, NY, peacefully passed into her heavenly home on July 29, 2016 at Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center, Marianna, Fl. Born October 4, 1915, in Athol, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary E. (Mead) Elwell. She was the wife of Carl R. Kenyon who predeceased her...
Shirley Baxter
Jul 24, 2016
Shirley Baxter, 70, a resident of Sunland, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odis and Bishie Baxter; her brother, Doug Baxter and sister Betty. Survivors include her brothers, Edward Baxter of Marianna, Ted and wife, Charlotte of Malone; niece, Valerie Baxter of Mexico Beach and Ashley Baxter of Malone. Graveside...
Lulu May Gibson
Jul 21, 2016
Lulu M. Gibson, 86, of Marianna past away, Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Bay Medical Center. A native of Miami, FL, Miss Lu had resided and retired in Jackson County for the past 37 years. She was a long time believer in Christ and a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church for over 30 years. She was preceded in death...
Yvonne Melvin Barnes
Jul 20, 2016
Yvonne Melvin Barnes, 79, of Ashford, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Jackson County, FL, and had resided in Ashford since 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Estelle Melvin; sisters, Dora Brannon and Johnnie Cook. Mrs. Barnes is survived by her husband...
Ronnie Eugene Coley
Jul 19, 2016
Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Coley, Sr., 57, died peacefully on July 19, 2016 in Marianna Fl. Ronnie was born on May 17, 1959 in Chattahoochee Fl. He grew up in Pensacola, Fl where he graduated from Escambia High School in 1977 and then returned to Marianna. Ronnie was a good man with a good heart who enjoyed drag racing, working in...
Adell Robinson
Jul 19, 2016
Adell McCord Robinson, 86, of Malone went to her eternal home on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. A native of Cottonwood, AL, Ms. Robinson had resided in Jackson County for the past 51 years where she was employed by the Jackson County School Board. Ms. Adell was a beloved baker in the Malone School cafeteria until her retirement. She spent her...
Infant David Quintin Cannon
Jul 11, 2016
David Quintin Cannon, infant son of Amanda Revels of Marianna and Shawn Cannon went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 11, 2016. He was born May 29, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. In addition to his parents, David leaves behind grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dudley, Benny Aaron Pollard Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rodgers, and great-grandparents, Paulette Moore, Mr....
Pete Scott
Jul 9, 2016
Leon Cecil "Pete" Scott, 90, of Alford, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, on the same land where he was born. Pete graduated from Cottondale High School in 1943. He joined the Navy in January, 1944 and served on LST 701 during World War II. Pete was honorably discharged from the Navy in May of 1946. He returned to North Florida...
Frances Robinson Tipton
Jul 8, 2016
Frances Robinson Tipton, 92, of Marianna passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Marianna Health and Rehab. Frances was born June 24, 1924 to Will and Gertie Robinson. She was a founding member of the Marianna Church of God and her greatest joy came when she was serving the Lord, spending time working in her church or spending time with...
Joyce D. Williford
Jul 8, 2016
Joyce D. Williford, 66, of Grand Ridge died Friday, July 8, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. Joyce was born on November 15, 1949 to the late William H. and Sarah Lou Smith Culver. She is survived by one son, Kevin Kirkland of Marianna; one daughter, Tammy Lewis of Grand Ridge; two brothers, Harvey Culver of Malone, Freddie Culver of Quincy and...
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