Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Ben Burch
March 21, 2016
Rufus Benjamin "Ben" Burch, 69, of Grand Ridge died Monday, March 21, 2016 at his home. A native and life long resident of Grand Ridge, Mr. Burch was a US Navy veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a retired corrections officer with the State of Florida and attended New Beginnings Worship Center. He was preceded in death by his...
Laverne Scott Edenfield
March 19, 2016
Laverne Scott Edenfield, 73, of Chattahoochee, passed away peacefully at her residence, March 19, 2016 with her children, relatives and close friends by her side. Laverne was born June 27, 1942 in Quincy, Fl, but lived her entire life in Chattahoochee. She was married to Curtis McLendon Edenfield July 16, 1960 until his death in March, 1983. In April of...
Beryl Corcoran
March 19, 2016
Beryl Cocoran, 92, of Greenwood died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at her residence. Memorialization will be by cremation, with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Marian Burnham Oswald
March 14, 2016
Marian Burnham Oswald, 87, of Bascom died Monday, March 14, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Oswald retired from Colonial Bakery where she had worked for more than 39 years. She loved to paint and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Bascom. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Cora Bullard Burnham; nine brothers and...
Clara Marion Jewett
March 11, 2016
Mrs. Clara Marion Fowlkes Jewett age 84 passed away Friday March 11, 2016 while being cared for at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Clara was born in Drumright, OK and is a daughter of the late Grady and Katherine Hulme Fowlkes. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband of 27 years Clifford C. Jewett,...
Elma Jackson Sims
March 9, 2016
Elma Jackson Sims, 94, died peacefully at her home in Marianna, Florida on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert D. "Bill" Sims; son, Tim Sims; brothers, Durward Jackson (Jeffie), Murray Jackson (Pearl), Audrey Jackson (Mary Ella), Curtis Jackson (Jewel), Lebert Jackson (Betty), John Jackson and his wife and one brother-in-law, Lester Sims. Elma...
Betty Darby Drinkard
March 3, 2016
Betty Darby Drinkard, 78, of Marianna, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, DeAnn Brown Dorbeck (Kyle) of Tallulah, LA and Ashley Dru Drinkard Tupman (Josh) of Madison, MS; five grandchildren, Brandon, Kourtney and Kaitlyn Dorbeck, Aubrey Anne Boatner and Barrett Tupman She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Curtis Drinkard,...
James Tyler Fender
February 28, 2016
James Tyler Fender, 19, of Tallahassee formerly of Marianna died Sunday, February 28, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Marianna on July 30, 1996, Tyler was a 2014 graduate of Lawton Chiles High School, At present he was attending Tallahassee Community College. Tyler never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He was a...
Joan H. Ramseyer
February 26, 2016
Joan Hamilton Ramseyer, 86, of Sneads died peacefully in her sleep Friday, February 26, 2016 with her family by her side. Miss Joan was a wonderful loving mother and friend. She collected many beautiful objects, was a passionate gardner, loved bird watching, chocolate, movies, game shows, and was fluent on current events. Miss Joan traveled the United States and Canada...
Charles Edwin Morse III
February 25, 2016
Charles E. Morse, III, 86, of Marianna died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Marianna, Mr. Morse had resided in Jackson County his entire life as an electrician and business owner. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and Florida National Guards. Mr. Morse was an avid hunter, he was...
Sandra Eve Warren
February 24, 2016
Sandra Eve Warren, 72, of Marianna died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her residence. No services are planned.
Janice Lynette Bruton
February 24, 2016
Janice Lynette Bruton, 63, of Cottondale died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. No services are planned.
Janice E. Hall
February 22, 2016
Janice Hall, 64, of Greenwood died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. She was a native, lifelong resident of Jackson County and a homemaker. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Dawson and Beulah A. Redmon. Survivors include son, Michael Kevin Hall; grandchildren, Alanna Smith, Michael & Dustin Hall; brothers, Jimmy Redmon, Robert Redmon; sister, Lois Gilley; close friend...
Elinor Margaret Adams
February 18, 2016
Elinor M. Adams, 91, of Panama City died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her daughters residence in Panama City. Mrs. Adams was born in Alford, on September 12, 1924 to Will and Nora Kennedy Porter. She was one of six children, Kenneth, Raymond, Herman, Bernie and Margie Porter. She met and married Clyde H. Adams and later divorced in 1952....
Hilton Lewis
February 17, 2016
Hilton Lewis, 88, of Jensen Beach died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his residence. Hilton was born in Chipley and had resided in Jensen Beach for the past 18 years. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years, was the Superintendent of Vance County Schools in North Carolina and a Educator in Broward County. He was preceded in death...
Aurora M. Allen
February 15, 2016
Aurora M. Allen, 65, of Grand Ridge, went to meet the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2016 following a long extended illness. She was in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family and friends from Covenant Hospice & co-workers from ACI. Mrs. Allen was born in Crystal City, Texas on August 19, 1950. She moved to the state...
Michele Verrier
February 12, 2016
Michele Renee Verrier, 61, was carried away by Angels, on February 12, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1954, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Michele made her life all about adapting to her disability and bringing happiness, love and joy to all who knew her. She was her family's Gift from God. Michele was preceded in death by her parents,...
Ados Baxter Ducker
February 12, 2016
Ados Baxter Ducker, 90, of Malone died Friday, February 12, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Ducker was a native and lifelong resident of Malone. She enjoyed making baby clothes and blankets for new babies. Mrs Ducker also enjoyed spending time solving crossword puzzles and was Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jackson and Leobia...
Thomas Paul Weigel
February 11, 2016
Thomas Paul Weigel, 57, of Marianna went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February 11, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. He was born July 15, 1958 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to the late Richard and Mildred Weigel. Thomas, who most called "Tom" was a spiritual man who loved the Lord and never met a stranger. He was extremely loud and...
Emalee-Rose Elizabeth Henley
February 11, 2016
Emalee-Rose Elizabeth Henley, 8, of Campbellton died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at her residence. Emalee-Rose was a lifelong resident of Campbellton. She was loved by many and was a very special angel. She was preceded in death by one sister, Anna-Lynn Hancock. She is survived by her mother, Sara Hancock; two sisters, Tabatha Nichols of Arizona, Lindsey Hancock; one brother,...
