Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Lena L. Green
December 1, 2015
Lena Lucille Green, 89, of Sneads died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Southeast Medical Center. Lena was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, a homemaker, and a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church. She is Preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Green; two sons, Byron and Jimmy Green; two brothers, Linwood Allen and Billy Joe Allen; four...
Bill Chafin
November 29, 2015
William H. "Bill" Chafin, 81, of Marianna died Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Marianna. Bill was born in Marianna, where he has lived most of his life. He served in the US Navy, worked as a park ranger with State of Florida Park Service from 1971-1994. During that time he attended Law Enforcement School where he finished in top of...
Kevin R. Thacker
November 28, 2015
Kevin Randolph Thacker, 54, of Marianna died Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Marianna. Mr. Thacker was born in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone and lived in Marianna for a number of years. He has resided in Sunland Center for the past 14 plus years. He participated in on site activities including workshop, physical therapy and trips to the canteen. Kevin also...
William B. Thomas
November 27, 2015
William B. Thomas, 79, of Greenwood died Friday, November 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Panama City, served in the USAF, and was a business owner for many years. Mr Thomas was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marianna. He is survived by his wife, Nell Pittman Thomas; seven children; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one...
Sarah Agnes Dykes
November 25, 2015
Sarah Agnes Hargrove Dykes, 77, of Grand Ridge died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Jackson Hospital. Mrs. Dykes was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. She was born in Cottondale and was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.C. Dykes, one brother, Richard Hargrove and her parents, Allen and Eula Mae Sapp Hargrove. She...
Troy Lamar Hatcher
November 25, 2015
Troy Lamar Hatcher, 65, of Cottondale, died Nov. 25, 2015 at Jackson Hospital. He was born in Donaldsonville, GA, to the late Troy Ander Hatcher and Mishie Mae Robinson McComish and also preceded in death by his brother James Earl Hatcher. Troy grew up in Central, FL and moved to the Florida Panhandle near his brothers Bert and Paul in...
Raymond Hugo Brendemuehl
November 22, 2015
Ray Brendemuehl, 93, died November 22, 2015, in Marianna. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home. Ray was born February 24, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he lived until he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1941. He served for four years on the USS Natoma Bay in the Pacific during WWII. After which he...
Patrick Joseph Tierney
November 22, 2015
Patrick Joseph Tierney, set out to find the BEST hunting and fishing in heaven on Nov. 22, 2015. Patrick was born June 7, 1955 to Joe and Betty Tierney. He was raised in Northern Kentucky but, has called Northern Florida home and it's residents his friends and family for much of his adult life. Patrick was a dedicated physical therapist,...
Franklin Sexton
November 21, 2015
Franklin Glen "Buddy" Sexton, 65, of Round Lake died Saturday November 21, 2015. Mr. Sexton was born August 5, 1950 in Tallahassee. He lived in California from 1955 until 1978. He graduated from Lawndale High School in Lawndale, California. He was preceded in death by his father, Angus Sexton; one sister, Shirley Jones; one brother, Jeffery Sexton. Survivors include his...
Donald Frank Williamson
November 19, 2015
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 32446 850.482.2332 www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com Donald Frank Williamson, 55, of Cottondale died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Jackson Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Dave W. Waller
November 19, 2015
Dave W. Waller, 61, of Marianna died Thursday, November 19, 2015. A native of Marianna, Florida, Mr. Waller was employed by the Jackson County School Board from 1984-2012 as a classroom teacher at Alford Elementary, Cottondale High School, and Marianna High School. While employed as a teacher he touched countless lives, both as a teacher and coach. He owned and...
Kathy Ann McRoy
November 16, 2015
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 32446 850.482.2332 www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com Kathy McRoy, 62, of Round Lake, currently resided at Broxton's Assisted Living in Caryville, FL was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2015. Born on November 2, 1953 to Curtis and Doris Stephens Benefield. Survivors include two daughters, Joy Taylor...
Edwin Leonard Nelson
November 8, 2015
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 fax jamesandsikes@yahoo.com Edwin Leonard Nelson, 74, of Marianna died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard. Arrangements will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Ilene W. Culpepper
November 7, 2015
Ilene W. Culpepper, 97, of Marianna passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Signature Healthcare Care at the Courtyard. Mrs. Culpepper was born in Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama on June 4, 1918, and had resided in Marianna since 1942. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and had served as an Elder; and was an Honorary...
Oris Camilla Turner
November 7, 2015
Oris Camilla Turner, 92, of Malone died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Marianna Health and Rehab. Ms. Turner retired from the Florida State Hospital as a Psychiatric Aide and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bascom. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Edward Nichols; parents, Clyde Cecil and Lula Bell Turner; two sisters, Burnis...
Harmon Ellis Arnold
November 6, 2015
Harmon Ellis Arnold, 87, of Malone went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna. Mr. Arnold lived his entire life in Malone. He was retired from Sunland Center where he worked security. After retirement he enjoyed gardening and sharing with friends and neighbors. He was a life-long member of Friendship Baptist Church....
Mary Weldon Patrick
October 30, 2015
Mary Weldon Patrick, 86, of Bascom died Friday, October 30, 2015 at her residence. Mary was born in Jacksonville on May 19, 1929 to S.A. and Mary Gladys Weldon. She grew up in Bradford County and graduated from Bradford County High School in 1947. Mary graduated from FSU on February 3, 1951 with a Home Economics Degree and began teaching...
Nellie Johnson
October 29, 2015
Nellie Elemetter Edenfield Johnson, 82, of Grand Ridge died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. Elemetter was born in Grand Ridge and resided most of her life in Jackson County. She obtained her GED and graduated practical nursing school at Chipola Jr. College in 1979. She later retired after 30 years of service from Florida...
Christine Miller
October 25, 2015
Christine Miller was born in Atmore, AL on January 30, 1929 to the late Robert and Willie Mae Canada Miller. Miss Miller resided all of her life in Marianna and was a valued member of the community. Christine enjoyed having her hair fixed, wearing shades and hats. She was an avid doll collector and enjoyed having them all over her...
Carol G. Arnold
October 22, 2015
Carol Gene "Pappy" Arnold Sr., 71, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, October 22, 2015, with his family by his side. He was born in Metter, Georgia, to C.W.O. Carol Eugene and Sarah D. Arnold. He was the oldest of three siblings. Mr. Arnold was a graduate of Richard Arnold High School, Served in the Army during Vietnam, and later...
