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Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
James Adams
Jan 13, 2025
James Landis “Jimmy” Adams, Jr. 82, of Marianna, FL died Monday, January 13, 2025.
Jimmy was born January 5, 1943 to the late Landis and Annette Adams. Jimmy was a proud graduate of Blountstown High School class of 1961 and then went on to attend Massey Technical Institute in Jacksonville, FL. He met and married Sheila Ann Harrell on July 5,...
David Eugene Matthews
Jan 12, 2025
David Eugene Matthews, 81, of Dellwood, Florida entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 12, 2025.
He loved tinkering with any project he could get his hands on, especially automobiles. He deeply loved his wife, children, grandchildren, family, and friends, but most of all his Lord Jesus. He was a lifetime member of Welcome Assembly...
Daniel David Neel
Jan 11, 2025
Daniel David Neel, 81, of Sneads, Florida departed from his Earthly Home and entered into his Heavenly Home Saturday, January 11, 2025, after a long battle with Cancer.
Daniel David loved the outdoors, going to cattle auctions, raising goats, horses, donkeys, his Guinea, and his dog, Snow. He loved his children, family and friends dearly, but truly loved his Jesus. He...
Jo Ellen Gray
Jan 10, 2025
Jo Ellen Gray (nee. Hacker), born March 25, 1959, in Camp Lejeune, NC, of Inverness, Florida and Marianna, Florida gained her angel wings peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home in Marianna Florida after a long battle with cancer.Jo was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Ellen (Steen) Hacker; father, Ray Hacker Sr; sister’s, Judy Sizemore-Cicio &...
Rena Mae Brown
Jan 8, 2025
Rena Mae Brown of Marianna, Florida, passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age of 91, at home surrounded by family.
She was born in Weston, WV on October 20, 1933, to Gae Allie and Raymond B. McCoy where she enjoyed her childhood in the mountains.
Rena married Don in 1951, at the age of 18, after only knowing him for...
Deza Rae Bryan
Jan 6, 2025
Deza Rae Bryan, 49, died Monday, January 6, 2025.
Deza Rae, lovingly known as Dezi, leaves a profound emptiness in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She was born April 29, 1975, to Billy and Janet. She grew up in Bascom, Florida and started her higher education in Jackson County. She received her associate’s degree in nursing as...
Cathy Jan Cook
Jan 1, 2025
Cathy Jan Cook, 68, of Grand Ridge, Florida passed peacefully after courageously fighting with Multiple Sclerosis, she entered her heavenly home, surrounded by her family.
She was born July 2, 1956, to Ray Melvin and Annie Mildred Folsom. She was born and raised in Grand Ridge, where she later met her husband of 50 years, Robert “Bobby” Cook. Together, they had...
Cynthia Nicole Williams
Jan 1, 2025
Cynthia Nicole Nicholas Williams, 47, passed away, January 1, 2025.
She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece, and friend.
Nicole was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Parish; and her grandmother, Betty Nicholas.
She is survived by daughters, Rebecca Williams (Jordan) and Ashlynn Williams (Seith); grandchildren, Nikoli, Oaklynn; father, Warren Nicholas (Marie); siblings, Roxie and Bill; step-siblings, Anthony, Dominic, and...
Wanda Sue Jones Poole
Dec 25, 2024
Wanda Sue Jones Poole, 73 of Sneads, FL passed away December 25, 2024, after a short illness. She was born in Chattahoochee, FL on June 21, 1951, to William Mark Jones and Audrey Millie Johnson Harris.
She grew up in Panama City and Fort Myers, FL, but spent all of her adult life in Sneads, where she raised her children. Wanda...
Fay Spivey Wimberly
Dec 23, 2024
Fay Spivey Wimberly, 90, of Marianna passed away, Monday, December 23, 2024 at her home, with her sons and brother by her side.
She was born September 9, 1934 in Marianna, Florida to the late Roy William and Kerrie Mae Spivey.
After graduating from Marianna High School, she married the love of her life, W.E. "Bill" Wimberly on July 11, 1953. Early...
Scott Howard
Dec 20, 2024
Scott Howard was born on August 2, 1964 to David and Ruth Howard in Kankakee, Illinois. Scott passed away on December 20, 2024, in the town of Grand Ridge, Florida. Scott was known for his humorous character and his free spirited attitude, he will be deeply missed.
Throughout his life, he had three daughters and five grandchildren whom he loved very...
Michael Walter Hines
Dec 11, 2024
Michael Walter Hines, 62, of Greenwood, Florida, died, Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
He was born January 30, 1962, to Owen and Donna Collins. Michael worked as a crane operator and loved his job. He was also a talented and beloved musician.
Michael was preceded in death by his daughter, Courtney, and his father, Owen Collins.
He is survived by his wife, Renee Gamble...
Jonathan "Jon" Neil Carpenter
Dec 10, 2024
Jonathan Neil Carpenter, 62, of Marianna, Florida, died December 10, 2024. Jon, as he was known by most, was born in Fort Worth, TX on December 22, 1961. He was the youngest son of Juanita and Robert Carpenter.
Jon attended Hope School and was a long-term resident of Sunland Center in Marianna where he worked in the Recycling Department. In his...
James W. Bowling
Dec 9, 2024
James W. Bowling, 86, of Marianna, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 9, 1938, in Chambers County, Alabama. He was the third child of the late Thomas and Mattie Bowling.
James was a graduate of Cottondale High School. After graduation he served in the United States Army for two years. After...
Linda Fortune Benefield
Dec 8, 2024
Linda Fortune Benefield, 70, of Cottondale, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, James and Gladys Fortune; her sister, Kathy Hamm; grandson, Kyle Lewis Benefield Kelly; grandparents, Pennilee and Freely Fortune, Fred and Estelle Barnes.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Curtis Carroll Benefield;...
Charles McGuirk
Dec 6, 2024
Charles (Chuck) McGuirk, 86, of Marianna, Florida, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Marianna Home of Mary and Dean Wickham. He was born August 1, 1938, in Troy, New York, to the late Harold and Josephine McGuirk.
He was a devoted, generous, and caring father who always had a smile no matter where he was. Charles worked as a full-time...
Kathleen Martha King
Dec 5, 2024
Kathleen Martha King, 70, of Marianna, Florida, died December 5, 2024, in Marianna. She was born in Tampa, December 8, 1953, to John Albert and Louise Bailey King.
A funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 12, 2024, at James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel with Ruthie Moore and Greg Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens...
Craig Alan Gambrell
Dec 5, 2024
Craig Alan Gambrell, 61, of Greenwood, Florida, passed away December 5, 2024, at his home.
He was born February 22, 1963, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Charles Eldon and Claudia Richardson Gambrell. On August 7, 2009, he and his wife Susan were married in Athens, Alabama.
Craig worked for over 30 years in sales of greenhouse and irrigation supplies and was also...
Raymond M. Hussey
Dec 4, 2024
Raymond M. Hussey, 81, of Marianna, Florida, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Marianna Health and Rehab. He was born August 16, 1943, in Greenwood, Florida to the late Louis and Mary Hussey.
He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and retired as head bus mechanic with Jackson County School Board.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Hussey;...
Christine Barnes Freeman
Dec 4, 2024
Christine Barnes Freeman, 78, of Marianna, Florida, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2024. Born on April 3, 1946, in Alford, Florida.
Christine married the love of her life, Thomas H. Freeman. They shared 46 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on March 4, 2011. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Christine was known for her unwavering...
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