Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Evia Maxine Wester
July 27, 2025
Evia "Maxine" Wester, 89, of Marianna, Florida, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home.
Maxine was born January 21, 1936, in Jackson County, Florida, to Ernest and Evia McCroan. She worked as a CNA at Jackson Hospital for many years before retiring. She always loved caring for people; it did not matter if she knew you or not, she would...
Wayne Douglas Burgess
July 25, 2025
Wayne Douglas Burgess, 79 of Marianna, Florida, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home.
Wayne was born in Syracuse, NY on April 4, 1946, to Harper and Eunice Burgess. He was always ready for an adventure in the outdoors or education, having received degrees in Forestry and Chemistry, as well as his MBA. He also served in the US Army,...
Steven Steele
July 25, 2025
Steven R. Steele, age 68, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed peacefully on July 25, 2025. A man of quiet strength, steadfast service, and deep devotion, Steven leaves behind a legacy of integrity, loyalty, and love that touched all who knew him.
Steven proudly served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer, 2nd Lieutenant. Fearless in both spirit and action, he...
William Andrew “Bill” Vickery
July 22, 2025
William Andrew “Bill” Vickery, age 80 of Sneads, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL.
Bill graduated from Chattahoochee High School in 1964. He sang bass in the Vickery Family Gospel group for many years and had a beautiful voice. In 1980, he met his wife of 45 years, Brenda Joan (BJ) Carroll, and loved...
Ernest Baxter
July 16, 2025
Ernest Earl Baxter, 96, of Greenwood, Florida, passed away in his home July 16, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1928 to Green Barry Baxter and Myrtle Thelma Mooneyham. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was known by multiple nicknames; Ginnie, Buck, Ginnie Buck, Ernie and Hawkeye, but his favorite names were daddy, papa, and also Uncle Ginnie...
Brenda Dianne Owen
July 16, 2025
Brenda Dianne Moore Owen, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 68, with her family at her side. Mrs. Owen was born on December 2, 1956, in Hartford, AL, to the late James and Lucille Mitchell Moore (both of the Bethlehem Community and, later of Bonifay) and lived her entire life in Holmes...
Michael Steve Hurst
July 14, 2025
Steve, as he was known by family and friends, passed away from this life on Monday night, July 14, 2025.
He was born in Leon, Iowa on August 6, 1950, to M.W. (Meredith) Hurst and Dixie Brenizer Hurst, moving to Florida when he was 5 years old.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his son, David Hurst.
Steve...
Andrew Magnus
July 14, 2025
Andrew Edward Magnus, Jr., 79, of Alford, Florida died Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home. He was born January 15, 1946, into a military family. His parents, Andrew Edward and Pola Magnus, Sr., traveled the world from base to base with their three children. Andrew later joined the Army himself and served his country with pride. He met the...
Irma Hinson
July 14, 2025
Irma H. Hinson, 95, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at her home in Sneads, FL. She was born on February 20, 1930, in Recovery, GA to Thomas and Essie Hall. She moved to Sneads, Florida, where she made her life, and was a lifelong pillar of the community. Irma’s life was a testament to her resilience, kindness and...
Wallace Haber
July 12, 2025
Wallace Haber, 94, of Marianna, Florida died Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Jackson Hospital.
Wallace was born March 9, 1931 in Yonkers, New York to Saul and Elizabeth Friedman Haber. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business & Labor Relations. From a young age and through his life, he enjoyed feeding the birds and appreciated the blooming season for his...
Mary Ann Graziadei
July 12, 2025
Mary Ann Graziadei, 102, of Marianna, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Chipola Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Mary Ann was born in 1922, to Joseph Giuseppe La Rocca and Vincenza Jennie Buccolo, and was the youngest of four siblings. She was raised in Utica, NY with her siblings, Rosario, Joseph, Peter, and Rose La Rocca....
Linda Taylor Neel
July 10, 2025
Linda Taylor Neel, 77, of Malone, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, at the Courtyard in Marianna. She was born October 28, 1947, to the late Hubert and Emma Ruth Peeler Taylor. Linda was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she delighted in teaching the children's choir and was very involved in all aspects of the...
Earline Moore Pettis
July 8, 2025
Evelyn “Earline” Pettis was born October 21, 1941, in Bonifay, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Ocie Moore and the late Earnestine Singletary Moore.
She married the love of her life, Rev. Louie D. Pettis on January 13, 1957, and from that day forward, they were inseparable.
Their passion for Christ and people led them into a life of ministry....
John Milton Ford
July 5, 2025
John Milton Ford, 87, passed from this life into the presence of his Savior on July 5, 2025, at his home place in Malone, Florida.
John was born and raised in Jackson County. He played on two state championship basketball teams at Malone High and then attended Chipola Jr. College where he played basketball and was part of the glee club....
Francis Hampton Howard
June 28, 2025
Francis Hampton Howard, 90, of Dellwood, FL, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Jackson Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Leila Howard; his wife of forty-seven years, Lounette Kent Howard; his daughter, Debra Kapusta; his son, Terry Howard; and two of his sisters, Eva Lucas and Dorothy Seller.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of...
Joshua Earl Rose, Jr.
June 25, 2025
Joshua “Earl” Rose, Jr., age 76, passed away in Dothan, Alabama on June 25, 2025. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, Earl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.
He was the son of the late Joshua Earl Rose Sr. of Kinston, NC, and the late Hannah Gray Rose Drake, of West Palm Beach, FL.
Earl is preceded in...
Alice Gail Clements
June 24, 2025
Alice Gail Clements, 82 of Cottondale, FL died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Courtyard Healthcare Center. She was born February 22, 1943, in Houston County, Alabama. Alice loved her children, her flowers, gospel music and she loved to travel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Travis and Nettie Givens Watford; sons, Eddie Paul Richter, Gregory Todd Richter; daughter, Aliesa...
Lisa Lamar
June 23, 2025
Lisa Gwyn Lamar, 62, of Marianna, Florida died Monday, June 23, 2025, at her residence.
She was born December 12, 1962, in Borger, TX to the late Charles and Jean Davis. Lisa worked as an RN for many years and later as an advocate for many women while working with DCF.
She spent her life as a caregiver, and was dedicated to...
Mary Jean Braxton
June 22, 2025
Mary Jean Braxton, age 84, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Courtyard Healthcare Center in Marianna, FL.
She was born April 13, 1941 to the late Walter H. Braxton, Sr. and Ora Lee Braxton, and was a lifelong resident of Cottondale, FL. Mary Jean worked many years in the family business, Braxton Hardware, Furniture, and Appliances. She then became...
James R. Smith
June 20, 2025
James Richard Smith, 83, of Malone went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ June 20, 2025.
James lived in Malone most of his life where he was known as Goat Man or Red. He loved to work on his farm with his son and family where he had a great compassion for raising hogs, chickens and goats.
James...
