Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Arlin Douglas Moore
September 8, 2025
Arlin Douglas "Doug" Moore, 80, of Marianna, Florida, died Monday, September 8, 2025, at Jackson Hospital.
Doug was a member of the United States Air Force and was always proud of his country. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Reba Moore; and his daughter, Darlynn Depew.
Doug is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis Wood and Wilson...
Pat Sawyer
September 6, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Fears Sawyer, 83, of Malone, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Pat was born on September 2, 1942, in Marianna, FL, to Alex and Annie Mae Fears.After graduating from Chipola College, Pat went to work for Marianna Savings and Loan. She maintained loyalty to her job at the bank through the transition to First Federal...
Sheryl Denise Marchetta
September 5, 2025
Sheryl Denise Owens-Marchetta, 64, of Sneads, Florida, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama, after a lifelong battle with Crohn's disease.
She was born in Virginia, but spent the majority of her life in Florida. She courageously fought Crohn's since she was 17 years old, but she did her best to not let that slow...
Jim Harbert
September 5, 2025
Reverend James Lee "Jim" Harbert, 89, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, September 5, 2025 at Jackson Hospital.
Jim was born December 14, 1935 to Elsie and Curtis Harbert. He made is life in North Florida and South Alabama, pastoring churches for 50 years. Through his ministry he has served Methodist churches in Altha, Cypress, Kinsey, Blackwood’s and others in Dale and...
Sandra Ruth Harris
September 2, 2025
Sandra Ruth Harris, 79, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away on September 2, 2025. She was born to Luther Otho Cagle and Margie Opal Allen on February 26, 1946, in Modesto, California. In April 1966, she met the love of her life, Joe, in Plymouth, California, and the two were married on September 24th that same year. In 1985, with a...
Don A. Hardy
September 2, 2025
Donald Allen Hardy, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 82.
He was born on September 11, 1942, and graduated from Marianna High School in 1960. Don met Royce Daniels Hardy in 1963 on a double date, where they were paired with other partners. After discovering they were a more compatible...
Rose Marie Pruner Reed
August 30, 2025
Rose Marie Pruner Reed, 85, of Marianna, Florida, formerly of Port St. Joe, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Courtyard Healthcare Center. She was born to Henry and Josephine Pruner on January 23, 1940. Rose graduated from James Madison University and was a Special Education teacher, as well as the author of "Journey in Consciousness".
She was preceded in...
Scott Phelps
August 28, 2025
Jay Scott Phelps, age 62, of Marianna, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Scott lived a life marked by faith, family, and an unwavering commitment to building—both in his professional craft and in the lives of those he loved.
Scott was a master builder whose passion for...
Christy Malette Cook
August 27, 2025
Christy Malette Cook, 40, of Sneads, Florida, died August 27, 2025, due to a tragic car accident.
She was born on January 16, 1985, to Tim and Stephanie Cook. Christy graduated from Marianna High School in 2003 and was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She always loved all things beauty and got her cosmetology certification. She loved all things makeup,...
Barbara Lee Bentley
August 24, 2025
Barbara Lee Bentley, 75 of Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in her home with her loving husband by her side. Barbara was born on September 30, 1949, in Marianna, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Roy Alvin Hobbs and Nettie Kay Roberts Daniels.She is survived by her husband, Fred Bentley; her children, Treva Thurman...
Raymon Eugene Bruner
August 24, 2025
Raymon Eugene Bruner, 78, of Graceville, Florida, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born on August 28, 1946, to the late John and Irene Nance Bruner. Raymon was one of five children and was proud to be a lifelong resident of Jackson County. November 24, 1990 he married Ann and they cherished every...
Joseph Brian McGaugh
August 23, 2025
J. Brian McGaugh, 46 of Marianna, Florida, died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born to Richard and Brenda McGaugh on November 26, 1978, in Leland, MS. With a six-year age difference, his sister was thrilled to have a baby brother join the family. With his impish grin, big eyes, and blonde curly locks, he won everybody’s heart.
As...
Jerry Ray Brookshire
August 22, 2025
Jerry Ray Brookshire, 83, of Fountain, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a life well lived--- mostly outdoors, often barefoot, and always on his own terms.
He was born on January 14, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, and from the start, he was the kind of man who preferred the outdoors to just about anything else....
Helen Faye Morris
August 22, 2025
Helen Faye Morris, 93 of Cottondale, Florida, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at her residence.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Morris worked for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 37 years as a bookkeeper, where she retired. She loved spending time with her family, her dog, Lulu, and working with her flowers. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
She...
Jearldene Mercer Hamilton
August 19, 2025
Jearldene Mercer Hamilton, 79, died August 19, 2025. She was born in Jackson County, Florida to Henry Grady and Laura Queen Ester Mercer on August 28, 1945.
She was married to the love of her life for 58 years when he died on August 4, 2022. They started their life together in Chattahoochee, Florida before homesteading in Grand Ridge, Florida a...
Clifton Kirby Taylor
August 18, 2025
Clifton Kirby Taylor, 41, died Monday, August 18, 2025, at Jackson Hospital. He was born March 26, 1984, to the late Kirby and Dawn Taylor.
Beyond his love for his family and the Sunland community, Cliff found great enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life. Music, television and his iPad brought him immense entertainment. The staff at Sunland became an integral...
Liz Stuart
August 2, 2025
Mary "Liz" Stuart, 67, of Cottondale, Florida, died Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Liz was born September 6, 1957, to the late Alto and Vitana Williams. She was married to the love of her life, David Stuart for 50 years at the time of her passing. Together, they built a life of love for their two daughters and their families. She was...
Huey Rentz
July 30, 2025
Huey Rentz, better known as “Buddy”, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the age of 89. He was born October 3, 1935, in Baker County, GA, to Alvin and Clara Bell Rentz. He grew up raising crops with his family, and later settled and made a life for himself in Greensboro, FL.
Buddy loved to raise horses and drive his...
Brenda Jean Clark
July 28, 2025
Brenda Jean Clark, age 76, of Malone, Florida passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Marianna Health & Rehab.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Martha Gertrude Smith. Brenda is survived by Joe Allen (companion), her children, Tim Clark (Mary) and Cindy Pelt (Clay), her grandchildren, Ryan Clark (Bailey), Lauryl Henry (Sean), Dylan Pelt (Stephanie), Corey...
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...
