Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Joseph Carson Ditty
October 9, 2025
Joseph Carson Ditty, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2025 at the age of 83.
Born on September 21, 1942 in Jackson County, Joe lived a life marked by loyalty, integrity, and devotion to his family. His love for his Lord and Savior was above all else, and it was evident to...
Dale Vance Clubb
October 8, 2025
Dale Clubb, age 80, of Greenwood, Florida, passed away at his home on October 8, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1945, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to James Houston Clubb and Maebelle Roberts Clubb. He was a proud graduate of Denham Springs High School.After high school, Dale proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam...
Charles Lamar Evans
October 5, 2025
Charles Lamar Evans was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on January 16, 1938, to Charlie and Myrtice Evans. In time, the family was completed with the addition of his beloved sister, Jane Ethridge (Bobby). Eventually, the family made their home in Marianna, Florida, a place that would shape much of the joy and friendship that filled their life.
Charles attended Marianna High...
Glen Duncan
October 1, 2025
James Glen Duncan, 64, of Altha, Florida, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Jackson Hospital in Marianna. He was born September 24, 1961, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Sam Henry Duncan, Jr. and Othella Ellen Sewell.
Glen retired from the Sunland Center, where he dedicated many years of his life. He had a passion for various interests, enjoying watching Star Trek and...
Kenneth Cain
September 29, 2025
Kenneth Gene "Ken" Cain, age 82, passed away on September 26, 2025, in Marianna, Florida. Born on April 21, 1943, in Geneva County, Alabama, Ken lived a life marked by dedication—to his country, his work, and those he loved.
Ken proudly served in the United States Army for nine years, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. During the Vietnam War, he...
Martha Skipper
September 28, 2025
Martha Skipper, 63, of Bonifay, Florida, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida.
Arrangements will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Billy Dickson
September 28, 2025
Billy Dickson, 84, of Tallahassee, FL, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Centre Pointe Health & Rehab. He was born December 6, 1940, to WB and Prudence Dickson in Grand Ridge, FL. He graduated from Grand Ridge High School in Grand Ridge, FL, and Chipola College in Marianna, FL.
He served in the United States Air Force for five years in...
Jarrod Peacock
September 25, 2025
Jarrod Peacock, 51, passed away September 25, 2025, at Gulf Coast Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1974, to Bruce and Margaretlyn Revel Peacock.
Jarrod was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and loved his town. He was always ready for an adventure, especially if it involved a sweet treat at the end. He deeply enjoyed music, coffee, cake, WWE,...
Martha Mercer Magee
September 24, 2025
Martha Mercer Magee, 85, passed away September 24, 2025, at Chipola Health & Rehab.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Naomi Coleman Willhelm
September 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Naomi Coleman Willhelm announces her passing on September 21, 2025.
She was born to JT Coleman and Mary Nita Robinson Coleman on May 10, 1934, in Bascom, Florida.
Naomi was passionate about sewing and her ministry with the Kingdom Hall. She took great joy in making blankets for family, friends and anyone that...
Arthur Truman Richards
September 17, 2025
Arthur Truman Richards, 77, of Sneads, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Fernie Emerson Richards and Iduma McKinnie Richards on September 24, 1947, in Sneads, FL.
Truman was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family dearly and always enjoyed having everyone around his dinner table....
William Richard Berry
September 12, 2025
William Richard Berry, 59, passed away September 12, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1966, in Putnam County to Charles Raymond Berry and Jannie Louise Brown. He died Friday, September 12, 2025, at his residence. He built his life in Grand Ridge, where he worked for Ducky Johnson house movers for 25 years as a shop foreman. He was...
Dwayne Douglas Bentley
September 11, 2025
Dwayne Douglas Bentley, a devoted son, father, brother, and friend, was born in Dothan, Alabama, on March 25, 1975, and passed away on September 11, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of service, generosity, and love.
Dwayne proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Armed Forces — 7 years in the Army and 15 years in the...
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...
