Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Elaine P. Folsom
May 14, 2025
Elaine P. Folsom, 68, of Marianna, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her residence.
Elaine was born in Dothan, AL and raised in Graceville, FL. She spent her early years between Pensacola and Marianna until she made Marianna a permanent residence in the mid 60's. She was raised with a strong foundation of faith and family which she carried...
Terry Lee Banning
May 12, 2025
Terry Lee Banning, 76, of Alford, Florida died Monday, May 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1948, in McAllen, Texas to Sylvan Banning and Norma Hickman Banning, and raised in Richmond, Indiana.
In 1966 he moved to Sarasota, FL where he graduated Riverview High School in 1967. Terry's careers were his passion and joy. He traveled the...
Tommie Proctor
May 12, 2025
Tommie Judy Proctor, 72, formerly of Jackson County, died Monday, May 12, 2025.
She was born September 13, 1952 to Buddy and Ruth Crutchfield in Graceville, Florida. Always a hard worker, Tommie continually put her family first. She loved animals and watching Food Network. No day was too bad that a sweet treat couldn’t fix.
Tommie was preceded in death by her...
Edwin Lawson Mozley, Sr.
May 12, 2025
Mr. Edwin Lawson Mozley, Sr., a lifelong resident of the Malone area, died peacefully May 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his four children. He would have been 100 years old on October 14, a milestone that was looked forward to by those who knew him. Mr. Mozley was known as a kind, honest, and true Southern gentleman. He loved...
Benjamin Shoemaker
May 11, 2025
Benjamin Shoemaker, 79, of Malone, Florida died Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Ben was a hard worker and devoted family man. He worked for 42 years with the Federal State Inspection Service inspecting peanuts, fruits, and vegetables across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and wood working. He was known as Master Craftsman. He loved his...
Oneita Yon Coley
May 10, 2025
Mrs. Oneita Coley (Humpy,) passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1929 in Blountstown, FL to Jack and Ola Yon (Keels).
She lived a full life serving and taking care of others. She retired from Florida State Hospital then becoming a full-time caregiver. Oneita enjoyed fishing and working in her flowers. She always looked...
Lawrence Spak, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Lawrence Spak, Jr., 71 of Marianna, FL passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Courtyard Healthcare Center.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Peter F. Zimmerle
May 8, 2025
Peter F. Zimmerle, 80, of Marianna, Florida died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Jackson Hospital.
Pete was born in Fort Wayne Indiana, graduated Scecina Memorial High School and attended Evansville College in Indiana. He was also a member and affiliate of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. In 1966 he joined the United States Army where he served as a flight engineer...
Janice Sangster Atwell
May 4, 2025
Janice Sangster Atwell, affectionately known as Jan, Nana, or Aunt Faye, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2025, in Sanford, NC, at the age of 78. Born November 21, 1946, in Altha, FL, Janice was the cherished daughter of the late Martha Baggett and JD Sangster. She is once again reunited with her beloved husband, Thomas Atwell...
Glenda N. Chason
May 2, 2025
Glenda N. Chason, 66, of Sneads, Florida died Friday, May 2, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama.
She was born June 21, 1958, to David and Tessie Poole. A lifelong resident of Jackson County she built a life with her husband of 45 years Garry Chason. She was always a loving wife and proud mother to Brandon.
Glenda was a great...
Ronald Eugene Dickens
May 1, 2025
Ronald E. Dickens, 50 of Bascom, Florida peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after a brief and sudden illness.
Ronald accomplished many things in life. He graduated from Sneads High School as Co-Valedictorian, Class of 1992. He was employed at Bradley's IGA as the Meat Market Manager until the store closed. He obtained his Commercial...
Kathryn Elizabeth Banks
May 1, 2025
Kathryn E. Banks, affectionately known as “Kitty” escaped the sufferings of this life into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 1, 2025, at the Courtyard. Kitty passed peacefully with her children by her side and will be greatly missed. She was 93.
Kitty was born to the late William C. Kimes, Sr. and Josephine Curci Kimes on April...
Rev. Louie D. Pettis
May 1, 2025
Reverend Louie D. Pettis entered his eternal home on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born February 9, 1938, to the late Jessie Alvin Pettis and Nora Elizabeth. He was one of eleven Pettis children and was born a twin to Dewey. He and the love of his life, Earline, built a life together...
Elizabeth Louise "Liz" Miller
April 26, 2025
Elizabeth Louise “Liz” Miller, 71, of Alford, Florida died Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Jackson Hospital.
She loved her family and cherished every moment she had being a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time in nature, especially with her flowers and birds. She was an avid book reader and passed her love of reading to her grandson Wyatt.
She is...
Harold Edwin Duce
April 25, 2025
Harold Edwin Duce of Two Egg, Florida died Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home, after a lengthy decline in his health. He was born in Jackson County Florida, on February 26, 1934. He was a resident of Gulf Breeze, Florida from 1970 to 2005.
Edwin served his country in the United States Air Force and then worked for Firestone in...
Ronald Franklin Smith
April 22, 2025
Ronald Franklin Smith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully departed this life on April 22, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 20, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, Ronald was a man of many talents and a loving spirit, whose presence enriched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Ronald dedicated his professional life to the...
Pierre Duelz
April 22, 2025
Pierre Christian Duelz, 70, died April 22, 2025, at Southeast Health Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1954, to Christian E. Duelz and Evelyn Duelz.
He was a hard-working man of great faith who gave of himself to his church and community. His love of God guided his life in many ways. He enjoyed going on mission trips, landscaping, construction,...
Thomas Rock
April 16, 2025
Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Rock, 28, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 after a lifelong battle with Cerebral Palsy.
Tommy was born May 18, 1997 in Geneva, Illinois to Andrew Thomas and Dawn Rock. He loved learning and passing his knowledge on to others. He was an expert on dinosaurs and most anything prehistoric. His favorite TV shows were in...
Shirley Logan Tompkins
April 16, 2025
Shirley Logan Tompkins (May 16, 1935 - April 16, 2025)
Shirley Tompkins almost made it to her 90th birthday, but she was right on time to spend her first Easter in Heaven. She exemplified a life lived with love, purpose, and deep faith.
Shirley was born and raised in the Two Egg/Lovedale community of Florida. She was the youngest of five siblings....
Rebecca Mae Morgan
April 11, 2025
Rebecca Mae Morgan, 64, of Bascom, Florida died Friday, April 11, 2025, at Southeast Medical Center.
Becky loved her family and was so proud of her children and grandchildren. She was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Crystal Marie Carter.
She is survived by her son, Michael Carter; grandsons,...
