Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Barbara Beck
April 5, 2026
Barbara Beck, age 80, of the Lovedale/Two Egg Community passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 21, 1946, in Lovedale to Woodrow and Joyce Hall.
Barbara had a big personality and loved spending time outdoors. Whether she was cutting grass or riding the dirt roads on her golf cart with her sister, Mary, those...
Elizabeth Jane Chafin
May 16, 2026
Elizabeth Jane Chafin, lovingly known as “Memaw,” passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 81 at Marianna Health and Rehab Center. She was born to Robert Austin and Gladys Culver Austin on August 9, 1944, in Blountstown, and lived a life centered on love, family, and kindness. Elizabeth made her home in Marianna, Florida, where she...
Bobby Eugene Perkins
May 16, 2026
Bobby Perkins, 73, died peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2026, at home in Marianna following a brief illness.
A native of Jackson County who grew up in Bascom, Bobby was an avid outdoorsman who loved working with power tools. He was a huge fan of the Grit channel, babies and toddlers, pets, the Boston Celtics, the Indiana Fever and Southern country cooking.
He...
Patricia Burge
May 15, 2026
Patricia Ann Burge, 81, of Marianna, Florida passed away Friday, May 15, 2026.
Pat was born in Marianna Florida on February 7, 1945, to Emily and Rudell Cutchin. After graduating from Marianna High School, she joined the Navy while serving as the admiral’s secretary, she met and fell in love with Harold Burge, the admiral’s chauffeur. They married and she transitioned...
John Mark Daniel
May 12, 2026
John Mark Daniel, age 70 of Tallahassee, FL died Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by several family members.
Graveside service was Friday, May 15, 2026, in Woodville Cemetery, 1900 Lawhon Road, Tallahassee, FL. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Franklin Glenell Conner
May 10, 2026
With unwavering faith in his Savior, a prince among men has gone on to his heavenly reward. Mr. Franklin Glenell Conner passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida, after extended battles with cancer.
Mr. Conner, the oldest son and middle child of Zetika (LZ) and Beatrice Daniels Conner, was born on January 17, 1937, at...
Wayne Paul
May 1, 2026
Floyd Wayne Paul, 66 of Bonifay, Florida, died Friday, May 1, 2026, at Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City. Wayne was born to Odell and Peggy Riffie Paul on August 27, 1959, in Sebring, Florida.
To many, Wayne was known by his nickname “Moondog”. He acquired this name in his younger years, during a time that he lived a wild, addicted,...
Johnny Howard, Jr.
May 1, 2026
Johnny Howard Jr., 95, of Marianna, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born to Johnny William "Bill" Howard and Rosie Mae Jackson Howard on August 6, 1930.
Johnny "Papa" was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and kept up with his Bible studies and prayer every chance he got. He always spread hope,...
James W. Shuemake
April 30, 2026
James Warren Shuemake, 80, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 3O, 2026, at his home in Marianna, Florida, surrounded by his loving wife of 58 years and family.
He was born December 23, 1945, in Chipley, Florida to the late F.H. and Tidie Kirkland Shuemake. He graduated in 1966 and served in the US Army. He retired from Sunland of Marianna.
James is...
Royce D. Hardy
April 30, 2026
Royce Daniels Hardy, a lifelong resident of Marianna passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Royce was known as one of the four sisters who worked at the local telephone company as an operator, as evidenced by an article in the Jackson County Floridan on October 20, 1961. From there, she was the church secretary at First Baptist Church. Royce made her...
Konstantinos "Gus" Fotopoulos
April 28, 2026
Konstantinos “Gus” Fotopoulos was born in Greece on November 18, 1961. However, as a child his parents moved to the United States, and on March 20, 1978, he became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States.
He was called by his nickname, “Gus” which was given to him by his father. He was the only child of his parents and they...
Susan Alice Shirey
April 26, 2026
Susan Alice Shirey, 78, passed away peacefully from this life, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her home. Susan was born November 15, 1947, in Marinette, Wisconsin to Dorothy Walker Fesperman and Francis Louis Korman. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; siblings, Michael Korman, David Korman, Gary Fesperman, Sandy Trexler, and Lindy Korman....
Juanita A. Laramore Prinz
April 25, 2026
Juanita Laramore Prinz, 91, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Marianna Health and Rehab in Marianna, Florida. Nita was born December 8, 1934, in Marianna, Florida to Audie and Lillian Sullivan Laramore.
She grew up in the Dry Creek area out of town and met her future husband, Carl Prinz in Marianna while he was stationed at Graham Air Force...
Caroline Elizabeth Ward Richards
April 23, 2026
Caroline Elizabeth Ward Richards, age 86, of Tallahassee, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 25, 1939, in Graceville, FL, Caroline was the daughter of Mattie Mae and A.C. Ward. She was raised in Jackson County and carried the values of faith, family, and hard work with her throughout her life.
Caroline devoted more than...
Charles Hill Russ, Sr.
April 22, 2026
Charles Hill Russ, Sr., age 87, of Malone died Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Marianna Nursing & Care Center.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Billy Doyle Bowden
April 19, 2026
Billy Doyle Bowden, age 89, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Orange Park Hospital.
Graveside funeral services will be 11:30 AM (cdt) Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery in Bascom, Florida, with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
A meal will be served following the ceremony at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Bascom, Florida, for all...
Andrew John O'Connor, Sr.
April 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew "Andy" O'Connor, lovingly known as "Anch" to his family. Born on January 14, 1966, Andy departed this world on April 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of joy, kindness, and unwavering love.
Andy was a man whose presence was as vibrant as his laughter. His joyful personality could light...
Gladys Marie Douglas
April 17, 2026
Gladys Marie Douglas, age 89 of Vernon, Florida, was ushered into the presence of the Lord, Friday, April 17th, 2026, at Marianna Nursing and Care Center. She was born Saturday, July 25th, 1936, in Kinard, Florida. She attended Kinard School and would graduate from Blountstown High School in 1954. She married Roy Douglas on June 13th, 1954, and they journeyed...
Frances Williams
April 16, 2026
Frances Mercer Williams, 89, of Grand Ridge, Florida, died Tuesday, April 16, 2026, at the Courtyard in Marianna, Florida.
She was born October 13, 1936, in Sneads, Florida to Hubert and Tennie Moneyham Mercer. She worked at Sunland Center for many years as a Pastry Cook before she retired.
Frances took her signature chocolate cake to as many events as she could...
Sharon Ann Lawson
April 15, 2026
Sharon Ann Lawson, 74, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her residence.
She was born August 19, 1951, in Pennsylvania. Sharon worked for Sunland for over 20 years before retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In her later years her world revolved around her family and she made the most of every moment she...
