Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Joseph Vincent Stephens
March 27, 2024
Joseph Vincent Stephens, 53 of Marianna, passed away on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 23, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Preston Leonard Stephens and Shirley Jean Wright. Joseph was a sandblaster and spray painter for over 30 years. He loved to fish, hunt, spend time outdoors and anything to do with his grandchildren....
Pierce Daniel Bratton II
March 18, 2024
Pierce Daniel Bratton, II, 70 of Sneads, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at Jackson Hospital. He was born August 27, 1953, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to Ralph and Helen Bratton. He was a musician and avid animal lover. Pierce is survived by his wife, Missy and two nephews, Jon and Jeff. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes...
Nora Leverne Sellers
March 16, 2024
Nora Laverne Sellers, 82, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Union General Hospital. Nora was born July 28, 1941, in Fender, Tift County Georgia to General Taylor and Mary Frances Zimpleman. Nora worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 25 years in Marianna, Florida. Throughout her career, she touched many lives. Prior to the death...
Charles Sipes
March 14, 2024
Charles Sipes, 82, of Marianna, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on August 15, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. In May 1960, Charles joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country for 24 years before retiring. July 12, 1980, he married Edna and together they traveled across the United...
Lee "Coot" Roy Torbett
March 12, 2024
Lee Roy (Coot) Torbett, 82, Marianna, Florida, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Chipola Health & Rehab. Lee Roy was born November 24, 1941, in Athens, TN, to Eugene and Naomia Torbett. He was drafted into the Army on August 12, 1964, where he served for two years. On September 14, 1970, he married Mary Lou Brick, and together they...
Miller Winget
March 10, 2024
Emmett “Miller” Winget. Born on August 22, 1955 in Chattahoochee, Florida to the late Emmett and Evelyn Hart Winget. Graduated from Greenwood High School in 1973. He retired after 30 years from the State of Florida, working as an Institutional Security Specialist I, at the Florida State Hospital. Miller enjoyed traveling, casinos, riding motorcycles and tending to his cows. He...
Gina Mae Colón
March 4, 2024
Gina Mae Colón gained her heavenly wings suddenly on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born February 13, 1989, in Manchester, CT, to Rafael and Theresa Colón. Affectionately called Gigi, by her friends and family, she was a kind and loving soul. There is no doubt that taking care of children was Gina’s calling and she loved every minute she...
James Hallet Lampman
March 2, 2024
James Hallet Lampman, 85, of Marianna, FL passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Marianna Health & Rehab. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Curtis Elvin Hamilton
March 2, 2024
Curtis Elvin Hamilton, 86, of Greenwood, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1938, in Hodgesville, AL to William and Nancy Hamilton. He served in the US Air Force for 18 years. During that time he served multiple tours, including Vietnam and Korea. He always enjoyed woodworking, fishing and gardening. Curtis was outside...
Herschell D. Riley
February 26, 2024
Herschell D. Riley, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by his family on February 26, 2024, at the age of 84. Born and raised in Washington County, Florida, Herschell graduated from Chipley High School in 1958. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1962 and proudly served his country at duty stations in Texas and...
Sheridan Dutton Dryden
February 25, 2024
Sheridan Dutton Dryden, aged 27, died on February 25, 2024. Sheridan was born on November 12, 1996, to Matt Dryden, Jr., and Debbie Revels Dryden. Sheridan enjoyed dance, pageant competitions, and cheerleading at Marianna High School. She participated in student government, FFA, BETA and National Honor Society at MHS. Sheridan was a member of the United Methodist Church of Marianna....
Carl Thomas Scarborough
February 23, 2024
Carl Thomas Scarborough, 63, of Marianna, FL passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox directing.
Alice Ruth Duce King
February 23, 2024
Alice Ruth Duce King was born in Two Egg, Florida, on November 22, 1936, to the late E. E. “Bill” Duce and Mary Emma (Horne) Duce. She joined her heavenly family on February 23, 2024, while surrounded by ones that love her dearly. Many knew her as “Ruth,” and those who adored her most knew her as “Meme.” Ruth was...
Millard Lipford
February 21, 2024
Millard Lipford, 87, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his residence. Millard was born July 25, 1936 in Marianna to Harmon and Verlie B. Lipford. A life-long residence of Jackson County, Millard spent the majority of his life farming and ranching. When he wasn’t working on the farm, he worked for the Marianna Auction Barn. In his...
Garey A. Jackson
February 20, 2024
Garey A. Jackson, 84, of Marianna, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. Loved by many, Garey was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Garey was born October 17, 1939 in Marianna, Florida to the late Pearl Daniels Jackson and Murray H. Jackson. He was one of eleven siblings, which was the beginning of...
Bobby Hughes Sr.
February 18, 2024
Bobby Breen Hughes, Sr., 82, of Marianna went to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 18, 2024 after a brief illness. Bobby was born in Cottonwood, AL to the late Odell and Sara Hughes. Bobby loved the Lord! He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Marianna where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, on...
Sheila Faye Nelson
February 18, 2024
Sheila Faye Nelson, 75, of Vernon, Florida passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Panama City, FL. She was born in Montgomery, AL to the late Clifton and Frances Aillen Henley on June 9, 1948. Sheila retired from Fountain Correctional Institute with 20+ years of service has a Clerk Typist III. She volunteered at The Blake Assisted Living, then became...
Jessie Tindell Edenfield
February 13, 2024
Jessie Tindell Edenfield, 76 passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Jackson Hospital, with family at his side. Jessie served his country in the United States Army, as a medic in the Vietnam war. After completing his tour, he returned to his hometown of Grand Ridge, Florida. He attended Lovedale Baptist Church. He was known as the “A/C Man”...
Elizabeth Mary Saunders
February 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that our beloved Elizabeth Mary “Liz” Saunders of Greenwood, Florida passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. She has been in Gainesville for the past four years in a memory unit near her brother, Wayne Davis. Elizabeth was born in Ocala, Florida on April 16, 1939. She graduated from Ocala High School...
Mavis Ima Robinson
February 11, 2024
Mavis Ima Robinson, 93, of Sneads, FL passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Marianna Health & Rehab. She was born in the Gordon, AL community to James Tyler Chumley and Essie Mae Chumley. Mavis was a long-time member of Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church. She was the manager of the Tom Thumb Store in Chattahoochee, FL and truly...
