Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Phillip Smith
August 8, 2024
Phillip Smith, “Smitty”, 68, of Altha, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Cottondale surrounded by loved ones.
He was born August 24, 1955, in Geneva, Alabama to James E. and Lucille C. Smith.
Smitty had several jobs throughout his life, but his favorite was his nine years at Piggly Wiggly in Blounstown.
His hobbies were fishing, watching westerns, wrestling,...
James Burke
August 7, 2024
James Donald Burke, 54, of Sneads, FL died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Southeast Medical Center.
He was born December 26, 1969 in Liberty County, FL to Murlene Pitts. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years before serving in the Navy Reserves and Army National Guard. He worked for the Department of Corrections and then Florida State Hospital.
After his...
Mildred Kathleen Biggs
August 7, 2024
Mildred Kathleen Biggs, 84, of Marianna, FL, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2024.
She was born on November 25, 1939 in Apalachicola, FL. Mrs. Biggs was a homemaker for most of her life, but also, worked for the Jackson County Health Department for over 10 years as a School Nursing Assistant at Golson Elementary. Mrs. Biggs...
Donnie Sullivan
August 5, 2024
Donald Richard "Donnie" Sullivan, 77, of Marianna passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, in Bonifay, Florida. He was born October 23, 1946, in Alliance (Sink Creek), Florida at his Grandpa, Pearson Peacock’s farm.
He retired over 20 years ago. He liked spending his time as a skilled craftsman with woodworking and was an amazing pencil artist. Donnie will be missed by...
Jason M. Tyms
July 27, 2024
Jason Matthew Tyms, 52, of Dothan, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, after a motor vehicle accident
He was born April 25, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois to Alex Tyms, Sr. and Melloney Louise Tyms. He met Deanne "Dee" Giglio in 2004 and they were together for 20 years eventually settling in Dothan. Jason and Dee were a dynamic team and were rarely...
Maria Chávez Alcalá
July 27, 2024
Maria Chávez Alcalá, 70 years old, of Marianna FL, departed to the presence of God on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Originally from Zacatecas, her heart belonged to Amado Nervo Durango where she grew up. Mrs. Alcalá resided in Florida for the last 12 years, where she moved after retiring with her husband, Jose Antonio Alcalá. Her faith was always anchored...
Jeffrey Alan Arkins
July 27, 2024
Jeffrey Alan Arkins, 61, of Sneads, FL, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born to John and Carolyn Babush Arkins in Milwaukee March 7, 1963.
He enjoyed many things, from paintball and four-wheeling to music and movies. Jeffrey was gifted in building model cars and robots, as well as wood carving. He...
Ricky Neil Gurosky
July 26, 2024
Ricky Neil Gurosky, 68 of Greenwood, Florida passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born to Louis Cecil and Doris June Gurosky on August 21, 1955 in Birmingham, AL.
He was a strong believer in God, family and country. He was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather that served our country in the U.S....
Malrie Glen Shores
July 26, 2024
Malrie Glen Shores, 86, of Kynesville, FL died Friday, July 26, 2024 at the home of his daughter in Dothan, AL.
Mr. Shores was born, June 4, 1938 in Marianna to Daniel and Pearlie Kent Shores. He was proud of his service to his country having served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years.
In 1975 he moved back to Kynesville...
Sammy Wilson Deal
July 24, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sammy Wilson Deal, who left us on July 24, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born September 28, 1954, in Dothan, AL to Wilson and Hazel Deal. Sammy was a hard-working, loving man who always made time for his family. Even while working for the Florida Department...
Dianne Clark
July 23, 2024
Dianne Clark, 72, of Bascom, Florida passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Panama City, FL. She was born January 27, 1952 in Graceville, FL to the late Max and Kathryn Clark. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Charlene Pettis Polston
July 21, 2024
Charlene Pettis Polston, 87, of Sneads died Sunday, July 21, 2024. Charlene was the oldest of three children born to Charlie and Olive Love in Winter Haven, Florida on June 15, 1937. She graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1955. On November 4, 1955, she married Cecil Pettis. Their daughter, Charlotte was born to them in 1956, and then...
Sybil E. Griffin
July 19, 2024
Sybil E. Griffin, 87, of Sneads, Florida died Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born May 23, 1937 in Columbia, SC to Rabon and Daisey Bell Moody. She faithfully served the Lord as a wife, mother, grandmother, and pastor’s wife. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was always ready to make them laugh. She never missed an opportunity to...
Terry Lee Casey
July 13, 2024
Terry Lee Casey, 65, of Bascom, FL died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Southeast Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1959, in Marianna, FL to Early and Gladys Casey. Terry was always a hard worker and always made sure he could provide for his family. Even while he worked for the Jackson County Department of Corrections, he stayed busy...
Wanda Hamilton McArdle
July 12, 2024
Wanda Hamilton McArdle, 76, of Slocomb died Friday, July 12, 2024 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. Wanda was the sweetest woman you’ve ever met. These last few years she has spent her time at home with her husband Terry. Before that you might have saw her at Malone City Café, or Dothan Livestock Café where she worked for several years....
Deborah Jean Pope
July 10, 2024
Deborah Jean Pope, 71, of Creston, Iowa entered eternal rest Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her home in Creston.
Deborah was born in Chattahoochee, Florida on December 18, 1952, the daughter of Julian Waddell and Eldis Jane (Basford) Pope. She grew up in Grand Ridge, Florida, attended school there and played the Coronet in her high school marching band. Deborah graduated...
Evelyn Vernita Melvin
July 8, 2024
Evelyn Vernita Melivn, 89, formerly of Alford, Florida died Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born May 30, 1935 in Marianna, FL to William and Cora Lee Vickery. She was a proud army wife to Walter Melvin and together they had four children. They made a life together in Alford, Florida where they enjoyed their family and church. She loved...
Faye H. Gable
July 5, 2024
Faye H. Gable, 96, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at Marianna Health & Rehabilitation. She was born August 12, 1927, in Trenton, Florida, to Henry and Thelma Hutchinson. Growing up as the 8th youngest in a family of 9 children taught her a lot. Because her father worked as a sharecropper throughout North & Central Florida, which required frequent moves,...
Kimberly Ann Brown
July 5, 2024
Kimberly Ann Brown, 60, of Marianna, Florida passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at Jackson Hospital. Â Born to Jerry and Janice Brannon, Kimberly was a native of Jackson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Brannon and Janice Syfrett Brannon. Â Her survivors include her children, Keisha Brown and Cory Brown; grandchildren, Austin Wertman and Nala Brown. There...
Steven Ross Foran
July 2, 2024
Steven Ross Foran, 64 of Marianna, FL died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation. He was born August 27, 1959 to George Patrick and Hazel Jeanette Foran. Steven attended and played baseball for Marianna High School, Chipola College, and Wallace Jr. College. He was a big fan of the Florida State Seminoles, an all-around sports fan. He...
