Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Charles st. Clair Etheridge
February 11, 2024
Charles St. Clair Etheridge, 54, of Marianna, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born December 9, 1969, in Quincy, FL, the youngest child of David Lynn Etheridge and Ann Bower. He graduated from Marianna High School in 1987. He cherished and enjoyed the time he spent with his son, Elijah. He...
Stanley Cole Saunders
February 9, 2024
The family of Stanley Cole Saunders is saddened to announce his passing on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was 78 years old. A much-loved businessman, his family and friends knew him best as a husband, dad, grandfather, loyal friend, and a humble servant. Stan was born on July 21, 1945, to the late Stanley Spring Saunders and Ada Cole Saunders. ...
Bart William Brown
February 7, 2024
Bart William Brown, Jr. 81, of Alford, FL died Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Calhoun Liberty Hospital. He was an avid fisherman and loved being on the water. Trout fishing was his specialty and he spent as much time as he could fishing the ocean or at fishing camps. Bart was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Billy Brown...
Preston Lee Baxter
February 6, 2024
Preston Lee Baxter, 89, of Malone, FL died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Jackson Hospital. He was born May 4, 1934 to John Jackson “Edgar” and Leobia Baxter in Malone. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Baxter; parents; daughter, Marie Burroughs; and two sisters, Ados Ducker and Corene Hyatt. Preston is survived by his daughters, Terry Hatcher...
Wrenlee Reigh Martin
February 6, 2024
Wrenlee Reigh Martin was born Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to Trinity Grace and Austin Martin. She is survived by her parents, brother, Harrison Martin; grandparents, Joy and Chris Martin; Harriett Dudley and many family who loved her dearly. Private family services will be at Dykes Cemetery in Sneads, Florida with Pastor Juno Douglas officiating and James...
Cecil "Buddy" L. Neel
February 3, 2024
Cecil (Buddy) L. Neel, 76, of Grand Ridge, Florida, died Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 21, 1947 in Sneads, Florida to R. L. and Lorene Neel. Buddy was a very hardworking man in Construction and Carpentry in his younger years and enjoyed driving his old Dodge truck until he bought his newer White Toyota...
Charles W. Mershon
January 31, 2024
Charles W. Mershon, 77, of Grand Ridge died Wednesday Jan 31, 2024 at his home after a long illness. He was born Jan 18,1947 in South Amboy, NJ to George and Ann Mershon. He served his country from Jan 17, 1967 til Jan 22, 1969 in the US Army as a helicopter crew chief stationed Lake Hurst, NJ, one of...
John William Gregg
January 30, 2024
John William Gregg, age 80, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 16, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio to Bill and Helen Gregg. John served his country in The United States Army. Upon completing a tour in Germany, he returned to his hometown of Dayton, Ohio where he began what...
Claudia Ann Coursey
January 30, 2024
Claudia Ann Coursey, 83, of Cottondale, Florida passed away, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 31, 1940, the oldest child of Elmer and Cecelia Hozian Becker. She first married and moved to Panama City, FL with husband, Raymond Bittick and together they raised three children. After being widowed, she...
Charles Ernest Mock
January 28, 2024
Charles Ernest Mock, 93, of Marianna, FL died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Jackson Hospital. He was a 60-year member of Master Mason at the Harmony Masonic Lodge No. 3 of Marianna, as well as a member of the Marianna York Rite Bodies, and a Charter Member of Shaddi Shrine Temple. Charles was a past patron of the Marianna Chapter...
Pamela Deen Martin
January 23, 2024
Pamela Deen Martin, 75, of Marianna died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Capital Regional Hospital in Tallahassee, FL. She was born to Harvey and Virginia Pollock in Raleigh, NC, November 27, 1948. She was an avid reader, loved doing puzzles, loved her dog Maggie, attempting to grow vegetables and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Pamela was preceded in...
James Wade Hollon
January 22, 2024
James Wade Hollon, 75, of Bristol, died Monday January 22, 2024, at his home. He was born July 26,1948 in Altha Florida to James C. and Carrie McCoy Hollon. In 1996, he retired as Captain of Florida Department of Corrections after 25 years of service. In his younger days, he was an auto body mechanic for Bob Pforte and Charles...
Viola Simpson Jeter
January 14, 2024
Viola Simpson Jeter, 87, of Grand Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 12:08 AM, at Jackson Hospital. She was born in Farmville, North Carolina on May 9, 1936, to Horace and Reatha Simpson. She retired from Bell South with over 40 years of service in Jacksonville, Florida. She returned to Grand Ridge in...
Jim Richardson
January 13, 2024
Jimmy “Jim” Lee Richardson of Marianna, Florida, passed into Jesus’s loving arms on January 13, 2024. He loved the LORD and he spent many hours studying scripture, he loved his family, his church, his cats, his dogs, and the outdoors; walking in his trees; he also loved listening to good music, singing and playing the guitar. He was a faithful...
Loretta Sue Ganstine
January 12, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Loretta Sue Ganstine of Grand Ridge, FL on January 12, 2024. Loretta was a loving mother, devoted friend, treasured sister, and beloved wife. Loretta was born on January 27, 1955, in Centralia, IL. She devoted her life to her family, including her husband and three children, her four sisters and five brothers,...
Dr. Thomas A. Kinchen
January 11, 2024
Obituary for Dr. Thomas "Tom" Alexander Kinchen Thomas Alexander Kinchen was born on December 28, 1946, in Thomasville, Georgia to Annie Lou and George. He grew up in the Red Hills Region of Thomasville at Greenwood Plantation where his father was Plantation Foreman. A graduate of Central High School, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Psychology from Georgia...
Denver Harper Jr.
January 11, 2024
Denver Harper, Jr., 88 of Bicknell, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Marianna Health and Rehab. He was born to Denver and Ethel Harper on April 26,1935, in Washington, Indiana. Denver worked as a welder in the steel mills in Indiana, and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Harper and his...
Mildred "Millie" Louise Saylor
January 11, 2024
Mildred Louise “Millie” Saylor of Marianna, Fl., Passed away on January 11, 2024 at Jackson Hospital after an extended illness. Millie had a personality larger than life, she was unforgettable to say the least. Before retiring, Millie could be seen most days at Jim’s Steak House as assistant manager/hostess. She had a passion for serving and socializing with the patrons....
Giacomina "Jackie" Rogers
January 9, 2024
Giacomina "Jackie" Rogers, age 95, of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born April 12, 1928, to Alessandro and Mariantonia Russo in Minori, Italy. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Alfonso, Paulo, Tony, Gildo; three sisters, Rosina, Anna, Lucia; her husbands, Ralph John Delgrego and Howard Rogers; her...
Lillie V. Cloud
January 8, 2024
Lillie Vivian Cloud, 98, of Dellwood, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Jackson Hospital, after a short illness. She was one of the founding members and oldest living member of Welcome Assembly of God Church in Grand Ridge. Lillie “Rosebud” retired from Florida State Hospital with over 30 years of service where she was employed as a charge...
