Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Martha A. Long
September 7, 2024
Martha A. Long, 84, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Marianna Health and Rehab.
She was born February 7, 1940 in Jasper, TN to William and Virginia Anderson. She was a devoted Christian, serving the Lord all of her life. For two years, she and her husband Leon, along with their two children, called Bolivia home while they served as missionaries...
LaVerne Edwards Long
September 4, 2024
LaVerne Edwards Long, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born in her beloved Bascom to John Edwards and Mattie Helen Harden Edwards. She lived the majority of her life in Bascom. Her later years were spent in Trenton then Newnan, GA to be near her daughters.
In addition to owning and working in a general store with her...
Karen Dianne Beeler
September 2, 2024
Karen Dianne Beeler’s battle with Cancer ended peacefully at Flower’s Hospital in Dothan, AL on Monday, September 2, 2024.
Karen loved to sing worship songs about Jesus and His goodness with her church choir at Friendship Baptist Church of Malone, Florida. She was also passionate about helping children and taught children’s classes, both at church and at work. She was a...
Marjorie Ford
September 1, 2024
Margie Ford, 65, of Marianna, Florida died Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Jackson Hospital.
She was born March 11, 1959, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Albert and Marjorie Harris. She was married to her husband, Charles Ford in 1979, and then her significant other, Dennis Hatcher in 1996.
Margie started working in construction with her dad, Al Harris, when she was a teenager....
Ottis C. Ellerbee
August 27, 2024
In loving memory of Ottis Carter Ellerbee, 93, of Marianna, FL born on October 17, 1930, in Wausau, FL to Ledger and Pansy Jones Carter. Ottis was called home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Jackson Hospital.
Ottis was a devoted wife to John G. Ellerbee, and a loving and nurturing mother...
Tony H. Comerford
August 25, 2024
Tony Comerford, age 76, of Marianna, Florida passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1948, in Cypress, Florida to John Phillip Comerford, Sr. and Mattie Owens Comerford. He lived a life filled with fun, adventure, and years of hard work. After attending public schools in Jackson County, he was drafted into...
Kenneth Clark "Ken" White
August 23, 2024
Kenneth Clark "Ken" White, age 62, of Suwanee, GA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Ken was a proud graduate of Marianna High School. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and later obtained his MBA from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business. A distinguished marketing executive, Ken led sports marketing for The Coca-Cola...
Kathy Diane Weeks Arceneaux
August 18, 2024
Kathy Diane Weeks Arceneaux, 66 of Cottondale, Florida died Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her residence with her family surrounding her.
She was born February 20, 1958 in California to Earl and Doris Ewers.
She loved fiercely, especially her family and animals. She was a barrel racer, dog lover and all-around cowgirl. She was extremely proud of her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...
Frances Davis Shadburn
August 12, 2024
Frances Davis Shadburn, 81, of Cottondale, Florida died Monday, August 12, 2024 at South East Medical Center.
Frances was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt whose life touched many. She was born November 1, 1942 in Jackson County to Helen Howell Davis and Ezra Morea Davis. Frances lived a life filled with love, faith, and compassion. She dedicated her...
Tommie Richard Boone
August 12, 2024
Tommie “Richard” Boone, 61, of Marianna, Florida died Monday, August 12, 2024, at South East Medical Center.
He was born May 23, 1963, in Marinna, FL to the late Tommie Edward “Bud” and Margaret Chafin Boone.
Richard graduated from Marianna High School class of 1981. He was always a hard worker and a dedicated farmer. He spent most of his time outdoors,...
Harold Lee Logan
August 9, 2024
Harold Lee Logan, 83, of Panama City, Florida died Friday, August 9, 2024 at Ascension Sacred Heart in Panama City.
He was born November 27,1940 to Roland and Mattie Logan of Alliance, FL. His fondest memories were spending time with his Uncle Rob and Aunt Goldie. He passed away at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay on August 9, 2024 after suffering respiratory...
Herman R. Burroughs, Jr.
August 9, 2024
Herman Ralph Burroughs, Jr, 71, of Malone, Florida, died at his residence on Friday, August 9, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. His struggle is over and he is now healed completely.
He was born in Marianna, FL, to Ralph & Ina Burroughs on November 25, 1952. In 1974, he met the true love of his life, Marie Baxter. They...
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....
