Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
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...
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...
