Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Michael "Mike" Dane Melvin
January 20, 2012
Mike Melvin, age 63 of Marianna began his eternal life Friday, January 20, 2012. Mike was born in Marianna to the late J.P. and Chris Melvin. He graduated from Marianna High Class of 1966 and attended Chipola Jr. College. He retired from FDOT after 41 years of service in 2010, at which time he began his second career with GPI...
Berniece K. Grindle
January 19, 2012
Berniece K. Grindle, died Thursday, January 19th in Winter Park, Fl., at age 84. Born in 1927, the daughter of John L. Kirkland and Mary Newsom Kirkland of Bonifay, Fl. Following graduation from Florida state university, she moved to Marianna in 1949 and married her devoted husband, Robert S. Grindle, Jr. in 1956. She retired in 1985 following a career...
Carl Edward Delph
January 19, 2012
Carl E. Delph of West Carrolton, Ohio died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Jackson Hospital. A native of St. Charles, VA. Mr. Delph had resided in West Carrolton for most of his life and was employed with Miami Paper Co. for over 40 years. A US Army veteran he served during the Korean conflict and was of the Baptist faith....
Grace Tharpe Purvis
January 16, 2012
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Grace Tharpe Purvis, 103, of Marianna died Monday, January 16, 2012 in Marianna. She was a native of Washington County, a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Gene Purvis and wife, Polly of Marianna; three grandchildren, Nena Purvis Dols, Julia Purvis and Mark Purvis. Funeral...
Eva Odell Smith
January 16, 2012
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Eva Smith, 92, of Dothan, formerly of Columbus, Georgia died Monday, January 16, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was a native of Black, Alabama. She was employed with the Bibb Manufacturing Company in Columbus for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Smith; one son, Billy...
Jeannie Fears Brooks
January 13, 2012
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Jeannie Fears Brooks, 56, of Altha, died Friday January 13, 2012 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. She was born in Donalsonville GA., worked as manager of Beall's Outlet in Tallahassee, prior, she was the manager of Beall's Department Store in Marianna for several years. Survivors include her husband, James Brooks of Altha,...
Inez Tyus Williams
January 13, 2012
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Inez Tyus Williams 79, of Grand Ridge died Friday, January 13, 2012 at her residence in the presence of her children. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Wesleyan Church in Grand Ridge. Survivors include three sons, Burton Williams of Tampa,...
Nancy L. Postlethwait
January 12, 2012
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 FAX www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com Nancy L. Postlethwait, 91, of Marianna died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Medical Center in Dothan. Arrangements will be handled by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Margaret Louise Pszczola
January 10, 2012
James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Margaret Louise Pszczola, 74, of Marianna passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Jackson Hospital. Born in Teagis, KY, Mrs. Pszczola was a former resident of Dayton, Ohio and had resided in Jackson County for the past 15 years. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death...
Opal Louise Bozeman
January 5, 2012
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Opal Louise Bozeman, 89, of Marianna, died Thursday, January 05, 2012 in Marianna. She is preceded in death by her husband, David D. Bozeman; parents, Charles P. and Audra Slater Peacock; one son Charles E. Bozeman She is survived by two daughters, Carol Davis and Audra Dawson and husband, Winfred all of Marianna;...
Laura Liegh
January 4, 2012
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 fax Laura Beth Leigh, 57, of Greenwood passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. Laura was a native of Bay County, had resided in Jackson County most of her life, was a former employee of Chipola Abstract, most recently...
Lane Harris
January 1, 2012
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Theron Lane Harris, 71, of Malone, Fl., passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his home after an extended illness. T.Lane graduated from Graceville High School Class of 1959 and then Chipola Jr. College. He served his country with the U.S. Navy and afterwards graduated from Florida State University School of Music. He...
Ora "Mama Land" Bee Land
December 30, 2011
Ora Bee Land, 89, of the Rocky Creek Community went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, December 30, 2011. Born in Houston County, Al., Mama Land as she was affectionately known was a life long resident of Jackson County, a member of the Cypress Community Church and truly loved her family. She was preceded in death by her...
Vivian Louise Taylor
December 27, 2011
Vivian Taylor, 76, of Alford died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at her home in Alford. A native of Altha, Mrs. Free had resided in Jackson County for the past 40 years where she was employed at the Jackson County School System and was a member of Pilgrim Rest Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Frances Marie Corbin
December 25, 2011
Frances Marie Corbin, 69, of Florence, Kentucky died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at the home of her daughter. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Corbin was a former bookkeeper for Grimsley, Cavin and Company of Marianna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Corbin, a daughter, Brenda Kay Donovan; her parents, Roscoe Luke and Annie Lois Chambliss- Platt....
Erleen Eachen
December 25, 2011
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Sarah Erleen Eachen, 90, of Marianna died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Jackson Hospital. She was born near Malone, lived most of her life in Jackson County. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved her niece and nephews and their families very much. Survivors include one brother, Sammie Joe...
Arthur Ziegler
December 24, 2011
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Arthur C. Ziegler Sr. of Marianna, Florida died on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the age of 71 at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Art was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, but lived in Salisbury, Maryland & the Delmarva Peninsula during his early years working in the family awning business. After serving as an honorably...
Naomi Mayes
December 20, 2011
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 FAX www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com Naomi Mayes, 98, of Marianna died Dec. 20, 2011. Arrangements will be announced James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com
Betty Regina Sims
December 19, 2011
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Betty Regina Sims, 69, of Marianna died Monday Dec. 19, 2011 at her residence. She was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed and always remembered in our hearts and everyday life. Survivors include husband, William I. Sims of Marianna; one daughter, Stacey Sims Russell; one son, Daren...
Sidney Polston
December 18, 2011
SIDNEY POLSTON Sidney Buford Polston, of Graceville, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 in Tallahassee, after an extended illness. He was 83. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Damascus Baptist Church, Graceville, with Rev. Jimmy Legg and Rev. Chester Padgett officiating. Burial will follow in Marvin Chapel Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral...
