Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Virginia "Ginger" Ann Kennedy
October 19, 2023
Virginia "Ginger" Ann Kennedy, 84, of Tallahassee, died peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at her residence in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born October 3, 1939, in Bay County, Florida to Thomas Eugene and Mozelle Freeman Martin. She met the love of her life, John B. Kennedy, Jr., in the summer of 1963 and married in March of 1964. They...
Sarah Helen Webb
October 18, 2023
Sarah Helen Webb, age 84, of Sneads, Florida passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Grangeburg, Alabama. Sarah married the love of her life, Clinton H. Webb in 1957. They built a life together full of love and laughter. They spent much of their life in Sneads, Florida raising...
Wanda Ann Bissonnette
October 16, 2023
Wanda Bissonnette, 76 of Grand Ridge, Florida died Monday, October 16, 2023, at Chipola Health & Rehab. She was born April 30, 1947 and spent most of her life in Greensboro, FL. She was a loving mother and Meme and called family by many friends. She touched the hearts of many people throughout her life. She loved the Florida State...
Deane Bloss
October 16, 2023
Homer Deane Bloss, 89, died October 16, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 12, 1934, and married his wife, Saundra Lee, on April 4, 1969. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years; nine children, 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The memorial service will take place 3:00 PM Sunday, October 22, 2023,...
David Lee Banks
October 13, 2023
David Lee Banks, age 63, passed away to join his Lord on October 13, 2023, peacefully at Marianna Health & Rehab Center after he strongly and bravely battled cancer. David was born on August 17, 1960 in Hialeah, Florida. David lived most of his life in Greenwood, Florida, except for the times that his work as an Ironworker, would take...
Samuel W. Palmer
October 13, 2023
Samuel W. Palmer, 63, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, October 13, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be 11AM Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Riverside Cemetery with Greg Roberts officiating and James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
Richard "Rick" C. Tidwell
October 13, 2023
Richard C. “Rick” Tidwell, 77, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, October 13, 2023 at his residence. Rick was born March 1, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Marianna High School in 1964, then he proudly served his country in the US Army. He loved to watch football, especially Alabama and Florida State Football, watch NASCAR and play bingo. The...
Earline W. McMillan
October 8, 2023
Earline W. McMillan, 88, of Marianna, Florida died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Jackson Hospital. She was born in Malone, Florida to Albert and Lilliemae Williams. She loved music and had a beautiful alto voice. She loved all of her animals throughout the years, most recently her cat, Gilbert. She is survived by her children, Connie Tyus (Steve) of Sneads,...
Sarah T. Hughes
October 8, 2023
Sarah T. Hughes, age 89 of Grand Ridge, Florida, died peacefully surrounded by family at Brookdale Bluewater Bay in Niceville, Florida on Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born in Lakeland, Florida; the fifth of six children and spent most of her childhood near Bascom and Malone in Jackson County, Florida. Sarah graduated from Malone High School in 1952. She...
James "Buddy" William Prather
October 6, 2023
James William "Buddy" Prather, 88 of Cottondale, Florida died Friday, October 6, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. He was born to Pearl and George William Prather, Sr. in St. Cloud, Florida on November 14, 1934. He grew up in St. Cloud and served in the U S Army on an overseas tour. Buddy was a three-county deputy sheriff for the Mormon...
Mary Schwencke
October 5, 2023
Mary Louise Schwencke, 88, of Marianna, Florida died Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Windsor, New York to James and Hannah Keller. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Schwencke. She is survived by two children and four grandchildren. Private services will be at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with James & Sikes...
Lotus Paige
October 2, 2023
Lotus Paige passed away on October 2, 2023, at the age of 56. Born on February 28, 1967.
A proud graduate of Marianna High School, Lotus achieved the significant honor of Valedictorian in 1984. She further pursued her education at Florida State University, graduating in 1988. Her academic excellence was indicative of her commitment to lifelong learning and her passion for...
Susan Renee Carr
September 24, 2023
On September 24, 2023, Susan Renee Jackson Carr, 67, of Grand Ridge, FL passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Susan was born on February 23, 1956 to James Leslie and Orrie Vernice Jackson. After graduating from Grand Ridge High School in 1974, she obtained an Associate in Arts degree from Chipola College. From there she would go...
Thomas Edward Demaree
September 15, 2023
Thomas Edward Demaree, 79, of Marianna, Florida passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Jackson Hospital. He was born to Paul Thomas and Claudie Demaree on September 22, 1943, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He proudly served his country in the U S Navy. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Ann Demaree. He is survived by two sons, Gary...
Jimmie Ayers Irwin
September 12, 2023
Jimmie Lois Ayers Irwin went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida. She was born on July 13, 1928, the fifth child of James Henry Ayers and Mamie Lee Watson Ayers in Sink Creek, Florida. She is survived by daughters, Susan (Austin) Tatum of Tallahassee, and Sandra (Bob) Hofer...
Eula Jeanette Johnson
September 12, 2023
Eula Jeanette Price Johnson, 97, of Grand Ridge, Florida died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her home. She was born January 27, 1926 in Kinard, Florida to Clarence and Martha Price. More than anything she loved her family. She was affectionately known as "Granny J", a title she held near and dear. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband,...
Christy Lynn Wright
September 8, 2023
Christy Lynn Wright, 53, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born August 25, 1970 in Lewiston, NY to Thomas and Nancy Wagner. Christy was a Malone High School graduate, class of 1988. She became an LPN and worked for many years in Jackson County and surrounding areas. She loved reading and spending time with her dog,...
Julian Dwain Rabon Sr.
September 8, 2023
Julian Dwain Rabon, Sr., 62,of Ashford, Alabama died Friday, September 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 20, 1961 in Donalsonville, Georgia, to JB and Jean Rabon. He proudly served his country as a Marine. Julian was always making someone laugh and would do anything for anyone. He was a jack of all trades and could build or...
Cari Michele Turner Flynn
September 7, 2023
Our dear mother, Cari Michele Turner Flynn sadly passed away on September 7, 2023 at the age of 58 years old, with family by her side. Cari Michele was loved by many and had friends and family both near and far. She is survived by her parents Richard & Madelyn Turner, her children, Connor Flynn, & Erin Flynn, her brother...
Kenneth Roy Melvin
September 6, 2023
Kenneth Roy Melvin, 75, of Marianna, went into eternal rest on September 6, 2023 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley after a lengthy illness. Kenneth was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1948. His family moved with Graham Air Base first to Greenville, Mississippi and then to its location in Marianna, Florida; where they remained after the...
