Obituaries

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

Lee "Coot" Roy Torbett

Lee "Coot" Roy Torbett

March 12, 2024

Lee Roy (Coot) Torbett, 82, Marianna, Florida, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Chipola Health & Rehab. Lee Roy was born November 24, 1941, in Athens, TN, to Eugene and Naomia Torbett. He was drafted into the Army on August 12, 1964, where he served for two years. On September 14, 1970, he married Mary Lou Brick, and together they...

Miller Winget

Miller Winget

March 10, 2024

Emmett “Miller” Winget. Born on August 22, 1955 in Chattahoochee, Florida to the late Emmett and Evelyn Hart Winget. Graduated from Greenwood High School in 1973.  He retired after 30 years from the State of Florida, working as an Institutional Security Specialist I, at the Florida State Hospital.  Miller enjoyed traveling, casinos, riding motorcycles and tending to his cows. He...

Gina Mae Colón

Gina Mae Colón

March 4, 2024

Gina Mae Colón gained her heavenly wings suddenly on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born February 13, 1989, in Manchester, CT, to Rafael and Theresa Colón. Affectionately called Gigi, by her friends and family, she was a kind and loving soul. There is no doubt that taking care of children was Gina’s calling and she loved every minute she...

James Hallet Lampman

James Hallet Lampman

March 2, 2024

James Hallet Lampman, 85, of Marianna, FL passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Marianna Health & Rehab. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Curtis Elvin Hamilton

Curtis Elvin Hamilton

March 2, 2024

Curtis Elvin Hamilton, 86, of Greenwood, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1938, in Hodgesville, AL to William and Nancy Hamilton. He served in the US Air Force for 18 years. During that time he served multiple tours, including Vietnam and Korea. He always enjoyed woodworking, fishing and gardening. Curtis was outside...

Herschell D. Riley

Herschell D. Riley

February 26, 2024

Herschell D. Riley, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by his family on February 26, 2024, at the age of 84. Born and raised in Washington County, Florida, Herschell graduated from Chipley High School in 1958. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1962 and proudly served his country at duty stations in Texas and...

Sheridan Dutton Dryden

Sheridan Dutton Dryden

February 25, 2024

Sheridan Dutton Dryden, aged 27, died on February 25, 2024. Sheridan was born on November 12, 1996, to Matt Dryden, Jr., and Debbie Revels Dryden. Sheridan enjoyed dance, pageant competitions, and cheerleading at Marianna High School. She participated in student government, FFA, BETA and National Honor Society at MHS. Sheridan was a member of the United Methodist Church of Marianna....

Carl Thomas Scarborough

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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