Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Richard D Beard
September 3, 2023
Richard D. "Dick" Beard, 88, of Marianna died Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his residence. Dick was born October 24, 1934 in Pioneer Ohio to the late Samuel and Helen Miller Beard. He served in the U S Army for four years. Dick has lived in Marianna more than 20 years. He was an accountant with the State of Florida...
Charles R. Johnson
August 30, 2023
Charles R. Johnson, 79, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born in Jasper, FL on March 19, 1944, to James Owen Johnson and Mary Bunnell Johnson. After growing up in the Madison and Lee area, Charles moved to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University. He met and married Helen Cundiff on June...
Judith Ann Sims
August 30, 2023
Judith Ann (Kirvin) Sims, age 78, of Missouri City, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Judith was born September 16, 1944 in Milford, Connecticut to Mr. John Hubert Kirvin and Mrs. Irene Marie Kirvin. She worked for 30 fulfilling years in her career in corporate travel with the Celeanese Corporation. Judith was also a beloved member of The...
Amy James Baxter
August 27, 2023
Our beloved mother Amy James Baxter, 73, of Greenwood, Florida, left her mortal body behind and her beautiful spirit returned to the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday morning, August 27, 2023, in Marianna, Florida. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Stella Jacobs, who adopted Amy and her younger...
Sally Louise Jowers
August 27, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce our loving wife, mother, aunt, and sister, Sally Louise Jowers, passed away peacefully, with her loving husband, Henry "Ed" Jowers, by her side on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 83. Early that morning, she was ushered to heaven to be with Jesus and many family and friends. Sally, the youngest...
Evelynn June Hollis
August 27, 2023
Evelynn June Hollis, 72, of Marianna, Florida died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1951 in Marianna, Florida. June was preceded in death by her father, CW Hollis, Jr.; brothers, Billy Hollis; one sister, Ivy Nabors; grandparents, CW Hollis, Sr. and Estelle P. Hollis. She is survived by her brother, John Thomas Hollis; uncles,...
Leroy Alan Mears
August 27, 2023
Leroy Alan Mears, a cherished soul, known affectionately as Alan, was a beacon of love, compassion, unwavering support, and dependable care. He passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 75, in Marianna Florida, leaving behind a legacy of profound impact and cherished memories. Born on April 29, 1948, in Broward County, Florida, to proud parents Leroy...
John Evans
August 26, 2023
John N. Evans, a Warrior for Christ transitioned home to be with the father on Saturday, August 26, 2023. His adoring wife was by his side. He leaves three kids, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren to follow him home in our time. He was a man of dignity, honor and honesty. He was loyal to his Country and Our Lord....
Emalene Hatcher
August 24, 2023
Emalene Stephens Hatcher, 80, of the Cypress Grove Community, Grand Ridge, Florida died Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Marianna. Emalene was born August 18, 1943 in Jackson County to Jeff and Carlene Peacock Stephens. She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, gardening and fishing. Emalene was a longtime member of Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church. Besides her parents, Emmalene is...
George Williams
August 23, 2023
George Williams, 70, of Marianna died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Marianna. George was preceded in death by his mother who he adored, Mary Williams. He also leaves behind his sisters, Gail Walters (Ben) and Barbara Williams (Ken), both of Pensacola.. George grew up in Pensacola, later moving to Marianna. He loved photography, Chipley baseball, and Saints football. Thanks to...
Josefa Talag Collette
August 22, 2023
Josefa Talag Collette, 74, of Grand Ridge died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. She was born October 7, 1948 in Iriga City, Philippines to Mamerto and Maria Talag. Josefa was the baby of six children. In April of 1975, she met the love of her life, Christopher, who was in the Philippines serving in the US Navy. They...
Ernest "Lowell" Croom
August 20, 2023
Ernest “Lowell” Croom, 86, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida. Lowell was born in Marianna, Florida on Valentine’s Day 1937 to Ernest Lee Croom and Myrtle Gause Croom (Sapp). After losing his dad in WWII, his mother married Troy Sapp, who served as a father figure until his death in 1991. Lowell was a graduate of Marianna...
Keith Brown
August 20, 2023
Keith Brown, 69, of Marianna died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Marianna from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Helen Caughran
August 19, 2023
Helen Pearce Caughran, 91, of Malone died Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her residence. Helen was the middle of eight children born to John Hamilton and Leverna Pearce in Dothan, Alabama on February 2, 1932. She graduated from Malone High School in 1950 where she was a member of the Glee Club. She married Charles Donald Vaughn, August 19, 1950...
Carolyn Anne Callaway
August 17, 2023
Carolyn Anne Callaway, 72, peacefully passed and gained her heavenly wings Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama after a short illness, with her surrogate Mommy and Sister by her side. She was born April 26, 1951 in Marianna, Florida. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, residing in Marianna until the death of her last...
Steven Blighton
August 16, 2023
Steven Grant Blighton, 35 unexpectedly took his final breath entering eternal rest on August 16, 2023, at his home in Marianna, Florida. Steven was born and raised in Greenwood, Florida. He graduated from Jackson Applied Tech in 2006. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Army in 2008, where he served his country with pride for almost six years...
Sirenna Renee Morgan
August 13, 2023
Sirenna Renee Morgan, 58, of Cottondale, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her residence. She was born March 10, 1965 in Jacksonville, FL to Herschel Ray and Sirenna Adams. She met Dale Morgan in January of 1986 and married in April of the same year. They were married for 8 years and lived together for 22 years. Renee worked primarily...
Phyllis McGinnis
August 11, 2023
Phyllis Joan Zimmerle McGinnis, 73, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, August 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1949 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Thomas and Marguerite Zimmerle. Phyllis worked many years at the Florida State Hospital as a Word Processing Systems Operator. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Peter and Marguerite Zimmerle, her...
Bobby Ray Evans Elmore
August 5, 2023
Bobby Ray Evans Elmore, 70, of Malone, Florida died Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, GA to Jack Evans and Mary Evelyn Elmore. He was proud of his service to his country in the US Army and enjoyed his profession as a barber. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald...
Carla Ann Stephens Webb
August 4, 2023
Carla Ann Stephens Webb, age 59, passed away peacefully, on August 4, 2023, at Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born in Marianna, Florida, on March 22, 1964, to T. J. Stephens and Donava “Lavern” Stephens. Carla was a graduate of Grand Ridge High School. She enjoyed playing sports and riding motorcycles in her spare time. Carla...
