Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Margaret Ruth Chafin Boone
November 17, 2008
Margaret Ruth Chafin Boone, 66, of Marianna died Monday, November 17, 2008 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, Mrs. Boone worked at Chipola Retirement Center as a CNA and attended Lighthouse Community Holiness Church. Survivors include her husband, Tommie Boone; one son, Tommie Richard Boone of Marianna; one daughter, Myra Rhodes and her...
Rose Marie Jones
November 7, 2008
Rose Marie Jones, 48, of Silver Spring, Maryland, formerly of Malone, died November 7, 2008 at the Hospice Nursing Home in Silver Spring. She received a degree in fashion merchandising from the International Fine Arts College of Miami in 1986. She used her skills as an independent fashion model and also worked in the fashion merchandising section of the Miami...
James D. Holcomb
November 3, 2008
James D. Holcomb, 80, of Marianna died Monday, November 3, 2008 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. He was a native of Vivian, LA., retired from the U S Air Force. He served in Vietnam, Korea and served a tour of duty in Europe. after his retirement from the armed forces, he was a airplane machanic for Marianna Airmotive for more...
Mrs. Willie Ross Ryals McMullian
October 31, 2008
Mrs. Willie Ross Ryals McMullian died at her home in Dellwood, FL. Friday, October 31, 2008. She was 93 years old. Mrs. McMullian was a native of Dellwood and in fact moved back to the community in 2000 and lived just across a small road from where she was born on December 10, 1914. She was the daughter of Dr....
Cora Lee Baxter
October 28, 2008
Cora Lee Baxter, 87, of Dellwood died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at her residents. A native and life long resident of the Dellwood Community, Mrs. Baxter was a retired Cottage Parent with Sunland Center, a member of Welcome Assembly of God Church where she was very active serving in many capacities and taught Sunday School. Mrs. Baxter was known for...
Louise J. Rogers
October 23, 2008
Louise J. Rogers, 88, of Malone died Thursday, October 23, 2008 at her home. She was reunited with her husband, Robert Allen "Skinny" of almost 60 years. She was born in Gordan, Alabama September 12, 1920, the oldest of five children. Mrs. Rogers graduated from Malone High School and Married her husband on December 24, 1939. She worked at Malone...
Helen C. Burnam
October 23, 2008
Helen C. Burnam, 66, of Marianna died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Burnam was a lifelong resident of this area and lived most of her life in Jackson County where she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Jack H. Burnam; two daughters, Jill Melvin and husband, Chris of Dothan, AL., Amanda Hamilton and...
Jewell S. Herring
October 22, 2008
Jewell S. Herring, 90, of the Alliance Community died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Jackson Hospital. Ms. Herring was a lifelong resident of this area where she lived most of her life in Jackson County. She was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, John C. Herring. Survivors include her two sons, Ben Herring of Marianna and Cullen Herring...
Eva Barber Gilbert
October 21, 2008
Eva Barber Gilbert, 89, of Cottondale died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Gilbert was a lifelong resident of Cottondale, a homemaker, a member of The First Baptist Church of Cottondale almost her entire life. She served as a Sunday School teacher and in other Children's Ministries. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in...
Violet Rae Baxley
October 19, 2008
Viloet Rae Baxley, 77, of Marianna died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Santa Rosa County, Mrs. Baxley had resided in Marianna for the past 53 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church and retired as Nursery Director. Survivors include five sons, William Baxley, Jr. and wife Teresa, Thomas Baxley...
Evelyn Perkins
October 18, 2008
Evelyn Perkins, 77, of Bascom died Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Marianna. A native and life long resident of Jackson County, Mrs. Perkins was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, a homemaker and had a love for flowers and music. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas G. Perkins; a son, Robert Wayne Perkins; her parents, Thomas...
Joann Burch Danley
October 18, 2008
JoAnn Burch Danley, 66, of Grand Ridge died Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Jackson Hospital. A native of Early County, GA., Mrs. Danley had resided in Jackson County most of her life, she was a retired CNA from Floirda State Hospital and attended First Assembly of God Church of Sneads. She was preceded in death by her father, Pauline Herring...
Hazel Baggett Dozier
October 16, 2008
Hazel Baggett Dozier, 82, of Marianna died Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna. Mrs. Dozier was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, where she retired as office manager for Jim Appleman, office of State Attorney. Preceded in death by her husband, W. O. "Bill" Dozier; survivors include one son, Tom Dozier, one daughter, Cathy Dozier...
Roy Hearon Robinson
October 11, 2008
Roy Hearon Robinson, 78, of Grand Ridge died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Donaldsonville Hospital. A native of Mississippi, Mr. Robinson had resided in Jackson County since 1953, he was a member of Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church, retired as a Ward Supervisor from Florida State Hospital and was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his...
Alvin Clarence Rudd Sr.
October 9, 2008
Alvin Clarence Rudd, Sr., 71, of Marianna died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. A native of Gasden County, Mr. Rudd had resided in Jackson County most of his life. He was retired carpenter and an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter W. and Maggie Rhodes Rudd; one sister, Alma...
Gale A. Graham
October 3, 2008
Gale A. Graham, 68, of Marianna died Friday, Oct 3, 2008 in Marianna. She was a native of Lodi, N.J. born to Rudolph and Tillie LoGuidice. Ms. Graham was a correctional officer for the Jackson County Sheriff's Department for a number of years and a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles...
Dorothy Cook
October 2, 2008
Dorothy Cook, 79, of Marianna died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at her residence. She was a native of Montgomery, AL. retired from Florida State Hospital as a Supervisor. Survivors include her husband, Shelley Cook; one son, Gerald Stephens of Sneads; one daughter, Kathy Tyus and husband Ronnie of Chattahoochee; two grandchildren, Shannon Tyus and wife Desiree, Sherry Houk and husband,...
Marion Sproul
September 29, 2008
Marion Sproul, 71, of Marianna died Monday, September 29, 2008, in Dothan, Al. Marion was born in New York, December 20, 1936, and moved to Holly Hill, Florida early in her life where she resided until 1984 when she moved to Chipley, Florida. She moved to Marianna in 1991 where she resided until her death. Survivors include special friend and...
James R. Fortune
September 29, 2008
Mr. James R. Fortune, 76, of Alford, died Monday, September 29, 2008, at his residence. A native of Troy, Alabama Mr. Fortune had resided in Jackson County for many years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Fortune of Alford; seven daughters, Debora Gay and husband Alfred of Alford, Linda Benefield and husband Carrol of Cottondale, Glenda Cogburn and husband David of...
Marion Sproul
September 29, 2008
Marion Sproul, 71, of Marianna died Monday, September 29, 2008, in Dothan, Al. Marion was born in New York, December 20, 1936, and moved to Holly Hill, Florida early in her life where she resided until 1984 when she moved to Chipley, Florida. She moved to Marianna in 1991 where she resided until her death. Survivors include special friend and...
