Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Harriett Julia Kunde
July 13, 2023
Harriett Julia Cox Kunde, 97 of Greenwood died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Danburg, Georgia on October 8, 1925 to Frank and Harriett Louise Heard Cox. She was the youngest of six children. The family moved to a farm in the Kathleen community located North of Lakeland, Florida. They grew oranges and strawberries while...
Paul Anthony Donofro Sr.
July 11, 2023
Paul Anthony Donofro Sr., 92, of Marianna died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home. Paul was born May 17, 1931, in Niagara Falls, New York to Joseph and Mary Martin Donofro. He served his country in the Korean War from 1950-1953. Paul graduated with his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Florida in 1960. In 1963, Paul Sr....
James R. Mills Sr.
July 10, 2023
James R. Mills, Sr. 76, of Cottondale, Florida died July 10, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. He was born September 12, 1946 to Roy Mills and Vera Noblin. James was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Mills; mother, Vera Mae Mills; brother, Alfred Mills, J.T. Mills; sisters, Clotel Bratcher, Marie Wiggins; daughter, Thelma Darlene Mills. He is survived by...
Thomas Tidwell
July 8, 2023
Wesley Thomas Tidwell, 82, of Bascom died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna. Thomas was born January 21, 1941 to George Daniel and Mattie Jordan Tidwell. He was one of seven children who were raised on the family farm in Bascom. Thomas was a real presence in Bascom especially after he went into business in 1967 at...
Donald Graeme MacLaren Jr.
July 8, 2023
Donald Graeme MacLaren, Jr., age 79, of Alford, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 8, 2023, just five days short of his 80th birthday. Don was born on July 13, 1943, to Donald G. MacLaren, Sr. and Edith Vickers MacLaren in Bay County, Florida. He grew up in Panama City, Florida, and was a member of...
Thomas Earl Williams Sr.
July 6, 2023
Thomas Earl Williams, Sr. 96, of Marianna died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna. Earl was born in Graceville, Florida into the close-knit Williams Clan of Galilee family. At 17 he joined the US Navy and served his tour on General MacArthur’s flagship, the USS Nashville, from 1944 to 1946. After his discharge, Earl was admitted to...
Barbara Jean Geneivive Hamilton
July 2, 2023
Barbara Jean Geneivive Hamilton passed away in Jackson Hospital on July 2, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Barbara was born July 25, 1947 in Troy, New York to Anthony F. Geneivive and Joan E. Geneivive. Her family moved to Ft. Lauderdale Florida in 1953 where Barbara graduated from Stranahan High School and obtained her nursing degree from BCC. She began...
Pam Anderson Dickson
July 2, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Anderson Dickson, 64, a lifetime resident of Jackson County, died on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Pam was born on June 28th, 1959, in Donalsonville, GA to Chalmas Guilford Anderson and Linwood Watford Anderson. She attended Malone School, and spent many summers working with children at Sunland Center. Pam continued with a long-standing career working within the Jackson County...
William "Bill" Darriel Hart
June 30, 2023
William Darriel “Bill” Hart of Sneads, Florida died in his sleep on June 30, 2023. Darriel was born in Sneads on September 13, 1937. He graduated from Marianna High School, class of 1956, and joined the US Navy in 1958. Over his two-decade naval career, Darriel earned numerous awards including Nation Defense Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expedition Medal,...
Sara Jo McMullian
June 30, 2023
Sara Jo McMullian, age 90, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Sara was born on November 14, 1932 in Malone, Florida to Joseph J. “Joe” Johnson and Neta “Ditty” Johnson. She grew up in this community and graduated from Malone High School in 1949. She attended Chipola Junior College and later...
Brenda Godfrey
June 28, 2023
Brenda Godfrey, 69, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at The Courtyard. She was born January 29, 1954 in Milton, Florida to Virginia and Charles Kelley. She was a loving wife to Jim for many years and loved her family. Brenda is survived by her brothers, Ken Kelley (Ila), and Paul Scott Kelley; the staff of the Office...
Clinton H. Webb
June 27, 2023
Clinton H. Webb, age 90, of Sneads, Florida, passed away on June 27, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. Clinton was born in Cottonwood, Alabama. He graduated from Chipola Junior College in Marianna then from Dothan Trade School with a certification in Mechanics. He married the love of his life, Sarah Helen Pilcher Webb. They lived in Alabama...
Gloria Peacock Applewhite
June 24, 2023
Gloria Peacock Applewhite, 73, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearce Rayford Peacock and Genia Hardwick Peacock. Her survivors include husband, Henry Applewhite of Panama City Beach; two sons, Chris Applewhite (Kim), Kevin Applewhite (Amanda), all of Grand Ridge; grandchildren, Cole Applewhite (fiancé, Autumn),...
Terrell Ray Watson
June 22, 2023
Terrell Ray Watson II, 43 of Marianna, died Thursday, June 22, 2023. Terry was born in Lakeland, Florida and grew up in Tampa. He moved to Alford in 2009 and made it his home. He loved the country life. Terry met his lifelong partner, Christina in Marianna, and they had his pride and joy, daughter, Ava Watson. He loved being...
Betty Nelson Sheffield
June 21, 2023
Betty Carol Sheffield, age 61, passed away Wednesday June 21, 2023. She was a life long resident of Jackson County, FL where she worked many years in childcare. Betty Carol enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and traveling to the mountains. Betty Carol now joins her mother, Sara Frances Nelson and sister, Linda Scamihorn, as they watch over...
Mike Hutto
June 20, 2023
Michael Harold Hutto, 59, was born in Quincy, Florida and raised in Marianna, Florida. He was born July 27, 1963, and called to Heaven June 20, 2023; he joins his father, Harold Roy Hutto and his son, Nickolas Harold Hutto. “Mike” cherished his family and their time together. Mike began his adult life as a student at Florida State University....
Richard D. Scott
June 15, 2023
Richard Donald Scott was born December 13,1970, in Donaldsonville, GA. He passed away June 15,2023, in Panama City, FL. "Ricky" loved barbeques, cooking, karaoke and watching wrestling, cartoons, and the Andy Griffith's show. He also loved Florida Seminoles and the Georgia Bulldogs. Ricky was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Mae Alday, brothers, Jonathan Sheppard and Dallas Mark Holland....
Paula Ann Griffin
June 15, 2023
Paula Ann Griffin, 62, of Pensacola died peacefully at home Thursday June 15, 2023. Paula was born in Pensacola, Florida, August 15, 1960 to the late Hubert “Paul” Griffin and Wilma Francis Peacock Griffin. She was a graduate of Woodham High School Class of 1978. She also graduated from Florida State University, and pursued higher studies at the University of...
Laura F. Williams
June 14, 2023
Laura F. Williams, 84, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at her residence. Laura made her life here in Marianna with her husband of 63 years, Leroy Williams. They were lifelong members of Trinity Baptist Church until their health prevented them from attending. Laura was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for her family. One of her favorite...
Wanda Loraine Johnson
June 14, 2023
Wanda Loraine Johnson, 76, of Greenwood, Florida died Monday, June 14, 2023 at The Courtyard. Wanda was born January 13, 1947 in Jackson County to Chester and Corine Powell. She attended Greenwood High School and then married the love of her life, Charles Alex Johnson. Together, they raised two kids and had four wonderful grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She...
