Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
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...
David Wayne Allen
June 12, 2023
With heavy hearts and solemn minds, we announce that David Wayne Allen has passed away of a heart attack on Monday, June 12, 2023 at the age of 71. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and is an alum of Marianna High School's class of 1971. He was regularly found fishing the various lakes and rivers of the...
Otis "Buddy" J. Oliver
June 10, 2023
Otis J. “Buddy” Oliver, 85, of Marianna, formerly of Bonifay, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Jackson Hospital. Buddy was born to Ernest C. and Eva Schrimshire Oliver on January 11, 1938. A native of Macon, Georgia, he retired to Dogwood Lakes in Bonifay, Florida in 1987. Buddy was a Factory Manager with the Federal Prison System in...
Tony Michael Capps
June 10, 2023
Tony Michael Capps, 67, born in Tampa, Florida, died Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his residence. He was the son of Rev. Earl R. Capps and Roberta Curry Capps. Tony was honored to serve his country in the United States Army, as well as the National Guard. He worked as an animal trainer and showman for Ringling Bros. Circus. Tony...
Richard "Ricky" Redmon
June 6, 2023
Richard "Ricky" Redmon, 51 of Cottondale, Florida died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his residence. He attended Cottondale high school when he started working for Mack Lollie. He worked for Mack all through high school and most of his adult life. He was a mechanic by trade and loved working with his hands. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly....
Dolores Sims Folsom
June 5, 2023
Dolores Sims Folsom, 89, of Marianna, Florida died Monday, June 5, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. She was born February 27, 1934 to Alton and Mae Sims. She spent her life here in Marianna and built a life with her husband of 57 years, Odell “Shorty” Folsom. Dolores was a faithful Christian and member of Eastside Baptist Church. She was a...
Brenda Gale Welch
June 4, 2023
Brenda Gale Welch, 65, was called to her heavenly home to join her family on June 4, 2023, at Southeast Health after a very brave nine-month battle. She was 65 years old. Brenda was born August 1, 1957, in Donalsonville, Georgia to Walter Amos and Vivian Hartzog Peeler. She graduated from Malone High School in 1975 and worked many years...
Alfred Gene Roney
May 30, 2023
Alfred "Gene" Roney, 81, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Gulf Coast Hospital. Gene was born July 29, 1941 in Winter Garden, Florida to Annie and Howard Roney. He attended and graduated from Winter Park High School. He served his country faithfully in the Navy and retired after 29 years of dedicated service. He, and his wife...
Willie "Kitty" Estelle Roberts
May 30, 2023
Willie Estelle “Kitty” Roberts, 81, passed into her eternal home on May 30, 2023 in Marianna, FL. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She has been a member at Eastside Baptist Church for over 40 years. She loved her church, her church family, and her Sunday school class that she had become so close to. She...
Alma Marie Padgett
May 29, 2023
Alma Marie Padgett, 78, of Marianna died Monday, May 29, 2023, in Jackson Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be 11AM, Monday, July 10, 2023 at Damascus Free Will Baptist Church. Marie was born January 15, 1945, in Marianna to James and Treaster Hussey. She was the sixth of seven children. She graduated Marianna High...
Leda Marie Baxter Burroughs
May 26, 2023
Leda Marie Baxter Burroughs, 66, of Malone, Florida died at her residence Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born in Amarillo, Texas on August 21, 1956 to Preston and Lois Baxter; but was raised in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1974, she moved to Malone, Florida where she met the true love of her life, Herman Burroughs. They were married on June...
Paul George Fuder
May 24, 2023
Paul George Fuder, 75, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Marianna, Florida. Paul graduated from Florida State University and was a lifetime FSU and Bobby Bowden fan. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army and went on to be a math teacher and then a postal worker. After retiring, he started a new career as a...
Patricia Sexton Howard
May 20, 2023
Patricia Sexton Howard passed peacefully on May 20th, 2023. Pat was born on February 22, 1936 in Jackson County, Florida to the late Harvey E. and Ruth R. Sexton. She attended and graduated from Marianna High School, Chipola College and FSU. After graduating from Florida State University, she moved to Orlando to begin her teaching career where she met and...
Raymond H. Nelson
May 16, 2023
Raymond H. Nelson, 76, of Marianna, FL, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. He was born April 23, 1947 to Sidney and Gennieve Nelson. Raymond served his country in the Marine Corps for two terms in Vietnam. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, he loved the outdoors. He sang in the choir at church for many years,...
Jeannette Elmore Peeler
May 12, 2023
Jeannette Elmore Robinson Peeler, 94, of Malone, Florida, died Friday, May 12, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. She was born in rural Houston County Alabama, on January 25, 1929 to Velma and Clyde Elmore. Most of her life was lived on a farm. She enjoyed life on a farm, even when it was hard. Vegetable and flower gardening were places of...
Jim Arwood
May 9, 2023
James Thomas "Jim" Arwood, 59, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. Jim was born October 28, 1963 in Opelika, AL to William and Edith Arwood. He grew up in Midland City, AL and was a 1982 graduate of Dale County High School. The class motto for his graduating class was, “If they say it can’t...
Jamey Warren Winskey
May 6, 2023
Jamey Warren Winskey, 56, of Marianna, Florida died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1967 in Donalsonville, Georgia to Warren and Judy Winskey. Jamey was an honors graduate of Grand Ridge High School. Even before graduation, Jamey started developing his passion, working on cars. At the age of 15 he started working on and...
