Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Terry Lash
March 24, 2023
Terry Michael Lash, 54, of Alford, Florida, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord and his parents, at his home on March 24, 2023. Terry had been suffering from several health issues over the past year. Terry was the son of James and Catherine Lash, of Marianna. Terry was a kind and gentle soul who loved his family tremendously. His...
Florence "Ruth" Bland
March 24, 2023
Florence Ruth Bland, 94, of Kynesville Florida went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2023 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband Leonard (Chief) Bland; mother and father, Edith and Herman Swisher; her sister, Mary Moore and husband, Russell; her daughter, Linda Morse and son-in-law Bradley Morse of Marianna. She is survived by her...
Jeffery Beaumont
March 22, 2023
Jeffery Beaumont, 67, of Cottondale, Florida died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Chipola Health and Rehab. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Steven Brock
March 22, 2023
Steven Edward Brock, 61, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Southeast Medical Center and will be forever missed by those that loved him. He was born October 3, 1961 in Marianna, FL. where he also most recently resided with his wife, Emily. Steve was a proud father and grandfather. He worked hard wherever he went and possessed...
Adam Sanford Westmoreland
March 20, 2023
It is with bittersweet sorrow to announce the passing of our beloved Adam Sanford Westmoreland, on March 20, 2023. While Adam’s life may have been shorter than we would have wished or wanted to imagine, it was an accomplished one. He was an adored son and brother. Adam was born August 27, 1977. He is survived by his parents Sandy...
Linda Ovida Jackson Brown
March 19, 2023
Linda Ovida Jackson Brown, 75, of Kynesville, Florida went home to her LORD on March 19, 2023 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. Linda was born January 31, 1948 in Kynesville, to Homer and Hannah Mae Jackson. She was a loving wife, mother and granny. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served the LORD and...
Helen Sizemore
March 17, 2023
Helen Faye Sizemore, 86, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at her residence. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Roy Edwin Turner
March 17, 2023
Roy Edwin Turner, age 89, passed away March 17, 2023 from complications of dementia. He was born in Toronto, Ontario on October 27, 1933. He attended Palmerston Public School but left at age 16 to get a job and buy a car. At 18, he was hired by Trane Air Conditioning Factory as a laborer. In the 42 years of...
Emma "Lucy" Perdue
March 17, 2023
Lucy Perdue, age 89, of Marianna Florida passed away on March 17th, 2023. Lucy grew up in Graceville, Florida where she attended Graceville High School. She was a military spouse who lived in Japan, England and Turkey while lovingly caring for the love of her life Jim Perdue and her sons Robert, Preston and Tom. She loved singing in the...
John M. Powell
March 16, 2023
John M. Powell, 77, of Malone went home to be with Jesus on March 16 , 2023, surrounded by his family who loved him very much. John was a gentle soul with an infectious smile. He did not talk about people, but if he liked you, you would certainly know it. He was a simple man, didn’t want for much,...
Sumi Hanstine
March 14, 2023
Sumi Hanstine, 44, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sumi Hanstine was born March 10, 1979 to Nancy Duso in Tri-City, California. Sumi received her bachelor's degree in education and taught elementary school for ten years, eight of them here in Marianna. She truly loved and enjoyed teaching her students,...
Lester M. Basford
March 8, 2023
Lester M. Basford, 87, of Marianna, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his residence. Lester was born October 23, 1935 to Lorenzo and Susie Basford in Dellwood, Florida. On December 21, 1958, he married the love of his life, Myrtle Andrews and together they started their family. He was a graduate of Baptist College of Florida, attended Mississippi...
Nettiell Peacock Smith
March 4, 2023
Nettiell Peacock Smith, 77, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Marianna Health & Rehab. She was born October 4, 1945, to Robert Lee and Susie McMillan Peacock. Nettiell was very devoted to her church, especially the children. She was always teaching them and passing out cookies. She enjoyed cooking and was always ready to give and help anyone she...
Clinton "Clint" Michael Corbett
March 4, 2023
Clinton Michael “Clint” Corbett age 48 passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Greenwood, FL. Clint was born on September 25, 1974 in Donalsonville, GA, the only child of Mary Frances Hamilton Corbett and William Michael Corbett of Greenwood, Florida. Clint obtained his GED thru Adult Education in Marianna, Fl and completed the welding program at Chipola College. He...
Rodney Eugene Sampsell
March 3, 2023
Rodney Eugene Sampsell, 78, of Greenwood Florida, originally from White Deer, PA, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2023 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Fl. Born June, 4, 1944 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Asa P. Smith, Sr. and Naomi I. (Sampsell) Smith. Rod graduated from Milton High School in Milton, PA in 1962. After high...
Catherine Eugenia Bentley Lash
March 3, 2023
Catherine Eugenia Bentley Lash, 90 years old of Marianna, Florida, passed away March 3, 2023 from natural causes while battling Alzheimer’s. She went peacefully and painlessly with her daughter, Debbie Lollie, and son-in-law Ronnie by her side. Catherine was born on April 22, 1932 in Terrell County, Georgia, to Thomas Cecil Bentley, Sr. and Margaret Howard Bentley. Catherine grew up...
Deborah Ann Hansford Baxley
March 2, 2023
Deborah Ann Hansford Baxley, 67, of Marianna, Florida entered into her eternal rest on March 2nd, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Debbie was born on January 29th, 1956 to John James Hansford and Ada Hansford of the Sink Creek community. She was proceeded in death by her parents, and one sister, Helen Hansford. She is survived...
Betty Galloway
March 2, 2023
Betty R. Galloway, 76, of Marianna died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Marianna Health & Rehab. Mrs. Galloway was born in Marianna, Florida, on February 9, 1947, to the late James Doyle and Lela Mae Broome. She was a longtime member of the Marianna Nazarene Church and used her passion for children as a daycare provider in her home to...
Stephen Wayne Brown
March 1, 2023
Stephen Wayne Brown passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:20 PM at his home in Greenwood, Florida. Stephen was born October 2, 1990, in Tallahassee memorial via emergency c-section to Andres & Patsy Guzman. Stephen was born paralyzed from the waist down, on top of being a waterhead baby, but disabilities didn’t detour him on anything. Stephen was part...
Gina Edwards Rowell
February 28, 2023
Gina Edwards Rowell, age 64 of Alford, FL died Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at her residence. She was a loving mom, daughter, sister, grandmother and aunt. She loved being outside with nature and all of her farm animals and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father, N.L. Edwards. Her survivors include her mother, Sue...
