Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Maryella Potter Johnson
February 26, 2023
Maryella Potter Johnson, 75, of Bascom, Florida died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Southeast Alabama Health Center. She was born in Schenectady, New York to Homer and Myrtle Mae Potter. Her family later moved to Hollywood, Florida where she lived most of her life. She retired from the Broward County School System as food services manager. Maryella later moved to...
Don W. Morris
February 21, 2023
Don W. Morris, age 71 of Marianna Florida gained his angel wings with his wife and daughter by his side on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at VITAS Hospice Care in Panama City, Florida. Don was born December 16, 1951, in Marianna Florida to the late Fred “Speedy” and Raynell Morris. He graduated from Marianna High School and studied at Chipola...
Timothy "Tim" Donald Parrish
February 20, 2023
Timothy "Tim" Donald Parrish, age 64 of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Courtyard Healthcare Center. Tim was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Donald and Shirley Parrish. He spent most of his life in Jackson County Florida. Tim loved spending time with his family and enjoyed fishing. He worked many years at Walmart as...
Mary Alice Croft Tyree
February 19, 2023
Mary Alice Croft Tyree, 85, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Grand Ridge, FL. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Cobb Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Jason Naes officiating. Interment will be in Rose of Sharon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 PM Wednesday at...
Johnny Carl Kirkland Sr.
February 18, 2023
Johnny Carl Kirkland, Sr. of Cottondale, FL departed into eternal rest on February 18, 2023 at his home with his family present. Johnny was born in Ft Myers, FL and grew up on Pine Island. He worked for many years as a plumber. Johnny was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Kirkland. He is survived by...
Bob Burke
February 13, 2023
Robert Terry “Bob” Burke, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 13, 2022. Bob was born to Henry Bernard Burke Jr. and Mary Anne Jones Burke on November 7, 1955. He was a lifelong resident of Marianna and a graduate of Marianna High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama. He later received...
Harold Duane Swalley
February 12, 2023
Harold Duane Swalley passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. He leaves behind his wife, Laura (Hartley) of the home, Marianna, FL; two kids, Jason (Kyra) McLaughlin, Denver, Co; and Rachael Marie Swalley, Lake Ozark, MO. Also, two grandkids, Dillon McLaughlin (Ashley Martinez), and Mya McLaughlin, and four grandkids, Alicia, Sophia, Adilyn, and Azrael of Denver and Artesia,...
Pamela Kay Switzer
February 11, 2023
Pamela Kay Switzer, 41, of Alford, Florida passed from this life on February 11, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox chapel are in charge of local arrangements.
Joyce Strickland
February 10, 2023
Joyce G. Strickland, 73, of Alford died Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. Joyce was born January 14, 1950 to the late Leslie Grissett and Annie Bell Haddock Grissett. Joyce worked may years in apparel and clothing manufacturing. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by...
Betty Dale Gilley
February 10, 2023
Betty Dale Gilley, age 79, of Grand Ridge, Florida was reunited in heaven with her husband of 40 years, Jesse Gilley Sr., on February 10, 2023. She was a precious soul who loved Jesus, her family and her friends with all that she had. Our lives here on earth will never be the same without her love and guidance. Betty...
Wes Polston
February 9, 2023
Benjamin Wesley "Wes" Polston passed away peacefully at his home on Febrary 9, 2023, at the age of 82. Wes was born on July 10, 1940, to Ed and Tearsie Polston in Holmes County, Florida. He met Joy Griffis in Sebring, Florida. They married on July 22, 1961, and then moved to Marianna, Florida. Wes was an active member in...
James Farrel Newsom
February 8, 2023
Farrel Newsom passed away on Wednesday, February 8, in his home with his family present. He was born on December 29th, 1934, to Henry and Trudie Newsom. He attended Marianna High School and then proudly served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. He later worked for the Florida State Department of Corrections for 32 years and retired in...
James Patrick Stark
February 5, 2023
James Patrick Stark, 66, of Marianna, Florida formerly of Gadsden, Alabama died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. He lived most of his life as a resident of Marianna, Florida. James is survived by his siblings: Lloyd (Bo) Stark, Gloria Gulledge, David Stark, Sherry Graham, Mike Stark, and Linda Harris. Memorial services will be announced and will be taking...
Thomas "Tommy" P. Heimberger
February 5, 2023
Thomas "Tommy" P. Heimberger of Malone, FL died February 5, 2023 at Jackson County Hospital. He was born August 29, 1963 in Cordele, GA. He was a jack-of-all-trades from construction to mechanics and welding to hvac and pool maintenance. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, James Francis Heimberger and Francis Heyden Heimberger (Smith); son, Thomas James "TJ" Heimberger;...
Harold Don Johnson
February 4, 2023
Harold Don Johnson, 68, of Grand Ridge died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Southeast Medical Center in Dothan. Don was a native and lifelong resident of Grand Ridge. He served in the U S Army and was a truck driver. He attended New Beginning Worship Center in Grand Ridge. He loved his family especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed fishing...
Maurice Fox
February 3, 2023
Maurice Fox, 91, died Friday, February 3, 2023, in Marianna, Florida. He was born to John and Ellen Fox in the small village of Redbourn in Hertfordshire, England, a coach stop on Watling Road which boasted more taverns than houses. He enjoyed playing cricket with the lads on Redbourn Common where the oldest recorded cricket match was played in 1666....
Donna Miller
February 2, 2023
Donna E Miller, 79, of Malone died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Jackson Hospital. She was born September 19, 1943 in Palm Beach, FL. Donna retired from working for the state of Florida, and attended Friendship Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Michael D. Miller; and three sons, Kevin Murry, David Murry, and Kevin Miller. Internment will be...
John J. Dorgeloh
February 2, 2023
John J. Dorgeloh, 67 of Marianna, Florida passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born to Harold and Belva Dorgeloh on October 20, 1955. He was a wonderful family man. He would do anything for his wife, daughters and grandchildren. He put everyone else’s needs before his own. He could fix anything and was the jack...
Martha Bevis
January 29, 2023
Martha Bevis, 96 of Lovedale died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Marianna Health and Rehab. Martha selflessly gave of her time to her grandsons and family. After the death of her husband and the birth of William, she joined her daughter and son-in-law as they moved from post to post as an army family. She provided a steady support system...
Thomas Earl Lawrence
January 28, 2023
Thomas Earl Lawrence, 85, of Dellwood died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home. He was born December 24, 1937, to Pauline and Edna Lawrence, and was the oldest of six children. He worked to help support his family from an early age. He often told stories about a mule they had when he was at home. He talked about...
