Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Nancy Meyer Allen
January 20, 2023
Nancy Meyer Allen (Graham), age 80 “Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain.” On Friday, January 20, 2023, Nancy passed away in Dothan, Alabama....
Elizabeth Jeter Boutwell
January 16, 2023
Elizabeth Jeter Boutwell, 62, of Bristol, Florida passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was born June 29, 1960 in Jackson County Florida to Tommy and Johnnie Mae Jeter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Gloria "Cookie" Sprouse
January 15, 2023
Gloria Wise “Cookie” Sprouse, 79, passed away on January 15, 2023 in Marianna after an extended illness. She was born September 10, 1943 in Elkhart Indiana. Cookie was a homemaker most of her life and busied herself with her children and later her grandchildren. Upon the retirement of her husband, she enjoyed trips to the mountains and became quite the...
Buddy Lawrence
January 13, 2023
John Wayne "Buddy" Lawrence Jr., 76, died at his home, Friday, January 13, 2023. Buddy was born in Two Egg, Florida. He is retired from The United States Department of Agriculture. He farmed for many years. He enjoyed talking to other farmers, he enjoyed helping the younger ones, giving them advice in helping them succeed. He enjoyed playing golf, reading...
Michael Rex Jones
January 12, 2023
Michael Rex Jones, 62 was called home January 12, 2023. He was born May 12, 1960, in Punta Gorda, FL. He loved hunting, fishing, billiards and woodworking. He was preceded in death by Rex Jones-Father, Maxine Hill Jones-Mother, and daughter-Liza Jones. He is survived by Companion Sonya Kirkland, Daughter Leisa Eastman, (Edward Eastman, Grandsons Max and Wade Eastman). Grandson Garrett...
Warren Almand
January 10, 2023
Howard Warren Almand, Jr., 84, of Marianna passed away on January 10, 2023, in Tallahassee, FL. He was born on September 2, 1938 to the late Howard Warren Almand and Hazel Tripp Almand in Brooklyn, NY. The oldest of three children he was preceeded in death by his sister Marcia and brother Walter. He was a long-time member of Harmony...
Cole Adam Borges
January 8, 2023
Cole Adam Borges, 15, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2023. He is survived by his parents Stacy and Glen Borges and his two brothers Jon-Alan (Angela) and Alex. He was a proud first time Uncle to Kayson and adored by his large family including Grandfather Ted Caracciolo (Sylvia), Aunt Linda Conn, Jodi Morrisey, Jaime Burch (David) and Uncles Lowell...
Margaret Elizabeth Bradley
January 7, 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Bradley, 87, of Grand Ridge passed away, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at her home. Margaret was a retired nurse of more than 50 years. She worked for the Department of Corrections and part-time at her beloved Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown. Second to her family was her deep love for helping others as a nurse. Due to her influence,...
Billy Wayne Grice
January 5, 2023
Billy Wayne Grice of Malone, FL passed away on January 5, 2023 at Jackson Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 12, 1948 at home in Malone, FL to the Late W.J. & Mildred Grice. He married the Love of his life, Edna Mae (Smith) Grice on March 6, 1971. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson...
Jim Rogers
January 5, 2023
James “Jim” Rogers 87, of Alford entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was a wonderful husband, dedicated father and a generous grandfather. He was a long time member of the Nazarene Church and loved worship music and teaching Sunday school. He was an Army veteran and retired from Houston Lighting and Power in 1992 after serving the...
Jimmy Watford
January 3, 2023
Jimmy Ronley Watford, 70, of Malone, FL left us way too soon due to a tragic, fatal car accident. He was an amazing, one-of-a-kind Husband, Daddy, Papa, and Friend. Jimmy was a hard-working business owner & operator of Watford Irrigation for 40+ years. Jimmy was very well known for his top-notch vehicles & his way of lighting up a room...
Glenda A. Henley
January 3, 2023
Glenda A. Henley, age 84 of Campbellton, Florida died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her residence. She was born to Joseph and Jewel Holley on November 22, 1938 in Cottondale, FL. Glenda was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, FL. She was a homemaker and had a special gift of playing the piano. She loved and enjoyed cooking...
Dianne Bell Wilson
December 23, 2022
Dianne Bell Wilson, age 50, of Youngstown, FL, passed to her Eternal Home on December 23, 2022, at Shands Hospital following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, Lawson Michael (Mike) Wilson; children: Derrick Wilson, Gigi (John) Scola, Joey (Cameron) Wilson; grandchildren: Johnny, Mickey, Libby, Lawson, and Levi; mother-in-law, Grace Wilson; parents, Billy and Elizabeth Bell. Celebration of...
Pat Sims
December 22, 2022
Patricia Ann Sims, 75, of Bascom died Thursday, December22, 2022 at The Medical Center in Dothan, AL. She was born April 12, 1947 to Jerry & Martha Gertrude Chambliss Smith. She worked many years at the Malone IGA. Patricia attended Pentecostals of Dothan Church. Patricia is survived by her companion, Harold Clark of Bascom; Son, Richard Sims (Alicia); two grandsons,...
Ronda Kay Haselmayer
December 20, 2022
Ronda Haselmayer of Marianna, Florida passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2022 at the age of 57. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Johnnie Miller; her brother, Tom Miller (and family); her sons, Levi Bush (and family), Ethan Haselmayer, and her beloved dog, Bella. She loved being involved in multiple clubs in the area and was happiest when...
Linda L. Chestnut
December 20, 2022
Linda Chestnut, age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her residence. Linda was a CNA for over 20 years. She retired from Chipola Nursing Pavilion. She loved spending time with her grand and great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening. Preceded in death by her father and mother, William and Garnette Shawkins; sisters, Eileen Talbert, Julie Shawkins ...
Bill Wimberly
December 18, 2022
William E. (Bill) Wimberly, 91, of Marianna died Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Jackson Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Marianna, Bill was born November 5, 1931 to the late Bernie Belmont Wimberly and Adna Mae Cook Wimberly. Bill served in the U S Navy, married the love of his life Fay Spivey Wimberly July 11, 1953. Bill was...
Nell Brogdon Watford
December 18, 2022
Nell Watford, 68, of Malone passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, peacefully in her home, after her battle with cancer. She was a wonderful friend, loving wife, mother and "nana". Nell left her mark everywhere she was present. She spent her early years riding dirt roads with friends and recent years being a grandmother and great-grandmother. However, she was most...
Bill Bishop
December 15, 2022
Wilbern Isaac “Bill” Bishop, 88, of Marianna died December 15th, 2022, at his residence. Bill was born in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, on July 20th, 1934. He attended High School, Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and then entered the U.S. Air Force. He did numerous assignments, State Side and Overseas, and then retired to Marianna after 30 years of active...
William "Jboy" Jacob Linton
December 13, 2022
William Jacob “Jboy” Linton, age 92, of Marianna, Florida passed away on December 13, 2022, at his son’s home in Foley, Alabama. Jboy was born on April 21, 1930, to Jacob Jefferson and Ida Medlock Linton, and was a life-long resident of Marianna, Florida. He was a long-time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Marianna,...
