Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
William "Russell" Hatcher
August 25, 2022
William "Russell" Hatcher 78, of Grand Ridge, Florida died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Marianna Health & Rehab. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Mary Collins
August 16, 2022
Mary Collins, 80, of Marianna, FL died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Jackson Hospital, Marianna, Florida. She was born to Alfred and Ida Carr on June 1, 1941. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Collins; her parents; and all her siblings. She is survived by her son, Anthony Collins; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild....
Leslie Norris Villarreal
August 16, 2022
Leslie Norris Villarreal, 72, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 5, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Narciso and Mary Villarreal. Growing up as a military brat, home was wherever the Air Force stationed his dad. In 1969 he followed in his dad's footsteps and joined the United States Air Force....
Carl David Brannon
August 15, 2022
Carl David Brannon, 61, died Monday, August 15, 2022 at Jackson Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Paul Ryals
August 14, 2022
Paul Ryals, 80, of Marianna, Florida died August 14, 2022. Born in Geneva County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Melton and Thelma Ryals. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked all his life as a mechanic until his retirement. Paul loved gardening, but most of all spending time with his family. Paul...
Frank Rooks
August 13, 2022
Franklin D. Rooks was called home to be with his Lord on August 13, 2022. Frank was born in Sink Creek, Florida, August 3, 1933 to McKinley and Bessie Rooks. At Marianna High School, Frank played football and basketball and received many honors. In 1948 Frank received his Eagle Scout Badge, of which he was so proud. Frank attended Chipola...
Mary Davis Bright
August 7, 2022
Mary Davis Bright, 92, of Marianna, FL passed away August 7, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Mary was born August 21, 1929 in Kinard, FL and graduated from Kinard School. She had a true love for bookkeeping and spent most of her career at Swearingen Equipment Company, with short term positions at Warner Brothers and Sheffield Radio &...
David Barrentine
August 5, 2022
David Barrentine, 66 of Marianna, Florida died Friday, August 5, 2022 at Marianna Health and Rehab. He was born March 11, 1956 to LB and Johnnie Ruth Barrentine. Even from a young age, David was always an athlete. After playing ball all through high school, he stayed involved in sports by refereeing baseball and basketball all over Jackson County. There...
Donald Hamilton
August 4, 2022
Donald Hamilton, 78, of Grand Ridge, Florida died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Jackson Hospital. He was born July 8, 1944 in Grand Ridge to Aldon and Willie Hamilton. Even as a young man, Donald could more often than not be found farming with his dad. In 1964 he married the love of his life, Jearldene Mercer Hamilton. They started...
Anna Delgrego McKinnie
August 3, 2022
Anna DelGrego McKinnie, 67, of Grand Ridge died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Jackson Hospital. She was born August 5, 1954 in New Haven, CT to John and Giacomina DelGrego. Anyone who knew her knew she loved her church and her family, especially when she got to cook for them. She was preceded in death by her father, John DelGrego;...
Kiley Lynn Snowden
July 31, 2022
Kiley Lynn Snowden was born to Kit L. Snowden and Breanna M. Haddock on June 12, 2022. She lived seven weeks on this earth, peacefully entering the arms of Jesus on July 31, 2022. Although her life here on earth was short, Kiley impacted so many people. Kiley is survived by her parents, Kit Snowden and Breanna Haddock; paternal grandmother,...
Shirley Alford Hamilton
July 29, 2022
Shirley Alford Hamilton, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, was promoted to the Church Triumphant on July 29, 2022. Her deep faith and hope in God sustained her always. Devotion to her church and family were paramount. She loved to sing and played both piano and accordion. As a young woman, she served as the pianist of Cypress Grove Assembly of God,...
David Brian Carnley
July 25, 2022
David Brian Carnley, 61, of Bonifay, Florida passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at Washington County Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born to Paul and Iris Carnley on August 26, 1960. David was a 1978 graduate of Bethlehem High School in Bonifay and enjoyed playing basketball throughout high school. He was a long-time member of Carmel Assembly of God...
Nevin "Buzz" E. Becker
July 23, 2022
Nevin E. "Buzz" Becker was born August 31, 1932 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, Lycoming County. He died on July 23, 2022, one month short of his 90th birthday. He leaves his loving wife, Patricia "Patty" Becker; sons, Kyle (Dawn) Becker, Merle Hapes, James Tipton, and John Meckley; brothers, Jack (Joan) Becker, Fred Yagle, and Paul Yagle as well as numerous grandchildren,...
Irene Olive Rigsby
July 22, 2022
Irene Olive Rigsby passed away July 22, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Irene was a graduate of Malone High School and Troy University. She spent many years as an educator and retired from the Jackson County School system in 2005. She truly loved being a teacher. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marianna. She...
Dolores Loy
July 22, 2022
Dolores Loy, born on February 7,1931, beloved mother of Benjamin, Michael, Alicia, and Laura, grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 6, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. No services are planned, memorialization will be by cremation. Arrangements are being handled by James & Sikes Funeral Home...
Barbara E. Cournoyer
July 20, 2022
Barbara Cournoyer passed away the evening of Wednesday, the 20th of July 2022, at the age of 77 at home surrounded by family. For Barbara Cournoyer, born the 27th of August 1944; staying home was not her calling. Whether it was kayaking down rivers, horseback riding, or driving one of her many motorcycles across the country, everything she did, she...
Winfred Bell
July 18, 2022
James Winfred Bell, 80, of Malone, Florida, died at his residence July 18, 2022. He was born in Headland, Alabama, February 28, 1942 to the late Winfred and Ethelen Bell. He was employed by Summerford Truck Lines and Alabama Motor Express of Ashford for nearly 40 years, and was a member of Collins Chapel Baptist Church in Malone, FL. He...
Bertha Brown
July 17, 2022
SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED The memorial service for Bertha Brown has been postponed due to members of the family having COVID. We will update the obituary when the new service date has been set. Bertha Patricia Brown, known by many as Pat, 75, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Jackson Hospital. Pat was born in Washington, GA and was...
Joyce Johnson
July 15, 2022
Joyce Johnson, 85, of Bascom died Friday, July 15, 2022 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville GA. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, she lived most of her life in Bascom with her husband David. After retiring from Sunland Center in Greenwood, she became a homemaker and assisted her husband with his well drilling business. She loved her family and friends, and...
