Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Charles Odom
March 29, 2025
Charles Edward “Jim” Odom passed away peacefully, on March 29, 2025, in Marianna, Florida.
Mr. Odom was born on March 12, 1932, in Washington County, Florida where he was raised in a large farming family and lived until he joined the U.S. Army in 1952. After serving for two years, seeing battle during the Korean War, he returned stateside and married...
Thomas Wallace Cook, Jr.
March 22, 2025
Thomas W. Cook, Jr. 77, of Vernon, Florida, died Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
James Hulon Baker
March 22, 2025
James Hulon Baker, 90, of Marianna died Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Mr. Baker retired from Owens-Brockway glass factory in Lakeland, Florida. He attended First Assembly of God in Marianna, Florida. He loved fishing and woodworking. He could create a piece of furniture from his own drawings and spent many hours in his shop with all his tools making beautiful pieces for...
Mary Therese Arline
March 21, 2025
Mary Therese Arline, 70, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and attended Cypress Baptist Church as long as she was able. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world, Nonna was her favorite title.
She was preceded in death by her...
Shirley Pelham Hare
March 18, 2025
Shirley Pelham Hare, age 81, of Sneads, Florida died Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Chipola Health & Rehab Center.
She was born and raised in Sneads, FL. She was a proud graduate of Sneads High School and later attended Chipola College. She worked at Florida State Hospital and as a cosmetologist in her shop, Shear Delight Beauty Salon for many years....
Robert Leon Finch
March 17, 2025
Robert Leon Finch, 97, formerly of Marianna, Florida passed away Monday, March 17, 2025.
He was born on May 20, 1927, in Marengo County Alabama to Peyton Abbott Finch, Jr., and Donie Maria Maness Finch. Robert was a graduate of Marianna High School, received his B.S. from Florida State, and his Masters from The University of Florida. He was a retired...
Carole Hughes
March 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Carole Jane Hughes, who went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2025, at the age of 80. A devoted woman of faith, she lived her life with grace, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and God.
Born November 11, 1944, in Columbia, South Carolina, to J.L. and...
Terrence "Terry" Sullivan
March 11, 2025
Mr. Terrence "Terry" Sullivan, 69 passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence. His life began on March 30, 1955, to the late Michael and Dorothy Margaret Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan stayed home up until his young adult years before his admission to Pineview Manor in Montgomery, Alabama. In the month of November, 1989, Terry came to Sunland Center...
Carlette Peacock
March 11, 2025
Carlette Peacock, 77, of Marianna, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, remembered for her unwavering kindness, strength, and deep love for her family and faith.
Born and raised in Grand Ridge, Carlette dedicated her life to caring for others. She worked tirelessly at both Florida State Hospital and Our Lady...
Lisa Marlene Smith Collins
March 10, 2025
Lisa Marlene (Smith) Collins, 63, of Marianna, died at her home on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born and raised in Marianna, Florida.
She retired from Jackson County School Board where she worked as a paraprofessional. Lisa loved her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids, as well as her church family. She was a member of Marvin Chapel Freewill Baptist...
Larry Sullivan
March 9, 2025
Larry Thomas Sullivan, 61, of Fountain, FL passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Jackson Hospital.
He was born April 20, 1963, in Gulf County, Florida. He lived his life in Florida and loved the outdoors. He was often fishing and hunting when he wasn't working on his current project. He was a jack-of-all-trades and worked in construction for many years....
Juanita Ann Seay
March 9, 2025
Juanita Ann (Tharp) Seay, 88, of Compass Lake, died at her home on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Juanita was born and raised in Compass Lake, Florida, but moved to Pensacola in 1954. She returned to Compass Lake in 1997 and has resided there since. She loved her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids, as well as her church family. Juanita was...
Lezell Hall Nelson
March 6, 2025
Lezell Hall Nelson, 85, formerly of Marianna, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Zell was born in Malone, Florida to J.T. and Louise Hall on December 22, 1939, with her twin sister. She grew up one of six children on a farm, caring for the animals, helping with harvest, and sharing the family dinner with the local preacher on Sunday...
Fay Chandler
March 5, 2025
Fay Logan Chandler, born Dorothy Fay Logan on June 5, 1933, in Lovedale, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Wilbur J. Logan and Valda Erin Chappell Logan. Fay was preceded in death by her parents, her devoted husband, Harvel Chandler, and their cherished son, Mitchell Chandler; brother, Alva Stephenson, sisters, Hilda Bevis,...
Ethan Wynn
March 4, 2025
Ethan Wynn, 13, of Freeport, Florida passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home.
A celebration of Ethan's life was 1 PM Monday, March 10, 2025 at Evangel Church. A private family graveside service followed the service at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be...
Kathy Cook Williams
March 4, 2025
Kathy Cook Williams, 70, of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away in the loving presence of her children on March 4, 2025, at Marianna Health and Rehab Center.
Kathy was born on July 15, 1954, to the late George Elton and Emmare Sullivan Cook. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Darrell, of Grand Ridge. Kathy is survived by her...
Davis Windsor Ramsey
March 4, 2025
Davis Windsor Ramsey of Sneads, Florida, was born on August 15, 1945, and passed away on March 4, 2025, at Jackson Hospital.
Windsor was born in Bristol, Florida to Davis and Mozelle Baker Ramsey. He spent his teenage years in Tallahassee, FL, and attended Leon County High School, as well as the University of Florida. He served his country in the...
Anita Harris
March 3, 2025
Anita Gail Harris, 60, of Malone, FL, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on March 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 22, 1964, in Palatka, FL, the youngest of four daughters to Robert and Lois Harris.
She is survived by her daughter, Courtney Kenny and son-in-law Chris, as well as...
Sammy Railey Efurd, Jr.
February 28, 2025
Sammy Railey Efurd, Jr., 81, was born in Columbus, Georgia to Samuel Railey Efurd, Sr. and Virginia Pless Efurd on July 3, 1943. He was raised in Eufaula, Alabama, and after graduation, he followed a career in law enforcement by first serving his stint in the United States Army as Military Police and finally as a Deputy Sheriff in Jackson...
Dorothy Helen Mathis
February 28, 2025
DOROTHY HELEN MATHIS (September 27, 1943-FEBRUARY 28, 2025)
“For my ways are not your ways, neither are my thoughts your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8). On Friday, February 28, 2025, our Heavenly Father said, “Come home, Dorothy; it’s time to rest now. Your joy, trials, and sufferings are over. Your work on earth is done.”
Mrs. Mathis’ life began on September 27, 1943, on...
