Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida

Marylin Ruth Duggin

Marylin Ruth Duggin

March 29, 2022

Marylin Ruth Duggin, 88, of Marianna, Florida, formerly of Indiana, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Chipola Health & Rehab. She was born November 29, 1933, in Paoli, Indiana, to Noble and Opal Turpin. She retired as a nurse after many years from HCA Florida Osceola Hospital. Marylin was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Thomas J....

Ethel "Sue" Louise Blair Jones

Ethel "Sue" Louise Blair Jones

March 20, 2022

Ethel "Sue" Louise Blair Jones, 72, of Alford, Florida died Sunday, March 20, 2022 at her residence.  She was born March 5, 1950 to Henry and Rebecca Heinish. Sue was an Alford resident for over 30 years. She was a babysitter for many years in the Alford area, and watched all her babies grow up to have their own families...

Alyssa McKenzie Wheeler

Alyssa McKenzie Wheeler

March 20, 2022

Alyssa McKenzie Wheeler, 18, of Crestview, Florida died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at North Okaloosa Medical Center. She was born to Cullen and Shannon Wheeler, of Marianna (formerly of Crestview), on August 28, 2003, in Stockbridge, GA. She was very outgoing full of happiness and loved photography! She loved giving her daddy a hard time about being a Georgia Bulldog...

Louise McMullian

Louise McMullian

March 18, 2022

Ms. Louise McMullian, age 100, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at her residence in the Tallahassee Westminster Oaks Retirement home.  She was born in Jackson County Florida on July 26, 1921, to Andrew Jackson and Gertrude Saunders McMullian.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers (Lloyd Earl, Spangular, Jack and Thomas McMullian).  Louise never...

Catherine Chason

Catherine Chason

March 18, 2022

Mary Catherine Chason, 89, of Marianna went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 3, 1932 in Walton County, Florida, the daughter of Jeffie and Maebelle Floyd.  Catherine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dearly loved her entire family. She found joy in...

Robert A. Johnson

Robert A. Johnson

March 17, 2022

Robert Alvin Johnson, 74, of Marianna, Florida died, Friday, March 17, 2022, at Chipola Nursing Pavilion. He was born December 12, 1947, to Quention Robert Johnson and Ollie Mae Nelson Johnson in Chipley, Florida. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Quention and Ollie Mae Johnson; stepmother, Lena Bell Baker Johnson; sister, Sherry Howell and brother, Travis Pettis. Survivors...

Robbie Lee Perkins

Robbie Lee Perkins

March 15, 2022

Robbie Lee Perkins, 88, of Alford, Florida died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Northwest Community Hospital in Chipley. She was born to L.D. and Lena Coley on March 2, 1934, in Alford, Florida.  Robbie was a long-time member of Alford Assembly of God Church and retired from the Florida State Hospital where she has made many friends. Robbie was preceded...

James Edward Melvin

James Edward Melvin

March 13, 2022

On December 27, 1930, James Edward Melvin was born to Percy F. and Vivian Dudley Melvin. Jim passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Jackson Hospital with his family present. Jim  grew up in Jackson County and during his school years he played football and basketball while, also, working at Jitney Jungle Food Store. He enjoyed spending his summers working...

Jennell McCroan Bates

Jennell McCroan Bates

March 11, 2022

Jennell McCroan Bates, 82, of Cypress was granted her angel wings with her loving family and friends by her side, at home, Friday, March 11, 2022. She retired from Florida State Hospital as a Direct Care Supervisor in the early 1990's. Ms. Bates dedicated her life caring for her family. She was a devoted FSU fan and enjoyed camping with...

Stacey Lee Kemper

Stacey Lee Kemper

March 9, 2022

Stacey Lee Kemper, 54, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Jackson Hospital. She was born February 4, 1968, in Miami Florida. Stacey never met a stranger and loved life. If she wasn't socializing with friends, she was watching Days of Our Lives. The most important thing to Stacey was her family, she loved them dearly. Stacey was...

Charles Terry Davis

Charles Terry Davis

March 8, 2022

Charles Terry Davis, 74, of Graceville, Florida passed away on Monday, March 8, 2022, at Jackson County Hospital in Marianna, Florida with his family at his side.  He was born in Cottondale, Florida on March 5, 1948.  Terry (as everyone knew him), was a lifetime resident of Jackson County. Terry was loved by everyone who ever met him, and enjoyed...

John David Anderson

John David Anderson

March 7, 2022

John David “Rooster” Anderson passed away from a brief illness on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama with his family at his side.  He was born in Donalsonville, Georgia on February 28, 1957.  John David was a lifetime resident of Bascom, Florida and attended Malone School.  After retiring from Sunland Training Center, he enjoyed the simple...

Helen Marie Downward

Helen Marie Downward

March 6, 2022

Helen Marie Downward, 93, of Compass Lake Hills, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at South East Medical Center. She was born January 23, 1929 in Marshallton, Delaware, one of five daughters to Ernest and Florence Lacey. Immediately following her marriage to Marcie William Downward, they moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1961. After retirement, the couple moved to the panhandle...

Douglas May

Douglas May

February 28, 2022

Douglas May Junior was born in Vernon, Florida on April 17, 1927 to Noma (nee Parish) and Alexander Douglas May Senior. He passed away peacefully in his sleep February 28, 2022 at the age of 94 years old. A retired truck driver for Coggin & Deermont, Douglas also served in the US Army as a corporal during the Korean conflict....

Andrew Earl Moats

Andrew Earl Moats

February 27, 2022

Andrew Earl Moats, 72, of Marianna died Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Jackson Hospital. He was born October 7, 1949 to M. J. and Rosie May Moats. From childhood through adulthood, he was always making people laugh. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. Andrew was a loving father, husband, and Papa. He was...

Izzabellah Renae Peterson

Izzabellah Renae Peterson

February 25, 2022

Izzabellah Renae Peterson, 14 months old, finally got to go home, even though it’s not the way we wanted or dreamed it would be.  She was born on December 25, 2020 to Miranda Weakland and Franciose Peterson, and left this life on February 25, 2022. She was born in Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida as our Christmas Miracle Baby. ...

Herminio Arriaga

Herminio Arriaga

February 23, 2022

Herminio Arriaga, beloved father was called to heaven on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Jackson County, Florida. Herminio was born at La Escondida, Queretaro, Mexico on February 14,1966. He is survived by his wife: Igdalia Zepeda; his three children: Roman Arriaga, Teresa Arriaga, and Joseline Arriaga; his two grandchildren: Grayson Arriaga and Sebastian Arriaga; his brother: Noe Arriaga; and his...

William Saunders McMullian

William Saunders McMullian

February 23, 2022

William Saunders McMullian, of Marianna Florida, passed away on February 23, 2022 in New York City. The son of the late Andrew Jackson McMullian and the late Willie Ross McMullian, born on July 6, 1940, was delivered by his grandfather, the late, Dr. Ryals. Saunders graduated from Marianna High School and played center/linebacker for the Bulldogs. He received a scholarship...

Thelma June Swails

Thelma June Swails

February 16, 2022

Thelma June Swails, age 86, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at her home in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born June 14, 1935, in Mechanicsville, Virginia, the daughter of Thomas and Myrtle (Pitts) Bowles. Thelma grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia, where she graduated high school. She married James Lamar “Jim” Swails on November 6, 1954. Thelma traveled the world with her...

Elaine Howard

Elaine Howard

February 16, 2022

Elaine Howard, 83, of Marianna died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her residence. She was born to Jessie and Effie Mae Adams in Walton County Florida on May 2, 1938. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and always kept up on her Bible studies.  Elaine loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than one could imagine. She enjoyed making...

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