Obituaries

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

Judy Stanley

Judy Stanley

November 18, 2021

An Obituary is not available at this time for Judy Stanley, 64, of Malone. We invite you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. to send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Judy Stanley, visit the Tribute Store.

Gladys Page Kleinhans

Gladys Page Kleinhans

November 18, 2021

Gladys Page Kleinhans, 91, passed away on November 18, 2021, at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. Gladys was born September 4, 1930, in White Pond, North Carolina, to Bessie Page Williams and Isaac Franklin Williams. She was one of nine children. After her parents died, Gladys lived with her sister, Annie Ellis, then moved to care for her Aunt Lucy...

Elizabeth Gelofsack

Elizabeth Gelofsack

November 16, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Elizabeth Gelofsack, age 84, of Bascom, Fl., We invite you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Gerry William Frye

Gerry William Frye

November 14, 2021

Gerry William Frye, 56 of Bascom, Florida died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. He was born April 12, 1965 in Orlando, Florida to Bobby Lee Tyson and Dorothy Ann NeSmith. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he served his country and worked for the Military Police. Gerry spent the past...

Jon Russell Perry

Jon Russell Perry

November 9, 2021

Jon Russell Perry, 57 of Midland City, Alabama died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1964 to Hank and Patricia Perry. In high school, he met and fell in love with Trena and they got married in June of 1983. Together, they had four children and fulfilled Jon’s dream of being a husband and...

Gene Barnes

Gene Barnes

November 9, 2021

Dalton Eugene "Gene" Barnes, 81, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home in Kynesville, Florida. He was born on December 23, 1939, in Andalusia, Alabama to parents, Dalton and Ruth Barnes. After high school days at Andalusia and Bushnell, he began working at White Auto Store. That led to a career path involving tires. In 1972,...

Peter Douglas Austin

Peter Douglas Austin

November 7, 2021

Peter D. Austin, 70, of Marianna died Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Marianna. He is survived by a daughter, Tracie Land of Marianna. Burial will be in Raceland La. James & Sikes Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

Trevor J. Thomas

Trevor J. Thomas

October 29, 2021

Trevor J. Thomas, 4, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, October 29, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born March 9, 2017 to Susan Morton Thomas and Sean Thomas. Trevor loved playing with his two big brothers. He was always finding toy trucks and tractors to work on and fix. Trevor loved playing any kind of sport,...

Susan Marie Thomas

Susan Marie Thomas

October 29, 2021

Susan Marie Thomas, 28, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, October 29, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born March 23, 1993 in Jacksonville, Florida. More than anything, she loved her family, spending time outdoors.  Camping and fishing was her favorite past time, especially when her kids were with her. Susan was preceded in death by her...

William "Bill" Sellers

William "Bill" Sellers

October 25, 2021

William “Bill” Sellers, 79, lifelong resident of Marianna, Florida passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Monday afternoon, October 25, 2021 at his home. Bill was an actively involved member of Marvin Chapel Free Will Baptist Church on Magnolia Road. He greatly enjoyed playing the trumpet, attending church, playing with his two puppies, Kinley and Little Man. He...

Kenneth Neil Burns

Kenneth Neil Burns

October 20, 2021

Kenneth Neil Burns, 64, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1957 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Kenneth Ray and Katherine Vada Burns. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ray Burns. He is survived by his wife, Dena Burns of Marianna, daughter, Toni Lynne Burns of Marianna; son,...

Kristen Alease Morello

Kristen Alease Morello

October 15, 2021

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Kristen Alease Morello was born in Miami, Florida on April 2, 1972. She arrived in heaven in peace and holds the hand of our heavenly father on October 15, 2021. Kristen’s laughter and beautiful smile will be missed most of all by those who knew her. She now sings again with Gods Angels...

John "Rusty" Alexander Chalker

John "Rusty" Alexander Chalker

October 12, 2021

It is with deepest sorrow and grief to note the sudden death of our beloved John Alexander Chalker (Rusty). He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 29, 1970, and died on October 12, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada where he resided. John graduated from Troy University where he began his professional journey as a computer engineer. He worked...

Robert Anthony Degroot

Robert Anthony Degroot

October 10, 2021

Our loved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Robert Anthony Degroot, passed away on October 10, 2021. He was born in Bathe, New York on August 18, 1935 to Catherine Bertin DeGroot and Anthony DeGroot. Bob married and had two daughters, Cindy B. King (Scott) and Brenda S. Shirah (Tony); one granddaughter, Lydia M. DeGroot (Jade); one great grandson, Sebastian...

Wanda Sue Adkins

Wanda Sue Adkins

October 10, 2021

Wanda Sue Adkins, 69, of Marianna, Florida died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 22, 1952 in Panama City, Florida to Sherman and Wilma Davis. Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Alvin Adkins; son, Frankie Adkins and his wife, Ashley; two granddaughters, Taylor Ann Toole and Caitlyn Sue Haney; a great...

Steven Allen Payne

Steven Allen Payne

October 7, 2021

Steven Allen Payne, 59, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Broward General Hospital’s hospice unit. Steven was born in Macon, Georgia, on March 11, 1962. He was the third child born to Parkey P. Payne Jr. and Freda Payne Porter. Steven graduated from Grand Ridge HIgh School in 1980 and upon graduating joined...

Barbara Ann Whitford Bailey

Barbara Ann Whitford Bailey

October 4, 2021

Barbara Ann Whitford Bailey God made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grows old; He made her smile of sunshine. And He moulded her heart of pure gold; In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see; God made a wonderful mother, And He gave that dear mother to me. - Patrick O’Reilly...

Violet Jarrard Ray

Violet Jarrard Ray

September 30, 2021

Violet Jarrard Ray, 76, passed away at her home September 30, 2021, surrounded by her devoted family.  Mrs. Ray was born on October 6, 1944.  She was preceded in death by her parents George and Evie Blackman, her husband's James Jarrard and William Ray, her three brothers Aubrey Blackman, Oscar Blackman, and Charles Blackman and her two sisters Lula Alday...

Glenn E. Scherer Jr.

Glenn E. Scherer Jr.

September 30, 2021

Glenn E. Scherer, Jr. 73, of Malone, Florida died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Southeast Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1948 in Lockport, New York to Dorothy and Glenn Scherer. He served as an Air Craft Mechanic in the United States Air Force for twenty years until he retired as an E7 Master Sergeant. During his time in...

Steve Edward Raines

Steve Edward Raines

September 28, 2021

Steve Edward Raines, age 57, of Marianna, FL, passed away on September 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his wife and daughters. Steve was married to his wife, Dottie Raines, for 37 years. He was a wonderful daddy, granddaddy, and husband. The love he shared with his daughters, Kelly, Stephanie, and Ashley was fierce. Spending time with his grandbabies was...

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