Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Christina Wentz
March 4, 2021
Christina Wentz, 39, of Sneads, Florida, died, Thursday, March 4, 2021, at her residence. Chris was known for her big heart. She was a loving and caring mother, wife, and daughter. She was a very selfless person, no matter the situation she always found the light at the end of the darkroom. She will be missed and she is so...
Rachel Priscilla Hays
March 3, 2021
Rachel Priscilla Hays, 38, of Grand Ridge, Florida died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Sciotoville, Ohio, January 21, 1983. From her children: "Our mother, Rachel Hays, was a strong, independent woman. At a young age she taught us many life skills that we will always use. One of her favorite things to do was...
James "Ronnie" Sikes
March 1, 2021
James "Ronnie" Sikes, 78, went peacefully home to Jesus March 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Sikes; son, James DeMoss and wife, Kelly; daughters, Susan Dugan and husband, Todd, Cynthia Jones; brother, John L Sikes; sister, Beverly Arrington; seven grandchildren and four great-grand children. Memorial services will be 11AM March 6, 2021 at Caverns...
Geneva Griffin
February 25, 2021
Geneva Griffin, 90, of Sneads, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. A native of Sneads, FL Mrs. Griffin was a lifelong residence of Jackson County. Mrs. Griffin was a graduate of Sneads High School Class of 1949. She retired as a personal technician with the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, FL. She was a member of...
Darrel L. Williams Jr.
February 23, 2021
Darrel Lovern Williams Jr. (Enjoin) , born January 28, 1965 in Gainesville Fl. Darrel was a lifelong resident of Alford, Fl. Darrel went home to be with the Lord February 23,2021 in Tallahassee Fl., he was 56. Darrel graduated Cottondale High School 1983, he continued his education at Chipola Junior College and The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Fl....
Shane C. Mercer
February 21, 2021
Shane C. Mercer, 60, of Dellwood, Florida died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Jackson Hospital. He was born August 27, 1960 to Frieda and Rubin Mercer. In 1978, Shane graduated from Grand Ridge High school. He owned and operated Mercer’s Body Shop in Marianna, FL. Shane was faithful to the Lord and served where called, including being a deacon at...
James Baker Daffin Jr.
February 20, 2021
James Baker Daffin, Jr., 95, of Marianna, Florida died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Chipola Health and Rehab. He was born October 21, 1925 to Emmie and James Daffin Sr. James served his country in the Army-Air Force and enjoyed his time working at Tatums Hardware. He was also an avid fisherman. James was preceded in death by his parents;...
James William Osterhoudt
February 19, 2021
James William Osterhoudt, Jr., 57, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at Flowers Hospital. He was born May 30, 1963 to Jacqueline and James William Osterhoudt, Sr. in West Palm Beach, Florida. James was a great man, husband and father and craftsman. He also loved to fish and work in his garden He was preceded in death by his parents; and...
Mary Hancock Smith
February 18, 2021
Mary Hancock Smith, 78, of Marianna, Florida passed from her earthly body to her heavenly eternal home on February 18, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Mary was born January 25, 1943. She was born and raised in the Alford community area until she moved to Marianna. She lived in Marianna for many years with her daughter and...
John Oscar Bruner
February 12, 2021
John Oscar Bruner, 41, of Dellwood went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 12, 2021. John died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was born November 15, 1979 in Marianna. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Oscar Bruner, Jr., and Betty Lucille Bruner. He is survived by his son, John Oscar "Jabe" Bruner...
Mary Frances Cobb
February 12, 2021
James & Sikes Funeral Home Mary Frances Cobb, 93, of Marianna died Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home. She was born in Ashford, AL. on January 22, 1928 to the late Jesse and Laura Buckhalter Barwick. She was a wonderful christian women. She was a lifelong member of Marianna Church of God and had most recently attended Page Pond...
Robert R. Worrell
February 12, 2021
Robert Raymond Worrell, 99, of Chattahoochee, Florida died Friday, February 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1922 in the Alliance Community to Rufus and Lizzie Owens Worrell. Robert was a self-employed Master Carpenter and enjoyed farming and fishing. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Barney Worrell, of Chattahoochee, FL; daughter, Christine Goodson, of...
Dwain Pendergrass
February 10, 2021
Robert “Dwain” Pendergrass went to be with the Lord peacefully on February 10, 2021. He was born May 31, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Eastside Baptist Church of Marianna. Over Dwain’s career, he worked in the grocery business for over 60 years. He owned Dwain’s IGA from 1980 until 1994 when a fire destroyed it. Dwain also managed several...
Delores Virginia Barnes
February 10, 2021
Delores Virginia Barnes, age 75, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born to Coy and Virginia Barnes on January 25, 1946. After living her life in a body that was riddled with sickness and brokenness, Delores is finally free to soar to the heavens, into the arms of Jesus. We know she is finally walking and...
Frank Husted
February 9, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Francis “Frank” Robert Husted announce his passing on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the age of 71. Frank passed peacefully at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. Frank was born June 8, 1949 in Queens, New York. Frank resided in Marianna, Florida with his wife Angie. He was preceded in death by...
Linda Helen Decker
February 7, 2021
Linda Helen Decker, age 72, of Marianna, Florida died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Jackson Hospital. She was born June 23, 1948 in New York, but lived most of her life in Marianna, Florida. Her greatest joys were attending events and short trips with her church family, Foundation Temple Apostolic Faith. Wherever they went or whatever they were doing, she...
Maurice Cabrera
January 31, 2021
Maurice Omar Cabrera, 57, of West Palm Beach, passed away on January 31, 2021 from complications arising from Covid. He is survived by his wife Suzanne (Poirier) Cabrera, his son Alex, his daughter Rachel, his parents Patricia and Otto Cabrera, sister Regina ”Gigi” Kettering (David), brother Christopher (Ali), brother-in- laws Omer Poirier (Heather), Douglas Poirier (Lynne), 4 nieces and 2...
Robbie W. Hill
January 30, 2021
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Marianna. 850.482.2332 Robbie W. Hill, 84, of Cottondale died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. Native and lifelong resident of Cottondale, Robbie graduated from Cottondale High School. She retired from Sunland after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of Cottondale First United Methodist Church. Robbie...
Harry W. Dunaway
January 29, 2021
Harry “Hap” Wilson Dunaway, age 92, of Greenwood, Florida passed away Friday evening, January 29, 2021, at Pruitt Healthcare Southwood in Tallahassee, Florida after contracting COVID-19. Hap was born July 1, 1928 in Greenwood, Florida, to the late Omie Cortez Dunaway and Sarah Edel Dickson Dunaway and was a life-long resident of Jackson County, apart from his military service and...
Sarah Hall Williams
January 27, 2021
Sarah Hall Williams 90, of Marianna went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, January 27, 2021 at Jackson Hospital. Sarah was born January 21, 1931, in Marianna. She was the third of five sisters to Elmer and Octavia Hall. Sarah had a special lifelong bond with her four sisters. She graduated from Marianna High School then completed the...
