Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Janet Peel
July 10, 2020
Janet Peel, 70, died Friday, July 10, 2020 at her home in Chipley. A native of Jay, FL and a graduate of Florida State University, she lived in Chipley for over 40 years. Jan had a master’s degree in special education and taught in the area before raising her two sons. She was an avid gardener who loved Florida’s native...
Tama Yu-Yuin Huang
July 10, 2020
Tama Yu-Yuin Huang passed away on Friday, July 10, after a very private battle with cancer that started nearly 10 years ago. She left this world the same way she lived in it - sweet, tough, loving and strong. Tama (rhymes with Mama) was born in Miaoli, Taiwan 80 years ago, but made Marianna, Florida her home for the past...
Lizbeth A. Young
July 9, 2020
Lizbeth Young, 70, of Tallahassee, Florida died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL. Lizbeth was born in Miami, FL to Alston Clark and Ida Mable Lamb on November 30, 1949. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Bocus, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; son, Gerald Young, of Naples, FL; and sisters, Mary Stone, of Texarkana, Texas...
Clyde Douglas Rorex
July 8, 2020
Clyde Douglas Rorex, 68, of Marianna, Florida died Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Clyde was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Cecil and Ella Rorex on September 23, 1951. After 40 years of pastoring in Jacksonville, Illinois, he retired to Marianna, Florida in 2017. He enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals, the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, hiking, scuba diving and reading. He was...
Miriam Fiveash
July 7, 2020
Miriam Fiveash, 89, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Alabama October 24, 1930 to the late Coy and Rennie Jordan. Miriam was raised in Altha, Florida, graduated from Altha High School and became a homemaker after marriage. She was known and loved for her dry sense of humor and sassiness. Miriam...
George "Matt " Matthew Brown
July 6, 2020
George Matthew ("Matt") Brown, 82, of Sneads, Florida died on July 6, 2020 at Jackson County Hospital with his brother Bill, close friends, and loving family by his side. Matt will be remembered as an authentic, strong, loving person and a true patriot. Matt was born August 25, 1937 in Norfolk, Virginia to Cleo Myrle Brown and George Merrill Brown. ...
Dorothy Merle Deese
July 5, 2020
Dorothy Merle Deese, 78, loving daughter, sister and aunt, died on Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Marianna, Florida. Dorothy was born in Cottondale, Florida to Elzy and Ethel Deese on October 29, 1941. She loved to celebrate all holidays, opening presents, going fishing, coloring, doing puzzles and going to different places. Dorothy was preceded in her death by her father,...
Michael Alan Moneyham
June 29, 2020
Michael Alan Moneyham, 59, life long resident of Grand Ridge, Florida, went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born in Chattahoochee, Florida on August 11, 1960 to Clyde and Alene Moneyham. Michael was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid hunter and loved spending time with the ones he loved...
Margie L Tatum
June 27, 2020
Margie L Brooks Tatum, 91, of Marianna, FL passed away at her home on Saturday, June 27, 2020 surrounded by family. Margie was born on May 9, 1929 to Pearly and Mary Sewell Brooks in Altha, FL. She married Clifford Tatum on Dec 11, 1946. She retired as a seamstress from Warner Bros then provided childcare for many decades. Margie...
James Ivey Mayo
June 23, 2020
James Ivey Mayo, 94, of Marianna, FL died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Jackson Hospital. James graduated from Marianna High School in 1944 and served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946; and the Army Reserves until 1949. James married Kathryn Mathis of Cottonwood, Alabama in 1949. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of...
Ellie Fort Green
June 22, 2020
Ellie Fort Green, 92, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 22, 2020. With family by her side, she passed peacefully at her home, following a courageous, year long battle with cancer. Ellie was born to the late Rev. Charles Harrison and Ozie Pearl (Segers) Fort on December 13, 1927 and lived her entire life in Jackson County. She...
James Edward Brown
June 21, 2020
James Edward “Jim” Brown, 76, of Bascom, Florida died at his home June 20, 2020. He and his wife, Rebecca have lived in Bascom since 1998, but previously resided in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jim was a deputy sheriff with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department with over 29 years of decorated service. He also served his country as both a United...
Stanley Melton Charles
June 21, 2020
Stanley Melton Charles, age 54, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 in Cypress, Florida. He was born May 13, 1966 in Port St. Joe, Florida. He served his country honorably and proudly for 20 years in the United States Navy. He was a member of Evangel Church and worked for the Marianna Housing Authority for 12 years. Stanley was...
Donald "D.J." Isler
June 20, 2020
Donald "D.J." Isler, 52, of Alford, FL, died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center. D.J. was born May 29, 1968 in Dothan, AL to Hubert Durwin and Mary Frances Kent Isler. He worked for Merecom Corporation as a sub contractor for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Frances Isler; brother, Ronald Isler;...
Donna J. Norris
June 19, 2020
Donna J. Norris, 83, of Marianna, Florida passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard. Donna, the youngest of eleven children, was born to Curly and Garnet Blankenship on August 29, 1936 in Holden, West Virginia. She was a cosmetologist for many years and attended St. Anne's Catholic Church in Marianna until her health declined. She...
Sue E. Croom
June 13, 2020
Sue Croom, 74, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was born in Marianna, FL on December 27, 1945 to David and Comer Bell Waller. After graduating from Marianna High School, Sue went to Washington, DC and served as a stenographer for the FBI. Once back in Marianna she worked at several different places...
Dorothy Morello
June 12, 2020
Dorothy Morello, 91, of Alford, Florida died Friday, June 12, 2020 at her residence. Dorothy was born January 13, 1929 to William Markwardt and Ruth Scott Markwardt. She was a waitress for many years and in her free time, enjoyed puzzles and knitting. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis Morello; sons, Andrew Deal, Eugene Deal;...
John "Buddy" G. Cook
June 10, 2020
John G “Buddy” Cook, 68, of Sneads, FL died June 11th, 2020 at Jackson Hospital. He was lifelong residence of Jackson County and retired from the Florida State Hospital with over 30 years of service. Buddy’s grandchildren were his pride and joy. He always made his weekly trips to Dothan to visit and loved going out to eat every Sunday...
Bertha Clark
June 8, 2020
Bertha Carol Clark, 103, of Riverdale, Maryland died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Marianna, Florida. Bertha was preceded death by her parents, Alexander Baniewich and Ana Ciprowski Baniewich. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Bell of Marianna. Funeral services for Mrs. Clark were conducted in Hyattsville, Maryland with Gaschs Funeral Home Directing.
Edna Earl Banks
June 8, 2020
Edna Earl Banks, 93, of Marianna, FL went home to be with the LORD on Monday, June 8, 2020. She was born on October 11, 1926 in Jackson County to Gus Hamilton and Rossie Carpenter Hamilton. Edna was a homemaker and loved gardening and flowers. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Banks; and sons, Ralph "Billy" Banks,...
