Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Laura D. Martin
November 23, 2024
Laura D. Martin, age 69 of Grand Ridge, FL died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Jackson Hospital.
Full obituary information will be forthcoming. James & Sikes is in charge of arrangments.
Charles Lonnie Weeks
November 18, 2024
Charles Lonnie Weeks of Two Egg, passed away at his residence on November 18, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on May 24, 1948, in Sneads to Lonnie and Grace Cloud Weeks.
A lifelong farmer, Charles was known for his unwavering commitment to cultivating the land and tending to his farm animals. His deep love for the simple...
Jeannie Frances Kemper
November 15, 2024
Jeannie Frances Kemper, 58, of Alford, Florida passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1965, to Herman and Muriel Dillard Mayo in Chipley, FL.
She worked for Jackson County School Board for 25+ years. During those years she drove a school bus and was a para-professional for Hope School. Jeannie...
Jay Francis Brown
November 15, 2024
Jay Francis Brown of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on November 15th, 2024, at the age of 74. Jay was born to Herman and Doris Curry Brown on June 17, 1950, in New Haven, Connecticut.
Jay earned a Police Academy Certificate from Indian River Community College in December of 1978 from the Center for Criminal Justice. He went on to work...
Patsy Ruth Smith
November 12, 2024
Patsy Ruth Melvin Smith passed peacefully on November 12, 2024, at Marianna Health and Rehab. Patsy was born on September 8, 1931, in Columbus, Georgia, to Mary Esther Cumbaa and James Joseph Melvin. She married Donald Spurgeon Smith of Alford, Florida, in 1949. They lived all over the continental US, Hawaii, and even Japan during his service time with the...
Betty Alday
November 8, 2024
Betty Alday, age 66, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Gulf Coast Regional Hospital.
Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Robert "Joey" Baxley
October 30, 2024
Robert Joseph “Joey” Baxley, 68 of Greenwood, Florida went to his eternal home on October 30, 2024, at Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a beloved father, husband, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was born in Dothan, Alabama on August 6, 1956. Joey grew up in Chipley, Florida and graduated from...
Martha Jo Sikes Smith
October 23, 2024
Martha Jo Sikes Smith, 85, of Bonifay died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her residence in the Bethlehem Community of Holmes County, Florida.
Jo was born April 1, 1939, in Holmes County to A. V. "Dock" Carroll and Patricia Dixon Carroll. She was a proud graduate of Bethlehem High School class of 1957. Jo went on to obtain her nursing credentials...
Jerry R. Danford
October 23, 2024
Jerry Rex Danford, 83, of Grangerburg, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his residence in Grangerburg.
He was born September 14, 1941 in Pansey, Alabama to Lettie Mae Danford and Jesse Danford. He met his wife, Lois Ann in 1959 and the two married in January 1964. They were married for 60 years. In his early years he served in the...
Horace C. Mears
October 22, 2024
Horace C. Mears, 82, of Cypress/Alliance community died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home. A native and life long resident of Jackson County. Mr. Mears retired from the Jackson County School Board as a Transportation Specialist. He was an affectionate, dedicated and hardworking individual who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. He was also a...
Murlene A. Smith
October 19, 2024
Murlene A. Smith, 92, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 1, 1932, in Chipley, FL, Murlene was the ninth of eleven children born to Fred "Big Pa" and Julia "Big MaMa" Corbin. She married Princtiss O. Smith, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage before his passing in...
Barbara Carol Strickland
October 17, 2024
Barbara Carol Strickland, 85 of Crawfordville, Florida entered Glory peacefully on October 17, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1938, in Zainesville, Ohio to Gene and Laura McDowell. She was the middle child of her family with an older brother and sister, as well as a younger brother and sister. She was blessed with two step-siblings, and a wonderful,...
Cleburne Tew
October 16, 2024
Francis “Cleburne” Tew, 89, passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2024, in Marianna, Florida. He was born September 23, 1935 in Fadette, Alabama. He attended school at Fadette and Slocomb and graduated from Slocomb High School in 1952. During his high school years, his athleticism was demonstrated as quarterback of the football team, as well as a guard on the...
Elaine McRane
October 15, 2024
Frances Elaine McRane, 79, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at her residence in Ashford, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Johnson McRane and Annie Irene Everett McRane.
Burial took place in Riverside Cemetery, Marianna, Florida, with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
Joseph Lee Pitts
October 15, 2024
Joseph Lee Pitts, 82, of Cottondale passed away on October 15, 2024, at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL. He was born on August 5, 1942, in Tallahassee, Florida to Joseph and Maxine Pitts. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love that will be cherished by his family and friends.
Joe dedicated many years to the Jackson County School...
Hilton M. Hatcher
October 15, 2024
Hilton Mitchell Hatcher, 71, of Malone, made his final transition to be with his Jesus on the afternoon of October 15, 2024, at 3 PM, ultimately succumbing to brain cancer. He spent the final weeks of his life in the comfort of his home, surrounded by friends and family.
Hilton was born on December 5, 1952, to the late Roy and...
Susan McKinney
October 15, 2024
Susan Lynn McKinney, 56, of Cottondale, Florida died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at her residence.
She was born October 10, 1968, in Colorado to Kenneth and Patricia Whitehead. She loved animals, especially horses and dogs. She was a loving and caring mom.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents; and infant twins. She is survived by her children, Sheena McKinnie (Christopher...
Roger Joseph Myron Dobson
October 12, 2024
Roger Dobson, 75, of Chattahoochee, FL passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born to Myron and Vera Dobson, March 26, 1949, in up state New York.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron Dobson and Vera Dobson. Roger leaves behind his beloved wife, Nina Gibson, of Chattahoochee, Florida; his children, David Gibson, Robert...
Jennie Michelle Jackson
October 11, 2024
Jennie Michelle Jackson, 40, of Marianna, Florida passed away Friday, October 11, 2024.
She was the daughter of Robin Hall Snellgrove and the late Herbert Lamont Whitten. She was born on September 23, 1984 in Marianna, FL.
Jennie enjoyed spending time with her many family members and especially her children. She enjoyed life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her...
Thomas Robert McTeague
October 9, 2024
Thomas Robert McTeague, born on September 15, 1947, in Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 9, 2024. He was a dedicated electrician by trade and a respected police officer who served communities in Plaistow and Hampstead, New Hampshire, as well as in Goose Creek, South Carolina, where he also served as a detective. After relocating from...
