Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Michael C. Mears
May 22, 2025
Michael C. Mears, 54, of Marianna, Florida passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama where he was surrounded and supported by his loving family and law enforcement officer friends during the last days of his life.
Mike was born May 27, 1970 in Marianna to Horace and Mary Ann Daniels Mears. He was a proud...
Rev. Ellis Vickery
May 18, 2025
Rev. Ellis Vickery, 86, of Marianna, Florida, passed away May 18, 2025. He was born October 15, 1938, to William "Bill" and Cora Lee Vickery. Ellis faithfully served the Lord as a minister over 66 years throughout Florida under the Assemblies of God.
Our loving husband, father and friend. He was sweet, gentle, kind and compassionate to everyone; a guiding light...
Betty Gayle Fuqua
May 17, 2025
Betty Gayle McDonald Fuqua, 90, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
She was born January 23, 1935 in Caryville Florida to William Howard McDonald and Bonnie Ellis. She was the oldest of nine siblings. Betty married the love of her life Garland Fuqua on March 6, 1954 and together they were blessed with three sons.
Betty loved...
Elaine P. Folsom
May 14, 2025
Elaine P. Folsom, 68, of Marianna, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her residence.
Elaine was born in Dothan, AL and raised in Graceville, FL. She spent her early years between Pensacola and Marianna until she made Marianna a permanent residence in the mid 60's. She was raised with a strong foundation of faith and family which she carried...
Terry Lee Banning
May 12, 2025
Terry Lee Banning, 76, of Alford, Florida died Monday, May 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1948, in McAllen, Texas to Sylvan Banning and Norma Hickman Banning, and raised in Richmond, Indiana.
In 1966 he moved to Sarasota, FL where he graduated Riverview High School in 1967. Terry's careers were his passion and joy. He traveled the...
Tommie Proctor
May 12, 2025
Tommie Judy Proctor, 72, formerly of Jackson County, died Monday, May 12, 2025.
She was born September 13, 1952 to Buddy and Ruth Crutchfield in Graceville, Florida. Always a hard worker, Tommie continually put her family first. She loved animals and watching Food Network. No day was too bad that a sweet treat couldn’t fix.
Tommie was preceded in death by her...
Edwin Lawson Mozley, Sr.
May 12, 2025
Mr. Edwin Lawson Mozley, Sr., a lifelong resident of the Malone area, died peacefully May 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his four children. He would have been 100 years old on October 14, a milestone that was looked forward to by those who knew him. Mr. Mozley was known as a kind, honest, and true Southern gentleman. He loved...
Benjamin Shoemaker
May 11, 2025
Benjamin Shoemaker, 79, of Malone, Florida died Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Ben was a hard worker and devoted family man. He worked for 42 years with the Federal State Inspection Service inspecting peanuts, fruits, and vegetables across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and wood working. He was known as Master Craftsman. He loved his...
Oneita Yon Coley
May 10, 2025
Mrs. Oneita Coley (Humpy,) passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1929 in Blountstown, FL to Jack and Ola Yon (Keels).
She lived a full life serving and taking care of others. She retired from Florida State Hospital then becoming a full-time caregiver. Oneita enjoyed fishing and working in her flowers. She always looked...
Lawrence Spak, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Lawrence Spak, Jr., 71 of Marianna, FL passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Courtyard Healthcare Center.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Peter F. Zimmerle
May 8, 2025
Peter F. Zimmerle, 80, of Marianna, Florida died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Jackson Hospital.
Pete was born in Fort Wayne Indiana, graduated Scecina Memorial High School and attended Evansville College in Indiana. He was also a member and affiliate of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. In 1966 he joined the United States Army where he served as a flight engineer...
Wendell Taylor
May 7, 2025
Wendell Hart Taylor of Labelle, FL, formerly of Jackson County died May 7, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Cottonwood, AL on February 27, 1942 to Hartwell and Willie Hart Taylor. Willie Hart died during childbirth. He was raised by his father, Hartwell and wife, Mary Alice Hart Taylor in the Forks of the Creek Community in Jackson...
Janice Sangster Atwell
May 4, 2025
Janice Sangster Atwell, affectionately known as Jan, Nana, or Aunt Faye, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2025, in Sanford, NC, at the age of 78. Born November 21, 1946, in Altha, FL, Janice was the cherished daughter of the late Martha Baggett and JD Sangster. She is once again reunited with her beloved husband, Thomas Atwell...
Glenda N. Chason
May 2, 2025
Glenda N. Chason, 66, of Sneads, Florida died Friday, May 2, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama.
She was born June 21, 1958, to David and Tessie Poole. A lifelong resident of Jackson County she built a life with her husband of 45 years Garry Chason. She was always a loving wife and proud mother to Brandon.
Glenda was a great...
Ronald Eugene Dickens
May 1, 2025
Ronald E. Dickens, 50 of Bascom, Florida peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after a brief and sudden illness.
Ronald accomplished many things in life. He graduated from Sneads High School as Co-Valedictorian, Class of 1992. He was employed at Bradley's IGA as the Meat Market Manager until the store closed. He obtained his Commercial...
Kathryn Elizabeth Banks
May 1, 2025
Kathryn E. Banks, affectionately known as “Kitty” escaped the sufferings of this life into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 1, 2025, at the Courtyard. Kitty passed peacefully with her children by her side and will be greatly missed. She was 93.
Kitty was born to the late William C. Kimes, Sr. and Josephine Curci Kimes on April...
Rev. Louie D. Pettis
May 1, 2025
Reverend Louie D. Pettis entered his eternal home on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born February 9, 1938, to the late Jessie Alvin Pettis and Nora Elizabeth. He was one of eleven Pettis children and was born a twin to Dewey. He and the love of his life, Earline, built a life together...
Elizabeth Louise "Liz" Miller
April 26, 2025
Elizabeth Louise “Liz” Miller, 71, of Alford, Florida died Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Jackson Hospital.
She loved her family and cherished every moment she had being a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time in nature, especially with her flowers and birds. She was an avid book reader and passed her love of reading to her grandson Wyatt.
She is...
Harold Edwin Duce
April 25, 2025
Harold Edwin Duce of Two Egg, Florida died Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home, after a lengthy decline in his health. He was born in Jackson County Florida, on February 26, 1934. He was a resident of Gulf Breeze, Florida from 1970 to 2005.
Edwin served his country in the United States Air Force and then worked for Firestone in...
Ronald Franklin Smith
April 22, 2025
Ronald Franklin Smith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully departed this life on April 22, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 20, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, Ronald was a man of many talents and a loving spirit, whose presence enriched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Ronald dedicated his professional life to the...
