Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Joseph Brian McGaugh
August 23, 2025
J. Brian McGaugh, 46 of Marianna, Florida, died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born to Richard and Brenda McGaugh on November 26, 1978, in Leland, MS. With a six-year age difference, his sister was thrilled to have a baby brother join the family. With his impish grin, big eyes, and blonde curly locks, he won everybody’s heart.
As...
Jerry Ray Brookshire
August 22, 2025
Jerry Ray Brookshire, 83, of Fountain, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a life well lived--- mostly outdoors, often barefoot, and always on his own terms.
He was born on January 14, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, and from the start, he was the kind of man who preferred the outdoors to just about anything else....
Helen Faye Morris
August 22, 2025
Helen Faye Morris, 93 of Cottondale, Florida, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at her residence.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Morris worked for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 37 years as a bookkeeper, where she retired. She loved spending time with her family, her dog, Lulu, and working with her flowers. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
She...
Brian Paul Bowman
August 19, 2025
After a long battle with cancer, Brian Paul Bowman, 59, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, surrounded by loved ones. He left behind a legacy of dedication, humor, and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Born September 11, 1965, Brian was a devoted educator, who also spent many years...
Jearldene Mercer Hamilton
August 19, 2025
Jearldene Mercer Hamilton, 79, died August 19, 2025. She was born in Jackson County, Florida to Henry Grady and Laura Queen Ester Mercer on August 28, 1945.
She was married to the love of her life for 58 years when he died on August 4, 2022. They started their life together in Chattahoochee, Florida before homesteading in Grand Ridge, Florida a...
Clifton Kirby Taylor
August 18, 2025
Clifton Kirby Taylor, 41, died Monday, August 18, 2025, at Jackson Hospital. He was born March 26, 1984, to the late Kirby and Dawn Taylor.
Beyond his love for his family and the Sunland community, Cliff found great enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life. Music, television and his iPad brought him immense entertainment. The staff at Sunland became an integral...
Liz Stuart
August 2, 2025
Mary "Liz" Stuart, 67, of Cottondale, Florida, died Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Liz was born September 6, 1957, to the late Alto and Vitana Williams. She was married to the love of her life, David Stuart for 50 years at the time of her passing. Together, they built a life of love for their two daughters and their families. She was...
Huey Rentz
July 30, 2025
Huey Rentz, better known as “Buddy”, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the age of 89. He was born October 3, 1935, in Baker County, GA, to Alvin and Clara Bell Rentz. He grew up raising crops with his family, and later settled and made a life for himself in Greensboro, FL.
Buddy loved to raise horses and drive his...
Brenda Jean Clark
July 28, 2025
Brenda Jean Clark, age 76, of Malone, Florida passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Marianna Health & Rehab.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Martha Gertrude Smith. Brenda is survived by Joe Allen (companion), her children, Tim Clark (Mary) and Cindy Pelt (Clay), her grandchildren, Ryan Clark (Bailey), Lauryl Henry (Sean), Dylan Pelt (Stephanie), Corey...
Evia Maxine Wester
July 27, 2025
Evia "Maxine" Wester, 89, of Marianna, Florida, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home.
Maxine was born January 21, 1936, in Jackson County, Florida, to Ernest and Evia McCroan. She worked as a CNA at Jackson Hospital for many years before retiring. She always loved caring for people; it did not matter if she knew you or not, she would...
Wayne Douglas Burgess
July 25, 2025
Wayne Douglas Burgess, 79 of Marianna, Florida, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home.
Wayne was born in Syracuse, NY on April 4, 1946, to Harper and Eunice Burgess. He was always ready for an adventure in the outdoors or education, having received degrees in Forestry and Chemistry, as well as his MBA. He also served in the US Army,...
Steven Steele
July 25, 2025
Steven R. Steele, age 68, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed peacefully on July 25, 2025. A man of quiet strength, steadfast service, and deep devotion, Steven leaves behind a legacy of integrity, loyalty, and love that touched all who knew him.
Steven proudly served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer, 2nd Lieutenant. Fearless in both spirit and action, he...
William Andrew “Bill” Vickery
July 22, 2025
William Andrew “Bill” Vickery, age 80 of Sneads, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL.
Bill graduated from Chattahoochee High School in 1964. He sang bass in the Vickery Family Gospel group for many years and had a beautiful voice. In 1980, he met his wife of 45 years, Brenda Joan (BJ) Carroll, and loved...
Ernest Baxter
July 16, 2025
Ernest Earl Baxter, 96, of Greenwood, Florida, passed away in his home July 16, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1928 to Green Barry Baxter and Myrtle Thelma Mooneyham. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was known by multiple nicknames; Ginnie, Buck, Ginnie Buck, Ernie and Hawkeye, but his favorite names were daddy, papa, and also Uncle Ginnie...
Brenda Dianne Owen
July 16, 2025
Brenda Dianne Moore Owen, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 68, with her family at her side. Mrs. Owen was born on December 2, 1956, in Hartford, AL, to the late James and Lucille Mitchell Moore (both of the Bethlehem Community and, later of Bonifay) and lived her entire life in Holmes...
Michael Steve Hurst
July 14, 2025
Steve, as he was known by family and friends, passed away from this life on Monday night, July 14, 2025.
He was born in Leon, Iowa on August 6, 1950, to M.W. (Meredith) Hurst and Dixie Brenizer Hurst, moving to Florida when he was 5 years old.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his son, David Hurst.
Steve...
Andrew Magnus
July 14, 2025
Andrew Edward Magnus, Jr., 79, of Alford, Florida died Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home. He was born January 15, 1946, into a military family. His parents, Andrew Edward and Pola Magnus, Sr., traveled the world from base to base with their three children. Andrew later joined the Army himself and served his country with pride. He met the...
Irma Hinson
July 14, 2025
Irma H. Hinson, 95, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at her home in Sneads, FL. She was born on February 20, 1930, in Recovery, GA to Thomas and Essie Hall. She moved to Sneads, Florida, where she made her life, and was a lifelong pillar of the community. Irma’s life was a testament to her resilience, kindness and...
Wallace Haber
July 12, 2025
Wallace Haber, 94, of Marianna, Florida died Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Jackson Hospital.
Wallace was born March 9, 1931 in Yonkers, New York to Saul and Elizabeth Friedman Haber. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business & Labor Relations. From a young age and through his life, he enjoyed feeding the birds and appreciated the blooming season for his...
Mary Ann Graziadei
July 12, 2025
Mary Ann Graziadei, 102, of Marianna, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Chipola Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Mary Ann was born in 1922, to Joseph Giuseppe La Rocca and Vincenza Jennie Buccolo, and was the youngest of four siblings. She was raised in Utica, NY with her siblings, Rosario, Joseph, Peter, and Rose La Rocca....
