Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
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...
Gerald McGee
October 8, 2024
Gerald McGee, 66, of Marianna, Florida died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his residence.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements with full obituary forthcoming.
Timothy Doyle Hewett
October 6, 2024
Timothy Doyle Hewett, 62, of Greenwood, Florida passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 10, 1962, in Marianna, Florida to Rodgers and Juanita Hewett. He was married to the love of his life, Alice, for 35 years and together they raised five children. Tim was always cheering on and supporting his children in every...
Robert Henry Ellzey, Jr.
October 5, 2024
Robert H. “Bob” Ellzey, Jr., 74, of Malone, FL passed away Saturday, October 5,2024. Bob was born November 21, 1949, in St. Augustine, Florida to Robert H. Ellzey, Sr. and Dorothy Dominey Ellzey.
Raised in Port St. Joe, FL, Bob attended Chipola Junior College and Valdosta State College. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Bob had a varied career, including...
Ronnie Myers
September 29, 2024
Ronnie G. Myers, 82, of Marianna Florida passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024.
Ronnie was born December 5, 1941 in Graceville, Florida. He graduated from Campbellton High School in 1960, having lead the basketball team to four State Championships. After playing basketball at Chipola College, he was awarded a full basketball scholarship to LaGrange College in Georgia where he graduated...
Jimmy Eugene Maddox, Sr.
September 24, 2024
Jimmy Eugene Maddox, Sr., 59, of Grand Ridge Florida, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at his residence.
Jimmy was the son of Jimmy Jessie Maddox and Leona Yeuonne Lewis. He was born on October 19, 1964, at his home. He lived a life filled with fun, adventure, laughter, and years of hard work. He had a big heart, enjoyed...
Ernest Leonard Padgett, Jr.
September 20, 2024
Ernest Leonard Padgett, Jr., 76, of Marianna Florida, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024.
Son of Ernest Leonard Sr. and Lessie Mae Padgett, Ernie was born on December 3, 1947. After graduating from Marianna High School, he went on to study at Florida State University, where he graduated with a Master of Public Administration degree.
A lifelong Floridian, Ernie dedicated 30...
Sandria Webster Van Vlake
September 19, 2024
Sandria Webster Van Vlake, 77, of Iva, SC, passed away on September 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. Webster and June Alice Webster of Marianna, FL. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Van Vlake, and children, Tressa Brock, husband, Marty Brock, Stacy Van Vlake, Cori Tabacaru, husband, Karl Tabacaru, and Dylan Van Vlake,...
Robert Clifford Cowen
September 13, 2024
On September 13, 2024, surrounded by family at home at age 102, Robert Clifford Cowen passed peacefully from this life into life eternal. Bob was born in Nashville, Tennessee on August 4, 1922.
He received an appointment to West Point Academy, but after failing a physical because of a scar on his lung, he attended Vanderbilt University. After the bombing of...
Casey Elaine White
September 11, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our dear loved one, Casey Elaine (Ryals) White, age 47, who passed peacefully at home, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family and fur babies. After a long battle with NASH Liver Disease, Casey came home on hospice care to fulfill her final wish of spending her remaining time at...
Johnnie Howard Thompson
September 11, 2024
Johnnie Howard Thompson, 87, of Bascom, Florida died Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
No public services are planned.
Charlie Ray Goodson, Jr.
September 10, 2024
Charlie Ray Goodson, Jr., 64, died Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home in Malone, Florida.
He was born February 3, 1960, in Plant City, Florida to Charlie Ray Goodson, Sr. and Odie Bell Goodson.
Charlie worked for Tropicana as a machine operator for many years. He enjoyed playing pool, riding motorcycles, and fishing.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents and...
