Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Heyward Lynn Johnston
February 27, 2018
Heyward Lynn Johnston, 74, of Marianna, died February 27, 2018 at his residence. Heyward was born in Coffee County, Alabama on November 4, 1943 to the late James & Mattie Johnston. He loved to go fishing, take trips to Biloxi, watch football, paint, and spend time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Wilmer and...
Butch Higley
February 21, 2018
Howard Clinton "Butch" Higley, 70, of Marianna, Florida, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on February 21, 2018. Butch was born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on November 8, 1947. His father served as a career Army officer, and the family lived in many places in the United States and in Augsburg, Germany. Butch graduated from Cleveland...
Rodney Wayne Wright
February 19, 2018
Rodney Wayne Wright, 66, of Marianna, Florida, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at the Dozier Hospice House, Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee, Florida. He was proud of his Texas heritage, being born in Fort Worth and later living in El Paso and Dallas. He has resided in Jackson County for the last 29 years where he was self employed. He...
Nellie Wreath Laramore
February 17, 2018
Nellie Wreath Laramore, 81, of Marianna passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Jackson Hospital. Mrs. Laramore was born in Grangerburg, AL to James and Rilia Granger Christmas on March 5, 1936 and had resided in Jackson County for a number of years. She was married to Oliver J. Moses, a veteran from the Korean War, who proceeded her in...
James Walter Cook Jr.
February 15, 2018
James Walter Cook, Jr., 64, of Bascom, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Jackson Hospital. James was born May 28, 1953 in Donalsonville, GA to the late James and Frances Lynn Cook. He served 13 years in the United States Army and after returning home, he was a Heating and Cooling Technician. James enjoyed fishing and spending time with his...
Robert Bailey
February 12, 2018
Captain USMC Retired Robert Harris Bailey, 76, of Malone, FL passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at his residence. Robert was born May 6, 1941 in Warren, OH and was the son of Mr. Robert C. and Mary Harris Bailey. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Robert joined the United States Marine...
Gene Purvis
February 12, 2018
Darwin Eugene "Gene" Purvis, 91, of Marianna died Tuesday, February 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Chipley, June 24, 1926 to the late Gus and Grace Purvis. Gene served in the U S Navy,  he lived most of his life in Marianna. On October 30, 1949, Gene married the love of his life, Polly Peacock Purvis.  He...
Jud Jones
February 11, 2018
Roy Judson Jones, age 87, of Bascom joined his Heavenly Father Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Roy "Jud" was a loving and devoted husband and a supportive and encouraging Father and Grandfather.  In addition, Jud was a faithful friend.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bascom and served as the...
Diane Glaze
February 10, 2018
Rebecca Diane "Doodle" Glaze passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 17, 1951, in Holt, Florida, but lived most of her life in Jackson County. She enjoyed fishing on the river, cooking for her family and friends, reading on the porch, and stoking a fire. Diane is preceded in death by her...
Barbara Ann Tidwell
February 9, 2018
Barbara Ann Tidwell, 72, of Bascom died Friday, February 9, 2018 at Jackson Hospital. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She retired as a manager in food service with the Jackson County School Board. She was a member of the Hickory Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Bascom. She loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She was...
Marguerite McCraney
February 1, 2018
Dorcas Marguerite Adams McCraney, 94, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation in Marianna, Florida. She was born March 22, 1923 in Waynesboro, Mississippi. She was one of six children born to Clyde Oats Adams and Kate Williams Adams. The family moved to Ashford, Alabama when Marguerite was a very young child. She graduated from Ashford...
Sarah Virginia Mathews
February 1, 2018
Sarah Virginia Mathews, 92, of Malone, FL went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John Bertram Garrett Sr. and Sarah Gammon Garrett. She was a lifelong resident of Malone, FL and graduated from Malone High School in 1944. She went on to obtain her cosmetology license in St. Petersburg,...
Larry Nathan Henderson
January 30, 2018
Larry Nathan Henderson, 50, of Grand Ridge, FL passed away January 30, 2018. Larry was born in Gadsen County, FL and was a life long resident of Grand Ridge, FL. He enjoyed mechanic work and could fix anything that was broken. He also enjoyed carpentry and farming. He is preceded in death by his father, David Henderson and second father,...
Myrtis Mayo
January 28, 2018
Myrtis Mayo, 89, of Round Lake died Sunday, January 28, 2018. Myrtis was born June 16, 1928 in Lynn Haven to the late Arthur and Flossie Todd Mayo. She moved to southern California in 1956 and resided there until 1979 when she returned to Panama City with her youngest son. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Jones;...
Zade Streetman Guy
January 26, 2018
Zade Streetman Guy, 88, of Marianna, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 26, 2018 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. Zade was born August 3, 1929 to the late James & Laura Streetman.  She was a bookkeeper at Daffins Department Store for 30 years.  She later became bookkeeper at Nifty Cleaners for nine years.  She was a...
Dale Allen Hunter
January 22, 2018
Dale Allen Hunter, 69, of Grand Ridge died January 22, 2018 at his residence. Dale was born March 2, 1948 in Cleveland, OH to Willard and Ruth Taylor Hunter. He served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971. Dale is survived by his brother, Keith W. Hunter of Ohio. A viewing and visitation will be from 5-7 p.m.,...
Cleo Hall
January 20, 2018
Mrs.Cleo Hall of Malone, age 77, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Dothan, AL. Cleo was born on April 21, 1940 to the late Leonard and Alma Glisson Mathis. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Malone, FL. Cleo enjoyed sewing and cooking for family and friends. First and...
James R. Harris
January 19, 2018
James Ronnie Harris, 67, of the Shady Grove Community, passed from this life on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Jackson Hospital. Mr. Harris was a native of Jackson County, Florida. He was a 1968 graduate of Grand Ridge High School. He retired from the State of Florida, Department of Corrections, after forty years of service. He retired as Warden at...
Benjamin G. Powell
January 17, 2018
Benjamin G. Powell, 79, of Altha, passed away January 17, 2018. He was a native of Bayou George, FL, where he was born and raised. Before his retirement, Mr. Powell traveled the country as a Union pipe fitter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Joyce; Daughter, Sandra Powell; Son, Russell Powell, and his parents, Gordon...
Early Grady Brackin
January 15, 2018
Early Grady Brackin, Sr. Early Grady Brackin, Sr., 94, of Marianna, passed away January 15, 2018 in Marianna, Florida. He was born July 1, 1923 in Dothan, AL. He spent his early years in Enterprise, AL, moving back to Dothan in 1939 where he graduated from Dothan High School in 1943. He was the last surviving member of his high...
