Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Edna Weston Bevis
September 14, 2016
Edna Bevis, 91, of Lovedale passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marianna. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Ada Dunaway Weston and Ansil Sutton (Sut) Weston. She had lived most of her life in Lovedale where she was a member of Lovedale Baptist Church. Edna is preceded in death by her husband,...
Rose Dougherty Sullivan
September 10, 2016
In loving memory of Rose Lorraine (Dougherty) Sullivan who passed away on September 10, 2016 surrounded by her loving husband, John and her children. Rose was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on November 5, 1939. Rose was a devoted wife and loving mother who lived her life by the Catholic faith. Rose leaves behind her husband of 57 years, John, her...
Debra Roberts Elmore
September 10, 2016
Debra Roberts Elmore, 56, of Marianna died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. Debra was born in the Alliance Community August 5, 1960 to Jimmy C. Roberts, Sr. & Betty Kirkland Roberts. She worked at Lehigh Furniture Company for a number of years. She was presently self- employed. She loved her...
Douglas Allen Sullivan
September 7, 2016
Douglas Allen Sullivan, 65, of Marianna died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at his residence. Douglas was born on April 18, 1951 in Alliance, FL. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, where he graduated from Marianna High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leona Lorine Peacock Sullivan and George Washington Sullivan, Jr; one sister,...
Steven Chris Richards
September 3, 2016
Steven Chris Richards, 41, of Sneads died Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. Steven was born in Bainbridge, GA. He lived in Macclenny, FL before moving to Sneads in 2004 where he worked at Walmart and Lowes. Steven was of the Pentecostal faith and believed in John 3:16 KJV. He is survived by his parents, Arthur T. and Maxine...
Mi'Zion Devon Lovett
September 1, 2016
Master Mi'Zion Dontavion Lovett died September 1, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Shante Lovett; special friend, Grover Guilford; grandmother, Debra Sherman and step-father, King Sherman; great-grandmothers, Betty Hartsfield and Joyce Lovett; grandfathers, Ronnie Lovett, George Sims and Charles White all of Marianna; great-grandfather, Pierce Milton of Greenwood; aunt, Airanna Lovett, great aunts, Phyills Holland, Lisa...
Zacqueline Wimberly
August 31, 2016
Zacqueline E. Wimberly went home to be with Jesus on August 31, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Arry Boyd Sellers and mother, Viola Hamilton Sellers; sisters, Pauline Grant and Flossie Collins; brothers, John, Willie and A. B. Sellers. She is survived by her son, Bill Wester (Mary); her daughter, Tamaria Joyner; sister, Betty Hewett Smith; three...
Estella L. Bishop
August 22, 2016
Estella L. Bishop, 70, of Marianna died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. Estella was born in Marianna. She was a graduate of Marianna High School, Tom P. Haney, School of Cosmetology in Panama City and University of South Carolina where she obtained her Bachelors in Education. While living in Panama City, she owned and operated the Sunburst Hair...
Willie Paul Baxter
August 21, 2016
Willie Paul Baxter, 86, of Marianna, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his residence. Willie was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. He served four years in the United States Air Force, he was a self-employed farmer and well known throughout the tri-states for growing giant peanuts. Willie Paul was a member of Marianna First Assembly of God...
Johnnie Nathaniel Calloway
August 19, 2016
Johnnie Nathaniel Calloway, 79, died peacefully on August 19, 2016 at his residence in Malone, FL. Johnnie was born at home on October 2, 1936 in the Malone area. He was raised on a small farm, where as a child he played hard; but when he was old enough, he worked hard to help take care of his mother, father,...
Gary Hilliker
August 13, 2016
Gary Hilliker, 69, of Marianna died Saturday, August 13, 2016. He has lived in the Marianna community for more than 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Deloris; his sons, Jimmie & Chip Oestrike; John & Chip HIlliker; daughters, Natosha Fielder, Kim Daniels, Monique Starnes & Donna Killiker; brother, Ronnie Hilliker;several grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Services are private. www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com
Martha Jean Hockman Sebra
August 13, 2016
Martha Jean Hockman Sebra, 80, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Marianna, Florida. Martha was born in Illinois and often went by "Marty" or "Jeannie". She made Florida her home for almost 40 years, having spent several years in Chipola Apartments of Marianna where she gained many friends and helping hands. She is survived by four children, Sue Estes,...
Jimmy Jones
August 13, 2016
Jimmy Jones, 52, of Marianna, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his residence. Survivors include his father, Billy Jones; his son, Adam Jones (Paige) of Bainbridge, GA; his daughter, Brittney Jones of Smyrna, TN; brother, Bobby Jones; sisters, Jody Connell, Anna Ruiz, Amy Cortes, Wendy Collins & Brenda Jones; three grandchildren, Hunter, Callie & Ava Jones. He was preceded in...
Jeffrey David Sheehan
August 9, 2016
Jeffrey David Sheehan, 20, of Madisonville, Tennessee, formerly of Marianna died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his residence in Madisonville. Jeffrey was a 2014 graduate of Jackson Alternative School and worked in Construction. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard H. Duso in 2016. He is survived by his mother, Sumi Hanstine and husband, David of Marianna;...
Daniel Wesley Cole
August 8, 2016
Daniel Cole, 86, of Cottondale died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard. Daniel Wesley Cole was born on December 22, 1929 in Spearville, Kansas. Daniel joined the Navy where he served during the Korean Conflict, then went to work for the U.S. Border Patrol and enjoyed that immensely. Following his retirement from the U.S. Border Patrol...
Bettye L. Sellers
August 5, 2016
Bettye L. Sellers, 76, of Malone died Friday, August 5, 2016 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Malone, graduate of Malone High School. Bettye retired from Sunland after 36 years of service, she was of the Free Will Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Bettye Granger Sims; her husband, Jimmy Electus...
Leon Evelyn Baldwin
July 30, 2016
Leon Evelyn Hopson Baldwin, 94, of Marianna, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was born October 13, 1921 in Russellville, Arkansas. In 1926 her family moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma, where she lived for 75 years. In 2001, she and her husband, Roy, moved to Marianna, Florida to be near their children. She was a member...
Blanche Kenyon
July 29, 2016
Blanche E. Kenyon, 100 years of age, formerly of route 28, Warrensburg, NY, peacefully passed into her heavenly home on July 29, 2016 at Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center, Marianna, Fl. Born October 4, 1915, in Athol, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary E. (Mead) Elwell. She was the wife of Carl R. Kenyon who predeceased her...
Shirley Baxter
July 24, 2016
Shirley Baxter, 70, a resident of Sunland, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odis and Bishie Baxter; her brother, Doug Baxter and sister Betty. Survivors include her brothers, Edward Baxter of Marianna, Ted and wife, Charlotte of Malone; niece, Valerie Baxter of Mexico Beach and Ashley Baxter of Malone. Graveside...
Lulu May Gibson
July 21, 2016
Lulu M. Gibson, 86, of Marianna past away, Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Bay Medical Center. A native of Miami, FL, Miss Lu had resided and retired in Jackson County for the past 37 years. She was a long time believer in Christ and a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church for over 30 years. She was preceded in death...
