Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida
Ricky Neil Gurosky
July 26, 2024
Ricky Neil Gurosky, 68 of Greenwood, Florida passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born to Louis Cecil and Doris June Gurosky on August 21, 1955 in Birmingham, AL.
He was a strong believer in God, family and country. He was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather that served our country in the U.S....
Malrie Glen Shores
July 26, 2024
Malrie Glen Shores, 86, of Kynesville, FL died Friday, July 26, 2024 at the home of his daughter in Dothan, AL.
Mr. Shores was born, June 4, 1938 in Marianna to Daniel and Pearlie Kent Shores. He was proud of his service to his country having served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years.
In 1975 he moved back to Kynesville...
Sammy Wilson Deal
July 24, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sammy Wilson Deal, who left us on July 24, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born September 28, 1954, in Dothan, AL to Wilson and Hazel Deal. Sammy was a hard-working, loving man who always made time for his family. Even while working for the Florida Department...
Dianne Clark
July 23, 2024
Dianne Clark, 72, of Bascom, Florida passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Panama City, FL. She was born January 27, 1952 in Graceville, FL to the late Max and Kathryn Clark. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Charlene Pettis Polston
July 21, 2024
Charlene Pettis Polston, 87, of Sneads died Sunday, July 21, 2024. Charlene was the oldest of three children born to Charlie and Olive Love in Winter Haven, Florida on June 15, 1937. She graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1955. On November 4, 1955, she married Cecil Pettis. Their daughter, Charlotte was born to them in 1956, and then...
Sybil E. Griffin
July 19, 2024
Sybil E. Griffin, 87, of Sneads, Florida died Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born May 23, 1937 in Columbia, SC to Rabon and Daisey Bell Moody. She faithfully served the Lord as a wife, mother, grandmother, and pastor’s wife. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was always ready to make them laugh. She never missed an opportunity to...
Terry Lee Casey
July 13, 2024
Terry Lee Casey, 65, of Bascom, FL died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Southeast Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1959, in Marianna, FL to Early and Gladys Casey. Terry was always a hard worker and always made sure he could provide for his family. Even while he worked for the Jackson County Department of Corrections, he stayed busy...
Wanda Hamilton McArdle
July 12, 2024
Wanda Hamilton McArdle, 76, of Slocomb died Friday, July 12, 2024 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. Wanda was the sweetest woman you’ve ever met. These last few years she has spent her time at home with her husband Terry. Before that you might have saw her at Malone City Café, or Dothan Livestock Café where she worked for several years....
Deborah Jean Pope
July 10, 2024
Deborah Jean Pope, 71, of Creston, Iowa entered eternal rest Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her home in Creston.
Deborah was born in Chattahoochee, Florida on December 18, 1952, the daughter of Julian Waddell and Eldis Jane (Basford) Pope. She grew up in Grand Ridge, Florida, attended school there and played the Coronet in her high school marching band. Deborah graduated...
Evelyn Vernita Melvin
July 8, 2024
Evelyn Vernita Melivn, 89, formerly of Alford, Florida died Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born May 30, 1935 in Marianna, FL to William and Cora Lee Vickery. She was a proud army wife to Walter Melvin and together they had four children. They made a life together in Alford, Florida where they enjoyed their family and church. She loved...
Faye H. Gable
July 5, 2024
Faye H. Gable, 96, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at Marianna Health & Rehabilitation. She was born August 12, 1927, in Trenton, Florida, to Henry and Thelma Hutchinson. Growing up as the 8th youngest in a family of 9 children taught her a lot. Because her father worked as a sharecropper throughout North & Central Florida, which required frequent moves,...
Kimberly Ann Brown
July 5, 2024
Kimberly Ann Brown, 60, of Marianna, Florida passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at Jackson Hospital. Born to Jerry and Janice Brannon, Kimberly was a native of Jackson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Brannon and Janice Syfrett Brannon. Her survivors include her children, Keisha Brown and Cory Brown; grandchildren, Austin Wertman and Nala Brown. There...
Steven Ross Foran
July 2, 2024
Steven Ross Foran, 64 of Marianna, FL died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation. He was born August 27, 1959 to George Patrick and Hazel Jeanette Foran. Steven attended and played baseball for Marianna High School, Chipola College, and Wallace Jr. College. He was a big fan of the Florida State Seminoles, an all-around sports fan. He...
Larry Ben Brown
July 1, 2024
Larry Ben Brown, 81, of Sneads, FL, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Jackson Hospital. He was born April 4, 1943 to Albert and Lureta Brown in Tyler, Texas. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Sue Henderson
June 29, 2024
Barbara Sue Henderson, 91, of Marianna, Florida passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Jackson Hospital. She was born July 21, 1932 to the late James Nathaniel Lipford, Sr. and Nellie Marie Griffin Lipford. She was a hard worker and worked for Warner Brothers Sewing Factory where she retired after 20 years. Barbara loved the Lord and was always very...
John B. Kennedy Jr.
June 29, 2024
John B. Kennedy, Jr., 85, of Tallahassee, Florida died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, surrounded by family at his residence. He was born January 15, 1939, in Wrightsville, Georgia to John B. Kennedy, Sr. and Katherine Burnley Kennedy. He graduated from Wrightsville High School, then attended Mercer University from 1958 to 1959 where he was a member of the...
Paul William Vargoshe
June 28, 2024
Paul William Vargoshe, 82, of Alford, Florida, died Friday, June 28, 2024, at Southeast Health Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1941, to John and Charlotte Vargoshe in Bridgeport, Connecticut. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Gregory Dent Layton
June 26, 2024
Gregory Dent Layton, 34, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ashford, AL on June 26, 2024 Dent was born in Dothan, AL on March 19, 1990 to Gregory Thomas and Ashley Hall Layton. He was fortunate to enjoy much of his childhood in a country setting with his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Janice Layton, and his maternal grandparents, George...
Linda Jean Mathis
June 25, 2024
Linda Jean Mathis, 64, of Marianna, FL, previously of Dothan, AL died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Marianna Health & Rehabilitation. She was born August 25, 1959, to John Elbert and Mary Lois Dickerson in Columbia, Alabama. Linda grew up and lived most of her life in the Cameron's Mill area moving to Marianna to be with her sister the...
Joyce Moneyham Wilson
June 23, 2024
Joyce Moneyham Wilson, born on November 16, 1937, departed this life on June 23, 2024. A devoted sister, Joyce lived a life characterized by her unwavering faith and deep love for her family. She embraced the teachings of Psalm 121, which echoed her steadfast belief in divine guidance and protection throughout her journey.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents,...
