Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Sneads, Marianna, Graceville and Surrounding Areas in Florida

Betty Darby Drinkard

Betty Darby Drinkard

March 3, 2016

Betty Darby Drinkard, 78, of Marianna, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, DeAnn Brown Dorbeck (Kyle) of Tallulah, LA and Ashley Dru Drinkard Tupman (Josh) of Madison, MS; five grandchildren, Brandon, Kourtney and Kaitlyn Dorbeck, Aubrey Anne Boatner and Barrett Tupman She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Curtis Drinkard,...

James Tyler Fender

James Tyler Fender

February 28, 2016

James Tyler Fender, 19, of Tallahassee formerly of Marianna died Sunday, February 28, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Marianna on July 30, 1996, Tyler was a 2014 graduate of Lawton Chiles High School, At present he was attending Tallahassee Community College. Tyler never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He was a...

Joan H. Ramseyer

Joan H. Ramseyer

February 26, 2016

Joan Hamilton Ramseyer, 86, of Sneads died peacefully in her sleep Friday, February 26, 2016 with her family by her side. Miss Joan was a wonderful loving mother and friend. She collected many beautiful objects, was a passionate gardner, loved bird watching, chocolate, movies, game shows, and was fluent on current events. Miss Joan traveled the United States and Canada...

Charles Edwin Morse III

Charles Edwin Morse III

February 25, 2016

Charles E. Morse, III, 86, of Marianna died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Marianna, Mr. Morse had resided in Jackson County his entire life as an electrician and business owner. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and Florida National Guards. Mr. Morse was an avid hunter, he was...

Sandra Eve Warren

Sandra Eve Warren

February 24, 2016

Sandra Eve Warren, 72, of Marianna died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her residence. No services are planned.

Janice Lynette Bruton

Janice Lynette Bruton

February 24, 2016

Janice Lynette Bruton, 63, of Cottondale died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. No services are planned.

Janice E. Hall

Janice E. Hall

February 22, 2016

Janice Hall, 64, of Greenwood died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. She was a native, lifelong resident of Jackson County and a homemaker. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Dawson and Beulah A. Redmon. Survivors include son, Michael Kevin Hall; grandchildren, Alanna Smith, Michael & Dustin Hall; brothers, Jimmy Redmon, Robert Redmon; sister, Lois Gilley; close friend...

Elinor Margaret Adams

Elinor Margaret Adams

February 18, 2016

Elinor M. Adams, 91, of Panama City died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her daughters residence in Panama City. Mrs. Adams was born in Alford, on September 12, 1924 to Will and Nora Kennedy Porter. She was one of six children, Kenneth, Raymond, Herman, Bernie and Margie Porter. She met and married Clyde H. Adams and later divorced in 1952....

Hilton Lewis

Hilton Lewis

February 17, 2016

Hilton Lewis, 88, of Jensen Beach died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his residence. Hilton was born in Chipley and had resided in Jensen Beach for the past 18 years. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years, was the Superintendent of Vance County Schools in North Carolina and a Educator in Broward County. He was preceded in death...

Aurora M. Allen

Aurora M. Allen

February 15, 2016

Aurora M. Allen, 65, of Grand Ridge, went to meet the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2016 following a long extended illness. She was in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family and friends from Covenant Hospice & co-workers from ACI. Mrs. Allen was born in Crystal City, Texas on August 19, 1950. She moved to the state...

Michele Verrier

Michele Verrier

February 12, 2016

Michele Renee Verrier, 61, was carried away by Angels, on February 12, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1954, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Michele made her life all about adapting to her disability and bringing happiness, love and joy to all who knew her. She was her family's Gift from God. Michele was preceded in death by her parents,...

Ados Baxter Ducker

Ados Baxter Ducker

February 12, 2016

Ados Baxter Ducker, 90, of Malone died Friday, February 12, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Ducker was a native and lifelong resident of Malone. She enjoyed making baby clothes and blankets for new babies. Mrs Ducker also enjoyed spending time solving crossword puzzles and was Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jackson and Leobia...

Thomas Paul Weigel

Thomas Paul Weigel

February 11, 2016

Thomas Paul Weigel, 57, of Marianna went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February 11, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. He was born July 15, 1958 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to the late Richard and Mildred Weigel. Thomas, who most called "Tom" was a spiritual man who loved the Lord and never met a stranger. He was extremely loud and...

Emalee-Rose Elizabeth Henley

Emalee-Rose Elizabeth Henley

February 11, 2016

Emalee-Rose Elizabeth Henley, 8, of Campbellton died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at her residence. Emalee-Rose was a lifelong resident of Campbellton. She was loved by many and was a very special angel. She was preceded in death by one sister, Anna-Lynn Hancock. She is survived by her mother, Sara Hancock; two sisters, Tabatha Nichols of Arizona, Lindsey Hancock; one brother,...

Michael Sheffield

Michael Sheffield

February 11, 2016

Michael Sheffield, 33, of Greenwood died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence. Michael was born in Marianna and had been a lifelong resident of Jackson County. He was a graduate of the class of 2000 at Chattahoochee High School. Michael was a loving father and son who loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe...

Alyssa Raynne Griffey

Alyssa Raynne Griffey

February 5, 2016

Alyssa Raynne Griffey, infant daughter of Bobby & Candace Holloway of Sneads died February 5, 2016. Other survivors are paternal grandparents, Pete Taylor & Linda Griffey of Marianna; Maternal grandparents, John Holloway of Sneads & Faith Watson of Bonifay; brothers, Skyler, age 11, Zayden age 3; one sister, Addyson age 8. Graveside funeral services were Friday, February 12, 2016 at...

Carolyn Malone Kirkland

Carolyn Malone Kirkland

February 3, 2016

Carolyn Kirkland, 95, of Marianna died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. Carolyn was a life-long resident of Marianna. She was the director of Arts and Crafts at Sunland, and was active in gardening and numerous civic and church programs. Carolyn was a 60 year member of the First United Methodist Church of Marianna. She was...

John "JC" C. Burch

John "JC" C. Burch

February 1, 2016

John C. "JC" Burch, 78, of Grand Ridge died Monday, February 1, 2016 at his home. A native and life long resident of Grand Ridge, JC was a member of Providence Baptist Church, and avid fisherman and hunter. He was a retired citrus grove manager for over 20 years with Adrian Ernhart Farms. He was preceded in death by his...

Esther L. Booth

Esther L. Booth

January 30, 2016

Lois Esther Porter Booth passed from this world on January 30, 2016, at the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marianna, Florida. A life long resident of Marianna, Esther was the youngest of nine children born to John Reddin Porter and Lurena Elizabeth Rawls Porter. Esther loved to sing and play the piano, was an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed cooking...

Joanne Wandeck Wynn

Joanne Wandeck Wynn

January 24, 2016

Joanne Wandeck Wynn joined her husband, Milton G. Wynn, Sr., in heaven Sunday, January, 24, 2016. To her friends she was known as Joanne but to her grandchildren, great grandchildren and their friends from Florida to California she was known as JoJo. Joanne was the daughter of the late Charles Wandeck and Nell Adams Wandeck. She was born April 21,...

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