Mr. Gregory Garland, Sr., age 55 of Panama City, Florida and formerly of Port Saint Joe, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida.

He survived by his children: Tamara Garland, Michelle Fields, Keneshia Lee, Garrett Garland, Gregory Garland, Jr., DeVante Garland and Thomas Lee; his father, Howard Garland; brothers: Drexyl Garland, Darnell Garland, Anthony Garland and Mitchell Garland; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM (EST), Saturday, March 4, 2015 at The Body of Jesus Christ Church, 106 Harbor Street, Port St. Joe, Florida.

Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe, FL under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.

Mr. Rodney R. Quarterman Jr., age 31, of Chattahoochee, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, February 23, 2017. 

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at The Sunland Center with Chaplain Ruth Moore and Rev. DeRon Johnson officiating. 

Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service. 

Mr. Quarterman will lie in repose at Sunland Chapel from 9:00 A.M. until time for the service.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Aunt: Maxine and numerous other relatives and dear friends.

Nolan Rex Alderman, 91, of Grand Ridge died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown.

Mr. Alderman served in the U.S. Navy, with an active tour of duty in World War II and then spent five years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He spent 12 years working with the Florida Highway Patrol, was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending his spare time fishing and gardening. Mr. Alderman also loved to cook, he was a former owner of restaurants and even had his own Bait & Tackle Shop. He could even do carpentry work, he built his own house and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Lillian Sauls Alderman; two brothers, Felter and Ray Alderman; his parents, Jessie and Lucille Jeter Alderman.

He is survived by two daughters, Nandena A. Edge and husband, Thomas, Judy Yuvonne Pruett and husband, Freddy all of Sneads; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel with Rev. Glenn Dunham officiating. Interment will follow at Dykes Cemetery in Sneads with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. 

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. 

The family would like to give a special thanks to Covenant Hospice and the staff at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital for the care and love that was shown to Mr. Alderman.

Emily Golson Howell, also known as “FanFan”, age 90, of Mexico Beach, Florida went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2017 at Jackson Hospital.

Emily was born to the late Frank M. And Ursula Golson on December 27, 1926 in Marianna, Florida and resided there until 1970. She was a graduate of Marianna High School and Florida State University. Mrs. Howell was a fourth grade teacher at F.M. Golson Elementary School, which was named after her father, Frank M. Golson. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mexico Beach.

Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Harry “Fuzz” Howell; parents, Frank and Ursula Golson; siblings, Frances Street Moss, Francis Marion Golson, Jr., Ola Golson LaPlante, James Baker Golson, Sarah Golson Stevens, Ann Williams and Ursula Golson.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen Howell Free and husband, Randy; son, Harry Randolph Howell; grandchildren, Jane Ellen Donalson, Karey Green Lambert and husband, Andy, Kristin Green Roberts and husband, John Young, Theodore Randolph Howell and wife, Heather, John Phillip Howell and wife, Lauren and Jim Henrickson; great grandchildren, Kendall Cummings, Brook Cummings, Sarah Hewett, Lily and Graham Roberts, Vivian and Judson Howell, Libby Howell and Kaia Henrickson.

Funeral services will be at the First United Methodist Church of Marianna at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 with Rev. Dr. Nathan Attwood officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Thursday March 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First United Methodist Church of Mexico Beach, FL, PO Box 13652,Mexico Beach, Florida 32410.

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at James & Sikes Funeral Homes • Maddox Chapel

James Lee Bradshaw, 79 of Cottondale, FL passed away, Sunday, February 26, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Danville, WV on July 24, 1937, Mr. Bradshaw was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era. After his service to our country he worked as a refueling specialist with Andrews Air Force Base. His passion in life was his family, his farm, horses and yard sales. Mr. Bradshaw was a member of New Life Fellowship in Chipley, FL.

Preceded in death by his parents Edgar Roe Miller and Estella Bruce BradshawMiller.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Nancy; two children James “Jim” Bradshaw, Jr., Michele Watson (Gordon); six siblings Bill Miller (Barbara), Edgar Miller (Hilda), Mike Miller (Gloria), Brenda K. Mullen, Barbara Jewett (Louis), Cynthia Anthony (Joe); three grandchildren Sara Watson, Nicole Bradshaw, Kyle Bradshaw, several nieces and nephews. 

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Christopher Eric Pettit age 44 of Altha, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in Gulf Coast Hospital.

He was born on July 15, 1972 in Chattahoochee, Florida and has been a lifelong resident of Altha.  Christopher enjoyed hunting, working on trucks, being in the outdoors, but most of all he loved his children dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father William “Bill” Pettit, his daughter Kayla Pettit, his Grandmother Owens, and his aunt Laura White.

Christopher is survived by his mother Linda Powell, his wife Dana Pettit, sons Tristin Pettit, Aaron Pettit, and DJ. Pettit Cook, step-children Haley Crawford and Devon Branning, sisters Wendy Pettit, and Tammy Pettit. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Services for Christopher will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 4, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at http://www.mariannachapelfh.com/

Don Wilson, 68, of Malone died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Medical Center in Dothan.

Don was a longtime Jackson County School System educator and administrator. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete will be announced later by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Cliff Brown age 69 of Alford passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born on May 31, 1947 to the late Bufford Brown and Lonzell Johnson Brown. Cliff worked in the construction industry and for William’s Farms for many years. He loved fishing and family gatherings.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents; wife Bobbie Brown; step-daughter, Janet Darrow and sister Rosetta Lewis. He is survived by his wife Barbara Brown; children, Michael Brown, Brian Brown, Robbie Brown, Frankie Brown, Jerry Wayne Morris, Mark Clements, Michael Brincefield, and Katrina Woods; siblings, Bafford Brown, Calvin Winford Brown and Rosey Brown. Cliff is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Cliff will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Alford City Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at Marianna Chapel Marianna, Fl

Mrs. Carolyn A. Allen, 65, a native of and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Florida was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.  She loved to be out in her garden tending to her flowers and she loved to go fishing whenever the opportunity presented itself. She loved her precious grandchildren and always found time to spend with them.

Carolyn is survived by her very loving husband, Nelson Allen, Sr. of Sneads, Florida;  her two daughters, Melissa Varn and husband John of Dellwood, Florida and Nelwyn Luman and her husband Jonathan of Stonefield Community, Florida; her son, Nelson Allen, Jr. and his wife Amy of Sneads;    two sisters, Mary Alice Neal of Tampa, Florida and Diane Phillips of Panama City, Florida;  a brother, Ronald Edenfield of Tampa and also five grandchildren, Ashleigh Varn, Drake Luman, Kennice Luman, Russell Allen and Ella Allen.  Carolyn was preceded in death by three brothers, C. G. Edenfield, Paul Edenfield and Michael Edenfield; one sister, Pauline Jones; and a half-brother, Frankie Midyette.

Visitation with the family will commence Friday, March 3, 2017, 6:00 till 8:00 PM CST, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida.  Funeral Services will be at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10;00 AM CST, with Rev. Gary Gable, Rev. Mike Allen and Rev. Bill Pevy officiating, followed by committal and interment Serivice at Dellwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Dellwood, Florida.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida, is in charge of arrangements.  Ph  850-593-9900.

Lois Jean Baxter, 80, of Malone died March 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1936 in Inglis, FL to the late William and Leda Love.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Preston Baxter; daughters, Marie Burroughs and husband, Herman, Terry Hatcher and Patsy Baxter; grandchildren, Melissa Anderson, Lezlie Burch and husband, Brandon, Robert Rogers; five great grandchildren ; sisters, Nita Jolley and husband, Ray, Gypsie Dawson and husband, Dick; brother, William Love and wife, Diana; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2017 at Collins Chapel Baptist Church in Malone with Rev. Ken Beard officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral services at the church.

Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Glenda Faye Odom Benefield age 69 of Alford, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Jackson Hospital.  She was a native of Alford born July 18, 1947 to the late James Curtis and Willene Odom.  Glenda enjoyed going to the beach, gardening, tending to her flowers, being outdoors, and being by the lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers Glenn, John, Kenny, Tommy, and Robert.

Glenda is survived by her children Vicki Lynn Barber (Lonnie DeWayne), George William Benefield, Jr., Shaun Allen Benefield (Angela), and Christopher Lee Benefield, brother Scott Odom, sisters Beebee Odom Springer, Moana Odom Goolsby, and Michelle Odom Reber, 14 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Services for Glenda will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Mr. Clauzell Barnes, 96, of Marianna, FL, formerly of Bascom, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday, February 27, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday March 11, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home Chapel, 4265 St. Andrews Street, Marianna, Florida with Pastor Abraham Johnson, Rev. Leroy McLeroy, Rev. William Harvey, and Elder Choice Barnes Officiating.

Interment in the Shiloh Cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home in charge 

A viewing will be held Friday March 10, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories a loving family:

Brother: Grady Barnes of Marianna, FL

Sister-in-Law: Bernice Barnes of Marianna, FL

Brother-in-Law: Harvey Murray (Ruth) of McCormick, South Carolina

Special Niece: Patricia Murray of Long Island, New York

Special Niece and Caretaker: Vonda Barnes of Marianna, FL;

A Special Cousin: Myrtle Martin of Bascom, FL

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends. 

Mr. Tracy D. Robinson of Marianna, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Jackson Hospital.

He was a member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church of Marianna, FL.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dwight Cockerham, Pastor and Rev. Anthony Granberry officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

Mr. Robinson will lie in repose at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.

The viewing will be held Friday, March 10, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.  

The wake will be Friday, March 10, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories a loving family:

One Son: Tevin Robinson of Tallahassee, FL

Mother: Ethel M. Dickens of Miami, FL

Father: Edgar Robinson of Rochester, New York

Four Aunts: Acenia Dickens and Constance Dickens, both of Greenwood, FL; Doris Dickens of Miami, FL and Carolyn Anderson (Donald) of Killeen, TX

Reared as Brothers:  Kenyo Dickens of Pembroke Pines, FL and Demetrius Heatrice of Columbus, MS

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Mrs. Ruth Elaine Maggi, 64, passed away peacefully at her home, in Sneads, Florida.  Ruth had been a proud den mother and scout master for the Boy Scouts and had also spent time as a crossing guard and EMT while living in New Hampshire.  She was a member of the Sneads Assembly of God Church.  She was a loving and generous person.  She loved to read and knit in her spare time.  Ruth was a loving, kind woman who was a natural  caregiver.

She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Edward Maggi of Sneads, Florida;   two sons, John Coates (Linda) of Two Egg, Florida and Jeff Coates (Jennifer) of Concord, New Hampshire; two brothers Lorin and James Newell of Manchester, New Hampshire; two sisters, Christine and Valerie; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The family of Ruth Maggi will be in charge of the arrangements, but feel free to call Lanier-Andler Funeral Home at 850-593-9900 for details.

Mr. Teddy Oliver of Malone, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his residence.

Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kathleen Smith McClain, Min. Lenoris Dixon and Elder Coleman Glover, officiating.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories a loving family:

Mother: Susie Oliver of Malone, FL

Father: William Oliver of Malone, FL

Three Brothers: Nikita Gibson of Orlando, FL; Eric Oliver (Latasha) and Kirk Oliver, both of Malone, FL

And a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Eugene Alford, 84 of the Shady Grove Community, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Bay Medical Center. 

Eugene served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He attended Lively Vocational and obtained mechanic certification and obtained multiple certifications from Chipola Jr College.   He began farming in 1954 and found his true passion, Eugene farmed in the Shady Grove Community until 2010 and also enjoyed serving as a Trustee for West Florida Electric Co-Op for the past 25 years. He loved his family, friends, farming and fishing and will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, sweet smile, tall tales, work ethic and his love for home . He was a life time member of the Shady Grove Methodist Church and served in many leadership positions.  He was adored by his grandchildren and his pups, Lucy and Buddy. Eugene leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship. 

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Mary Alford; two sisters, Roberta Folds and Lou Dellinger and brother-in-law Dave Dellinger. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Alford, who was the love of his life; one daughter, Cindy Shipman and husband, Tripp Shipman of Panama City Beach; two sons, Tim Alford and Gene Alford of the Shady Grove Community;  grandchildren , Kara Bradley and husband, Chase of Hosford, Ginny Shipman of Orlando, Trudie Alford of Shady Grove, Timothy Alford and wife, Lindsey and Collin Alford of Shady Grove; two great-grandchildren, Brantley and Libby Kate Alford; brother-in-law, Milton Folds of Altanta, Ga; nieces, Susan Folds of Atlanta, Becky Folds and husband, Adnan of Chicago, Diane Dellinger and husband, Glenn, and nephew, David Dellinger and wife, Allison of Santa Barbara, California. 

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Revs. Chris Ackerman & Terry Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 7305 Birchwood Road, Grand Ridge, FL 32442. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund. 

A special thank you to his personal physician, Joe Gay and his staff for over 20 years of the best medical care.  Also, the family would like to thank the precious Nursing Staff of the 4th Floor at Bay Medical Center, Dr Bill Dent, Dr. Angeli Niravel, Dr. Mario Pulido, and Dr. Samir Patel  for providing amazing care and compassion during this short illness.

Condolences may be made online [AT] www [DOT] jamesandsikesfuneralhomes [DOT] com 

Mary Lenora Lipford, 81, of Marianna died Friday, March 10, 2017 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, survived by numerous family members. Funeral service will be Monday, March 13, 2017,  2 p.m. at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel with Rev. Ezra Caynor officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Baptist Cemetery in Marianna with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Viewing will be one hour prior to funeral at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. Condolences may be made online [AT] www [DOT] jamesandsikesfuneralhomes [DOT] com

Nell George Marlow died February 18, 2017 in Spring Hill, Florida. Nell was born in Bonifay, Florida, in a year kept closely secret, as she wished to be measured not by years but by her joy and zest for life. Her children will honor that wish. She was the loving daughter of Sallie George, with whom she shared her Chipley, Florida home and life until Sallie’s death in 1986.

She married Air Force Major Albert Charles Marlow in 1948 (deceased 1974), moving to follow his military career, then returning to the Florida Panhandle where she lived until 2010. She subsequently married Fred A Arledge (deceased 2014) in November, 1989, and they happily toured the USA together. Nell moved to Birmingham, Alabama to be with family in 2010 and then to Spring Hill, Florida in 2015 to be with family. She was preceded in death by her mother Sallie Bell Tyler George, her father William Hampton George, her five dearly loved and loving brothers, Millard, Woodrow, Bill, Bob and Buford George. Survivors include her daughter Michele Marlow Thomas (Cornelius Bullard Thomas), son Michael Marlow (Rebecca Register Marlow), grandsons Drayton Michael Thomas and Joseph Michael Marlow (Heather Holloman Marlow), great-grandchildren Ryleigh Jo Marlow and Maxwell Cash Marlow. She treasured her extended family of numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and her greatest joy was always family. The love for and commitment to family and God were the core foundations of her life.

Nell always enjoyed competition and a challenge, whether innovation for school festivities, organizing events for her extended George family, playing bridge, opening a small business dress shop, running for county office, working as a supervisor in a state program, or beginning a hobby of horseback riding after retirement. Nell was a passionate golfer, playing almost daily in the last 30 years of her life. Her great gifts to her children were her constant, unconditional love, her profound commitment to family and her conviction that dreams could be achieved with hard work and perseverance.

Celebration of her life will be Saturday, 12 Noon, March 18, 2017 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Browning officiating.

Charles Ellison Fort of Marianna passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his residence. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Jackson County.  He was born August 15, 1922 to the late Charles Harrison Fort and Ozie Pearl Seggers Fort.

Mr. Fort is predeceased by infant son Charles E. Fort, Jr. and spouse Mary Mageline Traylor Fort, brother Harold Fort and sisters Annie Belle McNeill, Johnnie Maple Wadsworth, Mary Lee Madden, Dorothy Johnson, Audrey Cook and Ruby Pearl Fort.

Survivors include: sisters, Ellie B. Green, Lona Pearl Baxley; daughters, Martha Espinoza (Reberto), Sybil Niemetz, Robin Hammermueller (Kurt); grandchildren, Melanie Maxham (Robert), Anthony Niemetz (Lynn), Tanya Niemetz-Lein (Toray), Jordan Hammermueller, Hunter Hammermueller; and great grandchildren Taylor Niemetz, Cameryn Lein and William Maxham.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor John Rolyson and Bill Mayo officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Adolf Musch age 83 of Graceville passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born on August 15, 1933 in Austria. Adolf has lived in Graceville since 1990 coming from Southeast Asia where he was a Civil Engineer for Malaysian Thai Development company. Adolf enjoyed being around horses and supporting his children in Show Jumping competitions all over the world. He also enjoyed traveling, cattle farming, and researching the development of Perennial Peanut Hay that would grow well in this area. Adolf loved his family dearly.

Adolf was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife Suteera Musch; children, Christian Musch (Stephanie Bennett) and Elisabeth Musch (Wesley Edwards); grandchildren, Grahm Edwards and Olivia Edwards. Adolf was loved and respected by everyone that met him.

 Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in the Williams Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. with Reverend Sean Rezek officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family will be accepting flowers or donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Williams Funeral home is in charge of all arrangements.  Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.williamsfhs.com