Mrs. Cora Pittman of Saint Petersburg, FL, formerly of Campbellton (Springfield Community), FL went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2017 in St. Petersburg, FL.

Mrs. Pittman was born November 26, 1941.

Funeral services will be 1 PM, Saturday, July 29, 2017, Saint Paul AME Church, 5180 Hwy 273, Campbellton, FL. Burial will follow in the Springfield AME Cemetery, Marianna, FL. Smith Funeral Home, Saint Petersburg, FL and Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, FL directing.

 Christian Memorial Chapel M. Sue Pittman & Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel 5441 Cooper Street P.O. Box 504 Graceville, Florida 32440 (850) 263-6834 (Office) (850) 263-1985 (Fax) “A Pittman Service Makes the Difference”

Mrs. Betty Jean Lanier, 72, passed away at her home in Sneads, Florida, after bravely fighting a lengthy illness, Sunday, July 23, 2017.  She was a lifelong resident of Sneads, Florida and was surrounded by her loving husband and many of her family and her dear companion puppy, “Lady” as she journeyed to her Lord and Savior.   She was a member of the El Bethel Assembly of God Church of Grand Ridge, Florida, loved to fish, grow flowers in her garden and “shop”.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her as family and friend. 

Betty is survived by her husband, David Lanier of Sneads, Florida;  her two daughters, Elisabeth “Becky” Goss and her husband Frank of Lynn Haven, Florida  and  Sherry Robinson of Grand Ridge, Florida;  a son, Carlis Raymond Johnson and his wife Andria of Panama City, Florida;  one sister Vivian “Nan” Brown of Sneads and a brother, Isac “Buddy” Neel and his wife Linda of Sneads;  also eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  Betty was preceded in death by a husband, Carlis R. Johnson, Sr. ,  her parents Dolly E. and Isia W. Neel and a sister, Norma J. Harper.

Visitation with the family will take place at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida, Thursday, July 27, 2017, from 5:00 till 7:00 PM CST with Funeral Services commencing Friday, July 28, 2017, 11:00 AM CST, at El Bethel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Clinton Howell and Rev. Juno Douglas along with Shane Mercer officiating.  Committal and Interment Services will follow at Cow Pen Pond Cemetery North of Grand Ridge, Florida.

 Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads is in charge of arrangements.  PH 850-593-9900.

Robert Allen Willis III, died peacefully in Asheville, North Carolina, on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the age of 74.

Robert was born on October 18, 1942, in Spartanburg, SC where his father was stationed at Camp Croft (U.S. Army). The family returned to their hometown of Greenwood, FL where they established a dairy farm and raised cattle. He grew up in Greenwood, graduated from Marianna High School, attended The Citadel and graduated from San Angelo State University. Robert proudly enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1961 and joined the Security Service. He was stationed in Amarillo, San Angelo and San Antonio, Texas as well as Germany and South Korea. In the decades to follow, Robert owned Sunbelt Packing Company and the family relocated to Simpsonville, SC, Valdosta and Atlanta, GA, before retiring to homes in Port St. Joe, FL and Sylva, NC. Robert enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, and studying World War II history. He loved his time serving our country and was active with fellow veterans of the U.S. Air Force Security Service (USAFSS).

Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert Allen Willis IV; father, Robert Allen Willis, Jr. and his mother, Ray Willis.

Robert Willis is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charlotte Anne Jordan Willis; sister, Anne Willis Herring Hudson of Taylors, South Carolina; oldest daughter, Elizabeth Willis Moore and spouse, Jeff Moore and their son, William Moore of Atlanta, Georgia; his youngest daughter, Julie Willis Hodges along with her spouse, Zach Hodges and their children, Porter and Anderson Hodges of Port St. Joe, Florida.

Funeral services will be 10 A.M. (CST), Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Greenwood United Methodist Church, 4220 Bryan Street, Greenwood, Fl, with Bro. Dave Fernandez officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Methodist Church Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Shepherd’s Men, which supports the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center Atlanta www.shepherdsmen.com or the First United Methodist Church of Port St. Joe, Florida www.psjumc.org

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Robert Ellis Ringer was born in Fort Payne, Alabama, to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Ringer on August 30, 1928. When he was a child, the family moved to nearby Valley Head, Alabama, and he graduated from Valley Head High School and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Jacksonville State Normal College, now Jacksonville State University. Mertice Baker Ringer was born in Clanton, Alabama on November 23, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Andrew Baker. Before graduating from Clanton High School, she discovered it had no alma mater, so she wrote one. She then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Mississippi.

While a student at Blue Mountain, Mertice worked at a summer camp in Sand Mountain, Alabama, where she was introduced to Robert, who was home from school for the summer. They began dating that summer and continued to correspond when they returned to school. When Robert graduated, he began to serve in the United States Army as the Korean War began. Before he deployed to Korea, Robert went to Clanton to ask Mr. Baker for Mertice’s hand in marriage. With Mr. Baker’s blessing, he traveled to Mississippi to visit Mertice. He proposed to her, and she initially declined because she intended to graduate from college before she married. He pointed out that he was about to deploy to Korea and that if they married before he deployed, he would be able to help her pay expenses at Blue Mountain. Mertice saw the logic in this. They went to the Jackson County, Mississippi, courthouse and obtained a marriage license. On Sunday morning, August 6, 1950, they went to a Baptist church in Jackson County before services began. They were married in the office of the minister. Then they went into the sanctuary of the church and attended services.

Robert served in Korea with the 151st Combat Engineering Batallion as a Supply Sargent from 1950-1951. While in Korea, he was involved primarily with the construction of bridges needed by American troops to cross inland waterways. One night on patrol, Robert prayed that he would be able to return home, to see his wife, and to become the father of a son. Mertice continued her studies at Blue Mountain so she could pursue a career in education. Robert was given his orders to return home on Christmas Day of 1951. Mertice and Robert moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where Robert was employed by Filtrol Chemical Company. On December 29, 1952, they welcomed their only child, Robert David Ringer, called “David” by the family. Robert began a Master of Education program at nearby Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi, and Mertice soon joined the program as well. Upon their graduations, they were both employed at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi, where Robert taught chemistry and Mertice taught English and history courses. The family then moved to Oxford, Mississippi, where Robert worked on a Doctorate of Education from the University of Mississippi. Robert and Mertice were then both hired by Chipola Junior College in Marianna, Florida, where they both worked until their retirement. During this time, they became an integral part of the Marianna and Chipola communities. They were members of the First United Methodist Church, where both served on many committiees, including Mertice’s serving as Chairman of the Board during the building campaign that created the Wesley Center. She was also actively involved in the United Methodist Women and taught Sunday School. During their tenure at Chipola, both touched the lives of countless students. Mertice worked in the English department and helped to develop programs to help students with reading and writing and sponsored student publications. Robert taught in the Natural Science department, mainly focusing on Chemistry. His teaching helped many students go on to careers in pharmacy and medicine, among other fields. He served as Chairman of the Natural Sciences Department, and he was named Professor of the Year in 1967.

Mertice and Robert were grandparents to four beloved grandchildren with whom they spent time almost every school holiday. “Granny Mert” and “Grandpa Budro”, as they were known, took time to make each of their grandchildren feel special. During summer holidays, they would spend time with all four at once, and then took time to take the children on individual trips, sharing priceless memories with each one. Their extended family also included friends Josephine Story and Robert McReynolds, whom they saw on a near-daily basis. The Ringers spent their final years in Mississippi to be close to their son, David. Mertice passed from this life on July 7, 2017, and Robert on July 25, 2017, just weeks shy of what would have been their 67th wedding anniversary.

The Ringers are preceded in death by their parents, by Mrs. Ringer’s brothers, Mr. Lewis Baker and Mr. Gene Baker, and by Dr. Ringer’s sister, Mrs. Joyce Ringer Allen. They are survived by Dr. Ringer’s brother, Mr. R.E. Ringer of Valley Head, Alabama, their son, Mr. Robert David Ringer and daughter-in-law Mrs. Susan Spencer Ringer of Florence, Mississippi; grandchildren Dr. Amanda Ringer, J.D., of Huntsville, Alabama; Dr. Ashley Ringer McDonald, Ph.D. (Robert) of San Luis Obispo, California; Mr. Spencer Ringer of Brandon, Mississippi; and Mrs. Laura Ringer Holland (Wesley) of San Diego, California; one great-grandchild, Spencer Ringer-Alday, Dr. Ringer’s niece, Sara Allen Schmitt, Mrs. Ringer’s nieces, Connie Baker Robinson, Patti Baker Smith, and Stephie Baker Johnson, and friends Miss Josephine Story and Mr. Robert D. McReynolds, of Marianna, Florida, numerous cousins, and countless students and friends.

A memorial service will be held at the Waterford Activity Center in Ridgeland, Mississippi, on Thursday, July 27, at 3:15 p.m. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 29, at 10:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Marianna, Florida, with memorial service to follow beginning at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mertice Baker Ringer Scholarship, Blue Mountain College, P.O. Box 160, Blue Mountain, Mississippi, 38610 and to the Dr. Robert Ringer Science Scholarship, Chipola College Foundation, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, Florida, 32446.

Sandy Ann Collier, 52, of Sneads quietly passes away July 28, 2017 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee after a brief Couragious battle with cancer.

A native of Jackson County, Sandy Ann had resided here her entire life, where she was employed with the State of Florida at the State Hospital for 31 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Deanne Walters and mother-in-law Carol Collier.

Survivors include her husband, Danny; daughters; Violet, Crystal and son, Andrew all of Sneads.  Her father, William Walters of Sneads; Father-in-law, Doug Collier; brothers, Lee Walters and wife, Susie of Adell, GA., Jamie Walters of Sneads; sisters, Candy Hatcher and husband, Harrold from Gulf Breeze, FL., Loralie Shores and husband, Claude of Alford FL., Danny’s sisters, and brothers-in-law, Chris & Jason Dodson of Quincy,  Cheryl & James Conte of Tallahassee; aunt Renalta & husband, Richard Hall resides in England.

Funeral Services will be 2 P.M., Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Cypress Grove Assembly of God with Rev. Jonathan Fussell Officiating. Buriel will follow in the church cemetery. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel of Marianna will direct. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at Cypress Grove. www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Price Charles Snellgrove, who was born on December 12, 1938 in Alford Florida, passed away on July 29, 2017 in Jackson Hospital. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Annette Byrd, his mother, Callie Snellgrove; his grandparents, Lishie and Charles Bradley who raised him.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Paula Snellgrove of Alford; four sons, Chuck Snellgrove and his wife, Rena of Princeton, Wisconsin,  William “Billy” Snellgrove of Big Springs Texas,  Eugene Snellgrove of Odessa, TX and Adam Sapp and his wife, Jules of Westcliffe, Colorado; two daughters, Sue Ann Pennington of Wilmington North Carolina and Jennifer Moyer and husband, Jon of Alford; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Charlie attended Alford Elementary and Cottondale High School. He joined the U S Air Force in 1957. His basic training was at Lackland AFB, Texas and then on to Amarillo AFB where he worked on the B-27.  He was then stationed at Walker AFB at Roswell, New Mexico where he transferred career fields to become an ejection seat mechanic.  He then transferred to Homestead AFB where he became Shop Chief where he still worked with the Aircraft Repair Shop because of his experience on the B-52’s. Over the years, he was stationed at Udom, Thailand, Charleston, South Carolina, Alamogordo, New Mexico and Okinawa, Japan where he was promoted to Master Sergeant.  After serving in the Philippines, he was sent to Moody ARB in Georgia where he retired with 20 years and seven days of Service.  

After retiring from the U S Air Force, he attended Chipola Junior College, where he received a degree in Auto Mechanics and an AA degree. He was employed at various places to include Bob Pforte Motors, Uni-Mac Industries and the city of Alford.

He married his wife Paula in 1978, after raising their children and completing their careers, he served an 18-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Northern Missouri. He also served a six-year mission call in the Atlanta, Georgia Temple.

Charlie loved to travel, fish, garden and spend time with his grandchildren, working on family history and serving others. 

The family request in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Salvation Army or LDS Family History Library would be appreciated.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3141 College Street in Marianna, Florida with Petey Sims and Bishop Mark Sims Conducting.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 at the church. Interment will follow in Alford City Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

• Darrell Brooks: driving while license suspended or revoked habitual - $2,500 bring 1st appearance 7/28/17 if he doesn’t post bond, conditional release, do not operate motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license
• Samantha Booth: violation of state probation – no bond
• Scott McCoy: disorderly conduct - $2,500 x 2 = $5,000; resisting arrest without violence – conditional release, notice to appear September 6
• Andrew R. Lima: possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute - $15,000; possession of marijuana with intent to sell - $7,500; possession of controlled substance - $7,500; possession of drug paraphernalia - $3,500; $33,500 total bond
• Andrew A. Lima: possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell - $10,000; possession of marijuana with intent to sell - $5,000; possession of controlled substance - $5,000; possession of drug paraphernalia - $2,500; resisting arrest without violence - $2,500; $25,000 total bond
• Stephanie Fitzgerald: possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell - $10,000; possession of marijuana with intent to sell - $5,000; possession of controlled substance - $5,000; possession of drug paraphernalia - $2,500; $22,500 total bond
• Tyler Garrish: possession of suspended revoked/invalid license – failure to appear, 7-11-17 was put on 1st appearance docket and failure to appear, notice to appear rescind warrant

Mr. Samuel Lee Henderson, of Campbellton, FL went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2017 in Graceville, FL.

He was born to the late Thera Mae Henderson and Jack Johnson.

Sammy, as he was so preciously called, joined in Holy Matrimony with Virginia “Faye” Henderson, forty-three years ago.  Together they raised seven children and three grandchildren.

Samuel has been a long time resident of Jackson County, but before here, he and Faye lived in Titusville, FL.

He worked in construction; he loved it and was good at it!  He and that hammer became the best of friends, but nothing could compete with the love he had for fishing. If fishing could pay the bills, that would have been his full time occupation.

Samuel is preceded in death by his sister Sylvia White and son, Jayson L. Jolley.

He leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, his wife, Virginia Faye Henderson; his children: Gwen Watford (Joseph) of Graceville, FL, Tracy Martin (Liz) of Parrish, FL, Bobby Deriso (Edith) of Cocoa, FL, Samuel Henderson Jr. (Kara) of Kansas City, MO, Thera Mae Allen (Thomas) of Titusville, FL, LeManuel Allen (Rachel) of Fayetteville, AR, Davianna Sadousky (Christian) of Washington State, Khneka Brown of Titusville, FL and Andre Brown of Kansas City, MO; his sister: Rose Mary Dickson of Apopka, FL; two brothers: Raymond Henderson (Felicia) of Florida and Willie White (Ruby) of Fayetteville, NC; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, loving in-laws and friends.

Public visitation will be 3-7 PM, Friday, August 4, 2017, at the M. Sue and Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel, 5441 Cooper Street, Graceville, FL.

A home going celebration will commence at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the M. Sue and Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel, Graceville, FL.

Mr. Len Earl Roberts, 57, of Graceville, Florida went home to be with Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his residence.

Earl was born on Monday, December 21, 1959 to the late Joseph and Mittie B. Roberts.

He was a native of Graceville, Florida. Earl joined the United States Army on Friday, December 1, 1977 and was honorably discharged on Wednesday, September 16, 1992. He then began a career as a truck driver.

Earl loved to spend time with his three grand boys. They loved their beloved “GG”. Some of his best days were spent on the porch in the Patterson Circle, relaxing with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by three brothers: Edward Johnson, Tyrone Johnson and Terry Johnson; and a sister, Julia Lawrence.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters: Ashley Roberts of Dothan, Alabama and Jaleesa Roberts of Graceville, Florida; his grandsons: Jayden of Dothan, Alabama, Jordan and Julius of Graceville, Florida; a sister: Kathryn Johnson of Graceville, Florida; a brother: Josh Smith of Delray Beach, Florida; mother of his children: Lola Curry Roberts of Graceville, Florida; special cousin: Herman Wilson of Dothan, Alabama; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public visitation will be 3-7 PM, Friday, August 4, 2017 at the M. Sue & Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel, 5441 Cooper Street, Graceville, Florida.

A celebration of life will commence at 11 AM, Saturday, August 5, 2017, at New Easter Missionary Baptist Church, Hope Avenue, Graceville, FL with Elder James M. Bighem officiating and the Reverend Earnest Parker, Jr. Pastor.

He will be laid to rest in the Graceville Community Cemetery, with military honors, under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, FL.

Rufus “Mose” Barron age 76 of Graceville passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Flowers Hospital. He was born in Marianna on August 24, 1940. Mose retired from the Department of Transportation after 43 years of service. He was an active member of Galilee United Methodist Church in Graceville and enjoyed fishing.

Mose was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Madeline Barron; one brother, Landys Barron and brother-in-law, Wayne West. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years Elaine Barron; sisters, Helene Barron West and Harriett Barron Cox (Ronnie); sister-in-law, Betty Barron; three God Daughters, Kendall Maxwell, Ashlee Shields, and Paisley Rowe; nieces and nephews, Kim Maxwell, John West, Lisa Cox, and James Cox. Mose is also survived by a host of great nieces and great nephews, cousins, and special friends Rodger and Wendy Chambers.

Funeral services for Mose will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 2, 2017 at the Galilee United Methodist Church in Graceville. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the Williams Funeral Home.

Williams Funeral Home of Graceville are in charge of the arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be made at Williams Funeral Home

Dawn Martin, 44, of Marianna passed away on July 25, 2017 at Jackson Hospital surrounded by family.

Dawn was born in Troy, New York on June 5, 1973 to Charles and Fran Cobart. She later moved to Jackson County, Florida.

Dawn was preceded in death by her daughter, Angel and father Charles.

She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Joey Martin of Marianna; two sons, Mikey and AJ; mother, Francis Cobart of Alabama; sister, Jennifer Sparks of Alabama; four brothers, Scott Cobart, Charlie Cobart (Cheryl), Joseph Cobart and Matthew Cobart  all of Marianna.

Anyone who knew Dawn was greeted with an open mind and open arms. We are truly lucky to have known Dawn. She was one of a kind and our rock. We love you, Dawn.

Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Mr. Quinton DeWayne Yon, affectionately known as Flash, of Cottondale, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday, July 31, 2017 in Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Yon was a member of Henshaw Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was employed at Sunland at Marianna. He worked for many years at Jackson Hospital. 

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM from the sanctuary of the Henshaw Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 2730 Glastel Street in Cottondale, Florida with the Reverend Lawrence Gantt (pastor) officiating, Interment in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge. 

Mr. Yon leaves to cherish his precious memories, a loving family:

Mother: Sylvia Yon of Cottondale, Florida

Son: Kaelin A. Hodge of Miami, Florida

Daughter: Alexandria Yon 

Grandson: Kaelin E. Hodge of Miami, Florida

Stepmother: Ruth Baker of Marianna, Florida

Sister: Loretta Bell of Marianna, Florida

Brother: George Baker, Jr. of Marianna, Florida

As a Special Aunt: Cassandra “Cookie” Bell of Marianna, Florida 

And numerous other relatives and many dear friends. 

Mr. Joseph Anderson, Sr. of Panama City, Florida passed on July 28, 2017. 

Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church where the Reverend Woodrow Wilson is pastor. Interment in Hillside Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Anderson will lie in state at the church from 9:00 AM until time for the service. 

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving family:

Wife: Mary Lambert Anderson of Panama City, FL

Two Daughters: Symenthia Ray of Panama City, FL; and Marsha Anderson of Louisianna

Niece: Peggy Stubblefield

Nephew: Temolia Youngblood, Jr. of Dallas, TX

And a host of other relatives.   

Mr. Leo Speights, age 80, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, Alabama. 

Mr. Speights was a member of Magnolia African Methodist Episcopal Church. 

Homegoing services will be held Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 1:00 PM from the sanctuary of the Second West Missionary Baptist Association with the Reverend William Harvey, Reverend Dwight Cockerham, Sr., Reverend Hollis McClendon, Evangelist Cynthia Gee and the Reverend Evelyn Creal-Wilcox officiating. Interment in Magnolia Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

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

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home on Friday, August 4, 2017.

Mr. Speights leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted family:

His Wife of 60 Years: Lizzie Speights of Marianna, Florida

Four Children: Roy Speights (Cheryl) of Greenwood, Florida; Tracy Speights of Marianna, Florida; Tawana Gilbert (Ken) of Pensacola, Florida; and Alvin Speights of Marianna, Florida

Five Grandchildren: Shanice Speights of Dothan, Alabama; Keysaan Daniels of Marianna, Florida; Dai’Shun Curry of Pensacola, Florida; and Malachi and Micha Davis of Malone, Florida

One Great Grandchild: Jakari Speights of Dothan, Alabama

Four Sisters: Mildred Holden (Clarence); Lizzie Davis (Mango); and Lucille Speights (Billy) all of Marianna, Florida; and Emma Dildy of Brooklyn, New York

Three Brothers: John Speights (Agnes) of Marianna, Florida; Walter Speights (Ruth) of South Orange, New Jersey; and Robert Speights (Virginia) of Fayetteville, North Carolina

Three Brothers-in-law; Two Sisters-in-law; Two uncles; Five aunts

And many sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Jerome J. Lebica age 95 formerly of Marianna passed away on Saturday, July 29. 2017 at Brookdale Madison North assisted living facility. He was born on September 9, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Bernice Lebica. Jerome was a WWII Veteran that served his country in the United States Army Air Corps Division. He also worked for the United States Postal service where he retired as Postmaster in 1977. Jerome was the owner of the Breezy Hill Motel in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin from 1963 until 1977. He, along with his father moved to Marianna in 1985. After a decline in Jerome’s health in 2012, he moved to Brookdale Madison North where he enjoyed visits from his family and a glass of brandy.

Jerome was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray and Ted Lebica; children, Chris Lebica Knisely and Ginny Lebica. He is survived by his children Sue Lebica Lutze of Oklahoma, Tom Lebica (Elsa) of Marianna, FL, Mary Lebica Lamb (Jim) of Saratogo, California, Paul Lebica of Columbus, Ohio, Chuck Lebica (Delmi) of Culver City, California, Jay Lebica (Barbara) of Hartford, Wisconsin, Larry Lebica (Mary) of Windsor, Wisconsin, and Louis Lebica (Linda) of Henderson, Nevada.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Saint Peters Catholic Church (501 N. Sherman Avenue Madison, WI  53704). A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Calvary Cemetery (801 Indiana Ave, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965) with military honors.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of  arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may submitted online at Marianna Chapel Marianna, Fl

George Christopher Wilson, affectionately known as “Frog” passed away, Monday, July 31, 2017.

Born on May 24, 1965 in Winter Haven, Florida, “Frog” moved to the Poplar Springs Community, and was a 1983 graduate of Poplar Springs High School. He worked in Maintenance at Poplar Springs School for the past 20 years and the kids affectionately called him “Uncle Frog”. Frog enjoyed not only many unusual plants but also raising a variety of chickens. He will truly be missed by everyone at school but also the community.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home with Bro. Byron Faircloth officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home 1 p.m. until time of service.

Preceded in death by his father George Franklin Wilson

Survived by his beloved mother Syble Wilson; sisters and brothers, Diane Carswell, Georgia Haas, Charlie Wilson, Craig Wilson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.jamesandlipford.com

Dianne Tyus Berry, 60, of Marianna, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center.

Dianne was born May 5, 1957 in Chattahoochee, FL. to Troy and Vergelina Tyus. She spent many of her younger years playing softball where she was known to be a excellent player. As a young adult, she made time to coach young teams and share with them the skills and strategies she had learned over the years. She loved sports and loved other people.  Dianne worked for many years as a Lieutenant for the Jackson County Sheriffs Office as a 911 Communications Director where she was highly respected for her effective and direct instructions to her officers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Spurgeon “Spud” Berry; parents, Troy and Vergelina Tyus; brother, Troy Lee ”Chuck” Tyus, Jr.

Dianne is survived by her daughter, Leigh Berry Porter and husband, Matt of Sneads, Stephanie DeAnne Berry of Marianna; brother, Ted Tyus and wife, Charlotte of Marianna; sister, Saundra Applewhite of Cypress; grandchild, Alli-Anne Grace Cheverez and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017 at United Believers Worship Center in Grand Ridge with Revs. Kelvin Johnson and Juno Douglas officiating James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral services at the church.

Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Robert “Hilton” Yon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 08, 2017.

By his side were his devoted wife, and three daughters.

Son of the late Henry and Millie Yon, he was born December 30, 1932.  

He was employed as the Assistant Superintendent, with Wilson and Toomer Fertilizer Company, in Jacksonville, Port Everglades, Ft. Pierce, and Cottondale, Florida for a total of 18 years. The last 22 years of his employment, before retiring in 1991, he worked for Bell South of Chipley, Fl. He was an active and faithful member of One Accord Sunday School class of North Florida Baptist Church. His hobbies and accomplishments included teaching himself to build and remodel houses, hunting, fishing, camping with his family, and traveling all the states after retirement, with his wife Jeanette, in their motor home.  He also enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by many close family and friends including his beloved wife of 62 years, Jeanette Johnson Yon; three loving daughters: Diane (Richard Sprayberry) Childersburg, Al, Denise (Bruce Congleton), and Jan (Adalberto Martinez), of Tallahassee, Florida; 8 grandchildren: Sunshine McLendon of Quincy, Fl, Ashlynn (Jason Adank) of Tallahassee, Fl,  Jana Barnes (Lee), of Tallahassee, Fl, Brittany Neel, of Havana, Fl, Richard Sprayberry (Jamie), Madison, Al, Heather Shields, (Ray) of Tallahassee, Fl, Paige Huffman, Tallahassee, Fl, and Christy (David West) Tallahassee, Fl; and 13 great-grandchildren: which he adored, loved to hold, and play with while displaying the biggest smile you have ever seen. He has three surviving sisters: Evelyn Andrews Wages, Betty Yon Finch, and Peggy Yon Mills. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Millie Yon, one sister, Bernice Yon Barnes, and one brother Huston Yon.

Hilton loved God, people, and his country.  He was very smart, friendly, and never met a stranger.  He greeted everyone with a smile and will be remembered most for his witty sense of humor and jokes.  One practical joke involved him hanging a monkey on his daughters’ bedroom door, so when they woke up for school and opened their door, the monkey was right there in their face. All the while, daddy-o  was around the corner, laughing quietly, until his three girls screamed with excitement.

Services will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017, at 1 pm (CST) time at First Baptist Church of Cottondale, Florida. Family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until time of service. Burial will be at the Baptist Cemetery in Cottondale, Florida immediately after the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation in honor to “Courage Through Cancer Ministry,” P.O. Box 4067, Tallahassee, Florida 32315

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

Mr. Henry D. Smith, Jr. of Greenwood, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in Flowers Hospital.

Mr. Smith retired from Apalachee Correctional Institution where he served as the Education Administrator. To know him was to love him.

The Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 12:00 Noon from the sanctuary of the Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church located at 3695 Poplar Springs Road in Marianna, Florida 32446 with the Reverend Dwight Cockerham, Sr. (pastor), the Reverend Walter Marcus Smith, the Reverend Joseph Curry, the Reverend Joe Jackson, and the Reverend David Cobb officiating. Interment in the Mount Tabor Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Smith will lie in repose at the church from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

A viewing will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

Mr. Smith leaves to cherish his precious memories:

Wife: Linda Long Smith of Greenwood, Florida

Son: Henry David Smith, II (Pam) of Atlanta, Georgia

Two Daughters: Kristin McClellan (Detrick) of Midway, Florida; and Demetria Smith of Clearwater, Florida

Two Brothers: Bertram Smith (Monica) of San Antonio, Texas; Elroy Smith of Fayetteville, North Carolina

Four Sisters: Audrey Leeks of Marianna, Florida; Sallie Daniels (Wilson) of Dothan, Alabama; Martha Leslie (Hosea) of Marianna, Florida; and Rachel Crews (Tony) of Port St. Joe, Florida

Five Grandchildren: Kristopher Hawkes; David “DJ” Smith; Dylan McClellan; Kyla Russ; and Deja Smith

Mother-in-Law: Christine V. Long of Greenwood, Florida

Six Sisters-in-Law: Gloria Long Jones of Central Islip, New York; Delores C. Jennings (Nathaniel) of Ft. Montgomery, New York; Alma Pinkney of Sanford, Florida; Sharon Cooper and Joyce Cooper both of Greenwood, Florida; and Barbara Long of Missouri City, Texas

Two Brothers-in-Law: James Long (Debra) of Greenwood, Florida; and Culton Olds of Marianna, Florida

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

Mr. Calvin Bentley Woodson, 80 of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in the Novant Presbyterian Medical Center of Charlotte, North Carolina.  

He was born on April 17, 1937 to the late Ralph & Arlene (Kates) Woodson in Chatham, Virginia.  Calvin was a member of the Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he served diligently as a Deacon.  He served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years before retiring.  Upon retiring he became the first black volunteer fire fighter in Washington County, Florida.  He was also a member of the VFW Post and the Lions Club both of Chipley.  Calvin was a mentor to many and left an imprint on this earth that could never go unnoticed.  

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 31 years, Lola M. Woodson of Chipley, Florida;  three daughters:  Winter Dortech, Regina Brim, and Melanie Dunston;  grandchildren:  Christopher Dunston, Denzell Dortech, Josee Lahoz III, Elizabeth Lahoz, Briana Lahoz, and Savannah Martinez;  one sister:  Sandra White;  sister-in-law:  Edna McFadden; brothers-in-law:  Wilford Coleman and his wife Alfredia, and Jared Kent and his wife Pam;  aunts:  Dorothy Smith, Catherine Smith, Eloise Thompkins, and Angeline Witcher;  uncle: Samuel Jones; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many sorrowful friends.  

The family will receive friends from 6-7 P.M., Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Chipley, Florida. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11 A.M. CST from the sanctuary of the Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Chipley, Florida with pastor, Rev. Malcolm O. Nelson, Rev. James Johns, Elder Tony Howard, Rev. Earl Cooke, and Rev. George Davis, officiating.  Committal Services will follow on the Church Cemetery with Full Military Honors performed by the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard.  

Mr. Woodson will lie in repose at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services with the Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida, directing.