Glenn Edward Powell, 60, of Greensboro, FL, died on Sun., Aug. 20, 2017 in Tall., FL. The service was 10:00 a.m., EST, Sat., Aug. 26, 2017 at Union Chapel AME Church in Quincy, FL with burial at Greensboro Community Cemetery.  Glenn leaves to cherish his memories a devoted daughter, Sonja Denise Robinson (Darin) of Quincy, FL; a longtime dedicated companion, Acquenetta Branch of Quincy, FL; sister-in-law, Patricia Powell of Gretna, FL; grandchildren, Demarrio Powell and Daniqua Robinson; close friends, Andrew Walker, Charles Jones (Doise) and Bruce Dawkin, all of Quincy, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Ricky Charles Powell and Willie Joe (Buddy) Powell and niece, Anita Lois Powell.  Crawford and Moultry Funeral Home in Chattahoochee, FL were in charge of arrangements.

Angus Jackson, Sr., 89, of Chattahoochee, FL, died on Mon., Aug. 21, 2017 in Chattahoochee, FL. The service was 11:00 a.m., EST, Sat., Aug. 26, 2017 at Deliverance Temple First Born in Chattahoochee, FL. 

He has left a legacy of love and precious memories for his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Beatrice Emerdell Jackson; two sons: Angus Jackson, Jr. (Martha) and Larry Lorenza Jackson (Stephanie) of Chattahoochee, FL; three daughters: Linda O’Marion Woods (Milton) of Orlando, FL, Eloise Jackson Berrieum (Sinatra) and Carolyn Ann Marlowe (Rickie) both of Chattahoochee, FL; nine grandchildren: Terry Woods (Leslie) of Orlando, FL,  Apryl McNealy of Tallahassee, FL, Larry Jackson, Jr., (fiancée Cara Pogan) of Bradenton, FL, Marcella Denise Phillips (Rontez) of Homestead, FL, Candice Sharice Clary, Chattahoochee, FL, Sinatra Devan Berrieum, II, of Chattahoochee, FL, Recarder Leo-Angus Marlowe of Homestead, FL, Sidarius Jamal Berrieum of Chattahoochee, FL, and Angus Lamar Jackson of Orlando, FL and six great-grandchildren: Marlesha Chanel Fernandez,  Stephen Edward Woods, II, Terrence L’Roy Woods, II and Travis Euardo Jose Woods, Morgan Carolyn Phillips and Brian Gerod Clary, II; one brother: Joseph Jackson of Rochester, NY; one sister: Edna Cooper of Rochester, NY; special nieces: Dr. Bettye Barnes-Roberts (Harry), Dorothy Lewis, Helen Sanders-Williams, Veronica Chapman and Bridgette Atkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson: Stephen Edward Woods; four brothers: Lonnie Jackson, Clarence Jackson, Eddie Lee Jackson, and L.J. Jackson; five sisters: Lorene Jackson Sanders, Barbara Watts, Ella Mae Holloman, Hortense Chapman, Teretha Reed and numerous other immediate family members. Crawford and Moultry Funeral Home of Chattahoochee, FL, were in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James J. Killings of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Mr. Killings was a member of Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 1:00 PM from the sanctuary of Second West Florida Missionary Baptist Association located at 4110 Herring Avenue in Marianna, Florida 32448 with Reverend Charles Flowers (pastor), Reverend Earline Robinson, Reverend Brandon Killings, Bishop Michael Killings, and Reverend Claude Holden officiating. Interment in the Mount Olive Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

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

The viewing will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Vann Funeral Home from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A wake will follow from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

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

Wife: Evelyn Pyles-Killings of Marianna, Florida

Mother: Catherine Spires of Marianna, Florida

Stepdaughter: Natasha Couch of Marianna, Florida

Grandson: Ja’Corrian Borders of Marianna, Florida

Sister: Stephanie Holland of Marianna, Florida

Three Brothers: Michael Killings (Brenda) of Chipley, Florida; Joe Killings (Pauline) of Hartford, Alabama; and John Holland of Marianna, Florida

Step-sister: Carrie Etheridge of Killeen, Texas

Step-brother: Henry Spires, Jr. of Cottondale, Florida

Aunts: Ella Holden of Marianna, Florida; and Leola Johnson of Lynn Haven, Florida

Great Aunts: Bertha Sikes of Marianna, Florida; and Frances Wooden (Frank) of Tampa, Florida

Sisters-in-Law: Ola Jean Coleman of Marianna, Florida; and Sylvia Borrow (Ken) of Dallas, Texas

Brother-in-Law: James Robinson of Marianna, Florida 

Nieces: Saprina Riley of Baltimore, Maryland;  Constance Killings of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Kenya Golden of Marianna, Florida; Zoshia Killings of Marianna, Florida; LaToya Holland (Modler) of Davenport, Florida; Jan Jackson of Enterprise, Alabama; and Mashea Starr of Panama City, Florida

Nephews: Brandon Killings (Anola) of Tallahassee, Florida; Antrone Groomes (Tiffany) of Williston, North Dakota; Craig Leslie of Marianna, Florida

Special Adopted Niece: Wynnie Testamark of Miami Gardens, Florida 

A beloved family close to his heart: The Rowe Family

And a host of great nieces, great-great nieces, great nephews, great-great nephews, godchildren, other relatives, and many dear friends

Ms. Dorothy Holmes of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM CST from the United Chapel at Sunland with the Reverend DeRon Johnson officiating. Interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery located in Oak Grove, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge. 

Both Linda Mizell Williams and Jonathan Miles Mizell were born in Cottonwood, Alabama.

Their upbringing was in Cottonwood, which both attended school and church in Cottonwood. Linda joined Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.

The Lord who sits high, look low and never makes mistakes, saw fit to bring them home on August 24, 2017.

Linda will be missed by many but those who will miss her most:

Kristie Mizell, daughter; grandchildren: Rolanda, Dewayne (Lisa), Lizzie and Christina Granger; Walter Holland, brother; Corrine Holland, sister-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jonathan will be missed by many but those who will miss him most:

Sherman Curry, Jr., father; several other siblings; nieces and nephews; special friends:  Jason Whitehead, David Jones, Ruth Williams, Tamia Warren, Austin Whitehead and Jordan Williams; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public visitation will be 5-7 PM, Thursday, August 31, 2017, in the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Cottonwood, Alabama.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Friday, September 1, 2017 in the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Cottonwood, Alabama with Reverend Thomas Dawsey, pastor/teacher. 

He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida. Additional information can be obtained at: www.pittmanchristianmemorial.com.

Both Linda Mizell Williams and Jonathan Miles Mizell were born in Cottonwood, Alabama.

Their upbringing was in Cottonwood, which both attended school and church in Cottonwood. Linda joined Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.

The Lord who sits high, look low and never makes mistakes, saw fit to bring them home on August 24, 2017.

Linda will be missed by many but those who will miss her most: Kristie Mizell, daughter; grandchildren: Rolanda, Dewayne (Lisa), Lizzie and Christina Granger; Walter Holland, brother; Corrine Holland, sister-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jonathan will be missed by many but those who will miss him most: Sherman Curry, Jr., father; several other siblings; nieces and nephews; special friends:  Jason Whitehead, David Jones, Ruth Williams, Tamia Warren, Austin Whitehead and Jordan Williams; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public visitation will be 5-7 PM, Thursday, August 31, 2017, in the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Cottonwood, Alabama.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Friday, September 1, 2017 in the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Cottonwood, Alabama with Reverend Thomas Dawsey, pastor/teacher. 

She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida. Additional information can be obtained at: www.pittmanchristianmemorial.com.

Melton “Junior” Ryals, 77, of Marianna died Friday, September 1, 2017 at his residence.

Junior was born January 9, 1940 in Geneva, AL to the late Melton Sr. and Thelma Henderson Ryals.  He worked as a projectionist for over 35 years at Mac’s Drive in Theatre. Junior loved and ministered with music at several nursing homes in the surrounding area. He was loved and cared for by many.

Melton was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Ryals; daughter, Barbara Jean Faulk; two brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by one brother, Paul Ryals; two sisters, Linda Sterett Conroy and Nora Ryals Dobbs; special neice, Jackie Smith; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of neices and nephews.

Graveside services will be 11 A.M. Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Riverside Cemetery with Revs. Willis Hagan & John Kusnierz officiating, James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

The Family will receive friends one hour prior to graveside services at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. The funeral cortege will leave James & Sikes Funeral Home at 10:40 A.M.

If desired, Memorial Contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave. E., Marianna, FL, 32446.

Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Larry Clarence McMillian, 57, of Pensacola, Florida died on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Baptist Hospital. Service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Tabernacle Church of Christ Written in Heaven, 12425 Blue Star Highway in Gretna, Florida. The burial will be at McMillian Cemetery in Hannatown, GA. Viewing will be from 5 PM to 8 PM on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Crawford & Moultry Funeral Home in Chattahoochee, Florida. He leaves to cherish his most precious memories a loving and devoted wife, Addie McMillian, and a host of family, relatives and friends.  Crawford and Moultry Funeral Home of Chattahoochee, FL, are in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie O. Lynch Blanton gained her angel wings on September 1,2017. Bonnie had been a resident of Marianna, Florida for the past 72 years. She grew up in Perry, Florida where she met and married the love of her life, Aubrey. They moved to Marianna and eventually purchased the Farmers Trading Post where they worked side by side for many years. After Aubrey passed away, Bonnie worked as a teachers aid at Golson Elementary and Marianna High School. She also worked as a hostess at Hardee’s and was the local area coordinator for the Salvation Army for many years where she helped hundreds of people with their utilities and medicine. She thrived on helping others and there was nothing she enjoyed more than coordinating the bell ringers for the Christmas season at the Salvation Army. 

Bonnie was a devoted wife and mother who loved to cook and spend time with her family. There are not many times anyone visited her where she didn’t have a pot of butter beans and a gallon of sweet tea out for you to enjoy. Bonnie was an avid supporter of the Marianna High School Bulldogs where each of her children attended and her son Travis coached basketball for many years. She loved spending time with her Canasta club friends every week and played cards with many of these women for over 50 years . These women were her rocks through many good and bad times. She loved their yearly beach trips and the infamous jokes they were always playing on each other .Bonnie’s major love was her 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She loved spoiling them rotten and being their Nana. When her family was all gathered, she enjoyed rocking in her chair on the front porch and watching everyone playing in the front yard. 

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents James and Sullie Lynch, her beloved husband Aubrey “Make-Em Happy” Blanton, brother Thomas and wife Eleanor, brother Jimmy and wife Billie and son in law Julian W. Williams, Jr. 

Bonnie is survived by her son Wayne (Sandy) Blanton, daughter Bonnie Alice Williams, daughter Fran Blanton, and son Travis (Susan) Blanton. She is also survived by her grandchildren Kim (Dan) Beaty, Michelle Blanton, Charity (Gordy) Pongratz, Kyle ( Jeff) Weldon, Katie (John) Holley, Chelsea Blanton, and Shayne Blanton. She also leaves behind great grandchildren Allison, Meredith, Robert, Reid, Alex, Landon, Lawson, Avery, Kayle, Logan, Nathan, Keaton, Mackenzie, and Charlotte. In addition she leaves behind nieces Gwen Rommer, Sonja Suber, Pam Terp, Lynn Shofner and nephew Randy Lynch. 

The family received friends at Trinity Baptist Church at 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 followed by the celebration of life at 2:00pm. Internment followed at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Maddox Chapel directing. 

The family wishes to thank Marianna Health and Rehab for the excellent care they took of our mother and Nana , Dr. Gay and his staff for the excellent medical services they provided , and Emerald Coast Hospice for providing all the support and end of life care she received . In lieu of flowers , the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the Salvation Army 1824 West 15th Street Panama City , Florida  32446. Though she may be gone from our lives, she will never be far from our hearts.

Mother Willie Ann Crews, 79 of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

She was born on July 19, 1938 to the late Lucy Ann McDougald  in Chipley, Florida.  Being raised in a Christian Home she accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and became a member of the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Chipley, Florida. Later in her life the Lord transitioned her to the Yes Lord Deliverance Church of God In Christ, where she served faithfully on the Trustee Board and the Mothers Board.  

Willie Ann was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Johnnie Lee Crews and to this union two beautiful children, Thawanda & Tony, were born and raised in a home of love and prayer. 

Along with her mother and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Edna Pearl McElroy, and her brother, Edwin George Williams.  

She leaves to forever cherish her memories two loving children:  Thawanda Renee (Zannie) Crews of Chipley, Florida and Tony Wayne (Rachel) Crews of Port St. Joe, Florida; four grandchildren:  Phillip Andrew (Mandy) Potter of Pueblo, Colorado, Rasheida Latisha Patrick of Chipley, Florida, Dustin Levar (Kara) Crews of Ocala, Florida, and Brenton John Anthony (Andrea) Crews of Thomasville, Georgia;  nine great-grands:  Joshua Travell (Bethany) Potter, Damion Alexzander Potter, Justyce Renyce Potter, Brysun Daryl Patrick, Devin Micahel Crews,  Makayla Renee Crews, Jaden Noel Crews, Kaydin Trachelle Crews, and Jaxson Anthony Crews; two great-grandchildren: Akeree Travell Potter and expecting baby boy Zander Trace Potter; aunt: Jenell Cotton, nieces & nephews: Simona Williams, George Williams, Jackie Brown, Elaine Pittman, Wanda Pittman,  Frankie Crews, Jason Crews & Vincent Crews;  along with a large host of  great nieces nephews, cousins, church family, other relatives & friends. 

A Celebration of Life will be held 12 Noon CST, Sunday, September 10, 2017 from the sanctuary of the Yes Lord Deliverance C.O.G.I.C of Chipley, Florida with pastor, Supt. David Woods, Jr, Elder Rennie Moore, Rev. Mary L. Sharpe, Rev. Malcolm Nelson, & Pastor Barbara Lee, officiating.  Committal Services will be private.  

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 6-7 P.M. CST at the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Chipley, Florida.  Mother Crews will lie in repose on Sunday at the church 1hr. prior to services with the Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida, directing. 

Mrs. Ruth Edwards of Martinez, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in the comfort of her home.  She was 102 years old.  

She was born on August 7, 1915 to the late Walter Rosco Moore & Cleddie Virginia Barhill in Bonifay, Florida.  Ruth was a native of Bonifay, Florida, before relocating years later.  

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter: Elzena R. Johnson of Martinez, Georgia;  three grandchildren:  Yolonda Ruthell Johnson Miller (Terry), Rhonda Elaine Johnson Hunter (Darryl) and Walter Lewis Johnson (Nhu-y);  five great-grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends. 

A Celebration of Life will be held 1 P.M. CST, Thursday, September 7, 2017 from the sanctuary of the New Bethel A.M.E Church of Bonifay, Florida with pastor, Rev. Claretta Smith, officiating.  Committal Services will follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery of Bonifay, Florida. 

Mrs. Edwards will lie in repose at the church 1hr. prior to services at the church on Thursday, with the Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida, directing.  

Mother Ida “Nanny” Pressley, 87, of Sneads, FL peacefully departed her earthy Tabernacle on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her daughter, Alma Phyllis Crawford.  Service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 11 AM CST at Greater Bethel MB Church in Chattahoochee, FL.  Visitation is Friday, September 8, 2017 from 3 PM to 6 PM CST at St. Peter MB Church in Sneads, FL. 

Mother Ida “Nanny” Pressley was born to the late James Edwin Lewis and Maggie Anderson Lewis on January 15, 1930 and was the eldest of five children.  She attended Jackson County Training School in Marianna, FL and received her High School Diploma.  She also attended Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL and obtained her Associate of Arts Degree.  She returned home and was a teacher at Little Zion School in Sneads. She worked for 30 years at Florida State Hospital while raising four grandchildren (Mitchell, Chermaine, Jennifer and Angela).  After her retirement, she took care of her mother, the late Maggie Lewis until her demise.  Mother Ida joined St. Peter MB Church in Sneads, FL at an early age and served faithfully as a Mother of the church until her health would not allow her to serve.  Her hobbies were riding around, going out to eat, fishing and watching her Dallas Cowboys football games.

She leaves to celebrate her life one devoted and loving daughter, Alma Crawford (Lionel) of Sneads, FL; two step-sons, Clifford Scott of Marianna, FL and Derrick Edwards of Montgomery, AL; a special daughter-in-law, Lenora Edwards of Cottondale, FL; two brothers, Deacon James Lewis (Clara) and Deacon Milous Lewis (Shell) both of Sneads, FL; two sisters, Bernice Tollar of Sneads, FL and Gwendolyn Brown of Wilmington, NC; eight grandchildren, Angela Sims (Tony) and Jennifer Stephenson both of Marianna, FL, Lionel Crawford and Tabatha Baker (Adrian) both of Sneads, FL, Christine Crawford and Thomas Edwards both of Atlanta, GA, Sherrie E. Wooten (SGM Alden Wooten, US Army) of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Chermaine Carroll (Keshonda) of Quincy, FL; twenty-six great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and her extended church families, St. Peter MB Church, Mt. Moriah Church, and Unfolding Ministries Church of God.

Mother Ida was preceded in death by two sons, Elijah Edwards and George Edwards; two grandchildren, Durand J. Edwards and Shaerell Edwards; and one great, great granddaughter, Jaymeeria Nicole Thomas.  Crawford and Moultry Funeral Home of Chattahoochee, FL, are in charge of arrangements.

Charles M. Prieto age 80 of Jacob passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online www.williamsfhs.com.

Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cameron Vickery, age 60, passed away on Saturday September 2, 2017 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after complications with renal failure.  

He was born January 5, 1957, in Marianna, Fl, to Eugene Talmidge and Betty (Free) Vickery.  He spent most of his career as a Commercial Truck Driver and loved taking his sons with him on the road.  After spending 15 years driving long hauls, Cameron started driving for a local company in Quincy, Fl.  It was there that he met his wife, Jenny. After 8 years driving local, his health declined to the point that he had to stop driving.  Cameron enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Lizzie. 

Cameron is survived by his wife, Jenny; sons, Brian and Justin, daughters, Amy Nix, and Candy, and four grandchildren.  He is also survived by his dad and mom, Eugene Talmidge, & Betty Vickery; brothers, Leingle and Ikie, a sister, Pam Smith.  He was preceded in death by his brother Tony. 

 Cameron will be remembered as an easy going very laid back never met a stranger kind of man.  He will be truly missed.

 Funeral services will be held on Friday September 8, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Ellis Vickery officiating.  Family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until time of services.

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

Lilima Delois Dawson, 80, of Bristol, FL passed away on Thursday, August 31 , 2017.  Service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephens AME Church in Bristol, FL.  Viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Crawford & Moultry Funeral Home in Chattahoochee, FL.  Lilima Delois Dawson, affectionately known as “Duke”, was born in Bristol, Florida on December 6, 1936 to Roberta Donar and Willie Dawson. She was the third born of nine siblings. Lilima received her formal education in the Bristol public school system. In 1962, Lilima met and married the love of her life, George Carol Sanders, who preceded her in death in 1993.

Lilima was a homemaker who loved caring for her family. She was a very giving person and was known as “Mother Sanders” to many in her community because she was a listening ear, giving sage advice over a home cooked meal to whomever was in need. She would give you her last and never minded sacrificing because that is who she was and she never looked for anything in return. She was a very compassionate person. She was quiet to the world, but to those who knew her, Lilima had a great sense of humor, was very resilient, consistent, and a woman of her word. She was a great motivator, encouraging you to be all that you can be. She was also very intelligent and would let you know she was skipped twice in one year in high school. But she liked the simple pleasures of life. Lilima was very loving as a parent. She was rarely ever angry. She was also the keeper of your secrets and was the matriarch of the family; the glue that held it all together.

Lilima loved going to church and spending time with her grandchildren and took particular pleasure in caring for Faith. Her favorite color was yellow. She was an excellent cook and loved preparing meals for her loved ones. She served in the hospitality and culinary ministries in church. She was always a willing servant. As a mother, Lilima instilled in her children to speak up and advocate for themselves. She taught her children the importance of church and told them often to “keep the faith and keep believing” and to pray and trust in God. She was a model of prayer and her children often found her on her knees in deep prayer. She was a quiet storm and an intercessor for her children. Crawford and Moultry Funeral Home of Chattahoochee, FL, are in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Larry O. Beachum, age 57, of Noma, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31st at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, FL.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 10th at 3:00 P.M. at the New Easter Missionary Baptist Church located at 977 Hope Avenue in Graceville, Florida with Pastor Teretha Olds, Minister Johnny Watford, Elder J. M. Bigham and Rev. Earnest Paker, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hinson Cemetery in the Browntown Community under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.

Larry leaves to cherish his memories, three brothers:  Kelvin L. Beachum and wife Angie, and Charles Beachum, Jr. and wife Samantha both of Noma, FL; and Dwight R. Laster of Graceville, FL; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Larry Clarence McMillian, 57, of Pensacola, Florida died on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Baptist Hospital. Service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Tabernacle Church of Christ Written in Heaven, 12425 Blue Star Highway in Gretna, Florida. The burial will be at McMillian Cemetery in Hannatown, GA. Viewing will be from 5 PM to 8 PM on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Crawford & Moultry Funeral Home in Chattahoochee, Florida. He leaves to cherish his most precious memories a loving and devoted wife, Addie McMillian, and a host of family, relatives and friends.  Crawford and Moultry Funeral Home of Chattahoochee, FL, are in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Lydia C. Speights of Marianna, Florida entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2017 at Jackson Hospital.  She was 85 years old.

A native of Bristol, Florida, she resided in Marianna most of her adult life.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and in other departments as needed until she became ill.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her husband of 52 years, John M. Speights of Marianna; two sons, Myers McCray, Sr. of Royal Palm Beach, Florida and Morris Bowden of Bainbridge, Georgia; two sisters, Mae Agnes Garrett of Bristol, Florida and Marie Gridiron of Corona, California; 11 grandchildren, Karen Rogers, Lisa Burroughs, Deana McCray, Tameka McCray, Marcus McCray, Ashleigh McCray, Myers McCray, II, Fernando McCray, Elder Michael McClendon, Ronald Bowden, Sr. and Tasha Bowden; one brother-in-law, Roosevelt Garrett; five sisters-in-law, Alice Black, Roseanne Soloman, Betty Speights, Louise Speights and Nellie Speights; two special and devoted nieces like daughters, Mildred Holden and Gloria Parrish; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.

A homegoing celebration will held Saturday, September 9th at 1p.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church Elder Michael McClendon, Rev. Dickson and Rev. Hollis McClendon officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

The remains will lie-in-repose at St. John on Saturday for one hour prior to the 1p.m. funeral time.

Dorothy Ann Burke, 77, of Marianna died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at her residence.

Dorothy was born August 1, 1940 in Jackson County to the late Amos and Agnes Mead. Dorothy cherished her family and friends and was known by all as Grannie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Agnes Mead; husband of 56 years, William E. Burke and her beloved son, Eddie Burke.

Survivors include two grandsons, Eli Burke, Jock Burke and wife, Erica; daughter-in-law, Donna Burke; three great grandchildren, Morgan Burke, Ethan Burke and Levi Burke all of Marianna; a host of sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2017 at Cypress Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Carolyn D. Melnik, 58, of Dellwood died Thursday, September 3, 2017 at her residence.

Carolyn was born September 5, 1958 in Donalsonville, GA to the late L.C. and Hattie Hamilton Dykes. She worked for Florida State Hospital for many years.

She is survived by her sons, John Cloud of Sneads and James Melnik of St. Petersburg, FL; daughter, Carolyn Marie Barnes and husband, Richard of Chattahoochee, FL; brothers, J.D. Dykes and Carl Dykes both of Dellwood; sister, Thelma Marie Cook of Sneads; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 10 A.M. (CST) Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Emmanuel Holiness Church with Rev. Mrs. Evs Howell officiating. Interment will follow in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery with 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