Troy George Herndon, 77, of Chattahoochee FL passed away Friday October 13, 2017 at The Noland Hospital in Dothan Alabama. 

He was born on October 10, 1940 in Emanuel County Georgia and was a current resident of Decatur County Georgia. 

He retired from Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee a few years back but was currently employed there as a UTRS.  Troy was a devoted father and will be missed by all who knew him. 

Survivors include two children, a son, Troy Alan Herndon of Decatur County GA; a daughter, Amanda Wikle and husband Justin of Grand Ridge FL; one brother, Edward Herndon of Lyons GA; three sisters, Georgia Sands of Lyons GA; Christine Allen of Lyons GA; Esteen Merritt of Vidalia GA; and five grandchildren.  

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm central time Monday evening at James and Sikes Funeral Home in Marianna,  funeral services will immediately follow at 7pm also at James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2pm Eastern time at Zaidee Advent Christian Church in Soperton GA. with James& Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel direrting.

Condolences maybe expressed at jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com.

Ethel Grace Pilcher, 77, of Grand Ridge, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her residence.

Ethel has resided in Grand Ridge all of her life. She began her career as a cosmetologist before becoming a school bus driver for Jackson County School Board. She retired from the Florida State Hospital in 1997. She was a lifetime member of El Bethel Assembly of God Church.  Ethel loved to cook, garden, fish and spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Myrtle Stephens Gibson; sister, Meleaze Perkins; great granddaughter, Alaina Jade Gibson.

She is survived by her loving husband, Marvin Pilcher; two daughters, Valerie Goodwin and husband, Bruce and Sheila Mercer and husband, Shane; son, Richard Pilcher and wife, Carolyn; six grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; sister, Marie Owens and husband, Anon; brother, Andy Gibson and wife, Susan; a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 P.M. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at El Bethel Assembly of God Church with Revs. David Scruggs & Clinton Howell officiating. Interment will follow in Dykes 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

Mr. Coy (Corey) Dean Newton age 62 of Campbellton, Florida passed away Tuesday, October 10th at the Jackson County Hospital in Marianna, Florida.  

Funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, October 21st at The McKinnie Funeral Home Chapel located at 5304 Bowden Hill Road in Campbellton, with Prophet Willie Clark officiating.  Memorialization will be by cremation with McKinnie Funeral Home of Campbellton directing.

A public viewing will held from 4:00 to 7:00 p. m. Friday, October 20th at McKinnie Funeral Home Chapel. 

Coy was born to the late Theo and Willie Mae Newton on December 26, 1954.  He attended and was a graduate of St. Paul High School in Campbellton, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings; Willie Ree Gilbert, Richard Newton, Theolia Martin and Thomas Newton.

Coy leave to cherish his memory; his stepson: Jelani Crawford (Keeta-Moore) of Jacksonville, Florida; three sisters: Hettie Lee Baker (James) of Dade City, Florida, Annie Mae Pittman (Nixon) and Liddie Sorey both of Campbellton, Florida; two brothers: Jessie G. Newton of Campbellton, Florida and Dariel L. Newton of Orlando, Florida; one brother-in-law: Laymond Martin of Campbellton, Florida; two step-grandchildren: Niiua and Nile Clark of Jacksonville, Florida and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

We acknowledge with our deepest appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement.  May God Bless and keep you is our Prayer.

Michael Keith Tillman, age 58 of Marianna passed away on October 18, 2017 after a long illness. He was born August 3, 1959 to Ruth Hatcher Tillman and Delmer Tillman. He was a 1978 graduate of Grand Ridge High School. He represented Grand Ridge in the National FFA Convention in Kansas City and received the highest award in the Agri-Business Division. Michael continued his education in law enforcement at Chipola College. He was employed with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for approximately 20 years until he became disabled. Michael was a talented vocalist and was a member of several bands in the area, performing as long as his health would allow.

Michael is survived by his wife Jane Tilman, his daughter Jessica Holloway (Mitchell), father Delmer Tillman, brother Stacy Tillman (Tara), one nephew Kyle Tillman, one niece Payton Tillman, two step-children, Brian Hatcher, and Beverly Garrett, his special caregivers Uncle Johnny and Aunt Anita Hatcher, and Aunt Linda Hatcher. He is also survived by his aunts, Gretchen Griffin, Lavane Williams, Inez Capps, Bonnie Clenney, uncles, Angus Hatcher, Jake Hatcher.

He was preceded in death by his mother Ruth Hatcher Tillman, his maternal grandparents Jesse & Lucille Hatcher, his paternal grandparents Myra & Jonas Tillman.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 20, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

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

Lillian Rehberg Hilburn, 77 of Marianna died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Bay Medical Covenant Hospice Center in Panama City.

Lillian was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County.  She was born March 28, 1940 to the late Sidney Buford and Lucy Mae Hall Rehberg.  Lillian enjoyed cooking, working puzzles, crafts and gardening. She was a long time member of Marianna First Assembly of God Church for more than 30 years, but had been attending New Beginings Worship Center in Grand Ridge for the past year.

In addition to her parents, Lillian is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Hilburn; a son, Brian Hilburn. Survivors include her daughter, Betsy Hilburn of Atlanta; grandsons, Steven L. Hilburn, Joshua S. Copeland; a granddaughter, Rebekah L. Hilburn;  brothers, Virgil Rehberg and wife, Grace;  Rayburn L. Rehberg and wife, Thada Kay all of Marianna;  sister, Betty Hilburn of Baton Rough, LA.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, October 20, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel with Pastor Mike Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. No visitaion scheduled, flower accepted or memorial contributions may be made to New Beginnings Worship Center, 1165 Highway 69, Grand Ridge, Florida 32442. Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Cynthia Izal Potter of Evans, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2017 in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital of Chipley, Florida.  She was 58 years old. 

Cynthia was born on October 20, 1958 to the late Isaiah and Rosie Lee Potter in Geneva, Alabama.  Being raised in a Christian home, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and became a member of the Mt. Ararat First Missionary Baptist Church of Chipley, Florida.  Later in her adult life, she became a member of the Good Shepheard Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia.  Cynthia was employed with the U.S. Department of Defense as an Administrative Assistant. Cynthia had a deep love for her family & friends.  She would do whatever needed to be done to ensure their happiness.  She was a loving and wonderful woman, not just to her family but to anybody that she ever encountered.  Her passion was ensuring that every special occasion was accompanied with a a special personalized card. When not working on her passion, she was the #1 cheerleader for her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Special Mom”. Although her presence on earth is no longer, her precious deeds and sweet memories will last forever. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved children:  Rosiah Baker of Chipley, Florida and Bryan Baker of Evans, Georgia; father of her children: (Ret.) CSM Jerry Baker of Augusta, Georgia;  three (3) loving grandchildren: Amari Carswell, Ahmani Carswell, Ty’Auna Mack, all of Chipley, Florida; one (1) brother: Spencer Potter and his wife Patricia of Chipley, Florida;  five (5) sisters:  Zyedth Potter of Tallahassee, Florida, Arrie Potter of Temple Terrace, Florida, Sharon Tanner and her husband Arnick of Ocala, Florida, Bridget Potter of Durham, North Carolina, and Angela Potter of Tallahassee, Florida; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a multitude of saddened friends.   

A Celebration of Cynthia’s Life will be held 11 A.M. CST, Saturday, October 21, 2017 from the sanctuary of the Mt. Ararat First Missionary Baptist Church of Chipley, Florida with pastor, Rev. Dr. H.G. McCollough and Rev. L.V. Farmer, officiating.  Committal Services will follow in the Southside Cemetery of Chipley, Florida with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida, directing. 

Public Viewing will be on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 10 A.M. until 9 P.M. in the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel of Chipley, Florida.  Ms. Potter will lie in repose 1hr. prior to services at the church on Saturday. Friends may sign the guestbook online at www.cooperfhchipley.com.

Mr. Cleve Rhynes, Sr., age 87, of Campbellton, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, AL.

Mr. Rhynes leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Christine Young Rhynes of Campbellton, FL; three sons: Cleve Rhynes, Jr. of Boston, MA, Douglas Rhynes of Newark, N.J and  Edward Rhynes of Campbellton, FL; and his best friend and pet Tiny; one brother: Willie Rhynes of Graceville, FL; five sisters: Petrola Brown of Newark, N.J., Mildred Pittman and husband Willie James of Jacob City, FL, Lois Hoover of Campbellton, FL, Olivia Gainer of Graceville, FL and Helen Bostic of Cottonwood, AL; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. 

Public visitation will be 3-7 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2017 in the M. Sue & Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel at 5441 Cooper Street in Graceville, Florida

Funeral services will be held today, Sunday, October 22, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the M. Sue & Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel at 5441 Cooper Street in Graceville, Florida with the Reverend Ruben Merritt officiating.

He will be laid to rest in the New Bethel-Saint Paul Cemetery in Campbellton, Florida under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.

Barbara R. Jones 88 of Marianna, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Jackson Hospital. She was born in Syracuse, New York on August 28, 1929. Barbara was a Pink Lady for over fifteen years at Jackson Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marianna where she was very active in the church’s functions. Barbara loved to play cards with friends every Sunday after church. She also enjoyed line dancing. 

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; George and Blanche Derrickson; brothers, Richard Derrickson and George Derrickson; sister, Hope Durango; daughter n laws, Linda Jones and Diane Jones. Barbara is survived by her children, Gary Jones, Curly Jones, Sammy Felicia, and Mary Miller.  She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services for Barbara will be held in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home at 1:00p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 with Reverend Coba J. Beasley officiating. A private family interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Panama City. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. 

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

Fred Morgado, 84, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna. Fred was born in Danbury, CT.  He served in the U S Army and  was a retired paint salesman. Survivors include his wife, Lynn S. Morgado; seven children, Cindy, Robin, Debbie, Michael, Paul, Pat & Debby; one brother; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 3-5 p.m. at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna, Florida. The body will then be flown to Connecticut where a visitaion will be Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 9:30-11:30a.m at Green Funeral Home in Danbury, CT. Interment will follow in St. Peters Cemetery in Danbury, CT.  James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Miss Sherisa Sade’ Forward of Cottondale, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Jackson Hospital of Marianna, FL.

Miss Forward was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, a graduate of Cottondale High School, Class of 2008 and a graduate of Ft Valley State University of GA, receiving her B.S. Degree in Biology. She was an employee of Brighter Path as a Rehabilitation Technician in Macon, GA

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Evangel Worship Center, 264.5 Pebble Hill Road, Marianna, Florida 32448, with the Reverend Lavon Pettis, (Pastor) Reverend Douglas Jones, the Reverend Wallace Godwin, the Reverend Thomas Forward, and the Reverend Henry E. Forward (Pastor). Interment in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in Charge of service.

Miss Forward will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until time for service.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 27, 20.1.7 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home Chapel. 

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a loving and devoted family: Father: Darrell Forward (Julie) of Cottondale, FL 

Mother: Cheryl Forward (Leroy) of Cottondale, FL Sister: Shaunte’ R. Forward of Tampa, FL

Paternal Grandparents: Rev. Thomas Forward (Eva) of Cottondale, FL

Maternal Grandmother: Oretha White of Cottondale, FL

Maternal Grandfather: Marshall White of Cottondale, FL

Aunts: Sandra F. Lockett (John) of Byron, Georgia, Telinda White and Tina White

of Cottondale, FL;

Uncles: Rev. Thomas E. Forward (Cynthia) of Tampa, FL; Michael Forward

(Angela) of Cottondale, FL; Rev, Henry Forward (Bridgett) of Chipley, FL; Keith

White (Tiffany) of Cottondale, FL; Anthony White of North Dakota, Davon White

(Nikki) of Atlanta, Georgia

God Mother: Derushiel Williams of Orlando, FL

Special Friend: Octavius Woodson of Ft. Valley, Georgia

Extended Family: Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Harris; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cooper; Ms.

Annie J. Calhoun, all of Georgia; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tanner, of Ocala, Florida

And a host of cousins, godchildren, and many sorrowing friends 

Mrs. Bessie Ree Collins Dixon of Greenwood. FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday, October 20, 201.7 in Hampton, GA at her daughter’s residence with her family by her bedside.

She was a. member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of the Jackson County Training School, Class of 1966.

Funeral service will be held Friday, October 27. 2017 at 1:00 P.M from tine sanctuary of tire New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3996 Wintergreen Road, Greenwood, Florida 32443 with the Rev. L.V. Farmer, Pastor; Rev. Riley Henderson, Rev. Nathaniel Lee, Rev. George L. Shine, Jr. Officiating. Interment in the Macedonia Cemetery Vann Funeral Home in charge.

The family will receive friends, Thursday October 26, 2017 from 3:00 P.M to 6:00 at Vann Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Collins will lie in repose at the church from 12:00 noon till time for the service She leaves to cherish her precious memories:

Three Daughters: Sonja Dixon Kelly (Michael) of Hampton, GA; Kimberly Dixon of Lauderhill, FL and Geneva Dixon of Greenwood, FL Father: Rayfield Collins Sr., of Greenwood, FL

Two Sisters: Mary Collins of Greenwood, FL and Dolly Russ of Jacksonville, FL Two Brothers: Rayfield Collins Jr. and Walter Collins St., both of Greenwood, FL Five Grandchildren, Two Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear, sorrowing friends 

Mrs. Seemather Long White of Cottondale, FL, transitioned from, life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Jackson Hospital.

She was a member of Henshaw Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Cottondale, FL.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Henshaw African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2730 Glastel Street, Cottondale, Florida 32431, with the Reverend Lawrence Gantt, Sr., pastor, the Reverend Dr. Marvin Henderson, the Reverend Brenda Henderson, Bishop Marquez, Eulogist. Interment in the Bethlehem. Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in Charge of Services.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann. Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. White will lie in state at the church for 10:00 AM until time for service.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a loving and devoted family: Two Daughters: Gloria Bellamy and Marilyn White, both of Cottondale, FL Two Sons: Percell White of Newark, NJ and Derrill White of Cottondale, FL And a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many wonderful, sorrowing friends.

Ms. Nina M. Long of Greenwood, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 23rd at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side.  She was 85 years old.

A native of Jackson County, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of New Hoskie Missionary Baptist Church.  A retiree from Sunland Center in Marianna, she was the widow of the late Mr. Charlie Long.

Precious memories will forever linger with four daughters, Mary Gammons, Clara Olds both of Marianna, Florida, Edith Mathis and husband Kevin and Charlie Mae and husband Darrell both of Greenwood, Florida; one son, Anthony Long and wife Carmen of Dothan, Alabama; two sisters, Verna Montgomery and husband Ted of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Genell Philyaw and husband Dan of Oxnard, California; 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; one aunt, Ethel Hartsfield of Greenwood, Florida; a very special son-in-law, Dale Gammons of Marianna, Florida; special friend and roommate, Ms. Clara Parker of Marianna, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held Friday, October 27th from 2-6p.m. at Peoples Funeral Home.

A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, October 28th at 11a.m. at New Hoskie Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Waymond Roulhac, Rev. Willis Long and Rev. Adrian Staley officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna. 

The remains will lie-in-repose for one hour prior to the 11a.m. funeral time on Saturday at New Hoskie.

Woodrow Wilson Chavers Jr. age 78 of Slocomb, AL passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born on February 27, 1939 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Chuck Spivey and Minister Johnnie Chavers officiating. Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. central standard time in the Orange Hill Cemetery in Tampa, FL.

Williams Funeral Home of Graceville is in charge of arrangements.

Louzetter  “Christine” Jackson Register, 85, of Marianna died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Chipola Health and Rehabilitation.

Christine was born December 29, 1931 in Kynesville, Florida to Homer & Hannah Jackson. She was a 1949 graduate of Cottondale High School and worked many years in retail to include T.G.&Y., Woolworths & Walmart. Christine was a long time member of Naomi Sunday School Class, WMU Circle and the First Baptist Church of Marianna where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Christine’s hobbies included sewing, quilting, traveling during her retirement years and spending time with her family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Hannah Jackson and brother-in-law, Robert Floyd of Panama City. 

Christine is survived by her daughters, Dianne Tipton (Charles) of Lovedale/Two Egg Community, Gail Bell (James) of Graceville; son, Russell Register (Jill) of Lovedale/Two Egg Community; brother, Carl Eugene Jackson ( Kathy) of Dothan, Alabama sisters, Earnestine Jackson Floyd of Panama City, Fl., Linda Jackson Brown (Gerald) of Kynesville, Fl.; grandchildren, Celena Tipton Morris (Robby) of Dothan, Al., Nathan H. Tipton, II of Lovedale/Two Egg Community, Jennifer Turnage Peterson (Josh) of Hartford, Al. and Russell B. Register of Carmel Indiana; great grandchildren, Molly and Matthew Morris along with a host of nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Marianna with Revs. Jeff Powell and Ken Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral services at the church.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Mark Akerson, Chipola Nursing Pavilion, Jackson Hospital Nursing Staff and caretaker, Pauline Robinson for their care and support during this time.

Those asked to serve as pallbearers are Dale Brown, Dewayne Brown, Carl Jackson, Preston Jackson, Brad Kent and Calvin Brown.

Condolences may be made online at Jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

James Dozier Horne, 92, of Graceville passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his son’s home in Prattville, Alabama, following years of declining health.

Funeral services will be held at noon, Saturday, October 28, 2017, at New Home Baptist Church with Reverends Chester Padgett and Johnny Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home of Graceville directing.

Family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of the service.  Flowers will be accepted, or in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the New Home Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 494 New Home Circle, Graceville, Florida, 32440. 

Mr. Horne was born on February 19, 1925, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to the late James Arch Horne and Louila Hornsby.  He was a 1944 graduate of Jordan High School in Columbus, Georgia, and a veteran of World War II, having fought in the Pacific in the Navy.  He worked in federal civil service with assignments in Georgia (Columbus, Savannah, and Lagrange) and Mississippi (Columbus and Fulton).  He retired to Graceville in 1980.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lottie Williams Horne, sisters Peggy McHargue (Doug), Nell Smith (Robert Lewis), Margaret Jones (R.G.), Frances Cooper (“Bill”) and Martha “Ginger” McManus (Fred), and brothers, Ray Horne (Betty) and Charlie Horne.

He is survived by three sons, James R. Horne, Kennesaw, GA, Gene Horne (Karen), Panama City, FL, and Jerry Horne (Twila) Prattville, AL; wife of late brother Charlie, Sheri Horne, Winder, GA; four grandchildren, Brittany Burch (Elliot) Lucedale, MS, Bryant Horne (Lori), Tupelo, MS, Lauren Horne Franks (Patrick) Clarksville, TN, and Leah Horne, Prattville, AL; five great grandchildren Brooklyn Burch, Kate Burch, Elliot Burch, Ford Franks, and Isla Horne; and numerous dear friends and other relatives. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made at http://www.jamesandlipford.com/

Johnney Earl McDaniel was born to Jessie and Trudy McDaniel on January 19, 1941. He took the hand of his Lord and passed peacefully to his Heavenly Home on October 25, 2017.  Johnney Earl worked in construction all of his life. He loved to build beautiful things and the fruits of his labor can be seen in his community, his state, and his country. “Mr. Johnney” worked on the construction of the Rio Grande Dam in the 1960’s. He spent many years on the construction of many beautiful buildings in Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Jacksonville.   In 1981, he built the first Miss Sneads and Little Miss Sneads float for the National Peanut Festival Parade and another NPF float when his second daughter also represented the community as 1984 Miss Sneads. He enjoyed fishing, spending time on his tractor working on his vegetable gardens, NASCAR, visiting historic home sites, and making others laugh.  He spent the latter part of his building career working on construction with the Florida Department of Corrections. Many of the homes and businesses in Sneads and Jackson County show his love for creating things with his hands. He loved his community and his family. He was a kind generous person who enjoyed helping others.  He especially loved his grandchildren and spending time with them. His sense of humor, love of people, and soft heart for animals who needed a good home will be greatly missed. More than anything, he loved his Savior and lived his life showing the love of Christ to others.

Johnney Earl is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marcelle McKinnie McDaniel; one daughter, Cathy Denise Davis of Franklin, TN; one sister Margie May (Charlie) of Cypress, FL; one brother Hershel McDaniel of Dickerson, TX; three grandchildren, Taylor Davis, Trent Davis, and Jance Jarvis as well as several nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends.

Johnney Earl is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, two brothers and one daughter, Tonnia McDaniel Jarvis.

Visitation with the family will take place Sunday afternoon from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM CDT, October 29, 2017, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home.  Funeral services will take place at Sneads Assembly of God Church with Rev. Juno Douglas officiating on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 1:30 PM CDT followed by interment at Waldorff Cemetery in Grand Ridge.

Roger L. Walker, 68, of Ashford, Al passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at South East Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Al due to an extended illness.

Roger was born October 14, 1949 in Kansas City, Mo. to Harrel & Arvie Walker as a twin. He was a life long resident to the Kansas City, Mo. area until 2016. Some of his years he attended school in Lee’s Summit Mo. He graduated with the Class of 1968 at William Chrisman High School in Independence, Mo. The Summer  of “68” he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Over the next 34 years he served his country in the Army National guard, Air Force, & Air Force Reserves. He worked as a press operator, machinist and later, he obtained his Bachelor of Science & Engineering degree and went on to National Starch Milling in Kansas City, Mo where he retired. After retirement he enjoyed traveling, playing 8 ball tournament pool, music, Kansas City Royals baseball and riding his Harley trike. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrel & Arvie Walker; twin brother at birth, baby boy Walker; son in law, Bobby Padgett and his beloved fur baby, Lily Marie

Survivors include his wife, Liz Walker; daughter, Brandy Padgett Anderson ( Bobby); grand daughters, Jessica, Lacy and Cassy Padgett all of Ashford, Al.; sister, Sandy Buffalow of Springfield, Mo.; brother, Ned Dolph (Kelly) of Troy, Mo; niece and nephews, Baylee, Darrell Roger and Odin Dolph all of Troy, Mo. and Cody Buffalow of Mountain Home, Arkansas; beloved fur babies, Sadie, Bella, Sammy and Coco; estranged children, Tracy Walker, & Weslee Walker.

A Visitation will be 10 a.m. (CST) Monday, October 30, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel with Brother Fred Bacher officiating. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. (EST) at the Tallahassee National Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

Condolences may be made online at http://www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com/

George Alexander Ragans, Jr. 78, of Sneads passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, peacefully at his home.

Delivered by his grandfather, J.P. Kinsey, MD, George began his life in Pinetta, Florida.  He grew up in Madison, Florida where he graduated from Madison County High School.  After serving in the United States Air Force, he returned home and married his beloved and devoted wife, Ann Cone Ragans, sharing 54 years of marriage.  George then settled into a career of over thirty-four years with the Florida Department of Corrections beginning in Raiford as one of the original shotgun squad members at Florida State Prison. Working through the ranks, he retired as Warden of Calhoun Correctional Institution in 1996.  One highlight in his career was breaking ground and overseeing construction of Liberty Correctional Institution, the fastest built institution in Florida, where he served as Warden. George cherished his family and could be routinely seen supporting them from the classrooms to the ballfields, dance competitions, and the volleyball courts.  He was a longtime member of Sneads First United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee, board member, and Chairman of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee.  He was also a member of the Morocco Shriners and Masons, Greenville Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances; great grandson, Jon Ryan Beauchamp.

Survivors include his wife, Ann; children, Georgia Arnold and husband, Kevin, Kathy Sneads and husband, Charles, Robert Ragans and wife, Monica; eight grandchildren, Wiley Beauchamp (Meghan), Jon Beauchamp (Kendra), Jenna Sneads, Dustin Sneads, Kinsey Ragans, Chase Ragans, Brody Ragans, and Mason Ragans; three great grandchildren, Fenton, Annabella and Bristol Beauchamp all of Sneads, Florida; sister, June Ragans Wood of Tallahassee, Florida.  George was also blessed with a multitude of nieces and nephews and many loving family and friends.           

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. (CST) Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Sneads First United Methodist Church with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Interment will be 2:00 p.m. (CST) at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, Florida. The family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral services at the church.

Contributions may be made in memory of George to the First United Methodist Church in Sneads, Florida or Emerald Coast Hospice Marianna, Florida. 

Condolences may be made online at www.Jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Mrs. Vera Mae Key age 81 of Graceville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 26th at the U. A. B. Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was a native of Alabama but lived most of her life in Graceville and was a member of the Third United Holiness Church in Graceville.

She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Key and a grandson, Steve Key.

She is survived by her children: Patricia Dickson, Cynthia (James) Farmer, Dennis Key and Robert (Katina) Thompkins; grandchildren: Tabatha (Terry) Roulhac, Melvin Knox, Perry (ShaRhonda), Javis Dickson, Derek Works, Adrian Works, Erica Works, Dominique Key, Joshua Key, Klya Key and Justin Key, Derris Key, Devin Key, Essence Key, Melissa Key, Travis Parks and Jamira Thompkin; great grandchildren: Paris Hill, Tybria Key, Tyreese Roulhac, Zakia Stringer, DaeShon Dickson and Taylor Dickson; great-great grand: Nevaeh Watford; siblings: Christine Hightower, Mary Adams, Willis Lee Huff,  Elder Eugene Huff (Elnora)  and Willie Frank Huff; she also raised and nurtured: Sherman Curry III, Bryan Curry and Jeffery Curry; godsons: Elder Harry Lawrence and Kenneth Leonard; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 3, 2017, in the sanctuary of Third United Holiness Church, 892 8th Avenue in Graceville, Florida.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 4, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 1111 8th Avenue, Graceville, Florida.

Interment will follow in the St. John Cemetery in Slocomb, AL under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.

A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of True Word Of God Ministry, 5239 Brown St. Graceville, FL 32440

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”