Ms. Juliann Yvonne Thurman, age 57, of Marianna, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Unity Chapel-Sunland, 3700 Williams Drive, Marianna, FL.
Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Marianna and under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.
Albert Lewis Adderson Jr., 45, of Tallahassee passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital following a brief, yet courageous, battle with cancer.
Albert was born July 16, 1972 in Blountstown, Florida to Albert L. Adderson Sr. and the late Mary Hartsfield Adderson. He attended Jackson County schools and was a 1991 graduate of Malone High School in Malone, Florida. Albert earned a Masters of Education degree, with honors, in Counselor Education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1997. He later started a career at the Social Security Administration where he remained until his passing.
Albert married Veronica Johnson on March 20, 2004, and together they had three lovely daughters: Amaya, Asya, and Kurare.
Albert’s passion for helping people was easy to see; he never took a second thought about helping anyone in need who crossed his path. He is preceded in death by his mother, and leaves to mourn his precious memories: his wife, daughters, father and stepmom, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of very supportive friends.
A memorial service, befitting an avid golfer, will be held Saturday, November 4, at 11:00AM at The Golf Course of Summerbrooke, Tallahassee, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family asks of those who desire to make contributions in Albert’s honor to consider the gift of education for Asya and Amaya (more information available upon request).
Mr. Henry L. Franklin of Greenwood, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Jackson Hospital.
Mr. Franklin was a member of McChapel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Marianna. To know him was to love him.
Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the McChapel African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 4963 Old US Road in Marianna, Florida 32446 where the Reverend Thomas Franklin is Pastor with the Reverend Jessica Rivers-Muse and Reverend George McElroy officiating. Interment will be in the McChapel Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Franklin will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
A viewing will be on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
Mr. Franklin leaves to cherish a lifetime of precious memories and love, a devoted family.
Two Sisters: Lillie Queen Wallace of Marianna, Florida; and Levoria D. Thomas (Stanford I) of Tallahassee, FL
Aunts: Gussie Hooks and Sallie Mae Rivers both of Marianna, Florida; Lola Rivers, Beulah Hammond, and Sally Rivers all of Jacksonville, Florida
Uncle: Henry Rivers of Jacksonville, Florida
And a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mr. George Allan Segrest, age 87, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Florida, and member of the First Baptist Church in Sneads, Florida, went to be with his Lord Monday, October 30, 2017, in Blountstown, Florida after a lengthy illness. He was career Military from the time he could join and retired from the U. S. Army with services during Korea and Vietnam. During that time, he earned four Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star with V for Valor. George was a member of the American Legion Post 241 and will be presented with military honors at graveside. He loved his family and grandkids, building and doing many activities with them. George was preceded in death by his parents James Jefferson and Lillie Segrest, two brothers and one son, John Jefferson Segrest.
George is survived by his loving wife, Eula Mae Segrest of Grand Ridge, Florida; two daughters, Georgia Ann Hardee and husband David of Snellville, Georgia and Janine Reed and husband Melvin of Oxford, North Carolina; a sister, Gwen Johnson and husband Robert of Grand Ridge, Florida; four grandchildren, Christopher Hardee and wife Staci, Emily Moore and husband Austin, Shawn Reed and wife Jody and Joshua Reed and wife Whitney; six great grandchildren, Grace Hardee, Bradford Hardee, Samuel Hardee, Lily Moore, Lucy Moore and Erin Kate Reed.
Visitation with the family will take place from 5:00 till 7:00 PM CST, November 2, 2017, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida. Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, November 3, 2017, 2:00 PM CST, at Sneads First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Johns and Rev. Mathew Basford officiating, followed by Committal and Interment at Shady Grove Cemetery, Jackson County, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to a favorite charity of choice. Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements, 850-593-9900.
John “Sonny” Nelson born July 01, 1973 tragically passed away at his home in Sneads, Florida on Saturday October 28, 2017. An avid music lover he would attend any concert, music festival, or band practice he could get to. His greatest joy in life was watching his nieces Logan and Allie Ann and the Sneads Pirates Volleyball team “bring home the bling”, and spending hours with his nephew Parker Bowen at the zoo. Loved by many, he will be greatly missed. His absence on earth will be a void never filled. He leaves behind his wife Shea Nelson, two sisters Debbie and Frances, and a brother Dale. Nieces Madison, Logan, Allie Ann, and Landri. Nephews Parker Bowen and Kase. A wealth of in laws and friends that will help ensure that he is never forgotten. The family asks that everyone hug someone close to them today and let that person know they are loved.
Visitation with the family will take place one hour prior to Memorial Services from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM CST, Saturday, November 4, 2017, with Memorial Services beginning at 11:00 AM CST all at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida.
Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements, 850-593-9900.
Geneice Anderson Edenfield, 69, of Grand Ridge passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home.
Born in Graceville, Mrs. Edenfield was a life long resident of Jackson County. She retired after 30 years of service as a CNA from Florida State Hospital and was a member of Rocky Creek Tabernacle.
Mrs. Edenfield was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Mickey Edenfield; her parents, William Cody and Velma Lee Anderson; two sisters, Robbie Barrentine and Barbara Ann Anderson.
Survivors include, one son, Scott Edenfield and wife Stacey of Sumter, SC; three daughters, Stephanie Bachelier and husband Johnny of Grand Ridge, Dwanna Davis and husband Tommy of Bascom, Kristie Rabon and husband Kenny of Grand Ridge; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm, Thursday, November 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel with Rev. Alvin Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Thursday, November 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Expressions of sympathy may be mad online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com
Edna Hewett, 72, of Grand Ridge, died October 31, 2017 at her residence.
Edna was born in Grand Ridge, FL on May 24, 1945 to the late Jim & Eunice Cloud. She worked as a Correctional Officer for 6 years. She loved to fish on lake Talquin and cook for her family. Edna was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Hewett of Grand Ridge; three sons, Brad Owens and wife, Marcy of Westville, Rodney Hewett and wife, Tonya of Sneads, Jamie Hewett and wife, April of Grand Ridge; nine grandchildren, Allison Chambers and husband, Steve of Clarksville, Bradley Owens of Tallahassee, Dustin Hewett of Tallahassee, Sierra Birge and husband, Justin of Marianna, Cole Hewett of Grand Ridge, Cade Hewett of Grand Ridge, Adalin Hewett of Grand Ridge, Robert Hall, Jr. of Tampa, and Kaleigh Hall of Tampa; great grandchildren, Amber, Autumn, Bentley, & Wyatt; two brothers, Robert Cloud and Johnny Cloud both of Birmingham, AL; two sisters, Hilda Huff and Marilyn Russell both of Birmingham, AL.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2017 at Cypress Cemtery with James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
Condolences may be made online at http://www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com/
Edna Hewett, 72, of Grand Ridge died October 31, 2017 at her residence.
Edna was born in Grand Ridge, Fl on May 24, 1945 to the late Jim and Eunice Cloud. ‘Nana’, as most of her family refers to her by, was a jack of all trades. If there was a challenge in her way, she would work hard to complete it. Edna could do anything; she started out at the local parts store in Grand Ridge, was a licensed beautician, then continued her career as a farmer’s wife. Not only was she the farmer’s wife, she worked in the field right beside him. She wasn’t afraid to get down and dirty, especially being the mother of three boys. Her and her husband had fruit stands in both Marianna and Blountstown. After fulfilling those challenges in her life she decided to become a correctional officer for the state of Florida. Once she was retired she never slowed down, she continued being a mom, a wife and most importantly a nana.
She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Hewett of Grand Ridge; three sons, Brad Owens and wife, Marcy of Westville, Rodney Hewett and wife Tonya of Sneads, and Jamie Hewett and wife April of Grand Ridge; nine grandchildren, Allison Chambers and husband Steve of Clarksville, Bradley Owens of Tallahassee, Dustin Hewett of Tallahassee, Cole Hewett of Grand Ridge, Sierra Birge and husband Justin of Marianna, Cade Hewett of Grand Ridge, Adalin Hewett of Grand Ridge, Robert Hall Jr of Tampa, and Kaleigh Hall of Tampa; Great Grandchildren, Amber, Autumn, Bentley, & Wyatt; two brothers, Robert Cloud and Johnny Cloud both of Birmingham, AL; two sisters, Hilda Huff and Marilyn Russell both of Birmingham, AL.
Graveside services will be 10am, Friday, November 2, 2017 at Cypress Cemetery with James and Sikes Maddox Chapel directing.
Visitation will be 6-8pm, Thursday, November 3, 2017 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel.
Condolences may be made online at http://www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com/
Ms. Clara Mae Daniels of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday, October 30, 2017in Bay Medical Center.
Ms. Daniels was a member of Believer’s Outreach Ministry. To know her was to love her.
Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of Vann Funeral Home located at 4265 Saint Andrews Street in Marianna, Florida with Pastor Gladys W. Inman, Reverend Freddie Roulhac, Minister Sherita Wright, and Prophet Billy White officiating. Interment in the Poplar Springs Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.
Ms. Daniels will lie in state in the Chapel on the day of the service from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
She leaves to cherish a lifetime of precious memories, a loving family:
Sister: Shirley Daniels of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Two Uncles: N.D. Daniels of Marianna, Florida; and Sisroe Daniels of Springfield, Massachusetts
And numerous other relatives and dear friends.
Dollie Rhea (Darling) Monroe was born on November 18, 1923 to the late Carey and Emma Carrol Darling in Chipley, Florida. On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:38 A.M. in the Jackson Hospital of Marianna, Florida, God saw fit to call Dollie home to live with him for eternity. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings: James B. Darling, Ida Mae Bellamy, Grace Darling, Bernease Jones, Tony Darling, Luther Darling, & Iris J. Allen.
Being raised in a Christian home, Dollie accepted Christ as her personal Savior, got baptized and became a member of the Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Chipley, Florida at the age of 12. She was a faithful member serving as the Secretary & Treasurer of Sunday School, the Church Secretary, the Church Mother, and she held the esteemed position of being the oldest member of the church.
Dollie attended the public-school system of Washington County, Florida, graduating from the Roulhac High School in 1940. She later went to attend the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida, where she received her Associates Degree. Once she had completed her schooling Dollie became a educator in Washington County, serving as a teacher and a later as a principal in the Orange Hill Community.
One of the happiest moments of her earthly journey was when she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Paul Monroe. To this blessed union, four children were born and raised. Dollie loved to cook, had a green thumb in the garden, and loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Paulette Smith and her husband Eugene of Los Angeles, California & Marilyn Yon and her husband Rev. Albert of Chipley, Florida; two sons: Vaughn Monroe and his wife Carolyn of Anniston, Alabama, and Melvin Monroe and his wife Dianne of Chipley, Florida; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister: Rebecca Hartwell of Panama City, Florida; brother: Ural Darling and his wife Mary Ann of West Berry, New Jersey; sister-in-law: Elizabeth Darling Jordan; also including a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Dollie’s Life will be held 11 A.M. CST, Saturday, November 4, 2017 from the sanctuary of the Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church with pastor, Rev. Malcolm O. Nelson, Rev. Renandez Grims, Rev. Larry Brown, Rev. Dr. C.L. Wilson, Rev. Earl Cooke and Rev. Thomas Smith, officiating. Committal Services will follow in the church cemetery with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida, directing.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 6-7 P.M. in the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel of Chipley, Florida. Mrs. Monroe will lie in repose 1hr. prior to services at the church on Saturday. Friends may sign the guestbook online at www.cooperfhchipley.com.
The Reverend Dr. C. S. Pope, 95, of Dothan, AL transitioned into peaceful rest on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from his home.
He was born on November 22, 1921 to the late Jasper and Mary Pope and was a native of Sneads, Florida. He was called into the ministry at the age of eighteen and was ordained at his hometown church, Little Zion Baptist Church of Sneads, Florida.
Dr. Pope received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Religious Education from Florida Memorial College in Saint Augustine, Florida and a degree in Theology from Selma University in Selma, Alabama.
He also attended the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta Georgia and has received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the National Christian Foundation Bible College in Decatur, Alabama.
A former chaplain of Moffitt Lodge No. 513 and the 32nd Ancient Acceptance Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. He is a member of the United Supreme Council 33rd Degree.
Reverend Pope’s pastoral leadership spans over 50 years with 42 years leading the Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in Headland, AL and serving five other churches in Donalsonville, GA, Gordon, AL, Chattahoochee, FL and Marianna, Florida-namely Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.
Reverend Pope became the pastor of Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in 1965 where he served faithfully, until his retirement in 2007. As a seminary student at Selma University and lifetime member of the NAACP, Reverend Pope joined several thousand foot soldiers in the historic Selma to Montgomery March on March 25, 1965.
He was a proponent of justice and equality, and exemplified the highest level of human dignity by loving others in the way that Jesus Christ loves us. In his years of pastoral leadership at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, the church grew spiritually and numerically. Additional land and property was purchased, the Headland Head Start Center was developed with Reverend Pope as its first Director spanning 20 years, and the church continued to impact the community for the cause of Christ.
A host of preachers and pastors have been developed and mentored under his watchful eye and families and children are still benefiting from his visionary leadership in the Wiregrass community.
Reverend Pope leaves his lovely and devoted wife, Annis G. Pope; his children: Angerine Pope and Anita Bellinger (Danny). God also blessed this union with a blended family: Liz Pope Pearl (Rufus), Verna Pope Tremble (Herbert), Curtis Pope, Jr., Alexander Pope (Larice), Mary Pope Wright (Frank), Virginia Pope Cheney; 25 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 22 great-great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 5, 2017, 5-7 PM at the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Headland, Alabama.
Funeral services will be 12 Noon, Monday, November 6, 2017 from the Greater Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Dothan. He will be laid to rest in the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Headland, AL under the directing aof the caring staff of Scott’s Chapel Hill Mortuary of Dothan, “Because We Care’.
Mattie Lee Joyner, born October 2, 1914 in Shady Grove, FL, passed away on November 3, 2017 after a long and happy life. After her marriage to Percy Joyner, to whom she was married for over 60 years, she and her husband moved to Sneads, Florida where they raised their family. After Mr. Joyner’s retirement from the farm program at Apalachee Correctional Institution, they moved to Chattahoochee, Fl where they resided until their deaths. She dedicated her life to caring for others, including her disable son whom she cared for at home until she was 82 years of age.
Mrs. Joyner was preceded in death by her parents John Lee and Hettie King and her three children, W. L. Joyner, Hazel Joyner, and Eugene Joyner. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia (Norman) James, a son Robert Earl Joyner, a daughter-in law Rosa Lee Joyner, seven grandchildren (whom she loved dearly), 18 great-grand children, 8 great-great-grand children and a loving extended family.
Mrs. Joyner lived her 103 years loving and being loved. That was the secret to the long life she was so often asked about. She will be remembered for her “spunkiness”, the term her health care providers used while providing their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jackson County ARC, Jackson House, 4305 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32448; First United Methodist Church in Chattahoochee, FL; or, Shady Grove Baptist Church in Grand Ridge, FL.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM till 3:15 PM EST at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Jackson County, FL on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Funeral services will follow visitation at 3:30 PM EST with burial following at Shady Grove Cemetery.
Pauline S. Hatcher, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 3, 2017. Formally of Chattahoochee, she had lived the last four and a half years in Lynn Haven, Florida to be near her niece. She had moved to Chattahoochee in 1952 from Bascom and began work at Florida State Hospital. She retired after 30 years from the hospital.
Ms. Hatcher is predeceased by her parents, William Wesley and Nonnie Emily Stephens; her first husband, Cecil E. Cook and their infant son, Charles Truett; her second husband, Hinton Hatcher; her brothers, Curtis A. Stephens (Inez), C. Alto Stephens (Martha), James O. Stephens, W. Ralph Stephens (Ida Mae); her sisters, Irene Stephens, Vida Peterson (Dan), Faustine Atwell (Mack), Willa Dean Chandler (L.E.) and Ida Mae Hodges (Harvey).
She is survived by only one remaining brother, Coley G. Stephens (Gail) of Dothan, AL and sister-in-law, Mary Stephens of Chattahoochee as well as a host of nieces and nephews all of whom she had a big role in their lives. She will be remembered as the favorite aunt of a very large family.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM CST, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel in Sneads, FL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Bascom, FL.
Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements. PH 850-593-9900.
Billie Rae Roberson (Raemonde) Age 73 of Crestview passed away on October 21, 2017.
She was a loving mother of COL Arvesta and LTC (Ret) Aaron.
Grandmother of Alexandria Paige.
Sister of David Hughes, Davine Harness, Delois Hughes & Eva Nell Hughes.
Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other local relatives and friends.
She was always ready and willing to help others and had a personal passion for supporting children and seniors. A devoted community activist, Rae was a strong advocate of civil liberties and equal rights.
The family will receive visitors on Friday, November 10th, from 9:00-10:00 AM followed by a memorial service from 10:00-11:00 AM at McDonald Street Church of Christ,located 744 McDonald St. Crestview, FL.
Memorial gifts in Mrs. Roberson’s memory can be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association. Information provided by McKinnie Funeral Home of Campbellton, FL
Theodis Patrick, Jr. was born to the late Theodis Sr. and Johnnie Mae Patrick on November 8, 1958 at Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. He was converted at an early age to Saint James A.M.E. Church in Newark, New Jersey. He attended the public school system and upon completion in 1978 he enlisted in the United States Navy. After his tour of duty he began working at the Veteran Administration Hospital in Lyons, New Jersey as a Nurse Assistant until his early retirement in 2006. He relocated to Snellville, Georgia until his untimely death.
Preceded in death by Grandparents: Johnny and Willie Mae Register. Aunt’s: Ora Lee Robbins and Annie Pearl Register. Uncle’s: John, Lee Norris, James Earl and Theo Register.
Precious memories shall be treasured by a loving and devoted family members.
His first babies Prince, Kymani and Leo. Two sisters: Carol Patrick of Newark, New Jersey and Cynthia Harrell (William) of Jacksonville, N. C. and Brother Kyle Patrick (Rabirah) of Lawrenceville, Georgia and a devoted cousin/brother Angelo Register of Newark, New Jersey.
Nephew’s Christopher, Terron, Kerron, Lamar, Tyrel, Julian and Zachary.
Nieces Christina, Chanel, Johnnie Mae, Nadirah, Jasmine and Brooke.
Surviving uncle’s Alfred Register and Eddie Lee Register of Chipley, FL. Surviving a special friend: Gwendolyn Hart-Jones.
A memorial service will be at 1p.m. Wednesday November 8th at the St. John Cemetery, Campbellton FL(Stateline Community) with Mckinnie Funeral Home of Campbellton in charge.
Janice Elaine Aldridge Walters age 63 of Marianna, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 17th, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia. Janice was of the Baptist faith had lived in Marianna since 2008 coming here from Winslow, Arizona.
Her dad, Erbert Aldridge and her Uncle Harold Williams preceded her in going to heaven.
She is survived by her husband Gene Walters, her mother Helen Aldridge, her sister Carol Fairbanks, in-laws Ernest Walters (Liz Stewart), Albert and Debby Walters, and Wayne and Cathy Walters. She also leaves behind nieces and nephews - Gina Weeks (Randy), Angela Giordano, Christina Giordano, Elena Giordano, Gary Giordano, Christopher Walters (Samantha), BJ Walters (Tabatha), Josh Walters (Tasha), Heather Gainer. She also leaves behind her Uncle Paul Williams (Johanna Fay).
Janice loved to praise her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, more than anything else. She loved to sing songs to Him and for Him.
Janice was raised in New York City where she attended Westbury High School, Long Island N.Y. and the Manhattan School of Music, New York City. She moved to Marianna in 1978 after a visit here. She met her husband Gene. They were married on April 15, 1978 in the cave at Florida Caverns State Park.
Janice and Gene became foster parents and had a total of seventeen foster children. She had continued contact with Cathy Knowles and Patricia Marshal (sisters) to the end. Janice loved all of the children and treated them all as her own.
A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Dr. David Daffern of Sonoita, Arizona officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Covenant Care Hospice.
Donnie Evelyn Chandler Clark (97) of Chattahoochee, passed away November 5, 2017, at Chipola Health and Rehab of Marianna. She was born June 4, 1920, in Houston County Alabama to Preston and Elma Crooms.
Ms. Clark was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved cooking for family and friends. She retired from the Florida State Hospital and has lived most of her life in Chattahoochee since the 1940’s. She was a long surviving member of Chattahoochee Presbyterian Church.
Donnie was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Lavern Crooms of Ocala; one sister Maxine Roberts of Snead’s; her first husband Philip Chandler the father of her children and her late husband Herbert Clark of Chattahoochee.
Survivors include one son, Wayne Chandler and wife Elaine, of Tallahassee, two daughters Bonnie Walden and husband John of Chipley; Sue Ramsey and husband Richard of Blountstown; two step daughters, Jeanette Sweeney and husband Harvey of Chattahoochee; Helen Brittin and husband Tony of Chattahoochee; two brothers Willie Crooms and wife Patty of Tallahassee; Shelley Crooms of Panama City; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great grandchildren, eleven great great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Services will be November 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST at Chattahoochee Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Jack Homoney and Reverend Juno Douglas officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be given to Chattahoochee Presbyterian Church or Covenant Hospice.
Wendell Cooper Bellamy was delivered into the loving arms of Ms. Reola Bellamy, along with attending grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Bellamy Sr. on October 10, 1952. He was received into the hearts of his father, Mr. Eddie Cooper, Jr. and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Cooper, Sr. He joined to loving siblings and forever friends, Shirley and Fred. The home bustled with four doting aunts, Isabell, Plassie, Aree and Hattie and steadfast uncles George Lee and William Bellamy, Jr.
Wendell had very active youth and teen years playing basketball in high school, and enjoying classmates and friends at Union Grove and Marianna High Schools. He gave his best and was much loved for being a ‘team’ player. During his youth he confessed Christ and united with Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.
Young adulthood meant studing electrical wiring at Chipola College and joining the ranks of the United States military, serving for twenty years. During this time, he traveled to many states and foreign countries to include Germany and Korea.
Upon returning to the states and retiring, he opened “The Little Red Apple” Child Developement Center in El Paso, Texas. He served as a deacon at Victory Chapel and also managed a thrift shop. He again retired, leaving the business in the care of his family Irene, Veronica and Tramell. After becoming very ill, he returned to the loving home of his mother before establishing a place of his own. He reunited with his home church Mt. Tabor and served in several places, to include marquee design and many programs as a praise and worship exhorter. Special in his affections were the four years spent as a human service employee at Sunland Center. He loved those guys and they knew it.
Precious memories remain with his El Paso, Texas family: wife, Irene Bellamy; son Tramell Bellamy and two dear step-children, Veronica Palma and Lasalle Boykins; dear to his heart was his son Tramaine Bellamy of Orlando, Florida; one grandson; his mother, Reola Williams of Two Egg, Florida; three brothers, Othella Williams and wife Mandie of Marianna, Florida, Oliver Williams of Two Egg, Florida and Kenneth Williams and wife Shirley of Enterprise, Alabama; sisters, Marie McCollough and husband Gil of Enterprise, Alabama and Patricia Drayton and husband James of Marianna, Florida; special siblings, Shirley B. Roulhac and husband Donnie of Marianna, Florida and Fred A. Bellamy and wife Marie of Augusta, Georgia; one aunt, Hattie Hayes and husband Henry of Greenwood, Florida; special little cousin, Garina Pope; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and his 1971 classmates.
Wendell lived life to the fullest, greeting all with a big smile and a cherry countenance, and he fought all of life’s battles as a “true soldier”. He was called home from life’s battlefield on November 3, 2017 at Jackson Hospital during a peaceful rest.
A celebration of Wendell’s life will he held Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 1p.m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Dwight Cockerham, Rev. Travis Ephriam, Rev. David Cobb, Rev. Fred Bellamy and Evangelist Garina Pope officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors provide by the Ft. Rucker Honor Guards. All arrangements have been entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.
The remains will lie-in-repose for one hour at Mt. Tabor on Saturday, prior to the 1p.m. funeral time.
Mr. John Wesley Robinson of Grand Ridge, Florida entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 3rd at the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 86 years old.
He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
Precious memories will forever remain with his devoted wife of 61 years Sylone Robinson of Grand Ridge, Florida; two sons, John W. Wesley, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia and Carlos Lee Robinson and wife Renee of Phenix City, Alabama; one daughter, Hazel Robinson Henderson and husband Wayne of Austin, Texas; one brother, Roy Lee Robinson Jr. and wife Gloria of Valdosta, Georgia; one sister, Hazel Robinson Grisham and husband Clarence of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, November 11th at 1p.m. at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church where Pastor Eddie Bowers is Pastor and Pastor Randy McMillan, Rev. Mark Dudley, Rev. Paul Daniels, Rev. T.C. Smith, Rev. Roy L. Robinson and Evangelist Leslie Clayton officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.
The remains will lie-in-repose on Saturday from 11a.m. until funeral time at 1p.m. at Little Zion.
Mr. Lannis Addrin Rehberg age 88 of Kynesville, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Rehberg is native of Jackson County born on February 16, 1929 to the late Ira Edward and Ama Shirley Rehberg. He was a member of the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Lannis was a retired farmer, and he enjoyed fishing and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Annie Mae Perkins Rehberg, two sisters, and four brothers.
Mr. Rehberg is survived by his son Donald Rehberg (Kathy) of Kynesville, FL, daughter Nell Donaldson of Kynesville, FL, one brother Shirley Rehberg of Kynesville, FL, three grandchildren Bradley Donaldson (Suzanne), Kevin Donaldson (Stephanie), and Kiley Rehberg Summerhill (Steven), two great grandchildren Bailey and Booker Dondaldson.
Services for Mr. Rehberg will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Gray Braxton and Rev. Ronnie Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00P.M. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.
Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at mariannachapelfh.com
