Mr. Roosevelt Balkcom affectionally known as “Frog” age 63 of Campbellton, FL passed away Tuesday May 22,2018 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL.

Funeral services were held 12 Noon Saturday May 26, 2018 at New Bethel C.M.E. Church  located 2487 Hwy 2  Campbellton, FL. with the Reverends Freeman Walker Sr., Earnestine Daniels, Douglas Cotton and Prophet Willie Clark – Eugolist officiating Interment followed in the  St. Paul-New Bethel Cemetery located 5180 Hwy 273 in Campbellton, FL and with Mckinnie Funeral Home of Campbellton directing.

Roosevelt Balkcom was born December 5, 1954 in Campbellton, FL. Married for over 30 years to his late wife Debra L. Balkcom. He retired from a successful career as an engineer with over 20 years of service. He was a member of True Church of God 5 fold ministries under the leadership of Prophet Willie Clark.

Roosevelt was a honest depiction of a role model with unmatched work ethic and dedication to his family, friends and love ones. He lived his life with a clear perspective of what’s most important, being a man of honor, compassion and grit showing through his actions how to respect yourself and your surroundings at all cost. Fight for what you believe in and what’s important to you.

Mr. Roosevelt Balkcom went to Rest in Pease in Heaven on May 22, 2018.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory:

His four children: Vashean Balkcom, Javon Balkcom (Ay’Shya Balkcom), Crystal     Balkcom, Michael Balkcom.

His seven Grandchildren: Shaun, Sidney, Gabriel, Kayla, Malachi, Brooklyn, Chase.

His five Siblings: Reba Leaks (Robert), Inez Capthart, Henry Evans (Annie), Lewis Balkcom, Jr. (Barbara), Herman Evans.

His lovely lady: Teresa Harper and priceless family and friends.

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Forrest Peace of Marianna, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Jackson Hospital.

He was a graduate of Jackson County Training School, Class of 1961.

He retired from the US Army after receiving the Bronze Star, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

Funeral service will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church 2891 Orange St Marianna, FL with Rev. Ronald D. Mizer, Pastor, Rev. Darrold Franklin, Rev. Thomas Forward Sr., and Rev. Henry Forward, Officiating.

Interment will be in the Orange Hill Cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Peace will lie in repose at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Three Children: Rev. Ron Kelly (Mamie) of Augusta, GA; Terry Mathis of NY; and Ramon Peace of Gainesville, FL

Two Sisters: Betty Yan (Roberto) of Daytona Beach, FL and Mary Peace of Grand Island, FL

Two Aunts: Lena Jenkins and Thelma Canty (Clifford), both of Tampa, FL

Three Uncles: Pedro Peace of Tampa, FL; Louis Peace of Chicago, IL; and James Gatlin of Blountstown, FL

Grandson: Travez Moses of Augusta, GA

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

Mrs. Rena Hill Pittman of Greenwood, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Jackson Hospital.

She was a member of New Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Marianna and a graduate of Jackson County Training School, Class of 1966.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at New Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ruben Merritt and Rev. Kevin Williams, Officiating.

Interment will be in the Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Pittman will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Sons: Hardy Hill III (Lucretia) and LaDerious Pittman, both of Greenwood, FL

Stepdaughters: Pquetta Dean (Gary) of Leesburg, FL and Rosalind Pete (Terrance) of Marianna, FL

Brothers: Aaron McClennon of Atlanta, GA; Wayne McClennon of Shippingburg, PA; Clyde McClennon (Ola) and Tommie McClennon, both of Greenwood, FL

Sisters: Elouise Buford of Birmingham, AL; Bernice Mitchell of Marianna, FL; Mary Alice Johnson of Pompano Beach, FL and Debbie Jean Merritt of Greenwood, FL

Uncles: James Chambers (Doris) of Tallahassee, FL and Horace Chambers of Trenton, NJ

16 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren

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

Brother Lyndell Johnson, affectionately called Gramps, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Jackson Hospital with family at his bedside.

Brother Johnson was a member of the Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was educated in the Public School System of Jackson County.  Brother Johnson served in the United States Army as a Small Arm Repairman. To know him was to love him. 

Homegoing Celebration services will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 1:00 PM from the sanctuary of the Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 2055 Highway 73 in Marianna, Florida with the Reverend Carlos Redding (pastor), the Reverend DeRon Johnson, the Reverend Dr. Samuel Everett, Bishop Nicholas Curry, Reverend George Williams, Minister Pearl Jackson, and the Reverend Daryl Johnson, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Jerusalem Cemetery in Marianna, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

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

A viewing will be held from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Vann Funeral Home. 

Brother Lyndell Johnson leaves to cherish a legacy of love, his beloved family: 

Wife: Jalinda Wiggins Johnson

Six Children: Kailyn Johnson; Giavonni Johnson; Reed Merritt; Tanadra Bosland (Nicholas); Tramaviance Johnson (Nicole), and Ancheta Johnson Gaines (Patrick)

Mother: Josie Lee Johnson

Four Brothers: Ronnie Johnson, Sr. (Anguel); Kelvin Johnson (Aileen); Tommie Johnson (June); and the Reverend Daryl Johnson, Sr. (Angela)

One Sister: Zearwanna Johnson

Nine Grandchildren: JaVante Speights; Anthony Speights; Shaniah Spellman; Tray’Von Johnson; Bishop Bosland; Zyon Gaines; Patrick “PJ” Gaines; Nola Bosland; and Tykeya Poole

One Great Grandchild: Kaisley Rhynes

Mother-in-Law: Belinda Gail Wiggins

Sister-in-Law: Jessica Wiggins

And numerous sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends 

Leroy Watson, 87, of Marianna died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan AL.

A native of Marianna, FL, Mr. Watson resided in Jackson County for the past 87 years.  He is retired from Lehigh Furniture where he drove a truck for 30 years.  A veteran of the U.S Army having served a tour of duty in the Korean War. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Marianna.

He was preceded in death by his parents, JC Watson and Allie Raines Watson, his brothers Calvin Watson and Glen Watson and special nephew Richard Dean Watson 

Survivors include his wife of 63 years Opal Deese Watson, one son Virgil L. Watson and his wife Karen Watson of Marianna FL, two daughters, Nancy Tibbetts of Lynn Haven FL, Denise Johnston and her husband Wesley Johnston of Slocomb AL.  Special niece Debbie Watson.  Four Grandsons, Schuyler Tibbetts, Clint Watson, Chris Black, and Logan Johnston, Three granddaughters Jennifer Maddox, Alyson Johnston and Julie Tibbetts. As well as several great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at James and Sikes on May 31, 2018 from 5pm to 7pm.  Funeral services will be June 1, 2018 at Trinity Baptist Church at 10am with Pastor Roland Rabon officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Pink Cares Jackson County.

Billy Joe Padgett, 64, of Marianna died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna following a brief illness.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Marianna, Jackson County. He worked in several state group homes and at Sunland, serving many clients and residents during his career, Billy Joe retired in 2013.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Padgett and Myrtle F. Padgett; Survivors include his son, Tanner Padgett of Tallahassee; granddaughter, Grace Padgett of Tallahassee; sisters, Barbara P. Dilbert (Joe) of Longwood, FL,  Betty P. Demmon and George Spruce of Marianna;  special friend, Linda Jensen of Marianna.

Funeral will be Wednesday, June 6, 2018  at 6 p.m.at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel with Pastor Roland Rabon officiating.  Family will recieve friends immediately following the funeral until 8 p.m. Private burial.

Wanda Lou Stanley Baxley age 78 of Grand Ridge passed away on May 31, 2018 at her home. A native of Grand Ridge Wanda was born on April 17, 1940 to the late Charles Ryals and Myra Dudley Stanley. She was of the Pentecostal Faith and had retired from Florida State Hospital after many years of services. Wanda was a loving mother, sister and,  grandmother who loved cooking for her family; but most of all she loved her dog CoCo, aka Momma’s Baby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jimmy A. Baxley, her son Edwin R. Kornegay, and her brother Marian H. Stanley. 

Wanda is survived by her children; Gale Conrad of Marianna, Eugene Kornegay and wife Michelle of Cypress, Fl, Beverly McMullian and husband Greg of Sneads, Fl, Lamar Kornegay of Grand Ridge, Fl, siblings; Rubena Smith and husband Hovey of the Sycamore Community, Betty Boutwell and husband Jimmy of Lake City, Florida, Rose El Bryant of Hampton, Ga, Myra Burke of Grand Ridge, Fl, Catherin Gilley and husband Charles of Grand Ridge, and Joe Stanley of Chattahoochee, Fl. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and 8 step great grandchildren.

Services for Wanda will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 3. 2018 at Shady Grove Pentecostal Church with Rev. Steve Canada officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, June 2, 2018 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Marianna Chapel Funeral are in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Julia Scott - Melnik, 50, a lifelong resident of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, June 1, 2018.  She cherished attending church and was a member of Emmanuel Holiness Church in Grand Ridge, FL.  Julia loved the medical field and was a Certified Nursing Assistant.  She was also a Certified Correctional Officer and worked at Apalachee Correctional Institution.  Julia loved to go to the beach, spend time with her family, her pets and life in general.  She was a faithful homemaker, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She loved her family and church family dearly.  Julia enjoyed working puzzles as well.  She once put together a 1000 piece puzzle of the Lord’s Supper and had it framed for the church where it hangs in the fellowship hall for all to enjoy.  Most of all, Julia loved helping others in need. She will be deeply missed by her family, and many friends made throughout the years.

Julia is survived by her precious husband of 16 years, Charles Melnik; one daughter, Renee Melnik of Graceville, FL; three sisters, Kathy Scott Zampieri and her husband Dean of Panama City, Pennie Scott Gilley and her husband Jimmy of Sneads,  and Tammy S. Scott and her fiancé Craig of Grand Ridge; one niece, Scarlett Gibson and her husband Marvin; four nephews, Wayne Beasley, Jr. and his wife Karen, Andrew Toole, Keith Melnik and his wife Kimberly, and Michael Melnik and his wife Janet; three grandchildren, Noel, Ally and Caleb; five great grandchildren, Phobe, Austin, Keigan, Dakota and Ian; five great nieces; Lillie, Emma, Hayley, Morgan and Anna; and one great nephew, Austin. 

Julia was preceded in death by her parents Charles E. and Patricia Lea Scott.

Visitation for friends and family will be held Monday, June 4, 2018 at Emmanuel Holiness Church in Grand Ridge, FL from 10:00 AM CST until 11:45 AM CST.  A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 12:00 PM CST with Sister Eva Howell officiating and McAlpin Funeral Home directing.  Interment will follow services in the church cemetery.

Mr. Oscar D. Forrester, 76, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at his home in Sneads, Florida.  He was a member of Circle Hill Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Oscar loved to study his Bible, teach his Sunday School class, and serve his church and community while helping others in need. To know Oscar was to love him.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and creating a wonderful meal for family and friends from the game he caught.   He enjoyed walking by the pond, worm grunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. Oscar was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother and a genuine family man.

Oscar is survived by his daughters Danielle Brock and husband Jonathan of Vernon, Florida and Christy Forrester of Panama City Beach, Florida; a Brother, Bobby Forrester and wife Lanette of Sneads, Florida; a sister Ruth Deserio and husband Chris of Crawfordville, Florida; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, along with a wonderful church family whom he loved very deeply.

Oscar was preceded in death by his father James P. Forrester, mother El Lena Forrester, brother Frank Forrester and daughter Valinda Forrester.

Visitation with the family will take place at Circle Hill Baptist Church, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, from 1:00 PM till 1:45 PM CST. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 PM CST with Reverend John Holley officiating and McAlpin Funeral Home directing.  Military Honors will be presented by American Legion Post 241 in honor of this Veteran.

Nancy C. Perkins Owens age 84 of Marianna, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Chipola Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 22, 1934 to the late Fletcher J. and Martha M. (Ray) Perkins. Nancy was a native of Jackson County, Florida. She enjoyed canning, cooking, gardening, quilting, crocheting, and spending time with her family, she had an avid love for her dogs. Nancy loved the Lord and going to church with family. She was an example to all of someone who never gave up despite the many challenges and heartaches she faced. She will always be her family’s hero.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, thirteen siblings, husbands Jefferson D. Jeter (father of her 4 children), Elton Edenfield and, Charles (Buddy) Owens. Daughters; Betty M. Chambliss, Myrtice J. Moats, and grandson Christopher E.D. Chambliss. She is survived by her two sons and daughters – in – law, Ronald E. and Janis Jeter of Marianna, Linda Teague of Georgia, Gerlinde Jeter of Germany, Carl D. and Cheryl L. Jeter of Gainesville, FL, sons-in-law Lonnie Lamar Chambliss and Andrew E. Moats, grandchildren Sheila Haddock, Doug Chambliss, Nancy R. Mears, Sabrina Sample, Damien Jeter, Russell Jeter, J.P. Jeter, Randall Jeter, Ashley Jeter, Erika Floyd, Samuel J.D. Jeter, 17 great grandchildren, and numerous members of her loving extended family.

Funeral services for Nancy will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 8, 2018 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Covenant Care Hospice 4540 Lafayette Street, Suite G, Marianna, Florida 32446, Chipola Health & Rehabilitation Center Activities Department 4294 3rd Ave., Marianna, Florida 32446, or National Kidney Association @ kidney.org.

Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.

Charles Harold Marr, of Sneads, Florida, passed away home, May 31, 2018 .

Harold was survived by one daughter, Janet Marr, of Kentucky, one grandson, Christopher Marr of Sneads, and two Special Loving friends, Doyle and Sharon Dawson.

Harold was born February 20, 1922 in Providence, Rhode Island to Harold E. Marr and Frances Alice Foos Marr.

Harold graduated from Newton High School in 1940, Newton, Ms. He was a Member Gethsemane – Dempsey Co. Commander #7, Knights Templer, Newtonville, Ms. He attended St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johnsbury, VT 1040, Graduated Bates College 1942, Mayor Bates College 1942, Marching Band Member at Weekes Jr. High, Newton Center, Ms, Newton High School, Newtonville, Ms. Bates Bobcats, Lewiston, ME, & Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC. He was in US Air Corps, Commander B-17 Bomber 1942-1945, Received a Commercial Pilots License in 1945. Harold was an Aviation Cadet – Wofford college, Spartanburg, SC. In 1943 He was Union representative, Local 13 Of CUTU With 30 years of service from 1946-1976, in New Haven, CT. Past President of Southern New England Federal Credit Union, New Haven, CT. He was Board of Directors at N.E.F.C.U for 21 years. Harold was past President of Three Rivers Square Dance Club, Chattahoochee, FL. He was a life member of Telephone Pioneers of America, Morris F. Tyler, Chapter 9, New Haven, CT. HE WAS A 30 YEARS Member Of National Academy of Sciences – National Research Council, Twin Registry, Indiana University School of Medicine. Harold & his wife moved to Sneads, Florida after retirement in 1976 From Southern New England Communications. He loved his little farm and learned to raise cattle. Harold was preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Dorothy, A Son, Alan, a Great-grandson, Skylar, all of Sneads & A twin Brother, Donald Jarvis of Endwell, New York. No services planned.James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Frances A. Busby, 79, of Gordon, Alabama died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle following an extended illness.  She was born in Berea, Kentucky, lived many years in Tampa, Florida, but most recently resided in the Gordon, Alabama area.  She worked at Contel Telephone until retirement, then worked as a secretary in several local churches.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie C. Andrews and Roberta Mae Andrews; Survivors include her children Sheri (Toufic) Waked of Cincinnati, Ohio, Steve (Mary ) Busby of Nashville, Tennessee, and Lori (Tim) Watford of Gordon Alabama; one sister Nellie Jones of Bascom, Florida and eight grandchildren and one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Basom, Florida.  Funeral  services will  immediately follow at 2 p.m.  with Pastor Greg Roberts officiating.  Burial will take place at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Marianna, Florida.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Bascom Building Fund.

Deena Michelle Halstead Zimmerman received the precious gift of life on April 16, 1973 in Dothan, Alabama bringing joy to her parents, Debra Barnes Matthews and Harold Dean Halstead.  Deena went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the age of 45.

 A 1991 graduate of Spruce Creek High School in Daytona Beach, Deena furthered her education at Chipola College receiving a degree in Nursing and certification in Cosmetology.  She was employed at Graceville Correctional Facility as a Registered Nurse and was a former employee at Jackson Hospital.

 She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roswell and Herberta Jenings Barnes and paternal grandfather, Harold Halstead.

 Her love and memories will live on through her daughter, Madison Nicole; son, Mason Cole; parents, Debra and Chris Matthews of Marianna, Dean and Robyn Halstead of Pensacola; brother, Michael Shane Halstead and wife Tammi of Panama City Beach; sister, Tara Halstead of Pensacola; stepbrother, William (Will) Clarence Green and wife Sarah of Pensacola; stepsister, Valerie Nicole (Nikki) Manges and husband David of Japan; paternal grandmother, Hope Halstead of Pensacola; also a niece, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins and friends.

 Deena was a sassy free spirit who loved spending time at the beach and with her family.  Her beautiful infectious smile welcomed in many friends with her keen sense of humor.

 A service celebrating Deena’s life will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 4:00p.m. at Rivertown Community Church (RCC) with Pastors Paul Smith and Lavon Pettis officiating.  Private interment will take place at Bayview Cemetery in Pensacola with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Ruth Lynell Maddox Potter, 66, of Sycamore, Florida went home to be with the lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Capital Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.

A native of Marianna, FL, Ms. Potter resided in Sycamore, FL for the past 25 years.  She retired from Florida State Hospital where she was a Certified Psychiatric Registered Nurse for 28 years.   

A Graveside Service will be at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Marianna, Florida at 9:00 A.M. Friday, June 8th, 2018, with William Scott Brandon III officiating. All family and friends are invited to attend.  In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Pink Cares Jackson County.www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Larry R. Routt, 78, of Marianna, Florida, passed away on Friday, June 1. 

Larry was born March 3, 1940 in Kingston, Ohio, the second child of Melvin and Virginia Routt. 

He had many interests including flying, fishing, playing cards, singing Karaoke at the local Moose Lodge in Marianna, and even recorded a CD with country songs from the 1950’s. Larry was an entrepreneur who owned several small businesses including a western wear shop, an electronics business, and he had a passion for selling automobiles at dealerships in Ohio and Florida. Later in life, Larry pursued his dream to see the country by driving a semi tractor trailer from state to state. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, cherished his children and grandchildren, and loved it when people told him he favored Sam Elliott. Larry accepted Christ as his personal savior and talked frequently about spending eternity in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Larry leaves behind a loving family including his wife, Patricia Routt; three sons, Richard Routt (Sherrie), Melvin Routt (Laura), and Tony Routt; seven grandchildren, Kyle, Hannah, Sarah, Ivan, Charlie, Rachel and Toni Ann; 5 great grandchildren all of Florida, and a loving sister-in-law, Verona Routt of Ohio. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Virginia Routt and a brother, Arthur Routt. A private memorial service will be held at his residence in Marianna at a later date.

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

Mrs. Viola Walker of Greenwood, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center of Marianna, FL.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church 4691 Highway 162 Marianna, FL 32446 with Rev. William Harvey, Pastor Officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

The viewing will be held Friday, June 8, 2018 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

Mrs. Walker will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Husband:  Thomas Walker of Greenwood, FL

Children: Deatrice Walker and Delta Corbin (Glen), both of Tallahassee, FL; Thomas Walker Jr., of Greenwood, FL; Qiyamah Walker and Haliyah Walker, both of Newark, NJ

Five Grandchildren: Daion Bowers of Columbia, SC; Donyea Morgan-Mack (LaDarius) and Joshua Corbin, both of Tallahassee, FL; Icyis O’Banner and Ayannah Spruill, both of Newark, NJ

Twin Sister: Iola Sykes

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

Mrs. Mary Alice Daniels of Marianna, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her residence.  She was a member of Evangel Worship Center.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Evangel Worship Center 2645 Pebble Hill Rd Marianna, FL 32448 with Rev. LaVon Pettis Pastor.

Interment will be in the Macedonia cemetery, Bascom, FL.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held Friday, June 8, 2018 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

Mrs. Daniels will lie in repose at the church from 2:00 P.M. until time for the service.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories, a family:

A Daughter: Terry Denise Williams of Charlotte, NC

A Son: Naim Bashir of Willingboro, NJ

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

Mr. Leo Barkley, age 84, of Marianna, Florida, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Jackson Hospital. He was a member of the Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church. 

Homegoing celebration services will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 1:30 PM from the sanctuary of the Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend William Harvey (pastor) officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving family:

Two Sisters: Elouise Baker of Marianna, Florida; and Vera Golden (Nathaniel) of Clearwater, Florida

Brother: Albert Myrick of Clearwater, Florida

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

James Tyus, 77, of Folkston, GA, formerly of Bainbridge,  passed away peacefully into his Heavenly Father’s care Monday, June 4, 2018.

The graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Cow Pen Pond Cemetery with Rev. Herman Hand officiating.  Chris Tyus, Eric Tyus, Lee Glisson, Ally Elkins, Roy Rabon and Kevin Scott will serve as active pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com.

Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, he will be truly missed until we meet up with him on the other side of those pearly white gates.

James was born November 20, 1940 in Jackson County, FL. James is preceded in death by his father, Albert F. Tyus; his mother, Allie Mae Baxter; his brothers, A.J. Tyus, Eugene Rabon, and Jesse Rabon; and his son, Albert Tyus. He is survived by his children, Renee & Anthony Glisson, Eric & Lisa Tyus, Janice & John Elkins, James & Angie Tyus, Donna Tyus, all of Bainbridge, GA and Christy Weeks of Sneads, FL; his sisters, Irene & Charles Hand, Marie & Bill Hand, Joeate & Willie Hand and Betty & Frank Godwin all of Bainbridge; his brother, Roy & Sandra Rabon of Sneads, FL; his seventeen grandchildren; and his thirteen great-grandchildren.

James was a truck driver all his life and retired from FRM. Trucking was his passion. He loved his family and friends. He also loved fishing and then gave the fish to his friends. James never met a stranger; everyone loved him.

Mary Gene Boutwell, 70 of Graceville passed away, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Flowers Hospital surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Padgett officiating. Burial will follow in Salem UM Church Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Mary Gene was born in Wauchula, FL on May 11, 1948 to the late Gene and Mary Jones Klein. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was a 1966 graduate of Hardee County High School. She worked her early married years at the bank in Chipley, known today as Capital City Bank. Mary Gene was retired with the Jackson County School System where she worked over the years at both Graceville High School and Graceville Elementary School as a teacher’s aide, substitute teacher and a bus driver for over 29 years. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother she loved to fish and go to the auction on Thursday at the Graceville Livestock Market.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years Don Boutwell, one daughter Mandy Boutwell Ray and husband Edsel, Defuniak Springs, FL; one son Clay Boutwell and wife Tamarah, Graceville; five grandchildren Fallon Ray, Summer, Jase, Saylor and Finley Boutwell.

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