Mr. Glenn A. Stevenson of Chipley, Florida went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 31st at home surrounded by his family.  Glenn, age 64, fought cancer like the true Marine he was until Jesus lifted him up from his pain.

 Born in Ontario, California, after graduation in the 70’s, Glenn served his country in the United States Marine Corp, serving at Eltoro Marine Base in San Diego, California, Paris Island, North Carolina where he did training to be a high power electrician and his last tour of duty was Okinawa, Japan.

 Glenn was a kind hearted, loving, caring and giving man who would reach out to anyone in need.  When he was not with family or his grandbabies, he spent time fixing stuff, like lawn mowers in general.  He would help ones that had no means of helping themselves, which gave him self satisfaction and you knew he was happy by the childish grin he would display.  He was a valued member of his community and will be deeply missed by many.  Preceding him in death was his beloved father and mother, Gary Yee and Patricia J. Kelley; and his sister, Roxanne Emigh.

 He leaved precious memories with a wonderful soulmate and partner for life, Gloria B. Scroggins; two brothers, Kelley Stevenson and Donald Moore and wife Kay; three sons, Chris Pauley, Coy Jennings and Jeremy Jennings and wife Audrey; three daughters, Brandi Mahurin, Patricia Stevenson and Jamie Jennings; 12 grandchildren, Jay-lyn, Jaydyn, Samuel, Andrew, Eternity, Gwendolyn, Isaiah, Ariana, Joanna, Larissa, Alexandria and Zeth; one great grandchild, Kamia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends   We will always love and miss you Glenn.  Legends Never Die!

 A gather of family and friends to reflect on Glenn’s life will be held at his home on Saturday, November 17th at 1p.m. Memorialization will be by cremation with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Ms. Linda Ann Lewis of Port Saint Joe, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 6th at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 64 years old.

 A native of Gulf County, she was a member of New Life Christian Center Church where she loved serving and worshipping the Lord.  She worked for the Florida Department of Corrections from 1990 to 2014, retiring as a Sergeant.

 In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping, doing for others and cooking.  Linda was known for her melt in your mouth pound cakes and delicious collard greens.

 Linda leaves a lifetime of love and precious memories with two sons, Deon Joseph of Plant City, Florida and Tremaine Lewis and wife Tamara of Belleville, Michigan; four brothers, Eddie Joseph III and wife Gwen of Port Saint Joe, Florida, Timothy Joseph and wife Trudy of Crestview, Florida, Reginal Joseph and wife Kathe of Hinesville, Georgia  and Milton Joseph of Tallahassee, Florida; two sisters, Carolyn McBride of Pensacola, Florida and Elizabeth Perkins and husband Greg of St. Petersburg, Florida; two sisters-in-law, Maryann Joseph of Carrabelle, Florida and Willie Mary Joseph of Apalachicola, Florida; three aunts, Betty Simmons of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Nancy Shaw of Chicago, Illinois and Maggie Murray of Pensacola, Florida; one great aunt, Evelyn Joseph of Pensacola, Florida; two godchildren, Naomi and Damia Davis; and a host of neices, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

  A Celebration of Linda’s life will be held Saturday, November 17th at 12 noon EST at St. Paul A.M.E. Church located at 82nd Avenue 1 - Apalachicola, Florida where Gary Reed is pastor.  Elder Otis H. Walker and Apostle Johnny Jenkins will be officiating.  Interment will follow in the Magnolia Oaks Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home in Marianna.

Richard Dennis Harns, 72, of Marianna, Florida, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. 

Raised as a military kid, he lived many places around the world and upon completion of his military service, settled in Marianna, Florida, where he had family and visited often. Richard loved the Jackson County community and stability of the family lifestyle. It was here that he met Janet Davis Harns, his wife, of 49 years. Marianna is where he and Janet raised their daughter, Amy. As a loving father and husband, he shared his love and compassion with family, friends, and community. 

Richard served in the United States Air Force and was a Viet Nam Veteran. He graduated from Chipola Junior College and University of Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoyed a local career as an Engineer with many other interest including: diving, flying, bass fishing, square dancing, traveling, and as per his nephew, “The best Mercury outboard mechanic ever.” As a member of First Baptist Church, Marianna, he offered his extensive experience as part of the “Helping Hands” ministry in service to others. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Delaney Harns Taboas; younger brother, Mike Bump of Dallas, Texas; and other special family members; mother and father-in-law, Joel and Mary Katherine Davis; and aunt and uncle, Don and Novelle Denaley.

In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by brothers, Tim Harns (Conni), of Redding, California, Pat Bump (Dianne), of Flower Mound, Texas; sister, Kim Couch, of Carrollton, Texas; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 18, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Marianna, FL with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M.until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Partners for Pets, 4011 Maintenance Drive, Marianna, Fl 32448 or on their Facebook page.

Glen A. Grantham age 61 of Marianna passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 5, 1957 in Orlando, Florida at had been a resident of Marianna for the past ten years. Glen loved his family and friends dearly. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. 

Glen was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his sister Gina Renee Grantham. He is survived by his wife Lillian Grantham, his parents Elton and Lottie Grantham, his children Tracy George and husband Marcus, Greg Grantham and wife Kristy, Shyann Grantham, and two sisters Cindy Grantham and Tammy Martin and husband Scott

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 19, 2018 in the Ferguson Cemetery in Wausau, Fl.

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

Mr. James Virgil Bruner, age 71 of Marianna, Florida, went to sleep in death Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Bruner was born September, 10947 to Verlon and Lula (Adkins) Bruner. He grew up in the Cherokee Community off Laramore Road. He attended Alford School and graduated from Cottondale High School. Virgil was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1970. He was full of life and loved people. He freely gave many hours in sharing Bible truths with the community, friends and neighbors, weekly going to FCI, Malone, Calhoun, and Jackson Correctional Intuitions. He proceeded in death by his parents and brother, Jerry Lamar Bruner. 

Virgil is survived by his dear wife of 23 years, Linda Bruner. 

Mr. Bruner’s interment was at Hickory Level Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm November 18, 2018 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 20405 Finley Ave Blountstown, FL with Frank Belzer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

Reba M. Smith age 76 of Fountain passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 5, 1942 in Lumber City, Georgia and had been a resident of Fountain since 2010, coming from Chiefland, Florida. Reba worked as a Medical Records Coder for Shands Hospital in Gainesville for many years. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Salem Freewill Baptist Church. Reba enjoyed quilting, sewing, and working in her flowerbeds. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Stella Cooper; husband, Benjamin Harold Smith; daughter, Brenda Kay Hobbs and one brother Irvin Cooper Jr. Reba is survived by her children, Felice Clift (James) of Fountain, FL, Marvin Eugene Pridgen (Mary) of Lakeland, GA, and Timothy Charles Pridgen of Atlanta, Georgia; sister, Ella Dean Edge of Plant City, FL, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm on Friday, November 16, 2018 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm CST on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Georgia 

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

Harvey Rae Harrell, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Campbellton, FL on September 9, 1942, he graduated from Campbellton High School in 1961. He married his loving wife on September 16, 1966 and in that union they were blessed with three adoring children and five grandchildren. Known for his wit and charm, Harvey Rae never met a stranger and he enriched the lives of all of who knew him with his infectious smile and stories. His passion was farming and the success he found in all the crops over the years. He will be truly missed by the farming community where he has lived all of his life. He was a member of the Graceville Church of Christ.

A Celebration of His Life will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Graceville with Hiram Bell, Clay Howell and Gerald Mason officiating. Burial will follow at First Baptist Church of Campbellton Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing.

Family will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church, Graceville, Fl, on Friday, November 16, 2018 , 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Preceded in death by his parents Harvey Clifton and Othell Brackin Harrell, his siblings Norma Davis, Oma Lou Sasser, Betty Longgrear, Madelyn Lawrence and Sally Lummus.

Survived by his loving wife Jan Harrell, Campbellton; three children Chris (Stephanie) Harrell, Grand Ridge, FL, Scott (Sonja) Harrell, Campbellton,Fl, Tonya (Ryan) Windham, Orlando, FL; five grandchildren Paige, Christian, Tyler, Kennady, Shaleigh; one sister Cynthia (Ronnie) Hicks, Atlanta, GA, and a host of nieces and nephews.

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

Robert (Bobby) Rhett Rogers, 80, of Bascom, Florida, entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bascom and a lifelong resident of the community where he served on the town council for 30 years.  He retired from Sunland Center in 1990 as Maintenance Superintendent.  He enjoyed gardening, especially growing peas and tomatoes.  He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by his parents John Wesley Rogers and Maude Oswald Rogers, and brothers Hiram Rogers and Kenneth Rogers.  

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Rowena; daughter Rhonda McVoy and husband Chuck of Tallahassee, FL; son Rhett Rogers and wife Donna of Malone, FL; grandchildren Caroline and Wesley Rogers of Malone, FL;  sister Gail Rhodes and husband Frazier of Cottonwood, AL; brothers Johnny Rogers and wife Vicki of Pace, FL and Raymond Rogers and wife Joanna also of Pace, FL; sisters-in-law Lorri Rogers of Billings, MT and Sarah Rogers of Altha, FL; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, November 16, 2018 at James and Sikes Funeral Home in Marianna.  The funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Bascom, Florida.  Interment will be in the church cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home, Maddox Chapel directing.

Bealon Dwight “Pete” Meadows age 91 of Cottondale passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born on December 31, 1926 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Pete was a proud World War II veteran and worked with Bell South as a service technician for thirty-two years.

He is survived by his wife Mary; sons, Kirk Maddox (Tina) and Richard Maddox (Karin); four grandchildren, one great grandchild, and one sister Kathleen Turner (Prince). Pete is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

Funeral services for Pete will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Cook officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Jackson County Hurricane Michael Relief Fund.

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

Mrs. Carrie Nell Russ age 55 of Lexington, Kentucky (formerly of Campbellton, FL) passed away Tuesday, November 13th at St. Joseph Main Hospital in Lexington. 

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday November 20th 2018 at the McKinnie Funeral Home Chapel located 5304 Bowden Hill Road Campbellton, FL. with Reverend Oscar Massey officiating McKinnie Funeral Home of Campbellton, FL. directing.

Sister Carrie Nell Sorey-Russ was born November 26th, 1962 to Mary and June Sorey. Spending her youth in the church, she accepted Christ into her heart at an early age. She would go on to marry Darrell Wayne Russ on December 12th, 1986 in Campbellton, Florida. 

She’d spend the rest of her life putting smiles on the faces of anyone she met and filling those that were blessed enough to build a close tight knit bond with her with a steady, ceaseless love that seems to grow with no end.

She was preceded in death by father June and sister Marcia Sorey.

She is survived by Her Husband: Darrell Russ of Columbus, GA; Her Son: Korraye Russ of  Columbus, GA; Her Mother: Mary Sorey of Campbellton, FL; Her Silblings: Bruce (Duane) Sorey, Jacob (Yvonne) Sorey, Mary (Kelly) Blue, and Jeanette (Grady) Stafford all of Campbellton, FL; Karen Ward of Lexington, Kentucky;  Her Brothers-in-law: Johnny Russ of Orlando, FL; James Russ of Tampa, FL; and Robert Russ of Campbellton, FL;  Her Sisters-in-law: Gloria Allen; and Joyce Russ of Queens, NY; Mary Nell Gary of Jacob City, FL; and Linda Pullin of Cottondale, FL. 

She was, and still is very much loved and will continue to fill our hearts with love. 

Ms. Sharonda Faye Howard, age 48, of Panama City, Florida, formerly of Greenwood, FL went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

She was a native of Bay County, and a public accountant with the Beacon Accounting Firm.

Precious memories will forever linger with her mother:  J. Delores Harrell Likely and stepfather Leroy Likely, Sr. of Evergreen, Alabama; sons: Derrick C. Howard  and wife Ketsia of the United States Army, Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri and  Denzel Howard, Glennville, Georgia; one granddaughter: Kennedy whom she never met but spent precious moments looking at pictures and viewing videos; two stepbrothers: Christopher Likely and wife Tonya, Leroy, Jr. and wife Darlene; one stepsister, Wanda McLaughlin and husband Terry: raised as sisters and brothers: Mandy Harrell, Jimmy Harrell and Johnnie Harrell all of Panama City Florida;  loyal friends: Ann Ganzy, Angela Sims and David Lee Smith; special cousin, sister and best friend, Tabitha Williams, Vero Beach, Florida; other cousins very dear to her: Eric Brelove, McAurthur, Russ, Dudley Tynes, Gary Tynes, the Reverend Vernon Tynes, Flo Jones, and the Reverend Joseph Williams; uncles: Levi Brelove, Malone, Florida, Gary Bell, Vero Beach, Florida; two aunts: Gertrude Wilborn, Tampa, Florida and Mattie Tarver (Willie) Chicago, Illinois; She will be greatly missed by numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Friday, November 23, 2018, in the M. Sue and Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel, 5441 Cooper Street, Graceville, Florida.

A celebration of life will commence at 1 PM, Saturday, November 24, 2018, in the Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church in Marianna, FL.

She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.

• Kelvin Bryant: driving while license suspended/revoked knowingly - $2,500; possession of controlled substance under 20 grams - $2,500; possession of cocaine - $5,000; conditional release
• Jessica Stevens: retail theft $300 or more – on probation from Pennsylvania, bring back 11/20/18
• Ashante Moore: violation of state probation – no bond
• Nicholas Mendelsohn: hold for Pasco County – no bond
• Manisha Gaston: petit theft first offense – conditional release

Coreane Messer McDaniel, 101, of Perry, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018 leaving this life with the same grace and dignity with which she lived it.

Born Mary Coreane Messer on September 28, 1917, in Altha, Florida, she was the fourth of four daughters born to Sam and Hattie Messer. Coreane graduated from Greenwood High School in Jackson County, Florida where she played on the girls’ basketball team and she excelled in math. She attended business college in Dothan, Alabama.

Upon graduation, she got a job as bookkeeper at Madison Motor Company in Madison, Florida. On Pearl Harbor Day, December, 7, 1941, she married her husband John. During the war, while her husband served, she worked at Greenwood Peanut Company in Marianna, Florida. Afterwards, she and John made their home in Madison where their children, Johnny and Reba, were born. In 1962, they relocated to Perry when they bought the Cantey-McDaniel Chevrolet business. Later they opened the Quality Auto Parts business.

Coreane was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years and by her parents, her sisters Estelle Rawls, Edna Messer and Pauline Peel. She is survived by her children John McDaniel of Perry and Reba (Rick) Olcott of Perry, three first cousins Emma Nell Durden of Grand Ridge, Florida, Jargo Clark of Madison, Florida and H. Hudson Messer of Tallahassee, Florida, a nephew Doyle (Jan) Peel of Chipley, Florida and a niece Vera (Mike) Furtick of Tampa, Florida.

Coreane was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She moved to Marianna, Florida and cared for her sister, Edna Messer, during Edna’s last years. They were both in their nineties.

She has been a member of First Baptist Church of Perry for 56 years. She was active in her Sunday School Class and WMU. In past years, she also was a GA’s leader both in Perry and the First Baptist Church of Madison. She received the 50 Year Membership Award from the Perry Woman’s Club several years ago and is a lifetime member of the Perry Garden Club. Coreane served as an officer and was on various committees throughout the years for both clubs.

Coreane considered her children her greatest blessing and her family was the center of her life. She used her talents as a homemaker and seamstress to bless her family. She made everything from Easter dresses and majorette outfits to men’s suits and horse blankets. If one of the kids wanted it, she made it! She also did needlework and crocheted beautifully. Many a baby has been cuddled in her handmade blankets. Her church family and friends appreciated her baking skills and enjoyed her Cream Cheese Pound Cakes and from-scratch Chocolate Brownies. Coreane considered flowers to be one of God’s perfect creations and cultivated them in her yard so she would have blooms every month of the year. She loved sharing them with others and was accomplished at flower arranging. She loved to participate in flower shows with her friends. One only needed to ask and she would share her flowers or make an arrangement for any organization or charity event. Since she became housebound, the flowers she had planted made her smile her beautiful smile that we all loved. God gave Coreane many gifts and she used them well.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 20, at 3:00 pm at Dellwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Greenwood, Florida with Bro. Gary Brett and Bro. Steven Ruff officiating.  The family will receive friends on Monday, November 19, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry.

William H “Bill” Stable 88 formerly of Marianna died November 18, 2018 in Orlando. Funeral arrangements will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Mary Lois Obert, age 89 of Sneads, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Mary was born on July 24, 1929 in Moultrie, Georgia to John and Julia Arrington Thompson. She was a member of New Beginnings Worship Center in Grand Ridge, Florida. 

She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Julia Thompson; husbands: Rev. Charlie Glenn Miller, Rev. Houston Obert; brothers: Horace Thompson, Ed Thompson.

She is survived by her three daughters: Glenda Goins and husband William of Durham, North Carolina, Gail Elizabeth Parsons of Sneads, Florida, Charlotte Jackson and husband Tommy of Grand Ridge, Florida; bonus children: W A Obert, Roland Obert and wife Martha, Charles Obert and wife Hazel, Wilma Hamilton and husband Earl, Marilyn Obert Branch, Mary Powell and husband Buddy; ten grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held 3P.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at New Beginnings Worship Center in Grand Ridge, Florida with Rev. Mike Daniels and Rev. Robert Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Florida with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida directing.

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

Linda Carolyn Davis, 70 of Panama City passed away, Monday, November 19, 2018 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan following a lengthy illness.

Linda was born in Greenville, MS on September 29, 1948 to the late Eugene Hayes Eidson and Hazel Lou Bailey Eidson. A 1966 graduate of Marianna High School, Linda was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a commercial housekeeper for many years and was of the Christian faith.

A Celebration of her Life will be 10 a.m., Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Padgett officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope AOG Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 9 a.m. until time of service.

She is survived by her husband John C. Davis, Jr, Panama City, FL; three sons Jack Rooks, Panama City, John (Shonna) Rooks, Thailand, Brad (Lindsey) Davis, Panama City; four grandchildren Trey Rooks, Tyler Rooks, Trent Rooks, Chesley Davis; one sister Bobbie (Jack) Beckworth, Graceville, FL; one brother Buddy (Teresa) Eidson, Marianna, FL; a host of nieces and nephews, and very special friend Brenda Saab.

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

William (Bill) Henry Stabler, 88, of Orlando, FL, (formerly of Marianna), passed away peacefully at 12:05pm EST on Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Conway Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center.

William was born on February 24, 1930 in Greenville, Alabama, the only child of Ezra (Doc) & Corrie Stabler. He graduated from Greenville High School and then embarked upon the pursuit of several education degrees, as he prepared to become a teacher.

He fulfilled his military obligation, by enlisting in the Air Force for four years during the Korean War, where he served as a flight meteorologist, determining if the conditions were favorable for planes to fly. Following his military service, he returned to the field of education. This eventually brought him to Chipola College in Marianna, where he remained until his retirement in 1989.

Bill is survived by “the love of his life”, Betty Stabler of Orlando, one stepson Michael Janeiro and his wife Kathryne Janeiro, also of Orlando, three grandchildren, Stabler Ross Janeiro and wife Lindsey of Ruskin, FL, Kathryne Jordan Janeiro of Jacksonville, FL, Michael Roman Janeiro also of Jacksonville, and one great granddaughter, Emmalyn Grace Janeiro, of Ruskin, FL.

Bill was very active in the First United Methodist Church of Marianna for years, including serving as the Director of Ushers until moving to Orlando.

There will be a visitation at James and Sikes Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 23 from 4-6pm. Funeral services will be at the First Methodist Church of Marianna on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 10am, followed by Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Homes Maddox Chapel directing.

Robert Ruganis age 82 of Arley, Alabama passed away in Cottondale, Florida on Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born on July 29, 1936 in Pittston, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony and Sincavage Ruganis. Robert spent many years in Wethersfield, Connecticut where he worked as a police officer. He then moved to Lakeland, Florida where he spent most of his life. Robert lived on Lake Lewis Smith where he enjoyed fishing. He loved playing cards on Friday nights with friends, Corvette cars, and visiting pawnshops.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shelvadaen Garrison Ruganis, and one sister, Faye Doyon. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Ruganis and wife Julie of Lakeland, Florida and Debra Raeta and husband Kenneth of Arley, Alabama; grandchildren, Shelly Mancini (Michael), Cameron Raeta, and Alyssa Raeta; one great grandchild, Marley Gordon.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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

Lorene A. Smith age 80 of Greenwood passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in the Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Smith was born on March 14, 1938 in Chipley, Florida to the late Robert and Mamie Peacock Amerson. Lorene had lived her life time in Jackson County and attended Eastside Assembly of God and Fountain Victory Tabernacle. She loved to cook Angel food cake and was best known for her chicken and dumplings; but most of all Lorene loved her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank A. Smith, her siblings Doris Amerson, John Amerson, Mae Amerson, and Jean Drummond.

Lorene is survived by her children Kenny Smith, Keith Smith and wife Darise, Michael Smith, Karen Bontrager and husband Phillip, one brother Bud Amerson, two sisters Vercie Cox, and Inez Johnson, ten grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

Services for Lorene will be held at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Cathy Crider officiating. Interment will follow in the Collins Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

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

Mattie Raley Hall, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at her home in Marianna FL..

A native of Dothan Al., she resided in Malone FL. for 50 yrs and her last 10 yrs in Marianna FL.. Affectionately known as Maw Maw, she was a loving Mother and Grandmother who loved to go fishing and rake in her yards.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Hall; a son, Danny Durbin; her parents William H. & Annie Raley; 6 brothers & 3 sisters.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Teresa Baxley(Billy) and Cindy Hare of Marianna FL; 7 grandchildren, 15 great grand children and a host of nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday November 23, 2018 at James & Sikes Funeral Home with Mr. Ed Ham officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Home directing.

The Family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 Friday November 23, 2018.