All Obituaries

Ralph Hunter Daffin, Jr. 78, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Marianna, Florida. He was born in Marianna on January 24, 1941 to Ralph Hunter Daffin, Sr. and Louise McFarlin Daffin.   Mr. Daffin graduated from Marianna High School in 1959, then attended Emory University and the University of Florida where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He served as a Captain in the Army from 1965 –...

Billy Tate age 85 of Sneads passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, August 16, 2019 at his residence.  Billy was born in Hartford, AL on November 1, 1933 to the late Shelby and Ola Tate. Billy attended Sneads Assembly of God Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wynell Tate, his son Norman Schulz. Billy is survived by his son Dennis Tate and wife Allison, daughter Rebecca Solberg and husband Jim, grandchildren Harrison and Avery Tate,...

Ruby Lee Flanders age 80 of Marianna passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home. Ruby is a native of Jackson County born on March 10, 1939 to the late Wilson and Minnie Lee Chason. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening, and she especially enjoyed cooking cornbread for her family. Ruby was also a member of Camphead Assembly of God Church.   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Willard O’Bryan, sister Myrtie Vickery, and her...

  Deborah R. Johnson 61, of Sneads passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home. She was a native of Sneads born on August 28,1957. Deborah loved life and enjoyed listening to music.   She was preceded in death by her mother Maxine Roberts, sister Lynda Roberts, brother Richard Roberts, and grandmother Annie Roberts. Deborah is survived by her father Gene Roberts and his wife Pat, son Kenny Johnson and his wife Renee, daughter Brianna Grimsley and husband Joe III,...

William “Bill” Edwin Allard age 71 of Alford, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Jackson Hospital.  Bill was born on January 27, 1948 in Portland, Oregon. He graduated David Douglas High School in 1966 and attended Linn-Benton Community College in Oregon. Bill was enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his service.  Bill was an active person who loved life and an avid outdoorsman who...

Robert “Bob” Roy Downum age 82 of Marianna passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Dothan, Al. He had lived in  Marianna since 2004 having moved here from Las Vegas, Nevada. Bob was a retired high school teacher and basket ball coach and had served in the California Air National Guard. He enjoyed working on his 1962 Cadillac convertible and coaching.   Bob is preceded in death by his parents William and Essie Downum and 10 siblings.   Survivors include his...

Devin Ray Clements age 44 of Alford passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He was born in Panama City and lived there until 2004. Devin was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved to mechanic and tinker on things. Devin is survived by his parents, Jr. and Sue Clements; wife, Kristy Clements; children, Trevor White, Matthew Clements, and Cyanna Clements; brother, Robert Clements; sister, Leigh Vandiver, and grandchild, Anastasia Clements. Devin is also...

Michael Jerome Leonard age 72 of Marianna passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Dothan, Al. He was born in Washington DC on December 26, 1946 to the late Francis and Dorothy Louise Leonard. Michael has been a resident of Marianna for the past fifteen years, coming from Tampa. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting, fishing, and kayaking. Michael was also a collector of American artifacts and American history. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Mary Seline...

  Eileen Goodstien age 87 of Greenwood, FL passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. Eileen was born in London, England on October 19, 1931. She has been a resident of Jackson county for the past three years moving here from Miami.  Eileen enjoyed raising Yorkie’s, watching tennis, crocheting, and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Rosie Hallett, and her husband Steven Leonard Goodstien. Eileen is survived by her son David Kent and...

Misael Gonzalez age 30 passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Jackson County. He was born in Ellenville, NY on August 8, 1988 and has lived in Grand Ridge for 12 years. Misael was known as a jokester who loved to laugh. He was a hard worker, wonderful father, and had a loving spirit for everyone.   He is survived by his father Nestor Gonzalez and wife Johanely of Orlando, FL, mother Wanda Perez of New York, his loving wife Jordan Mercer-Gonzalez of Grand Ridge, daughter...