All Obituaries

Helen T. VanHuss, age 85, of Marianna, FL, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Nina Morris Goodson, age 74, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard.  She was a native of Jackson County, born in Chipley, Florida on July 21, 1948, to Buel and Daisy Morris. Nina began her career in 1969 at Citizens Bank and continued in banking for 40 plus years.  She had the pleasure of working with and influencing several generations during her banking career.  She developed long-lasting friendships whom she considered...

James W. “Bill” Crisp III, age 69, of Cottondale, FL passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Flowers Hospital. Bill was born to James W. “Billy” Crisp Jr. and Kathryn Howell Crisp on November 30, 1952. He attended school in Immokalee, FL before moving with his family to the farm in 9th grade. He graduated from Cottondale High School in 1971. Bill married Joan Foy, the love of his life, in 1976. He retired as a USPS Rural Carrier in 2018. He was an avid gardener...

Baby Declan Mitchell Murphy passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Jackson Hospital.  Declan was a beautiful gift to his parents, Jessica Tyre and Casey Murphy. He was born Friday, November 25, 2022 and was called home to be with Jesus soon after. Although baby Declan was only here for a short time, he lived a perfect life and was immensely loved by his family.  Declan was preceded in death by his grandmother, Colleen K. Tyre. He is survived by his parents,...

Dennis Wayne Thomas, of the Alford Community passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the age of 66.  Dennis was born on March 31, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, to the late C.L. and Mary Thomas. He married his beautiful bride, Deborah, in Donaldsonville, GA, in 1978. Together they have built a life full of love and joy. Dennis enjoyed watching the Georgia Bulldogs, playing basketball and wrestling with his grandchildren. He is loved dearly by his family and was proud to be,...

David Allan Hester, age 62, of Marianna, Florida passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center. He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents as well as his parents, Robert Eugene and JoAnne Doffer Hester as well as his sister-in-law, Neenah Hester.  He is survived by his brother, Donald Hester, daughter, Catherine Keith (Justin), nieces, Rosanna Garrett (Josh), Elizabeth Hester-Pitts (Waylon), and his adoptive niece,...

William Cochran, of Marianna, FL passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Signature Healthcare at the age of 75. No local services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation Marianna Chapel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  

Eric Stewart, age 48, of Marianna, Florida passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2022 after an intense battle with cancer. Eric was a kind and generous soul beloved by all who knew him. He loved fast cars and Top Gear, and was a master of 80's wrestling trivia and all things barbecue. He would do anything for his friends and family, and will be dearly missed. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Leo D King. He is survived by his son, Skyler Stewart of Fredericksburg,...

Grace “Elaine” Thompson was a caring and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully on November 22, 2022, at the age of 77.  She is survived by her husband of forty years, naval aviator, Lt. Cmdr. Russell Neil Thompson; her daughter, Wendy Lynne McKoy, a world traveling ICU nurse and her world traveling sommelier son, Richard Allen Thompson; one grandson, Rowan Miller; two sisters, Joyce (Merritt) Andrews,...

Myrtle M. Patterson, age 100, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at The Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard.  Myrtle was born on February 17, 1922 in Marianna, FL, to the late Charlie and Ella Medlock Mayo. She graduated from Marianna High School. Throughout her lifetime she worked at the Peanut Mill, the Saw Mill, Banner’s Building Supply and Chipola Building Supply, where she retired.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Patterson;...