All Obituaries

Dr. Hugh Edward Hudson, age 88, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hudson was born in Milton, FL in 1932 to the late Edgar and Alma Hudson. Dr. Hudson was an Optometric Physician who practiced optometry in Florida for over 55 years. He received many accolades throughout his professional career; including Optometrist of the Decade by Florida Optometric Association. Dr. Hudson had a witty personality and could entertain people for...

  Amy Melissa Mantecon, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was a loving mother, caring sister, and an amazing wife. Her beautiful smile would light up an entire room and will be greatly missed at her church, Saint Anne’s Catholic Church, and at her job, Agencies for Persons with Disabilities. Amy’s pride was not only in her kids, but also in other children that had the pleasure of experiencing her big heart. Anyone Amy could help would...

Kimberly Kay Oestrike Daniels, (Nov 24, 1959- April 24, 2021) of Alford, FL peacefully gained her angel wings while surrounded by the loving comfort of her family and close friends.  Kim was a salutatorian graduate of Jackson County Adult Education and later attended Chipola College where she graduated with honors in Business Administration. She was a devoted mother, daughter, and wife. Kim was a quiet and gentle soul and her family will remember her as the loving bond that held the...

Beverly Lynn Brown, age 50, of Marianna, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL. Beverly was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, FL and was the daughter to Jimmie Jeffie Floyd and Mary Jean Floyd. She was born on September 28, 1970 and was a bank teller at Region’s Bank for many years. Beverly was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed playing crossword puzzles, her piano, spending time on her computer, and...

Reverend Jerry Lee Conley, 80, of Marianna, FL, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his residence. Jerry was born November 30, 1940 in Warren, Michigan to the late Lawrence and Vesta Perry Conley. He enlisted in the United States Army on April of 1959 and served his country until 1962, having earned the rank of an E5. Jerry loved the Lord above all else and was an ordained minister at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Marianna as well as Grace Lutheran Church of Bonifay, FL...

William “Bill” A. Powell, age 82, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2021 at his residence.  Bill was born in Bonifay, Florida on December 8, 1938 to the late Grady Lee Powell and Edith McCallum Powell. Bill worked for the State of Florida Department of Transportation for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of the Marianna Elks Lodge 1516 and...

Hilda Faye Mills, age 74, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard. Hilda was born on December 10, 1946 in Donalsonville, GA to the late Nathan and Lillie Richards Tipton. She was lifelong resident of Marianna and a longtime member of Lovedale Baptist Church. Hilda was an avid Gator fan and was full of life. She enjoyed making people laugh, sewing, entertaining, and spending time with her family. Hilda will be remembered for her loving...

Larry Wayne Booker, 77, of Marianna, FL passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Larry loved to fish, playing bingo with family and friends, cooking out, gardening, and most of all, spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Amy Booker; brothers, Marlin Booker, Junior Booker, Mitchell Booker; sister, Janet Booker; and step-son, Mike Farris.  Larry is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Gloria Booker; son, Joey Booker...

Phillip Dale Ayers, 69, of Fountain, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 peacefully at his home.  Phillip was born in Panama City, FL, on September 13, 1951 to the late John David Ayers and Mary Estelle Calloway. Phillip worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed his job to the fullest. He set the record at Gulf Asphalt for moving the most loads in a day with his heavy equipment. Phillip had a passion for farming, loved playing games, watching television,...

Arthur E. Anderson, 84, of Marianna, FL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Jackson Hospital.  Arthur was born July 7, 1936 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Eric Anderson and Althea Blystone Anderson. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years and was an avid member of the VFW. Arthur worked for NASA as an engineer from 1963 to 1995. He enjoyed playing dice and Yahtzee games, traveling with his wife, Mary, before her passing, and spending time with his...