All Obituaries

  Leona Lea King age 50 of Cottondale, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 20, 1970 to the late Leonard, Sr. and Mollie Annebelle Roberts. Leona has been a resident of Florida for the past 22 years moving here from Ohio. She enjoyed scrapbooking, taking pictures, traveling, and sightseeing.  Most of all, Leona loved being with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Daniel King. Leona is survived by her...

Eurita “Rita” Smith Wheelus, 91, of Cottondale, FL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2020.  She was born and raised in Marianna, FL as one of 8 children of Samuel and Bessie Rebecca Smith.  She attended Troy University and then worked in the insurance and banking industries.  She met her husband, C.W. Wheelus, while working as secretary to the president of the First Bank of Marianna in 1961.  After their wedding they lived in...

Michael “Mike” Eugene Dixson age 57 of Greenwood, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his children, family, and friends. Mike was born on August 6, 1962 to Marvin and Elaine Dixson of Greenwood, FL. He loved spending time with his kids, friends, and family. Mike also enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and working on his many projects. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Dixson; sister, Shirley Weaver, and brother, Keith Dixson. Mike...

Annette, as she was known by her loving family and many friends, was born in Washington DC on January 29, 1946, the only child of Aristead (Al) Capone and Vera Caynel Pittman Capone, soon after, she moved to Grangerberg, AL to live with her grandma Pittman.  In those years she learned to play the piano and several stringed instruments.  Her affinity for music was something which would show throughout her life. Growing up in Cottonwood, she attended Cottonwood High School where...

Steven Michael Capshaw affectionately known as “Mike” age 63 of Chattahoochee, FL passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Mike was born on June 3, 1957 in Chattahoochee, FL. He was a graduate of Cottondale High School class of 1975. Mike obtained his licensure as a Registered Nurse at Wallace College. He was employed at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama for many years, leaving...

Franklin Angus Griffin age 65 of Sneads, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan. He was born on February 18, 1955 in Panama City, Florida to the late Angus N. Griffin and Martha Faye Davis. Franklin has lived most of adult life in Sneads where he was a member of Faith Haven Assembly of God Church in Grand Ridge and served as Secretary. Franklin was an accomplished musician who loved playing his guitar and singing gospel or blue grass music. He...

James H. (Jim) Craven of Marianna passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, July 19, 2020, at age 79. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Barbara Glover Craven, two children: son, Bryan Craven (wife Ashley), and daughter, Candace Barnes (husband, the late Daniel), grandchildren: Maddie and Jack (wife Madison) and Caleb Joseph “CJ” Barnes, sisters: Doris Jones (husband Lamar), Barbara Harrell (husband, the late Ronnie), in-laws: Harold and Sue Donaldson, Joe and Bonnie Glover...

  Claude Earnest McGill Sr. passed away at his home in Wewahitchka, Florida on Saturday, July 18, 2020, surrounded by his wife and daughter following a lengthy illness.  Brother McGill was a minister of the gospel for over 50 years and under his leadership oversaw the construction of several church buildings as well as serving as Pastor to seven churches.   He dearly loved the Lord and was a faithful servant who desired to be a blessing to everyone.  He was an avid...

Phillip Alan Vernon Allison, affectionately known as “Tab” was born on August 9, 1962 in Marianna and left this earthly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 after an extended illness. As a young man, Tab was an accomplished drummer, playing for many bands and opening up for several big named artist. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Tab proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion 5th Calvary and the 1st Calvary...

Robert A. (Bob) Calvert died June 25, 2020 at his home in Marianna, Florida.  He is preceded in death by parents Robert A. Calvert, Sr. and Anne Robbins Calvert; sisters Barbara Respess and Elinor Eaves; and granddaughter April Joy Grant. Surviving relatives are his wife Sandy, his daughters Barbara Grant (Fred), Andrea Butler and stepchildren Julie Yarbrough, Jonny Yarbrough, Jena Poole and Jennifer Ramsey (Paul), along with 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as...