All Obituaries

Mildred Brannon Lanier age 89 of Cottondale, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at her home. Mildred was born on June 27, 1930 in Kynesville, Fl to the late Jesse Caleb and Maebelle (Holley) Brannon. She has been a lifelong resident of Cottondale and was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Mildred was an accomplished seamstress and had worked for Warner’s Clothing Plant for several years, and retired from Russell’s Sewing Factory. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, sewing,...

Walter Earl Kirkland age 82 of Marianna passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Jackson Hospital. He was born in Lakewood, Florida to the late Walter Holmes Kirkland and Addie Elizabeth (Marsh) Kirkland. Walter served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He has been a resident of Marianna since 1995 moving here from Sneads. Walter enjoyed fishing and watching Seminole football games.   He was preceded in death by his parents. Walter is survived by his son Walter...

Maxine Smith age 83 of Marianna, formerly of Dothan, passed away on Monday, December 02, 2019 in Flowers Hospital.   Maxine was born in Harlan, Kentucky on December 20, 1935 to the late Silas and Mattie Bell (North) Turner. Before moving to Marianna, she resided in Dothan from 2002 to 2017, living most of her life in Chicago. Maxine was retired from Motorola after several years of service. Christmas season was her favorite time of the year. She enjoyed Christmas shopping and giving...

Sandra Logan Reid age 81 of Marianna, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her home. Sandra has been a resident of Marianna for a year and half. She previously resided in North Carolina and Miami. Sandra owned a ceramic business and enjoyed selling her art work at craft shows. She loved raising her family and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Reid. Sandra is survived by her daughters Debbie Reid of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Donna Guarnieri of Springhill, TN,...

Tony S. Henderson age 70 of Marianna, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 in Tallahassee, FL. He was born in Andalusia, AL, to the late T.G. and Vera Hicks Henderson. Tony graduated from Sneads High School in 1967. He then graduated from Chipola College and University of West Florida with a Bachelors in Marketing. He worked at LeHigh, Louisiana Pacific, and retired from Georgia Pacific. Tony enjoyed fishing, especially at Lake Seminole, he was also an avid hunter and was of the Baptist...

  Sherman G. Baxley age 77 of Grand Ridge passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Jackson Hospital.  He was born in Jackson County to Joseph and Winnie Baxley and was a member of Hillside Baptist Church. Mr. Baxley was a retired  truck driver for Walmart and had been with Baxley and Son Battery Company for several years. He enjoyed Western movies and Nascar. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Ruby McGee, seven brothers, Junior, Hosea, Cecil, Wayne, Ed,...

Hurston “Hook” Harold Barber age 82 of Marianna passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his residence. Hook was a native of Marianna born on March 3, 1937 to the late Coy Lee and Estelle (Lowery) Barber. He retired from Baxter’s Asphalt as superintendent after many years of service. Hook enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents. Hook is survived by his wife of 35 years Dianne Barber of Marianna, son Greg Barber and...

Patricia Jean Baker age 49 of Cottondale, formerly of Lakeland, Fl passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home. She was born on December 5, 1969 in Libertyville, Illinois to the late Harold Davis and her mother Jacqueline Davis.  She enjoyed animals and watching humming birds. She was preceded in death by her father. Patricia is survived by her mother Jacqueline Davis of Cottondale, son Nicholas Baker of Cottondale, brother James Clift and wife Desira of Fountain, FL, and...

John James Pizza, originally of Oneonta, NY, transitioned peacefully on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11th, 2019.    Jack, as he was affectionally known, was born on October 2, 1933, to Michael and Dorothy Pizza.    Jack had many careers, and was well known for his wit and humor and chivalry.    Jack served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1972. He retired as a Lt. Col. in 1972, and proceeded to open a music store, Jan’s Music, with his...

Bill Whidden age 86 of Marianna died November 10, 2019 at Marianna Health and Rehab Center after an extended illness. He was born in Washington D.C. on October 5, 1933. Bill grew up in Virginia and began his career at Ft. Belvoir, VA in vehicle maintenance before moving to Florida, where he worked for Lee County as the Vehicle Maintenance Director for several years. After moving to Marianna in 1983, he worked for UNIMAC before retiring. Bill loved indulging his pets. He enjoyed mechanic...