All Obituaries

  Pamela Ann James, 68, of Greenwood, FL, died October 23, 2020 at her residence. Pamela was born August 18, 1952 in Macon, GA.  She moved to Jackson County in 1974 from Warner Robbins, GA and attended Greenwood First Baptist Church. Pamela enjoyed photography and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Francis Perteet. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Mike James; son, Juston James; daughter, Kandi Ann White and husband, Sam;...

Ms. Joanne Grace Whiteman, 64, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.   Joanne was a strong and determined woman who pushed her family through many tough times over the years. She utilized many skills in her life from accounting, to carpentry, to teaching, and much more. She was loved by family, friends, and neighbors alike. Joanne will be missed by all.   Joanne was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Riley.  She is survived by...

  Shirley A. Harvey age 66 of Marianna passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Marianna. Shirley was born in Bonifay, FL on April 30, 1954 to Marvin & Dorothy Thames. She has been a resident of Marianna since 2017 moving here from Fort Worth, Texas. Shirley was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed shopping on QVC.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Michael Thames and her sister Brenda Thames. Shirley is survived by her husband David Harvey of Marianna,...

Wilma Jean Jarmon age 81 of Marianna passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home. She is a native of Marianna born on February 9, 1939 to Howard and Clessie Mills. Wilma was a member of the Damascus Free Will Baptist Church. She retired from the State of Florida after working as an LPN and shift supervisor for many years. In her younger years, Wilma loved going to the beach. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening, but most of all she loved babysitting her great...

  John “Jack” Raymond Hockensmith age 77 of Marianna formerly of Kansas, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Jackson Hospital.   Jack was born on November 11, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been a resident of Marianna for the past six years moving here from Olathe, Kansas. Jack enjoyed being in the outdoors, watching TV, and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.   He was preceded in death by his wife Janice Hockensmith, and his dad...

Infant Wyatt Carter Goodwin was received into Heaven under the wings of his fallen grandpa, granny, and Bubba Perkins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Horace and Jean Nelson. Wyatt is survived by his father Curtis Wayne Goodwin, mother Kimberly Michelle Moore Gay, three brothers Anthony Shawn Goodwin, Justin Tyler Goodwin, and Nathaniel Gage Goodwin, paternal grandmother Rosemary Nelson Perkins, and one aunt Rachel Lee Anderson.   No services are planned...

      Barbara Jo Harris age 59 of Alford passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her home. She was a native of Panama City born on November 28, 1960 to Joe H. Harris and Thelma Lois Gay Harris. Barbara moved to Jackson County in 1973 where she worked as a registered nurse for Hospice and was a member of Pilgrims Rest Assembly of God Church. She loved shopping on QVC and all genres of music. Barbara also enjoyed painting and reading books.   She was preceded in...

  Donald Jay Evans age 54 of DeFuniak Springs, Fl passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Donald was born on December 12, 1965 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has been a resident of DeFuniak for two years moving there from Malone, FL. He was also a former resident of Pompano Beach, FL. Donald enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Flying Wheels Motorcycle Club.   He was preceded in death by his father William W. Evans I, brothers Robert W. Evans, and...

Katherine Elaine Grant Alexander devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and proud great-grandmother, 93 of Cary, NC, passed away on the morning of September 10, 2020 at the home of her daughter Katherine McCumber in Lake Wylie, SC. Elaine was predeceased by her husband, Marion Arthur “Artie” Alexander Jr, in June 2006; two brothers: Wilson and Don Grant; two sisters: Ruth Grant Owens and Eleanor Grant Chafin. She is survived by her sister, Annette Grant Kmetz; a...

On September 10, 2020 Merrell Scurlock gained her wings. There is no doubt that “GG-Pa” was waiting at the gates along with other loved ones to welcome her home. Just ten days shy of celebrating her 93rd birthday, she entered Heaven’s gates free from pain, free from worry, free from stresses of this world. Merrell was born on September 20, 1927 in Faydette, Alabama to the late Eddie Arthur and Minnie Eva Hughes. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in...