All Obituaries

 Ms. Zadie M. Evans age 87 of Greenwood passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Jackson Hospital. She was born in Cottondale on August 27, 1932 and spent most of her life in Greenwood. Ms. Zadie, loved her cats, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Josh Brannon and Beulah Mashburn Brannon; children, Danny Evans and Debra Evans. Ms. Zadie is survived by her granddaughter, Kristin Monday (Brad); great grandchildren, Evan...

Wesley Allen Kutchey age 54 of Grand Ridge passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 in Jackson Hospital. Wesley was born on July 31, 1965 in Michigan to the late David Kutchey and his mother Mary Dykes.  He has lived most of his life in Grand Ridge where he was owner and operator of Kutchey’s Drywall. Wesley enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending his money in Biloxi. He also attended Salem Wesleyan Church in Sneads, Fl. He was preceded in death by his father David Kutchey and his...

Dr. Margaret Phyllis Lose age 93 of Marianna passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born on November 15, 1925 to the late Lloyd and Margaret Lose. Margaret has been a resident of Marianna for three years, moving here from Lake Henry, Fl where she resided for twenty years. She was an accomplished lady earning a degree in Veterinarian Medicine. Margaret was owner and operator of the largest Equestrian Hospital in the world. She was also author of five books that are still in...

  Mary Elsie Lukasko age 77 of Chipley passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Marianna. She had been a resident of Chipley since 2005 moving here from Bonita Springs, FL where she loved living.   She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel Jesse and Flora Izell, three brothers and one sister. Mary is survived by her daughter Aleta McDonald and husband John of Chipley, FL, two grandchildren Brandy McDonald, and Wesley McDonald.   Memorialization will be cremation.

John Hunter Martin Sr. age 67 of Marianna passed away in Marianna Health and Rehab on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1952 in Los Angeles, California and was of the Catholic faith. John worked for the Edelbrock Corporation as a supervisor. He was an outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing.  John was preceded in death by one brother, Frank H. Martin. He is survived by his father, John Robert Martin (Deanna McHenry); mother, Mona P. Martin; son, John Hunter...

Betty Josephine Gilbert Nicholas age 86 of Marianna, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Jackson Hospital. Betty was born on November 27, 1932 to the late Otto Lafayette and Mary Lucille Gilbert. She loved gardening, flowers, and spending time with her family.   She was preceded in death by her parents, three children Billy J. Nicholas, Gilbert Lee Nicholas, and Deborah Ann Felts, two sisters Montreal Woodward and Ruth Gilbert, and one brother Aldean Gilbert.   Betty...

Robbie Lynn Taylor age 57 of Grand Ridge passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home. Robbie was born on March 7, 1962 in Muscle Shoals, Al and has lived most of his life Grand Ridge.   Robbie loved the Lord and was a member of Praise Life Ministries church where he played drums. He was a forever fan of Alabama Football, “Roll-Tide-Roll”. Robbie enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a giving person and...

  Virginia Adams Thomas age 84 of Marianna passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida.   Virginia was born on October 15, 1934 in Nederland, TX. Coming of age in the1950’s she was truly a product of that time with pony tails, bobby socks, saddle oxfords, and a poodle skirt. She loved singing, music and was a high school majorette. Graduating in 1953 from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, TX, she was a member of the Grand Assembly of...

Vivian Frances Jenkins age 80 of Cottondale, FL passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 in Flowers Hospital. Vivian was born on July 27, 1939 in Covington County, AL to the late John and Myrtle Cartwright. She moved to Cottondale in 1964 with her late husband Joe where she raised their family. She worked for forty years in the textile industry, retiring from West Point Stevens.  Vivian was an active member of First Baptist Church in Cottondale and American Legion Auxiliary Post 100....

Robert “Bobbby” L. Kent age 77, of Compass Lake, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home. He was a native of Jackson County, born on June 15, 1942 .  Bobby loved helping people, always putting others first. He enjoyed working, but most of all he loved being with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Luna Clements Meeks, his wife Sandra Kent, and his brother Charles Kent. Bobby is survived by his daughter Aneesha Kent of Compass Lake,...