All Obituaries

Dorothy A. Bratton, 83, of Greenwood, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

Daniel Columbus Braxton, 60, of Cottondale, FL, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Southeast Health. Arrangements will be announced by Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

Charles Lee Weeks, Sr., 74, of Cottondale, FL, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Southeast Health. Charles was born December 17, 1946 in Malone, FL to the late Gordy and Sara Cloud Weeks. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1971 and later worked for both Marianna Police and Fire departments. Charles attended Friendship Assembly of God Church in Cottondale, FL. He enjoyed spending time with his family, taking care of his animals, and being with his dog, Pepper. He was...

Billy W. Baxter, age 70, of Sneads, FL, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence. Billy was born in Donalsonville, Georgia on September 17, 1950 to the late Chester and Ruby Baxter. Billy enjoyed gardening, traveling, and a good political argument. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Brenda McDowell; and brother, Jimmy Baxter. Billy is survived by Robert Maldon, a friend and brother of 30 years and his devoted caretaker during his recent illness; sisters,...

Patricia Ann Sheesley, 73, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence. A native of Maryland, Patricia retired from the U.S. Post Office before moving to Marianna where she had lived for the last ten years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Bruce and Virginia Snowden and her brother, Michael Marker. Survivors include her friends, Ricky, Kristi, and Trevor Brogdon and Levi and Amber Schreffler (children, Ella and Levi) of Marianna, John and...

Charles Emmett Pledger, 78, of the Hasty Pond Community passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence.   Charles was born August 21, 1942 in the Hasty Pond Community to the late E.T. and Neta Shelton Pledger. Charles was a lifelong resident of Hasty Pond where he attended Hasty Pond Baptist Church. He owned and operated Pledger Electric Heating & Cooling with over 30 years of service to his community and the surrounding area. He was always eager to help anybody with...

Era M. Knizley, 76, of Cottondale, formerly of Mobile, AL passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Era was born on February 12, 1944 in Jackson County to the late Ed and Carrie McDaniel. She enjoyed working and spending time with her children and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Harvey McDaniel, Eugene McDaniel, Wendell McDaniel, Edward McDaniel, Jim McDaniel, Randall McDaniel, James McDaniel, Graham McDaniel; sisters, Vera McDaniel, and Josephine “Jo”...

Hoovie M. Miller, 92, of Marianna, FL, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center. Hoovie was born November 8, 1928 in Henry County, Alabama to the late John Jefferson Nowell and Lula Johnson Nowell. She moved from Blountstown, FL to Marianna, FL in 1975 where her and her husband, Floyd B. Miller, owned and operated Miller Bait and Tackle on Merritt’s Mill Pond. Hoovie was a member of Malone First...

Janice Yvonne Hollan, 74, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Chipola Nursing Pavilion. Jan, as she liked to be known, was born August  28, 1946 in Davy, West Virginia to Richard and Lucille Lambert. She was one of many children raised in the mountains of West Virginia.  Jan went on to marry Jesse Holland, while he was a service member in the US Army.  Being a military wife, she traveled and lived in Germany several times, even having her first...

Mr. Shelby L. "Buddy" Carr, Sr., 66, of Panama City, FL passed away December 14, 2020 at Sims State Veterans Nursing Home. Buddy was a devoted Marine and was proud to serve his country. He had a good sense of humor, enjoyed making everyone laugh, and loved to spend time in his tool shed. Buddy also enjoyed watching the history channel and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred James Carr, Jr. and Florida Rebeca Carr; and brother, Gary...