Mrs. Pearletha Merritt Harris of Cypress, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 10th at home with her caring and loving family at her side.  She was 76 years old.

 A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.  

 Her love and legacy will live on with her husband of 56 years, Rev. James Harris of Cypress, Florida; three children, James Harris Jr. of Panama City, Florida, Tommy Harris and wife Melissa of Cocoa Beach, Florida  and Susan Harris of Cypress, Florida; two sisters, Geneva Brown and husband George and Elnora Sainthill and husband Hamilton both of Cypress, Florida; one brother, Albert Merritt and wife Sylvia of Slocomb, Alabama; and a host of grands, great grands, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 The family will receive friends at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, February 16th from 5-6p.m.

 A homegoing celebration will be held Satruday, February 17th at 11a.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. David Cobb, Pastor, Rev. Wallace Godwin and Rev. Matthew Speights officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

 The remains will lie in repose for one hour prior to the 11a.m. funeral time on Saturday at Bethel.

Sister Nellie M. Burns Wilson of Grand Ridge, Fl the St. Rose Community entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, March 18, 2018 in the Marianna Health and Rehab Center.

She was born November 30, 1924 the fourth child of the late Rettie and Walter Burns.  She was the widow of King D. Wilson all of the St. Rose Community in Grand Ridge.

She along with her parents and husband were all members of the St. Rose African Methodist Episcopal Church.  Nellie joined St. Rose at the age of 13 years old and continued her loyal membership until her demise.  She served as a choir member, a class leader and also served on the Steward Board and the Trustee Board.

She earned her B.S. and Masters degrees in Education from Florida A & M University.  She was employed as a teacher for the Jackson County Public School System.  She taught at Jackson County Training School, Lilly Blanks Elementary and Golson Elementary before retiring in 1980 after 37 years of service.

Precious memories of Nellie’s life will forever linger in the hearts of her loved ones to include her two sons, Mr. Ronald Wilson (Annette) of Grand Ridge, Fl and Elder Gregory Wilson (Robbie) of Atlanta, Ga, four grandchildren, David Wilson of Grand Ridge, Fl and Reese Wilson, Taylor Wilson and Bethany Wilson all of Atlanta, Ga; one sister Veatrice Harding of Grand Ridge, Fl, several nieces, nephews cousins other relative and sorrowing friends also survived.

Graveside Funeral services for Sister Wilson will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the Sunset Memory Gardens located at 660 Holmes Court in Grand Ridge, FL. with Rev. Linda Nickles-Dukes, Sr. Pastor officiating.  Services have been entrusted to the caring staff of Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Florida.

Viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 4 pm until 6 pm at the Peoples Funeral Home Chapel in Marianna, FL and on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 11:30 am until 12:00 noon at the sanctuary of the St. Rose African Methodist Episcopal Church in Grand Ridge, FL.

Mr. Refroe Earl Long of Marianna, Florida, the Mt. Tabor Community entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 5th in the Seasons Hospice Inpatient Center at Northwest Hospital in Maryland.  He was 77 years old.

He was born October 13, 1940 to the late Earl and Allie Leslie Long.  His only brother, DeFlynn preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hannah Bell Long.

He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.

He earned his B.S. and Masters degrees in Education and was employed as a teacher for the Jackson County Public School System.  He taught at Marianna Middle School for many years before retiring.

Precious memories will linger with one daughter, Refronia Nicole Long (Derrick) of Baltimore, Maryland; three grandchildren, Earl Griffin of Marianna, Florida, Devon and Alannah Jones both of Baltimore, Maryland; step-son, Eric Mann and children of Marianna, Florida; two sisters-in-law, Lucy Tabb of Marianna, Florida and Eotree McClain of  Miami, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, April 14th at 11a.m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Dwingt Cockerham, Sr. officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the caring staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Florida.

The remains will lie-in-repose for one hour prior to the 11a.m. funeral time on Saturday at Mt. Tabor.

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Johnson of Marianna, Florida, the Evergreen Community entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 6th in Jackson Hospital.  She was 77 years old.

Born August 4, 1940 to the late Ernest and Rosie Lee Bulloch Williams, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church.

She was retired from the Jackson County School Board.  She worked in the Culinary Department at  Marianna Middle School for many years.

Precious memories will linger with her husband, Harold S. Johnson of Marianna, Florida; three daughters, Barbara Pierre’ (Charles) of Marianna, Florida, Brenda Williams (Tyrone) of Tampa, Florida and Pamela Thomas of Marianna, Florida; three sons, Paul Lettinhand, Rev. Wallace Godwin and wife Vickie, and Lester Thomas and wife Deborah all of Marianna, Florida; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mary Johnson of Tallahassee, Florida and Angela Johnson of Quincy, Florida; one brother-in-law, Gerald Johnson and wife Martha of Tallahassee, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, April 14th at 11a.m. at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Wallace Godwin, Rev. Henry Forward, Minister Larry Bush, Elder John Lampley, Rev. Samuel Everett and Rev. Randy McMillan officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the caring staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Florida.

The remains will lie-in-repose for one hour prior to the 11a.m. funeral time on Saturday at Evergreen.

William (Bill) Otto Kleinhans died at home with family by his side on Saturday, April 21st, at the age of 88.

Bill was born to Frederick George and Hedwig Konrad Kleinhans on January 22, 1930 on Long Island, New York.  He attended William Cullen Bryant High School and graduated in 1948. From there, he entered the Navy as an enlisted volunteer (USNEV), where he served aboard both the U.S.S. Manchester and the U.S.S. Helena. He served from 1948-1949, before continuing his service as a member of the Naval Reserves.  Upon completing his active duty, Bill graduated from New York State Ranger School in 1951.

Bill’s forty-four-year career as a forester began in 1951 when he was hired by International Paper Company to work in Camden, South Carolina.  His career took him to Edgefield, Marion, and finally, in 1956, to Conway, South Carolina.  After leaving South Carolina, Bill and his family lived in Richmond Hill, Georgia, from 1973-1978.  In 1978 he and his family moved to Marianna, Florida.  He worked as a forester until his retirement in 1995, but remained active in forestry long after this time, completing his last land management plan in 2017.

Bill considered himself not only a forester, but also a woodturner, conservationist, and educator.  It is his works within the community for which he will be best remembered.  He was an active member of First United Methodist Church beginning in 1979.  He joined the Optimist Club in 1979 and had the honor of serving as their Distinguished President from 1983-1984.  He was passionate about environmental education and served as a member and chair of the Marianna City Tree Board and as a member of the Project Learning Tree Steering Committee for 17 years. PLT is an international environmental education program.

The true work of Bill’s lifetime was his service to the Boy Scouts of America.  In 1948, during his final year of high school, he began his seventy-year scouting career as an assistant Scout Master, and, in 1956, got his first troop of his own.  He was proud to serve as Scout Master, continuously, for the next sixty-two years. Under his leadership, Troop 3 in Marianna has produced 29 Eagle Scouts.  He also served as the Environmental Conservation Director at Boy Scout Camp Alaflo for twelve years. 

Throughout his lifetime, Bill was honored with many awards.  These include: Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow, Boys Scouts of America District Award of Merit, Florida Forestry Communicator of the Year, Stone Container Corporation Employee of the Year, Fellow of the Society of John Wesley, Project Learning Tree Facilitator of the Year, Optimist of the Year, Jackson County Citizen of the Year, and Rotary Club Citizen of the Year.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and son, Freddy.  He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Gladys; daughter Evie (Garry) Kleinhans Sheward of Havana, FL; granddaughter Elizabeth Sheward of High Springs, FL; step-children Susan (Chris) Jackson Silver of Gainesville, GA and Bill (Linda) Jackson of Van Nuys, CA; grandchildren Tanzi Jackson and Christopher Jackson of Van Nuys, CA and Murray Jackson, of Atlanta, GA; cousin Senta (Heinz) Schmidt of Long Island, NY; special friends Jason and Estelle Whiddon; and many more loving friends.

Services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Marianna on Tuesday, April 24th.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 am (CST) followed by funeral service at 11:00 am.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill’s name to Boy Scouts of America Troop 3 in care of troop’s treasurer Melissa Krebeck at 3054 Noland St. Marianna FL 32446.  Services have been entrusted to the caring staff of Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, FL.

Mr. Miles Spires, Sr. of Jacksonville, Florida and formerly of Marianna, Florida, entered into eternal rest recently in Jacksonville.  He was 68 years old.  He was the son of the late Inez and Cary Spires and was better known as “Sugar Boy”

 After graduation, he joined the United States Army.  He received an Honorable Discharge after his tour of duty.  He lived in California and retired from the United Postal Services before relocating to Jacksonville where he owned and operated a realtor and ice cream parlor.

 Precious memories will forever remain with four sons, Cary Spires III, Wesley Spires, Shawn Spires and Miles Spires, Jr; one daughter, Florentia Spires; two brothers, Joe Spires and Lemon Spires; three sisters, Massieren Spires, Irene Spires Smith and Shelby Spires, he is also survived locally by Ms. Sarah Spires and family and Barbara T. Johnson all of Marianna, FL.

 A homegoing celebration will be held Tuesday, April 24th at 10a.m. at Naugle Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville.  Memorization will be by cremation.  Local information provided by the caring staff of Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Florida

The pillar of the Myrick, Hartsfield, Marks Family has fallen.  Ms. Cora Myrick Hartsfield Marks of Marianna, Florida, affectionately called ‘MaDear’ and ‘Big Mama’ by her family and friends, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, April 21st in the comforts of her home.    A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, April 28th at 11a.m. at Pope Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church where the Rev. Dr. Herbert Corbin is pastor.  Rev. Gloria Wynn, Rev. Delano Mryick, Rev. Carl Hill, Rev. Cynthia Huff, Rev. Freddie Roulhac, Rev. Angus Jackson and Rev. Abraham O. Johnson will be officiating.  

 She was born February 27, 1919 in Marianna, Florida to the late Christana and George Myrick.  She learned the history of the Myrick Family through her father and loved sharing it with the family. 

 She was of the Methodist faith and a dedicated member of Pope Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church.  She served faithfully in many capacities until her health failed, as Church Mother, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Treasurer, Choir Member, Usher, Youth Director, Church Treasurer and Trustee.

 Cora leaves a legacy of love with two daughters, Carol ‘Cookie’ Marks and Helen Couch and husband Marvin both of Marianna, Florida; two sons, Daniel Marks, Sr. of Miami, Florida and Herman Norris Marks of Marianna, Florida; one sister, Louise Myrick Bell of Asbury Park, New Jersey; seven granddaughters, Kantrice Marks, Tammie Bailey, Lashondra Hooper, Tatasheanna Johnson, Ashley Marks, Tracey Marks and Adrienne Herman; 13 grandsons, Anthony Stephens, Kennon Stephens, Alan Stephens, D.J. Marks, Aaron Marks, Daniel Marks, Nakia Mobley, Damarco Graham, Richmond Marks, Jr., Ronnie Couch, Chason Scott Marks and Kederick Marks, 32 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren; like a child, Lillie Mae Baker of Marianna, Florida; god-children, Caretha Everett, Gwen Long, Stacy Curry all of Marianna, Florida, Brenda Mack of Chipley, Florida, Emma Sapp of Newark, New Jersey and Lamar Wilson of North Carolina; special cousin, Annie Roulhac of Marianna, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 The remains will lie in repose for one hour prior to the 11a.m. funeral time at Pope Chapel. 

 Final arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Florida.

Linda Gail Rogers Osborne, age 69 of Greenwood, went to be with our Lord on April 19th, 2018 at her home in Greenwood, Florida.

Linda (Linda O., Tootie) was born on February 7, 1949 in Jackson County to William Rogers and Marguerite Davis.  Linda was a loving Moma, Maw-Maw, Sister, Aunt, Niece and Cousin.  She was a free spirit and had a smile that would light up any room.  Linda loved to fish, listen to music and dance.  She was a loyal and loving friend to many.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents William Rogers and Marguerite Childers (Davis).  She is also preceded in death by her granny, Martha Davis, brother Edward “Smiley” Rogers and granddaughter, Candi Michelle Douglas.

She is survived by her daughters Tammy Lewis of Cottonwood, Alabama; Tracy Purvis of Panama City, Florida; Wenonah “Paula” Sorrell of Sneads, Florida; Angela Purvis Gilmore of Compass Lake, Florida; Marian McDaniel and husband Glenn of Tallahassee, Florida; and son, Kenneth Sampson and wife Angel of Jacksonville, Florida; Brother, Billy Joe Rogers of Lakeland, Florida; Sister, Ann Holman of Montgomery, Alabama.  18 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, Nieces, nephew, and cousins.

A time of remembrance and celebration of Linda’s life will be held on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Greenwood United Methodist Church in Greenwood, Florida with Kenneth Sampson officiating.  Interment of the cremains will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the caring staff of Peoples Funeral Home in Marianna, Florida.

Ms. Virginia Allene Battles of Grand Ridge entered into eternal rest of Tuesday, May 8th in Jackson Hospital following an extended illness.  She was 66 years old.

 A native of Calhoun County, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Precious memories will forever remain with: two sisters, Christanna Anderson and Gladys Marie Battles both of Grand Ridge, Florida; two brothers, Cornelius Battles and wife Melissa of Grand Ridge, Florida and LaShon Gilbert of Port St. Lucie, Florida; five aunts, Mary Ann Wobbleton of Stuart, Florida, Floizell Smith, Sylvia Lewis, Sylone Robinson all of Grand Ridge, Florida and Mary Hearns of Greenwood, Florida; five uncles, Nathaniel Battles and wife Bessie, Herbert C. Battles and wife Elisa both of Blountstown, Florida, Bradley Battles of Stuart, Florida, Willie Smith and wife Emma of Geneva, Florida and Rev. T.C. Smith and wife Mary of Grand Ridge, Florida; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, May 19th at 11a.m. at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Randy McMillian, Rev. Mark Dudley, Rev. John Smith and Rev. T.C. Smith officating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the caring staff at Peoples Funeral Home in Marianna, Florida.    

The remains will lie-in-repose for one hour prior to the 11a.m. funeral time on Saturday at Pleasant Hill.

Mr. Johnny Louis Peace of Marianna, Florida entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 10th.  He was 73 years old.

 He was of a graduate of the Jackson County Training School.  Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marines, serving a tour of duty before reciving an Honorable Discharge.  He was of the Methodist faith and a member of Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church.

 Precious memories will forever remain with his daughter, Nancy Morton of Marianna, Florida; one grandson, DeShaun Bowers of Marianna, Florida; one brother, Don Peace of Marianna, Florida; three sisters, Jennifer Pittman and husband Otis of Marianna, Florida, Bobbie Dixon of Cottondale, Florida and Deloris Merritt of Miami, Florida; four uncles, Lewis Peace of Chicago, Illinois, Pedro Peace of Tampa, Florida, Mose Merritt and wife Eloise of Miami, Florida and Alex Merritt and wife Sherry of Spokane, Washington; two aunts, Clara Cargill of Louisville, Kentucky and Lena Jenkins of Tampa, Florida; special niece and caregiver, Chrystal Pittman of Marianna, Florida; two special cousins, Ruby Keel and Doris White both of Marianna, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, May 19th at 11a.m. at Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church with Pastor Carlos Redding, Rev. Andrea McGlockton and Rev. Charles Flowers officiating.  Memorialization will be by cremation with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Florida.

 The remains will lie-in-repose for one hour prior to the 11a.m. funeral time on Saturday at Jerusalem.

Ms. Bettye Ruth Wood of Marianna entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 26th at Jackson Hospital in Marianna.  She was 69 years old.

 A native of Jackson County, she was a 1969 graduate of the Jackson County Training School fighting Panthers.  She was an avid sports fan, her favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys.   Bettye was a loving sister, a caring aunt and friend.  She will be deeply missed by many.

 Precious memories will forever remain with one daughter, Taquana Renee’ Wood of Manteca, California; three grandchildren and one great grandchild; two sisters, Edna Williams Swilley of San Jose, California and Sylvia Diane Williams of Tallahassee, Florida; one brother, Gary Eugene Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana; special friend, Rocky Swilley Summers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, May 26th at 10a.m. at the pavilion at Citizen’s Lodge.  Words of Comfort will be given by Rev. Glorida Borders Wynn and Rev. Ohara Johnson; reflections will be given by family and friends with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Life began for Mrs. Nancy Highsmith of Greenwood, Florida on June 8, 1933 in Greenwood, Florida to the late Ben and Odell Williams Sims.  She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 19th at home.  She was 84 years old.

 A native of Jackson County, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.  She retired from the Dade County Public School system as a bus driver.  Upon relocating back to Greenwood, she worked for the Jackson County Public School system as a bus driver and worked several years, before retiring again.

 Love and precious memories will forever remain with her husband, L.D. Highsmith of Greenwood, Florida; two daughters, Regina Harris and husband Richard of Greenwood, Florida and Selena Highsmith of Miami, Florida; four sons, Cecil Highsmith, Steven Highsmith both of Marianna, Florida, Luman Highsmith and wife Tiffany of Clearwater, Florida and Marcus Highsmith and wife Lattica of Richmond, Texas; daughter-in-law, Venus Highsmith of Miami, Florida; son-in-law, Blake Moore of Greenwood, Florida; two sisters, Gehazel Sims of Greenwood, Florida and Edna Golden (Jimmy) of East Orange, New Jersey; two brothers, Ben Sims, Jr. of Greenwood, Florida and Edward Sims and wife Eloise of Irvington, New Jersey; one aunt, Callie Sims of Greenwood, Florida; 32 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, May 26th at 11a.m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Dwight Cockerham, Sr. is Pastor.  Rev. Kevin Williams, Rev. Jesse Douglas, Rev. Jordon Williams and Rev. Dr. Isaac Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna

 The ramains will lie-in-repose for one hour prior to the 11a.m. funeral time on Saturday at Mt. Tabor.

Deena Michelle Halstead Zimmerman received the precious gift of life on April 16, 1973 in Dothan, Alabama bringing joy to her parents, Debra Barnes Matthews and Harold Dean Halstead.  Deena went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the age of 45.

 A 1991 graduate of Spruce Creek High School in Daytona Beach, Deena furthered her education at Chipola College receiving a degree in Nursing and certification in Cosmetology.  She was employed at Graceville Correctional Facility as a Registered Nurse and was a former employee at Jackson Hospital.

 She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roswell and Herberta Jenings Barnes and paternal grandfather, Harold Halstead.

 Her love and memories will live on through her daughter, Madison Nicole; son, Mason Cole; parents, Debra and Chris Matthews of Marianna, Dean and Robyn Halstead of Pensacola; brother, Michael Shane Halstead and wife Tammi of Panama City Beach; sister, Tara Halstead of Pensacola; stepbrother, William (Will) Clarence Green and wife Sarah of Pensacola; stepsister, Valerie Nicole (Nikki) Manges and husband David of Japan; paternal grandmother, Hope Halstead of Pensacola; also a niece, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins and friends.

 Deena was a sassy free spirit who loved spending time at the beach and with her family.  Her beautiful infectious smile welcomed in many friends with her keen sense of humor.

 A service celebrating Deena’s life will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 4:00p.m. at Rivertown Community Church (RCC) with Pastors Paul Smith and Lavon Pettis officiating.  Private interment will take place at Bayview Cemetery in Pensacola with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Ms. Emily Mimm of Grand Ridge entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 22nd in the Noland Center at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan.  She was 76 years old.

She lived in Stuart for many years, working as a school crossguard with the Martin County Sheriff’s Department.  After retirement, she relocated to Grand Ridge.

Memories will forever remain with two daughters, Melissa Battles and husband Cornelius of Grand Ridge and Margaret Stoer and husband Scott of Port St. Lucie; one son, Matthew Melton and wife Jennifer of Palm City; one brother, Wayne Lee of Braxton, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Tyler Melton, Kara Cooper and Karissa Cooper; one great grandchild, Hayden Swank; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and freinds.

A celebration of Emily’s life will be held Saturday, June 30th at 11a.m. at the Christian Center Church with Pastor Tyler Ford officiating.  Memorialization will be by cremation with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Mr. William Fed, of Marianna and formerly of Newark, New Jersey. entered into eternal rest of Wednesday, June 27th at the Covenant Inpatient Hospice Center at Bay Medical.  He was 55 years old.

 Born in Decator, Georgia, he lived most of his adult life in New Jersey before relocating to Marianna, making it his home.

 He leaves precious memories with a daughter, Khalia Byrd of Newark, New Jersey; his mother, Almatha Wilson of Marianna; one sister, Carolyn Fed Kane of Marianna; three brothers,  Gregory Fed of Newark, New Jersey, Cory Fed and Melvin Fed both of Marianna, Florida; two grandsons, Tykeith Pettyford and Quamir Pettyford both of Newark, New Jersey; three aunts, Doris Mills of Lithonia, Georgia, Dora Zachary of Conyers, Georgia and Jacquelyn Blocker of Decator, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 Final rites will be held Saturday, June 30th at 1pm. at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sam Everett officiating.  Memorialization will be by cremation with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home in Marianna, Florida.

Mr. Don Walter Peace of Marianna entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 1st in Jackson Hospital.  He was 63 years old.

A native of Jackson County, he was of the Methodist faith and a member of Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church.  He worked in the construction industry before becoming disabled.

Precious memories will forever remain with two sons, Tyrus Peace (Tori) of Charleston, South Carolina, and Reggie Leon Peace of Miami, Florida; three daughters, Jasmine Peace (Marvin Lewis) of Miami, Florida, Dwanna Newsome of Palm Beach, Florida and Kesiza Straker of Miami, Florida; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Deloris Peace Merritt of Miami, Florida, Jennifer Pittman (Otis) and Bobby Dixon both of Marianna, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A service celebrating Don’s life was held Saturday, July 14th at 11a.m. at Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church where Pastor Carlos Redding is pastor and Rev. Jordan officiated.  Memorialization was by cremation with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Life began for Mrs. Josephine Garrett-Gray, affectionately called Big Joe, Big Mama and Ms. Josie, of Marianna, Florida on November 2, 1935, to the late Coley Sr. and Alma Garrett.  She entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 16th at home.  She was 82 years old.

 A native of Jackson County, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.  She retired from the Florida State Hospital as a UTR Specialist after many years of employment.

 She was united in holy matrimony to the late Ben Gray.  They shared many wonderful years together. 

 Precious memories will forever remain with her sister, Nellie Garrett Black of Marianna, Florida; one brother, Coley Garrett, Jr.(Mary) of Miami, Florida; five grandchildren, Jenella Garrett Brown (Edward, Jr.), Natalie Garrett, Sylvia Garrett, Carlishia Garrett and Christy Garrett (Rashad); three grandson’s, Cedric Adams, James Barkley and Nathqrones Mullins; great grandchildren, JaVoris Garrett, Nakista Mobley, O’deisa Orange, Otis Orange, Precious & Brianna Manning, Radashia & Tytianna Peace, Adrian Washington, Elijah Brown, Edward Brown, III, Tony Brown, Micaiah Spence, Zion Perkins and Rashad Perkins Jr.; two nephews she raised as her own, Earl Smith and Kenderick Barkley; special goddaughter, Heather Johnson and children, Nykeem, NyKavian and Ny’Marion; special step daughter, Shirley Gray; special friends, Cleoa Johnson, Mable Leonard and Martha Baker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 A homegoing service to celebrate Ms. Josie’s life will be held Saturday, July 21st at 2p.m. at  Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Dwight Cockerham, Sr., Rev. William Harvey, Rev. Freddie Roulhac and Rev. Lucious Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

 Ms. Josie’s remains will lie-in-repose for one hour prior to the 2p.m. funeral time on Saturday at Mt. Tabor.

Ms. Jimmie Mozelle Tisdale Shaw of Marianna, Florida entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 25th at Jackson Hospital.  She was 65 years old.

 A native of Jackson County, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of New Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

 She was preceded in death by her daughter, Estelle Stephens; mother, Loubennie Tisdale Long, the mother that raised, Alice Jackson; sister, Correne Tisdale;  brother, Bernard Tisdale.

 Precious memories will forever remain with her caring family; one son, James Stephens of Marianna, Florida; two sisters, Ann Barnes and husband Eddie of Holiday, Florida and Linda Palmer and husband Joseph of Hinesville, Georgia; one uncle, Clyde Tisdale and wife Winnie of Clearwater, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 A Service of Remembrance for Mozell will be held Saturday, August 4th at 10 a.m. at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Crushall Swilley officiating.  Memorialization will be by cremation with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Mr. Chatman Adams, affectionately called Sarge, of Marianna, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 20th at home.  He was 92 years old.

 He was born in Blountstown, Florida, where he attended and graduated from the public school system before joining the United States Armed Forces, serving during wartime.  He served in the Army, Air Force and Air Force Guards before retiring, receiving an Honorable Discharge.

 He leaves love and memories with one daughter, Dorothy Adams and husband Richard Robbins of Glenview, Illinois; one grandson, Zachary ‘Zac’ Robbins of Storrs, Connecticut; one granddaughter, Kai Robbins of Glenview, Illinois; three brothers, George Adams and wife Cathy, Larry Adams and wife Gene both of Tallahassee, Florida and Calvin Adams of Crawfordville, Florida; two sisters, Elvira Williams of Crawfordville, Florida and Dorothy Adams Harley of Marianna, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 A Service of Remembrance for Sarge will be held Saturday, September 8th at 11a.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Blountstown where Rev. Angus Jackson is pastor and Pastor Michael Bell and Pastor Geraldine Sheard will be officiating.  Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Hulburt Field Honor Guard with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home in Marianna, Florida.

Minister Earnest Robinson affectionately called Buster of Marianna, Florida entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 4th at the Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was 86 years old.

  A native of Jackson County, he was of the Holiness faith and a member of the Trinity Powerhouse Church of God by Faith.  He attended and graduated from the public school system beforing joining the United States Air Force.  After his tour of duty, he received an Honorable Discharge.

 Precious memories will forever remain with one son, Calvin L. Clemmons (Teresa) of Marianna, Florida; two granddaughters, Autumn C. Clemmons and Adrianne N. Clemmons both of Tallahassee, Florida; one grandson, Jordan A. Clemmons of Marianna, Florida; one great grandchild, Kennedi Gray of Tallahassee, Florida; three nieces, Branda Blackmon Jones (Pastor Michael Jones) of Marianna, Florida, Suzanne Cross and Katrina Craig (Cartze) both of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida one nephew, Howard Robinson of Marianna, Florida; one uncle, Jeff Fluker of Hampton, Virginia; special cousins, Anthony Bryant (Gwendolyn), Patrick Bryant (LouAnn) both of Jacksonville, Florida, Mary Kate Neal (Isaac) of Greenwood, Florida, Carlton Smith (Gail), Pamela Williams both of Brooklyn, New York and Fannie Pearl Collins of Quincy, Florida; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

 A homegoing celebration for Rev. Robinson was held Tuesday, September 11th at 11am at Trinity Powerhouse Church of God in Christ, Pastor Michael L. Jones, Pastor Jimmy Weems, Pastor Roy Crawley, Reverend George Williams,  Chaplain Snell, Evangelist B. Snipes and Elder Dr. H.N. Turner officiated.  Interment followed in the Orange Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the Hulburt Field Honor Guard with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.