Annette Widner, age 71, of Marianna passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016, in Flowers Hospital. She was born in Marianna on December 15, 1944, to the late Amos and Myrtle Hill. Mrs. Annette enjoyed sitting on the back porch watching the wildlife feed. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. 

Mrs. Annette was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Claude Widner; children, Michael Widner (Jan) and Michelle Blackmon (Jeff); sister, Ellen Hill; grandchildren, Mason Blackmon, Bryce and Levi Widner.

Services for Mrs. Annette will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at the Caverns Road Church of Christ with Pastor Tom Bowling officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Flowers will be accepted or contributions can be made to the Caverns Road Church of Christ building fund. “P.O Box 144, Marianna, Fl 32447”.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. 

Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Staff Sargent Retired Robert John Armstrong, Sr. passed away on September 9, 2016 in Marianna. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Irving Armstrong and Elizabeth Hildebrandt. Robert retired from the City of Ocean City, NJ and Walt Disney in Florida. He served his country in the United States Air Force and the Army Reserves. 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Martha Shaw, his parents, and his brother Irving Armstrong, Jr.

Robert is survived by his children Angela Armstrong of New Jersey, Robert Armstrong, Jr. of Pennsylvania, and Terilyn Hernandez of Florida, nine grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, two sister-in-law’s Ruth Miller and Luella Breckley.

Robert was cared for by his daughter Terilyn, great granddaughter Michelle Lyons and her husband Allyn, great-great grandson Brett Carey.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com. 

Walter Cass age 72 of Chipley passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 15, 1944.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at mariannachapelfh.com

Evelyne G. Duelz age 83 of Sneads passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016. She was born on August 31, 1933.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com

Stacy Diane Weeks age 43 of Grand Ridge, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was born on May 3, 1973 and was a native of Jackson County. Stacey enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

Stacy is survived by her mother Charlotte Brown, her children Kendal Brown, Kevin Brown, and Keith Brown, two grandchildren Jacob and Mia.

Services for Stacy will be held at 2:00 PM, on Friday, October 21, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cow Pen Pond Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. 

Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Jackie Irene Wright, age 53, of Jackson County passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home. 

Jackie was born on September 28, 1963 in Marianna, Florida. She enjoyed fishing and being on the river. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Malvin Chris Wright, Sr. and grandmother Ida C. Martin.

Jackie is survived by her mother Kitty Martin, longtime boyfriend Marvin Laurimore, children Chris Wright, Jessica Wright, Stephanie Maddox (Jimmy), brother Phillip Martin, sister Kathy Lynch, grandchildren Xander, Landyn, Tucker, Kynlee, McKenzie, and Ali. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service for Jackie will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. 

Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Jimmy Wayne Walden age 65 of Midland City, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 1, 1951 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Alto Seaborn Walden and Bonnie Merle Smith Walden. Jimmy enjoyed playing bass guitar and Alabama football.  He loved serving God, and spending time with family and friends.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Annette Edmondson and Nita-Ann Jones; brother, Sonny Walden. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of forty-six years, Mary “Libby” Walden; sons, Scott C. Walden of Midland City, AL and Mark A. Walden (Donna) of Wicksburg, AL; daughter, Elizabeth Michelle Lamb (Scott) of Midland City, AL; brothers, Tommy Roland (Judy) of Malvern, AL, Pete Roland (Pat) of Slocomb, AL, and Johnny Walden of Chattahoochee, FL. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Jimmy will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Slocomb, AL with Pastor Larry Newton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

 The family would like to say a special thankyou to the staff of Southern Care Hospice.

Marianna Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Tristan Samuel Gosnell, age 19 of Grand Ridge, FL went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2016, in Bascom, FL.

Tristan is survived by his parents, Scott and Lori Gosnell, of Grand Ridge, FL; his Sisters, Savannah and Sydney, of Grand Ridge, FL; and his brother, Casey Smith, of Tallahassee, FL. Grandparents, Rev James L. and Lynn Gosnell of Grand Ridge, FL and David and Jane Mayo of Tallahassee, FL and George and Cheryl Banks of Tallahassee, FL.  

Tristan was born on September 5, 1997 in Tallahassee, FL, to parents Timothy Scott Gosnell and Lori Michelle Banks Gosnell. He graduated from Sneads High School in Sneads, FL.

Tristan was a great athlete, friend and young man. 

He was a social and active individual who was deeply involved in athletics and the community. He enjoyed athletics, hiking, and spending time with his friends. His family and friends will always remember him as a tender hearted, fun loving and outgoing person.

Family will receive friends Thursday evening November 3, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Standard Time at Praise Life Ministries, 7360 Hwy 90, Grand Ridge, FL.  Funeral services are scheduled for Friday on November 4, 2016, 11:00 AM Central Standard Time at Praise Life Ministries, 7360 Hwy 90, Grand Ridge, FL. Rev Kelvin Johnson and Rev Bondsey Sweatt will officiate the service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tristan’s life. 

The family would like to thank all the friends and family for all of their prayers and support.  In lieu of Flowers, donations can be sent to Sneads High School Football, Sneads High School, Sneads, FL

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Margaret Long age 59 of Marianna, formerly of Manchester, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She was born on January 18, 1957 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Robert D. Craig and Lillie Floyd Craig. Margaret was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. She is survived by her children, Tabatha Williams (Keith), Patricia Kinsey (Jason), Donald Mendenhall (Tasha), Keith Mendenhall, and Chorina Parsons (David); siblings Barbara Sibley, Christine Lively, Yvonne McCutcheon, Carolyn Stout (Thomas), and Donald Ray Craig (Joan). Margaret is also survived by nine grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a  host of nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services for Margaret will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Final disposition will be by cremation. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

David “Wade” Smith age 54 of Sneads, passed away on November 8, 2016 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital due to unexpected heart complications.

He was preceded in death by two brothers Charles “Dale” Smith and Terry Smith, maternal grandparents Tom and Edna Hall, paternal grandmother Viola Smith, two uncles Charles Hall and Wallace Hall, two aunts Gwen Lanier and Arlene Hall.

Wade is survived by his mother Doris Hall Smith Traylor, one brother Frankie Traylor, step-brother Chuck Smith, sister Tammy Traylor Barrentine, two nieces Tori Barrentine Joyner and Brooke Barrentine, two nephews Colin Barrentine and Trey Smith, great nephew Corbin Joyner, two aunts Connie (Terry) Keeter and Betty Hamilton, uncle Bobby Hall, and a host of cousins.

Wade enjoyed catfishing, watching western shows, and doing carpentry work.

Services for Wade will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 14, 2016 in the El Bethel Assembly of God Church Pastor Derek Howell and Rev. Bill Mayo officiating. Interment will follow in Dykes Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until time of service. 

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com. 

Penny Sue Myers age 67 of Grand Ridge, formerly of Huntington, West Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November22, 2016 in Bay Medical Center.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com. 

In the early morning of Friday, November 25, 2016 Janette Barber passed away peacefully in her home after the bravest fight with cancer anyone had ever seen.

Janette enjoyed her employment at Warners, TG&Y and Walmart.

She will always be remembered for putting family first. She loved holidays and preparing oyster dressing and from scratch red Velvet cake. It gave her great pleasure watching Jason and Jeremy play sports through the years.

Janette was known by all for love of cooking and her greatest pleasure was sharing food with others.

She loved to fish and enjoyed many visits to her grandson Jason’s camp house. She also enjoyed her beach trips to stay at the Yellow Rose with family.

She adored her great granddaughter Timberlynn Mae Barber. She brought so much joy to her life.

She was preceded in death by parents, brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her devoted husband Farrell, son Mike Barber (and daughter-in-law Deborah) daughter Sandra Avant (Son--in-law Rodney) grandsons Jason (Kimberly) and Jeremy Barber and great granddaughter Timberlynn, sisters Becky Byers and Doris Gardner and many nieces and nephews.

Services for Mrs. Barber will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 27, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Ward officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until time of service. 

Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to Emerald Coast Hospice at 4374 Lafayette Street, Marianna, Florida 32446.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Linda “Carolyn” Mayo age 74 of Marianna passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 20, 1942 in Marianna. Carolyn worked at Sunland Center, where she enjoyed working with the clients for twenty-eight years and retired as a supervisor over Unit 1. Carolyn had many hobbies which included reading, making floral arrangements and other crafts, listening to gospel music and attending “The Singing Regals” gospel sings. She loved her son Ricky and grandson Dustin dearly. Carolyn also enjoyed spending time with her poodle “Baby Girl.”

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Willie T. Joiner; brother, Tommy Joiner; an infant daughter and great-granddaughter Corinne Russell. She is survived by her mother Marie Joiner, son Ricky Russell, and grandson Dustin Russell (Aly Temple).  Carolyn is also survived by two brothers Clayton Joiner (Rachel) and Bobby Joiner (Rhonda); sisters Betty Sue Bragg, Shirley Gill (George), Barbara Pumphrey (Ray) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Carolyn will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m. with Chaplain Gino Mayo officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice (4374 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446)

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Alice “Laverne” Taylor age 65 of Jackson County passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Flowers Hospital. 

Laverne was born March 2, 1951 to the late Price Burch and Mattie Conner. She was a native of Jackson County and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Laverne enjoyed making floral arrangements and crafts. She loved being around people and volunteering at the VFW.

Laverne was preceded in death by her father, husband Farrell Taylor, brother Lynwood Price Burch, 2 infant brothers, and an infant sister.

She is survived by her mother Mattie Conner, brother Wendell Burch (Lynn), sisters Shirley Simmons, and Hazel Russ (Loyd). Laverne is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Services for Laverne will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 15, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until time of service.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at mariannachapelfh.com

Cheryl D. Harrison age 59 of Grand Ridge passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was born on October 15, 1957 in Hialeah, FL to the late William and Ruth Doran. Cheryl enjoyed long walks on the beach.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children Keith Harrison and Tanya Harrison; brother Michael Doran (Alvin Perret Jr.), sister Martha Turner Lowery (Gary); grandchildren, Sydney Wright, Cameron Henry, Lydia Henry, Tyler Harrison, Alex Harrison, and Anthony Harrison; nieces and nephews, Wendy Lamb, Kim Cianelli, Randy Turner, Jenifer Turner, Hannah Batista, and Trevor Doran. She is also survived by 11 great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Cheryl will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 5:00p.m.-7:00 p.m. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Robert W. Aldridge, Sr., age 88 of Grand Ridge passed away on December 23, 2016 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1928 in East Palestine, Ohio to the late Albert and Ada Jane Aldridge. Robert was a World War II Veteran and served his country in the United States Army.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.

He is survived by his son Robert W. Aldridge, Jr, daughter Ceceilia Knight, and Mary Ann Beatrice. Robert is also survived by several grandchildren. 

Services for Robert will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service. 

Interment will be at a later date in East Palestine, Ohio. 

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Carol Anne Mann age 70 of Clarksville passed away at her home on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was born in Michigan on December 8, 1946 to the late Dewey and Ruth Ball. Carol enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and spending time with her family. 

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Bundrick; sister Linda Abbott, and great-grand daughter Lexi Candelaria. She is survived by her children Lisa A. Vila (Henry) and Jim Bundrick; sister Joanne Abbott; grandchildren Lauren Vila, Cody Varnum, Breanna Varnum, Kaitlyn Vila and great-grand daughter Jasmine Candelaria.

Graveside services for Carol will be held at Hasty Pond Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Mary Frances Benefield Bailey age 76 of Chipley passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born in Jackson County on November 5, 1940 to the late Robert Curtis Benefield and Doris Victoria Stephens.  Mary enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, and fishing. 

Mary was proceeded in death by her parents; husband Vergel Bailey, two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by sons Alvin Hamm and Lewis Hamm both of Alford; Step-sons David Bailey and kids of Mississippi, Eddie Bailey (Sarah) and kids of Tennessee, Raymond Bailey (Cindy) of Panama City; John Bailey of North Carolina  Daughter Mary Ann Syfrett (David) of Chipley; Step Daughter Brenda Little of Mississippi; Brothers Curtis Carol Benefield (Linda) of Cottondale and Sammy Ray Benefield (LLouis) of Florida; Sisters Ida Coley of Round Lake, Dothory Prichell of Compass Lake in the Hills, and Brenda Ozborne of Round Lake; Grandchildren Amber Parr, Candace Hamm, Cameron Hamm, Cody Hamm, Jessica Cook, Marla Ann Wilbanks (Dusty), Santana Hamm, Zackary Syfrett, Katelyn Nicole Syfrett and a host of great grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Mary will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Reverend Wesley Syfrett officiating. Interment will follow in the Alford Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. 

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

 Reverend Jewell “J.J.” Kittrell age 87 of Marianna passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was born on June 8, 1929 to the late Henry C. Kittrell and Dovie Yon Kittrell in Cottondale. Rev. Kittrell enjoyed fishing and quail hunting. He retired from pastoring after 50 plus years in the ministry.

Rev. Kittrell was preceded in death by his parents; wife Faye Drummond Kittrell; son Jeffery Kittrell; brother James Jim Kittrell and sister Ann Clevenger. He is survived by his son Gene Kittrell (Patty) and daughter Sherlyn Roughen (Patrick); sister Betty Barnes; grandchildren Melinda Campbell (Mike), Heather Stewart, Angie Burks (Rob) and B.J. Walters. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren and many other family members.

 A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2016 in the Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery in Cottondale. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Ann Jarvis Hinson died the evening of Jan. 10 in Marianna after a brief bout with leukemia and heart complications. She was 87.

Hinson was born in Polk County, Fla., and grew up in Bartow during the Great Depression. She lost her parents at a young age and during the CB radio craze of the ‘70s her handle was Little Orphan Annie.In 1947, Hinson met her future husband, Richard L. “Dick” Hinson, at the Alpha Delta Pi house on the Florida State University campus. For their first date, they attended a Florida State football game.

After their marriage in 1948 and a honeymoon at Wakulla Springs Lodge, the young newlyweds moved to Marianna, where they raised four rambunctious sons on a farm along the Chipola River. The property is now home to the public Hinson Conservation and Recreation Area. In 1962, she played a large role with her husband in creating the independent Hinson Insurance Agency, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012. Hinson was a canoeist, a fine swimmer and fan of wildlife, particularly birds. She loved movies, especially ones starring Richard Gere. An avid traveler, she visited many countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, England and Japan. Even though she was a polite Southern lady, Hinson had a dark wit and a sardonic sense of humor. She also knew how to throw a swell party.

She is survived by her four sons – Richard (and Mary), Robert (and Toni), Randall (and Debra), all of Marianna, and Mark (and Amy) of Tallahassee. Hinson was a doting grandmother to her four grandchildren – Melissa, Rob, Michael and Amy – and had six great grandchildren. Her brother, Robert Hendrick, makes his home in Winter Haven.

A memorial is planned for 10 a.m. (CST) Saturday, Jan. 14, at the First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Center in Marianna. A reception will follow the service.  The family requests that donations be made to the Chipola College Foundation or The Jackson County Public Library or the First United Methodist Church.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.