William “Billy” Thomas Parker age 62 of Sneads, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Tallahassee, FL. He was a native of the Chattahoochee/Sneads area. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Billy retired from the Florida State hospital after 31 years of services.

He was preceded in death by his mother Marjorie Yon. Billy is survived by his father Thomas Parker and step mother Doris, wife Sherrie Parker, daughters Sandi Thibodeau (Larry), Crystle Wells (Clay), and Chloe Henry, sister Karen Kent, grandchildren Annie-Marie Wells, Nicholas Thibodeau, Alex Thibodeau, and Trip Wells.

A memorial service for Billy will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 16, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Reverend Greg Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00AM until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Big Bend Hospice (1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL  32308-5428)

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

 Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.

Mattie L. Howell age 86 of Grand Ridge, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 in Marianna, Florida. She was a lifelong resident of Grand Ridge born on December 8, 1930 to the late Riley and Ella Stephens.  Mattie attended El Bethel Assembly of God Church and enjoyed gardening and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband I.A. Howell.

Mattie is survived by her children Roger Howell and wife Gail, and Glen Howell both of Grand Ridge, brothers Joe Stephens, and Doyle Stephens both of Grand Ridge, FL, grandchildren Eric Howell of Sneads, Heather Ramsey of Austin, Texas, great grandchildren Trevor Howell, and Christen Ferguson, and two great- great grandchildren.

Services for Mattie will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thurs day, June 15, 2017 in the El Bethel Assembly of God Church with Pastor Clinton Howell and Pastor Charles Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Dykes Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until time of service.

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

 Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.

Walter Herbert Rotureau, Jr. age 85 passed away peacefully at his home in Cottondale on June 7, 2017. He was born in Savannah, GA on November 4, 1931. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a Corpsman (Medic). Walter graduated from Georgia State College. He and his brother ran a successful business for over 22 years before retiring in 2006 where he moved to the country to enjoy life. Walter was a member and Office Administrator of Cypress Creek Community Church in Alford, FL.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents Walter Rotureau, Sr. and Susie Mae Rotureau, and former wife Hilda Ann Bell Rotureau.

He is survived by his loving wife Helen Rister Wuertz of Cottondale, brother George Rotureau (Vicki) of Pooler, GA, daughter Carol Boykin (Clayton) of Savannah, GA, son Craig Rotureau of Savannah, GA,  granddaughters Hillary Boykin, and Alexa Boykin, step daughter Sondra Roberts (Steve), step son Stuart Davis (Sherry), and countless friends.

 A Celebration of life service for Walter will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Cypress Creek Community Church with Rev. Jeff  Ward and Tom Farmer officiating

 In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be sent to Cypress Creek Community Church in memory of Walter Rotureau.

Sharon Ann Mayo age 59 of Malone, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home.  She was born on August 14, 1957 in Jackson, Michigan and was a homemaker.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 17, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Mary Alice Mitchell age 74 of Cottondale, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mary was born in Washington County, FL  on April 20, 1943 to the late Curtis, Sr. and Lula Kent.  She was a native of Cottondale, FL and was a member of White Pond Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, and loved listening to her sons music.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jimmy Mitchell, and her son Al Pumphrey.

Mary is survived by her son James Mitchell (Suzanne), daughter Debra  Bragg (Wayne), daughter-in-law Sharon Pumphrey, brothers Charles Edward Kent (Joan), Gerald Kent, Curtis Kent, Frankie Kent (Margaret), and Ricky Kent, sisters Wanda Grick (Jim), Carolyn Chancellor (Charles), Kathryn Justice (Paul), Linda Register (Larry), Elizbeth Corbin, Gail Burnett (Bill), and Judy Rich (Chuck). She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Services for Mary will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Dr. Don Chancellor and Pastor Mark Feijes officiating. Interment will follow in the First Assembly of God Church Cemetery of Cottondale. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. 

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

Gladys Mae Pulos Conklin age 61 of Marianna went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 23, 2017.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.

Annie Mae was preceded in death by her parents and twelve siblings. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-five years, Lannis Rehberg; children, Donald Rehberg (Kathy) and Nell Donaldson; grandchildren, Bradley Donaldson (Suzanne), Kevin Donaldson (Stephanie), and Kiley Rehberg Summerhill (Steven); great grandchildren, Bailey and Booker Donaldson. She is also survived by one sister Nancy Owens.

 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the New Salem Baptist Church cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

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

Timothy “Tim” McCrary age 67 of Marianna, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Marianna. He was born on April 5, 1950 to Harley and Dorothy McCrary. Tim was born and raised in North Carolina and has been a resident of Florida for 36 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, watching his grandkids swimming in the pool, and teaching his dog Molly new tricks. Tim worked for Westinghouse Electrical for 20 plus years and had retired from Georgia Pacific. He also attended RCC in Marianna.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Tony McCrary.

Tim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Connie Lassiter McCrary, children Brian McCrary, Anthony Engle (Chanda), Shelley Hunsucker (Brandon), Jennifer Faith McCrary, sister Debbie Leming (Danny), grandchildren Theryn, Lilly, and Grady Engle, Lane Hunsucker, and Jaxson & Jalen McNeill. Tim is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Services for Tim will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday June 30, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. 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 www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Jerry Pettyjohn age 81 of Alford, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his home.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in the First Baptist Church of Fountain.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. 

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

Patricia Jordan age 64 of Marianna passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born on September 22, 1952 to the late Dalton Walker and Lou Merle Walker. She spent most of her life in Jackson County. Patricia loved God and enjoyed reading her Bible.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Walker. She is survived by her daughters, Marsha Meredith (Bruce) and Anna Shuemake (Greg); grandchildren, Michael Meredith (Amber), Nikki Meredith (Jeremie), and Madison Meredith; great-grandchildren, Kylin Meredith, Leia Locke, Kaleb Meredith, Kaidience Meredith, and Cadyn Baker; one brother Timmy Walker (Linda).

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Hickory Level Cemetery (1221 Dipper Road, Marianna, FL 32448).

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.

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

Patricia Jordan age 64 of Marianna passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born on September 22, 1952 to the late Dalton Walker and Lou Merle Walker. She spent most of her life in Jackson County. Patricia loved God and enjoyed reading her Bible. 

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Walker. She is survived by her daughters, Marsha Meredith (Bruce) and Anna Shuemake (Greg); grandchildren, Michael Meredith (Amber), Nikki Meredith (Jeremie), and Madison Meredith; great-grandchildren, Kylin Meredith, Leia Locke, Kaleb Meredith, Kaidience Meredith, and Cadyn Baker; one brother Timmy Walker (Linda). 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Hickory Level Cemetery (1221 Dipper Road, Marianna, FL 32448). 

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. 

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

Annie Mae Perkins Rehberg age 85 of Cottondale, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in the Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 6, 1932 to the late Fletcher and Ida Perkins. Annie Mae was a native of Jackson County and a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and spending time with children.

Annie Mae was preceded in death by her parents and twelve siblings. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-five years, Lannis Rehberg; children, Donald Rehberg (Kathy) and Nell Donaldson; grandchildren, Bradley Donaldson (Suzanne), Kevin Donaldson (Stephanie), and Kiley Rehberg Summerhill (Steven); great grandchildren, Bailey and Booker Donaldson. She is also survived by one sister Nancy Owens.

 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the New Salem Baptist Church cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

Eloise Spence age 82 of Tallahassee passed away of Friday, July 7, 2017 in Marianna. She was born in Chipley, Fl on August 23, 1934 to Georgia and Ashley Spence.  Eloise lived most of her life in Tallahassee, Fl where she worked for over 50 years with telephone companies, retired from Centel Corporation and was the switchboard operator for FSU for five years.  She loved helping people and animals. She was able to spend her final days with her caregiver and niece Faith and her special little dog Henry Earl.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her only child Shane Spence and brother- in- law Robert Baggett. 

Survivors include, her sister Gerry Baggett, brother and sister-in-law Billy and Jean Spence; nieces, , Bobbi Jo Spence-Bullington (Darryl), Jeanene Spence, Donna Jo Spence-Loscials, Faith Baggett Porter : nephews, William “Buddy” Spence (Katie), Hayes Baggett (Amber) and Billy Spence (Courtney), 11 great nieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Piney Grove Cemetery, Cottondale.

No visitation will be held.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Partners for Pets or your favorite animal charity.

Anthony Joseph Conklin Sr. age 60 of Marianna passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on May 16, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may submitted online at Marianna Chapel Marianna, FL

Jewel E. Benefield age 82 of Grand Ridge, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at her home. She was a native of Jackson County and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Grand Ridge.  Jewel had worked at Florida State Hospital as a nurse’s aid. She was a caring person who took care of family, friends and strangers in need. She loved cooking and canning vegetables.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Pearl Ellis, a son Ralph Roberts and grandson Matthew Roberts, brothers, Joe, Bill and Ed Ellis and a sister Hazel Ellis.

Survivors include, her devoted husband of 60 years, Charles Benefield; children Alvin Roberts (Janis), Martha Tharp (Dennis), Brenda O’Steen and Jerry Benefield (Lona); brother Earl Ellis (Marlene); sister Margaret Ellis; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

Services will be held on Monday July 17, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Ellis, Rev. Johnny Ellis and Rev. Alvin Roberts officiating.  Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.

A time of visitation will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

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

Jerome J. Lebica age 95 formerly of Marianna passed away on Saturday, July 29. 2017 at Brookdale Madison North assisted living facility. He was born on September 9, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Bernice Lebica. Jerome was a WWII Veteran that served his country in the United States Army Air Corps Division. He also worked for the United States Postal service where he retired as Postmaster in 1977. Jerome was the owner of the Breezy Hill Motel in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin from 1963 until 1977. He, along with his father moved to Marianna in 1985. After a decline in Jerome’s health in 2012, he moved to Brookdale Madison North where he enjoyed visits from his family and a glass of brandy.

Jerome was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray and Ted Lebica; children, Chris Lebica Knisely and Ginny Lebica. He is survived by his children Sue Lebica Lutze of Oklahoma, Tom Lebica (Elsa) of Marianna, FL, Mary Lebica Lamb (Jim) of Saratogo, California, Paul Lebica of Columbus, Ohio, Chuck Lebica (Delmi) of Culver City, California, Jay Lebica (Barbara) of Hartford, Wisconsin, Larry Lebica (Mary) of Windsor, Wisconsin, and Louis Lebica (Linda) of Henderson, Nevada.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Saint Peters Catholic Church (501 N. Sherman Avenue Madison, WI  53704). A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Calvary Cemetery (801 Indiana Ave, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965) with military honors.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of  arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may submitted online at Marianna Chapel Marianna, Fl

Robert “Hilton” Yon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 08, 2017.

By his side were his devoted wife, and three daughters.

Son of the late Henry and Millie Yon, he was born December 30, 1932.  

He was employed as the Assistant Superintendent, with Wilson and Toomer Fertilizer Company, in Jacksonville, Port Everglades, Ft. Pierce, and Cottondale, Florida for a total of 18 years. The last 22 years of his employment, before retiring in 1991, he worked for Bell South of Chipley, Fl. He was an active and faithful member of One Accord Sunday School class of North Florida Baptist Church. His hobbies and accomplishments included teaching himself to build and remodel houses, hunting, fishing, camping with his family, and traveling all the states after retirement, with his wife Jeanette, in their motor home.  He also enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by many close family and friends including his beloved wife of 62 years, Jeanette Johnson Yon; three loving daughters: Diane (Richard Sprayberry) Childersburg, Al, Denise (Bruce Congleton), and Jan (Adalberto Martinez), of Tallahassee, Florida; 8 grandchildren: Sunshine McLendon of Quincy, Fl, Ashlynn (Jason Adank) of Tallahassee, Fl,  Jana Barnes (Lee), of Tallahassee, Fl, Brittany Neel, of Havana, Fl, Richard Sprayberry (Jamie), Madison, Al, Heather Shields, (Ray) of Tallahassee, Fl, Paige Huffman, Tallahassee, Fl, and Christy (David West) Tallahassee, Fl; and 13 great-grandchildren: which he adored, loved to hold, and play with while displaying the biggest smile you have ever seen. He has three surviving sisters: Evelyn Andrews Wages, Betty Yon Finch, and Peggy Yon Mills. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Millie Yon, one sister, Bernice Yon Barnes, and one brother Huston Yon.

Hilton loved God, people, and his country.  He was very smart, friendly, and never met a stranger.  He greeted everyone with a smile and will be remembered most for his witty sense of humor and jokes.  One practical joke involved him hanging a monkey on his daughters’ bedroom door, so when they woke up for school and opened their door, the monkey was right there in their face. All the while, daddy-o  was around the corner, laughing quietly, until his three girls screamed with excitement.

Services will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017, at 1 pm (CST) time at First Baptist Church of Cottondale, Florida. Family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until time of service. Burial will be at the Baptist Cemetery in Cottondale, Florida immediately after the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation in honor to “Courage Through Cancer Ministry,” P.O. Box 4067, Tallahassee, Florida 32315

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

Thomas J. Stanley age 85 of Marianna passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of  arrangements.

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

Cameron Vickery, age 60, passed away on Saturday September 2, 2017 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after complications with renal failure.  

He was born January 5, 1957, in Marianna, Fl, to Eugene Talmidge and Betty (Free) Vickery.  He spent most of his career as a Commercial Truck Driver and loved taking his sons with him on the road.  After spending 15 years driving long hauls, Cameron started driving for a local company in Quincy, Fl.  It was there that he met his wife, Jenny. After 8 years driving local, his health declined to the point that he had to stop driving.  Cameron enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Lizzie. 

Cameron is survived by his wife, Jenny; sons, Brian and Justin, daughters, Amy Nix, and Candy, and four grandchildren.  He is also survived by his dad and mom, Eugene Talmidge, & Betty Vickery; brothers, Leingle and Ikie, a sister, Pam Smith.  He was preceded in death by his brother Tony. 

 Cameron will be remembered as an easy going very laid back never met a stranger kind of man.  He will be truly missed.

 Funeral services will be held on Friday September 8, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Ellis Vickery officiating.  Family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until time of services.

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

Patricia Beard Berry, 91, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2017 at her Sandy Springs, GA home. Born in Valdosta, GA on May 13, 1926 to James Leslie Beard and Dorothy Marie Dekle (of Marianna), Patricia was a graduate of Marianna High School (1944), and married her childhood sweetheart, Richard Parks Berry (of Marianna), in New York City on the day of his graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in June 1948. During a marriage of nearly 66 years, and as the proud wife of a military officer, the mother of six children, and always the “standard bearer” for a family that loved her, Patricia relocated the family 17 times, finally settling into the home she selected in Sandy Springs in September of 1973. Despite the many moves, her family never lost the comfort of home, because home was wherever she was. Throughout her life, she produced great works of art through her many hobbies, which included rug hooking, ceramics, and gardening. But she was most proud of the children she nurtured and gently inspired to follow their own very different paths, and the special and unique connections she had with each one. Patricia and Richard were past members of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Marianna.

Patricia is survived by her six children, Ann Berry Ward of Atlanta, GA, Leslie Berry Elliott (and Bruce) of Jasper, GA, Richard Berry Jr. of San Jose, CA, Bill Berry (and Sue) of Milton, GA, Louise Berry Sargent (and Renford) of Newmarket, England, and Neel Berry (and Patricia) of Dallas, GA. Her life continues to inspire eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 13 at the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home, 3960 Lafayette Street in Marianna, and a graveside service for friends and relatives will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Marianna at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Episcopal Relief and Development, an organization committed to fighting poverty and disease around the world, 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017, or online at www.episcopalrelief.org.

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