Marianna High School Florida Alumni Obituaries

Donald Andrew Rhodes age 85 passed from this life Wednesday January 14 2026 at Marianna Health and Rehab Center in Marianna Florida. He was born in Chipley Florida on October 18 1940 to James Andrew and Mannio Mayday Morris Rhodes. Donald served our Country in the United States Air Force. He is prec...

With great sadness we announce the passing of Morgan Ashley Miles 24 of Lakeland Florida. Morgan a loving preschool teacher was the muchloved daughter of Laurie Miles of Lakeland and Todd Miles of Marianna Florida. Morgan was known for her great compassion devotion to children and animals and faith ...

Janice "Jan" Kay Waters Rabon age 66 passed away unexpectedly from heartrelated complications on January 9 2026. She was born in Evanston Illinois to her parents Roger and Clara Waters. She grew up in Wheeling Illinois a suburb of Chicago. Jan spent most of her childhood and schooling in Wheeling be...

Fannie Ruth Kirkland a cherished soul and beloved matriarch passed away peacefully on January 4 2026 in Marianna Florida at the age of 75. Fannie was born on April 18 1950 in Jackson County Florida. Fannie spent her formative years at Kynesville Elementary School before her academic path led her to ...

Jaren was born on April 1 2008 in Marianna Florida to Joseph Jeter and Amy Boggs. He loved spending time outdoors and was known for his adventurous spirit. Hunting and fishing were among his favorite activities and he was truly a country boy at heart. Jaren was especially excited about becoming a fa...

Homer Junior Ellis 77 of Quincy Florida passed away at the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Marianna Florida on December 30 2025. Homer was born on February 21 1948 in Attapulgus Georgia to William "Son" and Niza Glass Ellis and spent his childhood in Quincy. Homer was a Vetera...

of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday December 29 2025 in Jackson Hospital. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday January 17 2026 at 1100 AM from the chapel of Vann Funeral Home located at 4265 St. Andrews Street in Marianna Florida 3...

of Phoenix City Alabama transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday November 22 2025 at St. FrancisEmory Healthcare in Columbus Georgia. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Monday December 15 2025 at 100 PM from the sanctuary of McChapel African Methodist Episcopal...

of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday October 3 2025 at VITAS in Panama City Florida. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday October 11 2025 at 12 noon from the sanctuary of Second West Baptist Association located at 4110 Herring Avenu...

of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday December 22 2025 at her residence. Homegoing celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday January 3 2026 at 200 PM from the sanctuary of Second West Missionary Baptist Association Church located at 4110 Herring Av...

of Tallahassee Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday August 1 2025 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee Florida. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday August 8 2025 at 1100 AM from the sanctuary of Second West Florida Missionary Baptist Association C...

known by many as Skeet of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday September 7 2025 at the Courtyard at the Millpond in Marianna Florida. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday September 13 2025 at 1100 AM from the sanctuary of McChapel AME ...

of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday December 28 2025 at his residence. Memorial Celebration services will be held on Monday January 12 2026 at 1230 from the chapel of Vann Funeral Home with Brother Linward Dickens officiating. Carla Roberson and Shirley Wil...

of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday December 10 2025 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna Florida. Graveside homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday December 20 2025 at 130 PM from the cemetery of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church loc...

of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday September 4 2025 at his residence. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday September 13 2025 at 12 Noon from the sanctuary of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church located at 2871 Orange Street in Ma...

of the McChapel Community in Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday January 14 2026 at Southeast Health in Dothan Alabama. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday January 17 2026 at 300 PM from the sanctuary of McChapel African Methodist...

of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday December 16 2025 at her residence. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday January 3 2026 at 1100 AM from the sanctuary of New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 2155 Hwy 73 South in Mari...

peacefully answered the call of Jesus and left this earthly home to await the coming of his Savior. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Monday August 4 2025 at 1100 AM CST from the sanctuary of Rivertown Community Church located at 4534 Lafayette Street South in Marianna Florida w...

of Marianna Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday September 13 2025 at his residence. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday September 20 2025 at 100 PM from the sanctuary of Holyneck Missionary Baptist Church located at 3395 Cemetery Lane in Ca...

of Panama City Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday January 3 2026 in VITAS Suites in Panama City Florida. Graveside Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday January 10 2026 at 1100 AM from the cemetery of Holyneck Missionary Baptist Church Cemet...

of Midland City Alabama transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday July 30 2025 at his residence. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday August 9 2025 at 1100 from the sanctuary of Springfield Africa Methodist Church located at 4194 Union Road in Marianna F...

Mr. Chester Leon Collins of Greenwood Florida transitioned from life eternal on Tuesday November 11 2025 in Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan Alabama. Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday November 15 2025 at 1100 AM from the sanctuary of Pope Chapel African Methodist Episco...

of Panama City Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday November 22 2025 at VITAS in Panama City Florida. Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday December 6 2025 at 100 PM from the sanctuary of Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church located at 4...

Johnathan Nilo Trant age 44 of Bonifay Florida passed away on Wednesday December 24 2025 at Ascension Sacred Heart in Miramar FL. Born Wednesday September 30 1981 in Marianna Florida he was the son of the late William NiloTrant and the late Gloria Burger Trant. A Memorial service will be at 200 PM o...

With deep love and profound sorrow the family of Vera M. James announces her peaceful passing on December 3 2025. Born on February 17 1952 in Marianna Florida Vera was one of six siblings. Raised in a loving home by her devoted parents Louise Gilbert and Charles B. Gilbert she carried out their teac...

Mildred Speights Holden was born on July 22 1952 in Marianna Florida to the late Henry and Lue Ethel Speights. On October 21 2025 Mildred peacefully gained her wings to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of strength compassion and unwavering faith. Mildred a...

Mrs. Pamela Cleavette Mills transitioned peacefully into the presence of the Lord on October 31 2025. After graduating from Marianna High School Pamela attended the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University FAMU where she proudly earned her degree in elementary education. Becoming an educator w...

SHELIA ELAINE WHITE was born on September 26 1956 in Marianna Florida to the late Joe Levy White Sr. and Idell Brown White. Shelia passed peacefully from this life on the November 27 2025. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Shelia e...

peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 6 2025. Kenneth was born and raised in Cottondale Florida where he developed lifelong values of family faith and community. He proudly graduated from Cottondale High School and was a devoted member of St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. In his earl...

Mr. Freddie Lee Blandenburg age 70 of Marianna Florida entered into eternal rest on November 6 2025. Born on October 21 1955 in Midville Georgia he was the son of the late Isabell Gray and Richard Blandenburg. Freddie was a devoted supporter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America Association where he ...