All Obituaries

Mrs. Gwendolyn Deloris Broxton, age 72, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Graceville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Excel Care Center in Tampa, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Sr. and America Broxton of Graceville, Florida.  

   Mr. Eddie C. Thomas, age 73, of Noma, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Southeast Health Center in Dothan, Alabama.  

All services will require a facial covering for all in attendances.   Mr. Michael Anthony Walker, Sr, was born on Sunday, September 5, 1965 in Noma, Florida to John D. and Annie Hayes Walker. Michael was a hard worker with his last employment was with Fairfield New Jersey Boat Manufacturer. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Annie Walker and a daughter LaShirl Walker. He is survived by his children: Michael Jr., Eric, Zand Tyler Walker; grandchildren:...

All services will require a facial covering for all in attendances.   Mr. Warren Madison was born on May 3, 1933 in Cottondale, Florida to Bonnie and Lela Chatman Madison. Mr. Madison went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Loretha Madison; his siblings: Mary McKinnie, Zillie Boone, Ida Carswell, Ethel Jackson, Cleo Madison, Sam Madison, Mose Madison, Ezekiel Madison and Major Madison. He...

Ms. Lillie Hopkins was born on Thursday, March 6, 1924 in Campbellton, Florida to Lee Henderson and Girlsey Capehart Clark. She confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Springfield African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Marianna, Florida. Later she moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and joined Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church serving on the Usher Board for six years; served on the Deaconess Board until her health failed. She then returned back home...

Mr. Eddie James Patterson, Sr., age 64, of Marianna, Florida and formerly of Miami, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Marianna. Mr. Patterson served his country in the United States Army and Army Reserve receiving an honorable discharge. He was born September 18, 1957 in Miami, Florida to Robert and Katherine O’Hara Patterson. He is survived by his soulmate, Erika Patterson, Marianna, FL; his mother: Katherine Patterson, Abbeville, AL; his...

Mr. David Bell, Jr., age 64, of Marianna, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 9, 2021 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. Mr. Bell was a math wizard. He was loved by everyone. He was employed by Lambe’s Welding of Marianna, Florida until he couldn’t work any longer. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Douglas Johnson and Lucious Bell; and one sister: Rosa Lee Bell. He leaves to cherish his memories, a lifelong partner, Ms. Betty...

Mrs. Bobbie Nell Russell, age 81, of Graceville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Signature Healthcare of North Florida in Graceville. Mrs. Russell was a native of Chambers County, Alabama, but lived most of her life in Graceville.  She was preceded in death by her parents: William Reid and Edna Cofield Reid; and her husband, Mr. Jessie Lee Russell, Sr. and infant daughter, Erica Russell. Bobbie joined Mt....

Ms. Ethel M. Ellis, age 91, of Marianna, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Monday November 29, 2021 at the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marianna.      She leaves to cherish her memories:  nieces and nephews, Gwendolyn D. Robinson and husband Amos of Marianna, Florida, Patricia Crumb and husband Elbert of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Richard A. Pittman of Miami Gardens, Florida, Joseph Pittman of Saint Petersburg, Florida and Donald J....

Mr. Eddie Lamar Williams, age 37, of Chicago, Illinois and formerly of Graceville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2021 in Chicago.  Mr. Williams is survived by his mother, Cassie McDougald of Graceville, Florida; sister Carlita Williams and brother: Curtis Williams (Jennifer); five uncles: Almond  Hill, Claymond Mack, Raymond Mack, Ronnie Mack  and Rickey Mack (Genia); two aunts: Mary Moore and Sarah L. Lang; several nieces, nephews, other relatives...