Mrs. Lillie Mack Hair of Malone, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday, June 17, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side.
Mrs. Hair was a member of the Second Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired from Sunland Center as a Human Service Senior Supervisor.  To know her was to love her.
Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Second Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church located at 5346 15th Street in Malone, Florida 32445.Interment in the church cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Hair will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
A viewing will be held at Vann Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 24, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
She leaves to cherish a lifetime of precious and fond memories, a loving and devoted family:
Three Daughters: Lillie M. Johnson and Michaela Johnson both of Malone, Florida; and Katrina Wilson Greenville, Alabama
Brother: David Hayes and wife Blanche of Brooklyn, New York
Sister: Eva Mae Hobbs of Danville, Illinois
Grandchildren: Kebrina Sneads of Greenville, Alabama; Jamarria Sneads of Tampa, Florida; Aushareah Smith and Amarion Davis both of Malone, Florida;
Nephew: Mitchell Hayes and wife Beverly of Malone, Florida
Niece: Ingue Hobbs of Danville, Illinois
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends.

Mr. Pelvo White, Sr. of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday, June 20, 2016 at his daughter’s residence.

Mr. White was a member of the Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a self-employed master brick mason.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Second West Florida Missionary Baptist Association Church located at 4110 Herring Avenue in Marianna, Florida 32448 with the Reverend Dr. Gregory Stallworth, the Reverend Brenda Henderson, the Reverend Joe Tripp, the Reverend Dr. Marshall Pettway, and the Reverend Dovie White Lewis officiating. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Cottondale, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. White will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
A viewing will be held from Vann Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 24, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Miss Rashida J. Williams, also known as Jan Williams, age 36, of Dothan, Alabama transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her residence.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Vann Funeral Home. Interment in the McChapel Cemetery in Marianna, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Miss Williams will lie in repose at the Chapel from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

A viewing will be held at Vann Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Cain Foster of Wetumpka, Alabama; her mother, June Williams of Dothan, Alabama; her partner, Joshua Foster of Wetumpka, Alabama; one sister, Jamila Loubriel of Brooklyn, New York; grandmother, Victoria Williams of Marianna, Florida; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends.

Mr. Jerod Tremaine Clayton, age 32 of Sneads, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on July 2, 2016.

He graduated with the class of 2002 from Sneads High School.  

Celebration of Life services were on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Sneads High School Gymnasium located at 8066 Old Spanish Trail in Sneads, Florida 32460 with Rev. Obadiah White, Rev. Joseph Jackson, Rev. Daryl Johnson, Sr., Rev. Isaac Clayton, Jr. and Rev. Eddie Bowers, Pastor officiating. Interment was in the Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories:

Loving mother: Brenda Lawson of Sneads, Florida, 

Two Brothers: Jerry Clayton, Jr. (Monica) and Raymond White both of Sneads, Florida, 

Maternal Grandparents: Columbus and Mary Lawson of Sneads, Florida, 

Nine Aunts: Mable (Sam) Brown, Shirley (Harry) Commodore, Margaret (Robert) Wooden, Rebecca Clayton, Debbie Clayton all of Sneads, Florida, Dyron (Cephus) Williams, Wanda (James) Kennedy, Yvonne Williams all of Chattahoochee, Florida, Patricia (James) Williams of Two Egg, Florida, 

Ten Uncles: Mark (Patty) Lawson, Anthony (Ella Jean) Clayton both of Sneads, Florida, Kevin (Valtina) Lawson, Charles (Eloise) Clayton both of Greenwood, Florida, Sam Lawson of Vieira, Florida, David (Sharon) Lawson of Moultrie, Georgia, Edward (Cynthia) Lawson of Hampton, Virginia, James (Sandra) Clayton of Tampa, Florida Isaac (Yvette) Clayton of Las Vegas, Nevada and Tyrone Clayton of Chattahoochee, Florida, 

One Niece: Jkyia Clayton of Sneads, Florida,

Special Friend: LaSherrica McBride of Tallahassee, Florida. 

He has a lifetime of fun memories with a host of cousins, friends and co-workers that loved him dearly.

Mr. Jarvis Brown, Jr. affectionately known as Duke, age 38 of Sneads, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on July 2, 2016.

He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated with the class of 1996 from Sneads High School.  

Celebration of Life services were held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Sneads High School Gymnasium located at 8066 Old Spanish Trail in Sneads, Florida 32460 with Rev. Obadiah White, Rev. Joseph Jackson, Rev. Daryl Johnson, Sr., Rev. Isaac Clayton, Jr. and Rev. Eddie Bowers, (Pastor) officiating. Interment in the Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories:

Father: Jarvis Brown, Sr. (Phinea) of Columbus, GA; 

Two brothers: Jaison Brown of Sneads, FL and Darren Brown of Columbus, GA; 

Two sisters: Monica Brown of Midland, GA and Latasha Borders (Timothy) of Daleville, AL; 

Special Aunt: Mable Brown (Samuel) who raised him as a son of Sneads, FL 

Grandparents: Columbus and Mary Lawson of Sneads, FL 

Four Aunts: Brenda Lawson, Shirley Commodore (Harry) and Earlean Clayton all of Sneads, FL, Dorothy Brown (Walter) of Cypress, FL; 

Six Uncles: Edward Lawson (Cynthia) of Hampton, VA, David Lawson (Sharon) of Moultrie, GA, Mark Lawson (Patty) and Riley Brown (Clesta) both of Sneads, FL, Kevin Lawson (Valtina) of Greenwood, FL and James Brown (Annie) of Marianna, FL; 

Two Nieces: Jainaia Brown of Sneads, FL and Autum Brown of Columbus, GA

And a host of cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Mr. Allen Speights, affectionately called “Tinchie”, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Jackson Hospital. 

Mr. Speights was a member of Magnolia African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a founder and a manager of the Traveling Angels Gospel Group of Marianna, Florida. He retired from the Jackson County Road and Bridge Department. He will be missed. 

Homegoing Celebration of a Life services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Springfield African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 4194 Union Road in Marianna, Florida where the Reverend Michael G. Johnson is the pastor. The Reverend Steve Marshall, the Reverend Gladys W. Inman, the Reverend Adrienne McClendon, the Reverend Mark Dudley, the Reverend Melinda Smith, the Reverend Issac Williams, and Pastor Hollis McClendon officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in Marianna, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge. 

Mr. Speights will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service. 

A visitation will be held at Vann Funeral Home on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

He leaves to cherish his legacy and love, a family:  

A Loving and Devoted Wife of 55 Years: Louise B. Speights of Marianna, Florida

One Son: Antonia Speights and Tramaine Dickens of Marianna, Florida

Four Daughters: Doris Speights and Henry Pope of Greenwood, Florida; Minister Helen Dawson (Frederick) of Cottondale, Florida; Dorothy McClendon (Michael) of Graceville, Florida; and Debra Long (James) of Greenwood, Florida

Eleven Grandchildren and Eleven Great Grandchildren

Three Brothers: Henderson Speights and John M. Speights (Lydia) both of Marianna, Florida; and Joseph Waddell of Bartow, Florida

Two Sisters: Maggie Michaels of Chattahoochee, Florida; and Anna Williams of Bartow, Florida

Sisters-in-Law: Betty Speights; Nellie Speights; Waserine Thomas (Stuart); Elizabeth Davis (Arthur); Willie Mae Holden (Lonnie); Gloria Holden (Kasaw); Verlene Sylvester (Damon); Lucille B. Speights; and Lillie Lovett

Brothers-in-Law: Truman Brooks; and Richard Brooks (Helen)

Special Great Granddaughter and Caregiver: Mahshaylah Rhynes

God Son: James Godwin, Jr. (Tannikka) of Marianna, Florida

And nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and sorrowing friends. 

Mr. Charles E. Brown, Sr. of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Jackson Hospital with his family by his side.

Mr. Brown was a member of the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church and retired as the Assistant Principal of Marianna High School.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services were held Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. from the sanctuary of the Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church located at 2871 Orange Street in Marianna, Florida where the Reverend Riley J. Henderson is the pastor. The Reverend Wallace Godwin, Reverend Freddie Roulhac, Minister Larry Bush, Minister Nathaniel Pollock Jr., and the Reverend Lawrence Gantt, officiated. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, A devoted father, James Edward Brown (Billy), of Panama City FL, Wife of 43 years, Mary Bush Brown, A Son: Charles “Chuckie” Brown, (Kimberly), Two Daughters: The twins Dania Brown & Donna Brown, all of Marianna Florida, Two grandchildren: Amari & Ayden Brown. Seven Brothers: Kenneth Brown (Rose Marie), Phillip Brown, Larry Brown, Lorenzo Brown, Antonio Brown, Sr., all of Marianna FL, Grayson Brown, of Tallahassee, FL, Raye Brown of Atlanta, Ga. Two sisters: Angela Sherfield, Tanya Nance (Herbert) both of Panama City, FL, Six Aunts, Seven Sisters- in – law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and sorrowing friends. 

Mrs. Joyce Lorraine Bell Evans of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Jackson County, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on July 28, 2016 in Pensacola, Florida.

Mrs. Evans accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Church of Christ Written in Heaven. After graduating from high school, she served faithfully in the United States Army. She later relocated to Pensacola, Florida where she joined the Greater True Vine Baptist Church and served a loyal and dedicated member. 

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 12:00 Noon from the sanctuary of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church located at 3996 Wintergreen Road in Greenwood, Florida with the Reverend L.V. Farmer (pastor), Elder Horace Horne, Reverend Bryan Mack, Bishop Booker T. Washington, Pastor Willie Demps, and Dr. Isaac Williams officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Evans will lie in repose at the church from 11:00 AM until time for the service. 

A viewing will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home. 

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories; a loving husband: Clarence Evans; one son: Jermaine Leggett (Bianca); and one daughter: Ashley Leggett all of Pensacola, Florida; mother: Estelle Bell of Greenwood, Florida; seven grandchildren: Jeremiah Desota, Serenity Williams, Donald Williams, Jr.; Deontae Reinhardt, Wesley Hinson, Jakobi Leggett, Jakabrion Leggett all of Pensacola, Florida; six sisters: Everlena Solomon of Miami, Florida; Christine Thomas (Eddie) of Fremont, California; Coize Godwin (James) of Tampa, Florida; Beneva Lee (Alfred) of Los Angeles, California; Mary Coleman (Andrew) of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; and Debra Bell of Newnan, Georgia; four brothers: Charles Bell (Betty) of Tampa, Florida; Leon Bell (Mary) of Gainesville, Florida; Connell Bell of Atlanta, Georgia; and Mackel Bell of Greenwood, Florida; three aunts: Maggie Pollock of Miami, Florida; Juanita McCray of Quincy, Florida; and Corrine Strong of Lake Placid, Florida; mother-in-law: Mrs. Willie N. Evans; eleven sisters-in-law: Virginia Casey, Peggy Pope (James, Sr.), Elizabeth Whitehurst (Dr. Melvin), Rose Adams (Ben), Patria Washington (Booker T., Jr.), Mary Evans, Elouise Turner, Caroline Macks (Reverend Bryan), and Roy Evans all of Lillian, Alabama; and Bertha Scott and Beverly Smith (Greg) of Atlanta, Georgia; special friends: Sara Haynie and Patricia Riley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Mr. William T. Holmes, Sr. of Blountstown, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on July 30, 2016 in Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, Florida.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving family:

Son: William Holmes, Jr. of Blountstown, Florida

And numerous relatives and dear friends.

Mr. Jonathan R. Bryant of Greenwood, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at his residence. 

Mr. Bryant was a member of the Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, 2662 Poplar Spring Road, in Marianna, Florida with Rev. Alonzo Wilburn and Rev. Freddie D. Roulhac, Pastor and officiating.  Interment in the McChapel A. M. E. Church Cemetery.  Vann Funeral Home in charge of service.  

Mr. Bryant will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

The viewing will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving family: Wife: Doris Bryant of Greenwood, Florida. One Son: Terence Speights of Marianna, Florida. One Daughter: Brittany Jackson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Goddaughter: Sierra Cobb of Cottondale, Florida. One Sister: Brenda Bryant Thomas of Miami, Florida. 2 Aunts: Lillian Russ of New Jersey and Mammie Hayes of Greenwood, Florida. Uncle: Clarence (Betty) Bryant of Quincy, Florida. Godmother: Luvenia Jennings of Greenwood, Florida. God Sister: Jenarry (Harlon) White of Clarksville, Florida. God Brothers: Earl and Carl Richardson of Greenwood, Florida. Nephew: Julian Johnson of Miami, Florida; Tommie Stewart and Cryzocal Joseph. Nieces: Jennifer Jones and Kristen Joseph. 6 Sisters-in-law: Sandra (John) DuPree, Wanda Merritt and Jarrilyn Black all of Jacksonville, Florida; Valoris (Carl) Richardson of Greenwood, Florida; Shannon (Theo) Franklin of Goodyear, Arizona and Jahazal Black of McDonough, Georgia. 3 Brothers-in-law: Oscar (Sherell) Black Jr. of Crestview, Florida; Clinton Black of Tamarac, Florida and Daryl Black of Greenwood, Florida. Like a brother-in-law and good friend: Anthony (Carmen) Long of Dothan, Alabama. A grandog: C.J.. Devoted Friend: Richard L. Vann of Greenwood, Florida. And numerous other cousins, relatives and many dear friends. 

Reverend Alonzo Waddell, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal in Decatur, GA. He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was the son of the late Reverend Orenza Waddell, Sr. and Sister Mary Blackshear Waddell.  

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 12 noon at the Antioch Baptist Christian Church, Atlanta, GA 30316.  Gregory B. Lewett & Sons Funeral Home 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034 (404) 241-5636 will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. at Gregory B. Lewett & Sons Funeral Home.  

Reverend Waddell leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving family: Wife of 46 years: Reverend Dr. Maxine Waddell of Decatur, GA. Son: Richard Waddell of Decatur, GA. Local Survivors:  Mother: Mrs. Mary Blackshear Waddell of Marianna, FL. Brother: Reverend Orenza Waddell Jr. of Marianna, FL. and Sister: Pastor Gladys Inman of Marianna, FL. Brother: Reverend Alphonso Waddell of West Palm Beach, FL.  Sisters: Ester Florence of Hallandale, FL and Joyce Miller of Livonia, NY. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Mrs. Bama Lee Rives Cooper of Blountstown, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Cooper was a member of New Zion Church of Jesus Christ in Blountstown, FL.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM from the sanctuary of the Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 16076 River Road in Blountstown, FL with Rev. Angus Jackson (Pastor), Superintendent James Cooper, Elder M. Bernard Mitchell, Elder Darrell Horne, Reverend Adrian D. Abner, and Superintendent Jesse Matthews officiating. Interment will be in the Graves Creek Cemetery in Blountstown, FL. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Cooper will lie in repose from 12:00 noon until time for the service.

The family will receive friends on held Friday, August 26, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories a loving family:  

Son: Superintendent James Cooper (Rhonda) of Blountstown, FL

Daughter: Linda Cooper and friend Freddie Jones of Blountstown, FL

Daughter-in-Law: Blonde D. McCray Cooper of Blountstown, Florida 

Three Sisters: Lilly Daughtrey (Nehemiah); Bertha Secrsey (Moses); and Dorothy Brown (Johnnie) all of Blountstown, FL

Three Aunts: Josie Bell Rives and Beatrice Moore, both of Blountstown, FL; and Mildred Moore of Montgomery, AL

Uncle: Sims Moore of Montgomery, AL

Three Brothers-in-Law: Isaac Scott and Albert Marshall both of Blountstown, FL; and Daniel Brown (Josephine) of Los Angeles, CA

Two Sisters-in-Law: Josephine Brighem (John); and Betty Servant both of Blountstown, FL

Raised as a Daughter: Lisa Abner of Blountstown, FL

Devoted Friends: Lorene O. Caldwell of Panama City, FL; Frances Green and Maybell Comer, both of Blountstown, FL

Ten Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren and Three Great, Great Grandchildren

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Ms. Susann Godwin of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, August 14, 2016 at Whispering Oaks Health & Rehabilitation.  

She was born to the late Mr. Sheadrick Godwin and Ms. Cleasie Speights on July 19, 1934 in Marianna, Florida.

Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Vann Funeral Home located at 4265 St. Andrews Street in Marianna FL, 32448 with the Reverend Dovie Lewis, officiating. Interment in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Cottondale, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Ms. Godwin will lie in state at the Chapel from 2:00 PM until time for the service. 

The viewing will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Vann Funeral Home from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Mr. Elijah Gilbert, Sr. of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his residence.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church where the Reverend Ronald Dale Mizer is the pastor. Interment in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Gilbert will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

The viewing will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home. 

Mr. Gilbert leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories, a loving family:

Wife: Dorothy Gilbert of Marianna, Florida

Three Sons: Elijah Gilbert, Jr. (Latasha) of Saint Petersburg, Florida; Ronald Gilbert (Kendra) of Pensacola, Florida; and Steve Gilbert (Joyce) of Hinesville, Georgia

One Daughter: Lori Gilbert of Jacksonville, Florida

Three Brothers: Toney Gilbert (Mable) of Marianna, Florida; Joseph Gilbert of Panama City, Florida; and Abraham Gilbert of Atlanta, Georgia

One Sister: Irma Lindsey of Marianna, Florida

Special Niece: Doris Bryant of Greenwood, Florida 

12 Grandchildren

And numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

Mr. Brady Otis Byrd of Blountstown, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on September 4, 2016 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL.

He was a member of the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 at 12 noon at the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Blountstown, FL. Rev. Dr. C.L. Wilson, pastor. Vann Funeral Home is in charge. 

Mr. Byrd will lie in repose at the church from 11 am until time for the service.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Vann Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Wilson White of Manassas, Virginia, formerly of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on August 26, 2016.

Although born in Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. White was raised by her grandparents, the late Sylvester and Sallie Lou Mack of Marianna, Florida. To know her was to love her. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church located at 2870 Barnes Street in Marianna, Florida where the Reverend Kevin Williams is the Interim Pastor.  Vann Funeral Home in charge.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a loving family:

Husband: Retired Colonel Ulysses White of Manassas, Virginia

Two Sons: Barry M. White and Alvin B. White both of Manassas, Virginia

Five Grandchildren, Four great grandchildren

Daughters-in-Law: Felice Motley White and Jean White

And numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Stroke Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 214, Overland, Kansas 66202.

Mr. Eugene H. Clay, affectionately called Gene, of Panama City, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, September 15, 2016, in Bay Medical Center, Panama City, FL.

Memorialization by cremation. 

He leaves to cherish his precious memories:

Wife: Lula Merle Clay of Panama City, Florida

Daughter: Dorothy Dixon of Panama City, Florida

Raised as a Daughter: Kadajanae Rhone of Panama City, Florida

Sister-in-Law: Mary Clay of Greenwood, Florida

Four Granddaughters: Shantel Lawson; Michelle Wigfall; both of Panama City, Florida; Nathaina Mullins of Marianna, Florida

Three Great granddaughters

And numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends. 

Mrs. Ivy Jean Spencer, affectionately known as “Chunk”, of Marianna, FL went home to be Lord on September 7, 2016 in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

She was a graduate of the Jackson County Training School, Class of 1967 and a retiree of the Sunland Center.

Celebration of life services were held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. from the sanctuary of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church located at 2871 Orange Street in Marianna, FL 32448 with Reverend Riley Henderson (Pastor), Reverend Eric Griffin, Reverend Earnest Robinson, Reverend Samuel Everett and Reverend George Bowers, officiating. Interment in the Nubbin Ridge Cemetery, Greenwood, FL. Vann Funeral Home will be in charge.

She leaves to cherish her memories:  

Mother: Emma Elder Peterson of Marianna, FL

Son: Chadwick Spencer (Shelia) of Marianna, FL

Three Grandsons: Tremon Spencer, Hogan Spencer, and Isiah Spencer all of Marianna, FL.

Mr. Richard DeAngelo Gatlin of Blountstown, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday, September 2, 2016 in the Calhoun-Liberty Hospital.

A Celebration of life service was held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. from the sanctuary of the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Blountstown, FL with Rev. Dr. C.L. Wilson, Pastor officiating. Vann Funeral Home was in charge.

Mr. Gatlin leaves a lifetime of love and precious memories to be cherished by a loving family. 

Wife: Patricia McMillan Gatlin of Orlando, FL

One Son: Richard DeAngelo Gatlin II of Orlando, FL

Two Daughters: Chelsea McMillian of Columbia, SC and Cydavia Warner of Greensboro, FL

One Grandson: Caysen Warner of Greensboro, FL

Parents: Cathy Gatlin Bess (Henry) of Blountstown, FL and Joseph Oliver of Greensboro, FL

Grandparents: Willie James & Bessie Gatlin of Blountstown, FL; and Lillie Mae Oliver of Greensboro, FL

Six Sisters: Shinena Peterson of Live Oak, FL; Arleshia Curry (John), Latoria Ziggler (Dante) Angelica Bess, Yolando Chessmon, all of Blountstown, FL and Catina Fanroy of Melbourne, FL

Three Brothers:  Davin Oliver (Althamease) of Tallahassee, FL, Vincent Simmons (Priscilla) of Germany and Kyle Smith (Jeanette) of Milton, FL     

Father & Mother-in-Law: Chester & Lottie McMillian of Chattahoochee, FL

Sisters-in-Law: Sharon Gilcrease; Dorothy McMillian, both of Quincy, FL; and Penny Williams of Chattahoochee, FL

Brothers-in-Law: Elijah McMillian of Chattahoochee, FL; and Darryl McMillian (Jessie) of Melbourne, FL

A Special Uncle and Aunt: Rev. Maurice Roland and Marilyn Gatlin Roland of Pensacola, FL

God parents: James and Margaret Bush of Grand Ridge, FL

God brother: James “Squeaky” Bush, Jr. and Godson: Sebastian J. Bush, both of Tampa, FL

And a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Mr. Arnett M. Flowers of Sneads, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.  He was a member of The Faith Temple Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ.  He was a retired Warden from the Federal Bureau of Prisons and retired from the United States Army.

Celebration of Life services were held Monday, September 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST from the sanctuary of the Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 401 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Chattahoochee FL, with the Rev. Samael McGlockton (Pastor), Minister Doretha Jackson, and  Reverend Dr. Rufus Wood officiating. Interment in the U.B.A Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories:

Wife: Mary Scott Flowers of Sneads, FL

Two Sons: Arnett G. Flowers of Panama City, FL and Lewis James Flowers, IV of Tallahassee, FL   

Two Daughters: Trisha E. Flowers Carter and Tonya Margaret Flowers Francois (Josaphet), both of Tallahassee, FL

Three Sisters: Dorothy Flowers Williams and Vivian Bates (Craig), both of Chattahoochee, FL and Vanessa Lowery Spears (Bobby) of Marianna, FL

Brother: Peter Brown Flowers of Tallahassee, FL

 And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law other relatives and many dear friends.