Ms. Nisa L. Brown of Marianna, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Jackson Hospital.  She was a member of Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church.  She was employed with Jackson County School Board as a Paraprofessional.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church 2891 Orange Street, Marianna, FL with Rev. Ronald D. Mizer, Pastor, Rev. Douglas Jones, Rev. Leroy Hall, Rev. Hollis McClendon, Presiding Elder James H. Davis and Pastor Adrian Staley, officiating.  Interment in the Antioch Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home was in charge.

She leaves to cherish her loving and precious memories: 

A loving and devoted mother: Betty Brown of Marianna, FL

Daughter: Brea Hayes of Marianna, FL

Son: Jevin Brown of Marianna, FL

Sister: Angela Brown James (Terrall) of Phenix City, AL

Brother: Quentin Brown of Marianna, FL

Four Aunts: Floy Hayes (Curtis) and Martha Speights (James), both of Marianna, FL; Mary 

Wells of Bradenton, FL; Catherine Clark of Orlando, FL

Uncle: Robert Brown Jr. (Pamela) of Marianna, FL

Nephew: Marquias Walker of Marianna, FL

Niece: Sariya Brown of Marianna, FL

Special Friend: Michael Morris of Chipley, FL

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

Bishop Willis L. Raines, Sr., of Sneads, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Signature Health Care at the Courtyard, Marianna, FL. 

Bishop Raines was the Pastor and founder of the United New Jerusalem Church of Jesus Christ in Mt. Pleasant, Florida. He was also the Chief and Founder of United New Jerusalem Church of Jesus Christ, Incorporated.

Homegoing services were held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. EST from the sanctuary of the Tabernacle Church of Christ Written in Heaven, 12425 Blue Star Highway, Gretna, FL 32333 with Bishop Willis Atkins, Bishop Willie Potter, Presiding Elder Done Kincy, Superintendent Delano Reed, Elder Willis Raines, Jr., Evangelist S. McMillion, Bishop Marvin Alls and Elder James Bighem, Officiating.

Interment in St. Peter Cemetery, Sneads, FL. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Bishop Raines leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted family:

Wife: Mother Emily B. Raines of Sneads, FL

Ten Sons: Willis L. Raines, Jr. (Jackie) of Marianna, FL; Gustavus Raines (Sandra) of Port St. Joe, FL; Broderick L. Raines (Angela) of Marianna, FL; Kenneth L. Raines (Sarah) of Duluth, GA; Leonard E. Raines (Lawanda) of Apoka, FL; Christopher A. Raines (Vanessa) of Tavares, FL; Kendrick V. Raines (Cynthia) of Chattahoochee, FL; Craig M. Raines of Killeen, TX; Carlos K. Raines (Angie)  of El Paso, TX and Jason L. Raines (Amanda) of New Orleans, LA

Seven Daughters: Belinda W. Hills of Tallahassee, FL; Karen D. Lewis (Reginald Sr.) of Sneads, FL; Angela E. McMillian (Darryl) and Sylvia L. Raines, both of Marianna, FL; Lavina L. Rodriguez (Nicky) of Pompano Bay, FL; Miranda S. Allen of Lawrenceville, GA and Elmira E. Allums (Niah) of Chattahoochee, FL

Two Brothers:  Arsko Raines (Jane) of Plainfield, NJ and Harris L. Raines and friend Eva of Sneads, FL

Sisters-in-Law: Inez Davis of Sneads, FL; Sharon Holmes, Evette Holmes and Brenda Holmes, all of Daytona Beach, FL

Brothers-in-Law: Willie Holmes and Samuel Holmes, both of Baton Rouge, LA

Godmother: Mother Margaret Atkins of Orlando, FL

Two Very Special Goddaughters: Pastor Carrie Chappman and Lisa McCallister and numerous additional godchildren

42 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great, Great Grandchild

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

The Reverend Doctor Ernest J. Only of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.

The Reverend Doctor Only was a member of the Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired United States Air Force veteran. To know him was to love him. 

Homegoing Celebration services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 2155 Highway 73 in Marianna, Florida where the Reverend Mark Dudley is the pastor with the Reverend Deblasis DeRon Johnson, the Reverend Dr. Samuel Everett, Minister Tony Hall, the Reverend Adrian D. Abner, and Pastor William Harvey officiating. Interment in the Buckhorn Cemetery in Marianna, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

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

A viewing will be held from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Vann Funeral Home. 

Dr. Only leaves to cherish his memories: A devoted and loving wife of 46 years: Mother Mae Alice Only; one daughter: Kinetra Only (Elwin) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two sons: Kevin J. Only (Cherie) of Miami, FL; and Kerry Only (Dr. Cecilie) of Charlotte, NC; thirteen grandchildren: Kaela Abner (Pastor Adrian) of Cottondale, FL; Shakevia Only of Miami, FL; Shakera Only of Miami, FL; Kobe Only of Lithonia, GA; Jayvon Only of Miami, FL; Kimora Cooper of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Kameron Only of Charlotte, NC; Kerri Only of Charlotte, NC; Unborn of Charlotte, NC; Victoria Matos of Melbourne, FL; Marianias Matos of New York; Micheal Cobb; and Steven Cobb; Ten great grandchildren: Kassidy Davis of Cottondale, FL; Michael Galvin; Mikayla Galvin; Mylichi Matos; Jaylen Sanders-Cobb; Brianna Cobb; Braxton Cobb; Tatiyana Roman; Anthony Cobb; and Amira Cobb;  two sisters: Louise Beal of Daytona, FL; Lois Only of New Jersey; two brothers: Ronnie Only (Andrea) of Washington, DC; and Thomas Only (Lillar) of Orlando, FL; four sisters in-law: Carrie Keel of Carol City, FL; Nettie M. Onley of Stockbridge, GA; Erma Only of Daytona, FL; and Ola Bell Sylvester of Marianna, FL; two brother in-laws: Retired Presiding Elder Bobby Keel (Evelyn) of Tampa, FL; and Melvin Keel (Dorothy) of Hollywood, FL; Eight  godchildren;  and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Ms. Eva M. Palmer of Greenwood, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Jackson Hospital.

She was a member of New Hoskie Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood, FL.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. from the sanctuary of New Hoskie Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood, Florida with the Pastor Dennis Libert, Rev. Eddie Bowers, Rev. Jessie Douglas, Rev. Dr. Will Daniels and Rev. Derrick Roulhac officiating. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Palmer will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 A.M till time for the service.

The viewing will be held Tuesday January 31, 2017 from 2:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M at Vann Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories a loving family:

Three Brothers: Isaiah (Helen) Adams, Gene Bythwood, and Bobby Adams

One Sister: Ida Mae Brown

Five Nieces: Lori Adams, Lynn Adams, Loretta (Joseph) Winfield, Lisa (James) Torres and Mona Adams

Four Great Nephews: Marques Gilliam; Zackary Ross; Devon Torres; and Joseph Winfield, Jr.

Four Great Nieces: Desirea Gilliam; Destinee Gilliam; Dominique Torres; and Zaria Smith

Goddaughters: Stacey Williams and her Children, who loved Eva dearly; Taleesha Murphy and Ivy Smith 

And a host of god grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, countless friends and family.

Mrs. Bessie Harvey Ferrell of Greenwood, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in the Marianna Health and Rehab Center of Marianna, FL.

She was a member of the Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church.  

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at the Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church of Marianna, FL with Bishop John McMillion, Rev. Waymond Roulhac, Rev. Felix Long and Rev. William Harvey, Pastor Officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ferrell will lie in repose at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories a loving and devoted family:

Loving Daughter and Caregiver:  Ruthie Barnes of Greenwood, FL

Foster Children: Regainer Gibbons (Elijah) of Tampa, FL and Frederick Barnes of St. Joseph, MO; 

Sisters-in-law: Betty Harvey of St. Louis, MO and Hattie Borders of Lake Wales, FL; Grandchildren: Claudell, Jasmine, Nolan, Jackie, Adalyn, Fred Jr, Winifred, Michael, Keilla, Latoya and Lakiesha

Special Nephew: Rev. William Harvey (Paterine) of Marianna, FL 

Special Niece: Helen Milton of Greenwood, FL

Special Friend who loved her like a mother: Ehrman Eldridge

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

Also employees of Elder Care and Senior Citizens of Jackson County, especially Kaye Braggs, Senior Companion for six years, the employees of Marianna Health and Rehabilitation – 3West and Covenant Hospice.

Mr. Clifford Johnson of Marianna, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on January 21, 2017.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at the Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend William Harvey, Pastor Officiating.  

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted family:

Mother: Betty Allen (Leroy) of St. Petersburg, FL

Six Sons: Clifford Johnson Jr, Clifford Bernard Johnson, La’Cliffton Johnson, NyShun Johnson, all of Marianna, FL; Kardarius Johnson and Kavonte Johnson, both of Tampa, FL

Three Daughters: Cliffeidah Johnson and NyKevia Johnson, both of Marianna, FL and Shi’Keema Johnson, of Tampa, FL

Two Sisters: Lucy Seabreeze of Wilson, NC and Derese Johnson of St. Petersburg, FL

Three Brothers: James Johnson (Leveta) of Houston, TX; Jeffe Bell (Lateisha) of Malone, FL and Sean Livingston of Marianna, FL

Two Aunts: Para Lee Johnson and Sara Louise Calhoun, both of St. Petersburg, FL

Three Uncles: Kenzie L. Johnson (Bennie Mae) of Clearwater, FL; Henry L. Johnson of St. Petersburg, FL and George McElroy (Cynthia) of Columbus, GA

Very Special Friends: Latisha Curry of Marianna, FL and Betty Dorsey of Tampa, FL

Four Grandchildren

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

Deacon Tensley L. Couch, Sr., age 93, a lifelong member of the Poplar Springs Community in Marianna, FL, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Orlando, FL.

Deacon T.L. Couch Sr. was a devoted member of the Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Senior Deacon upon his demise.

He was one of the oldest living Veterans in Jackson County.  He was drafted into the United States Army at a young age and fought in World War II and the Battle of the Bulge under the Command of General Patton.

Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. from the sanctuary of the Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church located at 2662 Poplar Springs Road Marianna, FL 32446 with Reverend Freddie Roulhac (Pastor), Reverend Randy McMillan and Reverend Robert Buttler, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Vann Funeral Home will be in charge.

A viewing will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

Mr. Couch will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.

Deacon T.L. Couch Sr. leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted family:

Four Sons: Douglas Couch (Katie) of Albany, GA, Tensley L. Couch Jr., (Brenda) of Ocala, FL, Marvin L. Couch (Helen) and Eddie Couch, both of Marianna, FL

Two Daughters: Lisette Johnson of Tampa, FL and Ondrail Couch of Orlando, FL

One Aunt: Ella Belle Couch of Clarksville, TN

Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Mr. Kelvin Thornton of Marianna, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Williams, Pastor, Rev. George Williams, Rev. Flavious Pittman, Rev. Joe Tripp Jr., and Rev. Ronnie Spears, officiating. 

Interment will be in the Buckhorn Cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

Mr. Thornton will lie in repose at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home Chapel.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories, a loving family:

Son: Kayri Thornton of Panama City, FL

Sister: Gail Spears (Rev. Ronnie) of Marianna, FL

Four Brothers: Tommie Blount (Jean), Edward Thornton (Jacqueline), James Thornton (Sallie) and Gary Thornton, all of Marianna, FL

Five Aunts: Jessie Mae Thornton of Arcadia, FL; Mordee Blount of Cottondale, FL; Thelma Blount and Carolyn Harmon (Thomas) both of Marianna, FL; Beatrice Blount of Miami, FL

One Grandson: Denim Thornton

God Sister: Inez Curry (Rev. Joseph) of Bascom, FL

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

Mr. Jimmie Davis, of Malone, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Marianna Convalescent Center.  

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at New Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church 5239 Liberty Hill Road Bascom, FL 32423 with Elder Dr. Nelson Wilson, Pastor officiating.  

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

Mr. Davis will lie in state at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.

The viewing will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Wife: Annie Ruth Davis of Malone, FL

Two Sons: Jimmie Davis Jr. (Lillian) of Tacoma, WA and Clyde Davis Sr. of Malone, FL

Two Daughters:  Clara Hunter (Ray) of Donaldsonville, GA and Joyce Smith of Malone, FL

Brother: Deacon J.W. Bowers of Leesburg, FL

Sister: Mary Ann Adolphus of Leesburg, FL

Mother-in-Law: Eldorado Smith of Bascom, FL

Two Sisters-in-Law: Linda Barnes (George) of Bascom, FL and Vennie Smith of Richmond, VA

Two Brothers-in-Law: George Smith (Thelma) and Joe Smith (Rose), both of Rochester, NY

Ten Grandchildren, twelve Great Grandchildren and one Great, Great Grandchild

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

Mr. Rodney R. Quarterman Jr., age 31, of Chattahoochee, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, February 23, 2017. 

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at The Sunland Center with Chaplain Ruth Moore and Rev. DeRon Johnson officiating. 

Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service. 

Mr. Quarterman will lie in repose at Sunland Chapel from 9:00 A.M. until time for the service.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Aunt: Maxine and numerous other relatives and dear friends.

Mr. Clauzell Barnes, 96, of Marianna, FL, formerly of Bascom, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday, February 27, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday March 11, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home Chapel, 4265 St. Andrews Street, Marianna, Florida with Pastor Abraham Johnson, Rev. Leroy McLeroy, Rev. William Harvey, and Elder Choice Barnes Officiating.

Interment in the Shiloh Cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home in charge 

A viewing will be held Friday March 10, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories a loving family:

Brother: Grady Barnes of Marianna, FL

Sister-in-Law: Bernice Barnes of Marianna, FL

Brother-in-Law: Harvey Murray (Ruth) of McCormick, South Carolina

Special Niece: Patricia Murray of Long Island, New York

Special Niece and Caretaker: Vonda Barnes of Marianna, FL;

A Special Cousin: Myrtle Martin of Bascom, FL

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

Mr. Tracy D. Robinson of Marianna, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Jackson Hospital.

He was a member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church of Marianna, FL.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dwight Cockerham, Pastor and Rev. Anthony Granberry officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

Mr. Robinson will lie in repose at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.

The viewing will be held Friday, March 10, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.  

The wake will be Friday, March 10, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories a loving family:

One Son: Tevin Robinson of Tallahassee, FL

Mother: Ethel M. Dickens of Miami, FL

Father: Edgar Robinson of Rochester, New York

Four Aunts: Acenia Dickens and Constance Dickens, both of Greenwood, FL; Doris Dickens of Miami, FL and Carolyn Anderson (Donald) of Killeen, TX

Reared as Brothers:  Kenyo Dickens of Pembroke Pines, FL and Demetrius Heatrice of Columbus, MS

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

Mr. Teddy Oliver of Malone, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his residence.

Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kathleen Smith McClain, Min. Lenoris Dixon and Elder Coleman Glover, officiating.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories a loving family:

Mother: Susie Oliver of Malone, FL

Father: William Oliver of Malone, FL

Three Brothers: Nikita Gibson of Orlando, FL; Eric Oliver (Latasha) and Kirk Oliver, both of Malone, FL

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

Ms. Josie Bell Reeves, age 80, of Blountstown, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Jackson Hospital. 

Ms. Reeves was a member of the Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. She retired from the Calhoun County School Board.  To know her was to love her.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:00 PM from the sanctuary of the Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 16076 SE River Street in Blountstown, Florida with the Reverend Angus Jackson, Jr. (pastor) and the Reverend David Rhone, Sr., officiating. Interment will be in the Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Ms. Reeves will lie in state at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Ms. Reeves leaves to cherish a lifetime precious memories, a loving family:

Four Daughters: Barbara Ann Freeman of San Diego, California; Cynthia E. Baker of Blountstown, Florida; Elder Shelia Yvonne Baker-Trammell and her husband Paterick of Spring Lake, North Carolina; and Karen Denise Baker of Fayetteville, North Carolina

Two Sons: Joseph Daniel Baker; and Lyndom B. Baker both of Blountstown, Florida

Thirteen Grandchildren: Oscar, Jr., Erikia, Teresa, Latoya, Acquinonette, Michael, Devin, Lyndom, II, Jolethia, Damaris, Jocelyn, Jasmine, and Israel

Special Great Grandchildren: Jamarcus, Javon, Jordan, Janysia, Josie, Brandon, Yasmine, and Zariah; numerous other great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren

Godchildren: Kenyari Norton of Woodville, Florida, Bryson White and Benjamin White both of Blountstown, Florida

Special Friends: Beatrice Moore; Carrie Baker; and Mary Lee Mosley all of Blountstown, Florida

An Adopted Daughter: Shelia Solomon of Bristol, Florida

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

Mrs. Hazel Gibson Barnes of Marianna, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday, March 31, 2017 at her residence.

She was a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of Union Grove High School, Class of 1964.  She was a retiree of Jackson Hospital.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Riley Henderson, Pastor, Officiating. 

Interment will be in the McChapel Cemetery.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Two Sons: Demetrius Gibson (Tammy) of Pensacola, FL and Andre Gibson (Kawandra) of Marianna, FL

One Daughter: Shaleigh Barnes of Marianna, FL

One Brother: Charles Gibson of Marianna, FL

Three Sisters: Dorothy Gilbert and Jeanetta Green, both of Marianna, FL and Annie Ruth Dixon of Ft. Walton, FL

Six Grandsons: Devonte, DeAndre and Demetrius Gibson, Jr., and Tevin Padgett, all of Penascola, FL; Javarious Gibson of Greenwood, FL and Zander Martin of Rome, GA

Five Granddaughters: Demetria and DeLeigha Gibson, both of Pensacola, FL; Halle Gibson of Tallahassee, FL; Harmoni and Jade Gibson, both of Marianna, FL

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

Mrs. Glendora Peggy Brunson Thomas, age 56, of Lynn Haven, FL formerly of the Holy Neck Community and the granddaughter of the late Tom Keys, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on April 5, 2017 in the Bay Medical Center of Panama City, FL.

Mrs. Thomas was a member of Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida and employed by the Lynn Haven Fire Department. She was a 1978 graduate of Marianna High School.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at the Holy Neck Missionary Baptist Church 3395 Cemetery Rd. Campbellton, FL 32426 with Rev. Richard Peterson, Pastor, Rev. Henry E. Taylor, Rev. Felix Long, Jr., Elder James Russ and Rev. James Keys, Officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held on Friday, 14, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Thomas will lie in repose at the church from 11:00 A.M. until time for the service. 

Mrs. Thomas leave to cherish her precious memories a loving and devoted family:

Mother: Creola Keys of Lynn Haven, Florida

Father: Leavie Thomas of Jacksonville, Florida

Two Daughters: Malesha Brunson and Keosha Brunson both of Lynn Haven, Florida

Four Sisters: Gloria Thomas of Ft. Myers, FL; Lisa Washington (Gregory), Terressa Johns, and Sonya Williams (Alfred), all of Jacksonville, FL

One Brother: Leavie Thomas (Tezra) of Jacksonville, FL

One Step Brother: James Harrell of Jacksonville, FL

Four Aunts: Emma Jones and Bobbie Keys, both of Campbellton, FL; Ida Keys and Brenda Keys, both of Lynn Haven, FL

Uncles: Tom Keys Jr. (Shirley) and Alonzo Keys, both of Panama City, FL and Rev. James Keys (Dorothy) of Pontiac, MI

Three Grand Children

A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends and adopted family of the Lynn Haven Fire Department.

Mr. Eddie Poke of Miami, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 7, peacefully with his family at his bedside. He was 91 years old. He was the husband of the late Earnestine Robinson Poke formerly of Marianna. He was a longtime member at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Miami. He expressed that he wanted to go back to his old church, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. His request was granted on April 1 in a brief ceremony in his hospital room under the leadership of Pastor T. T. Shellman, Sr.

He loved to sing and for more than 60 years traveled the Southeastern United States with his quartet group, the Sons of Faith (originally The Rising Sons). He was noted for his deep bass voice and often came to Marianna to visit family. Upon each visit, he would readily accept invitations to sing. He was captured on video just hours before his passing singing one of his favorite songs, “Where Will I Be When That First Trumpet Sounds”. Moments later, he answered the Master’s call.

Local survivors include: his Brother-in-law, Minister Earnest Robinson; a niece, Brenda Jones and her husband Pastor Michael L. Jones; nephews: Howard Robinson and Calvin Clemmons. 

Celebration of Life services were held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Goulds, Florida with Jay Funeral Home of Perrine, Florida in charge of the arrangements.  

Local information is provided by Vann Funeral Home.

Mr. Roscoe Cheese, of Pensacola, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was a member of the Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church and a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University.

He was a coach at Booker T. Washington High School and Counselor at Escambia High School.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 12 Noon at the Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church 201 W. Leonard St. Pensacola, FL with Elder Dr. Bernard C. Yates, Officiating

Joe Morris and Sons Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL, will be in charge of the service.

Interment will be in the Holy Cross cemetery, Pensacola, FL.

Mr. Cheese will lie in repose at the church from 11:00 A.M. until time for the service.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories, a loving and devoted family:

Three Daughters: Twana Jordan (Moses) of Tampa, FL; Jacqueline Walker and Letida Cheese, both of Pensacola, FL

One Sister: Lula C. Vann (Charles) of Marianna, FL

Numerous Grandchildren and Great, Grandchildren

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

Information provided by Vann Funeral Home.

Mrs. Naomi Roberts, age, 97, of Greenwood, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Jackson Hospital.

She was a member of the Trinity’s Troops of Renewed Christians.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Vann Funeral Home Chapel 4265 St. Andrews St. Marianna, FL 32448 with Rev. Verne Skeete, Officiating.

Interment will be in the Beulah Land Cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held Friday, April 28, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Vann Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Two Sons: James Ingram and Richard Ingram (Susie), both of Miami, FL

Four Daughters: Rev. Dorothy Collie of Greenwood, FL; Linda Baker (Ernest) of Opa-locka, FL; Mildred Robert and Fredericka Roberts, both of Miami, FL

And a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and the Trinity’s Troops of Renewed Christians.

Mrs. Inez Snelling Curry of Bascom, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.

Mrs. Curry was a member of the New Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Second West Florida Missionary Baptist Association located at 4110 Herring Avenue in Marianna, Florida 32448 with the Reverend Joseph G. Curry, Elder Dr. Nelson Wilson (pastor), Reverend Freddie Roulhac, Reverend Robert Wooden, and the Reverend Joseph Jackson officiating. Interment in the Holy Neck Cemetery in Campbellton, Florida. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Curry will lie in repose from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home. 

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

A Loving Husband: Reverend Joseph G. Curry of Bascom, Florida

One Son: Ron Bellamy (Camisha) of Jacob, FL

Three Daughters: Sherice Curry of Dothan, AL; Stephanie Curry of Greenwood, FL; and Annett Curry of Marianna, FL

Father: Ramon Dickens (Betty) of Cotttondale, FL

Two Brothers: James Godwin, Jr. (Tannikka) of Marianna, FL; and Reverend Devon Dickens (Bobby) of Pensacola, FL

Two Sisters: Barbara Wynn of Marianna, FL; and Angela Robins (Willie) of Navarre, FL

Fourteen Grandchildren

Three Great Grandchildren

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many dear friends.