Wallace “Gene” Wester, of Morehead City, NC died September 22, 2016.

He was born in Tallahassee, Florida, March 16, 1941, to George Wastine “Buck” Wester, and Doris Lillian Dean Wester. Gene graduated from Leon High School in Tallahassee.

He spent his entire distinguished career working in the Information Technology field.  He was a pioneer in the industry, and was responsible for early design and implementation of software, including an early Data Base Management System and Law Enforcement applications for Records Management and Computer Assisted Dispatch.  Starting with the State of Florida, he moved on to the Planning Research Corporation (PRC) and other national companies on the leading edge of computer software technology, such as Ford Aerospace and Space Systems Loral.  He eventually retired from Lockheed Martin, Colorado Springs, designing and implementing software in the aerospace industry.

Gene was also a “Mountain Man” at heart and loved to participate in reenactment “rendezvous” celebrations.  He built his own black powder weapons and fashioned his leather garb true to the period.  He was an excellent shot, well versed in the lifestyle he adored, and was a stickler for historical accuracy.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Nelson Wester of Morehead City, NC; son Chris (Andrea) Wester of Champlin, MN and Elizabeth (Andrew) Reid of Morehead City, NC; sister Ramona (Howard) Hunt of Lewisburg, WV; brother George “Butch” (Evelyn) of Leesburg, GA; sister Linda of Tallahassee, FL and brother Jerry of Nashville, TN.  Also five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, a son Peter, a son David, and a daughter Jennifer.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016, at 2:00 pm at the Wester Cemetery in Sneads, FL with Rev. Robert Johns officiating.  The American Legion will perform full military honors.  Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida, is in charge of arrangements. Phone 850-593-9900.

John William Owens born August 20, 1941 left this earth on Monday October 3, 2016 to join his wife of 50 years, Vernice Ann Owens in heaven.  John was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Blanche Owens and two brothers, James Walter Owens, his twin, who passed away at birth, and Ray Owens. John leaves behind two sons, D.D. Owens and wife Malisa with granddaughter Tori Owens and Stacy Owens and wife Dana with granddaughter Kristyn Owens.  He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

John especially enjoyed fishing with his son D.D. and spending time with granddaughter Tori.

Funeral services will be held at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, FL on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM CDT with Rev. Juno Douglas officiating.  Committal and Interment Services will follow at Dykes Cemetery in Grand Ridge, FL.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements.  PH 850-593-9900.

Charles A. Burke, age 76 of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away on October 16, 2016.  Charles was born in Grand Ridge, Florida on June 22, 1940.   Charles was a member of the Grand Ridge Masonic Lodge #169 and was of the Baptist faith.  Charles enjoyed fishing when he was able and looked forward to breakfast each morning at Blondies, but most of all he loved his grandchildren and spending time with them.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents W.P. and Marie Burke.

Charles is survived by his wife of many years Myra S. Burke; a son, Charles A. Burke, Jr. and wife Lisa of Grand Ridge, FL; a step-son, Jon Pelt and wife Shanna of Tallahassee, FL; one daughter, Benet Johnson and husband Jeff of Grand Ridge; two brothers Bobby Burke of Marianna, FL and Gene Burke of Houston, TX; one sister Colleen Snider of Lake Greenwood, SC; six grandchildren; Jeffrey Johnson, Charles A. Burke, III and wife Connie, Marissa Burke, Cydney Johnson, Matt Johnson, Mason Johnson and three great grandchildren, Aaron, Sean and Adrianna Miller.

Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 3:00 PM CDT.  Committal and Interment Services will follow at Carpenter Cemetery in Grand Ridge, Florida.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Norma Jean Harper, lovingly known as Jean, at the age of 75 of Sneads passed away at her home early Monday morning, October 24, 2016 surrounded by her family.  She lived life to the fullest, she enjoyed her family and friends, painting, riding the roads and going to hear Freedom Hill Quarter with the “Golden Girls”. 

 She is preceded in death by her beloved husband W.B. Harper, Jr and her parents Isia and Dollie Neel.

 Jean is survived by one daughter, Sheila Harper Glover and husband, Anthony; three grandchildren, Jack Glover and wife Shandra, Krystal Glover Graham and husband Shawn, Braxton Glover and wife Aimee; seven great-grandchildren, Jon Michael, Emily, Lacee, Lily, Tate, Scout Glover and Glover Graham; two sisters, Nan Brown, Betty (David) Lanier; one brother, Buddy (Linda) Neel and special friend Lucy Neel.  She also leaves behind many loving relatives and friends. 

 Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at El Bethel Assembly of God with Anthony Glover and Clinton Howell officiating. 

 The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at El Bethel Assembly of God. 

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Myrle Theresia Barfield, age 83 of Cypress, Florida passed away peacefully on October 24, 2016 at her home.  Myrle was born in Greensboro, Florida but had resided in Jackson County for past 77 years.  She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working in the yard, tending to her flowers and visiting daily with family, friends and especially her grandchildren. 

Myrle was preceded in death by two sons:  James Carl Barfield and William Stevie Barfield and one sister Nadara Williams.

Myrle is survived by her husband, Mr. James Barfield; one son Carey F. “Rickey” Barfield; three grandchildren, August (Jeff) Keller of Fruitland Park, FL, Kelley (Chris) Baker of Albuquerque, NM and Cary (Danielle) Barfield of Chipley, FL; two great granddaughters, Sky Keller of Fruitland Park, FL and Kara Baker of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter in law, Martha Barfield of Melbourne, FL; and special friends Billy and Pearline Pratt.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday October 27, 2016 at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida.  Funeral Services will follow visitation at 2:00 PM CDT with Rev. Rolan Bamberg officiating.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Annie Loren Campbell McDaniel, age 84, of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016, in Panama City, Florida. She was a member of the El Bethel Assembly of God Church in Grand Ridge, Florida where she taught Sunday School, Bible Study and very active in Women’s Missions for many years. She loved visiting the sick and shut-ins and providing meals to many friends and neighbors. Her passion was God, her family, church, home, community and her flowers.

She is survived by one daughter, Belinda Haury and husband Charlie of Jacksonville, Fla., two sons, Burt McDaniel and wife Tammy of Ashville, N.C., Bob McDaniel and wife Denisa of Sneads, Fla., 17 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends.

 She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy McDaniel Warren and her beloved husband of 54 years, Hubert E. (Muggins) McDaniel.

 Visitation with the family will take place Wednesday from 5:00 till 7:00 pm C.S.T., November 16, 2016, at El Bethel Assembly of God Church in Grand Ridge. Funeral services will take place at El Bethel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Clinton Howell officiating on Thursday at 10:00 am C.S.T. followed by interment at Dykes Cemetery in Sneads.

 Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida (850) 593-9900 is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Eunice Mildred Ranew, 93, a native of Youngstown, Florida and lifelong resident of Jackson County, Florida, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2016.  She was a retired Charge Aide with the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida.  She was of the Holiness Faith and attended Sneads Assembly of God Church.  Eunice was a faithful homemaker and beloved Mother, Aunt and Grandmother.  Her quilting and canning abilities were well known along with her love of gardening and fishing.

Eunice is survived by her son, Irving Ranew and his wife Shirley of Sneads, Florida;  her brother-in-law, Tommy Barfoot and sister-in-law, Betty Weeks, both of Sneads;  grandchildren, Gary Smith and wife Rhonda of Marianna, Deanna Orshall and husband Tommy, Kevin Ranew and wife Dusty of Greenwood, Misty Ranew and fiancé Neal Williams of Sneads, and Wendy Eubanks and husband Cy of Blountstown; great-grandchildren, Lauren Smith of Marianna, Dustin Gay, Logan Smith, Devin Ranew, Dylan Ranew and Lucas Ranew of Greenwood, Mackenzie and Cydnee Eubanks of Blountstown; three great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Wesley Ranew of Sneads; a son Ronald Ranew and wife Nancy of Sneads; sisters, Leona Barfoot of Sneads and Ruth Smith of Bossier City, LA.; a brother Frank Weeks of Sneads, and a nephew Tim Barfoot of Sneads.

Visitation with the family will take place Friday, December 2, 2016, from 10:00 till 11:00 AM CST, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel in Sneads, Florida, with Funeral Services at 11:00.  Rev. Juno Douglas will be officiating.  Committal and Interment Services will follow at Pope Cemetery in Sneads.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads is in charge of arrangements.  For information, call 850-593-9900.

Mrs. Bonnie Teresa Wright, 68, a 30 year resident of Sneads, Florida passed away peacefully Friday, December 2, 2016.  She was a retired Nurse with Bay Medical Sacred Heart in Panama City, Florida. She was a member of Sneads Assembly of God Church.   Bonnie was a faithful homemaker and beloved wife, mother, aunt and grandmother.  Bonnie’s quilting and crafting abilities were well known along with her love of flower gardening. Bonnie loved her grandchildren dearly and spending time with them.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 50 years, David (Nick) Wright; two sons, David Stephen Wright and his wife Amber of Panama City, Florida, and Gary Michael Wright of Sneads, Florida; two brothers, Francis Douthit of Haines City, Florida and Robert Douthit of Sneads, Florida; one half-brother, Randy Douthit of Macon, GA; three grandchildren, Jacob Wright, Justin Wright, and Audrey Wright all of Panama City, Florida and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at Sneads First Assembly of God Church on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM CST with Rev. Juno Douglas officiating. 

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads is in charge of arrangements.

James Wayne Mears, 66, of Cypress, FL., died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL.

Wayne was born in Marianna, and remained a lifelong native of Jackson County. He was a graduate of Marianna High School, and served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He was a graduate of Chipola College and Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a minor in English.

Wayne was an avid sportsman, and a talented ballplayer. Among his achievements, awards, and recognitions, were- “First-Team, All-American, All-Time Baseball Record, 1974.” at Chipola College. Wayne also received the prestigious, “All-Time Letterman, 1975.” at Florida State University. Wayne’s sports legacy remains archived, and will always be remembered throughout the history of Florida State Baseball.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, J.H. and Lucille Mears, and two sisters, Doris Alday and Estella Bishop. Survivors include his sons, James Wayne Mears Jr. (Jay) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Jered Thomas Mears (JT) of Tallahassee, FL., Christopher Wayne Mears (Sockafer) of Cypress, FL., and John Michael Mears (Mikey) of Ft. Worth, TX.; one grandson, Joshua Mears; one brother, Ralph Mears of Cypress, FL., and three sisters, Jean Hevener and Husband Don of Tullahoma, TN.; Martha Jo Rogers and husband, Donnie of Cypress, FL.; and Marsha “Bootsie” Conrad and husband, Steve of Cypress, FL.; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 3 o’clock PM CST with Rev. David Pippin, officiating. The services will be held at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home, on HWY 90 East in Sneads, FL. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Bonita “Bonnie” Ann Glisson, 70, a native of Concord, Mass., and resident of this area for the past forty years, passed away quietly at her home in Grand Ridge, Florida, Thursday, December 15, 2016, with her family attending.  She was a member of the Salem Weslyan Methodist Church, of Grand Ridge, Florida, enjoyed the Womens Group of the Church and helping with the needful Spanish Groups.  She was also dedicated to Veterans Concerns and helping with the people in need.  She had retired as Warden’s Secretary with River Junction Correctional Institution in Chattahoochee, Florida.

Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Kevin Glisson and Mitchell Glisson, both of Sneads, Florida;   a sister Donna Levesque;   and a brother, Ralph Bobnis of Daytona Beach Area, Florida;  three grand children, Austin Wright, Kearston Glisson and Kade Glisson;  also many friends who will miss her greatly. 

Visitation with the family will take place Monday, December 19, 2016, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel, in Sneads, Florida from 1:00 till 2:00 PM CST with Funeral Services starting at 2:00 PM CST at the Chapel with Rev. Charles Kleiser officiating.    Committal and Interment Services will follow at Circle Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements.  PH  850-593-9900

Mr. Jesse Merrill Gable, 73, a lifelong resident of this area, passed away in Marianna, Florida, after a lengthy illness.  He was a member of the Sneads Assembly of God Church and had retired as Maintenance Supervisor with the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida. Mr. Gable was also a  U. S. Army Veteran .  Merrill loved working on cars and was a very loving and caring father and grandfather to his family. 

Merrill is survived by his precious wife of 52 years, Erma Gable of Sneads, Florida;  his mother-in-law, Ida M. Hansford of Altha, Florida;  his son, Randall Gable and his wife Lori and two grandchildren, Noah and Codey Gable of Lithia, Florida;  his sister, Vickie Porter and her husband Johnny of Sneads;  his brother, Richard Gable and his wife Sallie of Grand Ridge, Florida;  and numerous nieces and nephews.  Merrill was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse F. Gable and Alice E. Gable, a brother, Howard F. Gable and a sister, Margaret E. Aaron.

Visitation with the family will take place Friday, December 23, 2016, 5:00 till 7:00 PM CST, at Sneads Assembly of God Church in Sneads, Florida.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, 10:00 AM CST, December 24, 2016, at Sneads Assembly of God Church in Sneads with Rev. Juno Douglas, Rev. Gary Gable and Johnny Fonteneot  officiating.  Committal and Interment Services will follow at Pope Cemetery in Sneads, Florida.  American Legion Post 241 will be performing Honors for this Veteran.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements.  For information please call 850-593-9900.

Coach James W. Pelham born January 22, 1942 passed away on January 1, 2017.  James touched many in his life. 

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach and mentor.  James taught history and began coaching in 1965 at Havana High School and moved to Quincy Shanks High School in 1970.  He had many accomplishments as a coach; he was inducted into the Coaches Hall of Fame on March 17, 1991.  He loved coaching and had a genuine, kind, loving soul.  He was also a committed deacon at Caverns Road Church of Christ. 

James is survived by his wife, Gail Beasley Pelham; two sons, Wade Weeks (Jennifer) of Tallahassee, Florida and West Weeks of Marianna, Florida; a brother Jack Pelham (Pat) of Tallahassee, Florida; four grandchildren, Conner, Caden, Claire and David; a nephew, Travis Pelham (Kimberly); a niece Scotti Vaughan (Jeremy); a great niece Rhyan Kimberly Pelham and two great nephews Jaxon Pelham and Jerrett Vaughan.

Services are as follows: Visitation Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 5-7 P.M. CST at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home and Funeral Services Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM CST at Caverns Road Church of Christ in Marianna, Florida.  Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Chattahoochee, Florida.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Howard “Chuck” O. Goodson, 70, a lifelong resident of this area passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 peacefully at home.  Howard was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Howard was a member of the Shady Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church.  Howard loved hunting and fishing, but particularly enjoyed traveling.  Howard especially loved spending time with his precious grandchildren.

Howard is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 48 years, Hilda Goodson of Grand Ridge, FL; one daughter, Heidi Goodson Alexander and husband George of Sneads, FL; one son, Howie Goodson, II and his wife Allison of Marianna, FL; two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Milton Goodson II and wife Alice of Elmore, AL and Allen Goodson and wife Shirley of Sneads, FL; four grandchildren, Lee Gates, Caleb Alexander, Meg Alexander, and Cooper Alexander; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Jack Gates as well as many nieces and nephews that he cherished as well.

Memorial Services will be held at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 10:00AM CST.  American Legion Post 241 will perform full Military Honors following Chapel Services.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be sent to the Sneads High School Foundation at 7839 Howell Road Sneads, Florida  32460

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. David Keith Christen, 77, a native of Tampa, Florida moving here from Mexico Beach, Florida and residing here in Jackson County, Florida since 2003, was self employed as an Indian Goods Trader in New Mexico.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed the work and art of trading in merchandise.

David is survived by his daughter, D. Jo Christen and his son, Sean J. Christen, both of Santa Fe, New Mexico;  a brother, Craig M. Christen of Monett, MO;  three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A Memorial Service is being planned for a later date and will be announced.  Call Lanier-Andler Funeral Home at 850-593-9900 for details.

Georgia Ann Alday, age 72, a resident of Chattahoochee, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Marianna, Florida. Ms. Alday lived most of her life in Chattahoochee, having moved from Hosford, Florida as a child. She is survived by a son, Donald Jeter of Cypress; three daughters, Marianne (Howard) Kelley of Grand Ridge, Amy (Gary) Oxendine of Sneads, and Tonya (C.J.) Edenfield of Chattahoochee; a brother Jeffery “Shorty” (Marie) Roberts of Chattahoochee; a sister, Peggy Clark of Chattahoochee; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Renie Roberts ;a daughter, Peggy Olivia Alday and a brother, James “Jimmy” Roberts.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM EST February 15,2017 at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads.  Visitation will be one hour before service. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Chattahoochee.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements.  PH 850-593-9900.

Donald Alvin Shepard was born in Clearwater, Florida on January 31, 1935.  He graduated from Largo High School in 1953.  He joined the Army in 1954, serving decorated tours in Korea, Japan, Germany, and Vietnam with his Post Station being Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He retired from the Army in 1974 and moved to Micanopy, Fl.  He went to Santa Fa College studying Horticulture and Farm Management, graduating with a 4.0 GPA.  He had been a local resident since 2002, a longtime member of Sneads First United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 241.  He enjoyed spending time with family, traveling and wood carving.

He is survived by his precious wife of 43 years Marjorie Ann Edwards Wray Shepard; one daughter, Deborah Lee Shepard Gillispie; one son, Charles Allen Wray and wife Edith Wray; two sisters, Carol Shepard Russell and husband Eldon and Willie May Shepard; three brothers, Ralph Shepard, Sam Shepard and wife Sue, and David Shepard; five grandchildren, Daniel, Devon, Emily, Melissa, Alex and four great grandchildren.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Samuel I. and Elva Mae Shepard and a sister Betty Joe Shepard Strickland.

Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM CST at Lanier – Andler Funeral Home with Funeral Services on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 2:30 PM CST at Sneads First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Ernie Gray officiating.  Interment will follow at Pope Cemetery in Sneads, Florida.   

The American Legion will perform full military honors.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida, is in charge of arrangements. Phone 850-593-9900.

Mrs. Carolyn A. Allen, 65, a native of and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Florida was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.  She loved to be out in her garden tending to her flowers and she loved to go fishing whenever the opportunity presented itself. She loved her precious grandchildren and always found time to spend with them.

Carolyn is survived by her very loving husband, Nelson Allen, Sr. of Sneads, Florida;  her two daughters, Melissa Varn and husband John of Dellwood, Florida and Nelwyn Luman and her husband Jonathan of Stonefield Community, Florida; her son, Nelson Allen, Jr. and his wife Amy of Sneads;    two sisters, Mary Alice Neal of Tampa, Florida and Diane Phillips of Panama City, Florida;  a brother, Ronald Edenfield of Tampa and also five grandchildren, Ashleigh Varn, Drake Luman, Kennice Luman, Russell Allen and Ella Allen.  Carolyn was preceded in death by three brothers, C. G. Edenfield, Paul Edenfield and Michael Edenfield; one sister, Pauline Jones; and a half-brother, Frankie Midyette.

Visitation with the family will commence Friday, March 3, 2017, 6:00 till 8:00 PM CST, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida.  Funeral Services will be at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10;00 AM CST, with Rev. Gary Gable, Rev. Mike Allen and Rev. Bill Pevy officiating, followed by committal and interment Serivice at Dellwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Dellwood, Florida.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida, is in charge of arrangements.  Ph  850-593-9900.

Mrs. Ruth Elaine Maggi, 64, passed away peacefully at her home, in Sneads, Florida.  Ruth had been a proud den mother and scout master for the Boy Scouts and had also spent time as a crossing guard and EMT while living in New Hampshire.  She was a member of the Sneads Assembly of God Church.  She was a loving and generous person.  She loved to read and knit in her spare time.  Ruth was a loving, kind woman who was a natural  caregiver.

She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Edward Maggi of Sneads, Florida;   two sons, John Coates (Linda) of Two Egg, Florida and Jeff Coates (Jennifer) of Concord, New Hampshire; two brothers Lorin and James Newell of Manchester, New Hampshire; two sisters, Christine and Valerie; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The family of Ruth Maggi will be in charge of the arrangements, but feel free to call Lanier-Andler Funeral Home at 850-593-9900 for details.

Mr. Gary Michael Wright, age 43 of Sneads, Florida passed away on March 9, 2017 in Marianna, Florida.  Gary was born in Tampa, Florida on January 18, 1974.  He was an avid Sportsman and genuinely loved life.  Gary dearly loved his family and spending time with them. 

Gary is survived by one son, Jacob “Jake” Wright of Panama City, FL; his father, David “Nick” Wright of Sneads, FL; one brother, David Steven Wright and his wife Amber of Panama City, FL; one niece and one nephew; as well as, a host of other family and friends. 

Gary was preceded in death by his loving mother Bonnie Douthit Wright.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM CDT and a private Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM CDT both at 8142 Old Spanish Trail Sneads, FL.

In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made to The American Cancer Society at 2012 –A Lisenby Avenue, Panama City, FL  32405

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Allie J. McDaniel, born to Tom and Trudy Johnson on February 16, 1925, passed peacefully at Marianna Health and Rehab on March 25, 2017.  Allie loved fishing, gardening and was well known for her cooking and canning abilities.  Her passion was God, her family, church, home, and community.

 Allie is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Gainey and husband Buddy of Ashford, AL; two sons, Raymond McDaniel and wife Ruth of Tallahassee, FL and Richard McDaniel and wife Kathy of Rockledge, GA; one sister Margie May; two brothers Hershel McDaniel and Johnnie Earl McDaniel; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends.

 Allie is preceded in death by her beloved husband Daniel McDaniel and one son Eugene McDaniel.

 Visitation with the family will take place Tuesday from 6:00 till 8:00 pm CDT, March 28, 2017, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home.  Funeral services will take place at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Juno Douglas and Rev. James Swafford officiating on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 11:00 am CDT followed by interment at Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Ridge.

 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Covenant Hospice 4215 Kelson Avenue, Suite E, Marianna, FL  32446 or to The American Cancer Society 2012-A Lisenby Avenue, Panama City, FL  32405

 Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida (850) 593-9900 is in charge of the arrangements.