Mr. James Calvin Andrews, age 67, lifelong resident of Chattahoochee, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife present with him.  He attended the First United Methodist Church in Chattahoochee and was an avid FSU Seminole Fan.  He had retired as a Vocational Counselor with the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee. 

Calvin is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Kathryn Morgan Andrews;  his faithful dog, Spanky;  a sister, Janet Andrews (Dilip) of New Mexico;  his niece, Danielle Ronis and nephew, Zakary Ronis (Christina).  He was preceded in death by his father, James Patrick Andrews and his mother, Mildred Hewett Andrews McClure (Mac).

Graveside Services were held at 10:00 AM EDT on Monday, October 16, 2017, at Dykes Cemetery in Sneads, Florida.  Visitation immediately followed at the First United Methodist Church in Chattahoochee after which there was a lunch for the family in the Fellowship Hall furnished by their church family ladies. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Operating Budget, 18 West Marion St., Chattahoochee, Florida 32324. 

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

Jimmy Wayne Cox, 60, passed away at his home in Sneads, Florida on Sunday, October 15, 2017.  Coming from Climax, Georgia Jimmy had lived in Sneads for the past two years. Jimmy was a retired farmer and loved fishing, cooking and having fish fry’s, and spending time with his family especially his precious grandchildren. 

Jimmy is survived by his two daughters, Barbara Wells and Jacqueline Herrera both of Bainbridge, GA; one son, Marcus Cox (Renee) of Sneads, FL; his mother, Bessie Hand of Bainbridge, GA; three sisters, Linda Johnson of Savannah, GA, Jolene Knight of Dothan, AL and Brenda Philips of Savannah, GA; two brothers, Cecil Cox of Savannah, GA and Ben Cox of Augusta, GA; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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

Johnney Earl McDaniel was born to Jessie and Trudy McDaniel on January 19, 1941. He took the hand of his Lord and passed peacefully to his Heavenly Home on October 25, 2017.  Johnney Earl worked in construction all of his life. He loved to build beautiful things and the fruits of his labor can be seen in his community, his state, and his country. “Mr. Johnney” worked on the construction of the Rio Grande Dam in the 1960’s. He spent many years on the construction of many beautiful buildings in Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Jacksonville.   In 1981, he built the first Miss Sneads and Little Miss Sneads float for the National Peanut Festival Parade and another NPF float when his second daughter also represented the community as 1984 Miss Sneads. He enjoyed fishing, spending time on his tractor working on his vegetable gardens, NASCAR, visiting historic home sites, and making others laugh.  He spent the latter part of his building career working on construction with the Florida Department of Corrections. Many of the homes and businesses in Sneads and Jackson County show his love for creating things with his hands. He loved his community and his family. He was a kind generous person who enjoyed helping others.  He especially loved his grandchildren and spending time with them. His sense of humor, love of people, and soft heart for animals who needed a good home will be greatly missed. More than anything, he loved his Savior and lived his life showing the love of Christ to others.

Johnney Earl is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marcelle McKinnie McDaniel; one daughter, Cathy Denise Davis of Franklin, TN; one sister Margie May (Charlie) of Cypress, FL; one brother Hershel McDaniel of Dickerson, TX; three grandchildren, Taylor Davis, Trent Davis, and Jance Jarvis as well as several nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends.

Johnney Earl is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, two brothers and one daughter, Tonnia McDaniel Jarvis.

Visitation with the family will take place Sunday afternoon from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM CDT, October 29, 2017, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home.  Funeral services will take place at Sneads Assembly of God Church with Rev. Juno Douglas officiating on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 1:30 PM CDT followed by interment at Waldorff Cemetery in Grand Ridge.

Mr. George Allan Segrest, age 87, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Florida, and member of the First Baptist Church in Sneads, Florida, went to be with his Lord Monday, October 30, 2017, in Blountstown, Florida after a lengthy illness.  He was career Military from the time he could join and retired from the U. S. Army with services during Korea and Vietnam.  During that time, he earned four Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star with V for Valor.  George was a member of the American Legion Post 241 and will be presented with military honors at graveside.  He loved his family and grandkids, building and doing many activities with them.  George was preceded in death by his parents James Jefferson and Lillie Segrest, two brothers and one son, John Jefferson Segrest.

George is survived by his loving wife, Eula Mae Segrest of Grand Ridge, Florida;  two daughters, Georgia Ann Hardee and husband David of Snellville, Georgia and Janine Reed and husband Melvin of Oxford, North Carolina;  a sister, Gwen Johnson and husband Robert of Grand Ridge, Florida;  four grandchildren, Christopher Hardee and wife Staci,  Emily Moore and husband Austin,  Shawn Reed and wife Jody  and  Joshua Reed and wife Whitney;  six great grandchildren, Grace Hardee,  Bradford Hardee,  Samuel Hardee,  Lily Moore,  Lucy Moore  and  Erin Kate Reed.

Visitation with the family will take place from 5:00 till 7:00 PM CST, November 2, 2017, at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida.  Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, November 3, 2017, 2:00 PM CST, at Sneads First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Johns and Rev. Mathew Basford officiating, followed by Committal and Interment at Shady Grove Cemetery, Jackson County, Florida. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to a favorite charity of choice.  Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements, 850-593-9900.

John “Sonny” Nelson born July 01, 1973 tragically passed away at his home in Sneads, Florida on Saturday October 28, 2017.  An avid music lover he would attend any concert, music festival, or band practice he could get to. His greatest joy in life was watching his nieces Logan and Allie Ann and the Sneads Pirates Volleyball team “bring home the bling”, and spending hours with his nephew Parker Bowen at the zoo.  Loved by many, he will be greatly missed.  His absence on earth will be a void never filled.  He leaves behind his wife Shea Nelson, two sisters Debbie and Frances, and a brother Dale.  Nieces Madison, Logan, Allie Ann, and Landri.  Nephews Parker Bowen and Kase. A wealth of in laws and friends that will help ensure that he is never forgotten. The family asks that everyone hug someone close to them today and let that person know they are loved.

Visitation with the family will take place one hour prior to Memorial Services from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM CST, Saturday, November 4, 2017, with Memorial Services beginning at 11:00 AM CST all at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, Florida. 

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

Mattie Lee Joyner, born October 2, 1914 in Shady Grove, FL, passed away on November 3, 2017 after a long and happy life. After her marriage to Percy Joyner, to whom she was married for over 60 years, she and her husband moved to Sneads, Florida where they raised their family.  After Mr. Joyner’s retirement from the farm program at Apalachee Correctional Institution, they moved to Chattahoochee, Fl where they resided until their deaths.  She dedicated her life to caring for others, including her disable son whom she cared for at home until she was 82 years of age.

Mrs. Joyner was preceded in death by her parents John Lee and Hettie King and her three children, W. L. Joyner, Hazel Joyner, and Eugene Joyner. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia (Norman) James, a son Robert Earl Joyner, a daughter-in law Rosa Lee Joyner, seven grandchildren (whom she loved dearly), 18 great-grand children, 8 great-great-grand children and a loving extended family.

Mrs. Joyner lived her 103 years loving and being loved.  That was the secret to the long life she was so often asked about.  She will be remembered for her “spunkiness”, the term her health care providers used while providing their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jackson County ARC, Jackson House, 4305 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32448; First United Methodist Church in Chattahoochee, FL; or, Shady Grove Baptist Church in Grand Ridge, FL.  

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM till 3:15 PM EST at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Jackson County, FL on Sunday, November 5, 2017.  Funeral services will follow visitation at 3:30 PM EST with burial following at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Pauline S. Hatcher, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 3, 2017.  Formally of Chattahoochee, she had lived the last four and a half years in Lynn Haven, Florida to be near her niece.  She had moved to Chattahoochee in 1952 from Bascom and began work at Florida State Hospital.  She retired after 30 years from the hospital. 

Ms. Hatcher is predeceased by her parents, William Wesley and Nonnie Emily Stephens; her first husband, Cecil E. Cook and their infant son, Charles Truett; her second husband, Hinton Hatcher; her brothers, Curtis A. Stephens (Inez), C. Alto Stephens (Martha), James O. Stephens, W. Ralph Stephens (Ida Mae); her sisters, Irene Stephens, Vida Peterson (Dan), Faustine Atwell (Mack), Willa Dean Chandler (L.E.) and Ida Mae Hodges (Harvey).

She is survived by only one remaining brother, Coley G. Stephens (Gail) of Dothan, AL and sister-in-law, Mary Stephens of Chattahoochee as well as a host of nieces and nephews all of whom she had a big role in their lives.  She will be remembered as the favorite aunt of a very large family. 

Services will be held at 11:00 AM CST, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel in Sneads, FL.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Bascom, FL.

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

Donnie Evelyn Chandler Clark (97) of Chattahoochee, passed away November 5, 2017, at Chipola Health and Rehab of Marianna. She was born June 4, 1920, in Houston County Alabama to Preston and Elma Crooms. 

Ms. Clark was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved cooking for family and friends. She retired from the Florida State Hospital and has lived most of her life in Chattahoochee since the 1940’s.  She was a long surviving member of Chattahoochee Presbyterian Church. 

Donnie was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Lavern Crooms of Ocala; one sister Maxine Roberts of Snead’s; her first husband Philip Chandler the father of her children and her late husband Herbert Clark of Chattahoochee.

Survivors include one son, Wayne Chandler and wife Elaine, of Tallahassee, two daughters Bonnie Walden and husband John of Chipley; Sue Ramsey and husband Richard of Blountstown; two step daughters, Jeanette Sweeney and husband Harvey of Chattahoochee; Helen Brittin and husband Tony of Chattahoochee; two brothers Willie Crooms and wife Patty of Tallahassee; Shelley Crooms of Panama City; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great grandchildren, eleven  great great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. 

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Services will be November 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST at Chattahoochee Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Jack Homoney and Reverend Juno Douglas officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. 

Contributions in her memory may be given to Chattahoochee Presbyterian Church or Covenant Hospice.

Mavis Ida Granberry, age 83, of Sneads passed away peacefully in Marianna, Florida on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Mavis is survived by one daughter, Hannah Cox (Alan) of Rohnert, CA; one son, Jeff Granberry of Albany, GA; two sisters, Dorothy Shepard of Chattahoochee, FL and Lynda Foutch (Jerry) of Merritt Island, FL; two brothers, Jim Pearce (Pam) of Gainesville, FL and Rex Pearce (Betty) of Tallahassee, FL; two grandchildren, Bethany Cox and Ashley Cox of Rohnert Park, CA as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mavis is preceded in death by her parents Chester and Eldis Pearce and her husband David Lawson Granberry.

Visitation will be one half hour prior to Funeral Services at Sneads First United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 12:00 PM CST with Funeral Services beginning at 12:30 PM CST.  Interment will follow at Pope Cemetery in Sneads, FL.

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

Ida Belle Stephens, age 81, of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, in Marianna, Florida. She was of the Pentecostal Faith, a loving mother and grandmother for her family.  She had a love for working in the yard and gardening, especially flower gardening.  Ida Belle will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

She is survived by one daughter, Rita Smalley and husband James of Chipley, FL; two sons, John Carl Stephens and wife Donna of Bascom, FL and Alan Stephens and wife Bert of Enterprise, AL; one brother, Charles Gilley and wife Catherine of Grand Ridge, FL; five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Ida Belle was preceded in death by her husband, John “Shorty” W. Stephens.

Visitation with the family will take place from 10:00 to 10:45 AM CST Friday, November 24, 2017, at Lanier – Andler Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM CST at Lanier – Andler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Pettis officiating.  Interment Services will follow at Carpenter Cemetery in Grand Ridge, FL.

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

William (Bill) Ashley Johnson, 70, of Chattahoochee, slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God at the McGraw Hospice House in Jacksonville, FL on November 28, 2017 with his devoted family at his side.  Bill had been bravely fighting a lengthy illness that included pulmonary fibrosis, a lung transplant, bladder cancer, and kidney failure since 2010.

Bill was born on January 21, 1947 in Smithfield, North Carolina and moved to Daytona Beach, Florida at an early age.  He attended the public schools there and was a rambunctious, mischievous child who was known for such antics as putting cherry bombs in the hallway trashcans right before school started and leaving them to explode, “borrowing” the school backhoe and getting it stuck in a perpetual circle around the track, skipping class with his friends, and many pranks.  His best friends, Randy and Larry, were frequently co-conspirators in his antics.  Bill’s mother threatened to send him to military school often, but he convinced her otherwise and managed to graduate from Mainland High School in 1965.  Bill obtained his Associate of Arts degree from Daytona Beach Community College in 1967 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science Education from Florida State University in 1969.  During his time at FSU, Bill was a brother of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and served as his pledge class president.  His stories about his Pike days were classically priceless and could best be described as identical to the movie, Animal House.  After graduation, he moved back to Daytona Beach to teach civics and social studies at his old high school.  Two years later Bill returned to FSU to begin graduate school in the renowned history department.  While working on his master’s and PhD degrees he was a graduate advisor for the Florence, Italy study abroad program, visited numerous historical sites around Germany and Italy, and served as a graduate assistant to Dr. Philip Cannistraro (his major professor).  Bill also traveled to New York City and Washington D.C. to complete research for his dissertation about Fascism and post-WWII Sicily.  Even though his dissertation was not completed, Bill maintained a lifelong love of learning and teaching about history.  He began working for the Department of Corrections at Apalachee Correctional Institution in 1977 in the education department and retired in 2012 as a classification officer.  Bill’s affinity for pranks and antics continued to his workplace, but believe it or not, work managed to get done.

Bill met the love of his life, Jan Dolan, on a blind date that was arranged by their mutual friend, Lars, in 1976.  They were married on April 9, 1977 and celebrated their 40th anniversary earlier this year.  Their only child, Sarah Kathryn, was born several years later and Bill was forever outnumbered in the house from that day on.  He sought to gain the role of “favorite parent” by giving his daughter full access to his credit card, but at a great expense to his bank account.  However, he secretly enjoyed it.

Bill developed a love of golf while on the Mainland High School golf team that continued throughout his life.  He traveled to Scotland for over 15 years and played at some of the most historic courses in the world.  Memorable moments from these trips included playing on the Old Course at St. Andrews (where golf was founded), taking his wife and daughter with him in 1996, and being stuck in the country for an extra week following the September 11th terrorist attacks.  Bill also enjoyed riding dirt bikes in his younger days, spending his childhood at the Daytona International Speedway, FSU football, playing Trivial Pursuit, old WWII films, Hamptons Fried Chicken, and comedies Two and a Half Men and Chrisley Knows Best.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Kirkland Johnson (Daytona Beach, FL); William Brooks Johnson (El Paso, TX); and father-in-law, W.P. Dolan (Chattahoochee, FL). 

His survivors include his wife, Jan; daughter, Sarah Kathryn; granddog, Coco Chanel Johnson; mother-in-law, Sarah Dolan; lifelong friends, Randy Harper, Larry Mateka, and Hugh Smith; several cousins; and many friends in the United States in Scotland. 

A visitation will be held at the Chattahoochee First Baptist Church on Friday, December 1st from 5-7 p.m. EST.  A private burial will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made in his memory to Gabriel House of Care, located at 4599 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224. 

Bill would want everyone to celebrate his life, so enjoy a round of golf, drink a good Scotch, have a hearty laugh, and be grateful for every day you have.  May Bill’s memory always be a blessing.

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

Walter Glenn Edwards went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2017. He was 86. He was retired from PRIDE Industries with the State of Florida.

A native of Sneads, Florida, he was born on May 18, 1931.  He attended Sneads High School and graduated in 1949.  He married Margaret Brown on December 9, 1952, three days before reporting for active duty in the U.S. Army.  They were happily wed for 45 years.  On July 19, 2003, he married Rebecca Walker.  They were married for 14 years.

Glenn was a member of the American Legion Post 241 in Sneads, Florida.  He proudly served in the Honor Guard. He was also a member of Masonic Gee Lodge #21 in Chattahoochee, Florida. He was a Mason for 52 years and was a past Grand Master Mason.

Glenn was a lifetime member of the Sneads First United Methodist Church.  He served in many capacities at SFUMC as Administrative Board Chairman, Chairman of the Trustees, Sunday School Superintendent and a host of other offices and was a member of the United Methodist Men.  He was known as the “candyman” because he always had a peppermint ready to hand out to everyone.

 He is survived by two daughters: Glynda Edwards and Rhonda Dykes (husband Charles) and one son Toby Edwards (wife Sara) all of Sneads.  Two grandsons: Michael Dykes of Sneads and Jay Cox (wife Jaime) of Tallahassee.  Four great grandchildren: Amber Dykes of Sneads, Reid and Keller Cox of Tallahassee and Harmany Capps of Sneads. Two brothers: Guy Edwards (wife Faye) and Bobby Edwards both of Sneads. One stepson and one stepdaughter. A host of nieces and nephews and his special furry friend Zoe.

The family is asking in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Sneads First United Methodist Church Sound System Fund.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Sneads First United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow at Pope Cemetery.  Masonic Rites will be given in his honor by the Masonic Lodge and full military honors will be presented by American Legion Post 241.

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

Erma Jean “Tinky” Cunningham, age 79, a lifelong resident of Grand Ridge, Florida departed from us December 11, 2017 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.  “Tinky” loved fishing, gardening, cooking and caring for her cats.

She was preceded in death by her parents Johnie and Bell Stephens; four brothers; CJ, Archie, Wilber and Shorty and two sisters Bertha and Allie.

Erma is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, John Cunningham; one daughter, Shirley Cunningham; one sister Lenora Steadman (Norman) and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to Funeral Services from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM CST on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at El Bethel Assembly of God Church in Grand Ridge, FL.  Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM CST with Rev. Clinton Howell officiating.  Interment Services will follow at Dykes Cemetery.

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

Robert “Bob” Johnson, age 83, of Bainbridge, Georgia passed away peacefully from this earth on Friday, December 15, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida.  “Bob” was a US Navy Veteran and served during the Korean War.  He had lived in this area since 1975, coming from Wildwood, Florida and was a member of Recovery United Methodist Church.  “Bob” was a 55 year Master Mason who had served as District Deputy Grand Master and Past Master of Baldwin Lodge 217 F&AM and GEE Lodge 21 F&AM of Chattahoochee, FL.  He was a 32nd Degree Scotish Rite Mason and Member of the Marzuq Shrine in Tallahassee, FL.  His trips transporting children to Shriners Hospitals in Galveston, TX and Tampa, FL involved over 10,000 miles.

“Bob” is survived by his loving and devoted wife Sylvia Johnson; three daughters, Eula Johnson Walker (Mike) of Tallahassee, FL, Roxanne Holden (Guy) of Woodville, FL and Barbara Hertzog (John) of Jacksonville, FL; three sons, Greg Johnson (Stephanie) of Havana, FL, Jessie Johnson (Angel) of Tallahassee, FL and Michael Lample (Darlene) of Tallahassee, FL; one brother; five sisters; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Don and Jim Johnson; one brother and two sisters.

Visitation with the family will be held at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, FL on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, December 18, 2017 beginning at 11:00 AM EST at Recovery United Methodist Church in Recovery, Georgia.  Interment Service will follow at Cool Springs Cemetery in Faceville, Georgia.  Masonic Rites will be given in his honor by the Masonic Lodge and full military honors will be presented by American Legion Post 241.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children  ATTN:  Office of Development 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL  33607

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

Miss Ashleigh Breanna Varn, 19, of Grand Ridge, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Ashleigh was born on February 2, 1998, in Dothan, Alabama.  She attended Sneads High School where she was loved by many.  She was Teen Miss Sneads, Miss Pink Cares and an outstanding role model for all young women.  She loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, baking and decorating cakes, creating one of a kind wreaths and spending time with family and friends.  She was also an avid animal lover.  Ashleigh had a heart of gold and would go out of her way to help anyone. 

Ashleigh was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Carolyn Allen.

Ashleigh is survived by her parents, John and Melissa Varn of Grand Ridge, FL; a “best friend & sister”, Jewel Smith of Pensacola, FL; maternal grandfather, Nelson Allen of Sneads, FL; maternal great grandmother, Helen Allen of Grand Ridge, FL; paternal grandmother, Judy Varn of Grand Ridge; paternal grandfather, Lea Varn and his wife Christine of Jacksonville, FL; two aunts, Nelwyn Luman and her husband Jon of cypress, FL and Julie Kent of Grand Ridge, FL; three uncles, Nelson Allen, Jr and his wife Amy of Sneads, FL, Quitman Varn and his wife Rebecca of Sneads, FL, Keith Varn and his wife Scarlett of Chattahoochee, FL; Eric Wekesser and his wife Kristie of South Carolina; her Godparents, Ricky and Ellen Blankenship of Grand Ridge, FL; ten cousins, Russell Allen, Ella Allen, Drake Luman, Kennice Luman, Keirstyn Varn, Braden Varn, Taylor Varn, Ashtyn Varn, Aubrey Hanson, Stephen Hanson and Tyler Wekesser as well as many other loved ones and friends especially in the Class of 2017. 

Ashleigh will be greatly missed by all the lives in which she touched.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM CST at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, FL.  Funeral Services will be held at Sneads Assembly of God Church on Friday, December 22, 2017 beginning at 10:00 AM CST with Rev. Juno Douglas and Rev. Gary Gable officiating.  Interment will follow at Dellwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Dellwood, FL.

Mr. Earl Hobson Lewis, age 99, a lifelong resident of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Grand Ridge, Florida. After high school, he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps and joined the US Army in 1941, serving during World War II under General Patton.  Earl was injured in combat and was honorably discharged in 1946, receiving a Purple Heart.  Earl met Baya (deceased 2012) in Jacksonville, FL and they were married in 1946. They moved to Grand Ridge where he bought a farm and raised his family.  He was a professional barber at his own shop in Sneads, FL for over 40 years. He helped build Shady Grove United Methodist Church in the 1960s and was a lifelong member, serving as a chairman and trustee.  Earl was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Master Mason and member of the Red Level Lodge #134.  He loved the outdoors and loved helping his family and friends. Earl will be missed not only by his family but all the lives he touched throughout his life.

Earl is survived by three sons, Raymond Lewis of Lake City, Florida, Jerry Lewis and Elwin Lewis of Grand Ridge, Florida and their wives; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be held prior to Funeral Services from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM CST at Shady Grove United Methodist Church.  Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM CST at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Terry Tatum officiating. Interment Service will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Ridge, Florida.  Masonic Rites will be given in his honor by the Masonic Lodge and military honors will be presented by American Legion Post 241.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund at 7305 Birchwood Road Grand Ridge, FL  32442.

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

Ms. Allie Jane Stephenson, 79, passed away at her home in Grand Ridge, Florida, Monday, December 11, 2017.  Coming from Valdosta, Georgia, Allie had resided in the Grand Ridge area for eight years.  She was of the Episcopal Faith and a member of The Church of The King in Valdosta, Georgia.  Allie enjoyed art, drawing, traveling and writing.  She loved children and was the author of a children’s book You and The Great Big Cosmos.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her as family and friend. 

Allie is survived by one daughter, Michelle Maloni and her husband Chris of Grand Ridge, Florida; one son, Bret Patrick of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandchildren, Jacob Patrick of Atlanta, Georgia, Justin Patrick of West Palm Beach, Florida and Holli Jemison of Altha, Florida; four great grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Stephenson and one son, Arvin “Rocky” Patrick.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Valdosta, Georgia.

 Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads

Terry Lee Powell, 61 of Sneads, Florida; took the hand of his Lord and passed peacefully to his Heavenly Home on December 31, 2017.  Terry worked for Jackson County and Washington County Fire and Rescue before retiring after 25 years of dedicated service.  During his years of service to Jackson County Fire and Rescue he was awarded the top honor of “Lifesaver” a bravery award for going above and beyond putting his own life at risk to save others as well as the Golden Hatchet Award.  He enjoyed spending time with friends, fishing, hunting and Florida State Football; but most of all he loved worshiping his Lord and Savior at New Beginnings Worship Center with his family, keeping the family together as close as possible.  Terry had and infectious smile and large sense of humor.  Terry will be tremendously missed by all the lives he touched through the years.

Terry is survived by his loving mother, Bessie Strickland of Sneads, FL; two sons, Christopher Powell of Dallas, TX and Kevin Chumley and wife Rena of Marianna, FL; two sisters, Vanessa Powell and husband Ronald Neel of Bascom, FL and Vicki Baxter and husband Wayne of Sneads, FL; two brothers, Greg Strickland and wife Joy of Sneads, FL and Kenny Strickland and wife Dawn of Alton, IL; three grandchildren, Hunter Powell of Sneads, FL and Alyssa and Katelyn Chumley of Marianna, FL; one special brother in law, Doise Lipford of Marianna, FL; a very special cousin, like a sister, Rita Rolph and husband Murray of Ekalaka, Montana; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Terry is preceded in death by his father, Tom Strickland; maternal grandparents Alton and Emma Smith and paternal grandparents, George and Annie Mae Strickland.

A visitation with the family will take place Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM CST, January 02, 2018 at New Beginnings Worship Center in Grand Ridge, FL.  Celebration of Life Services will take place at New Beginnings Worship Center with Pastor Mike Daniels and Pastor Eva Howell officiating on Wednesday, January 03, 2018 at 12:00 PM CST followed by interment in Emmanuel Holiness Church Cemetery in Sneads, FL.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Millard, 89, of Sneads, Florida, passed away surrounded by her family in Marianna, Florida on Monday, January 1, 2018, after a lengthy illness.  Elizabeth was born in Jackson County, Florida and was a lifelong resident of this area.  She retired as a Purchasing Clerk Typist from Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida.  She was a past member of the Marianna Chapter of Eastern Star and attended Harvest Assembly of God Church in Chattahoochee. 

Elizabeth is survived by her three daughters, Annette Stephens and husband Charles of Grand Ridge, FL, Dorinda Maloy and husband Tim of Sneads, FL and Joy Branch and husband Cecil of Shady Grove, FL; her son, Marty Millard and wife Cindy of Grand Ridge, FL; thirteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Fred Burgess and Gene Millard; one brother; and one great grandchild.

Visitation with the family will be held at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel one hour prior to Funeral Services on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM CST with Funeral Services beginning at 11:00 AM CST with Rev. Charles Stephens and Rev. Philip May officiating.  Interment will be at Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Ridge, FL.

Lucille Rowan Holloway Shotts, 100, of Chattahoochee, FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.  She was born on December 4, 1917 on a small farm in Sawdust, Florida.  She attended Mount Pleasant High School and graduated in 1935 as Salutatorian of 43 students.  Furthering her education, Lucille completed business school at Brewster Business College in Tampa, Florida.  She married Cecil Hampton Holloway on December 25, 1936 and after 36 years together Cecil Holloway passed away.  Ten years later she married Morris Dewitt Shotts.  As a young mother, Lucille stayed home with her children while working from her home as a very talented seamstress.  She later went to work at the Florida State Hospital, first in the Occupational Therapy Department and then in the Accounting Department.  She retired in 1980 after 28 years of service.   Lucille was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chattahoochee, FL.  She served as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher, Treasurer of the United Methodist Women and participated in many Bible Study Groups.  She was a past member of the Chattahoochee Woman’s Club and the Chattahoochee Garden Club. Lucille enjoyed traveling, flower gardening, hand crafts, sewing, quilting, oil painting and making delicious jelly for her grandchildren.  She was always a very physically active person, frequently reminding others that they must “use it or lose it”.   For many years she had a wonderful relationship with her dear friends at the Senior Center, and considered her Sunday School class as part of her family.

Lucille loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them especially her precious grandchildren.

Lucille was preceded in death by two husbands, Cecil H. Holloway, and later Morris D. Shotts; three sisters and four brothers.

Lucille is survived by three daughters, Gail L. Shelby and husband Doug of Tallahassee, Florida, Faye H. Alcorn and husband Robert of Chattahoochee, Florida, and Sandra Friedman of Tallahassee, Florida; one son, Charles H. Holloway of Chattahoochee, Florida; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Lucille will be deeply missed by her family and all the friends she made throughout her life.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM EST at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, FL.  Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church Chattahoochee on Friday, January 12, 2018 beginning at 11:00 AM EST with Rev. Mike Hutcherson, Rev. Ken Hamilton and Rev. Mike Kramer officiating.  Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Chattahoochee, FL.