Mary Lou Reed, 61, of Marianna died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home.

Arrangements will be announced by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

William Howard McDonald, Jr., 78, of Marianna died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Jackson Hospital.

He was born November 3, 1937 in Geneva, Al to the late, William Howard McDonald, Sr. and Bonnie Emerson. William was known to most as Mr. “Zeco”. He served in the US Navy and was a very hard-working man.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Donna Rae McDonald.  William is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Akins of Laporte, TX,  Janet McDonald and one son, William Howard McDonald, III both from Greenwood; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Mr. McDonald will be at 1 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. The family invites all who knew him to come and help celebrate his life.

Condolonces may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Tim David Lipford, age 60, of Dellwood, succumbed to cancer after a long five year battle at his home Saturday Febuary18, 2017. His cancer had gone into remission for three and a half years and it came back with a vengeance in March of 2016. Tim fought a long and hard battle, he gave his heart to Jesus in 2016 and was also baptized. He loved going to The Greenwood Baptist Church.

Tim greatly loved the outdoors. He was a devout hunter, fisherman and loved farming and growing things. He spent his life helping others, spent 16 years with Jackson County Fire and Rescue and after that, he earned his R.N. degree at Chipola College. He loved being in the medical field and above all, he loved his family and friends. Tim met the love of his life, Benita Wages on January 8, 2016 and fell head over heels in love with her. Tim said on many occasions, they did not have a lifetime together, but he loved her a lifetime.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Doris Lipford; his sister, Jaye Arlene Lipford Hall. Tim is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Benita Lipford; four sons, Jeremy David Lipford of Chattanooga, TN. James Walker and wife, Danielle of Gardner, TN, Jason Walker and wife, Tina of Fountain FL. and Bryan Thomason of Marianna FL; one brother, Ronald Lipford and wife, Lynn of Greenwood, FL; two sisters, Joyce Buchanan and husband, Paul of Lady Lakes, FL, Rita Millwood and husband, Jesse of Perry, GA; one brother-in-law, Bobby Hall of Grand Ridge, FL; six granddaughters, a special mention to Jamie and Holly, Grandpa loved you very much and always will. A special shout out to Cooper Lipford, Uncle Tim loved you very much. Tim also had several nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Greenwood Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Fitzgerald officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.  

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Roger Owen Waters was born on September 14, 1929 in Normal, Illinois, and passed February 22, 2017 surrounded by his family in Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Katherine Waters; sister, Dora Jean Kline; and brothers, Eldon Eugene and Clifford Harold Waters.  “Rogie” leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 61 years, Clara Beggs Waters.  

He is also survived by his children, Lana-Jean Rickman (Martin) who resides in Germany, Katherine Fay Waters Arbona, Janice Kay Waters Rabon (Carl), and Douglas Roger Waters and his wife, Kathy Scott Waters.  He was known as “Paw-Paw” to his grandchildren, Gregory Brent Arbona (Stephanie), Jennifer Ann Tipton (Shane), Stephanie Brooke Mathis (Jake), Amber Celeste Arbona, and Douglas Blake Waters (Grace).  He was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren, Hannah Faith Arbona, Isabella Maria Arbona, Jade Elizabeth Tipton, Sarah Grace Mathis, Clara Kate Mathis, Genevieve DuBray, Violette Amara Arbona, Veda Sage Tipton, and Anna-Claire Waters.  Roger will be missed by his four-legged couch buddies, Ladybug and Dolly.

Roger grew up in Normal, Illinois and joined the United States Army in 1946 and served as in Germany, Japan and Korea through 1954.  During his military service he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and earned two Army of Occupation Medals (Germany & Japan), World War II Victory Medal, Humane Action Medal with Airlift Device, Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.  He was Honorably Discharged in June of 1954.

Following his service in the army, he became a firefighter at Chicago State Hospital where he met his beautiful wife, Clara, and married in 1956.  They bought their first home in a suburb of Chicago in Wheeling, Illinois where they raised their family.  He retired from the Winnetka Fire Department just outside of Chicago after 20 years of service as a lieutenant.  He was the last man standing from his fire department unit. 

After his retirement, Roger and Clara moved to the panhandle of Florida where they had spent many family spring break vacations.  They bought their dream home on a 40-acre gentleman’s farm with a few head of cattle and a vegetable garden.  Roger enjoyed his cows, tinkering with electronics, woodworking, canoeing, and camping with his family.  In his later years, Rogie loved watching old television series like M.A.S.H. and Andy Griffith very loudly, was a crossword puzzle expert, and a lavish story teller.

Roger was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Marianna, Florida.

Arrangements are being made under the direction of James & Sikes Funeral Home, Marianna, FL for a private family ceremony.  

The family invites all friends and loved ones to celebrate Roger’s life on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the family’s farm [2886 Sycamore Rd., Alford, FL] during the hours of 2:00PM - 4:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation, in Roger’s honor, to your favorite charity that serves veterans or animals.

Howard Hoyt Price, 92, of River Landing, Colfax, North Carolina passed away peacefully on February 7, 2017 after a long and productive life.

Mr. Price was born April 30, 1924 in Lebanon, Tennessee to Perry and Ferol (Williams) Price. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the 86th infantry on Luzon in the Philippine Islands. After the war, Mr. Price graduated from Cumberland University, received his Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development, and completed additional studies at Vanderbilt University and Florida State University.  

His most treasured journey of being a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather began with his marriage to Roberta (Bryan) Price in Jacksonville, Florida, 1951.

Mr. Price launched his professional career in Tallahassee, Florida, and spent ten years as Associate Registrar at Florida State University. He later moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to serve twenty-seven years as Registrar of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Throughout his career, he was active in regional and national Associations of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, association for professional educators.

A lifelong educator and administrator, Mr. Price relished the guidance aspects of his work as much as the technical aspects. Working with young people in a university environment, helping to direct them toward a productive future, gave meaning to his work and his life. He took great satisfaction in serving on multiple scholarship committees and assisting students in achieving their goals.

Mr. Price contributed his time and talents for 33 years as a member of the Gate City and Marianna Kiwanis Clubs, and enjoyed the years he spent as adviser of the Key Club at Grimsley High School.

Mr. Price was an active member of First Baptist Church, Greensboro, where he served as a deacon for many years. After retiring to Marianna, FL, and Dothan, AL, he served in multiple capacities as a member of the local First United Methodist Churches. He and Mrs. Price became congregants of Christ United Methodist Church when they moved back to Greensboro to be closer to family and friends.

He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Roberta Bryan Price, and survived by his daughters, Paula Farr of Raleigh, NC, and Joan and (Bernie) Keele of St. Simons Island, GA; grandsons, Bryan Farr and Clayton Farr, both of Raleigh, NC, and Wesley (Holly) Keele of Miami, FL; great-grandson, Parker Keele; and sister, Ruth (Jim) Baker of Sevierville, Tennessee.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Greenwood First Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Nathan Attwood officiating, James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the General Scholarship Endowment Fund (GENSCH UN) IMO Hoyt Price, UNCG, Advancement Services, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC  27402-6170—or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be made online at Jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com.

Galitan Monroe “Joe” Canman, Jr., 71, of Malone died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Bay Medical Center. 

Joe was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He enjoyed spending time golfing and squirrel watching, but loved spending time with his granddaughter, Bayla and the rest of the family. Joe was also the former Governor of the Moose Lodge. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Galitan Monroe Canman, Sr. and Dorothy DeRoche Canman; one grandson, Anthony Canman. He is survived by three sons, Warren and Josh Canman both of Malone and Richard Canman of Monrovia ,CA; two daughters, Vicki Canman of Malone and Paula Guenat of Boise, ID; two sisters, Cindy Ellis of Malone and Lynn Chacon of California; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Graveside funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with Rev. Greg Roberts officiating and full military honors given by Sneads American Legion Post 241.  James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel will direct.

Nolan Rex Alderman, 91, of Grand Ridge died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown.

Mr. Alderman served in the U.S. Navy, with an active tour of duty in World War II and then spent five years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He spent 12 years working with the Florida Highway Patrol, was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending his spare time fishing and gardening. Mr. Alderman also loved to cook, he was a former owner of restaurants and even had his own Bait & Tackle Shop. He could even do carpentry work, he built his own house and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Lillian Sauls Alderman; two brothers, Felter and Ray Alderman; his parents, Jessie and Lucille Jeter Alderman.

He is survived by two daughters, Nandena A. Edge and husband, Thomas, Judy Yuvonne Pruett and husband, Freddy all of Sneads; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel with Rev. Glenn Dunham officiating. Interment will follow at Dykes Cemetery in Sneads with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. 

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. 

The family would like to give a special thanks to Covenant Hospice and the staff at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital for the care and love that was shown to Mr. Alderman.

Emily Golson Howell, also known as “FanFan”, age 90, of Mexico Beach, Florida went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2017 at Jackson Hospital.

Emily was born to the late Frank M. And Ursula Golson on December 27, 1926 in Marianna, Florida and resided there until 1970. She was a graduate of Marianna High School and Florida State University. Mrs. Howell was a fourth grade teacher at F.M. Golson Elementary School, which was named after her father, Frank M. Golson. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mexico Beach.

Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Harry “Fuzz” Howell; parents, Frank and Ursula Golson; siblings, Frances Street Moss, Francis Marion Golson, Jr., Ola Golson LaPlante, James Baker Golson, Sarah Golson Stevens, Ann Williams and Ursula Golson.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen Howell Free and husband, Randy; son, Harry Randolph Howell; grandchildren, Jane Ellen Donalson, Karey Green Lambert and husband, Andy, Kristin Green Roberts and husband, John Young, Theodore Randolph Howell and wife, Heather, John Phillip Howell and wife, Lauren and Jim Henrickson; great grandchildren, Kendall Cummings, Brook Cummings, Sarah Hewett, Lily and Graham Roberts, Vivian and Judson Howell, Libby Howell and Kaia Henrickson.

Funeral services will be at the First United Methodist Church of Marianna at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 with Rev. Dr. Nathan Attwood officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Thursday March 2, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First United Methodist Church of Mexico Beach, FL, PO Box 13652,Mexico Beach, Florida 32410.

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at James & Sikes Funeral Homes • Maddox Chapel

Don Wilson, 68, of Malone died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Medical Center in Dothan.

Don was a longtime Jackson County School System educator and administrator. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete will be announced later by James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Lois Jean Baxter, 80, of Malone died March 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1936 in Inglis, FL to the late William and Leda Love.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Preston Baxter; daughters, Marie Burroughs and husband, Herman, Terry Hatcher and Patsy Baxter; grandchildren, Melissa Anderson, Lezlie Burch and husband, Brandon, Robert Rogers; five great grandchildren ; sisters, Nita Jolley and husband, Ray, Gypsie Dawson and husband, Dick; brother, William Love and wife, Diana; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2017 at Collins Chapel Baptist Church in Malone with Rev. Ken Beard officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral services at the church.

Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Eugene Alford, 84 of the Shady Grove Community, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Bay Medical Center. 

Eugene served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He attended Lively Vocational and obtained mechanic certification and obtained multiple certifications from Chipola Jr College.   He began farming in 1954 and found his true passion, Eugene farmed in the Shady Grove Community until 2010 and also enjoyed serving as a Trustee for West Florida Electric Co-Op for the past 25 years. He loved his family, friends, farming and fishing and will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, sweet smile, tall tales, work ethic and his love for home . He was a life time member of the Shady Grove Methodist Church and served in many leadership positions.  He was adored by his grandchildren and his pups, Lucy and Buddy. Eugene leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship. 

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Mary Alford; two sisters, Roberta Folds and Lou Dellinger and brother-in-law Dave Dellinger. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Alford, who was the love of his life; one daughter, Cindy Shipman and husband, Tripp Shipman of Panama City Beach; two sons, Tim Alford and Gene Alford of the Shady Grove Community;  grandchildren , Kara Bradley and husband, Chase of Hosford, Ginny Shipman of Orlando, Trudie Alford of Shady Grove, Timothy Alford and wife, Lindsey and Collin Alford of Shady Grove; two great-grandchildren, Brantley and Libby Kate Alford; brother-in-law, Milton Folds of Altanta, Ga; nieces, Susan Folds of Atlanta, Becky Folds and husband, Adnan of Chicago, Diane Dellinger and husband, Glenn, and nephew, David Dellinger and wife, Allison of Santa Barbara, California. 

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Revs. Chris Ackerman & Terry Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 7305 Birchwood Road, Grand Ridge, FL 32442. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund. 

A special thank you to his personal physician, Joe Gay and his staff for over 20 years of the best medical care.  Also, the family would like to thank the precious Nursing Staff of the 4th Floor at Bay Medical Center, Dr Bill Dent, Dr. Angeli Niravel, Dr. Mario Pulido, and Dr. Samir Patel  for providing amazing care and compassion during this short illness.

Condolences may be made online [AT] www [DOT] jamesandsikesfuneralhomes [DOT] com 

Mary Lenora Lipford, 81, of Marianna died Friday, March 10, 2017 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, survived by numerous family members. Funeral service will be Monday, March 13, 2017,  2 p.m. at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel with Rev. Ezra Caynor officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Baptist Cemetery in Marianna with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Viewing will be one hour prior to funeral at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. Condolences may be made online [AT] www [DOT] jamesandsikesfuneralhomes [DOT] com

Una P. Basford, 88, of Grand Ridge died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Grand Ridge, Mrs. Basford had resided in Grand Ridge for the past 69 years since her marriage to her late husband, Broward Basford in 1947. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Broward; one son, Sonny and her parents, Julian and Eunice Pope. Survivors include her two sons, Leland and his wife, Jennell of Cypress; Marcus and his wife, Beverly of Grand Ridge; one daughter-in-law, Nancy; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel with Rev. Steve Benefield officiating. Interment will follow at Cow Pen Pond Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Visitation for friends of the family will be one hour prior at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel.

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at http://www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Michael Kim Miller, 57 of Graceville arrived in his heavenly home, Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He died in Flowers hospital following a courageous battle with Cancer.

Kim was a native and lifelong resident of the Graceville community.  He enjoyed sports, horses, fishing, and coaching baseball and football.  He was a member of Carmel Assembly of God Church in Bonifay.  Mostly, Kim loved his family and his Lord and Savior.  He was the best story teller in the whole world.  Kim enjoyed teaching cosmetology at Florida Panhandle Technical College, he loved people.  

Kim is survived by his wife, Charlene Corbitt Miller; son, Travis Miller and wife, Dani of Chipley; child of his heart, Trevor Crowder; daughter, Lyndsi M. Scurlock and husband, Scott of Graceville; five grandchildren, Ashtyn Miller, Hailey Miller, Callen Scurlock, Cannen Scurlock and Carsen Scurlock; parents, Jimmy and Helen Miller; four brothers, Ricky Miller and wife, Donna of Chipley, Terrell Miller and wife, Amy, Brent Miller and wife, Melissa and Chad Miller and wife, Carol all of Graceville; one sister, Leah Smith and husband, Britt of Graceville.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Carmel Assembly of God Church in Bonifay with Pastors Jerry Moore and Jonathan West officiating. Interment will follow in Marvin Chapel Cemetery in Graceville with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel of Marianna directing. Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. one and one-half hours prior to the funeral. 

Condolences may be made online [AT] www [DOT] jamesandsikesfuneralhomes [DOT] com 

Eunice Annie Alderman Howell Ford, of Sneads, Florida, passed away on March 16, 2017, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her family on Howell Road.  She was born June 30, 1922, to Mordecia and Mary Annie Alderman.  She married Louie Howell of Sneads and, after his death, later Truman Ford of Bascom.

Eunice is preceded in death by her parents, Mordecia and Mary Alderman; her husbands  Louie Howell of Sneads and Truman Ford of Bascom; her son Louie Almer Howell; two sisters Agnes Johnson Lawson and Iris Rabon.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Raymond) Hatcher of Sneads, Susan (Othel) Tucker of Sneads, and her son Ted Howell of Sneads; one granddaughter, Karen (Clint) Hall of Sneads; three grandsons, Gavin (Leslie) Tucker of Marianna, Travis (Mindy) Howell of Marianna, and Garrett Tucker of Tallahassee; four great-grandsons, Trevin Hall and Cade Hall of Sneads, Bowden Howell of Sneads, and Griffin Tucker of Marianna; three great-granddaughters Lauryn Tucker of Marianna, Taylor Reese Howell of Marianna, and Isla Grace Tucker of Tallahassee.

A special thank you to Stephanie Gilley “Sista” who became a very close friend of our family.  We appreciate her love, care, patience, and the smile she brought to our mother’s face each day.  Especially for the loving care she provided, we will be forever grateful.

Eunice was a life-long resident of Sneads where her family has lived for generations.  She graduated from Sneads High School in 1940 and was Salutatorian of her class. She played half-court basketball for Sneads and played on the team in 1939 which won a District Championship. 

She loved her family, her country, her community, and her Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ.  She was a child during the Great Depression.  She survived World War II, which had a profound impact as life changed for her generation overnight in her homeland.  These events--along with growing up on a farm, owning, and helping operate a farm--produced a woman with an outstanding work ethic, a wonderful cook, a great gardener, an avid canner, and a lady who could face adversity. She was also a great seamstress and did what she had to in life to survive and overcome adversity.  Anyone that knew her knew that ABOVE ALL she loved cooking and serving others.

She gave back to the community she loved.  She was instrumental in establishing the Sneads Alumni Association and in assisting with the formation of the Sneads Athletic Association for Sneads High School.  She served as Secretary of the Dykes Cemetery Association for over 50 years and was a member of the Widowed Persons Association and Joy Club of Malone. 

She taught 5th grade one year at SHS because there was a shortage of teachers in the 1940’s.  She worked at the InterCity Chevrolet Place for over 25 years for Jake Gissendainer.  In her later years she was able to travel. She visited Canada, Alaska, the Holy Lands, Australia, Hawaii, Mexico and toured most of the 50 states in the United States.  She enjoyed playing cards, which was a ritual every Saturday night.  Also, every year for over 50 years her family, including her sisters’ families, traveled to Mexico Beach to spend a week on the 4th of July.  Many of her birthdays were spent at Mexico Beach, a time of great enjoyment with her family and friends making wonderful lifetime memories. 

She was a member of the Sneads First Baptist Church and loved Ms. Pearl Watson’s Sunday School Class.  She loved the Lord and loved her Church Family.  During her long extensive illness, they provided food weekly for 5 years. 

She came from the greatest generation and will be so missed by everyone that knew and loved her.

She had a special relationship with all her nieces and nephews, and a real special bond was formed with Charles Edward Rabon, her oldest nephew, who loved her like a second mother. 

A real special thank you to the Council On Aging and Covenant Hospice Care.  These two agencies have made a way for us to keep our mother at home and have provided unending support.  Words are so inadequate, and we could not have made this journey without you.  Thanks for all your love, support, and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, her family has requested charitable contributions be made to Covenant Hospice Care and The First Baptist Church of Sneads, Florida.  

Her home-going celebration will take place at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at 2:30 pm.  The family will receive family and friends at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna on Sunday, March 19, 2017, from 1:30-2:30 P.M. with Rev. Robert Johns officiating.  Burial will follow at Dykes Cemetery in Sneads with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

Frank Bylsma Jr., 79 of Marianna, FL passed away at his home on March 17, 2017.  He was born on March 8, 1938 to Frank Sr. and Wilma Bylsma in Little Falls, NJ.  He moved to Lynn Haven, FL before settling in Marianna where he resided the remainder of his life. 

Frank served four years in the United States Navy after graduating high school.  In addition to running his father’s dairy farm, he also served as an investigator for Jackson County Sherriff’s Department, and Agent for the State Division of Alcohol and Beverage, and an inspector for the Florida Department of Agriculture.  Later he served as a Jackson County Commissioner and a Real Estate Broker and Appraiser.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and Wilma Bylsma and one brother, John Bylsma.  He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Bylsma who was the love of his life; three daughters, Janet Thomas of Lebanon, OH; Julie Melton and husband, Will of Marianna, FL; Jennifer Rich and husband, David of Tallahassee, FL; two sons, Michael Bylsma of Everett, MA; Mark Bylsma of Marianna, FL; one sister, Joan Bylsma Stadsklev and husband, Tom of Marianna, FL; four grandsons, Ryan and Ricky QuatekeMeyer, Michael Bylsma, Jr., Parker Melton; one granddaughter, Payton Melton, and one great-grandson, Vincent Bathalter.  He also had a special relationship with friends Angie White and Clint, Clayton, and Johnny Touchton.

Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and the challenge of making a good sale.    His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family and friends, but the sparkle in his eyes came from his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 12:00pm at Trinity Baptist Church in Marianna, FL on Thursday, March 23 with visitation at 11:00am.  Rev. Roland Rabon will be officiating.  Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.  Flowers will be accepted or those wishing to may make contributions to Trinity Baptist Church in Frank Bylsma’s memory. Condolences may be made online at www.Jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Margarette “Annette” Land, 80, of Greenwood, died Wednesday evening, March 22, 2017 at Jackson Hospital surrounded lovingly by her family and friends. 

Mrs. Land was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, residing in Greenwood, Florida. After she and her husband of 50 years, retired from Sunland Training Center, they both enjoyed their time with a local bowling league, and raising many kittens, and fostering the care of many other pets. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Jessie Land and her parents Sam and Juanita Nichols Dykes and a Brother-in-Law, Ingram Grice. Survivors include her sister, Helen Dykes Grice; her niece, Brenda Grice Larrabee (Toby) and nephews, Craig Grice (Donna), Roger Grice (Jenny) and special family members Chris and Beka Roy. Also surviving her are many great Nieces and Nephews, Aunts and Cousins and many dear Friends.

A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Greenwood Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

The Family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all those  involved with her care, especially the staff of Marianna Health and Rehabilitation as well as Jackson Hospital.

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Mark Alan Robinson, 52, of Marianna died Monday, March 13, 2017 at his home.

Born in Tacoma, WA, he grew up in Watertown, WI. Mark had resided in Marianna for a number of years.  He was veteran of the US Army having served in Honduras, Alabama, Germany and Georgia. He was discharged honorably in 1990 and began a long career in transportation.

He is preceded in death by his father Jean Louis Robinson.

He is survived by a daughter, Jordan Elizabeth Robinson, granddaughter, Cahlen Mobley and son, Zachary Alan Robinson, his mother, Jalane Robinson, two sisters, Debbie Green, and Diane Holst, three brothers, Jim Robinson, Dave Robinson, and John Robinson, nephew, Andrew Green, nieces Amanda Holst, Jaleanna and Brianna Robinson, great nephew, Cayson and beloved dog, Snickers.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2 PM at James and Sikes Funeral Home, Maddox Chapel with Ed Rollins officiating.

Memorization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

Larry Eugene Strickland, 69, of Two Egg, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his residence.

Larry was a native of Quincy but resided most of his life in Liberty County. He served three years in the U.S. Army, with two active tours of duty in Vietnam and Germany. Larry later returned to Bristol where he owned and operated Strickland Auto Repair for more than 30 years. He then moved to Marianna and worked for Bob Pforte Motors and J.D. Swearingen Equipment Company before retiring. Larry was a member of Welcome Assembly of God Church.  

He is survived by his wife, Cora Powell Strickland; children, Marla Courtney and husband, Luke of Pensacola, Phil Winget and wife, Crystal of Bascom, Jonathan Strickland and wife, Kim of Marianna, Bradley Winget of Anchorage, AK, Jason Strickland and wife, Dani of Lynn Haven; one brother, Roy Strickland and wife, Rosetta of Bristol; two sisters, Regina Smith of Bristol, Sue Williams and husband, Ronald of Quincy; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Welcome Assembly of God Church with Rev. Clinton Hobbs officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors provided by Sneads Post 241, James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Assembly of God Church, 6784 Messer Rd. Grand Ridge, FL 32442

Condolences may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Darlene Wilson Tidwell, 55, of Bascom died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her home.

Darlene was born September 14, 1961 to the late James and Alcie Wilson of Malone, FL. Darlene loved children. She devoted her life to taking care of numerous children both in her home as well as in local daycares until she retired in 2009. Darlene was considered the “caretaker” of the family and made sure every day to let her family know how important they were to her. She loved her husband, son, grandchildren, family, dog Saddie as well as her cats Toby and Fiona. She was a devoted member of the Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Curtis and Alcie Brown Wilson; niece, Crystal Wilson and brother, Don Wilson.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Tidwell; children, Jennifer Rozanski and husband, Joseph of Tallahassee, Sylvia Talevich and husband, Stephen of Tallahassee and Adam Tidwell and wife, Karlyn of Greenwood; grandchildren, Emily Burdick, Kaylee Tidwell, Raigen Jeter, Samuel Talevich, Olivia Talevich, Presley Johnson and Ryleigh Haveard; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Judah Hooks; siblings, Dora Brannon and husband, Frank of Cottondale, Carey Wilson and wife, Pattie of Malone, and Bryan Wilson and wife, Sherry of Marianna; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church with Rev. Wayne Fussell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com