obituaries

Feb 2, 2026

Joe Norris Wiggins, 87, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Monday, February 2, 2026 at UF Health St. Johns in St. Augustine.

Jan 27, 2026

Timothy G. Weachock, 69, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his residence.

Jan 27, 2026

Shirley Ann Bunch was born on Tuesday, December 13, 1949 to Eugene and Estella Mae (Denmark) Bunch, in St. Petersburg, FL.  Shirley was educated in the Pinellas County Florida schools and later attended vocational school.  She was employed as a dental assistant for several years. In her leisure time she enjoyed fishing, watching television (especially western tv shows) and...

Jan 26, 2026

Jimmie Clayton, 83, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, January 26, 2026, at HCA FL Putnam Hospital.

Jan 24, 2026

Cynthia Barbara Walker, 83, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at AdventHealth Daytona Beach.

Jan 24, 2026

Mildra's Memories, Milestones and Ministry

Mildra Burch Jackson, a beloved mother figure, sister, devoted nurse, and faithful servant of God, was born on January 1, 1938, in Abbeville, Georgia, to the late Charlie and Ella Mae (Butts) Burch. She peacefully transitioned on January 24, 2026, at AdventHealth Palm Coast Hospital.

Mildra resided in Palm Coast,...

Jan 23, 2026

Reverend Robert Walker, 98, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Haven Hospice E. T. York Care Center, Gainesville.

Jan 22, 2026

Robert J. Hartsfield, 81, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Jan 21, 2026

Margie Louise Kneezel, 92, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her residence.

Jan 20, 2026

Jayela Renee' Walker, 21, of Gainesville (Palatka native), unexpectedly entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at UF Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville. The daughter of Tangela Clark and Courtnee Walker, she was born on September 28, 2004 in Palatka. Her pursuit of education was attained at: God's Little Creation (Pre-K), James A. Long, where...

Jan 16, 2026

Brenda Jane Koss,  70, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her residence.

Jan 15, 2026

Jose Irizarry, 83, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his residence.

Jan 13, 2026

Dennis Eugene Folmer, 71, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his residence.

Jan 12, 2026

Marc Anthony Wingate, Sr., 53, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, January 12, 2025 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital.

Jan 12, 2026

Sharon Faye Smith, 68, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, January 12, 2025 at her residence.

Jan 7, 2026

Palmer Gibbs was born on September 14, 1936 to Walter Gibbs, Sr. and Annie Mae Jones in Folkston, Georgia.  He grew up partially in Folkston and later in Palatka, Florida along with several brothers and sisters.  Palmer's employment included logging and pulpwood. His children attribute their strong work ethic to his consistent example. In his spare time,  he enjoyed...

Dec 28, 2025

Robert Eric Peterson, 62, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Dec 28, 2025

Charles James Lenton, Sr., 77, of Palatka (former resident of Jacksonville), entered the sunset of life on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Dec 21, 2025

Brandon Terran McRae, 39, of Columbus, GA., entered the sunset of life on Sunday, December 21, 2025 on Fortson Road in Columbus, GA., as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  The son of Reverend Theodore (Venus) McRae and Jocelyn Carter McGriff, Brandon was born on Wednesday, August 27, 1986 in Fort Benning, GA. Brandon was...

Dec 16, 2025

Isadore Leviticus "Levi" LaBrew, 59, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Malcom Randall V A Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.