obituaries

Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

India Chanel Williams

India Chanel Williams

Jun 15, 2026

India Chanel Williams, 53, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care Bailey Center for Caring in St. Augustine. 

Joel Thomas Burkley

Joel Thomas Burkley

Jun 13, 2026

Joel T. Burkley was a native of West Seneca, NY and the husband of Deborah Burkley. Joel was the most dearest father of Matthew, Mark (Karen), Kevin (Aubrey) and Joanna (Phil). He is also survived by his siblings Gerald, Paul, Donald, Heidi and David as well as 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Mr. Burkley was a member of West Seneca #111...

George Urban Hilbert, II

George Urban Hilbert, II

Jun 11, 2026

George Urban Hilbert, II, 74, of Georgetown, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his residence.

Roberta Jo Lindley

Roberta Jo Lindley

Jun 2, 2026

Roberta Jo Lindley, 84, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at her residence. 

Anna Ferida Chellali

Anna Ferida Chellali

May 31, 2026

Anna Ferida Chellali, 76, of Florahome, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at her residence.  

Messiah James Jordan Kelley

Messiah James Jordan Kelley

May 31, 2026

Born on Friday, January 7, 2005, in Daytona Beach, to Evahn A. Smith and James F. Kelley, Messiah was loved deeply by his family, friends, and everyone blessed to know him. Though his time on earth was brief, his life left a lasting impact on those who shared in his journey. Messiah was known for his big heart and his...

Twila Sue Bourassa

Twila Sue Bourassa

May 27, 2026

Twila Sue Bourassa, 61, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her residence.  

Nilma Martinez Velez

Nilma Martinez Velez

May 27, 2026

Nilma Altagracia Martinez, 63, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her residence.  

Marcus Dontell Lloyd

Marcus Dontell Lloyd

May 22, 2026

Marcus Dontell Lloyd was born on Friday, January 7, 1977 to Carmelita Graham and John Lloyd, Jr. in Punta Gorda, Florida. He was educated in the Charlotte County School District and a graduate of Charlotte High School Class of 1995.

Marcus was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed basketball, football and chess. He developed a knack for grilling and became quite skilled...

Douglas Robert McCulloch

Douglas Robert McCulloch

May 19, 2026

Douglas Robert McCulloch, 76, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka.  

Rodney Eugene Hayes

Rodney Eugene Hayes

May 18, 2026

Rodney Eugene Hayes, Sr., the son of Tonny and Ruby Lene (Hendricks) Hayes, was born on Tuesday, March 21, 1972 at Jacksonville Navy Air Station. He was a 1991 graduate of Clay High School, Green Cove Springs. He was of the baptist faith and was baptized at New Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in 1985. Later, he became a member of...

Barbara Burkley

Barbara Burkley

May 7, 2026

Barbara Jean Boyd Burkley was born on Friday, March 1, 1940, to Wilson Clarence Boyd and Carrie B. (Hannah) Boyd in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was the third of five children. Her primary education was provided by the Edgecombe County School District. The Boyd family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1951. In 1958, Barbara graduated from I. C. Norcom High...

Melissa A. Hagerman

Melissa A. Hagerman

Apr 27, 2026

Melissa A. Hagerman, 50, of Elkton, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center.  

Dianne Marie Gentry

Dianne Marie Gentry

Apr 26, 2026

Diane Marie Gentry, 62, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center.

Margaret Dunbar Hubert

Margaret Dunbar Hubert

Apr 23, 2026

Margaret Dunbar Hubert, 88, of Hastings, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her residence. She was the daughter of Horace and Millie (Sutton) Dunbar, born on Tuesday, October 5, 1937 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Margaret was married to Author Davis Riddick, to that union three children were born. Later, she married Cleavon Hubert, Sr.,...

Sammy George Bajalia, Jr.

Sammy George Bajalia, Jr.

Apr 23, 2026

Sammy George Bajalia, Jr., 66, of Welaka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his residence. 

Martha Maria Flatt

Martha Maria Flatt

Apr 22, 2026

Martha Maria Flatt, 52, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at her residence.

Shirley Estell Turner

Shirley Estell Turner

Apr 19, 2026

Shirley Turner passed away at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her six children (Terrance, Glen, Sharmion, Sharmyne, Johnathan and Monroe), fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, five siblings, one maternal aunt; six sisters in law, Sonja Turner, Mamie Turner, Eunice Turner Pruitte, Jeanette...

Betty Floyd Chandler

Betty Floyd Chandler

Apr 14, 2026

Betty Floyd Chandler, 79, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sunday, January 26, 1947 to Lois Ophelia Heard. Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka who was educated in the Putnam School District and earned her...

Richard Dale Dunivant

Richard Dale Dunivant

Apr 13, 2026

Richard Dale Dunivant, Jr., 80, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. 

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