obituaries

Apr 27, 2025

Solomon Bryant, Jr., 83, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April  27, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Solomon Bryant, Jr. was born on January 24, 1942, in Jasper County, South Carolina, to the late Solomon and Maggie Bryant. The family later relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before finally settling in Newark, New Jersey.

Apr 27, 2025

Theretha Jones Jefferson was born on Saturday, December 31, 1960 in Starke, Florida to Earlie and Florida Mae (Hampshire) Jones. She was a long time resident of Middleburg.  Theretha graduated from Orange Park High School in the Class of 1978. Theretha was married to Jesse Jefferson, Jr. and was the proud mother of two children - Jesse and Quintessa.  ...

Apr 26, 2025

Shanea Arnette "Sam" Miller Williams, 51, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at  HCA Orange Park Hospital. The daughter of Eugene Miller, Jr. and Lezona (Wiggins) Miller, she was born on Wednesday, May 16, 1973 in Palatka, Florida.  Shanea was educated in the Putnam County School District and graduated from Palatka High School...

Apr 24, 2025

Leslie Carol Hohn, 69, of Hollister, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Apr 23, 2025

Gloria Fay Grant, 91, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her residence.

Apr 20, 2025

Ayden Kyng Spell, 2, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville.

Apr 17, 2025

Courtney Earl Marshall, 77, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his residence.

Courtney Earl Marshall's journey began in Jamaica, where he developed a love for life that was infectious. From an early age, he was known for his playful antics, often pulling pranks on his siblings that would incite...

Apr 16, 2025

Mark James LaFountain, 59, Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Apr 14, 2025

Alphonso Lee "Bubba" Brooks, Sr., 78, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 14, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital. Alphonso was born on Saturday, April 12, 1947, in West Tocoi, Florida, to Alonzo and Ollie Mae (Murphy) Brooks. He received his formal education in the Clay County School District.  After living in Green Cove Springs...

Apr 10, 2025

Delores Ann Luttrell, 64, of Keystone Heights, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center.

Apr 7, 2025

Joyce E. Nelson Sharp, 86, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of Frank Nelson and Clonzie (Nickerson) Nelson, she was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1938 in Roy (Flagler County), Florida. During her adult years, Joyce resided in Palatka. She was of the Baptist...

Apr 7, 2025

John Mitchell Holder, 71, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 7, 2025 at his residence.

Apr 5, 2025

Arsulia Sue Strozier Jackson, 87, of Orange Park, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Orange Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. The daughter of Estell and Ada Bell Strozier, she was born on Monday, March 14, 1938 in Douglas, Georgia.  She moved to Orange Park, Florida in 1959 and became a member of St. John...

Mar 30, 2025

Leroy Vernon Johnson, 87, of Sanford, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, Sanford.

Life commenced for Leroy Vernon Johnson in St. Augustine, Florida. He was the second child born to the parentage of Graham Henry and Norma (Thomas) Johnson. He was reared by...

Mar 30, 2025

James Edward Barnes, 74, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at AdventHealth Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, Palm Coast.

James Edward Barnes began his life on March 12, 1951,  born to Earl and Alice Barnes.  He grew up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, as one of eight children including Claudia,...

Mar 30, 2025

Roosevelt Gilliam, Sr., 92, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March, 30, 2025 at his residence. The son of Edmon Gilliam and Lillian Cook, he was born on Wednesday, April 13, 1932 in Tallahassee. In 1956, the Gilliam family relocated to St. Augustine.  After many years of employment  as a painter at Deco Marine and...

Mar 29, 2025

Robert O'Neal Berryhill, Sr., 61, of Middleburg, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Middleburg.

Robert O'Neal Berryhill, Sr., the son of Evelyn Lee Asbell, was born on Tuesday, August 27, 1963 in Palatka, Florida. He was raised in Green Cove Springs and educated in the Clay County School...

Mar 20, 2025

Annette Williams McHellen, 77, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. The daughter of Wilbur and Irene Ransom Williams, she was born on Wednesday, February 4, 1948 in Palatka, Florida.  She was educated in the Putnam County School District. Annette's employment included  housekeeping at Putnam Hospital, Palatka...

Mar 14, 2025

Cheryl Lynn (Schmitt) Scott, 58, of Satsuma, Florida, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence.

Cheryl was born on August 8, 1966, in Rothschild, Wisconsin, to parents Daryl and Emily (Goetsch) Schmitt. She graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1984.

Cheryl had a way of lighting up...

Mar 14, 2025

Olga Iris Mendez was born on Friday, February 9, 1940 to  Manuel Garcia and Rita Ortiz in Villalba, Puerto Rico. For several years, she worked as a Home Health Aide. She enjoyed sewing clothes, planting flowers, coloring books, completing word search puzzles and spending time with family.

Olga was affiliated with the Latin American Council and was...