James Edward Horst
May 24, 2025
James Edward Horst, 76, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at his residence.
Julia Batts Torrance
May 23, 2025
Julia Mae Batts Torrance, 68, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of Janie Nixon and Larry Batts, Sr., she was born on Monday, November 6,1956 in Palatka. Julia was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1974...
Kelvin Harris
May 21, 2025
Kelvin Terrell "Sam Bush" Harris, 40, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his residence. The son of Stephen Anthony Bush and Sharon Yvonne Harris, he was born on Wednesday, August 8, 1984 in Alachua County, Florida. Kelvin was raised by his grandmother Dollie Bush. He was a 2003 graduate of Crescent...
Vernan Patricia Norris Washington
May 20, 2025
Vernan Patricia Norris Washington, the daughter of Ida Bush Grant and Arthur Grant, was born on Saturday, November 6, 1948, in Crescent City, FL. She was educated in Putnam County School District and was a 1966 graduate of Middleton High School. She was a long-time member of The House of God Church. She later united with Empowering Word Christian...
Milton Murphy, Sr.
May 14, 2025
Milton Murphy, Sr., 71, of Pierson, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at AdventHealth Stuart F. Meyer Hospice Care, Palm Coast. The son of Rosetta Murphy and William Parker, he was born on Saturday, June 27, 1953 in Chiefland, FL. Mr. Murphy was a member of Calvary Full Gospel Church, DeLeon Springs. He...
Frederick Timothy Demps
May 10, 2025
The Reverend Frederick Timothy Demps, 73, of Palatka, peacefully responded to his Savior's summons and was called into eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Haven Hospice, Roberts Care Center, Palatka, surrounded by his wife and family. The son of Rev. Willie and Mrs. Ovelia (Watson) Demps, he was born on Sunday, August 12,1951 in Jacksonville, FL. Preaching,...
Marvin A. Martin
May 9, 2025
Marvin Arthur Martin, 77, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 9, 2025 at his residence.
Elijah Eugene Emanuel
May 9, 2025
Reverend Elijah Eugene Emanuel, commonly known as "Sugar Pop," 70, of Bunnell, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Community Hospice Bailey Family Center for Caring, St. Augustine. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, pastor, and mentor, Rev. Emanuel touched countless lives through his unwavering faith, service, and love for his community.
Born on January...
Robert A. Sewell, Jr.
May 8, 2025
Dr. Robert Alexander Sewell, Jr., 70, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville. Dr. Robert Alexander Sewell, Jr. was born on Monday, March 21, 1955, in Raleigh, North Carolina to Robert Alexander Sewell, Sr. and Doris Rickenbacker.
Robert was a proud graduate of William M. Raines...
Barbara Louise Savage
May 6, 2025
Elder Barbara Louise Savage, 67, of Dade City, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Advent Health, Dade City. The daughter of Elder Daniel Gilbert Savage, Jr. and Deaconess Idella (Sermon) Savage, she was born on September 8, 1957, in Palatka, FL. She was a 1975 graduate of Palatka Central High School, and continued her education...
Hannelore Rinehart
May 6, 2025
Hannelore Rinehart, 82, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her residence.
Yukeeba S. Poole
May 2, 2025
Yukeeba Shandreika Poole, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, was born on Sunday, July 8, 1984, in Palatka, Florida, to Annie Campbell and Clifton Davis. With a heart full of faith and love, Yukeeba was educated in the Putnam County School District and graduated from Palatka High School in the Class of 2003. This milestone marked the beginning...
Dollie M. Bussey
May 1, 2025
Dollie Mae Bussey, born Dollie Mae Jefferson was a native of Middleburg, Florida, born on Friday, March 17, 1939, to the late Inel and Jessie Jefferson. Dollie, educated in the Clay County School System, Orange Park, attended A. E. Hall Elementary and Dunbar High School.
Dollie was united in marriage to Clyde Hoover Bussey. They remained married...
Eve L. Miller
May 1, 2025
Eve L. Miller, 61, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.
Michele Jessica Sandlin
Apr 28, 2025
Michele Jessica Sandlin, 61, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 28, 2025 at HCA Orange Park Hospital.
Solomon Bryant, Jr.
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.
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Theretha Jones Jefferson
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. ...
Shanea Arnette Williams
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...
Leslie Carol Hohn
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.
Gloria F. Grant
Apr 23, 2025
Gloria Fay Grant, 91, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her residence.