obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

Patty Laverne Starling, 54, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 4, 2024 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Patty was born on Wednesday, January 7, 1970 in Jacksonville, FL. She attended Andrew Jackson High School. Patty loved all animals and never met a stray  that she didn't bring home with her.

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Nov 2, 2024

Doris Jean Thomas, 93, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Raduant Nursing and Rehab of Palatka.

Nov 1, 2024

Sandra Paulette Brown Holsey, 61, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, November 1, 2024 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Gainesville. The daughter of Ed Brown, Jr. and Marethea Griffin Brown, she was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1963 in Palatka. During her younger years, she attended Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and was later...

Nov 1, 2024

Wilbert Utsey, Sr., was born on Sunday, June 24, 1928, in South Philadelphia. Wilbert Utsey was married for 57 years to Shirley F. Utsey, who preceded him in eternal rest. Three children were born to this union and they will cherish his memory: Lorraine, Wilbert Jr. (Valerie), and Duane (Rena). Wilbert was an Army Veteran. After an honorable discharge,...

Oct 29, 2024

Constance Elizabeth Bergquist, 76, of St. Petersburg, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Oct 27, 2024

Linda Hoard Weston, 86, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Oct 25, 2024

Lula McClendon Jones, the daughter of Albert and Rosa Lee (Brown) McClendon, was born on Monday, January 21, 1946 in Palatka, Florida. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Lula was a lifelong member of Calvary where she dutifully served as an Usher (past president). She was...

Oct 23, 2024

LeRoy Norman Mullen, Jr., the son of Leroy Norman Mullen, Sr. and Artanza Pacetti Mullen, was born on July 2, 1940 in West Putnam County (Johnson Crossroads), FL. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and attended Central Academy High School. He was of the Baptist faith. LeRoy enjoyed singing and listening to country music. He was...

Oct 21, 2024

Alma Jeannette Harris, 61, of Crescent City, the daughter of Alma Gray Barnes and Richard Edward Harris, Sr., was born on Wednesday, September 4, 1963, in Milledgeville, Georgia. She was educated in the Jones County School District and graduated from Jones County High School in 1980. She retired from City Hall in Crescent City as a Municipal clerk. Harris...

Oct 20, 2024

Robert Elvin Patton, 80, of Crescent City (Paradise Shores), entered the sunset of life on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at his residence. The son of Clovis Elvin and Ida Louise (Reynolds) Patton, he was born on June 15, 1944 in New Castle, Indiana. He was educated in the Henry County IN School District. He was employed by Chrysler Machine...

Oct 20, 2024

Joan Dolores Pugh, 88, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her residence. The daughter of Auther Perdunn and Clara Cober, was born on Monday,  August 31, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA.  After residing in Pennsauken, New Jersey for a number of years, she relocated to Melrose, FL.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Oct 14, 2024

Johnnie Lee "Blue" Smith, 69, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, October 14, 2024 at his residence. The son of Jasper, Sr. and Minnie Lee (Dennard) Smith, he was born on Thursday, June 16, 1955 in Palatka, Florida. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and attended Central Academy High School. He was employed...

Oct 7, 2024

Joyce Ann "Winky" Moore-Sharp, 67, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, October 7, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The daughter of Alonzo Walker and Ophelia Oxendine Smith-Walker, she was born on  Tuesday, June 4, 1957 in Palatka. She was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1974 graduate of Crescent City...

Oct 6, 2024

Michael Marshall, 65, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Aspire at Orange Park. The son of Louise Marshall, Fred J. Marshall, Jr. and Virginia Marshall, he was born on Tuesday, January 27, 1959. During his early years, he was a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Palatka where he served in...

Sep 30, 2024

Theodosia Hettie Purifoy, 88, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital, Middleburg. The daughter of James and Edith Harris, she was born on Thursday, July 23,1936, in Palatka. Theodosia was educated in the Putnam County School District until the age of 14. She subsequently moved to New...

Sep 30, 2024

Mark Oswald Odle, Sr., 69, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his residence.

Mark was born on August 1, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of Oswald Pelham Odle and Sheila Nedd Odle. He was a gregarious person who always knew the...

Sep 30, 2024

Wendy Michelle Brennan, 51, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Monday, September 30 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Sep 30, 2024

Louise Jackson Willis, 73, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, September 30, 2024 at her residence. The daughter of George Graham Jr. and Mae Bell Davis, she was born on Wednesday, April 11, 1951 in Palatka, Florida. On her mother's side of the family, she was one of 10 siblings and the second oldest daughter. Louise,...

Sep 27, 2024

Phillip Gurley, 67, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his residence.

Sep 24, 2024

Robin Deanna Detwyler, 58, of Green Cove Springs, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

Robin Deanna Holder, the daughter of Sonja Holder and Neal Jones, she was born on April 29, 1966, at Clay Memorial Hospital in Green Cove Springs. She was the cherished granddaughter of maternal...