obituaries

Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Harold John Buckland

Harold John Buckland

Feb 21, 2025

Harold John Buckland, 82, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his residence.

Elnora Gordon Carter-Bain

Elnora Gordon Carter-Bain

Feb 20, 2025

Elnora Gordon Carter-Bain, 88, of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her residence. The daughter of Josephine Williams Hill Gordon and Edward Gordon, she was born on Wednesday, July 15, 1936, in Putnam County. The youngest of nine children (which consisted of Elnora's 3 brothers and 5 sisters)—she grew up as a...

Michael Downing

Michael Downing

Feb 17, 2025

Michael Downing, 64, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, February 17, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Theresa Knowles Williams

Theresa Knowles Williams

Feb 16, 2025

Theresa Evelyn Knowles Williams, 78, of Fleming Island (Palatka native), entered the sunset of life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Green Cove Springs.

Theresa Knowles Williams, daughter of Charlie Pinkston and Nellie Lou Johnson, and the bonus daughter of Willie Knowles, Sr., was born in Palatka,...

Stacy Lynn Marchini

Stacy Lynn Marchini

Feb 15, 2025

Stacy Lynn Marchini, 65, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence.

Marjorie Lee Holsey

Marjorie Lee Holsey

Feb 15, 2025

Marjorie Lee Holsey, 78, of Lake City, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Haven Hospice E. T. York Care Center, Gainesville. The daughter of Sam Lee, Jr. and Mother Pearlie B. Lee, she was born on Friday, April 12, 1946 in Arlington, GA. Margie completed her education in 1968, graduating from William M. Raines...

Grady Alan Warr

Grady Alan Warr

Feb 12, 2025

Grady Alan Warr, 66, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Bettylou Koch

Bettylou Koch

Feb 11, 2025

BettyLou Koch, 82, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Constance D. Brummitt

Constance D. Brummitt

Feb 11, 2025

Constance "Connie" Diane (Elkins) Williams Brummitt, 71, of Sanford, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Lake Monroe Hospital, Sanford. The daughter of Willie Elkins, Jr. and Margie Sanders-Elkins, she was born on Thursday, April 2, 1953 in Cross City. Constance was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1972 graduate of Palatka...

Dennis Eugene Laplant

Dennis Eugene Laplant

Feb 8, 2025

Dennis Eugene LaPlant, 82, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence.

Joseph Walker

Joseph Walker

Feb 7, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Walker, was born on Monday, September 30, 1957 in Palatka, FL. The son of Mildred (Hankins) Walker and Arliss C. Walker, Sr. Joseph was the youngest of eight siblings. He was educated in the Putnam County School District.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving as a Communications Specialist. This position suited him well...

Dr. Robert Frederic Warren

Dr. Robert Frederic Warren

Feb 7, 2025

Robert F. Warren, MD, was born on Tuesday, June 9, 1942 in Freeport, NY, to his parents Walter and Marjory. He graduated from Purdue University where he studied electrical engineering then pre-med. He studied medicine at NYU and The Hospital for Joint Diseases in NY. From there he served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After...

Julio M. Rivera

Julio M. Rivera

Feb 5, 2025

Julio Manuel Rivera, 74, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care, Palatka.

Luis Alberto Cedeno

Luis Alberto Cedeno

Feb 4, 2025

Luis Alberto Cedeno, 73, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital, Palatka. Luis Cedeno was a native of Utuado, Puerto Rico. The son of his beloved parents, Leonardo Cedeno and Juana Torres, he was born on Thursday, November 1, 1951. As a young adult, Luis moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut...

Detrick D. Durham

Detrick D. Durham

Feb 3, 2025

Detrick Denise Durham, 47, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Jacksonville Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

Robin Eva Hammock

Robin Eva Hammock

Feb 2, 2025

Robin Eva Hammock, 63, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Parklands Care Center, Gainesville. The daughter of Phillip J. Edson and Claire Jeanette Julian Edson, she was born on Thursday, December 7, 1961 in Fairlawn Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts. She was a member of Pomona Park First Baptist Church. She was employed by...

Joseph W. Jordan

Joseph W. Jordan

Feb 1, 2025

Joseph Willis Jordan, 82, native of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Gainesville. The son of Sylvester and Ophelia (Wimbly) Jordan, he was born on Saturday, March 28, 1942. "Joe" spent most of his adult life in Opa Locka before returning to his homestead of Crescent City...

Linda M. Miller

Linda M. Miller

Jan 29, 2025

Linda Marie Jones Miller, 65, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at UF Shands Jacksonville. The daughter of Earlie, Sr. and Florida Mae (Hampshire) Jones, she was born on Thursday, September 17, 1959 in Middleburg. She was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Middleburg where she served as a...

Johnnie L. Jackson

Johnnie L. Jackson

Jan 28, 2025

Johnnie Lee Jackson was born on Wednesday, May 4, 1960 in Palatka, Florida to Willie L. Jackson, Sr. and Evone Jackson. He resided with his father during his formative years and attended Palatka High School.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in eternal rest by his siblings,...

Jennie V. Salley

Jennie V. Salley

Jan 28, 2025

Jennie V. Salley, 76, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at her Palm Coast residence. The daughter of Spencer Davis and Jennie Lou Chavis, she was born on Tuesday,  November 16, 1948 in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Arlington, VA in the Green Valley neighborhood. She was a 1967 graduate of...

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