obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

Surgene Cabell, 84, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Flagler Health and Rehab Center, Bunnell.

Sep 23, 2024

Betty Lucille McCaskell, 86, of Bunnell, entered the sunset of life on Monday, September 23, 2024 at her residence.

Betty Lucille Paradise McCaskell, the daughter of Lucille Lattimore and Ralph Paradise, was born on Monday, February 14, 1938 in Sandersville, GA. She was a devoted member of Living Faith Christian Center where she served as the church...

Sep 22, 2024

Linda Joyce White, 73, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of Erester and Elma (Degrate) White, she was born on Sunday, November 19, 1950 in Waco, Texas. She was educated in the Putnam County School District at Central Academy High School. Linda was...

Sep 21, 2024

Dorise Dennis, a woman of God and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was known as "Ma D" to her grandchildren and "Aunt Gloristine" to many others. She departed from this life after a long illness on Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at her home in Sanford, Florida.

Born on Saturday, August 10, 1940,...

Sep 18, 2024

Joyce Elizabeth Cowan Sermon, the beloved daughter of Frank Cowan Sr. and Rutha Mae Bell, was born on Monday, October 15, 1945, in Palatka, Florida. She was a 1963 graduate of Central Academy High School, Palatka. During her high school years, Joyce enjoyed basketball and hanging out with her friends and family. She embarked on a remarkable journey filled...

Sep 17, 2024

Willie Thomas Mitchell, affectionately known as "Sonny", was born the baby of six boys to Johnny Mitchell and Hattie Jackson Mitchell in Glassboro, New Jersey on October 1, 1947. He was educated in Glassboro School System and attended Shaw University where he was a member of the ROTC program. During his freshman year, Sonny was the roommate...

Sep 14, 2024

Abelardo Garcia Gonzalez, 60, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at his residence.

Abelardo Garcia Gonzalez, nacido de Jose Ramon Garcia y Luz Maria Gonzalez en 10 de noviembre de 1963.

Abelardo entró en el ocaso de la vida sabado 14 de septiembre de 2024 en su residencia de...

Sep 13, 2024

Randall Eugene Plair, Jr., 74, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Friday, September 13, 2024 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Sep 13, 2024

Eva Pearl Walker, 73, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, September 13, 2024 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Gainesville. The daughter of Jessie Drains and Doree Simmons, she was born on Wednesday, March 28, 1951 in Albany, GA. She was educated in the Volusia County FL School System and attended Campbell Junior High School. Eva...

Sep 8, 2024

Lillian Alberta Robinson Kemp, native of Welaka, resident of San Mateo, Florida, shared her musical gifts with churches from a young age. Well remembered for her singing and piano skills, she touched the hearts of Putnam County residents and those in neighboring areas for over 65 years. She was a Putnam Countian for over 75 years, born on Sunday,...

Aug 30, 2024

Rev. Allan C. Pennill, Sr., son of the late Risden and Jessie Pennill, was born in Punta Gorda, Belize (Central America) on Saturday, September 4, 1937. He was the third of eight children. Allan received his early education in Belize City and later became a member of the Belize Defense Forces where he served for two years. He attended...

Aug 29, 2024

Lillian Nell Luckey, 92, of Jennings, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Aug 29, 2024

Donald Reister Wells, 90, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his residence.

Aug 29, 2024

Curtis "Grump" Williams, 74, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his residence. The son of Hubert Williams and Sadie Pearl Jones, he was born on Monday, August 21, 1950 in Crescent City. He was a 1968 graduate of Crescent City Jr/Sr High School. Curtis was a God-fearing man. E-3 Williams entered...

Aug 28, 2024

Tressie Lee Brantley, 88, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her residence.

Tressie Lee Brantley, the daughter of Louise McDuffie Wright, was born on Saturday, February 15, 1936 in Allendale, South Carolina. She was educated in the Allendale County School System. Tressie was a Christian who enjoyed gardening, watching...

Aug 25, 2024

Clarence "Turbo" Mims, 71, of Gainesville, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his residence. The son of Willie Charles Mims, Sr. and Emma (Dixon) Mims, he was born on June 7, 1953 in Palatka. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and attended Middleton High School, Crescent City. He enlisted in the...

Aug 22, 2024

Jeffrey Matthew Kozanecki, 67, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at his residence.

Aug 21, 2024

Donald Ray Williams, 62, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Kindred Hospital North Florida, Green Cove Springs.  The son of Blanche Williams Woods and Sammie Lee Williams, he was born on May 1, 1962 in Palatka. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and attended Palatka High School. Donald was...

Aug 19, 2024

Mr. Jenifer Melvin "Jent" Gilyard, 72, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Jacksonville.  The son of Clarence, Sr. and Melvise (Holsey) Gilyard, he was born on Monday, January 28, 1952 in San Mateo, Florida. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1970 graduate...

Aug 18, 2024

Walter Donald Markham, Jr., 69, of Hawthorne, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his residence. The son of Elnora Carter-Bain and Walter Donald Markham, Sr., Walter was born on January 12, 1955 in Gainesville. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1973 graduate of Interlachen High School. He was...