obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

Gladys Spann, 94, of Palm Coast entered the sunset of life on Monday, July 22, 2024 at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida.

On Saturday, March 29, 1930, Lee Jerry (Zip) Miller and his wife, Cleo Drake Miller welcomed their second child. They named her Gladys, which means "God's Princess". She was born and raised in...

Jul 21, 2024

Darian Tyrone Robinson, Sr., age 27, embraced eternal peace on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Palm Coast, Florida. He was born on Friday, September 6, 1996, to Tommy Robinson and Naromie Alexis, in Gainesville, FL. Darian spent his early years in Palatka before moving to Lake Butler at the age of 9. There, he flourished within the...

Jul 20, 2024

Margarito Martinez-Eutimio, 48, of Chicago, IL (formerly Crescent City), entered the sunset of life on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, IL.

Jul 19, 2024

Joseph George Michalowski, 75, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Friday, July 19, 2024 at UF Health Shands, Gainesville.

Jul 19, 2024

Timothy L. Fisher, 62, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his residence.

Jul 17, 2024

Robert Craig Lowe, Jr., 81, of Fort McCoy, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Jul 16, 2024

Claudia Sharon Jones, 72, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of Julia Webb and Samuel Jones, she was born on Wednesday, August 8, 1951. Sharon was a 1969 graduate of Central  Academy High School. She attended The Florida School of Arts and...

Jul 15, 2024

M. Hugh Gahagen, Jr, 83, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his residence.

Jul 13, 2024

Deaconess Estelle Patricia Kennedy transitioned from this earthly place to the arms of her Heavenly Father at the Advent-Health Hospice Center in Palm Coast, Florida on Saturday morning, July 13, 2024.  She passed away at the age of 91 after living a full life impacting mostly everyone she met.  She was born in Marion, South Carolina to...

Jul 13, 2024

Martin Joseph Yahl, 88, of Hawthorne, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his residence.

Jul 9, 2024

Nicholas Smith, 87, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Jul 8, 2024

Nikkianne Trolio Pecorelli, 60, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Monday, July 8, 2024 at her residence.

Jul 7, 2024

Charlie Lee Melton 73, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of James Melton, Sr. and Anna Elizabeth Julia (Douglas) Melton, he was born on Wednesday, July 19, 1950 in Palatka. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and attended Central Academy High School....

Jul 6, 2024

Mark Anthony Brown, Sr., 62, a dedicated husband, father, and servant of the community, transitioned on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka, with his loving wife of 28 years, Dara Brown, by his side. The son of Eddie and Alma Brown, Mark was born on Tuesday, June 19, 1962, in Palatka. Mark led a life...

Jul 6, 2024

Holly Diane Hake, 57, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her residence.

Holly was a cherished figure in her community and among her loved ones for her deep compassion, boundless generosity and her unwavering faith. She was known for her commitment to assisting the homeless and those in hardship. Holly's...

Jul 4, 2024

Alice Aline Reed, 94, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at AdventHealth Palm Coast. The daughter of Henry Swain and Josie (Dates) Swain, she was born on Monday, May 5, 1930 in Vincent, AL. She was educated in the St. Johns County School District and a 1949 graduate of Excelsior High School....

Jun 30, 2024

Michael "Blow Fly" Evans, Sr., 67, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of Lonnie Evans, Jr. and Norma Louise Evans, he was born on July 29, 1956 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was a 1974 graduate of Palatka Central High School. He was a...

Jun 30, 2024

Frank R. Tiedeman, Jr., 84, of Welaka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Jun 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph J. Kavashansky, Jr. A beloved husband, father, and friend. Joseph transitioned on June 28, 2024 in Melrose, Florida. Born in New York, N.Y. Joseph was known for his infectious laughter, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. He had a passion for cars, his family and his...

Jun 28, 2024

Claretha Brown Arnold, 70, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Community Hospice Morris Care Center, Jacksonville. The daughter of Ed Brown, Jr. and Elizabeth Brown, she was born on Saturday, February 27, 1954 in Lakewood, New Jersey. Claretha was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1972 graduate of Palatka...