obituaries

Apr 9, 2024

Marvin Claude Ellison, Jr., 80, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at AdventHealth Daytona.

In lieu of flowers, please honor the life and legacy of Marvin Ellison, Jr. by contributing to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital .

Apr 9, 2024

Gregory Vernon Evans, 69, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Gainesville. The son of Willie James Evans, Sr. and Hattie Mae (Dowling) Evans, he was born on Sunday, December 5, 1954 in Hastings. He was educated in the St. Johns County School District and a 1973 graduate...

Apr 8, 2024

Jettie Mae Brown, 88, of Orlando, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 8, 2024 at AdventHealth Orlando Hospice Care.

Apr 7, 2024

Leroy "Cheetahroy" Sanders, 90, of Green Cove Springs, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Aspire at Green Cove Springs. The son of Manuel and Laura Sanders, he was born on Friday, January 12, 1934 in Monticello, Florida. At a young age, Leroy relocated to Penney Farms, Florida with his family. He was educated in...

Apr 4, 2024

Paul Francis Savoie, 64, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Apr 2, 2024

Lewis Ray Hampton, 73. of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his residence. A native of Palatka, he was born on Monday April 24,1950 to Leroy Sr., and Ethel Lee (Williams) Hampton. Lewis was a valedictorian graduate of Central Academy High School and subsequently was employed by City of Palatka Public Works. On...

Mar 31, 2024

Marietta Laverne Burton Clark, the daughter of Andrew Benjamin Burton, Sr. and Cheryl Lavern Broxton, was born on Friday, October 14, 1966 in Bartow, Florida. She was educated in the Brevard County School District. Marietta was formerly employed by Putnam County Medical Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant until her health declined shortly after. She enjoyed singing and dancing....

Mar 31, 2024

A Time to be Born

Dorothy Ann was a lifelong resident of Palatka, FL, born Wednesday, July 8, 1959 in Fitzgerald, GA to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Lee & Nola (Perry) Williams.

A Time to Learn and Work

Dorothy Ann was a graduate of Palatka Central High School Bulldogs Class of 1977.  She...

Mar 30, 2024

Pura Maria Reyes, 78, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Pura Maria (Soto Torres) Reyes was born Wednesday, October 17, 1945 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to Rufino Soto and Juana Torres. Pura relocated to Bronx, New York as a teenager where she lived for more than 20 years. She married...

Mar 20, 2024

Patricia Anne Rensel, 71, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her residence.

Mar 18, 2024

Ms. Cathy Jo Newman 61, formerly of Carroll County, Virginia finally won her battle with lung cancer. Ms. Newman is now celebrating with King Jesus in her heavenly home. Ms Newman passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, Florida . Ms. Newman was born in Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia to Joseph C. Nester (deceased) and...

Mar 18, 2024

Charles Lorenzo Williams, 65, of Gainesville, entered the sunset of life on Monday, March 18, 2024 at HCA FL North Florida Hospital, Gainesville. Charles Lorenzo Williams was born on Sunday, May 4, 1958, in Palatka, FL, to James and Ruby (Owens) Williams. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and graduated from Palatka South High School in...

Mar 17, 2024

Patricia King, 57, of Bronx, NY, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her residence. The daughter of Edwin King, Sr. and Connie Taylor, she was born on Saturday, April 2, 1966 in Bronx, New York. She was educated in the Broward County School System and was a 1984 graduate of Dillard High...

Mar 15, 2024

Ardelia Cora Lee Williams, 32, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Friday, March 15, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The daughter of Thomas, Sr. and Linda Williams, she was born on Saturday, January 11, 1992, in Palatka. Ardelia was educated in the Putnam County School District. She was a 2011 honor graduate...

Mar 14, 2024

Samuel Lamar Hackney, 55, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of Samuel Hackney and Bernice McCorn-Hackney, Samuel was born on Wednesday, September 4, 1968 in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended St. Augustine High School, graduating in 1986.  Samuel also attended Valdosta State University on a...

Mar 14, 2024

Bobby Edward Cummings, Sr., 70, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of John and Lavenia Cummings, he was born on Tuesday, January 19, 1954 in Quitman, Georgia. Bobby loved music. He enjoyed playing the guitar, banjo and harmonica. He also enjoyed fishing and spending...

Mar 12, 2024

Calvin Conwell Monts, Sr., 71, of Seville, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of Bobby and Gussie Mae (Lawton) Monts, he was born on Sunday, March 23, 1952 in Newark, Maryland (Worchester County). He was educated in the Volusia County School District and was a...

Mar 7, 2024

Leroy Jackson, Sr., 75, of Knoxville, TN (formerly of Palatka), entered the sunset of life on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN.  The son of Woodrow and Aretha Jackson Peoples and stepfather Jaufees Peoples Sr., Leroy was born on Tuesday, November 30, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was educated in the Putnam County School District...

Mar 5, 2024

Judy Humphrey Ellington, 77, of Hastings, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Community Hospice Bailey Center for Caring, St. Augustine.  The daughter of Ulysess Humphrey Jr. and Gertrude Robinson Humphrey, Judy was born on Monday, January  27, 1947 in Hastings. She attended Walter E. Harris High School Class, graduating in 1964. Judy was a...

Mar 4, 2024

James Alexander Godbolt, 59, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, March 4, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of Coy Godbolt, Sr., and Mamie (Ellerby) Godbolt, James was born on Sunday, October 11, 1964 in Gainesville, Florida. He was educated in the Alachua County School District and a graduate of Eastside High School,...