obituaries

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...

Jun 28, 2024

William Franklin Hayes, Jr., 83, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, June 28, 2024 at his residence.

Jun 26, 2024

David Morgan Sapp, age 59, of Starke, Florida, transitioned on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. David was born on August 28, 1964, to Eldon "Rudy" and Catherine Sapp. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1982 and started working at TG & Y Stores in Starke, FL. David enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1983 and served on...

Jun 26, 2024

Shirley Mae Allen, 63, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at her residence. The daughter of Catherine Smith Allen and Raymond Allen, Sr., she was born on Tuesday, May 23, 1961 in Palatka. She was educated in the Putnam County School District and attended Palatka Central High School. Shirley was a...

Jun 26, 2024

Ricky J. Harrison, 65, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Jun 25, 2024

Dorothy P. Lewis, 68, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at HCA FL Putnam Hospital.

Dorothy Jean "Dot" Lewis, the daughter of Vance Eugene and Lurene (Phillips) Perry, was born on Monday, December 19, 1955 in Brunswick, Georgia. She was educated in the Putnam County School...

Jun 23, 2024

Valerie McCracken, 64, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center, Orange Park.

Jun 22, 2024

Joan Delores Sommers, 86, of Live Oak, FL, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.