obituaries

Mar 2, 2024

Glovine Ferguson, 88, of Hartford, CT, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 2, 2024, peacefully at her residence. Glovine was born on Thursday, January 30, 1936, to the late James Ferguson, Sr. and Alberta Jackson Speach.  She was raised in Palatka, FL and educated in the Putnam County School District. At an early age, Glovine was encouraged by her...

Mar 1, 2024

Alexandra Ewart Whitfield, 39, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Feb 25, 2024

Bertha Mae Calloway Hughes, the beloved eldest daughter of Henry and Rebecca Calloway, was born on Friday, July 21,1944, in Hastings (Garrisville community), FL. She embarked on a remarkable journey filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to education.

Bertha's pursuit of knowledge led her to Bethune Cookman University, where she graduated...

Feb 25, 2024

Floria Mae "Sugga Lump" (Harris) Pierre, 65, of Jacksonville (formerly Palatka)  entered the sunset of life on Friday, February 23, 2024 at HCA FL Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, surrounded by her family. The daughter of Martha Ford Harris and Floyd Harris, she was born on Thursday, November 27, 1958 in Palatka. She attended Palatka Central High School Class of '76....

Feb 23, 2024

Robert Hurt Robertson, 60, of Hollister, entered the sunset of life on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his residence.

Feb 15, 2024

Reverend Johnny Mae Evans Hauser, 85, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her devoted children. The daughter of John T. and Rev. Dr. Precious (Mobley) Evans, she was born on Thursday, November 10, 1938, in Gainesville. She received her early education in the Alachua County School District,...

Feb 13, 2024

J.C. Curry, 79, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at AdventHealth Stuart F. Meyer Hospice Care Center, Palm Coast. The fourth of six siblings, he was born on Tuesday, July 11, 1944, to Tom Clarence Curry and Lou Alice Curry, in Keysville, Georgia. J.C., as he was commonly known, was...

Feb 8, 2024

Michael Roy Brown, 75, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his residence.

Feb 4, 2024

Bertha Lee Dennis Blakely, 91, of Welaka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Bertha Lee Dennis Blakely was born on Thursday, May 12, 1932 in Fort Gates, FL. The daughter of Sarah Cook Rogers, at a very young age, she was adopted...

Feb 1, 2024

Mother Frances Gray Nicklow, 89, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of  Corry and Bertha (Baker) Gray, she was a  native and lifelong resident of Palatka, born on Sunday, January 27, 1935. She was a faithful member and church mother of Pentecostal...

Jan 29, 2024

John Gordon Blake, 79, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Halifax Health - Hospice Ormond Beach Care Center.

John Gordon Blake was born on Friday, March 3, 1944, to John A. Blake and Allethia Smith Blake in Brooklyn, NY. "Johnny", as he was affectionately called by family and close...

Jan 29, 2024

Lewis "Ann" Miler, a native of Seville, the daughter of Lewis Walton Jr. and Emma Lee Brantley-Cobb, was born Monday, June 9, 1958. Ann was educated in the Volusia County School District. She was a faithful honorary member of New Saint Paul Church, Seville. Ann was a dedicated worker at Big Lots of Palatka for over 20 years. She...

Jan 26, 2024

Beatrice Carla Bush was born on Tuesday, March 20, 1962 in Crescent City, FL to Jary Dean Bush and Lemar Evans, Sr.  She was a lifelong resident of Crescent City and was affectionately known as Carla or Tiny. Carla was a 1980 graduate of Crescent City High School.  She was employed as an Area Stock Clerk at Sparton Electronics...

Jan 23, 2024

Nancy Rowe Blue, age 79, of Pomona Park, Florida, passed away on January 23, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Raymond Isidore Rowe and Agnes Kemper Rowe. Nancy grew up in Jacksonville Beach and never lost her love for the sand and waves. She graduated from Fletcher High School and went on to...

Jan 18, 2024

Helen Faye Nichols Cleveland, 71, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of Lloyd and Ethel (Freeman) Nichols, she was born on Tuesday, March 4, 1952.  Her primary, intermediate, and high school grades were completed at Middleton Elementary School (Crescent City) and Matthew Scippio Academy...

Jan 16, 2024

Thomas H. Young, Jr., 81, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at AdventHealth Stuart F. Meyer Hospice Care Center.

Jan 15, 2024

Toni Renate Williams, 60, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Albert and Alberta Martin, she was born on Sunday, October 27, 1963 in Palatka, Florida. She was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1981 graduate...

Jan 15, 2024

William D. Marshall, 84, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center.

Jan 13, 2024

Lydia Huff Gillins, affectionately known to her family as "Kay" was born on Wednesday, May 11, 1949 in Cleveland, TN to Bethel Francis Huff and Cora Lee Winn. Kay relocated with her family to Florida and resided in Palatka. While residing in Palatka she met and married Paul Gillins. Kay was employed at Wal-Mart Supercenter as a cashier. She...

Jan 12, 2024

Philip O. Hopper, 69, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.