obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Lolamae Walden Curry entered this world on Thursday, February 22, 1934, in East Orange, New Jersey, born to Henry and Susie Walden.  She was the third of four children. From an early age Lolamae demonstrated a caring spirit and a strong sense of purpose that would guide her throughout life.

At a young age, Lola professed her...

Dec 14, 2025

Richard Hamilton Nettles was born in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, August 22, 1939 to the late Jeanette Burton and John Wesley Nettles. After his mother transitioned at a very young age, Richard was sent to live with his Aunt, Ella Ponce de Leon in Brooklyn, NY. The close-knit relationships he formed with his New York family helped him forge...

Dec 10, 2025

James Edward Inghram, Jr., 56, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his residence.

Dec 6, 2025

Kathleen Shofner Cole, 67, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Dec 5, 2025

Martin A Hale Storey, 61, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, December 5, 2025 at his residence.

Dec 3, 2025

Eric Ellis Turner was born on Monday, October 29, 1979  to John M. Turner, III and Terry Turner in Summit, NJ.  Eric was a man of character—creative, wise, and witty. While stoic in nature, he was also sensitive, embodying a gentle strength that was evident to those who knew him.

Eric graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in...

Dec 2, 2025

Cynthia Mitchell Hatcher, the daughter of Lee Walter Mitchell and Otrie Mae (Linton) Mitchell, was born on Friday, June 7, 1968 in Palatka. She was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1986 graduate of Palatka High School. In 1992, Cynthia attained her Bachelor's of Nursing Degree from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee. Cynthia was employed as a...

Dec 1, 2025

Martha Ford Harris was born on December 18, 1933, in Palatka, Florida, to George Daniel Ford and Thelma Elease Townsend-Ford. She attended Central Academy in Palatka and spent most of her life in Putnam County before relocating to Jacksonville, Florida, in 2010, where she lived until she transitioned.

She met and married Floyd Harris in 1955. Martha...

Nov 28, 2025

Mother Joanna Weeks Jenkins was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1940 in Union Springs, Alabama and returned home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2025.

She was born to Willie and Mattie Weeks.  Young Joanna Weeks attended school until the age of 13.  She was united in holy matrimony to Superintendent Sinclair Jenkins on...

Nov 21, 2025

Harry Truman Thomas, the son of Sam Thomas and Ardell Favors, was born on Thursday, December 20, 1945 in Lexington, GA. After completing his formal education in Oglethorpe County Consolidated School (now Oglethorpe County Primary School), A1C Harry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served in the Field Maintenance Squadron as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist and Parachute...

Nov 20, 2025

Angela Dorlene Revell Davis was born on Monday, May 2, 1960, in Springfield Gardens, NY to Mr. James and Theodosia (Harris) Revell. In 1970, the family relocated to Palatka, FL. Angela was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1978 graduate of Palatka High School. She continued her educational pursuits and earned a Bachelor's Degree from...

Nov 17, 2025

The Life Story of Otis P. Smith

Otis P. Smith was born on Friday, August 30, 1935, in Sardis, Mississippi, to Elvera Harris and Fred Smith. Rambunctious, curious, and protective from the start, he grew into the kind of boy who kept everyone laughing, guessing, or shaking their heads—sometimes all at once. His world brightened...

Nov 11, 2025

Deborah Denese Bush, the daughter of Walter Major and Jeanette Johnson, she was born on Saturday, August 4, 1951 in St. Augustine, Florida. Deborah was educated in St. Johns County School District and graduated from R. J. Murray High School, Class of 1969.  During her early years, she resided in St. Augustine.  Subsequently, Deborah made her home in Jacksonville,...

Nov 10, 2025

Jeweldean Calhoun Junior, was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1948, in Palatka, Florida, to Horace Calhoun, Jr. and Lavada Burton Calhoun. Affectionately known as Sister or Jerri, she grew up in Palatka, where she attended Central Academy before journeying north to Boston with the love of her life and husband of 56 years, George Junior.

Jerri and...

Nov 10, 2025

Jay Anne Houge, 58, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 10, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Nov 8, 2025

James Clinton Edmundson, 64, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his residence.

Nov 8, 2025

Robert Ray Driggers, 72, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his residence.

Nov 7, 2025

Terry Lynn Roberts, Sr., 63, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Friday, November 7, 2025 at his residence.

Nov 5, 2025

Kenneth R. Mahaffey, commonly known as "Ken", was born on Saturday, January 3,1948 in  Winter Haven, FL to Pierre Raymond Mahaffey, Jr. and Frances "Frankie" Bowling Madden. He was a graduate of Winter Haven High School,  Class of 1966. Soon after graduation, Kenneth enrolled in the University of Florida to continue his educational pursuit. During his college...

Nov 4, 2025

Gregory Joseph Bodalski was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1947 to Virginia Vitatoe and Arthur Bodalski in Detroit, Michigan.  He graduated from Furman University. Prior to retiring, Gregory was employed in the International Banking industry. His civic duties included serving as president of The Propeller Club Jacksonville Post from 1985-1986.

In addition to his parents, Gregory was...