obituaries

Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Lisa Campbell

Lisa Campbell

Dec 11, 2023

Lisa Campbell, 65, of Interlachen (formerly of North Fort Myers), entered the sunset of life on Monday, December 11, 2023 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Bennie Lee Alexander, Jr.

Bennie Lee Alexander, Jr.

Dec 10, 2023

Bennie Lee Alexander, Jr., 72, a native and lifelong resident of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of Bennie and Ida Mae (Robinson) Alexander, Sr., he was born on Friday, February 23, 1951. He was a 1969 graduate of Central Academy High School. Bennie formerly attended...

Raymond John Brecklin

Raymond John Brecklin

Nov 29, 2023

Raymond John Brecklin, 71, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka, FL.

Tre’ Devon Lyons

Tre’ Devon Lyons

Nov 27, 2023

Tre' Devon "Dolo" Lyons, 22, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 27, 2023. The son of Kalisha Jefferson and Craig Lyons, he was born on Monday, November 5, 2001 in St. Augustine. Tre' was educated in the St. Johns County School District. He was a 2020 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School....

Earnest Purifoy

Earnest Purifoy

Nov 26, 2023

Earnest Purifoy, Sr., 91, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of L.C. and Sue Etta (Jackson) Purifoy, he was born on Wednesday, February 17, 1932 in Marion Junction (Dallas County), Alabama. In Earnest's early years, after relocating from Alabama, he enjoyed playing the game of...

Edward Virl Wilkerson

Edward Virl Wilkerson

Nov 25, 2023

Edward Virl Wilkerson, 93, of Welaka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Brookdale Lake Mary Senior Living, Lake Mary.

Terrence James Secord

Terrence James Secord

Nov 25, 2023

Terrence James Secord, 61, of Welaka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence.

Ramel Di'Marcus Rodgers

Ramel Di'Marcus Rodgers

Nov 20, 2023

Ramel Di'Marcus Rodgers, 39, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 20, 2023 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, surrounded by his devoted wife, children, family and friends. Ramel was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1983, to Lois Marie Jones and Ray Anthony Rodgers in Palatka, FL. Ramel was educated in the Putnam County...

Malek Moustafa Eldick

Malek Moustafa Eldick

Nov 18, 2023

Funeral services for Malek Moustafa Eldick (son of Dr. Moustafa and Mirna Eldick, brother of Mohamed Eldick) will be Monday, November 20th (12:00 p.m. Dhuhur Prayer), Islamic Center of Northeast Florida, 2333 St. Johns Bluff Road S, Jacksonville.

Jered Jerome Nichols

Jered Jerome Nichols

Nov 13, 2023

Jered Jerome Nichols, 44, of Green Cove Springs, entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 13, 2023 in Green Cove Springs. The son of Henry and Janie (Houston) Nichols, he was born on Thursday, February 1, 1979 in Jacksonville, FL. He resided in Pier Station and later relocated to Green Cove Springs. He was educated in the Clay...

Rachel Bryant Lee

Rachel Bryant Lee

Nov 11, 2023

Rachel Yvonne Bryant Lee, 74, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.  The daughter of Raymond Bryant, Sr. and Essie Mae (Studymine) Bryant, she was born on Sunday, October 9, 1949. Rachel was a 1967 graduate of Central Academy High School. She was employed with Hudson Pulp & Paper...

Terry C. Reaves

Terry C. Reaves

Nov 10, 2023

Terry C. Reaves, 70, of Ocala, entered the sunset of life on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Anthony D. Roppo

Anthony D. Roppo

Nov 9, 2023

Anthony Duward Roppo, 66, of Hawthorne, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence.

Nathaniel Royal, Jr.

Nathaniel Royal, Jr.

Nov 7, 2023

Nathaniel Royal, Jr., 84, fulfilled his purpose, answered God's call and transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, after an extended illness.  He was the son of Nathaniel Royal, Sr. and Alice Perry Royal born on Thursday, February 2, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the only son among six — sisters, Mildred Thomas,...

Mark Joseph Esparza

Mark Joseph Esparza

Nov 6, 2023

Mark Joseph Esparza, 82, of Palatka (former Gainesville resident) entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Radiant Nursing & Rehabilitation of Palatka.

Wisteria Queen Estella Polite

Wisteria Queen Estella Polite

Nov 5, 2023

Wisteria Queen Estella Polite, 88, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Memorial Hospital East, Miramar.

Richard James Hunter, Sr.

Richard James Hunter, Sr.

Nov 4, 2023

Richard James "Rick" "Dad" Hunter, Sr., 78, (FHP, Sgt., Retired), of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka, surrounded by his wife and family. The son of Robert Hunter and Essie Mae Bell, he was born on Sunday, September 23, 1945, in Jesup, GA. He was educated...

Chanel Deloris Lockett

Chanel Deloris Lockett

Nov 3, 2023

Chanel Deloris Lockett, 49, of Green Cove Springs, entered the sunset of life on Friday, November 3, 2023 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. The daughter of Samuel Lockett and Daisy Lee (Coleman) Brown, she was born on Tuesday, November 6, 1973 in Green Cove Springs. She was educated in the Clay County School District at Clay High School....

Sallie Chapman

Sallie Chapman

Nov 2, 2023

Sallie Esther Chapman, 70, of Hawthrone, entered the sunset of life on November 2, 2023 at her residence.

Joe Mcnair

Joe Mcnair

Nov 1, 2023

Joe Harrell McNair, 70, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on November 1, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center.

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