obituaries

Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Edward Yusis

Edward Yusis

May 7, 2024

Edward Yusis, 76, of Florahome, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his residence.

Mary Helen Dubignon-Tucker

Mary Helen Dubignon-Tucker

May 6, 2024

Mary Helen duBignon-Tucker (Miriyom ben Levi ben Yisrael), 86, of Hastings, entered the sunset of life on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine. The daughter of Merrill duBignon, Sr. and Celia Gadsen-duBignon, was born on Wednesday, June 23, 1937, in Brunswick, GA. Mary was of the Hebrew faith and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and being a homemaker....

John Harold Buckland

John Harold Buckland

May 1, 2024

John Harold Buckland, Jr., 70, of Hollywood, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his brother's residence in San Mateo.

Craig Alan Hill

Craig Alan Hill

Apr 29, 2024

Craig Alan Hill, 64, of Hawthorne, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his residence.

Edwin Michael Stoops, Jr.

Edwin Michael Stoops, Jr.

Apr 28, 2024

Edwin Michael Stoops, Jr., 58, of Georgetown, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his residence.

Howard Frank Waldron

Howard Frank Waldron

Apr 23, 2024

Howard Frank Waldron, 75, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Michael Gene Taylor

Michael Gene Taylor

Apr 19, 2024

Michael "Mike" Gene Taylor, 72, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life at 9:11 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2024 at HCA Orange Park Hospital. The son of Rose Louise Cobb & Aubrey Taylor, he was born on Thursday, September 13, 1951 in New Albany, Mississippi. He is of the Baptist faith. Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy in...

John Grady Gillis

John Grady Gillis

Apr 17, 2024

John Grady Gillis, 83, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence. The son of Grady and Edna Mae (Todd) Gillis, he was born on Wednesday, July 24, 1940 in New Smyrna Beach, FL. He was a 1957 graduate of Tech High School. John enlisted in the U.S. Army in...

Rance Dale Stacey

Rance Dale Stacey

Apr 16, 2024

Rance Dale Stacey, 68, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Lula Mae Mattear

Lula Mae Mattear

Apr 15, 2024

Lula Mae Beauford Mattear, 72, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 15, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. Lula, the sixth born daughter of Will and Louisa (Beauford) Mattear, was born on Friday, September 3, 1951 in East Palatka. Lula was educated in the Putnam County School District and attended Central Academy High School....

Mamie Lou Clark

Mamie Lou Clark

Apr 15, 2024

Mamie Clark, 91, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 15, 2024 at her residence. A native of Palatka, she was the daughter of Robert and Edna Passmore, born on March 6, 1933. Mamie was educated in the Putnam County School System. She was employed as a manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken and the kitchen at...

Vivian Rozita Reese

Vivian Rozita Reese

Apr 14, 2024

Vivian Rozita Reese, 70, of Green Cove Springs, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. The daughter of James Thomas Wilcox and Reatha Ruth Battle, she was born on Thursday, October 22, 1953, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Vivian's family relocated to Norfolk, Virginia, and shortly after that, they all...

Marvin Claude Ellison, Jr.

Marvin Claude Ellison, Jr.

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 .

Gregory Vernon Evans

Gregory Vernon Evans

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...

Jettie Mae Brown

Jettie Mae Brown

Apr 8, 2024

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

Leroy Sanders

Leroy Sanders

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...

Paul Francis Savoie

Paul Francis Savoie

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.

Lewis Ray Hampton

Lewis Ray Hampton

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...

Marietta Burton Clark

Marietta Burton Clark

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....

Dorothy Williams Hutchinson

Dorothy Williams Hutchinson

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...

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