obituaries

Sep 25, 2023

Robert John "Bob" Cruze, Sr., 81, of Georgetown, entered the sunset of life on Monday, September 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on Palm Sunday, 29 March 1942, to John (Chruszcz) and Pauline (Lucas) Cruze in Chisholm, MN. He graduated from Chisholm High School in 1962. In 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Later that year,...

Sep 24, 2023

Bonnie Mae Church, 68, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her residence.

Sep 20, 2023

Alonzo Walker, the son of Arthur Lee Whipple, Sr. and Jerelene (Walker) Whipple, was born on October 6, 1961 in Fitzgerald, GA. He was educated in the Putnam County School District at Crescent City Jr-Sr High. Alonzo was a member of Victory Worship Center in Crescent City, Florida under the leadership of Pastor Vincent Oliver and Apostle Lillie Tuggerson...

Sep 18, 2023

William Middlebrooks, the son of Lois (Elijah) Middlebrooks and Dominic Campbell, was born on Tuesday, January 7, 1941 in Metter, GA. In 1949, William and his mother moved to Walterboro, SC, where she met and married Elijah Middlebrooks. William was educated in Colleton County SC School District. He eventually moved to Baldwin, FL and was employed as a railroad...

Sep 17, 2023

Cynthia Delores Smith Speed, 63, of St. Augustine (Native of Palatka), entered the sunset of life on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Jasper, Sr. and Minnie Lee (Dennard) Smith, she was born on March 8, 1960 in Palatka. She was educated in the Putnam County School...

Sep 17, 2023

Reverend Boonyarit Ounpeng, 60, of Chon Buri, Thailand, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Palatka.

Sep 13, 2023

Donley "Donnie'" Carr Main, 62, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his residence.

Sep 12, 2023

Mae Thelma Lewis Frazier, 85 of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, surrounded by her three daughters and other relatives. The daughter of Emma Mae Williams Lewis and Allie Lewis, Sr., she was born on Thursday, February 3, 1938 in Miami.  She was a lifelong...

Sep 9, 2023

Mrs. Tangie West Cohens, 56, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

There will be no formal funeral ceremony. Sharing of personal remembrances are encouraged to honor Tangie's life and legacy.

Sep 4, 2023

Ricky Lee Lattimer, 65, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, September 4, 2023 at his residence.

Sep 1, 2023

Kevin Dwayne Spencer (E-7 USMC, Retired), 61, of McDonough, GA (Green Cove Springs native), entered the sunset of life on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Sacred Journey Hospice, McDonough, GA.

Kevin Dwayne Spencer, Sr., the son of Leo Shirley and Lillie Jean Snell, was born on Saturday, August 4, 1962 in Green Cove...

Aug 30, 2023

Samuel Layton Fox, Sr., was born on Thursday, March 17, 1966 in Rota, Spain to Samuel Fox and Audrey Belden.  As a part of a military family, Samuel traveled extensively during his formative years.  He graduated from Palatka High School and was trained in masonry. For many years, Samuel owned a block masonry company.  In his spare time he...

Aug 29, 2023

Judy Kay Bromer, 64, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her residence. The daughter of Billie Joe Adams and Evelyn Florence Duvall, she was born on October 21, 1958, in Flint, Michigan. Judy was of the christian faith. She enjoyed crafting, baking, cooking, and creating art. She also enjoyed being a homemaker....

Aug 28, 2023

Russell Bell, Jr., son of the late Russell and Emma Lou (Mims) Bell departed this earthly life on Monday, August 28, 2023 at his residence. Russell was born on Thursday, July 23, 1947 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.  He was a graduate of  Conshohocken High School, Class of 1966.  During his high school years he played football and basketball.  After high...

Aug 27, 2023

Clifford Wiggs, 74, native and lifelong resident of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, August 27 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of Charlie Wiggs, Sr. and Adell (Walker) Wiggs, he was born on Sunday, June 19, 1949. He was educated in the Putnam County School District at Central Academy. Clifford enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 24, 2023

Odessa Betty Jo Greene Williams, the daughter of Otis, Sr. and Gracie (Merritt) Greene, was born Friday, October 11, 1935, in Hastings, Florida. She was the beloved sister of Thelma Joann and Otis Greene, Sr. Odessa was raised by her uncle and aunt, Reverend Robert "Bob" and Mrs. Luvenia (Merritt) Dawsey. Odessa was educated in the St. Johns County...

Aug 23, 2023

Joyce Ann (Metze) McLeod was born on Friday, October 24, 1947, in Irmo, SC. She was the eldest of three children born to Bessie Clyde (Metze) and Frank Martin. Early in life, Joyce joined Pleasant Springs A.M.E. Church in Columbia, SC, and was a member of the Youth Choir and Sunday School Class. After graduating from Richlex School in...

Aug 22, 2023

Catherine Roberta "Kit" Johnson Hills, 78, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her residence. The daughter of Earnest and Thelma Johnson, she was born on Monday, November 27, 1944 in Palatka.

She was educated through the Putnam County Public School System, graduating from Central Academy High School, Class of...

Aug 20, 2023

Janet Mae Whitehead, 74, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her residence.

Aug 18, 2023

Monroe "Money" Ashe, Sr., 74, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The son of Reverend Robert Ashe and Rosa Bell (Dowdell) Ashe, he was born on Monday, August 30, 1948 in Albany, New York. Monroe was educated in the Putnam County School District and attended...