obituaries

Apr 27, 2023

Herman "Flute" Allen, Jr., the son of Herman Allen, Sr. and Shirley Jean and Danny Crooms, was born on Tuesday, December 11, 1984,  in Raleigh, NC. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 2004 graduate of Palatka High School. "Flute" was a member of Mt. Olive AME Church, East Palatka, where he served in the...

Apr 26, 2023

Jeri Lou Samu was born on Friday, June 23, 1950, in Norwich, NY to Gerald and Eleanor DuPont. Living mostly in Madison County, NY, Jeri graduated from Hamilton Central High School, NY in 1968. During her school years, she was known as the class artist and held membership in the Honor Society and the Latin Club....

Apr 25, 2023

Lester "Monk" James, Sr., 89, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach. The son of Willie and Addie (Bradshaw) James, he was born on Thursday, August 10, 1933 in Cairo (Grady County), GA.  After relocating to Palatka, Lester was educated in the Putnam County School District...

Apr 25, 2023

Walter Shelley Major, Jr., 67, of St. Augustine, peacefully entered into eternal rest, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at The Lilac At Bayview Health, St. Augustine. The son of Walter, Sr. and Jeannette (Johnson) Major, was born on Friday, July 15, 1955 in St. Augustine, FL. He was educated in the St. Johns County School District...

Apr 24, 2023

Carolane Adele Pier, 68, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 24, 2023 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital.

Carolane will always be remembered as a loving mother and wife. She was a great friend to all the people she knew. She will always be an irreplaceable part of her family's lives.

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Apr 22, 2023

Quientin Homer Strickland II, 28, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL.

Apr 21, 2023

Ben Daniel Musheer (Edwards), 74, of Ocala, former resident of Bainbridge, GA, entered the sunset of life on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Haven Hospice, Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Apr 18, 2023

Edward Duke Hines, the son of Acy and Rendie (Pickett) Hines, was born on Monday, August 17, 1931 in Cairo, Georgia.  Edward was the third of four children. From eight months old to his high school graduation, Edward resided with his family in East Palatka, Florida. He enjoyed high school sports, especially football and in high school, he...

Apr 18, 2023

James Krizo, 78, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Apr 17, 2023

Iris May (Parrish) Anderson was born on Saturday, January 6, 1962 to Cincinnattis Parrish and Marie Blanche Cross in Palatka. She was a 1980 graduate of Palatka High School. Iris moved away from Palatka and established residence in Greenville, SC and subsequently returned to Putnam County, residing in Interlachen and Palatka. Iris united in marriage to William David Anderson....

Apr 15, 2023

Eva Lee Matlock was born on Monday, July 7, 1947, to Albert Williams and Noille Gordon in Screven, GA. She was educated in the Screven County (Georgia) School District in her early years and later in the Monroe County (Florida) School District. For many years, Eva worked as a cashier in retail stores including Pantry Pride and K-Mart. She...

Apr 11, 2023

Bennie Melvin Brooks, 77, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital - Daytona Beach.

Apr 6, 2023

Lavinia Alberta Pringle, 44, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her residence.

Apr 6, 2023

Benjie Nichalas Smith, 44, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Gainesville, FL.

Benjie was born September 22, 1978, to Carl & Betty Smith of Crescent City, Florida. He completed elementary, middle, and part of his high school years in the Putnam County School District.  During...

Apr 5, 2023

William Lee Ringo was born in New York City on Wednesday, May 7, 1947, to parents, Lee and Gladys (Dixon) Ringo. He grew up with his brothers: Haleem Shabazz and Thomas Ringo and one sister, Gladys Ringo.  He attended Public School 44, Junior High School 258, and the George Westinghouse High School, in Brooklyn, New York, graduating in 1965....

Apr 5, 2023

Tonia Lynn Walker, 52, of Georgetown, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Welaka. The daughter of Michael Gisondi, Sr. and Mary Verigan, Tonia was born on Wednesday, March 3, 1971, in New Brighton, PA. She was educated in the Putnam County School District.  Soon after, she married Richard Walker and they began a family. ...

Apr 5, 2023

Grace Queen (Swain) Herring, was born on Sunday, September 7, 1930, in Johnson, Florida, to Ralph and Nellie Mae Swain. She received her early education in the Alachua County (Hawthorne) School District. She left home at an early age following the love of her life (Charlie) to New York City. There they were married and became the parents of...

Mar 28, 2023

Dr. Edward Dimmick was born to Dr. Charles Wm. Dimmick and Charleen Fristoe Dimmick on Monday, December 18, 1967, in Nacogdoches, Texas .  He grew up in Cheshire, CT, where he completed his formal education. Edward graduated from Cheshire High School and the University of Connecticut.  Later, Edward obtained a degree in Veterinary Science from the Veterinary School of...

Mar 21, 2023

Juliet Roshuan Thompson, was born on Saturday, February 15, 1958, in St. Augustine, FL, to George Edward Armstrong and Martha Albertine (Johnson) Armstrong. After completing formative years of education in the St. Johns County School District, she earned an Associate's degree from St. Augustine College, Raleigh, North Carolina in 1975.  On January 12, 1979, Juliet was united in holy...

Mar 21, 2023

Evelyn Smith Green, 95, native and lifelong resident of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of Moses and Shirley (Fields) Smith, she was born on Wednesday, November 30, 1927. She was the second of three children. At an early age, she accepted...