obituaries

Jul 11, 2023

Deborah Ann Young, the daughter of Charlie L. Coleman and Jacqueline Goodwin, was born on Saturday, September 27, 1958 in Orlando. She was educated in the Clay County School District. Deborah was employed as a housekeeper with Rosewood Health & Rehabilitation Center for six years. She was formerly affiliated with the Hawthorne Seventh-day Adventist Church. Deborah enjoyed watching movies...

Jun 29, 2023

Peter Richard Leyer, 61, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, June 29, 2023,  at his residence.

Jun 28, 2023

Alteondra Nicole Williams, 18, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Clay County.  The daughter of Felicia Nicole Johns and Altoine Leon Williams, she was born on Thursday, May 12, 2005 in St. Augustine. She was educated...

Jun 23, 2023

Jiles Thomas "J.T." Smith, 89, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born on Monday, April 16, 1934 in Prague, Oklahoma. Jiles was the first born to Acey and Melba Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in eternal rest by his sister, Sissy; and...

Jun 23, 2023

Cornelius Thaddeaus White, Sr., 69, of Deland, entered the sunset of life on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence. The son of Ruben Jack White and Mae Bell White, he was born on Monday, September 7, 1953 in Crescent City.  At an early age, he surrendered his life to the Lord and was baptized with the Holy Ghost.  ...

Jun 22, 2023

Douglas Scott Greenfield, 57, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at his residence in Crescent City. Florida.

Douglas Scott Greenfield was born on May 3, 1966 at the Jacksonville Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida to Courtland and Patricia (Bovard) Greenfield.

Doug met the love of his life,...

Jun 21, 2023

James Terry Cooper, 84, of Georgetown, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Jun 11, 2023

Yalandra Michelle "Landi" Hughes, 44, of Palatka (formerly of San Mateo), entered the sunset of life on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital. The daughter of Buster and Yvonne (Keenon) Hughes, "Landi" was born on Tuesday, July 11, 1978,  in Palatka. She was a 1997 graduate of Palatka High School. For numerous years, Yalandra resided in...

Jun 9, 2023

Effie Lorraine Krenson Hawkins, 78, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, June 9, 2023 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Jun 5, 2023

Alphonso "Funk" Bland, 65, of Seville, entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Advent Health, Deland. The son of Fred Bland, Sr. and Dennie Lee Robertson Wright, he was born on Saturday, September 28, 1957 in Seville. He attended Taylor Jr./Sr. High School, Pierson. Spending time with family/friends and fishing is what Alphonso enjoyed doing...

Jun 5, 2023

John Henry Oliver, 70, of Jacksonville, Florida, entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 5, 2023 at his son's residence. A native of Green Cove Springs and a former resident of Orange Park, he was the son of James Oliver and Lena Ziegler born on Sunday, May 31, 1953. He was educated in the Clay County School District....

Jun 5, 2023

Lillian Tobler, 74, of Green Cove Springs, entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park.

Lillian Tobler was born on Monday, April 18, 1949, in Glenwood, Georgia to Elijah Tobler, Sr., and Eva Mae Horne. She was educated in the Clay County School District graduating in...

Jun 4, 2023

Ja-Ron Courtney Smith, 32, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach. He was born on Tuesday, June 26, 1990, to Carolyn and Roger Smith in Silver Springs, MD. He was employed at Boston Whaler as a craftsman and machinist.

In addition to his father,...

Jun 2, 2023

Daniel Reyes Castro, 94, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. He was born on July 21, 1928 in Cayey, Puerto Rico to Triburcio Reyes and Marcella Castro. Daniel relocated to Bronx, New York where he lived for more than 30 years.  He was employed as...

Jun 1, 2023

Robert Bruce Yanke, 73, of Hawthrone, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his residence.

Jun 1, 2023

Eric Derion "Pug" Johnson, 54, of Gainesville, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. The son of Margaret Ann Hopkins Harris and Anthony Owen Johnson, he was born on Wednesday, January 8, 1969 in Palatka. Eric formerly resided in Kingston, NY where he attended public schools. He was of the muslim religion....

May 31, 2023

Taj Anthony Butler, 24, of Daytona Beach, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach. The son of Jimmie Baker and Jadesola Brown, he was born on Tuesday, March 9, 1999 in Daytona Beach. He was educated in the Flagler County School District and attended Flagler Palm Coast High School.During high school,...

May 30, 2023

John Edward Kennedy, Jr., 57, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Haven Hospice, Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

May 28, 2023

Mary Lou Poharski Timura, 71, of Palatka (formerly Enfield, Connecticut) peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born at Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs, CT to Henry and Victoria Poharski. After graduating from Enfield High School in 1970,  she received her Associate's degree from Asnuntuck College. After college she worked at Hallmark Cards in...

May 26, 2023

Ella Mae Appling Glover, the daughter of Minos W. Appling and Ola Bell Nealy, was born on Sunday, February 28, 1954, in Palatka. She was educated in Putnam (Central Academy High School) and St. Johns County School Districts.  She was a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School. After graduation, Ella moved to Brooklyn, NY. She worked in Manhattan, NY...