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Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Olivia Douglas Nelson

Olivia Douglas Nelson

Aug 17, 2023

Mother Olivia Douglas Nelson, 93, native and lifelong resident of Palatka, heard the welcoming voice of her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her residence, calling upon her to enter eternal rest while surrounded by her loving family. A native of Palatka, she was born on Wednesday, April 16, 1930 to John Douglas and Jimmy Lee...

Kenneth Charles Cochrane

Kenneth Charles Cochrane

Aug 13, 2023

Kenneth Charles Cochrane, 63, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his residence.

William "Bill" R. Ludeman

William "Bill" R. Ludeman

Aug 12, 2023

William "Bill" Richard Ludeman, 74, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his residence. A native of Baraboo, Wisconsin, he was born on October 12, 1948 to Patricia Ann (Pinneo) Ludeman and John Frederick Ludeman. Bill resided in Columbia, MO for over half of his life. Bill & Brenda (his former wife) were...

Wilhelmine Elizabeth Glenn

Wilhelmine Elizabeth Glenn

Aug 11, 2023

Wilhelmine Elisabeth Glenn was born on Tuesday,  May 13, 1919 on the boarder of Grass Creek, NC and Grayson County, VA to Catlett Byron Pugh and Candice Jane Dixon. She was affectionately known as "Meemom", "Helen" and "Mrs. Willi" .  Her former places of residence in Florida include Keystone Heights, Starke and Hollywood.  In 1937, after high school graduation,...

Barbara Mctear Davis

Barbara Mctear Davis

Aug 2, 2023

Barbara McTear Davis, 69, of St. Augustine, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center South, Jacksonville. The daughter of Willie and Daisy Mae McTear, she was born on Sunday, June 20, 1954 in St. Augustine. She was educated in the St. Johns County School District, and a 1972 graduate of Richard J. Murray High School...

Patsy Elzea Kwitkin

Patsy Elzea Kwitkin

Jul 31, 2023

Patsy Lee Elzea Kwitkin, 76, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, July 31, 2023 at her residence.

Randall Edward Russell, Sr.

Randall Edward Russell, Sr.

Jul 31, 2023

Randall Edward Russell, Sr., 71, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, July 31, 2023 at his residence.

Simeon H. Williams

Simeon H. Williams

Jul 31, 2023

Simeon Harvey Williams was born on December 25, 1953, in Jacksonville, to Frank and Jane E. (Kelly) Williams. At that time, Simeon was the youngest of four children. His parents remarried and each had additional children, totaling fifteen. He went to live with his grandmother, Idella, in Pompano Beach. She raised the family on a farm as migrant farmworkers....

Marvin Owens, Jr.

Marvin Owens, Jr.

Jul 29, 2023

Marvin Owens, Jr., 77, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his residence.

Stacy Lynn Sanks

Stacy Lynn Sanks

Jul 23, 2023

Stacy Lynn Sanks, 52, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at her residence.

Priscilla Renee Woodhead

Priscilla Renee Woodhead

Jul 21, 2023

Priscilla Renee Woodhead, 68, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Friday, July 21, 2023 at her residence.

Julie Oxendine

Julie Oxendine

Jul 21, 2023

Julie Oxendine, 60, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Friday, July 21, 2023 at AdventHealth Deland. The daughter of Albert Bacon, Sr. and Hazel (Hilliard) Bacon, she was born on Friday, December 21, 1962 in Princeton, New Jersey. She was educated in the Putnam County School District. Julie was employed as a custodian for the Putnam...

Nathaniel Black

Nathaniel Black

Jul 15, 2023

Nathaniel Black, 87, of Ormond Beach, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at AdventHealth Stuart F. Meyer Hospice Care Center, Palm Coast.

William "Bj" Wesley Jones, Jr.

William "Bj" Wesley Jones, Jr.

Jul 14, 2023

William Wesley Jones Jr., affectionately known as "Bj", was born in Mount Vernon, New York on February 18, 1943, to the late William Wesley Jones and Alma Myers Jones. The family lived in Connecticut until they moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1956. BJ, known as "Bill" to his classmates and friends, attended the Cleveland Public Schools, from the age...

Cynthia Annett Maxwell

Cynthia Annett Maxwell

Jul 11, 2023

Cynthia A. Maxwell, the youngest daughter of the late Mongolian and Elmira Sanders, entered the dawn of her life on Tuesday, June 21, 1949. She grew up in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood. She received her education at Poinciana Park Elementary, Dorsey Junior High, and Miami Jackson Senior High.  Annett continued her education in nursing and worked as a private-duty...

Deborah A. Young

Deborah A. Young

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...

Peter Richard Leyer

Peter Richard Leyer

Jun 29, 2023

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

Alteondra Nicole Williams

Alteondra Nicole Williams

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...

Jiles Thomas Smith

Jiles Thomas Smith

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...

Cornelius Thaddeus White, Sr.

Cornelius Thaddeus White, Sr.

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.  ...

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