obituaries

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...

May 26, 2023

Dorotheia Marie Lewis, 64, of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of Levis A. Lewis Roberts and Charles D. Whitfield, she was born on Saturday, August 30, 1958 in Palatka.  She was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1977 graduate of...

May 25, 2023

Claudette Juanita Brown Hunter, the daughter of James "Doc" and Agnes Richards Brown, was born on Tuesday, April 12, 1938 in Palatka. She was educated in the Putnam County School District; she graduated from Central Academy High School, Class of 1957. She was employed at the Arlington House, as well as a Grandparent at Browning Pearce and James A....

May 23, 2023

Alzie Davis Bostic was born in Oconee, Georgia on Thursday, September 4, 1930 to Evelyn (Wiggins) Davis and Sammie Davis, Sr. She was the third of nine children. The Davis family moved to Central Florida in Alzie's early childhood. On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 she made her transition to a place of peace at Bridgeview Center, Ormond Beach.

May 21, 2023

Komeika LaTarsha Hampton Chiles, 50, of Crystal River, FL., entered the sunset of life surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Bravera Health Seven Rivers Hospital, Crystal River. The daughter of Herbert and Barbara (Austin) Hampton, she was born on Wednesday, August 2, 1972. She was educated in the Citrus County School District and a...

May 21, 2023

Adrian Mezhua Xochicale, 32, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his residence.