obituaries

Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

William Paul Flaherty

William Paul Flaherty

May 18, 2023

William Paul Flaherty, 80, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his residence.

Mattie Ruth Lewis

Mattie Ruth Lewis

May 18, 2023

Mattie Ruth McIntosh Lewis was born in Hahira, GA on Thursday, December 16, 1937, to George and Callie McIntosh. She was the 6th born of 14 children in the McIntosh family. The family's home was in Quitman, GA. Because of the need for family survival, she got her primary education in the Quitman School District (Georgia).  During her early...

David Buchanan

David Buchanan

May 17, 2023

David Buchanan, 66, of Hawthorne, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his residence.

William Douglas Scruggs

William Douglas Scruggs

May 17, 2023

William Douglas Scruggs, 68, of Hawthorne, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his residence.

William Barker

William Barker

May 12, 2023

William Barker, 83, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Radiant Nursing & Rehab in Palatka, FL.

Carmen Morales Rodriguez

Carmen Morales Rodriguez

May 8, 2023

Carmen Lydia Morales Rodriguez , 61,  of  Interlachen entered into eternal rest on Monday,  May 8, 2023, at her residence.

Patricia Rose Devlin

Patricia Rose Devlin

May 5, 2023

Patricia Rose Devlin, 73, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 5,2023, at her residence.

Mary Frances Johnson

Mary Frances Johnson

May 3, 2023

Mary Frances Johnson, 71, of Gainesville, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at her residence.

Robert George Peloquin, Jr.

Robert George Peloquin, Jr.

May 3, 2023

Robert G. Peloquin, Jr., 68, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Edna M. Edwards

Edna M. Edwards

May 2, 2023

Edna Marie Edwards, 92, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in San Mateo. The daughter of Deacon William Buxton and Marie Townsend, she was born on Wednesday, February 18, 1931, in San Mateo. She was affectionately known as "Madea", "Sister Edwards" and "Deaconess Edwards" to...

Levonia D. Holsey

Levonia D. Holsey

May 1, 2023

Levonia Holsey (Floyd), 76, of Hamilton, NJ, entered the sunset of life on Monday, May 1, 2023 at her Hamilton, New Jersey residence. The daughter of Georgian Gilyard and Leroy Floyd, she was born on Monday, September 16, 1946 in Long Branch, New Jersey. She was educated in the Putnam County School District at Central Academy, Class of...

Mattie Lee Troutman

Mattie Lee Troutman

Apr 29, 2023

Mattie Lee Troutman, the daughter of Lewis Asbell and Alberta Coleman, was born on Thursday, March 5, 1942 in Penney Farms. She was educated in the Clay County School District. Mattie has been a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs. She was employed as a custodian for the Clay County School District. Mattie especially enjoyed spending time with...

Herman “Flute” Allen, Jr.

Herman “Flute” Allen, Jr.

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...

Jeri Lou Samu

Jeri Lou Samu

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....

Lester James, Sr.

Lester James, Sr.

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...

Walter Major, Jr.

Walter Major, Jr.

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...

Carolane Adele Pier

Carolane Adele Pier

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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Quientin Homer Strickland Ii

Quientin Homer Strickland Ii

Apr 22, 2023

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

Ben Daniel Musheer (Edwards)

Ben Daniel Musheer (Edwards)

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.

Edward D. Hines

Edward D. Hines

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...

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