obituaries

Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Michael Mullen

Michael Mullen

Nov 3, 2025

Michael Mullen, 58, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his residence.

Margaret K Wiggs

Margaret K Wiggs

Nov 1, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Kerr Wiggs, 98, of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka surrounded by her four daughters.  She was born on Thursday, July 14, 1927 in Ocilla, Georgia to Rev. John Henry and Mrs. Lillie Mae Kerr. She was a member of Bethlehem for...

Hayward Hardy, Jr.

Hayward Hardy, Jr.

Oct 31, 2025

Hayward Hardy, Jr., 58, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Friday, October 31, 2025 at his residence. The son of Hayward and Grace Marie (Jenkins) Hardy, Sr., he was born on Friday, December 9, 1966 in St. Augustine. He was educated in the St. Johns County School District. Hayward was a member of Hopewell...

Mack Arthur Mims, Sr.

Mack Arthur Mims, Sr.

Oct 30, 2025

Mack Arthur Mims, Sr., 81, of Waldo, (formerly Crescent City), entered the sunset of life on Thursday, October, 30, 2025 at UF Health at Shands, Gainesville.

Mack Arthur Mims, Sr. was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1943 in Girard, Georgia to Willie Charles Mims, Sr. and Emma Lee Dixon Mims. He was a member of Friendship Baptist...

Christopher Tyrell Bell

Christopher Tyrell Bell

Oct 28, 2025

Christopher Tyrell Bell, 29, of Riverside, California, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Parkview Community Hospital, Riverside, California.

Christopher Tyrell Bell was born on Sunday, August 4, 1996, in Marietta, Georgia, to Marilyn Fuce and Tommy Bell. Christopher lived a life filled with creativity, compassion, and purpose. A...

Shaun Michael Strong

Shaun Michael Strong

Oct 27, 2025

Shaun Michael Strong, 45, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on October 27, 2025, at his residence.

Karalee Moore

Karalee Moore

Oct 24, 2025

Karalee Moore, 78, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Friday, October 24th at HCA Ocala.

John N. Young

John N. Young

Oct 20, 2025

John Young, 43, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at this residence.

Sharon L. Mondesire

Sharon L. Mondesire

Oct 20, 2025

Sharon's first breath was taken in the heart of the Bronx, New York, in 1957, a year that would set the rhythm for a life full of compassion and quiet determination. Growing up with the loving guidance of her parents, Courtland and Sylvia Coke, she learned early on what it meant to lean into community. Her siblings, older sister...

Detron Antwan Williams

Detron Antwan Williams

Oct 14, 2025

Detron Antwan Williams, 42, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.  The son of Huester Williams and Wilma Jones, Detron was born on Monday, February 24, 1983 in Gainesville.  He was educated in the Putnam County School District.  Detron was skilled in concrete masonry and most recently worked in lawn maintenance. Detron was united...

Kaye Darlene Phillips

Kaye Darlene Phillips

Oct 9, 2025

Kaye Darlene Phillips, 72,  of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at her residence.

Anthippe Mostacci

Anthippe Mostacci

Oct 8, 2025

Anthippe "Ann" Mostacci, 77,  of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, October 8,  2025 at her residence.

Jack Steven Gutwein

Jack Steven Gutwein

Oct 7, 2025

Jack Steven Gutwein, 75, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Haven Hospice - Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Helen Lee Kirkland Williams

Helen Lee Kirkland Williams

Oct 5, 2025

Helen Lee Freeman Williams, was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1935, in Green Cove Springs, Florida, to Leroy and Willie Mae (Young) Freeman. She was educated in the Clay County school district at Dunbar High School. During her early years, she married Richard Kirkland.  Four children were born to this union. They remained married until his transition. Later, Helen...

William Leroy Seeney

William Leroy Seeney

Oct 4, 2025

William LeRoy Seeney — affectionately known as Bill — age 87, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Bill's passing has left a void in the hearts of all who loved him.

Bill was born...

Ellen L. Campbell

Ellen L. Campbell

Oct 2, 2025

Ellen Lois Campbell, 87, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Thelma Lee Elizabeth Batts

Thelma Lee Elizabeth Batts

Sep 24, 2025

Thelma Lee Elizabeth Batts, 86, native and lifelong resident of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. The daughter of Lee Miller, Sr. and Thelma (Bryant) Miller, she was born on Sunday, December 25, 1938. She was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1956 graduate...

Cynthia Laverne Oxendine

Cynthia Laverne Oxendine

Sep 24, 2025

Cynthia Laverne Hagans Oxendine was born on Wednesday, May 12, 1954 to Wilvern and Dorothy (James) Hagans, Sr., in Palatka, Florida.  She was educated in the Putnam County School District and a graduate of Palatka Central High School Class of 1972.  Shortly thereafter, on June 14th, she married her soul mate, Eddie Oxendine, Jr.  Together, they raised three sons,...

Willie Mae “Nancy” Wright

Willie Mae “Nancy” Wright

Sep 22, 2025

Evangelist Willie Mae "Nancy" Wright, 74, of Palatka, Florida, peacefully entered eternal rest on the morning of Monday, September 22, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on Sunday, July 15, 1951, in Attapulgus, Georgia, she was the youngest of 14 children born to Sam Lee, Jr. and Mother Pearlie B. Lee.

Nancy graduated from...

Betty Marie Delancey

Betty Marie Delancey

Sep 16, 2025

Betty Marie Delancey, 81, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Community Hospice at Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital, Jacksonville.

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