obituaries

Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Willis Roberson

Willis Roberson

Jun 29, 2022

Willis Roberson, 80, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life at 1:47 p.m., on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at AdventHealth Palm Coast.  The son of Warren and Carrie (Everett) Roberson and Lucille (Tidwell) Roberson, he was born on Monday, March 9, 1942 in Oakland, LA. Willis was educated in the Garland AR County School System and was a...

Lee Mcrae Simpson

Lee Mcrae Simpson

Jun 29, 2022

Lee "Chip" McRae Simpson, 60, of Hawthorne, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at his Long Lake Road residence.  A native of Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of Robert Fowler Simpson and Susie Louise Mcrae Simpson, born on Wednesday, August 30, 1961.  Lee was a true entrepreneur.  He was a born-again Christian man who...

Theressa Mccray Simmons

Theressa Mccray Simmons

Jun 28, 2022

Theressa McCray Simmons, 42, of Green Cove Springs (native of Palatka), entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, Orange Park. The daughter of Willie Lee Simmons and Fannie Lee McCray, she was born on Monday, October 10, 1979. She was a 1998 graduate of Palatka High School.  She obtained several...

Thelma Roberta Gainey

Thelma Roberta Gainey

Jun 26, 2022

Thelma Roberta Gainey, 93, of Vero Beach, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

April Renee Grant

April Renee Grant

Jun 25, 2022

April Renee Davis Grant, 47, of Jesup, GA (formerly of Palatka), entered the sunset of life on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Southeast Georgia Health System - Brunswick GA Campus. The daughter of Lorenzo "L.V." and Virda Mae (Bellamy) Smith, was born on Sunday, October 6, 1974. April was educated in the Putnam County School District and...

Brenda Ann Davis

Brenda Ann Davis

Jun 20, 2022

Brenda Ann Nelson Davis, 52, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 20, 2022 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The daughter of Arthur James and Darlena (Wright) Nelson, she was born on Monday, April 6, 1970. She attended Palatka High School.  She subsequently earned her diploma and was a graduate of Putnam Banner Private School....

Bruce Wayne Harding

Bruce Wayne Harding

Jun 10, 2022

Bruce Wayne Harding, 63, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Friday, June 10, 2022 at his residence.

Dale Edward Frydrych

Dale Edward Frydrych

Jun 10, 2022

Dale Edward Frydrych, 57, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, June 10, 2022 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Howard Prentiss Jennings

Howard Prentiss Jennings

May 22, 2022

Howard Prentiss Jennings, 82, of Palm Coast, Florida departed this life on May 22, 2022. He was born on May 7, 1940, to the late Carrie Odom Jennings and George Jennings. Howard was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and was a 1958 graduate from Chester High School. Howard tells the story of how he took a paper bag of clothes...

Johnie Spann

Johnie Spann

May 20, 2022

Johnie Spann, 96, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence.

Shiron Dupree Brooks, Jr.

Shiron Dupree Brooks, Jr.

May 20, 2022

Shiron Dupree Brooks, Jr, 26, native and lifelong resident of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 20, 2022 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka. The son of Shiron D. Brooks, Sr. and Martha Clark, he was born on Monday, June 12, 1995. Shiron was a 2012 graduate of Putnam Banner Private School, Palatka. Shiron worked in...

Lakesha Shaquan Horner

Lakesha Shaquan Horner

May 18, 2022

LaKesha Shaquan Horner, 36, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Community Hospice Bailey Center for Caring, St. Augustine. A native of Palatka, she was the daughter of Carolyn P. Brown and Ronald J. Honer, born on Monday, November 11, 1985. LaKesha was a 2004 graduate of Palatka High School and continued her...

Delbra Lynn Shepard

Delbra Lynn Shepard

May 17, 2022

Delbra Lynn Shepard, 66, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Shelia Denise Torres

Shelia Denise Torres

May 15, 2022

Shelia Denise Torres, 61, of Gainesville, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Cherry Fullwood Leonard

Cherry Fullwood Leonard

May 14, 2022

Cherry Lannette Fullwood Leonard, 53, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. Affectionately known as "Netta" she was the daughter of Eddie James Fullwood, Sr. and Gloria Jean Spence, born on Thursday, June 27, 1968 in Kissimmee. She was a graduate of Osceola High School and was an...

Rebecca “Beck” Rasher

Rebecca “Beck” Rasher

May 11, 2022

Rebecca "Beck" Rasher, 83, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her daughter's residence. The daughter of Melvin and Essie (Middlebrook) Rasher, she was a native of Jacksonville born on Wednesday, November 2, 1938. She was a graduate of Central Academy High School, Class of 1957. She was a retired Putnam County School...

Jaheim Robert Hall

Jaheim Robert Hall

May 11, 2022

Jaheim Robert "Duke" Hall, 13, of Hawthorne (formerly Palatka), entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his residence. The son of Marissa Hall and Paul A. Eleazer, Jr., he was a native of Gainesville, born on August 25, 2008. He was educated in the Putnam County School District, Palatka Jr/Sr High - 8th Grade. He...

Lilliam Negron Santiago

Lilliam Negron Santiago

May 9, 2022

Lilliam Negron Santiago, 76, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, May 9, 2022 at her residence.

Larry Jay Adair, Sr.

Larry Jay Adair, Sr.

May 8, 2022

Larry Jay Adair, Sr., 82, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka, due to natural causes. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, he was born on Monday, March, 11, 1940 to Juel E. "Jay" Adair and Golda Worrell Adair. He was united in marriage to the former Janet C....

Harvey Alan Harris

Harvey Alan Harris

May 6, 2022

Harvey Alan Harris, 59, of Eagle Lake, entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Welaka.

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.