obituaries

Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Jerry Glenn Nations

Jerry Glenn Nations

Jan 19, 2021

Jerry Glenn Nations, 58, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka.

Clarence Ernest Puckridge

Clarence Ernest Puckridge

Jan 17, 2021

Clarence Ernest Puckridge, 82, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka.

Geraldine Doe-Eady

Geraldine Doe-Eady

Jan 16, 2021

Dr. (Prophetess) Geraldine Doe-Eady, 69, of Jacksonville, FL., peacefully answered her Savior's call to enter eternal rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Community Hospice, Acosta-Rua Center for Caring, Jacksonville. A native of Beaufort, SC,  "Geri" was born on Tuesday, August 21, 1951, one of seven children to the late Peter Cleveland and Ila Mae (Young) Doe. ...

Jessie Mae Middlebrooks

Jessie Mae Middlebrooks

Jan 16, 2021

Mother Jessie Mae (Felder) Middlebrooks, 92, longtime resident of Hastings, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Baptist Hospital South, Jacksonville. A native of Kathleen, Houston County, GA (Macon/Warner Robins area), she was the daughter of Bennett and Della (Berry) Middlebrooks, born on Thursday, October 11, 1928. In 1937, her family moved to Florida while...

Lezona Miller

Lezona Miller

Jan 16, 2021

Lezona Sharron Wiggins Miller, 70, native and lifelong resident of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, FL. The daughter of William Leroy and Lula Mae (Norris) Wiggins, she was born on Saturday, July 15, 1950.  She was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1968...

Willie Alphonso Smith

Willie Alphonso Smith

Jan 16, 2021

Willie Alphonso Smith, 71, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Malcom Randall V.A. Medical Center, Gainesville.  A native of Fort Gaines, GA, he was the son of Sandy Murray, Jr. and Agnes Evangeline Campbell Carter and Lorene Smith (adopted mother), born on Saturday, September 17, 1949.  He was educated in the Clay...

Bermodie Evans Gilyard

Bermodie Evans Gilyard

Jan 9, 2021

Bermodie "Modie" Evans Gilyard, 52, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her residence. A native of Hastings, she was the daughter of Willie James and Hattie Mae (Dowling) Evans, born on Tuesday, August 20, 1968. She was educated in the St. Johns County School District at Hastings High School and a 1986...

Reginald Mosley

Reginald Mosley

Jan 7, 2021

Reginald "Sonny" Mosley, 73, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at AdventHealth Hospice Stuart F. Meyer Center, Palm Coast. A native of Virginia Beach, he was the son of Mary Magalene Mosley and Timothy Riddick, born on Tuesday, January 29, 1946. He was educated in the Princess Anne County, Virginia Beach, VA...

Chris Sam Stratos

Chris Sam Stratos

Jan 7, 2021

Chris Sam Stratos, 76, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at AdventHealth Palm Coast. A native of Thomasville, Georgia, he was the son of Sam Kostas and Sarah Columbia Stratos, born on Thursday, May 4, 1944. Raised in Monticello, Florida, Chris went on to attend Florida State University, Tallahassee, and subsequently graduated...

Edwin L Brown, Sr.

Edwin L Brown, Sr.

Jan 6, 2021

Edwin Brown, Sr., 65, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka. A native of Palatka, he was the son of Joseph and Maxine Thomas, born on Wednesday, September 7, 1955. He was educated in the Putnam County School District. Edwin retired from the City of Rockledge Public Works...

Mavis Taylor

Mavis Taylor

Jan 6, 2021

Mavis "Ma Mavis" Taylor, 72, of Palatka, answered her heavenly call on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her residence. A native of Nassau, Bahamas, she was the daughter of Harriette Clarke and Morgan Brice, born on Saturday, December 4, 1948. Mavis was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs.  Jonathan Taylor, and was reared in Delray Beach....

Rita L. Session

Rita L. Session

Jan 4, 2021

Rita Lou Holmes-Session, the daughter of Susie Holmes, was born on Monday, March 10, 1947 in Jefferson County, Wadley, GA. During her early childhood, her family relocated to Palatka, FL.  She was educated in the Putnam County School District at Central Academy High School.  Rita was baptized at an early age and was a devoted member and Missionary at...

Betty J Coley

Betty J Coley

Jan 2, 2021

Betty Jean Brinson Coley, 69, of East Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Palm Coast surrounded by her family.  A native of Palatka and lifelong resident of Putnam County, she was the daughter of Dan Brinson II and Annie Bartley Brinson, born on Sunday, March 11, 1951.  Betty was educated in the...

Yvette M. Maynard

Yvette M. Maynard

Dec 31, 2020

Yvette M. Maynard, 56, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, December 31, 2021 at VITAS Suites at The Plaza, Gainesville.

Gregory Scott Hughes

Gregory Scott Hughes

Dec 30, 2020

Gregory Scott Hughes, 61, of Keystone Heights, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at VITAS Suites at the Plaza, Gainesville. A native of Detroit, Michigan, the son of Ester (Hollis) Campbell and Floyd Edward Hughes, he was born on Wednesday, October 7, 1959. Gregory was educated in the Wayne County Michigan School District. He was...

David M. Van Kampen

David M. Van Kampen

Dec 29, 2020

David M. Van Kampen, 52, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life  on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at  Putnam Community Medical Center.

Yvonne Bryant

Yvonne Bryant

Dec 29, 2020

Yvonne Stubbs Bryant, 68, of Bunnell, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at AdventHealth Medical Center, Palm Coast. A native of Bunnell, she was the daughter of Louis Stubbs and Juanita Allen, born on Thursday, January 17, 1952. She was educated in the Flagler County School District at George Washington Carver High School. Yvonne earned...

Brendalyn L. Harris

Brendalyn L. Harris

Dec 25, 2020

Brendalyn Lennett Nealy Harris, 64, of Palatka, peacefully transitioned on Friday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2020 (also her mother's birthday) at Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford. The daughter of Ola Bell (Nealy) Junior and Isaiah Oliver, Brendalyn was born on Monday, June 25, 1956.  "Brenda" as she was affectionately known, was educated in the Putnam County School District at...

Lee Robinson, Jr.

Lee Robinson, Jr.

Dec 23, 2020

Lee Robinson Jr., 77, longtime resident of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family.  A native of Quitman, GA., he was the son of Lee Robinson, Sr. and Tessie Bell Hillard Robinson, born on Thursday, August 19, 1943. During his childhood years, his family...

Helen Bernadette Mills

Helen Bernadette Mills

Dec 23, 2020

Helen Bernadette Mills, 60, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her residence.

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