obituaries

Jan 21, 2026

Margie Louise Kneezel, 92, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her residence.

Jan 20, 2026

Jayela Renee' Walker, 21, of Gainesville (Palatka native), unexpectedly entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at UF Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville. The daughter of Tangela Clark and Courtnee Walker, she was born on September 28, 2004 in Palatka. Her pursuit of education was attained at: God's Little Creation (Pre-K), James A. Long, where...

Jan 16, 2026

Brenda Jane Koss,  70, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her residence.

Jan 15, 2026

Jose Irizarry, 83, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his residence.

Jan 13, 2026

Dennis Eugene Folmer, 71, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his residence.

Jan 12, 2026

Marc Anthony Wingate, Sr., 53, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, January 12, 2025 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital.

Jan 12, 2026

Sharon Faye Smith, 68, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, January 12, 2025 at her residence.

Jan 7, 2026

Palmer Gibbs was born on September 14, 1936 to Walter Gibbs, Sr. and Annie Mae Jones in Folkston, Georgia.  He grew up partially in Folkston and later in Palatka, Florida along with several brothers and sisters.  Palmer's employment included logging and pulpwood. His children attribute their strong work ethic to his consistent example. In his spare time,  he enjoyed...

Dec 28, 2025

Robert Eric Peterson, 62, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Dec 28, 2025

Charles James Lenton, Sr., 77, of Palatka (former resident of Jacksonville), entered the sunset of life on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Dec 21, 2025

Brandon Terran McRae, 39, of Columbus, GA., entered the sunset of life on Sunday, December 21, 2025 on Fortson Road in Columbus, GA., as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  The son of Reverend Theodore (Venus) McRae and Jocelyn Carter McGriff, Brandon was born on Wednesday, August 27, 1986 in Fort Benning, GA. Brandon was...

Dec 16, 2025

Isadore Leviticus "Levi" LaBrew, 59, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Malcom Randall V A Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.

Dec 14, 2025

Lolamae Walden Curry entered this world on Thursday, February 22, 1934, in East Orange, New Jersey, born to Henry and Susie Walden.  She was the third of four children. From an early age Lolamae demonstrated a caring spirit and a strong sense of purpose that would guide her throughout life.

At a young age, Lola professed her...

Dec 14, 2025

Richard Hamilton Nettles was born in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, August 22, 1939 to the late Jeanette Burton and John Wesley Nettles. After his mother transitioned at a very young age, Richard was sent to live with his Aunt, Ella Ponce de Leon in Brooklyn, NY. The close-knit relationships he formed with his New York family helped him forge...

Dec 10, 2025

James Edward Inghram, Jr., 56, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his residence.

Dec 6, 2025

Kathleen Shofner Cole, 67, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.

Dec 5, 2025

Martin A Hale Storey, 61, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, December 5, 2025 at his residence.

Dec 3, 2025

Eric Ellis Turner was born on Monday, October 29, 1979  to John M. Turner, III and Terry Turner in Summit, NJ.  Eric was a man of character—creative, wise, and witty. While stoic in nature, he was also sensitive, embodying a gentle strength that was evident to those who knew him.

Eric graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in...

Dec 2, 2025

Cynthia Mitchell Hatcher, the daughter of Lee Walter Mitchell and Otrie Mae (Linton) Mitchell, was born on Friday, June 7, 1968 in Palatka. She was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1986 graduate of Palatka High School. In 1992, Cynthia attained her Bachelor's of Nursing Degree from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee. Cynthia was employed as a...

Dec 1, 2025

Martha Ford Harris was born on December 18, 1933, in Palatka, Florida, to George Daniel Ford and Thelma Elease Townsend-Ford. She attended Central Academy in Palatka and spent most of her life in Putnam County before relocating to Jacksonville, Florida, in 2010, where she lived until she transitioned.

She met and married Floyd Harris in 1955. Martha...