obituaries

Nov 28, 2025

Mother Joanna Weeks Jenkins was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1940 in Union Springs, Alabama and returned home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2025.

She was born to Willie and Mattie Weeks.  Young Joanna Weeks attended school until the age of 13.  She was united in holy matrimony to Superintendent Sinclair Jenkins on...

Nov 21, 2025

Harry Truman Thomas, the son of Sam Thomas and Ardell Favors, was born on Thursday, December 20, 1945 in Lexington, GA. After completing his formal education in Oglethorpe County Consolidated School (now Oglethorpe County Primary School), A1C Harry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served in the Field Maintenance Squadron as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist and Parachute...

Nov 20, 2025

Angela Dorlene Revell Davis was born on Monday, May 2, 1960, in Springfield Gardens, NY to Mr. James and Theodosia (Harris) Revell. In 1970, the family relocated to Palatka, FL. Angela was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1978 graduate of Palatka High School. She continued her educational pursuits and earned a Bachelor's Degree from...

Nov 17, 2025

The Life Story of Otis P. Smith

Otis P. Smith was born on Friday, August 30, 1935, in Sardis, Mississippi, to Elvera Harris and Fred Smith. Rambunctious, curious, and protective from the start, he grew into the kind of boy who kept everyone laughing, guessing, or shaking their heads—sometimes all at once. His world brightened...

Nov 11, 2025

Deborah Denese Bush, the daughter of Walter Major and Jeanette Johnson, she was born on Saturday, August 4, 1951 in St. Augustine, Florida. Deborah was educated in St. Johns County School District and graduated from R. J. Murray High School, Class of 1969.  During her early years, she resided in St. Augustine.  Subsequently, Deborah made her home in Jacksonville,...

Nov 10, 2025

Jeweldean Calhoun Junior, was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1948, in Palatka, Florida, to Horace Calhoun, Jr. and Lavada Burton Calhoun. Affectionately known as Sister or Jerri, she grew up in Palatka, where she attended Central Academy before journeying north to Boston with the love of her life and husband of 56 years, George Junior.

Jerri and...

Nov 10, 2025

Jay Anne Houge, 58, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, November 10, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.

Nov 8, 2025

James Clinton Edmundson, 64, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his residence.

Nov 8, 2025

Robert Ray Driggers, 72, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his residence.

Nov 7, 2025

Terry Lynn Roberts, Sr., 63, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Friday, November 7, 2025 at his residence.

Nov 5, 2025

Kenneth R. Mahaffey, commonly known as "Ken", was born on Saturday, January 3,1948 in  Winter Haven, FL to Pierre Raymond Mahaffey, Jr. and Frances "Frankie" Bowling Madden. He was a graduate of Winter Haven High School,  Class of 1966. Soon after graduation, Kenneth enrolled in the University of Florida to continue his educational pursuit. During his college...

Nov 4, 2025

Gregory Joseph Bodalski was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1947 to Virginia Vitatoe and Arthur Bodalski in Detroit, Michigan.  He graduated from Furman University. Prior to retiring, Gregory was employed in the International Banking industry. His civic duties included serving as president of The Propeller Club Jacksonville Post from 1985-1986.

In addition to his parents, Gregory was...

Nov 3, 2025

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 27, 2025

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

Oct 24, 2025

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

Oct 20, 2025

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