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Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Dollie M. Bussey

Dollie M. Bussey

May 1, 2025

Dollie Mae Bussey, born Dollie Mae Jefferson was a native of Middleburg, Florida, born on Friday, March 17, 1939, to the late Inel and Jessie Jefferson. Dollie, educated in the Clay County School System, Orange Park, attended A. E. Hall Elementary and Dunbar High School.

Dollie was united in marriage to Clyde Hoover Bussey.  They remained married...

Eve L. Miller

Eve L. Miller

May 1, 2025

Eve L. Miller, 61, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Michele Jessica Sandlin

Michele Jessica Sandlin

Apr 28, 2025

Michele Jessica Sandlin, 61, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 28, 2025 at HCA Orange Park Hospital.

Solomon Bryant, Jr.

Solomon Bryant, Jr.

Apr 27, 2025

Solomon Bryant, Jr., 83, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April  27, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Solomon Bryant, Jr. was born on January 24, 1942, in Jasper County, South Carolina, to the late Solomon and Maggie Bryant. The family later relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before finally settling in Newark, New Jersey.

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Theretha Jones Jefferson

Theretha Jones Jefferson

Apr 27, 2025

Theretha Jones Jefferson was born on Saturday, December 31, 1960 in Starke, Florida to Earlie and Florida Mae (Hampshire) Jones. She was a long time resident of Middleburg.  Theretha graduated from Orange Park High School in the Class of 1978. Theretha was married to Jesse Jefferson, Jr. and was the proud mother of two children - Jesse and Quintessa.  ...

Shanea Arnette Williams

Shanea Arnette Williams

Apr 26, 2025

Shanea Arnette "Sam" Miller Williams, 51, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at  HCA Orange Park Hospital. The daughter of Eugene Miller, Jr. and Lezona (Wiggins) Miller, she was born on Wednesday, May 16, 1973 in Palatka, Florida.  Shanea was educated in the Putnam County School District and graduated from Palatka High School...

Leslie Carol Hohn

Leslie Carol Hohn

Apr 24, 2025

Leslie Carol Hohn, 69, of Hollister, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Gloria F. Grant

Gloria F. Grant

Apr 23, 2025

Gloria Fay Grant, 91, of Melrose, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her residence.

Ayden K. Spell

Ayden K. Spell

Apr 20, 2025

Ayden Kyng Spell, 2, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville.

Courtney Earl Marshall

Courtney Earl Marshall

Apr 17, 2025

Courtney Earl Marshall, 77, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his residence.

Courtney Earl Marshall's journey began in Jamaica, where he developed a love for life that was infectious. From an early age, he was known for his playful antics, often pulling pranks on his siblings that would incite...

Mark J. Lafountain

Mark J. Lafountain

Apr 16, 2025

Mark James LaFountain, 59, Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Alphonso Lee Brooks, Sr.

Alphonso Lee Brooks, Sr.

Apr 14, 2025

Alphonso Lee "Bubba" Brooks, Sr., 78, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 14, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital. Alphonso was born on Saturday, April 12, 1947, in West Tocoi, Florida, to Alonzo and Ollie Mae (Murphy) Brooks. He received his formal education in the Clay County School District.  After living in Green Cove Springs...

Delores Ann Lutrell

Delores Ann Lutrell

Apr 10, 2025

Delores Ann Luttrell, 64, of Keystone Heights, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center.

Joyce Nelson Sharp

Joyce Nelson Sharp

Apr 7, 2025

Joyce E. Nelson Sharp, 86, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The daughter of Frank Nelson and Clonzie (Nickerson) Nelson, she was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1938 in Roy (Flagler County), Florida. During her adult years, Joyce resided in Palatka. She was of the Baptist...

John Mitchell Holder

John Mitchell Holder

Apr 7, 2025

John Mitchell Holder, 71, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 7, 2025 at his residence.

Arsulia Strozier Jackson

Arsulia Strozier Jackson

Apr 5, 2025

Arsulia Sue Strozier Jackson, 87, of Orange Park, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Orange Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. The daughter of Estell and Ada Bell Strozier, she was born on Monday, March 14, 1938 in Douglas, Georgia.  She moved to Orange Park, Florida in 1959 and became a member of St. John...

Leroy Vernon Johnson

Leroy Vernon Johnson

Mar 30, 2025

Leroy Vernon Johnson, 87, of Sanford, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, Sanford.

Life commenced for Leroy Vernon Johnson in St. Augustine, Florida. He was the second child born to the parentage of Graham Henry and Norma (Thomas) Johnson. He was reared by...

James Edward Barnes

James Edward Barnes

Mar 30, 2025

James Edward Barnes, 74, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at AdventHealth Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, Palm Coast.

James Edward Barnes began his life on March 12, 1951,  born to Earl and Alice Barnes.  He grew up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, as one of eight children including Claudia,...

Roosevelt Gilliam, Sr.

Roosevelt Gilliam, Sr.

Mar 30, 2025

Roosevelt Gilliam, Sr., 92, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March, 30, 2025 at his residence. The son of Edmon Gilliam and Lillian Cook, he was born on Wednesday, April 13, 1932 in Tallahassee. In 1956, the Gilliam family relocated to St. Augustine.  After many years of employment  as a painter at Deco Marine and...

Robert O'Neal Berryhill, Sr.

Robert O'Neal Berryhill, Sr.

Mar 29, 2025

Robert O'Neal Berryhill, Sr., 61, of Middleburg, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Middleburg.

Robert O'Neal Berryhill, Sr., the son of Evelyn Lee Asbell, was born on Tuesday, August 27, 1963 in Palatka, Florida. He was raised in Green Cove Springs and educated in the Clay County School...

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