Virgil Roeder
Oct 11, 2013
Virgil "Levi" Roeder, 72, of Lake Como, entered the sunset of life on Friday, October 11 at his residence following an extended illness.
William Smith
Oct 11, 2013
Deacon William Smith, 89, of East Palatka, entered eternal rest from his earthly labors on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Veterans Administration Hospital-Columbia in Lake City, FL. The son of Henry Smith & Emma (Leary) Smith, he was a native of Cordele, Georgia, born on Tuesday, October 23, 1923. He was educated in the Crisp County GA., School District....
Willie Chee Way
Oct 9, 2013
Willie Chee Way, 68, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Putnam Community Medical Center.
Arthur Lee Jones
Oct 8, 2013
Chief Arthur Lee Jones, 61, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Florida Hospital Flagler, Palm Coast. A native of Fort Lauderdale, he was born on Sunday, March 2, 1952 to the parentage of Jimmie & Louise (Perry) Jones. He was a 1970 of Dillard High School and later attended Johnson C. Smith...
Alonzo Scott
Sep 28, 2013
Deacon Alonzo "Al" Scott, 79, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine. Deacon Alonzo Scott was a native of Columbia, (Houston County), Alabama, born on Sunday, December 3, 1933 to Willie James & Essie B. (Powell) Scott. At an early age, the family relocated to Georgia and he was educated...
Terence Eric Williams
Sep 24, 2013
Terence Eric "Terry" "T-Count" Williams, 48, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Jacksonville. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Terence was born on Sunday, March 21, 1965 to James & Roberta (Howard) Williams, Jr. In 1980, during his teenage years, the family relocated to Palatka, succeeding their military travels. While enrolled...
Jan Saunders Sparks
Sep 22, 2013
Jan Saunders Sparks, 82, of Crescent City, transitioned peacefully at home on Sunday, September 22, 2013. A native of the District of Deptford, England, she was born on Thursday, October 30, 1930 to Richard William and Daisy Miriam Carr. Jan, a multi-talented woman, was trained and certified to create Architectural plans in England, was an accomplished needlewoman who made clothes...
Juanita Louise Bennett
Sep 16, 2013
Juanita Louise Bennett, 53, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, September 16, 2013, at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach. The daughter of Harold Bennett, Jr. and Evelina Sloan, she was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka, born on Sunday, July 17, 1960. She was a graduate of Palatka High School, Class of 1979. Juanita was...
Glovine Deloris Howell
Sep 15, 2013
Glovine Deloris Trapp-Howell, 74, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Deland, following an extended illness. The daughter of Mable Jackson and Elijah Bradshaw, Sr., she was a native of Palatka, born on Friday, October 28, 1938 and educated at Central Academy High School. On February 15, 2000,...
Victoria M Campbell
Sep 5, 2013
Mrs. Victoria Mildred Campbell, 83, native and lifelong resident of Hastings, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 5, 2013. The daughter of Lawrence & Henrietta (Bishop) Campbell, she attended the Hastings Vocational School. Victoria was a retired labor contractor with Cox Farms in Elkton and a former member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Palatka. Her hobbies included: being a homemaker,...
Georgian Holsey Gilyard
Aug 30, 2013
Georgian Holsey Gilyard, the daughter of James Burless and Izola McGee Holsey was born on Saturday, August 2, 1924 in Yelvington, Florida. Georgian was educated in the Putnam County School system and a graduate of Central Academy High School, class of 1943. She was an outstanding athlete and was recognized as an All-Star player on the 1941 girls' championship basketball...
Stephen Carl Smith
Aug 29, 2013
Stephen Carl Smith, 30, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 29, 2013 in Satsuma as a result of injuries sustained in a train-pedestrian accident.
Carol Oxendine Taylor
Aug 22, 2013
Carol Renee Oxendine Taylor, 39, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Manor on the Green Healthcare Center in Daytona Beach following an extended illness. Carol was a native of Palatka and lifelong resident of Georgetown born on Tuesday, December 11, 1973. She was the daughter of Leroy, Jr. & Catherine (Walker) Oxendine....
Rebecca Hughes Douglas
Aug 22, 2013
Rebecca "Becky" Hughes Douglas, 82, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Palatka Health Care Center following an extended illness. A native and longtime resident of Palatka, she was the daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Joseph Douglas "J.D." Hughes, Sr. and Hannah "Sallie" (Brown) Hughes, born on Friday, October 24, 1930. She was baptized...
Nazaree Bush Batts
Aug 19, 2013
Deaconess Nazaree Bush Batts, 96, of Crescent City, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, August 19, 2013 at her residence following an extended illness. A native of Pavo, Georgia, she was born on Tuesday, October 17, 1916 to Henry and Jessie Bell (Brinson) Bush. During her early childhood, her family moved to Crescent City where she attended Putnam County Public...
Judy Walker Williams
Aug 18, 2013
Judy Deloris "Sissy" Walker Williams, 53, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at her residence in her favorite recliner. A native and lifelong resident of Putnam County, she was born on Sunday, December 20, 1959 to Alonzo and Ophelia (Oxendine) Walker. She was a 1977 graduate of Crescent City High School. "Sissy" was a...
Albert Robert Barney, Jr.
Aug 15, 2013
Albert Robert Barney, Jr., 30, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Putnam Community Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Baltimore, MD., he was the son of Patricia Briggs and Albert R. Barney, Sr., born on Monday, October 18, 1982. Following relocation to Palatka, Albert was educated in the Putnam County...
Charlie Francis
Aug 14, 2013
Deacon Charlie Francis, 80, of Palatka, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Putnam Community Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Monticello, FL, he was born on Tuesday, April 25, 1933 to Will & Elizabeth (Thompson) Francis. During his youth the Francis family relocated to Palatka and he was educated at...
Wanda Kay Simmons
Aug 10, 2013
Wanda Kay Simmons, 51, of Gainesville, entered the sunset of life unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, 2013. A native of Starke, she was born on Friday, September 29, 1961 to Joe Dean and Carrie Bell King. During her childhood, she resided in Palatka with her adopted parents, Jimmie & Rachel Dixon and was educated in the Putnam County School District....
Johnnie Jerome Garris
Aug 6, 2013
Johnnie Jerome Garris, 85, the son of Sylvester and Maggie Johnson Garris, was born on Sunday, March 4, 1928 in East Hastings, FL. From early childhood, he was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Hastings. Being honored to reside in "Garrisville," he attended the Hastings Vocational Training School and subsequently enlisted in the U.S. Army. Johnnie graciously served our...