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Recent obituaries in Palatka, Florida.

Mother Pearlee Diane Youman

Mother Pearlee Diane Youman

Jun 4, 2013

Pearlee "Diane" Wilson Youman, 62, of Palatka, answered her Master's call to enter her eternal Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. A native of Waycross, GA, she was born Wednesday, December 13, 1950 to William Mims Sr. and Iola Mickles and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Willie Mae...

Otis Singleton, Sr.

Otis Singleton, Sr.

Jun 3, 2013

Otis Singleton, Sr., 89, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Memorial Hospital-Pembroke, Pembroke Pines, FL. A native of Ridgeland, SC., he resided in St. Augustine for over 80 years. He was born on Thursday, February 28, 1924 to Walter & Carrie (Youmans) Singleton and was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran...

Aaron Maurice Harris

Aaron Maurice Harris

Jun 3, 2013

Aaron Maurice Harris, 32, of Atlantic Beach entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Crestwood Nursing Center, Palatka, following a brief illness. Aaron, the son of Karen Denise Harris and Vincent Bradley, Sr., was a native of Philadelphia, PA., born on Friday, December 5, 1980. He attended Palatka High School. Aaron was formerly employed in housekeeping...

Clarence Herbert Hall, Jr.

Clarence Herbert Hall, Jr.

May 28, 2013

Clarence Herbert "Goat" Hall, Jr., 72, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at his residence. A native of Palatka, he was born on Thursday, October 17, 1940 to Clarence H. Sr., & Alberta (Banks) Hall. He was a graduate of Central Academy High School, Class of 1958. Subsequently, he attended Florida A&M University...

Nilda E. Lopez

Nilda E. Lopez

May 21, 2013

Nilda Esther Lopez, 57, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Haven's E. T. York Hospice Care Center, Gainesville, FL., following a brief illness. A native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was born on Saturday, May 21, 1955 to Raul and Antonia (Crespo) Lopez. She has been a resident of Pomona Park for...

Mother Virginia Epps Harris

Mother Virginia Epps Harris

May 15, 2013

Mother Virginia Epps Harris, 83, of Palatka, heard the welcoming voice of Jesus calling her home on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Kindred Hospital-North Florida, Green Cove Springs, FL. A native of Apopka, FL, she was born on Wednesday, January 8, 1930 to George Sr., and Willie Mae (Ward) Epps and was educated in the Orange County public school System....

Henry Mcneil, Jr.

Henry Mcneil, Jr.

May 15, 2013

Henry McNeil, Jr., 62, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. A native of Daytona Beach, he was born on Sunday, October 1, 1950 to Henry and Sally Mae (Watts) McNeil, Sr. He attended Central Academy High School and later joined the U.S. Army. In 1974, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Woods and...

John Brooks

John Brooks

May 14, 2013

John Torrance "JJ" Brooks, 38, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, "JJ" was born on Monday, March 3, 1975. He was a 1994 graduate of Palatka High School. At an early age, he was baptized at Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. He was...

Paul Pete Bouler,Jr.

Paul Pete Bouler,Jr.

May 11, 2013

Paul Pete Bouler, Jr., 49, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, May 11, 2013. A native of Cleveland, MS., he was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1963 to Paul & Gwendell (Kemp) Bouler, Sr. He was a 1981 graduate of Sharky Issaquena Academy, of Rolling Fork, MS (Class Salutatorian) earning several academic and sports awards. Subsequently,...

Lawrence Allen Madden

Lawrence Allen Madden

May 4, 2013

Lawrence Allen Madden, 72, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

Noemi Fuentes Brubaker

Noemi Fuentes Brubaker

May 2, 2013

Noemi Fuentes Brubaker, 87, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Haven Hospice Robert's Care Center. Noemi known to most as "Tia" was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was born in Qriente, Cuba and in the mid 40's she followed her sister Carmen Erskine (the family's matriarch)...

Johnnie Cornell King, Sr.

Johnnie Cornell King, Sr.

Apr 27, 2013

Johnnie Cornell King, Sr., 83, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Shands at UF, Gainesville. A native of Surrency (Appling County), Georgia, he was born on Thursday, November 22, 1929 to Willie and Beatrice Boykin King. He was educated in the Glynn County GA school system. Johnnie was a longtime logging truck driver...

Idella Peterson Johnson

Idella Peterson Johnson

Apr 23, 2013

Idella Daniels Peterson Johnson, 84, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 23 at Shands at UF, Gainesville. A native of Daytona Beach, she was born on Friday, March 15, 1929 to Herbert & Mamie (Frickling) Daniels. She was adopted and raised by her grandparents, Samuel & Moriah Peterson in Palatka. She was educated at Central Academy....

Ada Whitaker

Ada Whitaker

Apr 23, 2013

Ada Washington Whitaker, 82, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, April 23 in Lake Mary. A native and longtime resident of Crescent City, she was born on Monday, March 16, 1931 to Archie & Ether (General) Washington. She attended Middleton School. Ada was employed in Environmental Services at Lakewood Nursing Center. She confessed Christ as a...

Larry Kenneth Hancock, Sr.

Larry Kenneth Hancock, Sr.

Apr 22, 2013

Larry Kenneth Hancock Sr., 57, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the N E FL Community Hospice, Baily Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine. Larry Kenneth Hancock Sr., was a native of Saint Augustine, Florida, born on Saturday,September 10, 1955 to James and Valleree Hancock. He was formally educated in the...

Luis Recamier,Sr.

Luis Recamier,Sr.

Apr 19, 2013

Luis Recamier, Sr., 81, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, April 19 at Crestwood Nursing Center.

John West

John West

Apr 14, 2013

John West, 79, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 14 at Putnam Community Medical Center. A native of Palatka, he was born on Thursday, March 8, 1934 to William "Ruff" and Corene Gavin West. John was educated in the Putnam County School District (Central Academy). In the 1950's, John relocated to Miami and was employed as...

Lily Jean Green

Lily Jean Green

Apr 14, 2013

Lily Jean "Big Mama" Green, 76, of Penney Farms entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 14 at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville. A native of Green Cove Springs, Lily was born on Thursday, August 20, 1936 to John & Ruby (Rogers) Kenney. She was educated in the Clay County School District and was a longtime loyal employee of the...

Jamel Tyrone Simmons

Jamel Tyrone Simmons

Apr 7, 2013

Jamel Tyrone "Mungi" Simmons, 24, of Deland, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Florida Hospital, Deland. A native of Gainesville, Jamel was born on Thursday, July 7,1988 to Lee R. McDonald, Jr. and Beverly Simmons. He was reared in his hometown of Crescent City, attended Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School (Class of 2006) and moved...

Julia Margurite Mimms

Julia Margurite Mimms

Apr 6, 2013

Julia Margurite Mimms, 63, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Saturday, April 6 at her residence.

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