Fredrick Gordon
Aug 16, 2012
Major Fredrick Gordon (USAF retired), 67, of Chelmsford, MA, began his journey home on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, MA. A native of Welaka, Florida, he was born on Wednesday, January 31, 1945 to Samuel and Alice (McMillan) Gordon. He was a 1962 graduate of Central Academy High School, Palatka. He was united in...
Tony Eugene Simmons
Aug 13, 2012
Tony Eugene Simmons, 53, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Monday, August 13, 2012 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, following a brief illness. A native of Crescent City, he was born on Tuesday, April 14, 1959 to George and Meltona (Ashe) Simmons. From his early childhood, Tony was reared in Johnson Temple Church of God in...
Reid Alfred Langlois
Aug 3, 2012
Reid Alfred Langlois, 54, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, August 3, 2012 at his residence.
Randall Wayne Gibson
Aug 2, 2012
Randall Wayne Gibson, 55, of Lake Como entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.
Aubrey Dale Wilson
Jul 31, 2012
CW03 Aubrey Dale Wilson (retired navy veteran), 62, of Middleburg, transitioned on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Jacksonville. A native of Birmingham, AL., he was the son of Ham and Maxine Wilson. He was a member of Zion Star A.M.E. Church, Birmingham. Aubrey was a 1968 graduate of the Jefferson County, AL school district. In 1996, Aubrey retired with 28...
Urey Burrell
Jul 29, 2012
Mr. Urey Burrell, Jr., 84, of Crescent City, was a native of Ocala, FL., born on June 30, 1928 to Mr. and Mrs. Urey Burrell, Sr. At the age of eight the Burrell family relocated to the Orlando area where he graduated from Jones High School. He subsequently earned his Mortuary Science Degree and served the Orange County area working...
Alfred Ernest Smith, Sr.
Jul 28, 2012
Alfred "Al" Ernest Smith, Sr., 81, of Florahome, transitioned into eternal rest peacefully as his spirit left his earthly body to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Palatka Health Care Center following an extended illness. "Al" was a native and life resident of Florahome, born on Tuesday, December 2, 1930 to Hastings & Annie R. (Hughes)...
Juan Antonio Ortiz-Cardona
Jul 21, 2012
Juan Antonio Ortiz-Cardona, 67, of Interlachen entered the sunset of life on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Putnam Community Medical Center.
Rosie Lee Nealy
Jul 20, 2012
Deaconess Rosie L. Nealy, 92, of Ashburn, GA, (former longtime Palatka resident), transitioned from life to eternal salvation on Friday, July 20, 2012 at her residence following an extended illness. The daughter (firstborn of six children) of George & Maggie Thomas, she was born on Saturday, March 13, 1920 in Ambrose, GA. She was united in holy matrimony to Deacon...
Frank Doyle Bellamy
Jul 20, 2012
Frank Doyle Bellamy, Sr., 71, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Haven Hospice, E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville following an extended illness. A native of Monticello, FL., he was born on Sunday, August 11, 1940 to Randolph & Irene (Rines) Bellamy, Sr. Frank was educated in the Jefferson County, FL School...
Alfred Dobson, Jr.
Jul 19, 2012
Alfred Dobson, Jr., 35, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Thursday, July 19, 2012.
Thomas Farnam
Jul 17, 2012
Thomas Farnam, 75, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence.
Ruth Lowery Macon
Jul 13, 2012
Ruth Lowery Macon, 98, Palm Coast, FL, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice Care Center, Palm Coast. Ruth was born in Wilmington, NC on January 3, 1914 to Lewis and Fannie Lowery. She graduated from Williston Industrial High School, Wilmington, NC in June 1933. She was a...
Eddie James Brown
Jul 8, 2012
Eddie James "Eddie B." Brown, Jr., 33, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, he was born on Wednesday, November 15, 1978 to Eddie James Brown, Sr. and Erma Jean (Lowe) Brown. He was educated in the Putnam County School District (Palatka High School). "Eddie...
Irene Mildred Nelson
Jul 8, 2012
Mildred Irene Nelson, 86, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Palatka Health Care Center following an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, Mildred was born on Wednesday, March 24, 1926 to the late Ada Bell James and Willie Williams. She was a graduate of Central Academy High School, class of...
Lillian Louise Kennell
Jul 8, 2012
Lillian Louise White Kennell, 83, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at her residence following an extended illness. A native of Andalusia, Alabama, she was born on Tuesday, February 26, 1929 to the great Reverend Reuben Jack & Reverend Mae Bell (Washington) White. During her early childhood, her family relocated to Crescent City...
Malinda Merritt
Jul 7, 2012
Malinda Merritt, 88, of Palatka (formerly of Jersey City, NJ) entered the sunset of life on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her residence. She was the seventh of thirteen children born to Walter and Lucy (Jenkins) Legion. She was born on Wednesday, February 20, 1924 in Batesburg, SC. She was educated in the Saluda County SC School System (Ridge Spring...
Raymond Bryant, Jr.
Jul 5, 2012
Raymond "Gator" Bryant, Jr., 62, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Kindred Hospital - North Florida, Green Cove Springs, following an extended illness. Gator was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka (Raymond and his twin sister Rachel) born on Sunday, October 9, 1949 into the blessed family of Raymond Sr., and Essie...
William Arthur Apthorp
Jun 26, 2012
William Arthur Apthorp, 67, of Interlachen entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his Interlachen residence.
Nolan Kelly, Jr.
Jun 26, 2012
Nolan Kelly, Jr., 77, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Daytona Beach. A native of East Palatka, he was a lifelong resident of Putnam County. The son of Nolan Kelly Sr., and Mable Hampton Kelly, he was was born on Wednesday, December 19, 1934. He was a graduate...