Hazel Hilliard Bacon
Jun 21, 2012
Hazel Hilliard Bacon a native of Pavo, Brooks County, Georgia, the daughter of William Hilliard, Sr., and Julia Dunbar, born on Tuesday, July 22, 1924. She spent some of her early years in Trenton, N.J., and relocated to Crescent City in 1975 following the demise of her husband, Albert "Boot" Bacon. She became a member of Union Bethel African Methodist...
Eli Valencia
Jun 18, 2012
Eli Valencia, 64, of Interlachen entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 18, 2012 at his Interlachen residence.
Bernell Sloan Williams
Jun 14, 2012
Bernell Sloan Williams, 78, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Haven Hospice of the Lakes Roberts Care Center, Palatka, following an extended illness. A native of Madison County (Lovett), FL., she was the daughter of Will and Susie (Daniels) Sloan, born on Sunday, June 9, 1934. At an early age her family...
Marethea Griffin Brown
Jun 11, 2012
Marethea Griffin Brown, 71, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Putnam Community Medical Center. A native of Alachua, she was the daughter of Ruben Griffin and Rebecca Welch Taylor, born on Sunday, October 27, 1940. She was a graduate of Central Academy High School, Palatka. She has resided in Palatka for over 55...
Willard Boyd Evins, Jr.
Jun 6, 2012
Willard Boyd Evins, Jr., 80, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at his San Mateo residence. A native of Citra (Marion County), he was the son of Rev. and Mrs. Willard B. (Elizabeth) Evins, Sr., born on Wednesday, March 2, 1932. He was a 1950 graduate of Fessenden Academy in Ocala. On December...
Bessie Maebell Hendrieth Thomas
May 28, 2012
Bessie Maebell Hendrieth-Thomas, 71, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Putnam Community Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of St. Augustine, she was born on Monday, August 5, 1940 to Luther and Minnie Hayward Hendrieth, Sr. "Maebell's" childhood years were spent in Palatka and she was educated in the Putnam County...
Judy Carol Smith
May 21, 2012
Judy Carol Smith, 63, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Monday, May 21, 2012 at her Holly Ridge Apartment following an extended illness. A native of Kinston, NC, she was born to Lloyd George & Grace Lovine Avery on March 8, 1949. Judy has resided in Palatka for the past 3 years, moving from Greenville, SC., and formerly...
Ethel Lowe
May 14, 2012
Ethel L. Lowe, 91, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Kindred Hospital-North Florida, Green Cove Springs following an extended illness. A native of Perry, Florida, she was born on Friday, December 3, 1920 to O. B. "Jettie" and Queen Esther Merritt. Ethel was baptized at an early age at New Brooklyn Baptist Church...
Jerry Lee Hames
May 11, 2012
Jerry Lee Hames, 60, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Putnam Community Medical Center.
Shyre Denise Jones-Tolefree
May 11, 2012
Shyre Denise Jones-Tolefree, 29, of Jacksonville entered the sunset of life on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Shands Jacksonville. The daughter of Nathan Devoe and Sally Mae Jones was born Thursday, July 22, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida. Shyre was educated in the Clay County School District and a graduate of Orange Park High School. Shyre was united in Holy Matrimony...
Eddie James Watson, Sr.
Apr 30, 2012
Eddie James Watson, Sr. 59, of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center. A native of Lake Worth, FL., he was the son of Johnie James and Alberta (Johnson) Watson, Sr., born on Friday, October 10, 1952. Affectionately known as "Eddie J.," he was educated in the Palm Beach...
Jasmine Jaquetta Mcgee
Apr 22, 2012
Jasmine Jaquetta McGee, 20, of Palatka, transitioned on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at her Hawthorne residence due to complications of epilepsy. A native of Palatka, she was born on Monday, July 22, 1991 to Stephen L. Johnson and Sophia L. McGee. Her education commenced at the George Wilson Daycare. Despite the challenges of epilepsy, Jasmine completed her studies at James...
Blanche Christine Sims
Apr 12, 2012
Blanche Christine Sims, 64, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at her West River Road residence following an extended illness.
Bernice Lucille Bennett
Apr 11, 2012
Bernice Lucille Colbert Bennett, 84, of Jamaica, New York, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Putnam Community Medical Center.
Alan Lee Eades
Apr 8, 2012
Alan Lee Eades, 51, of Interlachen entered the sunset of life on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Putnam Community Medical Center.
Brian Raymond Dunn
Mar 24, 2012
Brian Raymond Dunn, 43, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, March 24, 2012 on County Road 308B east of Beecher Springs Road due to injuries sustained in a hit and run traffic accident. The son of Phillip William and Barbara Elaine Dunn, he was born on Monday, November 11, 1968. A native of Sacramento, CA, he...
Olivia Helen Wade
Mar 23, 2012
Olivia Helen Wade, 8, Springdale, PA., entered the sunset of life on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Putnam Community Medical Center due to injuries sustained in a boating accident. Arrangements are entrusted to Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, Palatka and Krynicki Funeral Home, Natrona Heights, PA.
Urabell Shanks Snead
Mar 10, 2012
A native of Sparks, Cook County, GA., Urabell was born on Saturday, October 10, 1936 to Homer Lee Shanks, Sr., and Bertha Lee Munford Shanks. From an early age, her family relocated to Palatka and she was a 1958 graduate of Central Academy High School. Following graduation, she attended the Culinary Arts School of Florida in Jacksonville and has resided...
Melvin W. Miller
Mar 8, 2012
Melvin was John and Bertha Miller's eighteenth child. He was born on December 7, 1967 in New Brunswick, NJ and attended North Brunswick Township High School. Following high school, Melvin moved to Crescent City with his parents and has been a resident since 1985. He was employed by the City of Crescent City Parks Department. Melvin was a member of...
Charles Edward Anderson,Sr.
Mar 5, 2012
Charles Edward Anderson, Sr., 56, Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, March 5, 2012, at his residence following a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, he was born on Friday, October 14, 1955. In his early years, he attended Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. Charles was a 1974 graduate of Palatka Central High School. He enjoyed...