Donna Marlene Hackney
Mar 15, 2026
Donna Marlene Hackney, 68, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her residence.
Frances Ophelia Walker
Mar 13, 2026
Frances Ophelia Walker, 70, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Palatka.
Carmelita Josephine Smith
Mar 10, 2026
Carmelita Josephine Smith, 80, of Utica, New York, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.
Samuel James Lookadoo, IV
Mar 9, 2026
Samuel James Lookadoo, IV, 45, of Lubbock, TX, entered the sunset of life on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Lubbock, TX, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Robert Daniel Gray, Sr.
Mar 8, 2026
Robert Daniel Gray was born May 12, 1941 in Wyocena, Wisconsin to Daniel Ivan Gray and Mary Ellen (Haynes) Gray. At the age of two, his family relocated to Waggaman, Louisiana. He was united in marriage to Rose Breaux and they became the parents of two daughters: Roxane and Robin. He was a general contractor and security guard. He was...
Renee Myrick
Mar 1, 2026
Renee Myrick, 76, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital, Palatka.
Thomas Austin Brown
Feb 28, 2026
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die."
Ecclesiastes 3:1–2
Thomas Austin Brown was born on August 3, 1944, in Ponce de Leon, Florida, to Thomas Sherman Brown and Leona Campbell Brown. He peacefully...
Gail W. Seeney
Feb 27, 2026
“And Still I Rise…”
Gail Wagner Seeney, age 86, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on February 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, educator, and friend, Gail’s passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Gail Alyce Wagner was born...
Jonathan Maurice Dale
Feb 26, 2026
Jonathan Maurice Dale, 61, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at HCA FL Putnam Hospital, Palatka.
Brandon J. Thomas, Sr.
Feb 24, 2026
Brandon Thomas, Sr., 40, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.
Brandon Jermaine Thomas, Sr. was born on Saturday, June 1, 1985 to Samuel, Sr. and Janet (McCoy) Thomas in Palatka, Florida. He was a graduate of the Palatka High School Class of 2005. To expand his vocational skills Brandon...
Ralph E. Padgett, Sr.
Feb 21, 2026
Ralph E. Padgett, Sr., 68 , of Crescent City, peacefully entered the sunset of life surrounded by his wife and family on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence.
Ralph Edward Padgett, Sr, was born on Wednesday, August 7, 1957 to Elbert & Violet (Freeman) Padgett, in Crescent City, Florida.
Ralph was a 1975 graduate of Crescent City High School. He married...
LaMarkita "Ladyz" Davis
Feb 21, 2026
LaMarkita "Ladyz" Davis, 33, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her residence.
LaMarkita Henrietta Davis, affectionately known as “Ladyz”, was born on Tuesday, December 29th, 1992 to Kimberly Hendrieth and Henry Davis, Sr., in Palatka. Ladyz graduated from Palatka High School in the Class of 2011. She later attended Concorde Career Institute. She enjoyed...
Joseph Elien
Feb 17, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Elien was born on Friday, June 4, 1954, to Dantrolet and Hermance Elien in Port Au Prince, Haiti. From this beginning, his strong sense of family and community took root. Those early values guided him throughout his life, shaping the man he would become.
Joe found great pleasure in simple things. He enjoyed tending to his garden, watching boxing...
Minerva Lee Mitchner
Feb 15, 2026
Minerva Lee Brown Mitchner was born on Thursday, October 23, 1947 in Aurora, North Carolina to Redmond and Mary Lucinda (Moore) Brown.
For most of her life, Minerva resided in Riverhead, New York. She was educated in the Beaufort County North Carolina School District. While in New York, Miverva met John Arthur Mitchner, and they were later united in marriage. The...
Evelyn Evans Davis
Feb 12, 2026
Evelyn Evans Davis, 90, of Grandin, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her residence.
Evelyn Davis was born on Wednesday, December 4, 1935 in Palatka, FL to Roosevelt and Agnes (Alexander) Evans.
Evelyn attended Central Academy High School and later relocated to New York. While in New York, Evelyn worked in cafeteria services for the Board of...
Karl Alexander Usher
Feb 10, 2026
It is with love and fond memories that the Usher family announces the peaceful passing of Karl Alexander Usher, who has joined his beloved family in eternal rest.
Born in Belize City, Karl immigrated to the United States at age 26. He began his American career at Jason Uniform Rental in Mount Vernon, NY, where he supervised a team of over...
Rose Lee McDonald
Feb 9, 2026
Rose Lee McDonald, 75, of Bunnell, entered the sunset of life on Monday, February 9, 2026 at AdventHealth Palm Coast.
Rose Lee McDonald, the beloved daughter of James Sr. and Ella Mae Howell, was born on December 30, 1940 in Bunnell, Florida. Rose Lee was a devoted wife for over 47 years. She was a dear sister, godmother and friend who...
Odis Lee Reese
Feb 9, 2026
Early Years
Odis Lee Reese, born to James Reese Sr. and Mrs. Luevina Reese on July 16, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was educated in the Clay County School system and was a proud graduate of the 1969 Clay High School class. Odis thoroughly enjoyed himself and actively participated in the sport of basketball during his high school years.
During his life,...
Rosalpina Espinosa
Feb 7, 2026
Rosalpina Espinosa was born on Monday, March 28, 1938, in Boaco, Nicaragua, to Ramon and Leonor Espinosa. She was raised alongside five sisters and one brother in a loving and close-knit family. Her childhood was rich in faith, family values, and the beauty of life on their plantation in Boaco. Her father was a respected dentist and coffee plantation owner.
Committed...
Elder Keith Bernard Banks
Feb 6, 2026
Elder Keith Bernard Banks, the son of Pastor H. Harry & Missionary Ruby (Wilson) Banks, was born on Thursday, November 16, 1961 in Crescent City. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and a 1979 graduate of Crescent City High School. He united in holy matrimony to the former Thelma Robinson on July 27, 1996 and they became...