Scott Allen Scapellati
Aug 19, 2026
Scott Allen Scapellati, 54, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at his residence.
Deacon James "J.C." Foster
Aug 16, 2026
Deacon James Clifton ("J.C.") Foster, 95, of Palm Coast, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at his residence.
Jimmie Lee Poole
Aug 13, 2026
Jimmie Lee Poole, 64, of Palm Coast (longtime Palatka resident), entered the sunset of life on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at AdventHealth, Palm Coast.
Jimmie Lee Poole, was born in Palatka, Florida on Monday, October 16, 1961 to William and Pearlie Mae (Staten) Poole. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1979 graduate of Palatka High...
Henry Johnson
Aug 11, 2026
Henry Johnson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 26, 1937, as the only child of Lizzie Mae (Hall) and Henry Johnson Sr. Henry grew up in Cincinnati and attended Cincinnati Public Schools including Walnut Hills College Preparatory School. His family moved to the suburbs during his high school years, and he attended Wyoming High School. During this time...
Leticia Jones
Aug 10, 2026
Leticia Jones, 67, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Monday, August 10, 2026 at UF Shands Hospital Jacksonville.
Kurt R Hand
Aug 10, 2026
Kurt Hand, 71, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, August 10, 2026, at HCA Putnam Hospital.
David Eugene Burch
Aug 9, 2026
David Eugene Burch, 74, of Welaka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at HCA Putnam Hospital.
Milton Michael Scott, III
Aug 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Milton M. Scott III “Squirt”
March 3, 1956- August 9, 2026
Milton M. Scott III, affectionately known by family and friends as “Squirt,” was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 3, 1956, to the late Milton M. Scott II and Ora Lee Scott.
At a young age, Milton confessed his belief in Christ. Under the leadership of Pastor John...
James Aaron Fells, Sr.
Aug 4, 2026
James Aaron "Pete" Fells, Sr., 73, a native of Palatka, and longtime resident of Tampa, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Suncoast Hospice Hillsborough Care Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa. The son of Eugene and Claudia (Williams) Fells, he was born on Saturday, December 20, 1952.
James was raised in Palatka and was a proud...
Robert Andrew Mesick
Aug 3, 2026
Robert Andrew Mesick, 87, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, August 3, 2026 at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation & Healing, Palatka.
Carl Reaves
Jul 26, 2026
Carl "Skee BO" Reaves, 79, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka. The son of Toy and Evelyn (Israel) Reaves, Carl was born on July 22, 1947 in Mullins, South Carolina. He was a 1967 graduate of Central Academy. Subsequently, he enlisted into the U.S. Army. Carl was...
Ronald Walker "Lefty" Stephenson, Sr.
Jul 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ronald Walker “Lefty” Stephenson
Ronald Walker “Lefty” Stephenson was born on Tuesday, May 13, 1947, in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James and Emmaline A. Stephenson. As the youngest of five children, he proudly reminded his siblings that he was the baby. Throughout his life, Ronald embodied the values of love, family, service, and community, leaving an enduring...
Kathleen Rene Dumaoal
Jul 21, 2026
Kathleen Rene “Little Kat” Dumaoal was born on Wednesday, October 1, 1969 to Patricia Ann Brown and Charles Myron Berry in Roanoke, Virginia. She was educated in the Brevard County Florida School District and previously resided in the Cocoa Beach / Orlando area.
Kathleen was an entrepreneur and later became a homemaker. Her favorite form of recreation was fishing. She was...
Cynthia Dale Miller
Jul 19, 2026
Cynthia Dale Miller, 66, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at her residence.
Robert L. Beechy
Jul 14, 2026
Robert Lavern Beechy, 81, of Florahome, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.
Deborah A. Grooms
Jul 12, 2026
Deborah Ann Grooms, the daughter of Williemae Stevenson & Reverend Divellie Grooms, was born on Saturday, February 19, 1955 in Palatka. She was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka, Florida. Deborah was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1973 graduate of Central Academy High School.
At an early age, Deborah accepted Christ in her life and...
Kimberly Ann Harris
Jul 10, 2026
Kimberly Ann Harris, 50, of Satsuma, entered the sunset of life on Friday, July 10, 2026 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka.
Alexander Lee Leon Rutledge
Jul 7, 2026
Alexander Lee Leon Rutledge, 18, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Jacksonville. The son of Shantarious Rutledge, Alex was born on March 23, 2008 in Jacksonville. Alexander was a 2026 Ed White High School Florida Youth Challenge Academy graduate. He was of the Christian faith and attended Elevate Life Church. He was employed...
Rosetta Cave James
Jun 23, 2026
Born on June 22, 1948, in Hastings, Florida, Rosetta Cave James was the beloved daughter of Thomas Cave Jr. and Geneva (Schoolfield) Cave. From an early age, she embodied a spirit of kindness, service, and determination that would define her life's journey.
As a child and young adult, she cherished spending holidays and summers with family on Maryland's Eastern Shore in...
Patricia Ann Allen Roberts
Jun 22, 2026
“A life well lived, a heart well loved, and a legacy that will live on forever.”
Patricia Ann (Allen) Roberts, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Monday, June 22, 2026, at UT Southwestern Clements Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Cherished family and friends comforted her through this journey. Today we celebrate her deep love and memories, for the blessings she...