Pamela “Pam” Dawn Baker was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had a big heart, maybe a little too big for this world. She left us suddenly on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, at the age of 67. Pam was born on November 17, 1953, and was...
Jason Randall “Bubba” Driggers, Jr., 36, of Ocala and formerly of Palatka, passed from this life on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home. He was a native of Green Cove Springs and had lived in Palatka most of his life. Bubba had worked in the roofing industry and was...
Rita T. Gladu, 90, of Palatka, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born, on July 21, 1930, in Springfield, MA, and resided in South Hadley, MA for most of her life. She moved to Palatka to reside with...
Rosemary Caroline Eling, 88, of Interlachen, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at her home from natural causes. Born in Keeneyville, Illinois, she was a graduate of Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She resided in Interlachen for the past 25 years coming from Bartlett,...
Magdalena Cortez Yglecias, 77, of Florahome, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Los Angeles, CA, and had lived in Putnam County since 2006 coming from Flagler County. She had worked as a certified nursing assistant. Magdalena enjoyed...
Gary L. Buckles, 69, of Palatka, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Flagler and Putnam County. Gary had worked as a reliability specialist at Georgia Pacific retiring after 38 years of service....
Alice Lucille Carpenter, 93, of Peniel, passed from this life on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine following an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, she was a member of Peniel Baptist Church and had been a founding member of Trinity Baptist Church...
Olivia Mae Lauren McCumbers, age 27, of San Pedro, California, and formerly of Putnam County, Florida passed peacefully away on June 11, 2021. She was born in DeLand, Florida May 17, 1994. Olivia leaves behind a multitude of loving family and friends including her two sons, Braden Eli James Green...
Alice Louise Riddick, 89, of Palatka, passed from this life on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Solaris Healthcare Palatka following an extended illness. Born in Douglas, Georgia, Alice was raised in the Alma, Georgia area and returned to Palatka in 1968 from Savannah, Georgia. She was a member of Francis...
James Glenn “Jim” Jacob, 89, of Pomona Park, passed from this life on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach following an extended illness. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Jim served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He moved to Putnam County...
Linda Amditis, 71, of Interlachen, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Memorial Health in Jacksonville following an extended illness. She was a native of Patterson, NJ, and had lived in Putnam County for the past 19 years coming from Pennsylvania. Linda was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed...
Dreyton Wayne Day, 19, of Palatka, passed from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from injuries received in an automobile accident. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, Dreyton was a summa cum laude graduate from Palatka High School in 2020. While at PHS he was involved in FFA,...
Susan Thompson “Suzi” Hardy, 56, of Satsuma, passed from this life on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at her home following a brief illness. Born in Jamestown, New York, she was a 1983 graduate of Horsehead High School in Horsehead, New York. She moved to Palatka in 1991 from Deerfield Beach,...
Terry Joe Cumbo, 58, of Welaka, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Putnam County and had worked as a mechanic. Terry enjoyed fishing, spending time on the river, and working on...
Priscilla Devanna Booker English, Age 72, of Buford, GA, passed away August 23, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry L. and Mattie Roberts English; brothers, Edward English and Alfred Nelson English; sister, Sarah English Hardnett. She is survived by her son, Harry Sterling (Wilhemeina “Tinnie” Smith)...
Jessica Rosemary Dearman, age 31, of Homer, GA passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by brother, Robby Andrew Orlick. Mrs. Dearman is survived by husband, Adam Dearman, Homer; children, Aubree Cole, Homer, Aidyn Hooper, Port Charlotte, FL, Junior Dearman, Homer; mother, Maria (Phil) Pascale, Homer;...
Ronald G. “Ronnie” Buice, age 71, of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away August 25, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ulus “Buck” Buice and Betty George Buice; brother, John Phillip Buice. He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Connie Reed Buice, Sugar Hill, GA; children,...
With saddened hearts, the family of Vernon Wilson of Buford announce his passing and that he is now with Jesus his Savior. Mr. Wilson passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, D Anne Wilson and daughter, Patricia Anne Wilson....
Louis Walter “Walt” Alexander, 96, of St. Augustine and formerly of Palatka, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Flagler Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Springfield, Illinois to Louis Alexander and Anna Sartori Alexander, he graduated from Gillespie Community High School on May 28th, 1943....
Davy J. Crockett, 65, of Interlachen, FL passed away on Saturday, July 3. 2021 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL after a lengthy illness. He was born December 25th in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Stephens). Davy leaves behind his wife of...
Patricia Irene Congleton, 79, of Palatka, passed from this life unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at her home from natural causes. A native of Roseville, Michigan, she resided in Palatka since 1983 coming from Michigan. Pat worked 37 years as a respiratory therapist at Putnam Community Medical Center. In...
Jamie Glen Edwards, 36, of Ft. Walton Beach and formerly of Palatka, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his home. He was born in Gainesville and had lived in Fort Walton Beach for the past three years coming from Bostwick. Jamie was a 2003 graduate of Palatka High...
Peter Max Christensen Jr., son of Peter Max Sr., and Chlora Alberta Semken Christensen transitioned into the next life on July 7th, 2021 in Florahome, Putnam, Florida. He was born on Christmas Day 1936 in Consumers, Utah. Pete was the epitome of a seasoned warrior. His body took the brunt...
Helen C. Holder, 66, of Hollister, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center. She was born in Mulheim, Germany, and had lived her life between Georgia and Florida, finally settling in Hollister where she had lived for the past 16 years. Helen had worked as...
Paula Francine Jordan, 66, of Satsuma, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. She was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka and had worked in the cleaning business. Paula was a member of Open Bible Baptist Church where she was actively...
Terrance Lee Robinson, 72, of Palatka, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at his home from natural causes. He was a native of Seville, FL, and had been a lifelong resident of Putnam County. Terrance was a graduate of Crescent City High School. He served 4 years honorably in...
Eleanor Ann Teeter, 88, of Pomona Park, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her home from natural causes. She was a native of Clewiston, FL, and had moved to Detroit, Michigan where she attended Our Lady of Mercy School, graduating June 10th, 1951. While still a student, at...
Raymon Arlen Harper, 89, of Florahome, passed from this life on Monday, July 12, 2021, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, following an extended illness. He was born and raised in Starke and moved to Florahome in 1959. Raymon served honorably for the US Marine Corps and was a member...
Henry Leon Blackwelder, 58, of Satsuma, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Putnam County. Henry had worked many years as a concrete finisher in the construction industry and had most recently worked in lawn service....
Linda D. Janiszewski, 71, of Bostwick, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Putnam County. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Palatka ward. Linda was a homemaker and...