Norma Fraser “Jo” Dunn, 89, of Ormond Beach, formerly of Palatka, passed from this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Bishop’s Glen Retirement Center following a brief illness. A native of Tavares, Florida, she resided in Ormond Beach for the past 2 years moving from Palatka where she had...
Lester Lee Howton, Jr., 68, of San Mateo, passed from this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville following a brief illness. He was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, and had been a lifelong resident of Putnam County. Lester was a 1971 graduate of Palatka...
Shirley Priscilla Johnson, 73, of Palatka, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. Born in Ramsey, New Jersey, she resided in Palatka for the past 42 years coming to New Jersey. Shirley received her Bachelor’s Degree in Christian counseling from...
Charles Edward Wilson passed away at his home on November 13, 2021. Charles was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived in Welaka since 1945. He was a 1957 graduate of Crescent City High School. He served 6 years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bennington. He retired as a...
Winfield Scott Ingersoll, 64 Ft. Pierce- Winfield Scott Ingersoll age 64, husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021, after a brief illness. Win was known for his sense of humor, friendliness, and love for building and racing stock cars. Although...
James Leroy Varnes, 84, of Grandin, passed from this life on Friday, November 19, 2021, at his home from natural causes. A native and lifelong resident of Putnam County, he served honorably in the U.S. Army for 2 years. James entered the logging industry at a young age with his...
Barbara Ellen Williams, 80, of Palatka, passed from this life on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she resided in Palatka since 1978 coming from Hampton, Virginia. Barbara worked 15 years in the environmental services division at...
That smile… oh how we miss that smile! Bobby never met a stranger. He brought Christ’s love and sunshine everywhere he went with his huge smile and infectious laugh. If you really wanted to make him belly laugh, just sneeze; it was the funniest thing to him. And when Daddy...
Teena Darlene Whitten of Palatka Florida went home to be with her Lord and savior Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at the age of 66. Teena lived her life serving God since she was twelve years old. She was the perfect advocate, always sharing her love for Christ with everyone. She...
Jeannine O’Connor, 88, of East Palatka, passed from this life on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Solaris Health Care – Palatka. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, she was a 1951 graduate of Mellon High School. Jeannine attended Florida State University and graduated from the University of North Florida...
Sylvia Waits Lightsey, 77, of Keystone Heights, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at her home following a brief illness. She was a native of Jacksonville and had lived in Keystone Heights since 1994 coming from North Carolina. Sylvia had worked as a supervisor for BellSouth and was a...
Robert Emil Smith, age 72, of Palatka, passed away on December 9, 2021, following an extended illness. He was a native of Clothier, West Virginia, and lived there until he moved to Berea, Kentucky to attend and graduate from Berea College. Smith later received his Master’s Degree in Business from...
Lacey Torrey Claunch, 37, of Palatka, passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Baptist South Medical Center in Jacksonville from natural causes. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, Lacey was a 2003 graduate of Interlachen High School where she played on the volleyball and softball...
Paula Hampton, 61, of Lawrenceville, Ga, went peacefully to heaven at home on Saturday, August 29, 2020, surrounded by a family whom she loved so very much. She was born June 30, 1959 on the island of Honshu, on an American Air Force Base. Her parents were Martin L. and...
Shirley Clement Fields, age 79, of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away August 29, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Leon Fields and step-daughter, Sue Heard. She is survived by daughter, Brucie Ann Green, Sylva, NC, stepson, Vernon Fields, Sugar Hill, GA; sister, Mary Helen...
On Sunday August 30th, 2020, Thomas Guisto, Loving Father to Four Children and Grandfather to 6 Grandchildren, passed away at the age of 70. Thomas was born on February 10, 1950 in Queens, NY. He was an over the road Truck driver for over 45 years. " KEEP ON TRUCKIN...
Viola Bennett Marsingill age 101, Oakwood, GA. passed away Aug.31, 2020 at the Northeast GA Medical Center. She was born Feb. 14, 1919 to Guy and Fannie Bennett in Buford, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Marsingill of 69 years, her parents, her brothers, Thomas, Stanley...
Judy Sue Wilhite, 72, of Palatka, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka. Sue had worked as the secretary and treasurer for Palatka Abstract and Title Company. She was of the Methodist faith. Sue enjoyed...
EDITH JANE ROBINSON, 79, passed away at her home early Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021. She was born in Dubuque, Iowa, and came to live in the Crescent City area 48 years ago coming from Jacksonville. Edith loved spending time with her grandchildren. She liked to cook whatever her grandchildren...
Donna Lee Wilson, 55, of Francis, passed from this life on Monday, December 21, 2021, at her sister’s home in Hollister following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a native and lifelong resident of Putnam County. Donna had worked at Palm Pharmacy for 5 years and later...
JAMES WELLER, 68 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Crescent City on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Jim was born in Okaloosa, Florida, and was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict proudly serving his country with the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1980. He came to live in Crescent City...
Nancy Reel Spurles, 86, of Bardin, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at North Florida Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a native of Sanford, FL, and had lived in Bardin since 1948 coming from St. Mary’s, GA. Nancy had worked downtown at JC...
Mr. Frank P. DeGeyter Jr. passed away on 14 July 2021 after an extended illness. Frank or Poppie as he was known by his family was born July 5, 1936, in Paterson, New Jersey to Frank DeGeyter, Sr and Angelina (Lena) Den Boer DeGeyter. Poppie was raised in New Jersey,...
Willard Thomas (Tommy) King, 73, of Palatka passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his residence in Palatka, on Monday, December 27, 2021 Tommy was born in Palatka and graduated from Palatka High School and attended St. Johns River Junior College. After managing jewelry stores and owning a bar in Palatka,...
Thomas David Green, 88, of Satsuma, passed from this life on Friday, December 21, 2021, at his home from natural causes. He was born at Middle Georgia Hospital in Macon, Georgia to Mitchell Thomas Green and Josephine Gwynes Green. He attended Duncan Fletcher High School, Jacksonville University, Florida Junior College,...
Breanne Nicole Lloyd, 34, of Hollister, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, December 31, 2021, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville. Breanne was born in Gainesville and had been a lifelong resident of Putnam County. She had attended E.H. Miller School, Interlachen Elementary School, Price Middle School, and Interlachen...
Merita Ann McLain Butler was born on July 7, 1937 in Carbon Hill, Alabama to Whit and Genie McLain. She was blessed with a sister, Nell Barlowe and a brother, Kenneth McLain. She was close to her parents and her family was precious to her. As a spunky little girl,...
Thurston Allyn “Biff” Prince was involved in a fatal auto accident on September 4th on his way to the gym. Thurston was born an only child to USMC Master Sargent Thurston Gaines Prince, Retired & Pearl Harbor Survivor and USMC Private June Kellogg Prince at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune...
J.V. Cheek Jr., 86, died peacefully on September 5, 2020, surrounded by loving family. He was born April 27, 1934 in Columbia, Tennessee, the son of J.V. Cheek Sr. and Jewell Cothron Cheek. J.V. resided most of his life in Gwinnett County. He married the love of his life, Brenda...
Dakota R. Hill, age 27, of Marietta, GA passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Edd Hill and Robert Edward Stutie. He is survived by his parents, Shannon and Terri Hill, Roswell, GA; sister, Jordan Grace Hill, Cumming, GA; grandmothers, Jalaine Poole Hill,...