Obituaries
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9/15/1959 - 1/5/2026
Raythel Goldsmith-Harvey was born on September 15, 1959, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Alphonso and Ada Goldsmith-Harvey. He was educated in the public school system and later earned a bachelor’s degree in…
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9/4/2008 - 1/4/2026
Lawrence Michael Manna Evans, 17, of Palatka, Florida, was born on September 4, 2008, in Gainesville, Florida, to Jermaine Evans and Ashley Floyd. He received his education through the Putnam County School District.…
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3/29/1945 - 1/2/2026
On Friday, January 2, 2026, our beloved Alice Delores "Lois" Craighead Steward entered eternal rest. Alice was born on March 29, 1945, to the late Benjamin and Dorothy Craighead in Saxe, Virginia. At an early age…
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1/24/1963 - 1/2/2026
Derek Leonard Gilliam was born on January 24, 1963, in St. Augustine, Florida, to Roosevelt Gilliam Sr. and Ella Mae Gilliam. He was employed at Florida State University, where he dedicated 15 years of service. Derek…
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7/30/1951 - 12/28/2025
Sharon LaJoyce James Whitty, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. Born in St. Augustine, Florida, to Joyce Watkins and Willie "Guy" James (both proceeded her…
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2/27/1942 - 12/27/2025
Mattie Bell McCaskill Battle was born on February 27, 1942, in Palatka, Florida, to Johnnie McCaskill and Odell McCaskill. She was married to Frank B. Battle. She was a homemaker for several years and worked in the…
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9/2/1988 - 12/7/2025
Willie McFayden was born on September 2, 1988, in St. Augustine, Florida, to Willie McFayden Sr. of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Bridgette Early of St. Augustine, Florida. He was the third eldest of ten siblings.…
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3/14/1952 - 12/7/2025
Silvia Ann Bellamy was born on March 14, 1952, in Elkton, Florida, to John Grayer and Ella Louise Brooks. She dedicated 18 years of service to the St. Johns County School District, where she was honored as Employee of…
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7/28/2001 - 12/6/2025
Jalen Anthony Byrd Sr. was born on July 28, 2001, to Erika Lowe and Vincent Byrd Sr. He attended St. Johns County Schools, where he developed a lifelong love for athletics. From his elementary years through Sebastian…
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10/28/1943 - 11/30/2025
Graveside service Saturday, December 13, 2025|1pm Masonic Cemetery, Palm Coast
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12/15/1958 - 11/29/2025
On January 15, 1958, God sent an angel, Vanessa Drucilla Hatcher. She was born to the late Annie Black and David Fraction Sr. She Vanessa attended the public schools of Bristol, Tennessee. Vanessa was a domestic…
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5/2/1951 - 11/25/2025
Bobby Perry, loving known as Daddy Bobby, was born on May 2, 1951, to Essie Mae Brinson and Albert Perry in Harleyville, South Carolina. He attended local schools in South Carolina. Bobby enjoyed fishing and spending…
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7/23/1975 - 11/22/2025
Robert D. Brown III was born on July 23, 1975, in Ft. Myers, Florida, to Robert and Mary Brown. He enjoyed collecting and reading comic books, watching football, and was passionate about body sculpting and weight…
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Passed 11/5/2025
Brother Lewis Howard Perry (Coot) was born in Jackson County, Florida on January 11, 1946, to the late Charlie Perry and Minnie Merl (Williams) Perry. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. Brother…
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9/20/1969 - 11/5/2025
Leroy B. Jeter Jr. , affectionately known as “2-2 Love,” was born on September 20, 1969, in Bunnell, Florida, to the late Dorothy Mae Washington-Fairell and the late Leroy B. Jeter Sr. He attended Flagler Palm Coast…
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11/23/1967 - 11/2/2025
Isaiah Jerome Grayer, 57, of Jacksonville, Florida, entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2025, in Jacksonville. He was born on November 23, 1967, in St. Augustine, Florida, to the late John Grayer and Lilla Mae…
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5/26/1984 - 10/28/2025
The Championship Celebration for Mr. Eddie Alphonso Ware Sr. affectionately known as “Coach Al”Eddie Ware was born in Palatka, Florida, to Silas Ware III and the late Diania Ware on May 26, 1984. Eddie attended…
Passed 10/16/2025
Janet Boatwright, 56, of Bunnell transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Advent Health
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12/8/1939 - 10/13/2025
Ronald Bowman Henderson, Sr. was born on December 8, 1939, to Melvin and Pearl Cohen Henderson in Hastings, Florida. Known affectionately by many as “Gator Bait,” Ronald attended elementary school in Hastings,…
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8/11/1977 - 10/11/2025
Viola Bowen was born on August 11, 1977, to John and Cathy Morgan in Gainesville, Florida. She was educated in the Alachua and Putnam County School Districts. Viola was of the Pentecostal faith and loved sharing her…
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9/29/1935 - 10/3/2025
On the morning of Friday, October 3, 2025, Deacon William “Bubba” Hardy Jr. , made his peaceful transition into God’s resting place. He was born on September 29, 1935, to William Hardy Sr. and Lillie Hightower Hardy…
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7/2/1954 - 9/22/2025
Lady Janie M. Kelley was born on July 2, 1954, to James and Virginia Warner in St. Augustine, Florida. On July 5, 1972, she was united in marriage to Donald M. Kelley in St. Augustine. She dedicated more than 40 years…
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3/3/1968 - 9/20/2025
Charles Allen Kemp was born on March 3, 1968, to the late Henry Kemp and Doreatha Hayes. He entered eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital. Charles was educated in the Putnam County…
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6/10/1980 - 9/10/2025
Ricky Marquis Mack was born on June 10, 1980, to Sammy and Rose Mack in Gainesville, Florida. He was educated in the Putnam County School District. Ricky worked for Boston Whaler/Sea Ray for eight years, Hastings…
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12/17/1957 - 9/7/2025
Rickey A. Johnson was born on December 17, 1957, to Johnny Johnson and Ruby Mae Brown. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Army for 12 years and continued his dedication to service as an Army Reserve…
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1/24/1930 - 9/5/2025
Odell V. Ford, Sr. , affectionately known as “Son” or Mr. OD, proudly carried the most respected and honorable title of Deacon Ford, also lovingly called “Dec. ” Odell V. Ford, Sr. was born on January 24, 1930, in…