Obituaries

Judith A. McKenzie

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Judith Anne McKenzie, 80, of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka following a brief illness.

Samuel Wright

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Samuel Wright, 82, of Palatka (native of Estill, S.C.), entered the sunset of life Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville.

Dianna L. Brooks

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Dianna Lynn Brooks, 57, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, in Gainesville.

Velma L. (Teenie) McLaurin

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Velma L. (Teenie) McLaurin, 97, of Palatka, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at her home. 

She was born in Washington State to the late Edward and Beatta Lang. 

Margaret Richardson

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Margaret R. Richardson, 87, of Palatka, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville following a brief illness. 

J.R. Burkes

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James R. “J.R.” Burkes, 62, of Palatka, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center from complications of the COVID-19 virus. 

Constance E. Harris-Gilyard

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Evangelist Constance “Connie” Harris-Gilyard, 58, of Bunnell, entered the sunset of life Monday, March 8, 2021, at her residence.  

Sharon S. Nevels

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Sharon S. Nevels, 78, of Palatka, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her home following an extended illness.