Obituaries

Peggy Sue Adkins

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Peggy Sue Adkins, 87, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Friday October 28, 2022, at Mulberry Creek Assisted Living, in Martinsville, Virginia. 

Rudy Grabhorn

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Rudolph William “Rudy” Grabhorn Jr., 97, of Palatka, passed from this life on Thursday, October 27, 2022, in Gainesville following an extended illness.  

Michael Jon Gierlich

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Michael Jon Gierlich, 50, of Melrose (formerly of Interlachen) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka.

Dr. John Robert Mitchem

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Dr. John Robert Mitchem passed away peacefully at his home in Palatka on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the age of 92 with family and caregivers by his side.

Rae Miller McClure

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Rae Miller McClure, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Kenneth F. “Fred” Burnett

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Kenneth Fredrick “Fred” Burnett, 84, of Hollister, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his son’s home following an extended illness.

Marlin Preston

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Marlin Preston, 48, of Palm Coast (formerly St. Augustine) entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Willie Woodard

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“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Atha E. Freeman Roberts

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Atha E. Freeman Roberts, 95, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.