James Floyd Bennett, 88, of Crescent City, passed away peacefully at his home Sept. 9, 2020, following an extended illness from kidney disease.

Ernest Leonard Alvarez, 65, of Florahome, entered the sunset of life Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at his residence. 

Alexia Williams Bibbs, 38, of Armstrong, transitioned from labor to reward Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park. 

Leon Buckles Jr., 65, of Gainesville, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville following an extended illness. 

Charles Henry “Charlie” Burkley, 66, of Interlachen, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka following an extended illness.

Michael Stephen Fisher, 69, of East Palatka, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at his home following an extended illness.

Gloria Hill, 73, of Atlanta, Ga., a native of St. Augustine, transitioned from this life to her eternal life Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Ga.

Robert Sylvester Appling Sr., 59, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at UF Health in Gainesville.

Roger Dwayne “Shundy” Burkes, 54, of Bostwick, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at Orange Park Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mr. James Fuce, 85, of Palatka, was born in Palatka on April 5, 1935, to Solomon Fuce and Annie D. Fuce.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.