Loretta W. “Lorie” Tower, 83, of Satsuma, passed from this life Monday, July 27, 2020, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness. 

Spencer Christopher Sr., 88, of Palatka, transitioned from labor to reward Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and devoted family.

Eugene Flagler, 79, of Elkton (native of St. Stephen, S.C.), transitioned from this life to his eternal life Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at Leesburg Regional Hospital.

Samuel Gordon Jr., 87, of Norwalk, passed away June 20, 2020, at his residence following a long-term illness.

Gladys Marie Tarver Hodge, 98, of Palatka, departed this vale of tears July 31, 2020, bound for a new life among God’s glorious gardens, where she will undoubtedly be named a Master Gardener. 

James Franklin “Jim” Thornton, 82, of Palatka, passed from this life Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness. 

Richard Duncan Breland, 87, of Jacksonville and formerly of Palatka, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at Putnam Community Medical Center following an extended illness.

Herbert Lee Bryant, 41, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life Friday, July 31, 2020, at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka.

Rex T. Carnley, 62, of Palatka, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at UF Health in Gainesville following an extended illness.

John A. Cooper, 69, of Florahome, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Putnam Community Medical Center following an extended illness.