Obituaries

Betty L. Gilyard

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Betty Lou Wiggins Gilyard, 78, of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka.

Byron King

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Byron King, 65, of Palatka passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka following a brief illness.

Tonya Strickland

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Tonya Strickland, 54, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N.

Lloyd G. Bradley

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Lloyd Gregory “Cool Daddy” Bradley, 60, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at North Florida Regional Hospital, Gainesville. 

Tyheia T. Lewis-Washington

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Tyheia Tarina “Mookie” Lewis-Washington, 41, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Putnam Community Medical Center.

Alton “Buddy’ Major

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Alton “Buddy” Major, 81, a longtime resident of East Palatka, was born Aug. 22, 1938, to Altonor Major and Lilly Mae Major. He worked at the East Palatka Fruit Market for more than 35 years.

Caroline Ard

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Caroline Ard, 58, of Pomona Park, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Putnam Community Medical Center. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N.

George E. Brown

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George Ellis Brown, 67, of Palatka, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home. Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is charge of arrangements.  

Frances L. Durden

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Frances Lorene Durden, 82, of Interlachen, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness.