Bettye Tongul, 69, of Hasting, Fla., entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at home.

Arrangements are in the caring hands of Coleman’s Mortuary Family.

Melissa Tucker, 41, of  Raleigh, N.C. (native Hastings, Fla.), transitioned from labor to reward Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at UNX REX Healthcare in Raleigh, N.C.

Maxwell Reynolds Miller, a champion of the arts and a friend to many in Panama City, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 26, 2021. He was 72 years old.

Shawn M. Tucker, 29, of Melrose, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka following a brief illness.

Walter V. Ellard, 56, of Interlachen, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center.

Scott A. Miller, 60, of Interlachen, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka following a brief illness. 

Kenneth Lamar Shorter Sr., 52, a lifelong resident of Palatka, passed away Aug. 28, 2021, following a brief illness.

William Fitzhugh “Bill” Bailey Sr., 94, of Bostwick, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.

Raymond Lenard Bostick, 60, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka. 

Ella Gertrude “Aunt Ella” “Pretty Lady” Bragg Lesene, 96, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at her residence.