Obituaries

William Sanchez

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William Sanchez, 63, of Florahome, passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at his home following a brief illness.

Arrangements will be announced by Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

William L. Townsend Jr.

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William Lambert Townsend, Jr., 77, of Fleming Island and formerly of Palatka, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Seagrass Village of Fleming Island following an extended illness.

Alta P. Bass

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Alta Odom Price Bass, 88, of Palatka, peacefully entered the Gates of Heaven, with her loving children at her side, Sunday, Aug.

Annie Mae Black

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Annie Mae Black was born on Jan. 15, 1935, to James Hatcher Sr. and Mary Williams in Bristol, Va. She married Clarence Albert Black and they shared many years together.

Ed Brooks

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Edward Lee “Ed” Brooks, 85, of Palatka, passed from this life on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following a brief illness.

Darnell Brown

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Darnell “Dale” Brown, 66, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka.

Diana L. Carter

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Diana L. Carter, 63, of Palatka passed away Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka following a brief illness. 

Patricia A. Colson

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Patricia Ann Colson, 68, native and lifelong resident of Palatka, peacefully entered the sunset of life on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka.

Blanche Ponzo Howell

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Mother Blanche Ponzo Howell was born Aug. 18, 1934, in Middletown, Delaware, to the late George and Rachel Ponzo.

Frances Robinson Johnson

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Frances Robinson Johnson, 77, of Green Cove Springs, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at her residence.