Brendlyn A. Dumas, 63, was born Jan. 18, 1958, to Mrs. Lottie B. Simpson and Mr. Curtis Lewis Jr. and was fortunate to have a second set of loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willy Shingles Sr. 

Michael Bernard Dumas, 68, of Palatka, transitioned Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his residence in Valdosta, Ga.

Vernola Wilson Miller, 76, of Crescent City, entered the sunset of life Friday, July 9, 2021, at her residence.

Robert Lee Smith Jr. was born to Robert Lee Smith Sr. and Catherine Melvin Smith on Aug. 25, 1961, in Bunnell, Fla.

Chris Rogers, 77, of Palatka, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center following a brief illness.

Raymon Arlen Harper, 89, of Florahome, passed from this life on Monday, July 12, 2021, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, following an extended illness.

Kenneth Wayne Stuart, 70, of Interlachen, passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Advent Health in Orlando following an extended illness.

Henry Leon Blackwelder, 58, of Satsuma passed away on Monday July 12, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center.

Frank Peter “Poppy” DeGeyter Jr., 85, of Interlachen, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following a brief illness.

Linda D. Janiszewski, 71, of Bostwick, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her home following an extended illness.