Obituaries

Jimmy Elbert Meeks

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Jimmy Elbert Meeks, 68, died at his home in Georgetown on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, after an extended illness.

Willie Whitfield 

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Willie Whitfield, 85, of Hastings, transitioned from labor to reward Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Regents Parks of Jacksonville surrounded by his family.

Richard H. Curtis Jr.

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Richard H. Curtis Jr., 74, of Hawthorne, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at the Bailey Center Hospice Facility in St. Augustine following a long illness.

Eric Edenfield

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Eric Edenfield, 32, of Bostwick, passed away accidentally Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Palatka.

“A.J.” Clark Sr.

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Alvin J. “A.J.” Clark Sr., 66, of Bunnell, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Bunnell following an extended illness.

Daniel Irish

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Daniel Irish, 55, of Fleming Island, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Ashburn, Ga.

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

Jeffrey Alan McCoy

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Jeffrey Alan McCoy, 57, of Jacksonville, peacefully entered the sunset of life Thursday, Jan.

Roosevelt “Velt” Byrd 

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Roosevelt “Velt” Byrd, 63, of St. Augustine, was born Sunday, Feb. 12, 1956, in Wadley, Ga., to Willie Green and Arletha Byrd-Kearse.

Oliver Elmore Robinson 

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Oliver Elmore Robinson, 70, of East Palatka, transitioned from labor to his reward Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at his place of residence.

Reathy M. Breteler

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Reathy Mable Breteler, 86, of Palatka, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Lakewood Nursing Center in Crescent City.