Obituaries

Larry W. Knowles

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Larry Wayne Knowles, 73, of Bardin, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at his residence following a brief illness. 

Juan Rios

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Juan Rios, 75, of East Palatka, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Gainesville following an extended illness. 

Bea Vermeulen

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The spirit of Beatrice “Bea” Vermeulen-Schumacher left her earthly body to be with her savior Dec. 1, 2019, at UF Health. 

Evylene Jones

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Mrs. Evylene Jones, 79, formerly of Palatka, transitioned into eternity during the early morning hours Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Tampa.

Johnnie Smith

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Johnnie Smith, 66, of Palatka (a native of Exmore, Va.), entered the sunset of life Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at his residence. 

Earnestine Jenkins Bishop

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Earnestine Jenkins Bishop, 83, of Troy, Ala., passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at her home.

Services are not scheduled at this time.

Patricia A. Dolan

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Patricia A. Dolan, 67, of East Palatka, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Putnam Community Medical Center. 

Rosalie J. Smith

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Rosalie June Smith, of Palatka, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka.

Bea Vermeulen

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Beatrice “Bea” Vermeulen-Schumacher, 85, of Interlachen, passed from this life unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at UF Health in Gainesville following a brief illness.