Walter E. Shultz, 67 of Pomona Park, Florida passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Veterans Hospital in Gainesville, Fl. e was born on April 24, 1944 to Bertie and Mary Thompson Shultz in Flint, MI.   Walter owned and operated a restaurant  Marie’s Café in Crescent City, Fl.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army.  Survivors are his loving wife of 48 years, Mattie M. Shultz;sons, Walter Shultz and wife, Jo Ann of Satsuma, Fl., Ricky Shultz and wife, Becky of Pomona Park, Fl., Donald Obuskowski and wife, Jean of Alpena, MI; daughter, Autum M. Lee and husband, Brian of Crescent City, Fl.; sister, Beverly Sexton of Gladstone, MI.; brother, Marvin London of Salem, OH; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM at 425 Pleasant Street in Pomona Park, Fl., Watts Funeral Home and Cremation
Center is entrusted to the Veterans Cremation arrangements.

Ralph Eugene (Ralphy Dee) Webb, 30 of Satsuma, Floridapassed away Monday February 13, 2012at his home.  Ralph was born on February 27, 1982in Gainesville, Florida.  He loved country music, rock and roll and golden oldies.  He enjoyed bull riding, hunting and fishing. Ralph is preceded in death by his daddy, Ralph (Heavy) Webb, grandparents, Onda Lee Shackleford-Conley, Glenval Logan; great grandparents, Theodore and Louise Webb, Emmit and Della Shackleford; great great grandmother, Camille Branch;  and two great uncles, Nathan (Tiny) Webb, Kenneth Shackleford.  Survivors are his mama, Glenna (Yissle) Logan-Fox-Skipper of Satsuma, Fl.; daughter, Elizabeth Hart-Webb of Satsuma, Fl.; brothers, Henry Fox and wife, Celene, Mickey Allen, Kenneth Simon all of Satsuma, Fl., Sgt. Glennville Fox and wife, Meme of Hinesville, Ga., Jason Webb of Alexander, N.C., Daniel L.Skipper and wife, Sandra of Birch River, W.Va.; sisters, Latrell Faulkner and husband, Joey of Palatka, Fl., Shannon Simon of Bostwick, Fl.; grandparents, Ralph and DeEtta Webb of Satsuma, Fl.,  aunt, Tammy Logan of St.Augustine, Fl.; uncle, Jim Brian Conley of Palatka, Fl.; special friend and step father, Daniel Skipper of Satsuma, Fl.; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends.  A Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, February 20, 2012,  3 PMat Watts Funeral Home and CremationCenterwith Pastor Chad Perry as officiant.  Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 2012from 3-5 PMat the funeral home.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at Watts Funeral Home and CremationCenteris entrusted to the arrangements. www.wattsfuneralhomes.com   A reception will immediately follow the service at Dunn’sBaptistChurch inSan Mateo, Fl.

Margaret A. Kilchriss, 81 of Satsuma, Florida passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. She was born in Covington, Georgia on Friday, June 6, 1930. Margaret is survived by her spouse William H. Kilchriss of Satsuma, Fl. Son Ronald S. and Susan Kilchriss of Dallas, Georgia. Son Marlon Kilchriss of Satsuam, Florida. Daughter Karen Yvonne Wright of Austin, Texas. Five grand children and seven great grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church of San Mateo. She enjoyed writing poems, sewing and crocheting. Funeral services will be Tuesday February 14, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, San Mateo, Florida is in care of the arrangements.

Robert Connelly Stevenson 72, of Georgetown, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, Florida. Robert was born on Saturday, November 4, 1939 in Derby, Connecticut to the late William John and Viola Blanche (Walsh) Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson Proudly served his country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 22 years of service in the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. He enjoyed camping and fishing, retired from the Maine Department of Transportation. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Robert’s online page at www.WattsFuneralHomes.com.

Mr. Stevenson leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 54 years, Gail A Stevenson of Georgetown, Florida; sons: John Arsene Stevenson and wife Pam of Weston, Maine and Glen Robert Stevenson and wife Connie of Gulfport, Mississippi; daughters: Dawn Mary Deal of Horseshoe, North Carolina and Robin Marchesi and companion Ray Clukey of Albion, Maine; brother, William Stevenson and wife Sue of Derby, Connecticut; sister, Agnes Gallagher of Ansonia, Connecticut; fourteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; Many other family and friends who will miss him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert’s name to Haven Hospice, 6400 St Johns Ave, Palatka, Florida 32177.

Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.

Helen McKeever Hendrix 82, of Palatka, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Shands Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida. Helen was born on Sunday, June 30, 1929 in New Orleans to the late Daniel J. And Beulah M. (Keller) McKeever. She is also preceded in death by her husband Calvin Hendrix, Sr., a brother in law John Arendt, and a nephew, Patrick Fleming. She was a member of St. Monica Church and the Ladies Auxiliary Post 3349 in Palatka, Florida. Her interest were, sewing, gardening, antiquing reading and an avid Bingo player. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Helen’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mrs. Hendrix is survived by her loving son, Calvin Hendrix, Jr. of St. Augustine, Florida; grandson, Christopher Hendrix of St. Augustine, Florida; brothers: Daniel J. McKeever and wife Myra of Folsom, Louisiana, William McKeever and wife Gail of Hammond, Louisiana, Ronald McKeever of New Orleans, Louisiana and Kenneth McKeever and wife Ellean of Marrero, Louisiana; sister, Carol Arendt of Gulfport, Mississippi; Many other family and friends whom she will be missed deeply. Visitation will be 1-3 PM, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Watts Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be at 3 PM, with Father Joseph Meehan as officiant. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., in San Mateo, Florida.

Darrell E. Meinke 91, of Welaka, Florida passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Lakewood Nursing Center in Crescent City, Florida after an extended illness. Darrell was born on Wednesday, November 3, 1920 in Maquoketa, Iowa to the late Albert J. And Nellie (Blunt) Meinke. Mr. Meinke faithfully served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy, during WWII. A Submarine veteran serving on the USS Spearfish and the Icefish. He was an active member of the USS Florida Base Submarine Veterans. He is also preceded in death by a son David Meinke. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Darrell’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mr. Meinke is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jean Meinke of Welaka, Florida; daughter, Denise Meinke of Crescent City, Florida; son, Greg Meinke of Ankeny, Iowa; three grandsons; three great granddaughters; Many other family and friends who will miss him dearly. A Memorial Service will be 1 PM, January 11, 2012 at the Howe Memorial United Methodist Church in Crescent City, Florida. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Howe Memorial United Methodist Church, 252 S. Summit Street, Crescent City, Florida 32112. Military Honors will be bestowed by the U.S. Navy on 11 AM, Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Jacksonville National Cemetery. Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.

Grace Lee Mann 87, of Salt Springs, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at her home. Grace was born on Friday, October 3, 1924 in Dog Bluff, South Carolina to the late Dewey and Neita (Demery) Cannon. She was a Native American of the Waccamaw Tribe. Mrs. Mann is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Herbert Mann. She enjoyed traveling. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Grace’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mrs. Mann is survived by her loving sons: Charles H. Mann of Salt Springs, Florida and Lambert P. Mann of Lakeland, Florida; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; Many other family and friends who will miss her dearly. Visitation will be 1-2:30 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Watts Funeral Home Chapel in San Mateo, Florida. Graveside service will be 12:30 PM, Monday, January 9, 2012 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.

Dorothy Irene Iser 84, of East Palatka, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, Florida. Dorothy was born on Wednesday, November 30, 1927 in Maryland to the late Earl E. and Berrell (Sions) Smith. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Charles T. Iser and beloved son, Ricky C. Iser. Dorothy enjoyed gardening and reading. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Dorothy’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mrs. Iser is survived by her son, Jerry W. Iser of Palatka, Florida; daughters: Dorene J. Kerce and Charlene Tennant both of Palatka, Florida; brother, Emory C. Smith of York, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one great great grandson; Visitation will begin at 1 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Palatka, Florida. Funeral Service will follow at 2 PM, with Pastor Willie McKinnon, officiating. Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.

Helen F. DiFrancesco 73, of Palm Coast, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Florida Hospital Flagler. Helen was born on Friday, April 8, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Louis and Lillian Dybo. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred DiFrancesco. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Helen’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mrs. DiFrancesco is survived by her sons: Joseph DiFrancesco and Darren DiFrancesco both of Palm Coast, Florida and Adam DiFrancesco and wife Kathleen of Bayshore, New York; daughters: Mary Matutat of Daytona Beach, Florida, Suzanne Perry and husband Chris of Piscataway, New Jersey and Dawn DiFrancesco of Selden, New York; three brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; A Final Tribute Service will be 2 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Watts Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Pam Stewart as officiant. Funeral Services have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.

Alicia Dell Harris of Palatka died Saturday, December 25, 2011 at Kindred
Hospital, Green Cove Springs, Florida after an extended illness.
She was born in New York, but grew up in Jacksonville, FL. But resided in
Putnam County most of her life. She enjoyed her family, her horses, commercial fishing but most of all she enjoyed spending all of her time with her husband of 48 years Layton Harris SR. She was preceded in death by: her parents I.J. Pemberton (Alice), her biological mother Barbara Williams, brother Hugh Wilkins, her son Layton Harris JR. She is survived by her husband Layton Harris SR., son Jeffrey Harris (Stacy), brother Irving Pemberton, sisters Cathy Ponds, Beth Wilkins, Susan Wilkins and Grandchildren, Layton Harris III, Samantha Harris, Megan Harris, Becky Robinson, Bubba Robinson. No public services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Alicia’s name to the Rodheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Road, Palatka, Florida 32177. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Alicia’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.