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… [Continue Reading]

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… [Continue Reading]

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… [Continue Reading]

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… [Continue Reading]

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…. [Continue Reading]

  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,… [Continue Reading]

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… [Continue Reading]

Warren Jerome Brown 88, of Satsuma, Florida passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka, Florida. Warren was born on Wednesday, June 27, 1923 in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania to the late Francis and Theresa Brown. Mr. Brown Proudly served his country faithfully in the U.S. Marines during WWII. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred (Lee) Brown, sons: Donald Brown and David Turner, brothers: Willard Brown, Wayne Brown, Walter Brown, sisters: Juanita McClelland, Louise Stanton and Charlotte Stanton. He attended… [Continue Reading]

Agnes Laotha Lamb 89, of Interlachen, Florida passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka, Florida. Agnes was born Monday, January 9, 1922 in Jesup, Georgia to the late Joe and Lucy (McDonald) Odum. She is also preceded in death by her husband Barney James Lamb, brother, Herbert Odum and sisters, Ann Weathers and Ouida Mae Johnson. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent the the family by signing Agnes’ online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mrs. Lamb is survived… [Continue Reading]

Clifford “Cliff” Mark Varkoly 52 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, Florida. Clifford was born in Wayne, Michigan on Monday, July 13, 1959 to Frank L. And Mary Lou Varkoly. Cliff was a graduate of Dearborn High School and worked for General Motors in Ypsilanti, Flint and Toledo plants for over 30 years. He retired to Atlanta, Michigan where he enjoyed hunting and the great outdoors. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Clifford’s online page at… [Continue Reading]