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Sylvia Lee Tobia,76, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Gainesville, Fl. Sylvia was born on November 12, 1949, in...
02/16/2026

Sylvia Lee Tobia,76, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Gainesville, Fl. Sylvia was born on November 12, 1949, in Phoenixville, PA to Kenneth L. Wharton and Alice Lee Wharton.
She was a graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson, NJ. Sylvia married John L. Tobia in Lakewood, NJ in 1966.
Sylvia worked with her husband for many years in Bolton Landing and Chestertown Schoon Lake, NY as the owner/operator of several very good food establishments.
Sylvia always enjoyed going to the O Gun Quit Beach in Maine. She could also never pass up the chance to stop at any yard sales in Florida, New Jersey and New York. Over 20 years ago Sylvia moved with her husband and family to Interlachen, Fl.
Sylvia was preceded in passing by her Parents; two Brothers Ken and William; and two Sisters Naomi and Josephine.
Surviving Sylvia is her Husband of 60 years John A. Tobia; Daughter Madeline "Maddy" Tobia; Grandson Jason Tobia; her 3 Brothers Tom, Jim and John; 4 Sisters in Law Barbara, Mary, Mary Ann and Lee; and many other loving relatives and wonderful friends.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Sylvia’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Interlachen.

Anytime that you are honoring the life of a member of the military, it's important to look your best. Casual clothing li...
02/16/2026

Anytime that you are honoring the life of a member of the military, it's important to look your best. Casual clothing like jeans, t-shirts or sweaters should be left at home as they will be considered disrespectful.

Cynthia Doreen “Cindy” Sharpe, 66, of St. Augustine and formerly of Palatka, passed from this life on Saturday, February...
02/16/2026

Cynthia Doreen “Cindy” Sharpe, 66, of St. Augustine and formerly of Palatka, passed from this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville following an extended illness. Born in Middletown, Ohio, she resided in St. Augustine for the past 5 years coming from Putnam County where she lived from 2001 to 2020. Prior to moving to Putnam County, she resided in Fernandina Beach since 1985. Cindy had worked at Musselwhites Restaurant for 2 years before transitioning to working the next 4 years at LifeSouth Community Blood Center. She then worked at the Putnam County Tax Collector’s Office before becoming the admissions clerk at Palatka Health Care Center for 8 years. Cindy was a member of St. James Independent Methodist Church in Palatka and had also been involved with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Federal Point in the past. In her leisure time, she enjoyed her plants, cooking, eating and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex B. Sharpe, III and a grandson, Christopher Tellez.

Cindy is survived by her siblings, Jim “Ronnie” Hasty (Diana) and Regina Percifull; her children, Lacee Marie Ferguson, James Ferguson (Mitchell), Tiffany Lynn Johnson, Dawn “Misty” Bronstein, Heather Anthony (Daniel) and Alex Sharpe (Laura), 19 grandchildren, Joseph, Canyon, JessieLou, Levi, Titus, Justin, Marleigh, Kyleigha, Noelani, Jay, Jaqueline, Riley, Franklin, Morgan, Rigby, Nico, Chris, Aaron, Joshua, Anna and Katie, great-grandchildren, Philip, Jonah, Charlotte and Izabella and several nieces and nephews.

A service in celebration of Cindy’s Life will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at St. James Independent Methodist Church in Palatka with Pastor John Schafer officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5-7 P.M. at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

In lieu of flowers, it was Cindy’s wish for donations to be sent to the Tyler Robinson Foundation, 11700 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 170-57, Las Vegas, NV 89135 which assists families with a child fighting a cancer diagnosis.

Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Cindy’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Bennie Daniel “Danny” Baggs, 71, of Palatka, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Cen...
02/16/2026

Bennie Daniel “Danny” Baggs, 71, of Palatka, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Putnam County, Danny had worked for Plum Creek and Georgia Pacific in the forestry division for 35 years. He recently worked at St. John River State College in which he loved. He enjoyed watching the boys and girls play ball. In his younger years, he coached baseball and was on the first Babe Ruth Committee. He really loved working with the young guys. Danny would help anyone with anything. Danny was a Christian and loved the Lord with all his heart and soul. Danny never met a stranger.
Danny was proceeded in death by his parents, David and Mary Baggs, infant daughter, Kimberly Baggs, niece and nephew, Misty and Davey Baggs, and niece, Shannon Wilkinson.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Penny Baggs, two sons, DJ Baggs (Katie) and Travis Baggs, brothers, David Baggs Jr. (Anna) and Terry Baggs (Chandra), Donnie Rawl (Diane), Buddy Rawl, a sister, Linda Baggs-Sheridan, grandchildren, Corey Baggs, Jeremiah Baggs, Paislee Baggs, Brylea Baggs and Kelsea Vieira.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Bostwick Baptist Church with Bro. David Eddins officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services is at 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow in Bostwick Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Danny’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Presidents’ Day gives us a chance to reflect on leadership, service, and the impact one life can make. Today, we remembe...
02/16/2026

Presidents’ Day gives us a chance to reflect on leadership, service, and the impact one life can make. Today, we remember those who served their country and the enduring values they stood for.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a time to celebrate love in all its forms—between family, friends, and everyone who brin...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a time to celebrate love in all its forms—between family, friends, and everyone who brings meaning to our lives. A kind word or small gesture can make someone’s day brighter.

Have you heard of the "last-year test?" If this year were your last, what would you do differently? " The purpose of thi...
02/14/2026

Have you heard of the "last-year test?" If this year were your last, what would you do differently? " The purpose of this test - meditation on death - is to help us reflect on our lives, teaching us how to live each moment mindfully.
This article from NYT also shares meditation practices performed by Buddhist monks, including co**se meditation. If you read to the end of the article, you'll see that there's evidence to support that contemplating death and mortality might actually make you funnier. Read it and let us know what you think: https://nyti.ms/3r19QpG

ROYAL Carolyn Delene Royal, 85, of East Palatka, passed from this life on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her daughter...
02/12/2026

ROYAL

Carolyn Delene Royal, 85, of East Palatka, passed from this life on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her daughter’s home following an extended illness. Born in Cool Springs, Georgia, she resided in Putnam County since 2009 moving there from Clewiston, Florida. Prior to Clewiston, she lived in Sparks, Georgia. Carolyn was a homemaker, assessed in accounting and short-hand and was a member of the Evangel Assembly of God in Clewiston. She loved playing the guitar and clarinet and other instruments, wrote songs and will also be remembered for her beautiful voice. She was a talented artist and was especially gifted at drawing facial pieces. Carolyn’s great joy in life was her family, whom she dearly loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edgar “Ed” Royal and Vidella Gaskins Royal, a son, Steve Eason, 2 brothers, Lamar Royal and Bobby Royal and a granddaughter, Christina Johnson.

Carolyn is survived by 2 daughters, Deborah Johnson (Rodney) of East Palatka and Donna Whalen (Chris) of Boca Raton, 4 grandchildren, Christopher Johnson, Teri Spiro (Jeff), Chas Whalen (Sabrina) and Brittany Whalen, 2 great-grandchildren, Gavin Miles and Vivee Spiro, 2 sisters-in-law, Louise Royal of Tifton, GA and Louise Royal of Iron City, GA as well as several nieces and nephews.

Services celebrating Carolyn’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Rev. Amos Price officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill West Cemetery in Palatka. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M.

Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Carolyn’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many feel the ache of missing someone they love. Whether it’s your first year without the...
02/12/2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many feel the ache of missing someone they love. Whether it’s your first year without them or one of many, your feelings are valid. This season can be tender—take care of your heart.

Do all religions allow cremation? Yes, cremation is accepted by many religions. If you are uncertain whether cremation i...
02/12/2026

Do all religions allow cremation? Yes, cremation is accepted by many religions. If you are uncertain whether cremation is favorable within a specific religion, contact us for help at 386-325-4521 or message us here.

How old is cremation? Archaeological records cite one of the oldest known cremations as the Mungo Lady, the approx. 20,0...
02/10/2026

How old is cremation? Archaeological records cite one of the oldest known cremations as the Mungo Lady, the approx. 20,000 year-old remains of a partly cremated body found near Australia’s Lake Mungo. This 1969 finding shows that cremation, as well as complex burial rituals, might have existed in early human societies.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Whether you're cheering for your team, tuning in for the halftime show, or just here for the sn...
02/08/2026

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Whether you're cheering for your team, tuning in for the halftime show, or just here for the snacks, today is all about fun, tradition, and a little friendly rivalry.

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