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Wanda Marquart, 103, of Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, Saint Johns, Florida passed away on May 17, 2026. She was ...
06/03/2026

Wanda Marquart, 103, of Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, Saint Johns, Florida passed away on May 17, 2026. She was born in St Augustine Florida. She was a longtime resident of Hastings Florida prior to moving to Westminster Woods in 1994, where she was active in bible study and vesper services. She joined Christ United Methodist Church of Hastings FL at 12 years of age. She helped manage a farm operation until 1986. She was proud of being able to hold a baby in her arms while planting cabbage plants in the early days of her farming experiences. She loved playing bridge with her Hastings friends. Morning coffee was her favorite time of day.
Wanda was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Barstow, her second husband, Erv Marquart, her son, Wayne Barstow, her brother, Ed Keller, her sister, Joan McCool and her parents, Ed and Alice Keller.
She is survived by son, Dale Barstow (Laura), five grandchildren, Sam Barstow (Becky), Ginger Lindsay (Mike), Pam Daniel (Ken), Lance Barstow and Donny Barstow (Kristen), two step-grandchildren, Mike Scranton and Diane Hutcheson, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka, with Pastor Tom Norrell officiating. No public visitation is scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Community Hospice and Palliative Care. Contributions can be made at (https://thefoundationcares.org/give/) or to Christ United Methodist Church Hastings. Checks should be made payable to CUMC and mailed to P O Box 17, Hastings FL 32045. Online donations: https://hastingschristumc.org/donations
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Wanda’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Della Ann AndersonSeptember 22, 1964 – May 28, 2026Born in Palatka, FloridaWith hearts heavier than words can hold, we a...
06/03/2026

Della Ann Anderson
September 22, 1964 – May 28, 2026
Born in Palatka, Florida

With hearts heavier than words can hold, we announce the passing of our mother, Della Ann Anderson, who left this world on May 28, 2026, in Largo, Florida, after a long and courageous fight with congestive heart failure. She was 61 years old.

Della was born on September 22, 1964, in Palatka, Florida, to Carl Vester Bellamy and Katherina Elisabeth Bellamy (née Kline), who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford Lee Anderson, with whom she is now reunited in heaven.

She is survived by siblings Deborah Ruth Miller and David Lloyd Bellamy, her three children Clifford Lee Anderson Jr.(wife Nicole Danielle Anderson), Anthony Michael Anderson (fiancé Christa Nichole Collins), and Katharina Ann Anderson, as well as her five grandchildren who brought her exponential joy: Gabrielle Londyn, Elijah Lee, Gracelyn Ruth, Asher Michael, and Cambria Nichole Anderson.

To us—her children & grandchildren—Mom aka Nana… was the strongest woman we have ever known. She lived her life with a selflessness that is rare in this world. She gave her whole heart to others, always choosing kindness, always choosing service, always choosing love. She lived simply, humbly, and with a spirit that never stopped giving.

Mom found her greatest happiness in Motherhood. Children kept her young, kept her laughing, and brought her a light that never dimmed. She showed up for every game, every recognition, and every small moment that mattered. Even when life was difficult, she made home feel full, warm, and alive.

Mom’s southern cooking was legendary—her chicken and dumplings, fried catfish, and her famous banana pudding were more than recipes; they were memories, comfort, and love served from her hands to our hearts.

Mom faced every challenge with extraordinary resilience and grace. Even in her final days, she fought with every ounce of strength she had. She wanted more time with us, but God called her home, and she is now at peace with Dad.
Though our hearts feel a void, we know she is finally free from illness and forever at peace.

A graveside burial service, organized by Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Ricky Bybee of Trinity Baptist Church, will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Palatka Memorial Gardens. All who loved her are welcome to attend and honor her life.

Angels like her don’t come often, and when they leave, the space they filled can never be replaced.
We will miss her deeply.
We will honor her always.
And we will carry her love and legacy forward for the rest of our lives.

We love you, Mom and Nana, Always.

“Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.”
Proverbs 31:31
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Della’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Gloria Esther “Jane” Adams, 91, of Satsuma passed away on Saturday May 30, 2026 following an extended illness. A native ...
06/03/2026

Gloria Esther “Jane” Adams, 91, of Satsuma passed away on Saturday May 30, 2026 following an extended illness. A native of Gainesville, Jane moved to Satsuma in 1983, having previously lived in Utah, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Virginia. Jane had worked at and retired from the Putnam County Courthouse in Palatka. Even in her “retirement” those who knew Jane remember her for her tremendous work ethic. Following her time at the Courthouse, Jane went on to hold various positions in retail at the St. Augustine Outlet Mall before eventually starting a small business, Red Flag Spicy Foods, with her son Jason. Jane was extremely dedicated to doing everything she could to promote their business and loved traveling to farmers’ markets all over Northeast Florida selling and promoting Red Flag Spicy Foods’ products. During these events she made many friends whowould become like family to her. One thing Jane was adamant about was each person has control of their own destiny, something she made apparent when she and Jason started Red Flag Spicy Foods.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Ray Adams, a daughter, Karen Fader, as well as her four sisters, Errophene Crozier, Theodene Rendale, Katheryn Fowler, and Dorothy Sanders.
She is survived by her son, Jason Adams, her daughters, Cindi Rix Trunk, Bunnie Colson, and Laura Ayala, 9 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren, as well as 1 Great-Great Granddaughter.
Services celebrating Jane’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday June 5, 2026, at the Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Pam Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 PM until the time of services.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Jane’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Toby Faye Stevens Bedenbaugh, 89, of Palatka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 29, 2026 at her ho...
06/01/2026

Toby Faye Stevens Bedenbaugh, 89, of Palatka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Toby was a 1954 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville. She moved to Palatka in 1967 from Brevard County where husband, Jerry H. Bedenbaugh had been stationed with the Florida Highway Patrol. Years ago, Toby worked with K & S Office Machines and as a substitute teacher at Browning Pearce Elementary School. She later served as the office manager at the family business, Brunner Building Supply in East Palatka. Toby was a very active member of Christ Independent Methodist Church and years ago was the full-time pianist at San Mateo Baptist Church. In addition to her never-ending love of playing the piano and singing, she was an excellent cook and enjoyed going shopping. Toby was a devoted wife to her husband Jerry, a dedicated mother in raising her 3 sons and special joy was received when grand and great-grandchildren came into her life. She would light up when her family was around or came by for a visit. Toby was a loyal and caring friend and was also very giving and charitable, donating to numerous ministries and worthy organizations.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Jerry H. Bedenbaugh, a son, Johnny Hugh Bedenbaugh, her parents, John and Helen Stevens, a sister, Mitzi H. Stevens and a great-grandson, John William Bedenbaugh.
Toby is survived by 2 sons, Jeff Bedenbaugh (Pam) and Jed Bedenbaugh (Jessica), both of Palatka, 7 grandchildren, Justin Bedenbaugh (Caitlyn), Jennifer Batchelder (Chris), Austen Bedenbaugh (Jesseca), Lyndsey Ricks (D.J.), Jordan Bedenbaugh (Alyssa), Jerri Mae Hartline (Brandon) and Mit Bedenbaugh (Andelynn) and 7 great-grandchildren, Miley Ricks, Camden Ricks, Payton Bedenbaugh, Raegan Bedenbaugh, Harrison Bedenbaugh, Jocelyn Batchelder and Palmer Faye Bedenbaugh as well as many special friends who were dear to her heart.
The family wishes to express their special thanks for the excellent care and love extended to Toby by Radiant Nursing and Rehab, Brook Haven Co-Living Home and to Haven Hospice.
Services celebrating Toby’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Christ Independent Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Huntley, Rev. Amos Price, Rev. Michael Hudson and Rev. Karl Flagg officiating. Burial will follow Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lake City. The family will receive friends Tuesday at Toby’s residence, 335 Horseman Club Road in Palatka from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be sent to Christ Independent Methodist Church (General Fund), 4078 Silver Lake Dr., Palatka, FL 32177.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Toby’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Nancy Gail Hansen, 73, of Crescent City, passed from this life peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, follow...
05/29/2026

Nancy Gail Hansen, 73, of Crescent City, passed from this life peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following an extended illness. A native of Orange County, California, she moved to Crescent City in 1974 from Beauford, South Carolina. Nancy worked in accounting with Miller Enterprises and later with First Federal Savings and Loan in Crescent City. She was a member of South Putnam Church. Nancy enjoyed embroidering and dearly loved her 1952 Ford Panel Truck and her 1977 Volkswagen Bus.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Frances Enochs, 2 sons, Mark Hansen and Travis Hansen and a brother Robert Enochs.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 54 years, Roger Hansen of Crescent City, her children, Kirk Hansen (Sharri) of Dunnellon, Michelle Hansen of Amherst, VA and Michael Hansen of Gainesville, a brother Tom Enochs (Karen) of Arizona, 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A memorial celebration of Nancy’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 6, 2026, at South Putnam Church, 284 Union Ave. in Crescent City with Pastor Daniel Jones officiating.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or the family requests memorial donations be sent to South Putnam Church, P.O. Box 564, Crescent City, FL 32112.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Nancy’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Crescent City.

In April, we partnered with Haven Hospice and Douglas Law Firm, to provide our community with an informative event on es...
05/29/2026

In April, we partnered with Haven Hospice and Douglas Law Firm, to provide our community with an informative event on estate and advance funeral planning. We would like to thank Haven and Douglas Law for partnering with us on this event. Your guidance, compassion, and commitment to helping families prepare for the future are truly appreciated.

A special thank you to Haven for graciously hosting this meaningful event and for your continued dedication to serving our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together in supporting and educating the families we serve.

We also thank all who were able to attend this event and look forward to having more events similar to this in the future.

Jeffrey Scott “Jeff” Hardy, 60, of Ormond Beach and formerly of Satsuma, passed from this life on Sunday, April 12, 2026...
05/28/2026

Jeffrey Scott “Jeff” Hardy, 60, of Ormond Beach and formerly of Satsuma, passed from this life on Sunday, April 12, 2026. A native of Buffalo, New York, he moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at a young age and upon receiving his GED, Jeff served honorably in the U.S. Navy for 2 years aboard the USS Kitty Hawk where his job was an Aviation Structural Mechanic. Following his time in the Navy, Jeff worked as a sales associate and pool builder with Hardy Pool Builders in Ft. Lauderdale. In 1987 Jeff began a career in law enforcement, working as a patrol officer and deputy with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, before transferring to Deerfield Beach Police Department. In 1991 he transitioned to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office serving as a deputy and rose through the ranks to the position of Lieutenant. In 2005, Jeff worked for the Putnam County School District, improving security measures in our school district. He also obtained his BA Degree from St. Johns River Community College. Hardy ran for Sheriff in 2008 and won, taking office in 2009. Hardy served two terms as Sheriff of Putnam County from 2009 through 2016. During his tenure, he navigated major local crises, including the high-profile disappearance of a 5 – year old and then a notable jailbreak by 2 inmates from the old, dilapidated jail. From the jailbreak, Sheriff Hardy worked tirelessly to persuade the County Commissioners to fund and build a new, safer and secure jail which he eventually saw built and opened in January 2016.
Sheriff Hardy will be remembered for his compassion for people and his devotion to establishing the Ten-24 Foundation, a not-for-profit that provides support to all local law enforcement officers and employees of local law enforcement agencies and their families. The Ten-24 Foundation has distributed thousands of dollars to assist in cancer treatments, training peer counselors in mental health, purchasing life-saving equipment and more. During his career, Jeff received numerous awards and recognitions including Meritorious Service Award and Life Saving Award both with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy of the Year, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Other accomplishments were that he secured the training program for the United States Secret Service Presidential Motorcade Unit, he was a certified Police Motorcycle Instructor, instructor of Domestic Security for School Districts, former member of the SWAT team with the PCSO, created and promoted the Civilian Motorcycle Safety Course, and was a certified School Resource Officer and Supervisor and successfully implemented the motorcycle unit with the PCSO. Jeff’s Professional memberships included Airborne Law Enforcement Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Florida Association of School Resource Officers and the Florida Sheriff’s Association. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #34 F & AM of Palatka. He was also a federally licensed Helicopter Pilot and a federally licensed Airplane Pilot. Jeff used piloting skills to enhance law enforcement capabilities of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Outside his law enforcement career, Jeff enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle and watching wildlife feed through the back of his property.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Edward G. Hardy and Ruth Hardy and a brother, Todd Hardy, and his former wife, Susan Hardy.
Jeff is survived by his siblings, Gregory Hardy (JoAnn) of Deerfield Beach, Pamela Hamilton (Dennis) and Patrick Hardy (Andrea) all of Ormond Beach and Dennis Hardy (Deborah) of Stuart, FL, a sister-in-law, Melissa Hardy of Ormond Beach and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services honoring Sheriff Hardy’s life will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the C.L. Overturf, Jr. District Center Auditorium,1100 S. 18th Street in Palatka with Rev. Karl N. Flagg officiating.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Jeff’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Diane E. Polk, 63, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Advent Health, Daytona Beach, Florida, followin...
05/27/2026

Diane E. Polk, 63, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Advent Health, Daytona Beach, Florida, following an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Putnam County, living in East Palatka. She was a faithful member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Palatka. Diane loved spending time at the beach, watching the sunrise and traveling. She also was an avid Florida Gator fan. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially with her two granddaughters.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert A. Polk and two sons, Justin Slaughter and Tyler Rewis.

Diane is survived by her mother, Sarah K. Rewis, daughter, Kimberly L. Smith (Jesse), sister, Dawn Michelle Casto (Michael), stepsister, Tanya Lineberger (Jim), granddaughters, Emma Grace Smith and Jaselyn Dean Smith and her dear friend, Cindy Slaughter.

A Celebration of Diane’s life will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Brother Willie B. McKinnon, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Palatka Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 A.M. till time of service.

Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Diane’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

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