Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, 307 S Palm Avenue, Palatka, FL (2025)

09/16/2025

When someone with metastatic breast cancer is considering a change to a care plan, it is important that patients and healthcare providers have an honest conversation about goals of care. When breast cancer has metastasized, treatment options become more limited, making coordination between healthcare and deathcare providers essential.

09/16/2025

William “Billy” Henry Peacock went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 12, 2025 following an extended illness. He was born in Alma, Georgia and was a 1958 graduate of Palatka High School. He attended Rollins College in Winter Park. Billy retired after 30 years from Pantry Pride as a district manager. He had an uncanny gift for gardening. Billy took great pride in growing literally any type of plant and loved sharing the fruits of his labor as well as his knowledge with others. This led to him starting the family business. Peacock’s Nursery in Florahome, Florida which was a local institution until it closed in 2011. Billy was known for his strong faith and patriotism which he would proudly display and discuss with anyone he met. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Florahome.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ira Peacock, his mother, Lily Mercer Peacock, brothers, Roy Peacock and Fred Peacock, sisters, Doris Carter and Eppelene Medders, a son William “Bill” Peacock, Jr. and a grandson, Bradford “Brad” Neil Peacock.

Billy is survived by the love of his life, Alice Mae Cook Peacock, to whom he was married for over sixty seven years. He is also survived by his brother, Norman Peacock, sister, Brenda Crosby, children, Sheryl Peacock Soulis (Pete), Troy Daniel Peacock (Kathy), Gregory Scott Peacock (Marsha), Terri Peacock McNeilly (Keith), grandchildren, Lindsey Hawley (Bryce), Peter Soulis, Kayla Peacock, Ashley Peacock (Joey), Kody Peacock (Katie), Victoria Peacock-Davis (Andy), Nicholas Peacock (Ciera), Noah Peacock, Megan Nickoson (Aaron), Maelyn Bond (Jonathan), thirteen great-grandchildren and two more on the way.

Services celebrating Billy’s life will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the First Methodist Church in Florahome with Pastor Beth Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Paran Cemetery in Grandin. The family will receive friends Thursday at the church from Noon until the time of services at 1:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Methodist Church of Florahome, P.O. Box 238, Florahome, FL 32140. .

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

09/15/2025

Virginia Anne “Ginnie” Barnes, 49, of Charleston, West Virginia and formerly of Hastings, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston following an extended illness. Ginnie was born in St. Augustine and had resided in Charleston for the past 4 years moving there from Hastings where she was raised. Ginnie accepted Christ into her life on April 12, 1987 at Hastings First Baptist Church. She became a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Hastings where she later served as a youth leader. She was a 1993 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and later attended the University of North Florida.

Ginnie was an agriculturalist, a horticulturist and a food safety specialist with Barnes Farms. She was involved in the USDA and was on the Board of Specialty Crop Advisors. She was a member of Florida Farm Bureau and served in the Women’s Leadership Board.

Ginnie was a kind soul with a deep love for the arts, animals and the people around her. She enjoyed listening to music, writing and painting. She loved to travel and spend time with friends and family. Ginnie never met a stranger and will be remembered as a “master conversationalist”. Her heart was as big as her personality and her laugh was infectious. Ginnie left a lasting impression on all that were blessed to know her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas King, a brother, Chris Barnes, her paternal grandfather, Clyde Barnes and her maternal grandparents, Ralph and Mary Gosline.

Ginnie is survived by her daughter, Amelia Mae McGee of Hastings, her parents, Mark and Anne Barnes, a brother, James “Jim” Barnes (Rebekah) of Hastings, her paternal grandmother, Nancy Virginia Barnes of Hastings as well as other extended family.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 18th, from 6-8 P.M. at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 19, 2025 at Oak Hill West Cemetery in Palatka with her Uncle Dale Barnes officiating.

Flowers are gratefully accepted, as well as donations to the charity of your choice in Ginnie’s name.

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

09/15/2025

We offer specialized memorial services to honor the lives and legacies of veterans. Every service is tailored to reflect their bravery and dedication. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.j-ofunerals.com/our-services/specialty-funeral-services

09/14/2025

Maintaining continuous comfort is essential for end-of-life planning - including funeral preplanning - and hospices pride themselves in providing compassionate care so those in their care may live as fully and comfortably as possible. We work with hospices locally, and we have our comments and messages open for any questions.

09/12/2025

Take the time to plan your funeral the way you want it. Preplanning allows you to personalize every detail, ensuring your service reflects your unique life and legacy. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.j-ofunerals.com/funeral-planning/pre-planning

09/12/2025

Larry Richard “Gus” Yerk, 79, of Summerfield, passed from this life on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Grace Davis Hall House in Ocala following an extended illness. Born in Belvidere, Illinois, he was a long-time resident of Belleview where he had resided most all his married life. Gus had worked as a foreman with Asplundh Tree Experts. He was of the Baptist Faith. In his leisure time, Gus loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Yerk and Loretta Spotz Yerk, a grandson, Landon Yerk and a brother, William Yerk.
Gus is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Yerk, a son, Steve (Tiffany) Yerk, Grandsons, Dalton and Colton Yerk, a brother, Paul (Bonnie) Yerk, sister-in-law, Pam(Coppie) McWhite, brother-in-law, Larry Brown, sister-in-law, Brenda (Tom) Clark, many nieces and nephews, friends and special cousins, Alan Spotz and Anita and Paul Barry.
No public services are scheduled at this time, however a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Landon Yerk Foundation.Org or to Hospice of Marion County.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Gus’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

09/11/2025

As we reflect on September 11, we recognize the enduring impact of that day. We hold close those we lost and those who continue to bear the weight of remembrance.

09/11/2025

This is a good question to ask. We like to be upfront about embalming. Embalming is not required by law, except in a few special circumstances. In nearly all cases, you do not have to embalm. Contact us if you have specific questions about this or other topics. We are always striving for honest and open communication on all things funeral related.

09/10/2025

January 4, 1941-September 8, 2025
It is with great joy that we report the passing of Robert Glenn “Bobby” Moore, Jr., 84, from death into eternal life at home on September 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Bobby traveled the world with his family due to his father’s Naval service. Once settling back in Jacksonville, Bobby attended Robert E. Lee High School. After high school, he worked various jobs prior to beginning a career at NAS Jacksonville where he became a sheet metal mechanic helping to keep the NAVY flying high. He retired after 40 plus years of service.
Bobby was a life long Baptist and current member of Peniel Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon, Sunday morning Bible teacher, AWANA leader and general servant willing to do any job that needed to be done. His passion was for his family, friends and strangers to know his LORD and Savior, Jesus the Christ, in order that they would also spend eternity with Jesus.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Glenn Moore, Sr., and Sue Elise Brown-Moore and a baby sister, Sue Alice Moore-Hodge-Regan.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 63 years, Maggie Laura Butler-Moore, daughters, Susan Laura Moore-Mohr (Edward) and Margaret Elise Moore, three grandsons, John Robert Mohr (Tess), Thomas James Mohr and Samuel Perry Mohr, two great-grandsons, Oliver William Crowson-Mohr and Silas Walter Mohr, as well as many extended family members and friends.
Services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Peniel Baptist Church with Pastor Robert (Bob) Bogart and Pastor Etni Prieto officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. – one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will follow at Peniel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peniel Baptist Academy (Gymnasium Fund), 110 Peniel Church Road, Palatka, FL 32177 or Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Bobby’s Book of Memories Page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

09/10/2025

Helen Kimberly Sapp, 62, of Palatka, passed from this life on Monday, September 8, 2025 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital following an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, Kim was a 1981 graduate of Palatka High School. Kim worked as a waitress at several area restaurants including Walt’s Bar-B-Que, Hog Wild and Jerry’s Drive In as well as other restaurants outside the county. She was a Baptist. One of Kim’s greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren and especially at Beauty Pageant events.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Corben Robert “Corby” Sapp, III.
Kim is survived by her mother, Linda Sapp Abercrombie (Michael), her father, Bobby Sapp (Gail), her children, Joshua Dewayne Corben, Corey Allen Corben and Kayley King, 2 sisters, Kessie Sapp (Joe Sweat) and Kerry Paul (Robert), 4 grandchildren, Skylar Corbin, Corey Allen Corbin, Jr., Jacob Nicholas Corbin and Kali King and several nieces and nephews including a niece, Kathy Munson. Kim is also survived by a lifelong friend, Lena Tilton Ricks.
Memorial services celebrating Kim’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Bro. Bob Bogert officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Road, Palatka, FL 32177 or to Peniel Baptist Academy, 110 Peniel Church Road, Palatka, FL 32177.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Kim’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

09/09/2025

Almost all veterans can receive military funeral honors at no cost. They are also usually eligible for free memorial items including headstones, markers, and medallions. If you'd like to know more regarding your specific circumstances, give us a call at 386-325-4521.

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