Current Services for Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home

Wanda Gainey

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EST

Wanda G. Gainey, 95, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, went to her eternal home on March 10, 2017. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Wanda proudly served in the Womens Army Corp (WAC) division of the Army during World War II. She lived and raised her family in Long Island, New York. Wanda and her husband Joe later returned to Palm Coast, FL. After Joe died, Wanda met and married Ernie Gainey. They were active in the Church of Christ Sojourning and later began a small Bible study in their home which grew into the Church of Christ of Flagler County. Wanda is survived by five daughters Barbara, Pam, Vicky, Terry and Margie, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services celebrating Wanda’s life will be at 9:00 A.M. Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Church of Christ of Flagler County, 400 N. State Street in Bunnell, with Ministers Dave Stidham and Michael Hipes officiating. Burial with military honors by the U.S. Army will follow at 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the building fund, Church of Christ of Flagler County, P.O Box 353789, Palm Coast, FL 32135. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Wanda’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Danielle Sadowski-Billings

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EST

Arlett Host

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EST

Arlett Sue Host, 75, of Interlachen, passed from this life on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Orange Park Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Maui, Hawaii, she resided in Putnam County since 2004 coming from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Arlett had worked a cash processor with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She was active with the Historical Society of Interlachen where she served as Treasurer, a volunteer at the Interlachen Library and as a first responder with Station 17, Interlachen Lake Estates Volunteer Fire Department. She was also a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. In her leisure time, Arlett enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and in years past, crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell H. Host, a brother, Thomas Noble and a sister, Jacqueline Noble. Arlett is survived by 3 daughters, Erin McMillion (Allen) of Interlachen and Janene Locke and Russelle Nuzzo, both of Harmony, PA, a sister, Geraldine Kapopoulous of Pittsburgh, PA, a brother, George Noble of McKees Rock, PA and 8 grandchildren, Kyle, Devin, Timothy, Ashlee, Ciara, Nathaniel, Connor and Alex. Services celebrating Arlett’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Historical Society of Interlachen, Inc., P.O. Box 1493, Interlachen, FL 32148 or to the Interlachen Lake Estates Unit 16-17 Volunteer Fire Dept., 217 Kennedy Ave., Interlachen, FL 32148. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Arlett’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Interlachen.

Robert Conger

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EST

Robert Lloyd Conger, Sr,51, of East Palatka, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. Born in Gainesville, Florida, Robert was raised in East Palatka and lived there his entire life. He had worked at U.D. Floyd Farms. Robert enjoyed hunting, nature walks with his wife and grandchildren and any time spent with family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Conger, Jr, 2 sisters, Lawanda Bridges and Marty Harmon and his father-in-law, Johnny Mac Mathis who passed away on Monday. Robert is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan René Conger of East Palatka, his children, Cassandra René Boulineau (Christopher) of Bostwick, Robert L. Conger, Jr. (Kristin) of Jacksonville, Bruce Murphy of East Palatka, Chad Murphy of Palatka and Tina Tillman of Green Cove Springs, his siblings, Thomas Conger of East Palatka, Gladys Burnette of Palatka, Alice Conger of Maryville, TN, Susie Davis of Sylva, NC, Jane Black of Satsuma, Cheryl Loudermilk of Asheville, NC, James Monroe of Palatka, Albert Conger of Sylva, NC and Joe Conger of FL, 2 grandchildren, Hunter “Bug” Conger and Xander “Worm” Conger as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family. Double services celebrating Robert’s life and his father-in-law, Johnny Mac Mathis, will both be at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Pastor Ben Tippett officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of services at 3:00 P.M. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Robert’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

Johnny Mathis

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 EST

Johnny Mac Mathis, Sr., 73, of East Palatka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 27, 2017 at his home from natural causes. Born in Berrien County, Georgia, he resided in Putnam County since 1972 coming from Lakeland, Georgia. Johnny had worked as a logger. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, NASCAR and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Johnny had attended Victory Christian Fellowship. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, J. Henry Mathis, Charles Mathis, Gary Mathis, Larry Mathis and Jimmy Mathis and a sister, Shelby Jean Bailey. Johnny is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Mathis of East Palatka, his children, Susan René Conger of East Palatka and her husband, Robert L. Conger, Sr. (who passed away on Wednesday), Teresa Mae Harris of Palatka, Johnny Mac Mathis, Jr. of Gainesville, Donna Pollard (Dale) of Bostwick and Virginia Brooks (Jimmy) of Gainesville, 3 sisters, Betty Parrish, Hazel Stone (Ronnie) and Mary Alice Stone, all of Lakeland, GA, 5 grandchildren, Cassandra René Boulineau (Christopher), Robert Lloyd Conger, Jr (Kristin), Hance Eddie Harris (Jessie), Destanee Mae Harris, Auston Lee Harris, Chad Murphy and Bruce Murphy, 7 great-grandchildren, Hance “Little Man” Harris, Hunter Conger, Braydon Harris, Khalina Douglas, Chanston Harris, Xander Conger and Kaison Harris and numerous nieces and nephews. A double service celebrating Johnny’s life and his son-in-law, Robert Conger, Sr., will both be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Pastor Ben Tippett officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of services at 3:00 P.M. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Johnny’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.