All Obituaries

     Tonda Gay McCray, born August 11, 1951 in Whiteville, NC to Treva Coleman and Alice Buford Coleman.      She graduated Ocala High School, in Ocala, Florida, Class of 1969.      At the age of eighteen, Tonda was adopted by Ernest Gay who had been the only father she had known since the tragic death of Treva in 1954.      Tonda being a Florida girl, always enjoyed being out on the water. Because of that love...

Beverly J. Ishol passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Beverly was born November 9, 1935 to Thomas and Beatrice Steele.  She proudly claimed Pittsburgh, PA as her home town.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Don, to whom she was married for more than 45 years. She is survived by her sisters Marianne Zimmerle (Earl), Joanne Pauley (Jake); her brother Thomas Steele (Darlene); her brother-in-law, Dennis Ishol; and, numerous nieces and nephews. In 1997,...

Michael R. Dunn, age 71, of Gulf Breeze, FL died September 4, 2019 following a long battle with cancer. Born November 25, 1947 in Century, FL, the son of George and Julia Mae Dunn, he grew up and lived most of his life in the panhandle of Florida as a devoted father, husband and electrical engineer.   Michael “Mike” graduated as valedictorian from Century High School where he excelled in football and became an Eagle Scout. He continued his education at Pensacola Junior...

Heaven has a new resident tennis pro. Brian “Mate” Sakey was born November 1, 1954 in Sydney, Australia. He moved to the U.S. to play tennis at the University of Arkansas. “Pig sooie!” Brian came to Pensacola in 1984 and worked in the tennis industry for the last 35 years.  All who knew Brian Sakey know that what he taught on the tennis court pales in comparison to the life lessons, inspirational messages, love and friendship he gave to all he encountered. More...

Mary Hazel English Adams, 88, of Gulf Breeze, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019.  She was born in China Grove, AL to David Franklin English and Alma Burks English, the second of seven children.  She married John Wesley Adams, Jr. and together they raised two sons.  Hazel had lived in Gulf Breeze since 1994, after retiring from the post office in Deatsville, AL.  She was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by her son David Adams (Amy) of Harvest, AL,...

Marguerite “Gloria” James, 85, of Gulf Breeze FL, left her earthly body and entered the kingdom of heaven on August 18, 2019 surrounded by those who loved her. Gloria is survived by daughters Debra Lowery, Gloria Napier and Linda Brady and sons Joseph, Gary, and Anthony James. Along with 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and her poodle Molly. She is preceded in death by her grandson Shane Napier, her son Arthur James Jr., and her husband of 55 years, Arthur James...

Perry Lee Duke Nelson age 89, of Gulf Breeze passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2019.

Kenneth "Tex" Atkinson of Gulf Breeze passed away on Sunday, August 04, 2019.