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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas

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Leo Flanagan

Leo Flanagan

Oct 10, 2025

Leo Flanagan, 57, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away peacefully in his wife’s arms on October 10, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Leo was an all-star athlete and proud U.S. Air Force veteran, serving as a radio operator at Andrews Air Force Base where he supported communications for Air Force One and Air Force...

Carleen Terhune

Carleen Terhune

Sep 14, 2025

Carleen Marks Terhune, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, September 14, 2025, at her home in Gulf Breeze, Florida. She was born on February 5, 1952, in Lafayette , Louisiana, the daughter of Carol Marks and Rita Darby Schenck.

Carleen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Terhune, and stepson Eric Terhune. She is survived by her three...

Jackie Ashley

Jackie Ashley

Oct 4, 2025

Jackie Ashley, 76, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jackie graduated from U.S. Grant High School in 1967 and earned her nursing degree from Northeastern A&M University in 1972. She devoted more than 30 years to caring for others in hospitals and nursing facilities,...

Ambrose Floyd Polke

Ambrose Floyd Polke

Oct 2, 2025

A proud Marine, Floyd, served in the United States Marine Corps for 12 years. He embodied the Marine values of honor, courage, and commitment throughout his service. After a decade of active duty, he made the difficult decision to seek a hardship discharge to care for his wife, Elizabeth, and their new son. This selfless act was a testament to...

Carmen Wright Edwards

Carmen Wright Edwards

Sep 29, 2025

Carmen Wright Edwards, a good and faithful servant, fought the good fight, lived the good life, and went to be with our Lord Tuesday, September 29th, 2025.

Carmen was born in Tuscola, Illinois, on November 6th, 1929; graduated from the University of West Florida and was an accomplished businesswoman. While others were burning bras Carmen was blazing new trails.

Carmen is predeceased...

James Alton George

James Alton George

Sep 28, 2025

Jim, a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before relocating to Gulf Breeze, Florida in 2018, passed away on September 28, 2025. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 16, 1934 to Margaret Brock George and Alton Parker George. He grew up in Louisiana and earned a bachelor’s degree from LSU in 1956. He served in the United...

Jason "Jay" Murphy

Jason "Jay" Murphy

Sep 22, 2025

Jason Alexander Murphy, 48, was born on March 07, 1977, and passed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 22, 2025.

Jay was the son of Ernest E. Murphy and Deborah Mullen Murphy (Deceased). He was a proud graduate of Gulf Breeze High School and Pensacola Junior College. As he pursued his degree in general dentistry, Jay...

James Cunningham

James Cunningham

Sep 12, 2025

James (Jim) W. Cunningham, 83, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida.

Jim “Skeet” was born on July 4, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1960 and soon after entered the United States Air Force, where he served with honor for four years. During his service, he was stationed in...

Michelle Holladay

Michelle Holladay

Sep 8, 2025

With deep sadness and shock, we share the sudden and unexpected loss of a loving wife and devoted mom, loving daughter, and friend, Michelle Holladay. She touched everyone she met with her kindness and was a source of laughter, encouragement, and comfort.

She leaves behind her husband, Kevin, and their son, Cody, the center of her world. She adored her family...

Daniel Ross

Daniel Ross

Aug 30, 2025

Daniel Ezra Ross, 84, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 31, 2025, at Navarre Gardens Care facility. He was born on October 6, 1940, in Huntington, West Virginia to Samuel and Maime Ross. He graduated from Logan Senior High School with honors in 1958. He was a proud graduate and son of Marshall University...

Frances Webb

Frances Webb

Aug 29, 2025

Frances Parrish “Pat” Webb entered into rest on August 29, 2025, in Gulf Breeze, Florida at the age of 97. Born in Valdosta, Georgia on October 3, 1927, Frances lived a life full of family and friends. She attended Moultrie High School in Georgia, and graduated with a degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.

A month after her marriage to...

George Brinkman

George Brinkman

Aug 24, 2025

George H. Brinkman, Jr., 93, of Gulf Breeze, FL, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. Born on September 2, 1931, in Covington, KY, George was a man of deep faith and enduring love for his family and community.

He graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1949 and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering...

John Ahlberg

John Ahlberg

Aug 22, 2025

John Arthur Ahlberg Jr., of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on August 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on November 15, 1956, John lived a life defined by love, laughter, and deep dedication to his family. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who touched countless lives with his kindness and warm-hearted nature.

John is survived by his...

James Robinson

James Robinson

Aug 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of James Cureton Robinson

June 30, 1952 – August 21, 2025

James Cureton Robinson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on June 30, 1952, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and passed away on August 21, 2025. He grew up in Charlotte, where he built a life filled with love and dedication before moving to Florida to enjoy...

Rebecca Stuart

Rebecca Stuart

Aug 14, 2025

Rebecca Ruth Stuart

August 28, 1943 – August 14, 2025

Rebecca Ruth Stuart, Fine Art Artist (Retired IBM)

Rebecca Ruth Stuart (Becky) passed away in Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida on August 14, 2025, with her husband at her side. Becky suffered from dementia and was cared for by her husband.

Rebecca was born in Orlando, Florida to Major General Charles Rankin Bond, Jr....

Clara N. Gray

Clara N. Gray

Aug 2, 2025

Clara Neele Gray, born April 22, 1935, to Lee Roy and Myrtle Price, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025.

Clara grew up in Dublin, GA. She met the love of her life, Charles, at Middle Georgia College. They were married in 1955. They moved around for Charles' coaching jobs and made their final move to Gulf Breeze in 1975. Clara...