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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas

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Othella Wright

Othella Wright

May 31, 2025

Othella Faye Wright passed away in her sleep on May 31st 2025. Othella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and truly the rock of our family. She was well organized and kept the family together, ready to help any of us who needed it, truly providing a place for us all to call home. She was a...

Gavin Handrop

Gavin Handrop

May 22, 2025

Our beloved son, and brother, Gavin Edward Handrop, 41 of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2025. Gavin was born in Tampa, Florida on June 23, 1983. He grew up in Destin, Florida and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Gavin was known for always being concerned and caring about others.

Gavin enjoyed church, school, and the...

James Grace

James Grace

May 9, 2025

James W. Grace passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 9, 2025 at the age of 87. Born in Butte, Montana, Jim was the son of Willard and Katherine Grace.

He graduated from Sacramento Senior High in 1957 and earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Sacramento State University in 1962. Jim began his career at Aerojet General and...

Jolene Hilliard

Jolene Hilliard

May 9, 2025

Jolene Kay Hilliard, 87, beloved daughter of Marguerie and Joseph Choate, passed away suddenly at Gulf Breeze Hosital on May 9, 2025. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Burnthall of Decatur, Alabama, and Sharyl Donnadieu of Navarre, Florida; as well as her son-in-law, Joel Williams of Navarre, Florida.

Jolene spent the last three months of her life at Navarre Gardens,...

Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan

May 7, 2025

Patrick Edward Sullivan, 89, SMSGT, USAF, RET, died on Wednesday, May 07, 2025.

Patrick was born to Edward A. and Mary Joanna Sullivan in Lancaster, OH. He graduated from St. Marys High School in 1953.

He served in the USAF from 1954 until 1979. He was a Radio Technician Supervisor. He served many overseas assignments, to include, Labrador, Philippines, Okinawa, two tours...

Linda Morris

Linda Morris

May 1, 2025

Linda Lou Morris, RN, BSN, CRNI, born 01/05/1940 to Richard and Thelma Hughes in Waynesburg, Greene County Pennsylvania.

Linda married Ronald Morris 02/12/1959. She graduated from Allegheny College of Nursing in 1960 and received her bachelor’s degree in 1990 from Carlow College. Linda was a published member of LITE (League of IV Therapists). They lived in Washington PA until 2003 when...

Tsugiko Thomas

Tsugiko Thomas

Apr 30, 2025

Tsugiko SHINZATO was born on the first day of October 1947 in Naha, Okinawa, the largest city on that small island. She met her husband, Dennis THOMAS, a naval officer, while working at the Navy Exchange at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Hansen, where she sewed and altered military uniforms. The two dated for the year that her husband...

James L. Schulte, Jr.

James L. Schulte, Jr.

Apr 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of James Leo Schulte, Jr. 75, of Milton, Florida, announce he peacefully passed away on April 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was drafted by President Richard Milhouse Nixon in 1969 and served in the United States Army for two years. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1987. He spent...

Stephen John "Steve" Tomlin

Stephen John "Steve" Tomlin

Apr 10, 2025

Stephen John Tomlin passed away peacefully at his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida, on April 10, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 62.

Steve was born on April 22, 1962, in Columbia, South Carolina, and went on to build a long career in the automotive industry. He married his high school sweetheart, Tina, and together they built a life full of...

Betty Whisnant

Betty Whisnant

Apr 9, 2025

Betty Loraine Horne Whisnant, born October 20, 1935 in Canton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 89 in Gulf Breeze, FL. She was the daughter of Orville and Loraine Horne and a sister to William O. Horne (m. to Marietta Horne) of Cranford, NJ. Betty’s life was a testament to faith, love, and service,...

Christine Wojcik

Christine Wojcik

Mar 30, 2025

Christine Wojcik

March 18, 1954 – March 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Christine Wojcik, who went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 71.

Born in Utica, New York, on March 18, 1954, Christine was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Chelada) Wojcik. A graduate of Utica...

Gentry Morehead

Gentry Morehead

Mar 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gentry Scott Morehead May 6, 1964 – March 26, 2025

Gentry Scott Morehead, age 60, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.

Born on May 6, 1964, in Pensacola, Florida, Scott was a proud resident of the Gulf Breeze community. He attended Gulf Breeze schools, where he...

Michael James Hamstra

Michael James Hamstra

Mar 24, 2025

Michael James Hamstra, age 57, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2025. As a beloved partner, father, brother, and uncle, Michael was born in Oak Park, Illinois on July 13, 1967. After completing his bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering and his certifications in multimedia and marketing, he held major corporate roles for more than 20 years. His...