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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas

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Barbara Henderson

Barbara Henderson

Jul 21, 2025

On July 21st, 2025, Barbara Henderson, our wife, mother, and grandmother passed away after a long and complicated illness. She was eighty-one years old.

Barbara leaves behind her brother Richard Wood, her husband of sixty-two years, Thomas W. Henderson III, her sons Thomas W. Henderson IV and Steven Dimitri Henderson, her daughter-in-law Jo-Onda Henderson and two grandchildren Cameron Henderson and Steven...

William Butler

William Butler

Jul 19, 2025

William Taylor Butler "Bill"

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of William Taylor Butler, who entered eternal rest on July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Vickie Butler; his sons, Michael (Christina) Reynolds...

Mickey Ray Mattocks

Mickey Ray Mattocks

Jul 18, 2025

Mickey Ray Mattocks

July 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mickey Ray Mattocks, who entered eternal rest on July 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Mickey was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sammie Payne Mattocks, his sons, Gary Michael Mattocks(Natalie) and...

Norman Cullerton

Norman Cullerton

Jul 14, 2025

Norman “Norm” Patrick Cullerton of Pensacola Beach, Fl. passed away peacefully July 14th, 2025, with family by his side at age 95. He was born on May 21, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Ethel and Thomas Cullerton. He shared 67 wonderful years with his wife Claire Cullerton and fathered two daughters with her: Noreen Cullerton and Jill Conlon (Timothy).

Norman was...

Jose Naranjo

Jose Naranjo

Jul 14, 2025

Jose “Joe” Valente Naranjo, age 90, went home with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in La Sauces, Colorado on May 21, 1935. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from May 1954 through April 1975. A Vietnam War veteran, he dedicated over two decades...

Miriam Fobes Summersell

Miriam Fobes Summersell

Jul 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Miriam Fobes Summersell

August 28, 1958 – July 13, 2025

Mimi, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the age of 66, in her hometown of Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Born on August 28, 1958, to Robert and Thelma Fobes, Mimi Fobes grew up in a lively and loving household in Mobile, Alabama, surrounded by...

Arthur Charles "Art" Lynch

Arthur Charles "Art" Lynch

Jul 10, 2025

Arthur “Art” Lynch, age 99, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on July 10, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio to John and Mary Lynch.

Art experienced the Great Depression and fought in World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor in combat during a fight to liberate the prison camp at Dachau....

Salvatore Christaldi

Salvatore Christaldi

Jul 7, 2025

SMSGT (Ret) Salvatore “Chris” Joseph Christaldi was born on September 23, 1929, and entered rest on July 7, 2025. Chris enjoyed a long life full of family, friends, and dedication to his country. 

Having served in the United States Air Force for over twenty years, he retired as a Senior Master Sargent (E-8) and earned the following decorations for his hard...

Dustin Bell

Dustin Bell

Jun 30, 2025

Dustin Clive Bell, 28, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2025. Born on January 12, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dustin brought light, laughter, and loyalty to every life he touched.

A proud and devoted Marine, Dustin honorably served his country for nine years in the United States Marine Corps. He carried with him a fierce sense...

Muriel Cormier

Muriel Cormier

Jun 30, 2025

Muriel Laure Cormier, age 86, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2025, surrounded by family, after over a decade long struggle with Alzheimer's. 

Muriel was born on October 20, 1938 in Saco, Maine, to Raymond and Aurore Plante and was the third oldest of four children. She grew up in Biddeford, ME and graduated...

Marian Bernhardt

Marian Bernhardt

Jun 28, 2025

Marian Estelle Bernhardt, a beloved wife, mother, Grammy, Gigi and friend, peacefully passed away on June 28, 2025 surrounded by those who loved her. Born on March 30, 1926, in Grove Hill, Alabama the youngest of four girls, she learned the value of hard work and faith early in life. Marian gave her heart to Jesus at a young age,...

Andrew Cross

Andrew Cross

Jun 14, 2025

Andrew “Drew” Cross was born on August 27th, 2001, in Augusta, Georgia, and entered into rest on June 14th, 2025, in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Drew was an alumnus of Gulf Breeze High School, graduating as a proud Dolphin. He was a lover of sports, maintaining a “love-hate” relationship with the football teams Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons, and the baseball...

Sandi Bratley

Sandi Bratley

Jun 13, 2025

Sandi Bratley, age 58, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Born on June 30, 1966, in Galliano, Louisiana, Sandi lived a life marked by love, creativity, and a heart full of generosity. She made her home in many places across the country—Golden Meadow, LA; Las Vegas, NV; Colorado Springs, CO; Vandenberg AFB, CA; and...

Frances Timmons

Frances Timmons

Jun 12, 2025

Frances M Timmons of Gulf Breeze, Florida was born December 28, 1926, and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 12, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband Sidney Timmons and daughter Debbie Devlin. Frances is survived by her sons Dave Timmons (Margie), Dana Timmons (Susanne), grandchildren Justin Timmons (Kyra), Brandon Timmons, Candice Watkins (Jim), Christopher Timmons...

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...