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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas

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Frank "Poppy" Dadabo

Frank "Poppy" Dadabo

Dec 15, 2025

Frank Vito Dadabo passed away peacefully at Gulf Breeze Hospital on December 15, 2025.

He was the beloved father of Joseph and (Michele) Dadabo of Gulf Breeze, Dorothy Najarian of Pensacola and Nancy and (Artie) Bryson of Hopewell Junction, New York, grandfather of Allisa and (Chris) Shearman, Catherine and (Eric) Bryson Eyring, Jo Jo and (Emilie) Dadabo, Candace and (Anthony) Romano,...

Jeannette M. Meister

Jeannette M. Meister

Jan 1, 2026

Jeannette McLendon Meister was born on October 31, 1935 in Jacksonville, FL to Homer Boiet and Florence Matthews McLendon. She passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026.

Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Chuck Meister and a son, Clay Meister. Survivors include her sons and their spouses; Mark and Karen Meister; Matt and Suzanne Meister; grandchildren,...

Logan Nall

Logan Nall

Dec 27, 2025

Logan Taylor Nall, 37, of Gulf Breeze, FL died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence. Logan was born in Florence, SC on January 13, 1988.

Logan graduated from Gulf Breeze High School in 2006 and has worked as a land surveyor and a machinist.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the chapel of...

Sarah James

Sarah James

Dec 25, 2025

Sarah Christina (Olson) James, 48, born in Chicago, IL on October 20th, 1977 passed peacefully in her sleep on December 25th, 2025 in Navarre, Florida. Sarah was a loving wife, mother, and devoted educator. She first served her community as a financial planner and found her true passion in her second career as an educator. In all things she helped...

Samuel Jackson Isaacks, VI

Samuel Jackson Isaacks, VI

Dec 21, 2025

Samuel Jackson Isaacks the VI age 57 , resident of Gulf Breeze, FL Sam stepped into eternity on 12-21-2025 in Pensacola, Fl after a battle with cancer. Sam was born 11-23-1968 in Harrison, AR to Gary and Fay Isaacks of Alpena.

Sam grew up in Alpena, AR where he attended Osage Baptist Church, in Osage, AR. He accepted Jesus as his...

Shirley Anne Sisco Vaughn

Shirley Anne Sisco Vaughn

Dec 16, 2025

It is with great respect and sorrow, we share the passing of Shirley Anne Sisco Vaughn (Bogle), a resident of Mobile, Alabama since 1963, who died at age 86 on December 16, 2025. Mrs. Vaughn was a devoted mother, teacher, mentor and friend, admired for her dedication, wisdom, and steadfast life-long commitment to the Church of Christ. Her lasting influence...

Darlene Gathman

Darlene Gathman

Dec 15, 2025

Darlene Gathman, 86, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Gulf Breeze Florida after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Darlene is survived by her loving husband Terry. Daughter Debbie Graeber, son Mark (Margaret) Gathman, Grandchildren, David (Danielle) Graeber, Michael Graeber, Steven Graeber, Douglas (Elizabeth) Gathman and Kathryn Gathman. Great grandchildren Rylee Graeber, Jacob Gathman and Kairi Peterson. Brothers Jim (Gladys)...

Casimir Paw

Casimir Paw

Dec 13, 2025

Casimir J. Paw (aka Casey Paw), 85, of Gulf Breeze, FL died on December 13, 2025. He was born September 01, 1940, in Chicago, IL.

Casey Paw was a graduate of Chicago Vocational School and because of the pattern making and casting program, opened R&C Pattern in South Holland, IL where he ran a successful business, opening its doors in 1969....

William Busby

William Busby

Dec 9, 2025



William “Buzz” Busby III, May 27, 1956 – December 9, 2025William “Buzz” Hiram Busby III, age 69, entered eternal rest on December 9, 2025. Buzz was born on May 27, 1956, in Selma, Alabama, to William “Billy” Busby and Janet Copeland Godsy. Buzz proudly served his country in the United States Navy, completing his tour of duty in Pensacola, Florida....

Patricia Jogerst

Patricia Jogerst

Nov 28, 2025

Patricia Ann Jogerst (Busch), 92, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. Arriving in heaven before her were husband David, son John, and brothers Jimmy, Bob and David; sister Mary Ann (Bob) is still with us. These last four years she lived with her youngest son Mark in Coral Springs, Florida.

She is survived by sons Jim (Anne), daughter-in-law Margie, Alan...

John Schor, Jr.

John Schor, Jr.

Nov 27, 2025

Remembering a Beloved Brother and Friend

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Henry John Schor Jr., a cherished brother, and friend to many people from around the world. Born at home in Towson, Maryland on January 12, 1944, to a father from the Republic of Czechoslovakia and a mother from Luxembourg who immigrated to the United...

John Peterson

John Peterson

Nov 20, 2025

John Merrill Peterson Jr, 77, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away peacefully at home on 11/20/25. Born in Pensacola in 1948, he lived on East Bay for almost fifty years where he caught thousands of mullet with a cast net and enjoyed sharing his mastery of frying them with his family while enjoying music by Leon Russell and Willie Nelson.

John...

Mary V. Ferguson

Mary V. Ferguson

Nov 18, 2025

Mary V. Ferguson—known to all who loved her simply as Jerry—passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and joy. Born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Jerry spent her childhood in Natchez, Mississippi, where her bright spirit and love of learning first took root. She later pursued her passion for education, graduating from...

Bruce W. Rova

Bruce W. Rova

Nov 12, 2025

Commander Bruce Wayne Rova, USN (Ret.), passed away on November 12, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. Born on May 10, 1948, in Bismarck, North Dakota, Bruce lived a life marked by service, dedication, and compassion. 

Bruce graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota with a degree in mathematics. In 1971, he answered the call to serve his country by...

Lesley D. Bergman

Lesley D. Bergman

Nov 11, 2025

Lesley Bergman, 95, of Pensacola Beach, FL, formerly of Hawthorn Woods, IL, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born on October 31, 1930, Lesley lived a long and vibrant life filled with creativity, adventure, and deep connections with the people around her.

Lesley enjoyed a successful career with Quaker Oats before following her passion for antiques. Her remarkable eye for...

Thelma Faye Cibula

Thelma Faye Cibula

Nov 10, 2025

Faye Cibula went home to her Lord, Jesus Christ on November 10th 2025. She passed away peacefully at home after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s.

Faye was born and raised in Pensacola and graduated from Escambia High School as salutatorian. She attended Florida State University where she was in the Seminole circus performing as a trapeze artist. With a degree...

Samuel Von Brock

Samuel Von Brock

Nov 6, 2025

Samuel Carl Von Brock, age 92 of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away at Gulf Breeze Baptist Hospital on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born in Edwardsville, Illinois, the son of Carl and Virginia McKittrick Von Brock. Boy Scouts became an important activity. He worked hard and was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from...

Morris "Morrie" Drees

Morris "Morrie" Drees

Nov 4, 2025

Morris Calvin Drees passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Savior on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Morrie was born in Columbus, MS, where he attended Lee High School. He then joined the United States Navy and became a pilot. The Navy sent him to college at Ole Miss and Mississippi State where he earned a BA in Business. While...