Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas
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Shirley Bulla
Oct 29, 2025
                                Shirley Blake Bulla passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday October 29, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1935 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Shirley was a wonderful daughter and sister, a devoted wife, a loving mother and an adored grandmother.
Shirley had a great life. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ, and we know she is at...
                                
Edith Hutchins
Oct 31, 2025
On Friday, October 31, 2025, Edith Ursula Hutchins passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 89. Edith was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Anna Vittal. She was one of six siblings, and is survived by her sister, Betty Fassett. Edith is predeceased by her husband, James (Jim) Jackson Hutchins, Sr., whom she married in 1954, and by...
Nancy Havens
Oct 15, 2025
                                Nancy Lee Havens (known to many as “Gie”) passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida, surrounded by family and other caregivers.
Nancy Lee was born May 22, 1931, in Montclair, New Jersey, as the only child of Phoebe and Kirre Wiklund.. Upon graduation from high school, she achieved her nursing degree. She then married Donald Lester “Les” Havens,...
                                
Sara Munday
Oct 23, 2025
                                Sara Ann Munday, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, adored mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born on November 19, 1930 at her home in Emelle, Alabama to the late Margaret Elizabeth Fuller and Edward Howard Fuller, Sr. 
Sara’s life was love centered – her thoughts, actions and prayers came from...
                                
Walter "Jackson" Warner
Oct 13, 2025
                                Walter Jackson Warner of Gulf Breeze, Florida, entered into rest on October 13, 2025, at the age of 19. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on October 4, 2006, to Bruce Warner and Alesa Bridges Warner.
Walter had an immense love for his family and friends. He would participate in recurring video game sessions with his sister, Reagan and friends. Walter...
                                
Mattie Mitchell
Oct 11, 2025
                                Mattie Hodge Mitchell, 88, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Calhoun City, Mississippi, Mattie was the daughter of Leroy and Grace Hodge. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald K. Mitchell, Sr., in 1956, and together they built a beautiful life rooted in love, family, and faith. In 1972,...
                                
Catherine Muir
Oct 10, 2025
                                Cathy was the third child of Judson and Lillian Anderson, born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 4, 1941. She died peacefully, surrounded by family on October 10, 2025, in her home of 52 years on Holley Point Road in Navarre, Florida.
Cathy enjoyed and pursued adventure throughout her life. She earned an Education degree and certificate at the University of...
                                
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...
Joe Akagi
Oct 9, 2025
Commander Joe Louis Akagi, USN (Retired), passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at the age of 96. A decorated veteran, devoted husband, and beloved patriarch, Commander Akagi lived a life defined by service, scholarship, and steadfast love for family and country. Born on January 18, 1929, Commander Akagi graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science and...
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
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
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
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
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...
                                
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...
                                
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
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...
                                



