Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas
Recent Obituaries
Nancy Cole
Jan 17, 2024
Nancy Ruth (Wilbur) Cole, age 87, Pensacola, FL
Nancy Ruth (Wilbur) Cole passed away peacefully in Pensacola, FL, on January 17, 2024. She was born to Edwin and Marion Wilbur in Baldwinsville, NY, on March 13, 1936. Nancy graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy in Syracuse, NY, in 1954, and married Robert Arthur “Bob” Cole that same year.
As newlyweds, Nancy and Bob...
Annie Lang
Jan 11, 2024
Annie Gilley Lang, 79, of Gulf Breeze, FL went to her heavenly home on January 11, 2024. A loving wife to Rev. David Lang of 63 years. A mother of three daughters and grandmother of three generations.
She shared a ministry with her husband Rev. David Lang for 42 years. A pastor in her own right, she walked in...
Doss Haygood
Jan 6, 2024
Doss Louis Haygood, 54, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was born in Texas City, TX on December 5, 1969.
At an early age, he was always interested in the Navy's military fighter jets and would visit and tour the aircraft carriers whenever they came into the Galveston or Houston, TX Ports. He was...
Ronald Cole
Jan 1, 2024
Mr. Ronald “Ron” (Sarge) Cole, 84, of Navarre, FL, died Monday, January 1, 2024.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Friday, January 05, 2024, at Rose Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Archer officiating and Rose Lawn Funeral Home directing. Graveside services will follow with full military honors at Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will...
Mary Frazier
Jan 1, 2024
Mary Ann Roach Frazier, 89, of Navarre, Florida passed away January 1, 2024. She was born February 18, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mary was the beloved granddaughter of Ivy and Edgar Roach and daughter of Jack and Bernice Roach. She is best known as the heart of a strong family and circle of friends, she also considered her family,...
Jon Ray Busby
Dec 31, 2023
Jon Ray Busby, 46, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Gulf Breeze Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, James (Jim) H. Busby, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Carol Churchill Busby and his brother, James (Jimmy) H. Busby, Jr.
Jon Ray was born in Homewood, AL...
Laura "Lori" Broadhurst
Dec 22, 2023
Laura Marie Broadhurst, age 52, passed away on December 22, 2023 at her home in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Laura was born on July 7, 1972 in Buffalo, NY to David and Margie Purkerson. She grew up in Herndon, Virginia. After graduating from Herndon High School, she attended Virginia Commonwealth University and received a BS in International Business. She then...
Samuel "Sam" Waghalter
Dec 22, 2023
Samuel “Sam” Waghalter, 62, of Gulf Breeze, FL was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 22. 2023.
Samuel was born, October 17, 1961 in Shreveport, LA to Irving and Edie Waghalter. Sam attended Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, LA and he earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Louisiana Tech University. After college,...
Penelope "Penny" Harris Conner
Dec 17, 2023
Penelope "Penny” Harris Conner, 83 of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away at her home, on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Mrs. Conner was born in Lynchburg, VA on December 12, 1940, to the late Samuel Edward Harris and Catherine Russell Harris.
Penny was known by many for her art, and she was an...
Edwina Jones
Dec 12, 2023
Laney M Jones passed away December 12, 2023
Predeceased by her husband of 54 years Frank Jones.
She was a woman of grace and poise. Touching the lives of so many creating great memories.
Her daughters Courtney Jones Gartley and Jaime Jones Caine, Son in law Jason Caine,
Grandchildren Michael Gartley, Brenden Jones, Tristan Riley and Matthew Caine will...
MSgt. Richard Kopf
Dec 10, 2023
Retired MSgt. Richard D. Kopf Sr., born on June 24, 1931, passed away on December 10, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of honor, dedication, and love. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose impact reached far beyond his military service.
Born in 1931, Richard served his country with distinction, retiring from the United States Air Force...
Carol Ann Simmons
Dec 9, 2023
Carol Ann Simmons (nee Alvira), 64, of Mary Esther, FL, passed away on December 9, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to Doris Loretta Alvira (nee Hartman) and the late Francisco Luis "Ray" Alvira.
Carol is survived by her loving husband, Ronald James Simmons, her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Niomi Tai Clifton (nee...
George Weber
Dec 5, 2023
George Arthur Weber passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2023.
He was born in Houston, Texas on October 5, 1939, the son of Lois and George Weber and the brother of Jimmie L. Weber of Houston, Texas.
He is survived by Bettie, his loving wife of 63 years, and their son Joel Christopher and his...
Roy Godwin
Dec 4, 2023
Roy Gene Godwin, 86, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of hishome, surrounded by his loving family on December 4, 2023.
Known affectionately as Gene by his family, Roy was born in Oak Grove, FL, on May 29,1937, to William Otto Godwin and Revor Mae (Eddins) Godwin.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Margaret Lyle
Dec 2, 2023
A celebration of life will be held honoring Margaret Elizabeth Adams Robertson Lyle, age 102, who passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her home in Navarre, Florida. Her funeral services will be held at the Navarre United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David Morris officiating. Visitation will be held at the...