May 31, 2023

Douglas Eugene “Gene” Killinger,86, a native of Pensacola and long-term resident of Gulf Breeze, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Gene was born October 24, 1936, in Perry, Fla., to the late Clarence Eugene Killinger and Mildred Kelly Killinger.

The Killinger family moved to Pensacola in 1945 after the war, where Gene’s...

May 31, 2023

 

  Richard F. Lyon, 88, of Gulf Breeze FL passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Martha McMahon, two daughters, Caren Jordan of Gulf Breeze, and her sister of California. 

He is preceded in death by his previous wife, Carol Lyon.

Richard was a hero of many throughout his 26-year military career. He...

May 26, 2023

Audrey Schryer Kimmel, 87, while surrounded by family, entered her heavenly home on May 26, 2023.  Audrey was born on January 31, 1936, in Burke, NY to Frederick and Mildred Schryer.  Audrey had fond memories of growing up in rural NY.  She often spoke of the clear brooks and wildflower meadows.  She loved the fresh trout and venison that...

May 22, 2023

 

Nestor Garcia, Jr., 51, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away May 22, 2023.  He was born October 14, 1971, in Miami, Florida to the late Nestor Garcia, Sr. and Cerithia (Rita) Garcia.  Nestor attended Killian High School in Miami, Florida and recently returned to his beloved Florida with his family.  His passion was fishing with his wife, son, friends...

May 21, 2023

 

James Harold Singleton, III, 79, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away May 21, 1943.  He was born June 14, 1943 in Laredo, Texas to the late James Harold Singleton Jr. and the late Emma Dancause.

James served in the United States Air Force for 13 years and then attended Okaloosa Walton Junior College.  He then attended University of West...

May 21, 2023

Karen Payne Kambon, 52, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away Sunday morning, May 21,2023. An Alabama native, Karen was born November 9,1970, with the strength of a trueSouthern belle. She was strong as nails, facing many battles alone, doing everything shecould to make sure those she cared for didn’t suffer the same. She had an unshakeablebelief that there was a...

May 16, 2023

 

Mrs. Margaret Lucille McMahan Hames Eure, 95 years, at her home on May 16, 2023.

 

     She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, (although she never had a birth certificate-her mama and daddy told her and the family Bible stated her birthdate was June 13, 1927). Margaret (Daughter, Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Friend) moved from...

May 16, 2023

 



John H. Ellis, 100, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away May 16, 2023.  He was born February 3, 1923 in Hartselle, Alabama to the late Ruffy Haywood Ellis and the late Lillie May Betterton Ellis.  John served in World War II as a pilot with the Army Air Corps and the Korean conflict with the United States Air...

May 15, 2023

 

Elisabeth G. Roberts, 92, of Navarre, Florida passed away May 15, 2023.  She was born October 19, 1930 in Duppau, Czech Republic to the late Karl and Leopoldine Weidl. 

Liz was known for her infectious smile and bubbly personality.  She was an avid traveler and she and her husband, Dallas have travelled to most parts of the world. ...

May 11, 2023

 

Eddie Upchurch, 71, of Gulf Breeze, FL died on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  

Eddie began a company, now known as CCI, in 1978, with his friend and business partner, Bill Fite.  Together with their wives, they built a successful business and forged lifelong friendships. Eddie loved to boat, fish, and talk business, but his favorite hobby was real...

May 11, 2023

 

Rex Lawayne Burt Jr. 61, a long time resident of Gulf Breeze, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023  in the home he built for his family.

Known by most simply as Rex, he was born on August 6, 1961 in Albertville, Alabama. He grew up, the eldest of four, in Pensacola, Florida. A very loving, caring, and proud man,...

May 4, 2023

 

Janis Diana Hyatt, 74, of Gulf Breeze, FL. passed away at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL on May 4th, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Esther Siegel, her husband, Joseph Hyatt,  son Steven Hyatt, and daughter, Holly McKenzie.  She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Middleton and spouse, Brian Middleton, grandson Zachary McKenzie, granddaughter,...

May 2, 2023

 

The family of Carol Jean Simmons mourns her passing on May 2, 2023, at the age of 79. Carol was born in Belleville, Illinois, on July 17, 1943, to Jacob Nicholas Bingheim and Marie Agnes Recker.Carol was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers (John B., Thomas (infant), Walter Ralph); four sisters (Patricia Ann Henderson, Ruth Ann L....

Apr 23, 2023

 

Commander Grant W. “Skip” Hibbard, USN Ret., passed away on April 23, 2023, at the age of 88.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio September 29, 1934 to Grant C. and Gladys W. Hibbard.

Skip graduated from Lake Worth High School in 1952 and from Florida State University in 1956 with a BS in Economics. He was accepted into...

Apr 15, 2023

He peleado la buena batalla, he terminado la carrera, he guardado la fe. 2 Timoteo 4:7

María Teresa Juárez de Loera, de 73 años, falleció tranquilamente el 15 de Abril del 2023 en su casa rodeada de su familia.

Doña Tere llevó una vida llena del amor de Dios y de la familia. Nació en...

Apr 14, 2023

Kenneth Ray Ferrell, 88, of Navarre, Florida passed away April 14, 2023.  He was born October 6, 1934 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Fred Ferrell and Hazel Ferrell Wilson.

Kenneth proudly served in the United States Air Force for 21 years.  After retiring from the Air Force, he moved to Mary Esther, Florida where he worked...

Apr 13, 2023

Edgar Scholtz of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Apr 13, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 13, 2023

Navarre – Margaret “Joan” Mountifield Morris, 84 years old, wife of Pat Morris, entered into eternal rest, on April 13, 2023. Joan was born on November 2, 1938, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the youngest of six siblings: Dick Mountifield, Jerry Mountifield, Betty Mountifield, Bob Mountifield(Deceased) and Herald Mountifield (Deceased) and her cousin, Joan Anderson.

Joan was a...

Apr 7, 2023

 

On Friday, April 7, 2023, Good Friday, the Taylor family lost the greatest of the good. Beloved husband, father and Poppop, Clifford Joe Taylor, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 85 from a rare and aggressive form of leukemia in Pensacola.

 Cliff was born in Jonesboro, AR but spent most of his childhood and young adult life...

Apr 2, 2023

Lt. Col. Peter C. Brown, retired USMC, age 87, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, departed this life on April 2, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Upstate NY to Carlton and Doris Brown, his family eventually settled in Fair Haven, NY, where he and his 2 brothers began their life-long love affair enjoying the great outdoors....