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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

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Danya J. Bowers

Danya J. Bowers

Jun 17, 2023

     On June 17, 2023, Danya peacefully died in Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.  Danya was the widow of Benjamin R. Bowers (deceased August 28,1981), and lived in the Forth Walton Beach area for over 40 years.  Danya was born April 16, 1940, to Vurvel Cruce Jones and Vincent Alverson Jones in Gadsden, AL, but lived in Mobile,...

Inez Bowman

Inez Bowman

Jun 15, 2023

 

Born Pensacola, FL on December 15,1921 and passed away on June 15, 2023 at 101 ½ years of age.

              Inez lived a full and wonderful life of over 101 years that was filled with a loving family and too many friends to list individually. Inez was active in her church ministry groups until she was unable due to...

Dr. Joseph Howard

Dr. Joseph Howard

Jun 14, 2023

     Joseph Daniel Howard, MD, passed away at age 89 on June 14, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. He was born May 30, 1934, in Hartford Connecticut. He won a sports scholarship to Yale University as a starting freshman on the Yale football team. He was injured the preceding summer and could not play football, but won an academic scholarship...

King Adolphus McGee, Jr.

King Adolphus McGee, Jr.

Jun 14, 2023

 

     King Adolphus McGee Jr. transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on June 14th, 2023. He was 87 years old, born July 21, 1935 in Asheville, NC.  He was called Adolphus, by his high school contemporaries, and later known as King, to his New York coworkers and friends, also McGee to some.

 

     He...

Nicholas Hutchings, Jr.

Nicholas Hutchings, Jr.

Jun 12, 2023

 

Nicholas Alvarez Hutchings, Jr., 90, of Pensacola passed away on June 12, 2023, where his daughter was by his side.  He started life early while his mother visited family in Panama City but Pensacola was his home.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Patricia Heaton Hutchings, his father, Nicholas Alvarez Hutchings, Sr., mother, Virginia...

Sherry Tomlinson

Sherry Tomlinson

Jun 4, 2023

 

Sherry Tomlinson, age 73, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Gulf Breeze, FL June 4th.  She was born November 2, 1949 in Corsicana, Tx and was a graduate of Corsicana High School.  Sherry's life centered around her family.  In their younger years, she and husband Ron enjoyed camping, motocross and other outdoor sports including SCUBA diving....

Maxwell "Max" Payne

Maxwell "Max" Payne

Jun 4, 2023

 

Maxwell Louise White Payne, 91, a resident at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, MS, peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 4, 2023.

Surviving are her sons, Thomas Phillip Payne II and his wife, Nancy, of Bay Village, Ohio, David White Payne and his wife, Gigi, of Bradenton, Florida,  Joseph Leamon Payne and his wife,...

Linda "Gail" Pitman

Linda "Gail" Pitman

Jun 1, 2023

Our beloved mother, Linda Gail Pitman, known as Gail by all who knew her, has gone Home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1941 in Pensacola, Florida. Her parents, Clifton H.& Gladys Dean Simmons preceded her in death, as well as her brother and sister. Gail married her lifetime soulmate Gordon...

Douglas Killinger

Douglas Killinger

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...

Richard Lyon

Richard Lyon

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...

Audrey Kimmel

Audrey Kimmel

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...

Nestor Garcia, Jr.

Nestor Garcia, Jr.

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...

James Singleton, III

James Singleton, III

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...

Karen Kambon

Karen Kambon

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...

Margaret Eure

Margaret Eure

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...

John Ellis

John Ellis

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...

Elisabeth Roberts

Elisabeth Roberts

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. ...