Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas
Recent Obituaries
Shonna Shanahan
Jan 25, 2024
Our precious mother, Shonna Steele Shanahan, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 25, 2024, at the Haven of Our Lady of Peace in Pensacola, FL, surrounded by her family who adored her. She was born on December 22, 1941, in Portage, PA to James Rex and Faye Bernice Steele.
Shonna graduated from Indiana...
Linda C. Bedell
Jan 22, 2024
Linda Carol Bedell, 79, of Navarre, FL died at her home on January 22, 2024.
Linda was born in Amityville, New York on April 25, 1944, to parents Charles and Helen Pinter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 50 years, Thomas Raymond Bedell. Survivors include her children, Deborah Bedell (Mark) Cole and David Charles...
Douglas McAllister
Jan 21, 2024
Douglas Brian McAllister, 64, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home.
He was born on July 14, 1959, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was raised by Ruby and Patrick McAllister.
Doug graduated from Albemarle High School in 1977. He was very active in multiple sports, playing Baseball, Basketball and excelled in Football....
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...



