Aug 17, 2022

Kenneth Chambers of Gulf Breeze passed away on Aug 17, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 17, 2022

Sandra (Sandy) Boozer, age 79, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, April 2, 1943.  She attended Sidney Lanier High School where she was a Class Favorite.  She attended Auburn University and was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. After college Sandy worked with her mom, who was a dental hygienist, and several years later she became a flight attendant...

Aug 17, 2022

James “Jim” M. Rigby, 90, originally of Gulf Breeze, died on August 17, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama.  He was born and raised in Brewton, Alabama, leaving for the U.S. Navy after graduating from T.R. Miller High School in May 1951.  After returning from his time in the service, Jim began working for Monsanto in Pensacola and completed his bachelor’s...

Aug 16, 2022

Carol June Douglas, age 90, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep August 16, 2022.  She was born on June 20, 1932, in Hilliard, Ohio to Mary Ellen and John Walker, where she resided until moving to Florida in 1960. Carol loved Florida and was a resident of Gulf Breeze area for 49 years.

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Aug 9, 2022

Michael Thomas Neece, 68, of Navarre, Florida passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 9, 2022, after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. He was born December 11, 1953, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Louis and Betty Neece.

Michael is survived by his wife, Nora Neece; children, Jennifer Laskaskie (Matt), Justin Neece (Lindsey), and...

Aug 8, 2022

Florena Patience Lavetsky, 79, of Navarre, Florida passed away August 8, 2022.  She was born January 16, 1943, in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland.  Florena was a homemaker who took pride in raising her four children.  Florena loved to hike, walk and cycle.  Gardening was a favorite pastime as she enjoyed the outdoors as much as possible.  She loved working puzzles,...

Aug 6, 2022

Kenneth Dean Gramenz, age 56, of Gulf Breeze passed away on August 6, 2022.

He was born in Mishawaka, IN where he attended and graduated from Penn High School in 1984. After high school he joined the US Navy in 1985 and served on the USS Forrestal as an Aviation Boatswains Mate H 3 Third Class.  When...

Aug 2, 2022

Dennis Ray Meyer, 42, of Milton, Florida passed away August 2, 2022.  He was born December 6, 1979 in Medford, Oregon.  Dennis graduated from Wyoming Tech and worked in construction and owned a concrete restoration business.  Over the past 6 months he began a new career as a “hot shot” driver.  Dennis enjoyed being outside in nature on bikes,...

Jul 31, 2022

William Johnson McElwain Jr. (Bill), born November 10, 1924 in Tallahassee, Florida to William Johnson McElwain, and Sarah Leona Cates McElwain; passed away at his home surrounded by his Granddaughter and his Caregivers on July 31, 2022 at the age of 97.

Bill grew up in Tallahassee and graduated from Leon High School. He attended college at...

Jul 30, 2022

We are saddened to announce the death of our husband and father, Llewellyn (Lew) Goode Oliver on July 30, 2022. He passed away peacefully at the age of 86 surrounded by his wife and family.  He was born on June 9,1936 in Panola, Alabama.  He is predeceased in death by his Father, Robert Llewellyn Oliver, his mother, Catherine Prather Oliver, and...

Jul 27, 2022

Barbara Ann Ogden passed away on July 27, 2022, in Gulf Breeze, FL at the age of 71. She loved life, her family, all children, film, and music. She was an accomplished piano player, sang and was an aspiring drummer. Born on August 13th, 1950, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL, to Catherine Hazel and Paul Collins (Kalinois), Barbara...

Jul 25, 2022

Ella Grace Smith, formally of Georgia and currently of Gulf Breeze, passed away Monday July 25, 2022 at the age of 91.

She was born in Gainesville, Georgia to Hoyt Lee Smith and Mattie Staton Smith on December 26, 1930.

She was the loving wife to Pinkney Bruce Smith for 62 years before he preceded...

Jul 18, 2022

Anthony Froemel, age 81, of Cantonment, Florida was born August 5, 1940 to Frank and Jessie Froemel, passed away July 18 from extensive heart disease.  A member of the Ojibwe tribe in Hayward, WI, he grew up following the traditions of his heritage and learning a strong work ethic.  Tony, as he was called by friends, could often be...

Jul 15, 2022

Suellen Smith, 73, of Gulf Breeze, FL lost her battle with breast cancer on Friday, July 15th, 2022 at her home while in Hospice Care. Her memorial service will be held at Rose Lawn Funeral Home on Friday. July 22nd at 3:00 pm.

Suellen was born October 25, 1948 in Phoenix, AZ, she is predeceased by her...

Jul 14, 2022

After a long illness, Shannon Lee Curran passed away July 14, 2022.  Shannon was born December 10, 1963 to Shirley and Fred Curran.  Shannon is predeceased by her Father Fred G. Curran and her Brother Russell G. Curran.  Shannon is survived by her Mother Shirley Curran Peklo, her two sons Ryan (Katelynn) Grimes and Shane Walker Grimes, her Granddaughter...

Jul 13, 2022

Kathryn was born on October 18, 1927 to Charles Elvin Blackwell and Kathleen Johnson Blackwell in Covington Co, AL.  She is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband of 60 years, Billy Barrow and one sister, Max Silcox.  She is survived by three sons: Bill B. of Lakewood, CO; Bobby of Semmes, AL and Michael (wife, Deborah) of...

Jul 12, 2022

Irene Somers of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Jul 12, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1926 in Hamilton, Ontario.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ward Funeral Home in Toronto.

Jul 3, 2022

Larry Bracken, 78, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2022. Larry was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Joyce Bracken of Fort Smith, AR and Herbert Johnson of Fort Pierce, FL. Larry attended Harvard University and Arkansas Tech University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and later attended the University of Arkansas...

Jul 2, 2022

Willie Mozelle Mulligan (Mimi) was born in Glynwood, Georgia, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Rhodes and Annie Mozelle Harrison. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Curtis Mulligan. Better known as MiMi, she spent years as a Navy wife traveling from coast to coast.  She was best known for baking cakes and cookies for friends...

Jul 1, 2022

Merle Lavern Currant, 88, of Navarre, Florida passed away July 1, 2022. He was born September 28, 1933 in Douglas County, Kansas to the late Ivan Currant and Elva Currant.

Merle grew up in Marion Township, KS. He played a tight end in football and lettered his freshman year. Algebra was his favorite subject in school thanks to...