Mar 24, 2025

Mary M. Mulroy died peacefully of natural causes on Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 in Gulf Breeze, FL. She was 99.

She was born Mary Margaret Burke in Scranton, Pennsylvania on Feb. 19, 1926, the daughter of John Burke, a railroad worker, and Elizabeth Rush Burke, a housewife. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Brooklyn, NY, where she lived...

Mar 21, 2025

Drina Lidia Franco was born in Guantánamo, Cuba, on October 24, 1927, to a large and devoted Catholic family. She was the daughter of Pablo Fernandez and Adela Perez and spent her adolescent years in Guantánamo with her many siblings. Drina was the third of their children.

Her parents, Pablo and Adela, had been sent to Cuba by King Ferdinand and...

Mar 20, 2025

Joann Tombrello Brown passed away Thursday, March 20th, 2025. She was 95. Joann was born December 5, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. She moved to Pensacola when she was five years old. Joann is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Vida Tombrello of Pensacola, and her husband, James “Buster” Brown of Gulf Breeze.

Joann is survived by her children Tina...

Mar 16, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Shirley D. Davis of Gulf Breeze, Florida was born on July 6, 1931, and passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025.

Shirley is survived by her devoted husband of almost 75 years, Allan D. Davis; children, Rad Davis (Yvonne); Beth Parker; and Ron Davis (Rita); grandchildren, Tyler Cummins (Jessica); Sara Stackpole (Dylan); Emily Oberlin...

Mar 13, 2025

Colonel Michael R. Cook, US Army (Retired), passed away at his home in Pensacola Beach, Florida on March 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Aurora, Illinois to Edward Dominic Cook Jr. and Laura Dene Kohler on July 9, 1941. Shortly after, the family moved to Sikeston, Missouri, where Mike spent his childhood and adolescence. He graduated...

Mar 12, 2025

Mar 11, 2025

Charles Vincent Varallo, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida.

Born on May 15, 1940, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Mr. Varallo led a dynamic and accomplished life marked by professional versatility and personal passion. He began his education at Atlantic City High School and continued at Bordentown Military Academy before attending LaSalle College in Philadelphia....

Mar 6, 2025

Debra Ann Zampieri, 60, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, with her loving family by her side, in Gulf Breeze, FL.

Debra was born on March 11, 1964, to Lawrence and Helen (Cowart) Lindelof in Zion, IL. She had many memorable experiences in her life. Debra enjoyed pageants and was crowned Miss Illinois, traveling, and her family. She became a flight...

Mar 6, 2025

Cally Grace Ross, 46, beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother (GiGi), aunt, cousin, and friend to many, was called to her eternal resting place on March 6, 2025. She entered this world on November 4, 1978, in Cottonwood, AZ, born to Lanny Ross and Rene Buford. She was preceded in death by her father, Lanny, and siblings Patricia and David Ross....

Mar 6, 2025

Ardell Keneth Johnson of Gulf Breeze, Florida was born February 26, 1927. Ardell passed peacefully into the hands of his heavenly Father March 6th and his life will be celebrated Tuesday March 11th at 2:00 pm at Rose Lawn Funeral Home in Gulf Breeze. Visitation will occur 1 hour prior to the service. Pastor Jack Kale will officiate.

Ardell was an...

Mar 6, 2025

Mr. Joe Foy Hulsey, 89, of Gulf Breeze, FL and formerly of Fort Worth, TX, died on Thursday, March 06, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service will be 2 pm, Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, with Rev. Josh McLamb officiating.

After high school, Joe attended the University of Virginia and joined the United States Marine Corps....

Mar 2, 2025

Charles Lewis (Chuck) Meister 1/1/1936 – 3/2/2025, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend was born in Fargo, ND to Walter Helmut and Alice Topping Meister.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeannette; sons, Mark (Karen), and Matt (Suzanne); Grandchildren, Brian (Natalie), Adam (Kelley), Daniel (Katie), Hannah (Sean), and Lacy (Jarrett) and 6 great grandchildren.

After graduating from...

Mar 1, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

Karen was born October 7th, 1961, in Rockledge, Florida, to John J. and Bette M. O’Brien (Paine). 

Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her grandparents; Ernest J. and Martha E. Paine, (maternal) and Francis Xavier and Estelle M. O’Brien (paternal).  

Survivors include her husband, Robert Allen; sister and brother-in-law Robyn, and Jamie Philips, and many other family members...

Feb 17, 2025

Mrs. Pauline Ferrell, 90, of Navarre, FL, died on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Navarre. Mrs. Ferrell was born in Knoxville, TN, on August 05, 1934.

Pauline was a proud military wife. She embraced a life of adventure, traveling beside her husband, making a home wherever duty called. Pauline had a heart of service and many years of dedication to children...

Feb 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret "Marge" Carolyn Dickinson, who left us peacefully at the age of 90. Born on March 2, 1934, in Uniondale, PA, Marge was the youngest of ten children, born to Anthony J. and Anna Swedersky. She was a spirited and loving presence in the lives of all who knew...

Feb 5, 2025

David Franklin Whelchel, age 87, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Greenville SC on September 27, 1937. 

David graduated from Spartanburg High School and went on to the University of Alabama before retiring after 23 years in the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie Hulot Whelchel...

Feb 4, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

Dr. Robert Joseph Symonds, 69, of Pensacola Beach, FL, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  Robert was born, in Ft. Wayne, IN, on March 6, 1955.  

Dr. Robert Symonds embraced life's journey with curiosity, perseverance, and wisdom.  He was a lifelong learner who took pride in his academic achievements, earning a doctorate in business administration later in life.  As a...