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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

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Joe Hulsey

Joe Hulsey

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....

Charles "Chuck" Meister

Charles "Chuck" Meister

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...

Karen "Kim" Allen

Karen "Kim" Allen

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...

Pauline Ferrell

Pauline Ferrell

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...

Margaret Dickinson

Margaret Dickinson

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...

David F. Whelchel

David F. Whelchel

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...

Robert Symonds

Robert Symonds

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...

Thomas Louis Dunn

Thomas Louis Dunn

Feb 1, 2025

Thomas Louis “Tommy” Dunn, age 52, of Navarre, Florida, passed away on February 1, 2025. A retired New York City firefighter, Tommy dedicated his life to service, compassion, and unwavering bravery.

Tommy proudly served with the FDNY, assigned to Engine 240 in Brooklyn. His courage and dedication were especially evident in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, where...

Matthew Boolos

Matthew Boolos

Jan 30, 2025

     Matthew James Boolos, 31, passed away on January 30, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born November 16, 1993 (St. Matthew's Day) in Escondido, California. Matthew spent most of his life in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where he graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School in 2012. Matthew served as a Corps Commander in the FWBHS Junior...

Stephen Alan "Steve" Elbert

Stephen Alan "Steve" Elbert

Jan 28, 2025

Steve was born on January 11, 1955, at NAS Hospital Pensacola, Florida. He lived a life filled with music, adventure, and laughter. A talented musician, he found joy in playing the guitar and creating humorous songs for family and friends. Steve’s love for music was matched by a passion for the sea; as a mariner, he embraced the open water...

Donald McGowan

Donald McGowan

Jan 25, 2025

Donald Charles McGowan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 6, 1951, to Charles and Lois McGowan, Graduated Clairton High School in 1969 and was a member of the award winning Clairton High School Band. Don was known for his fun-loving personality and deep appreciation for his...

Arlan Gehman

Arlan Gehman

Jan 20, 2025

     Arlan Elton Gehman, 83, of Southwest Ranches, FL returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father on January 20, 2025. 

     Arlan was born on May 16, 1941 in Macungie, Pennsylvania, to Elton and Emma Snyder Gehman, where he spent his formative boyhood years in the rolling, lush land of his ancestors of Swiss Mennonite descent. He attended...

David LaViolette

David LaViolette

Jan 16, 2025

LaViolette, David F. died surrounded by his family on January 16, 2025, at age 83. David was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on October 12, 1941, and is predeceased by David LaViolette, Marie LaViolette, JoAnn LaViolette, and Marguerite (Muggs) LaViolette-Armstrong. David is survived by his loving wife, Barbara LaViolette; step-son, Steven Nord; sisters: Helen LaViolette-Pfefferle (Robert), Sara LaViolette-Sirmon (Patrick), Mary Pat...

Joaquin Lubkowitz

Joaquin Lubkowitz

Jan 15, 2025

Joaquin Alfredo Lubkowitz was born November 09, 1940 in Caracas Venezuela to German parents Joseph & Gertrude Lubkowitz. He attended La Salle Catholic High School in Venezuela and graduated in 1958 at the top of his class. He then attended Columbia University in New York City to study advanced English. He proceeded to the University of Louisville, Kentucky where he...

Imogene "Jean" Monroe

Imogene "Jean" Monroe

Jan 14, 2025

     Imogene (Jean) Marie Monroe passed peacefully into the Loving Arms of her Savior at sunrise on January 14, 2025, in her home in Navarre, Florida. 

     Jean was born on March 5, 1935 in Linn, Missouri, the only child of Opal Mary Baker Carwile and Paul Edward Carwile, who preceded her in death. Jean is survived by her...