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...

Jun 30, 2022

Julie Ann Day, 66, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, died unexpectedly at home on June 30, 2022. Born in Rosemead, California on January 22, 1956 to Savanna Walter Rich & Rita Julia Mazic Rich. Julie was her father's princess, the youngest of four children and the only girl of the family. Her father's drive and determination was echoed in Julie's...

Jun 26, 2022

Kathy Williams of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Jun 26, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 26, 2022

Marion Frances Strange, age 90, a resident of The Arbors in Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 26, 2022. Born in Lawrence Massachusetts on August 12, 1931, she was the loving daughter of the late Cornelius Frances Collins and Alice Virginia (Cullen) Collins. Marion was the eldest of seven children, and grew up in an extended, Irish-Catholic...

Jun 25, 2022

Marion L. Thompson, 79, of Gulf Breeze, Fl passed away June 25, 2022 in Pensacola, FL.  She was born June 10, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Richard Bryner and Eleanor Bryner.

Marion was a faithful member of the Gulf Breeze Church of Christ.  She was a devoted wife to Daryl for 62 years.  Marion was...

Jun 22, 2022

Rose Marie Hanson Jenkins, 86, passed away peacefully and entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  She was born March 7, 1936, in Dallas, Texas.

She graduated from the University of Portland, in Oregon, with a degree in Sociology.  She proudly served our country as a Navy Lt jg in Norfolk, VA, where she met...

Jun 16, 2022

Beverly Louise Sears Brown, 64, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.  She was born January 29, 1958 in Macon, Georgia to the late Charles Alvin Sears and Frances Louise Sears.  Beverly was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a Licensed Dispensing Optician in the state of Georgia prior to her retirement and move to Gulf Breeze. ...

Jun 15, 2022

Brad McGuire, a physician working in Emergency Medicine and loving father, passed away in a single-car accident on June 15, 2022 at the age of 33 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Brad is survived by his parents, Brad and Kari McGuire; ex-wife Heidi Pizer; future fiancée Kasi Hartman; and four-year-old son Calvin McGuire. The youngest of nine siblings, Brad...

Jun 11, 2022

Jon Porter of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Jun 11, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.