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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas

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Gene Webb

Gene Webb

Dec 21, 2021

Gene Webb, age 92, died on December 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Gene will always be remembered as a gentle, honest, steady presence to all who knew him.  His oldest daughter said, “My Daddy, was like a wood burning fireplace that warmed the house.  He was understanding, controlled, balanced and mature.  There was good will, grace, rhythm,...

James Bechtol, Sr.

James Bechtol, Sr.

Dec 19, 2021

Obituary for James Terryl “T. Bubba” Bechtol Sr.:

At some point during the early morning hours of 12/18/2021, beloved father, brother, and friend to many. James Terryl Bechtol Sr. AKA T. Bubba passed though the bonds of this physical world to reunite with his mother Winona “Winny” Bryant in the warmth and glory of southern...

Catherine Mccoy

Catherine Mccoy

Dec 18, 2021

Catherine Ann Conley McCoy, age 69, of Navarre, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family at 9:13pm, Saturday, December 18, 2021, to be with the Lord.  She was born in Urbana, OH, on December 20, 1951 to the late Dela Mae Pennington Conley and Hurcel Conley.

Catherine was a loving wife, mother, sister...

Eugene Copley

Eugene Copley

Dec 13, 2021

Eugene Copley passed away on Dec 13, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

John Workman

John Workman

Dec 12, 2021

John “Johnny” Wallace Workman, 69, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021, after a long battle with cancer, with his wife and children lovingly by his side. Johnny was born on December 10, 1952 to Marie Ward Zecckine in Pensacola, Florida.  Born and raised in Gulf Breeze, Florida.  Johnny served this community from a very...

Raiford Sibley

Raiford Sibley

Dec 11, 2021

Raiford C. Sibley, Quartermaster Seaman, U.S. Navy, WW II Veteran

The author and Covington County lost a very special friend with the passing of Raiford [Ray] Sibley on December 11, 2021. Ray was an honored member of The Greatest Generation, having served in Navy during WW II. He was a longtime resident of the Open Pond area...

Patricia Macleod

Patricia Macleod

Dec 1, 2021

Patricia Eleanor MacLeod, age 95, of Gulf Breeze, was called home December 01, 2021.  Patricia was a true trail Blazer. Migrating from Newfoundland, Canada in 1946 at the age of 25 she began her journey that would eventually lead her to Gulf Breeze Florida. She was fiercely loyal to her family, her faith and her Newfoundland heritage. Pat started...

Joan "Jody" Jaschke

Joan "Jody" Jaschke

Dec 1, 2021

Joan (Jody) Meinz Jaschke, age 94, of Gulf Breeze, passed away in her sleep on December 1, 2021. She was born on September 30, 1927, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Frederick and Clara (Beaudean) Meinz. She was the youngest of 9 children and was very close with her siblings and her many nieces and nephews. She graduated from Central...

Glenn "Mike" Moyer

Glenn "Mike" Moyer

Dec 1, 2021

On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Glenn Michael (Mike) Moyer, loving son, husband and father, passed into the arms of Jesus at age 57 after battling COVID pneumonia.  He passed in Manilla, Philippines where he had been employed.  Mike was born on February 29, 1964 in Sellersville, Pa. to Gerald Lee and Nancy Marie (Meyers) Moyer.  After high school he...

Rebecca Gundrum

Rebecca Gundrum

Nov 27, 2021

Rebecca Murray Gundrum, 69, of Gulf Breeze marched triumphantly into heaven the morning of 27 November 2021.

Born in Deadwood, South Dakota on Christmas Eve 1951 (and referred to as her Christmas Angel by her mother) she grew up to be a master sailor, accomplished equestrian, beauty queen, world traveler, lover of animals and servant of God....

Dorothy Gilbert

Dorothy Gilbert

Nov 26, 2021

Dorothy Jean (Smith) Gilbert, was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 5, 1928, and went to be with her Lord on November 26, 2021. She lived for 93 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Pascal Gilbert, sisters, Rachel Smith Jones, Carol Smith Tedford, her brother Lowrey Smith, and her great-granddaughter Caroline Cobb....

Blanche Butler

Blanche Butler

Nov 20, 2021

Blanche S. Butler, age 85, of Pensacola, FL was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 20, 2021.  She was born December 28, 1935 in Pensacola, FL to the late Rev. and Mrs. L.J. Stewart.  Blanche was saved at a very young age and was a member of Olive Baptist Church.  In her spare time...

Anthony Zilinsky

Anthony Zilinsky

Nov 13, 2021

Major Anthony J. Zilinsky, USAF (ret), 85 of Navarre, FL, passed on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his home after a 9 year battle with cancer.

The son of Anthony J. Zilinsky, Sr and Helen Zilinsky, was born and raised in Hartford, CT and a graduate of the University of CT in 1958 with an Engineering degree....

Charles Belk

Charles Belk

Nov 11, 2021

Charles Stephens Belk

December 11, 1943 - November 11, 2021

Gulf Breeze, Florida - Charles Stephens Belk passed away at home on November 11, 2021.

Born in Beaumont, Texas on December 11,  1943, he  grew up in Camden, Arkansas exploring the countryside where he enjoyed fishing  and hunting along the Ouachita River. He...

Kevin Griffin

Kevin Griffin

Nov 11, 2021

Kevin Ray Griffin, age 51, of Gulf Breeze, was called home after a very brave fight with cancer, on November 11, 2021.  He was born August 01, 1970 in Birmingham, AL to Phillip Ray and Janice Sue Griffin.  Kevin was a graduate of Gulf Breeze High School and attended Pensacola State College where he earned a Master Automobile Technician...

Bradford Donahue

Bradford Donahue

Nov 7, 2021

Brad was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Redington Beach, Florida.

He is survived by his son Dylan Donahue (Christine) Port Saint Lucie, brother -William Donahue (Jayne) Dade City, sister-Leah Steele (Paul) Belleair, Nieces- Kristin Mori, Malia Steele and Nephews- Lloyd-Paul Steele, Evan Steele, and Graham Steele.

He graduated from Seminole High School...

Raymond Gimbut

Raymond Gimbut

Nov 7, 2021

Raymond A. Gimbut, age 100, of Pensacola Beach, FL passed away on November 7, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY.

Raymond served in the US Navy during World War II and also served with the Merchant Marines.  He retired from the US Postal Service after a long career as a Postal Carrier....

Lois Muller

Lois Muller

Nov 2, 2021

Lois Marcia Johnson Muller died November 2, 2021 at West Florida Hospital after a short illness.  She was 90 years old.  Lois was born on November 11, 1930.

Lois was the daughter of Dr. Arthur A. Johnson and Helen Farnham Johnson.  She grew up in Connecticut, attending St. Margaret’s School in Waterbury for 12 years. She attended...

Monica Benjamin

Monica Benjamin

Oct 30, 2021

Monica Benjamin, 56, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away on October 30, 2021. Her warmth, love, and skill with a crochet hook will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donations in Monica's name to Project Linus, a non-profit organization that provides new handmade blankets to children in need. The family...

Jonah Dunn

Jonah Dunn

Oct 30, 2021

Jonah Ryan Dunn was born December 22, in Pensacola, FL. He was the best Christmas gift of 1981.

Jonah graduated from Gulf Breeze High School in 2001.  He loved to play basketball and played all four years. He enjoyed fishing and folk music especially by his idol Bob Dylan.

Jonah is predeceased by...