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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas

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Jessie Mcmillan

Jessie Mcmillan

Jul 27, 2021

Jessie Mae Carraway McMillan, age 85, of Gulf Breeze, was called home July 27, 2021.  She was born at home on July 4, 1936 in Sopchoppy, FL to the late Ausley Burl Carraway and Frances Fay Forbes Carraway.  She graduated from Pensacola Junior College as a Licensed Practical Nurse in her early 50’s and afterwards worked at a nursing...

William Semaine

William Semaine

Jul 25, 2021

William “Billy” John Semaine, age 64, of Gulf Breeze, was called home July 25, 2021.  He was born December 23, 1956, in Manchester, England, to Dorothy and the late William Robert Semaine.  Billy was a graduate of Milton High School.  After which he volunteered for 14 years at Gulf Breeze Baptist Hospital, where he later worked in food service...

Florence Winstanley

Florence Winstanley

Jul 24, 2021

Florence Winstanley passed away on July 24, 2021. She was a resident at The Beacon of Gulf Breeze for the past 12 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Ann Winstanley of Detroit, Michigan, and her sister, Beverly Hammond of Palm Coast, Florida. Florence was born in Detroit, Michigan, and a graduate of St. Anthony High School....

Tsgt. William "Bill" Curtis, Sr., Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. William "Bill" Curtis, Sr., Usaf (Ret.)

Jul 23, 2021

William Grant “Bill” Curtis, Sr. of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Bill was born on February 26, 1938 in North Canaan, CT to the late Louis G. and Margaret Curtiss. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years from August 1955 to August 1975 and was...

"Chris" Padgett

"Chris" Padgett

Jul 18, 2021

John Christopher “Chris” Padgett, age 40, of Mary Esther, Florida, was called home unexpectedly on July 18, 2021.  He was born January 30, 1981, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Donald and Marilyn Padgett.  Chris was a U.S. Army Veteran, an aspiring writer,and an accomplished woodworker.  Most of all he was a proud father who shared his love for chess...

Robert Marler, Jr.

Robert Marler, Jr.

Jun 30, 2021

Bob Marler, Jr., 79, of Gulf Breeze Florida passed away on June 30, 2021. He was born in Pensacola May 9, 1942. He attended Escambia county High School and graduated Troy State University. He was an Eagle Scout and USAF Veteran. He was an avid Billfisherman, golfer, and world traveler. Bob retired as an executive from GTE World Headquarters and...

Freda Cox

Freda Cox

Jun 29, 2021

Freda Cox, 91, was called to heaven on June 29, 2021. She was born in Germany and crossed the iron curtain on her own as a young girl. She was sponsored to come to America, where she became a U.S. Citizen. She retired from LabCorp. She was very talented, being a mother, a good cook, gardener, and seamstress. She...

Capt. Earl Pelham, Usmc (Ret.)

Capt. Earl Pelham, Usmc (Ret.)

Jun 28, 2021

Capt. Earl Wayne Pelham, USMC (Ret.), age 77, of Pensacola Beach, FL, was called home peacefully of natural causes on June 28, 2021, in Pensacola, Fl.  His wife was at his side.

He was born on February 29, 1944, in FT. Knox, KY to the late Earl and Mary Ella Smith Pelham.

Earl graduated from...

Michael Bamberg

Michael Bamberg

Jun 23, 2021

Michael Bamberg of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Jun 23, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dr. Andrew Kees

Dr. Andrew Kees

Jun 15, 2021

From your wife, MaryBeth:

Andrew, you came into my life when I did not even know I needed you, you brought out the best in me and gave me new hope. Our years together were so full of love, adventure, and memories that I will never forget.  You were always there for me. Your love for me...

Kara Petersen

Kara Petersen

Jun 10, 2021

Kara Lynn Petersen, age 46, of Gulf Breeze, was called home June 10, 2021.  She was born June 17, 1974 in Irving, Texas, to John Fisher and Priscilla Guess.  She is preceded in death by her son, Heath Bobbitt.  Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 26 years, Ken Petersen; daughter, Sidney Alberter; mother, Priscilla...

Hugh Webb

Hugh Webb

May 30, 2021

Hugh Webb lived on Soundshore Dr. in Navarre, Florida, for the last 17 years, but it tells not how he lived, for he was his father's pride and joy.  A life well-lived begins in the foundations of one's youth.  Such was the case for Hugh, growing up in the countryside of Northeast Ohio with its orchards, fields, oak forests,...

Mitchell Grant

Mitchell Grant

May 29, 2021

Mitchell Bruce Grant, age 23, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, was called home to his Savior on May 29, 2021, in Pensacola, Fl. He was affectionately known by many as “Mitch” and was born in Pensacola, Fl. on May 30, 1997, to Kevin & Jennifer Grant. He attended Gulf Breeze High School and was a proud graduate of the Raider High School Class of 2014....

Christian Rapp Jr.

Christian Rapp Jr.

May 27, 2021

Christian Anthony Rapp Jr., 36, of Gulf Breeze, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on May 27, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1984, in Paterson, NJ.  He spent his early childhood in New Jersey before moving to Gulf Breeze in 1995. Chris is survived by his wife, Heather Rapp, his mother, Lusetta Rapp, his sister, Jessica Rapp,...

Michael Brown

Michael Brown

May 25, 2021

Michael Frank Brown, known as “Mickey,” age 61, died in his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida, on May 25, 2021. He was a 1977 graduate of Gulf Breeze High School. He went on to earn an Associates' Degree from Santa Fe Community College. A lifelong “Breezer,” Mr. Brown worked for 40 years in HVAC and property maintenance services in...

Julia Petty

Julia Petty

May 22, 2021

Julia Sybil Bailey Petty, age 92, of Gulf Breeze, was called home to her Lord and Savior whom she devoted her life to, May 22, 2021.  She was born August 26, 1926 in Harnett County, NC to the late Fred Bailey and Ruby Stewart Jones.  Julia was a lifelong resident of Durham, NC before moving to Florida for health...

Roger Garnjobst

Roger Garnjobst

May 18, 2021

Roger Marcks Garnjobst passed away on May 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Garnjobst and Marie Garnjobst, and sister, Marclene Eckhart, all from Spencer, Iowa. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Coralie Sue (Von Housen) Garnjobst, son, Steven Garnjobst and his wife, Laura (Steine) Garnjobst; granddaughters, Nicole and Marisa Garnjobst, of  Minneapolis, Minnesota....

Dennis Allen

Dennis Allen

May 16, 2021

Dennis Clifton Allen, age 70, of Morgan Hill, CA, was called home May 16, 2021.  He was born November 19, 1950, in Laurel, MS to the late Clifton Dewitt and Stella Ruth Price Allen.  Dennis Allen is a follower of Jesus Christ, was a longtime member of Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL and a member of Bethel Church of...

Daniel Turner

Daniel Turner

May 9, 2021

Daniel Francis Turner, Jr., age 76, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, was called home peacefully with his wife at his side May 09, 2021.  He was born May 23, 1944, in Cullman, Alabama to the late Daniel, Sr. and Marie Handcock Turner.  Danny attended high school at Hewitt Trussville, Trussville, Alabama.  He later attended the University of Montevallo.  He was...

Catherine Corallo

Catherine Corallo

May 4, 2021

Catherine Marie (Sabat) Corallo, 61, passed away on May 4, 2021, surrounded by her children in Navarre, Florida. She was born on March 5, 1960, to Stanley and Irmgard (Rose) Sabat of Windsor Locks, Connecticut where she was raised. She married Marc Corallo in 1981, and they raised three sons, Ben, Chris, and Daniel, and a daughter Emily in...