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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

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Fredi Holyfield

Fredi Holyfield

Jul 2, 2020

Fredi F. Holyfield- Age 68, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 due to a hemorrhagic stroke.

She was born in Sikeston, Missouri on March 15, of 1952 to Carlan & Burt Femmer, who preceded her in death.

She married and is survived by Carl Price Holyfield Jr. on Nov.25, 1981, wife of 39 years; daughter, Lee...

Edward Roggenbuck, Jr.

Edward Roggenbuck, Jr.

Jun 27, 2020

Edward Oscar Roggenbuck, Jr. (Ed), age 91, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2020 surrounded by his family.  Ed was born in Chicago, IL January 7, 1929 to Edward O. Roggenbuck, Sr. and Elsie C. (Brown) Roggenbuck.  He attended Carl Schurz High School and worked at Rawlins Radio Corporation factory during World War II where he met...

Joyce Darcangelo

Joyce Darcangelo

Jun 15, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce Joyce Ann Darcangelo peacefully passed away on June 15th, 2020. Joyce was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt.

Joyce was born the second oldest of four children to Woodrow and Marjorie Saunders in Springfield Ohio on September 26th, 1941. As a young woman, Joyce’s talent for music and...

Bonnie Elbert

Bonnie Elbert

Jun 13, 2020

Bonnie Suzanne Elbert (née Rueff), age 77, longtime resident of Pensacola Beach, Florida passed away June 13, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to George Kenneth Rueff and Mary Myrtle Rueff on February 28, 1943.  Bonnie married the love of her life, James...

Capt. Randall Tickle, Usmc (Ret.)

Capt. Randall Tickle, Usmc (Ret.)

Jun 11, 2020

Capt. Randall King Tickle, USMC (ret.), age 86, of Gulf Breeze, was called home peacefully with his family at his side, June 11, 2020.  He was born March 24, 1934 in Bluefield, VA to the late Charles and Lillian Tickle.  Randall was a proud 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran; he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation...

Cdr Thomas Mauney

Cdr Thomas Mauney

Jun 11, 2020

CDR Thomas Charter Mauney (USN, Ret), 92, passed away unexpectedly June 11, 2020, surrounded by his family. A long-time Gulf Breeze, Florida resident, Tom was born in Blairsville, Union County, Georgia on May 6, 1928, the son of Clyde and Irene (Stephens) Mauney.

Tom enlisted in the Navy while in high school and then graduated from North...

Scott Teston

Scott Teston

Jun 10, 2020

Scott Pierce Teston, age 60, of Gulf Breeze, Florida died on June 10, 2020, after fighting cancer. Scott was born on February 15, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Jerry Lindsey Teston and Nancy Catherine Robertson Teston. His father preceded him in death.

Scott was also pre-deceased by his paternal grandparents, Bessie Louise Brown and Lindsey None Teston,...

Margaret Wallace

Margaret Wallace

Jun 8, 2020

Margaret Louise Wallace, age 95, of Niceville, was called home June 08, 2020.  She was born on January 02, 1925, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Dewey and Leona Copeland.  Margaret was known as a loving mother and devoted wife to her husband of 60 years, William M. Wallace, Sr.

She is preceded in death by...

Ida Starkis

Ida Starkis

Jun 7, 2020

Ida Sharon Yolonde Marsh Starkis, age 77, of Mary Esther, entered into the Gates of Glory on June 7, 2020, after an extended battle with COPD which she fought with courage and determination.  She was born on February 04, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, to the late William DeWitt and Mary Glen Marsh. Sharon was a devoted wife to Pete...

Edward Tillmes

Edward Tillmes

Jun 6, 2020

Edward Tillmes, 71, a long-time resident of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 25, 1949 in Salem, New Jersey, Ed entered the United States Air Force and ultimately achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant during his 30-year tenure. His dedication to the military earned...

Rita Anderson

Rita Anderson

May 29, 2020

Rita A. Anderson, age 70, of Navarre, was called home May 29, 2020.  She was born March 06, 1950 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Nolan and Florence Swaney.  Rita graduated from Xenia High School in Ohio.  She was a Manufacturing Technician for a government contractor.  Rita enjoyed fishing and was a proud volunteer of the Navarre Volunteer Fire...

Celia Ross

Celia Ross

May 29, 2020

Celia Patricia "Babe" Ross (nee McCourt), 82 of Navarre, FL Formaly of Burbank., OH, beloved Wife of Melvin; loving mother of Teresa, Timothy (Duscha), Stepson Kevin (fiancée Eileen Nageotte); dear grandma to Devony, Kiera and Stepgrandmother to Jared and Morgan; sister of John McCourt (Ruth- deceased) and Mary Nageotte (Mark); sister-in-law and aunt to many. Retired school teacher for...

Timothy Messinger

Timothy Messinger

May 22, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Timothy Blake Messinger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Austin Reuschle

Austin Reuschle

May 17, 2020

Austin Chad Reuschle, 21, of Navarre, Florida, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2020.  Austin was born on July 24, 1998 on Andrews Air Force Base, Washington D.C.

Austin’s first home was Lajes Field, Azores, a small group of islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.  When he was 1, his family moved to Barksdale Air...

Thomas Chaves

Thomas Chaves

May 16, 2020

Thomas Ray Chaves, 66 years of age, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his home in Navarre, Florida.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years Maria Chaves and daughter, Carina Chaves.  He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Lee Chaves.

Tom was born August 3, 1953 in Oakland, California to the...

Mary Sroufek-Draves

Mary Sroufek-Draves

May 11, 2020

Mary Jane Sroufek-Draves, long time resident of Gulf Breeze, passed away May 11 at home. She was 72.

Born on September 10, 1947, she was the third child of James F. and Catherine M. McSherry.

She is preceded in death by her father, James F. McSherry Sr., her mother, Catherine (McCarthy) McSherry; and her siblings,...

Norma Frick

Norma Frick

May 8, 2020

Service will be private.

Mary Conway

Mary Conway

May 6, 2020

Mary Conway of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on May 6, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Lalarney Leonard

Lalarney Leonard

Apr 27, 2020

LaLarney Lorraine Leonard, age 68, of Gulf Breeze passed away suddenly on April 27, 2020.  She was born February 06, 1952, in Washington, D.C. to the late Paul and Louise Carrick.  LaLarney was proud of her family heritage that can be traced back to the 1600s in Virginia.  She was a direct descendent of  Johannes George Copenhaver, a Revolutionary...

Steven Winfrey

Steven Winfrey

Apr 23, 2020

Steven Winfrey of Pensacola- age 56 passed away March 23, 2020 at the Santa Rosa Health and Rehabilitation Center in Milton, Florida after a 15 year battle with MS.

He was born March 3, 1964 in Harbor City, California to Duane and Tommie Winfrey of Navarre, Florida.

He is survived by two daughters, Caitlin Winfrey of Pensacola and...