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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas

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Sharon Hanchett

Sharon Hanchett

Mar 29, 2018

Sharon Joan Hanchett, age 71, Gulf Breeze, FL, died March 29, 2018 at her home following a battle with Cancer. Born July 3, 1946 in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of Ronald and Mary Alice (Manning) Weimer, "Joan" went on to have many wonderful adventures. Perhaps her greatest, was marrying a Navy Submariner, Kenneth J. Hanchett, January 7, 1967. Joan...

Raymond Jowers

Raymond Jowers

Mar 23, 2018

Ray Jowers of Gulf Breeze passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on October 26, 1943 in Eufaula, Alabama as the only child of his parents Bill & Lucille Jowers. Ray is survived by his wife Barbara of 31 years and children: Kelly Jowers Bullock of Pensacola, FL; Raymond...

Urie Peterson

Urie Peterson

Mar 19, 2018

Urie Greer Peterson (MeeMee) went home peacefully to our Heavenly Father, Monday, March 19, 2018 with her family by her side. She passed away at the Villas/Watermark of Gulf Breeze Assisted Living where she had been a resident for 10 years. Mrs. Peterson was born January 5, 1924 in Jamestown, Louisiana. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1941...

David Bonner

David Bonner

Mar 18, 2018

David R. Bonner, age 78, of Jay, Florida passed away March 18, 2018. David was born on June 23, 1939. He retired from Monsanto after 37.5 years as a mechanic and machinist. He was an avid �sherman and loved watching Nascar and drag racing. He also enjoyed �ying kites as a hobby. He was a life long member of...

Shirley Wise

Shirley Wise

Mar 17, 2018

Shirley Jean Wise (Trainor), passed away peacefully on March 17, 2018, in Pensacola, FL at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Floyd Wise; five children, Dana Wise, Darin Wise (Vanessa), Damon Wise (Janet), DeAnn Hammond (Michael) and Daryl Wise (Katie); brother, Danny Trainor (Linda); fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded...

Harry Trachy, Jr.

Harry Trachy, Jr.

Mar 4, 2018

Harry "War Eagle" Trachy, age 79, of Gulf Breeze passed away comfortably on March 4, 2018. Born April 24, 1938 in Birmingham, AL, son of Harry Oliver Trachy, Sr. and Lena Thompson Trachy. He grew up in the West End area of Birmingham where he met the love of his life Patricia Ann Patterson in high school. The couple...

Doug Hadden

Doug Hadden

Mar 1, 2018

George Douglas "Doug" Hadden Doug Hadden of Gulf Breeze passed away March 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born May 9th 1951 in Decatur, Illinois where he lived until joining the Air Force in 1971 serving for 21 years. After retiring from the Air Force Doug settled in Gulf Breeze with his wife and son. Doug...

Henry Willett, Jr.

Henry Willett, Jr.

Mar 1, 2018

Henry Arthur Willett Jr. passed on peacefully at his home in Gulf Breeze on the 1st of March, 2018. He was born in Albany Ga. on August 20th, 1936, and upon graduating Newnan High School moved to Century, FL. to attend Pensacola Junior College. He married Glenda Worley in 1956 and moved to Pensacola to start his family. After...

William Biggs, Sr.

William Biggs, Sr.

Feb 21, 2018

A writer once said fishing is a condition of the mind wherein one cannot have a bad time. That is how William "Billy" Forrest Biggs, Sr. lived his life. He spent his life making sure everyone around him felt the same way. He loved Boats, Buffet, Busch, and Nascar racing. Born in Pensacola, Florida on August 8, 1956 he...

Carmen Troiano

Carmen Troiano

Feb 16, 2018

Carmen Troiano, 81, passed away on February 16, 2018 after a long illness. He was born in Newark, N.J. where he was employed as a police officer and spent most of his career as a Homicide Detective. He is preceded in death by his sister Corinne Petrecca; brothers Victor Troiano and Anthony Troiano. He is survived by his wife,...

Joy Himes

Joy Himes

Feb 16, 2018

Joy Brewer Himes, 93, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. in Pensacola Florida. Born in Ashland, KY to Harry and Etta Brewer and Raised in Lewis County, KY with her brothers Robert, Curtis and twin sisters Jane and Janet. Joy graduated from University of Kentucky with a degree in education and went on to...

Andrew Marino

Andrew Marino

Feb 15, 2018

It is with great sadness I announce the loss of my husband Andrew (Andy) who died peacefully in his home after an extended illness on February 15, 2018. Andy was born on June 25, 1939. He was the son of Philip John Marino and Annie Marion Dimiceli Marino. He was born and raised in Morgan City, Louisiana. He attended...

James Elbert

James Elbert

Feb 12, 2018

James "Jim" Edward Elbert, age 76, longtime resident of Pensacola Beach, passed away February 12, 2018, after a brief, but fierce, battle with ALS, at home in the loving arms of his family. Born on July 2, 1941, in Louisville, KY, to Theodore F. Elbert, Jr. and Margaret H. (Determann) Elbert, Jim married the love of his life, Bonnie...

Katherine Wilburn

Katherine Wilburn

Feb 11, 2018

Katherine (Kathy) Wilburn, a resident of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Ms. Wilburn was born on June 3, 1934 in Athens, TN to LeeVada and Minis Wilburn. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jack Wilburn and Kenneth Wilburn. Kathy is survived by three nieces, Jill Harper of Gulf Breeze, FL;...

Judge Tarbuck

Judge Tarbuck

Feb 7, 2018

Judge Joseph Quincy Tarbuck passed away on February 7, 2018, at his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida. A native of Pennsylvania, he joined the United States Army at age 17 after graduating high school. He served in the artillery unit in the Korean War and survived 37 & 1/2 months as a prisoner of war in North Korea. After...

Rev. Bernhardt

Rev. Bernhardt

Feb 2, 2018

Reverend Adam G. Bernhardt, age 92, of Gulf Breeze, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Born December 28, 1925 in Egg Harbor, NJ, the son of Harry and Lillian Bernhardt. He joined the army in 1944 and served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. After leaving the army he dedicated his life to...

Ralph Pfau

Ralph Pfau

Feb 2, 2018

Ralph L. Pfau, 73 of Gulf Breeze Fl. Passed away Feb 2, 2018 at home. Preceding him in death a brother, Ernest P. Pfau Surviving him are his wife, Candace Pfau and sister Bernice M. Mercier, 4 children Tom Pfau, Kimberly Shy, Paul Pfau, Robert Pfau, 3 grandchildren, Chelsea Shy, Jacob Shy and Felicity Pfau and 2 greatgrandchildren Liam...

James Wiggins

James Wiggins

Jan 29, 2018

James Donald Wiggins (Don) passed away at his home in Gulf Breeze on January 29, 2018. He was born April 30, 1930 in Opp, AL, to James Farron and Ruby Eiland Wiggins. He was a proud Marine, having served during the Korean conflict at the infamous Chosin Reservoir. It was a memory that never left him. He lived much...

Cecelia Smith

Cecelia Smith

Jan 28, 2018

Memorial Service to be held at a later date.