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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas

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Raymond Murphy

Raymond Murphy

Jul 6, 2011

Raymond Robert Murphy 1955 - 2011 Raymond Robert "Charlie Ocean" Murphy, Jr., 55, died July 6, 2011 with his family by his side. Robert was born on October 15, 1955, a native of Gulf Breeze, FL; Robert moved to Mobile in his early 20's to continue a lifelong successful career in radio broadcasting. A local radio celebrity, his career...

Julia Windley

Julia Windley

Jul 5, 2011

Julia B. Windley, 90 of Gulf Breeze, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was a long time member of the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church. Julia was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, CDR William Duke Windley. Surviving Julia are her two sons, Jon Windley, his wife Terri Peters-Windley, Rod Windley, and his wife...

Richard Agostin

Richard Agostin

Jun 19, 2011

Richard Calvert Agostin, 81, died peacefully in Gulf Breeze, Florida on June 19 , 2011. Previously of Franklin County, Maine; Orleans Parish, Louisiana and Westchester County, New York, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, was a 32nd degree Mason, attended Columbia University and was commissioned in the U.S. Army in 1954. He continued in...

Marcus Smith-Ndong

Marcus Smith-Ndong

Jun 18, 2011

Marcus Shabaka Smith-NDong, 19, of Gulf Breeze passed away. Marcus was a graduate of Gulf Breeze High School Class of 2010 and he also attended Navarre High School where he played football and wrestled. Upon completion of high school he joined the Florida Army National Guard. He completed training at Ft. Jackson, SC, Ft. Lee, VA and then Ft....

Mary Copeland

Mary Copeland

Jun 17, 2011

Mary Alice McCollough Copeland, age 70, passed peacefully early Friday June 17, 2011. She was born on December 5, 1940 in Gulfport, MS but called Gulf Breeze, Fl home for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert and her father who was so dear to her. She is survived by her mother, 3...

George Watson

George Watson

Jun 13, 2011

George E. Watson, age 81, of Pensacola, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, June 13, 2011, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Marshall, Texas to Richard Hunter Watson and Ila Knowling Watson. George married the love of his life Beverly Reamer Watson on January 12, 1973 in Pensacola. He was preceded in death...

Donald Lawrence

Donald Lawrence

Jun 7, 2011

GULF BREEZE - Donald R. Lawrence, 74, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2011, in Pensacola. A longtime resident of Gulf Breeze, FL, he was born and raised in New Bedford, MA. He was the son of the late Dora Lawrence, of New Bedford. He was a retired Chief Master Sgt. in the US Air Force Reserve, based at...

John Bouffard

John Bouffard

Jun 7, 2011

John Henry "Jack" Bouffard left behind the pain and suffering and embarked on a flight to eternal rest early Tuesday morning, 7 June 2011. Married in 1954, Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Glenda, a saucy Southern Belle from Alabama. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., 80 years ago, Jack joined the U.S. Army in 1947; assigned to...

Opal Barnes

Opal Barnes

Jun 7, 2011

Visitation Visitation Rose Lawn Funeral Home 2942 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL  32563 Thursday, June 9, 2011 5:00 PM Service Funeral Service Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church 75 Fairpoint Drive Gulf Breeze, FL  32561 Friday, June 10, 2011 12:00 PM Cemetery Burial Rose Lawn Cemetery 2942 Gulf...

Warren Anderson

Warren Anderson

Jun 2, 2011

Warren G. Anderson, age 89, Gulf Breeze, was called to be with the Lord on June 2, 2011. He was under the care of the attentive staff of The Blake Assisted Living and Emerald Coast Hospice. Warren is preceded in death by his wife Marge Lout Anderson; Betty Enriquez, the wife of his 3 children; parents, Henry and Emma...

William Crowson, Iii

William Crowson, Iii

May 28, 2011

William A. "Bud" Crowson, III age 64 of Pensacola, FL also Birmingham, AL passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Born in Birmingham, AL to the late William Andrew and Edith "Wells" Crowson. Bud was a Vietnam War Veteran in the Marine Corps, and received many honors and medals. Bud is survived by two sons Shawn W. Crowson, of...

Ruth Desmond

Ruth Desmond

May 25, 2011

Ruth Desmond , Nana or Nannie, as she was known, a long-time resident of Pensacola Beach was born September 5, 1921, in Woodsville, New Hampshire. The daughter of the late Wilfred J. and Francis D. Larty, she married the late Jeremiah W. Desmond in November 1945. She died peacefully on the 25th day of May 2011 surrounded by her...

Mary Fallo

Mary Fallo

May 25, 2011

Mary Ann Fallo, 93, of Destin, Fl died May 25, 2011 following a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1917 in New Haven, CT to Pasquale and Gennie Nargi. Mary was from a family of nine children: brothers, Carmen Nargi, Baptist Nargi, Armand Nargi, Martin Nargi and Bernard Nargi; and sisters, Josephine Triumfo, Edith Pantani and Adeline Balzano....

Garland Toomer

Garland Toomer

May 20, 2011

While surrounded by his loving family, Garland Wallace "GW" Toomer, 80, was called peacefully home to our Lord on Frday evening, 20 May, 2011. GW was born on 8, February, 1931, in Denton, TX to Boss and Ethel Toomer. He joined the US Navy in 1948 at the age of 17 as a machinist mate and later transitioned into...

Joyce Michael

Joyce Michael

May 16, 2011

Joyce Elaine Michael, 67, of Navarre, FL died May 16, 2011 in Gainesville, FL after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born November 13, 1943 in Mobile, AL to Marvin Ernest Brooks and Edith Turner Brooks. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Thomas C. Michael. A devoted mother and homemaker, Joyce enjoyed...

John Sears

John Sears

May 14, 2011

John F. Sears "Frank" 1957 - 2011 John Franklin Sears, 53, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on May 14, 2011as a result of a tragic accident. Frank as he was known, was the son of Jerry Doyle "J.D." Sears and Margaret Mitchell. Frank was employed at Vannoy's Tires in Pensacola and previously at The Market on Pensacola Beach....

Ronald Richards

Ronald Richards

May 11, 2011

Ron Richards, Certified Financial Planner, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Ron was born July 31, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, and grew up in Mountain Brook, Alabama. He was the son of Allen Louis Richards and Eva England Richards. Ron attended Shades Valley High School in Birmingham, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama. He...

Joan Gunn

Joan Gunn

May 9, 2011

Joan Elaine Hermann Gunn was born in Orange, New Jersey May 26, 1926. She is survived by her husband John; daughters, Laura Gunn Catterton (Allen), Victoria Gunn Street (Audie) and Rebecca Gunn; son Bruce Gunn (Luz); grandchildren, Alex Dunlop, Casey Street, Lukas Street, Lindsay Street and Alan Gunn; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Brown. Preceding her in death are her...

Martha Turner

Martha Turner

May 2, 2011

Martha Donaldson Turner of Gulf Breeze, passed away on May 2, 2011. She was born and raised in Pensacola and lived in Gulf Breeze. Martha will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Martha worked in the restaurant and service industry in the Pensacola area. She was an active member of the Pensacola Beach Elks...

Lucille Jowers

Lucille Jowers

Apr 29, 2011

Lucille T. Jowers, 91, of Pensacola, FL, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 29, at Baybreeze Nursing Home, Gulf Breeze, FL. She was born on February 23, 1920, in Ashford, AL. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sgt. William P. Jowers, Jr. She is survived by her only son, Raymond M. Jowers, Sr. (Barbara), and Grandchildren,...