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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

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Stephen John "Steve" Tomlin

Stephen John "Steve" Tomlin

Apr 10, 2025

Stephen John Tomlin passed away peacefully at his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida, on April 10, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 62.

Steve was born on April 22, 1962, in Columbia, South Carolina, and went on to build a long career in the automotive industry. He married his high school sweetheart, Tina, and together they built a life full of...

Betty Whisnant

Betty Whisnant

Apr 9, 2025

Betty Loraine Horne Whisnant, born October 20, 1935 in Canton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 89 in Gulf Breeze, FL. She was the daughter of Orville and Loraine Horne and a sister to William O. Horne (m. to Marietta Horne) of Cranford, NJ. Betty’s life was a testament to faith, love, and service,...

Christine Wojcik

Christine Wojcik

Mar 30, 2025

Christine Wojcik

March 18, 1954 – March 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Christine Wojcik, who went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 71.

Born in Utica, New York, on March 18, 1954, Christine was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Chelada) Wojcik. A graduate of Utica...

Gentry Morehead

Gentry Morehead

Mar 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gentry Scott Morehead May 6, 1964 – March 26, 2025

Gentry Scott Morehead, age 60, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.

Born on May 6, 1964, in Pensacola, Florida, Scott was a proud resident of the Gulf Breeze community. He attended Gulf Breeze schools, where he...

Michael James Hamstra

Michael James Hamstra

Mar 24, 2025

Michael James Hamstra, age 57, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2025. As a beloved partner, father, brother, and uncle, Michael was born in Oak Park, Illinois on July 13, 1967. After completing his bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering and his certifications in multimedia and marketing, he held major corporate roles for more than 20 years. His...

Mary Mulroy

Mary Mulroy

Mar 24, 2025

Mary M. Mulroy died peacefully of natural causes on Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 in Gulf Breeze, FL. She was 99.

She was born Mary Margaret Burke in Scranton, Pennsylvania on Feb. 19, 1926, the daughter of John Burke, a railroad worker, and Elizabeth Rush Burke, a housewife. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Brooklyn, NY, where she lived...

Drina Franco

Drina Franco

Mar 21, 2025

Drina Lidia Franco was born in Guantánamo, Cuba, on October 24, 1927, to a large and devoted Catholic family. She was the daughter of Pablo Fernandez and Adela Perez and spent her adolescent years in Guantánamo with her many siblings. Drina was the third of their children.

Her parents, Pablo and Adela, had been sent to Cuba by King Ferdinand and...

Joann Brown

Joann Brown

Mar 20, 2025

Joann Tombrello Brown passed away Thursday, March 20th, 2025. She was 95. Joann was born December 5, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. She moved to Pensacola when she was five years old. Joann is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Vida Tombrello of Pensacola, and her husband, James “Buster” Brown of Gulf Breeze.

Joann is survived by her children Tina...

Shirley Davis

Shirley Davis

Mar 14, 2025

Shirley D. Davis of Gulf Breeze, Florida was born on July 6, 1931, and passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025.

Shirley is survived by her devoted husband of almost 75 years, Allan D. Davis; children, Rad Davis (Yvonne); Beth Parker; and Ron Davis (Rita); grandchildren, Tyler Cummins (Jessica); Sara Stackpole (Dylan); Emily Oberlin...

Colonel Michael Cook , US Army (Retired)

Colonel Michael Cook , US Army (Retired)

Mar 13, 2025

Colonel Michael R. Cook, US Army (Retired), passed away at his home in Pensacola Beach, Florida on March 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Aurora, Illinois to Edward Dominic Cook Jr. and Laura Dene Kohler on July 9, 1941. Shortly after, the family moved to Sikeston, Missouri, where Mike spent his childhood and adolescence. He graduated...

Charles Vincent Varallo, Sr.

Charles Vincent Varallo, Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

Charles Vincent Varallo, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida.

Born on May 15, 1940, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Mr. Varallo led a dynamic and accomplished life marked by professional versatility and personal passion. He began his education at Atlantic City High School and continued at Bordentown Military Academy before attending LaSalle College in Philadelphia....

Debra Zampieri

Debra Zampieri

Mar 6, 2025

Debra Ann Zampieri, 60, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, with her loving family by her side, in Gulf Breeze, FL.

Debra was born on March 11, 1964, to Lawrence and Helen (Cowart) Lindelof in Zion, IL. She had many memorable experiences in her life. Debra enjoyed pageants and was crowned Miss Illinois, traveling, and her family. She became a flight...

Cally Ross

Cally Ross

Mar 6, 2025

Cally Grace Ross, 46, beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother (GiGi), aunt, cousin, and friend to many, was called to her eternal resting place on March 6, 2025. She entered this world on November 4, 1978, in Cottonwood, AZ, born to Lanny Ross and Rene Buford. She was preceded in death by her father, Lanny, and siblings Patricia and David Ross....

Ardell K. Johnson

Ardell K. Johnson

Mar 6, 2025

Ardell Keneth Johnson of Gulf Breeze, Florida was born February 26, 1927. Ardell passed peacefully into the hands of his heavenly Father March 6th and his life will be celebrated Tuesday March 11th at 2:00 pm at Rose Lawn Funeral Home in Gulf Breeze. Visitation will occur 1 hour prior to the service. Pastor Jack Kale will officiate.

Ardell was an...

Joe Hulsey

Joe Hulsey

Mar 6, 2025

Mr. Joe Foy Hulsey, 89, of Gulf Breeze, FL and formerly of Fort Worth, TX, died on Thursday, March 06, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service will be 2 pm, Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, with Rev. Josh McLamb officiating.

After high school, Joe attended the University of Virginia and joined the United States Marine Corps....

Charles "Chuck" Meister

Charles "Chuck" Meister

Mar 2, 2025

Charles Lewis (Chuck) Meister 1/1/1936 – 3/2/2025, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend was born in Fargo, ND to Walter Helmut and Alice Topping Meister.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeannette; sons, Mark (Karen), and Matt (Suzanne); Grandchildren, Brian (Natalie), Adam (Kelley), Daniel (Katie), Hannah (Sean), and Lacy (Jarrett) and 6 great grandchildren.

After graduating from...