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Barbara "Bobbie" Godwin

Barbara "Bobbie" Godwin

Mar 27, 2023

Barbara Louise Pinney Godwin, 85, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away peacefully, in her home, surrounded by family on March 27, 2023.

Barbara, known by all as ‘Bobbie’, was born in Pensacola, FL, February 1, 1938, to James Shirley Pinney and Annie Louise (Barnes).

She is preceded in death by her...

Colby Vinson

Colby Vinson

Mar 19, 2023

Colby Vinson 24,  of Navarre, Florida passed away on Sunday, Mar 19, 2023.

Colby was a kind, gentle and loving man.  He always greeted you with a smile that would light up a room.  His laughter was contagious.  He loved his daughter more than life.  He loved his family and friends and was always there to lend...

Janice Haywood

Janice Haywood

Mar 19, 2023

Janice Claire Haywood was born in Paterson, NJ on January 22,1950, known to family and friends as Jan, went to be with the lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the age of 73.   She peacefully passed away with her husband and children by her side throughout that day.  She was a loving wife of 51 years, wonderful mother,...

Donna Zloba

Donna Zloba

Mar 13, 2023

Donna Elizabeth (née Buttelwerth) Zloba, born and raised in the North Fairmount neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023 in her Gulf Breeze, Florida home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul John Zloba, with whom she shared an incredible love story that began in their sixth and seventh grades.  Donna was...

Jack Cook

Jack Cook

Mar 6, 2023

Jack Lee Cook, of Gulf Breeze, FL, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, March 6, 2023.  He left our world surrounded by his wife, four children and all his precious grandkids.

Born on March 14, 1956, in Bedford, Indiana, Jack lived his life for his family.  He spent his early years in Indiana...

Craig Adams

Craig Adams

Mar 6, 2023

In loving memory of Craig Anthony Adams.

Craig passed away on March 6, 2023 at his home in Gulf Breeze, FL. A loving father, grandfather, and husband with a generous spirit, Craig’s memory will continue to be honored in the hearts of his large extended family and many friends. A New Orleans native, Craig called Florida home...

Harriett Gilbreath

Harriett Gilbreath

Mar 4, 2023

Harriett Brown Gilbreath, 95, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2023.  Harriett was born November 25th,1927 in Bradford, PA.

Harriett was preceded in death by her husband, Lynton Gilbreath, and her son Robert Gilbreath.

Harriett is survived by four children: Paul Gilbreath (Karen) of Gulf Breeze, Florida, James Gilbreath (Deanna) of DeSoto, Wisconsin, Michael Gilbreath...

Kaden Bishop

Kaden Bishop

Mar 2, 2023

Kaden Jace Bishop passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023; He was 19 years old. Kaden was born on June 8, 2003 in Marietta, GA. Kaden graduated high school early at the age of 17 and also worked toward a Welding Certificate at Locklin Technical College during that time.

Kaden had a heart for animals, nature, family,...

Ann Bowen

Ann Bowen

Feb 24, 2023

Ann Moore Bowen passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023.  Ann was born on July 28, 1926 in Alpharetta, Georgia to Payton Randolph Moore and Roane Burnett Moore.  Ann is predeceased by her husband Ralph S. Bowen.  She is survived by her son Mark McDaniel, his wife Lisa, three grandchildren Mark S. McDaniel (Pensacola), Kristy Velazquez (Tampa), and Max...

Gay Corte

Gay Corte

Feb 21, 2023

Gay Elizabeth May Rockwood Corte, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 21. She was born May 19, 1937, in Grey Lynn, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. She attended St. Francis Catholic School until moving to Hillsdale, Michigan in 1946. She graduated from Hillsdale High School, attended Hillsdale College for two years as a music major and graduated...

Carolyn Kirkpatrick

Carolyn Kirkpatrick

Feb 19, 2023

Carolyn Kirkpatrick, 83, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on February 19, 2023, in the presence of her family.  A long-time resident of Gulf Breeze, Carolyn was born in Huntsville, AL on July 28, 1939, to Chester Craft and Hattie Sue Finley.  She was married for 52 years to Tommie Kirkpatrick, who preceded her in death in 2016.  She...

Norman Garrison, Jr.

Norman Garrison, Jr.

Feb 19, 2023

Norman Garrison of Pensacola Beach, Florida passed away on Feb 19, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Carol Kinkle

Carol Kinkle

Feb 13, 2023

Carol Jean Kinkle, 75, of Navarre, Florida passed away February 13, 2023.  She was born January 22, 1948 in McKenzie, Tennessee to the late John and Virginia Barker.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Barker.

Carol is survived by her husband, Gary Kinkle of Navarre, Florida; son, Roger Kinkle...

Junior Sims

Junior Sims

Feb 9, 2023

Junior D. Sims, Sr. 84, of Pace, Florida passed away February 9, 2023.  He was born November 15, 1938 in Checotah, Oklahoma; the middle son of the late Oscar and Maggie Sims.  Shortly after Juniors birth, the Sims family moved to Sweetwater, Texas where he grew up in a small town atmosphere.

In August 1957, Junior joined...

Richard Opiela

Richard Opiela

Feb 6, 2023

Richard Ray Opiela was born on September 8, 1927, in Curtisville, Pennsylvania to Frank and Mary Opiela of West Derry Township, Pennsylvania. He departed from this earth to meet his Lord and Savior at the age of 95 on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Richard was a resident of Santa Rosa County since 1979. Following his high school...

Carolyn O'Connell

Carolyn O'Connell

Feb 4, 2023

Carolyn White O’Connell, age 81 of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 at Bay Breeze Nursing Facility.  She was born on August 14, 1941 in Jackson, Ms.  She was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Julie White of Lexington, Ms.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Tom O’Connell.  She is...

Charles Brown

Charles Brown

Feb 1, 2023

Charles Raymond Brown, 74, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away February 1, 2023.  He was born July 1, 1948 in Pensacola, Florida.

Charles attended Pensacola Junior College and served in the United States Navy.  He worked in finance as a business manager.  Charles was a fisherman and enjoyed hunting.

Charles is preceded in death by...

Alastair Taylor

Alastair Taylor

Jan 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alastair “At” Lovat Taylor on Jan. 31, 2023 in Gulf Breeze, FL.  Born in Rumford, ME on Jun. 30, 1934, At was the youngest son of Kenneth Austin Taylor and Annie Murray McLeod.  He was predeceased by brothers David Fraser Taylor; and Alexander “Sandy” Douglas Taylor.

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Martha Harris

Martha Harris

Jan 28, 2023

Martha C. (Tot) Harris, 96, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023.  She was born on January 21, 1927, in St. Louis, MO to Harry and Genevieve Carter.  At the age of 5, her family relocated to Jacksonville, FL. She was a Landon High Lionette before receiving her bachelor’s degree as part of the first graduating class from Florida...

Robert "Bob" Daniels

Robert "Bob" Daniels

Jan 26, 2023

Robert  “Bob” was the first child of Ward Taylor Daniels and Etha Pearl Hurd.  Although the family lived on a farm in Wells Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, Bob was born in Moulton at the home of Etha’s parents, 412 North Main Street.  Bob was soon joined by two sisters Ruth (Smith), Barbara (Payne), and a brother Stuart (Dorla).  All...

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