Dec 31, 2019

Maj. Jay Forrest Thompson, USAF (Ret.), age 73, of Gulf Breeze, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  He was born March 14, 1946 and was from Leawood, Kansas.  He attended Flint Elementary School, Shawnee Mission East, and ultimately graduated from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas with a B.S. in Zoology.  Jay...

Dec 27, 2019

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they are comforted.” Matthew 5:4

Phyllis Ilene Adkins of Gulf Breeze, FL gained her wings December 27, 2019, at the age of 83.

Phyllis was born December 19, 1936, in Union City, Indiana. She graduated from Jackson High School class of 1954. Phyllis continued her...

Dec 25, 2019

James Benjamin Braddy was born to James Junior and Simmie Eva Braddy, in Ocala, FL on February 7, 1963.

He joined the United States Air Force in 1981 and served in Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield, and Operation Desert Storm. After 9 years in the Air Force, he transitioned into the Army as a Warrant Officer...

Dec 25, 2019

Lena (Lee) Vermeille Lide Noland, 89, stepped into eternity to spend Christmas with our Savior on December 25, 2019.

She is survived by four children and their spouses: Rev. Doug (Penny) Noland, Dr. Tom (Robin) Noland, Dr. Ed (Cathy) Noland, and Robyn Noland (Rev. Stuart) Condra; two sisters: Dr. Ilda Hall and Bobbie Sweeney; eight grandchildren; nine...

Dec 22, 2019

William “Bill” Henry Brown, age 85, of Gulf Breeze, was called home December 22, 2019 with his family at his side.  He was born on September 13, 1934, to the late Raymond and Pearletta Brown in Pensacola, FL.  Bill graduated from Pensacola High School, class of 1953.  He attended Pensacola Junior College for two years before accepting a position...

Dec 21, 2019

Andrew-Michael McKenzie Davis, 31

(Sparky Gillan)

March 8, 1988-December 21,2019

Andrew, the most pure, beautiful only son of Julia and Michael Gillan became too tired to fight on. Andrew was a lifelong Southeast Pirate and an honorary member of the Class of 2006.Fate changed everything for Andrew when he was involved in a tragic...

Dec 20, 2019

Barry L. Brubaker, age 79, of Gulf Breeze, cherished husband, father, “Papaw” and friend passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 20, 2019.  He was born December 11, 1940, in Pratt, Kansas the first child of James “Jim” Leon Brubaker and Maudie Marie Johnson Brubaker.  He grew up in Sawyer, Kansas working on his dad’s dairy and wheat...

Dec 16, 2019

Elaine Jones Patton was born on January 17, 1930 and passed from this earthly life to life everlasting with Jesus on December 16, 2019. Elaine was born to Adelaide Proctor Jones and Stanley E. Jones, Sr. in Knoxville, TN.  She was raised in Montgomery, AL where she graduated from Margaret Booth School in 1949, a college preparatory school for...

Dec 14, 2019

Jose F Fernandez, age 92, was called home December 14, 2019. He was born March 3, 1927 in Havana Cuba, to the late Avelino and Maria Fernandez. He migrated to the US in 1974 , retired from Coca Cola after a long career.

Jose Fernandez married his late wife Rosa M Fernandez in 1953. He was an...

Dec 13, 2019

Lydia M. Weeks, age 91, of Gulf Breeze, was called home December 13, 2019.  She was born to Edwin and Rosalie Mathews on October 28, 1928 in Alexandria, LA.  Raised on a cotton farm in Alexandria, Lydia had a passion for education and writing.  She attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School where she graduated second in her class. ...

Dec 13, 2019

Mary Adele Hampton May, born March 3, 1929 in Ellaville, Georgia to Reverend and Mrs. Bernie H. Hampton, passed way on December 13, 2019. Oldest of three girls, sisters Sue Marie Hampton Brooks, and Bernice Hampton Sims (deceased). She moved extensively around the south due to her father’s church appointments. Mary attended Huntingdon College and graduated from the University...

Dec 12, 2019

Margie W. Porter, 92, of Gulf Breeze, Fl, transitioned gloriously into the arms of Jesus, December 12, 2019 in her home. Margie was born in Atmore, Alabama to the late Roy and Pearl Caylor. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ernest Porter,her beloved son Jimmy, her sister Lucille Steadham, and brother Billy Caylor. Margie...

Dec 10, 2019

Msgt. Michael J. Mann USAF (Ret.), age 69, of Navarre, was called home suddenly on December 10, 2019.  He was born June 12, 1950 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Eleanor Brodkorb Mann.  “Mike,” was a proud U.S. Air Force retiree.  He enlisted in 1970 and retired in 1991 from his final assignment at Eglin Air Force...

Dec 9, 2019

Anna “Boots” Bookout Bonifay passed from this world on Monday, December 9, 2019. She has recently been a resident of Sandy Ridge Nursing Home in Milton, FL. Boots and her husband Edward were residents of Gulf Breeze, Florida for more than 60 years.

“Boots” retired from Santa Rosa County after many years in the tag office. She...

Dec 8, 2019

Robert Melton Reagan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 8 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.

Rob was born on April 1, 1957 in Birmingham, AL, grew up in Gadsden, AL and was a longtime resident of Gulf Breeze, FL.   He graduated from the...