Arthur Olsen, Jr.

Jul 28, 2013

When Arthur K "Oley" Olsen, Jr. departed this world on July 28, 2013, he left a trail of laughter and affection. Born August 26, 1932, "Oley" was raised in Washington, DC. He learned to fly in his teens, attended the University of Maryland but interrupted his schooling by joining the Navy to fly in the Korean War. While on...

Marie Fox

Jul 25, 2013

Marie was born on July 27, 1927 to Walter and Carrie Hayes in Maysville, KY. She passed away peacefully in her home after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. Marie enjoyed telling stories of growing up working in her parents' grocery store and her grandmothers' bar. She met and married John Fox there, and had a wonderful...

Maybelle Ford

Jul 25, 2013

Maybelle Buchanan Ford, 76, of Gulf Breeze, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on July 25, 2013. Maybelle grew up in Americus Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Elementary Education. Go Dawgs! Upon graduation she moved to the beautiful white beaches of Pensacola. Maybelle immediately took to enjoying her surroundings...

William Bowling

Jul 25, 2013

William Gary Bowling, 68, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Pensacola, Florida. Gary proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot and subsequently retired with numerous awards, including 3 purple hearts. He is survived by his wife, Fusako Bowling. Services will be held at Rose Lawn Funeral Home on...

"Smitty" Smith, Jr

Jul 23, 2013

Francis Emmett Smith, Jr., "Smitty", to his friends and family, has gone home to be with the "Lord". Smitty was loved by everyone and will be sorely missed. He was born November 22, 1940 and was a lifelong resident of Pensacola. Smitty is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Ginger, his mother, Helen J. Smith, son, Jeff...

C. Stanford, Sr.

Jul 19, 2013

C. Edward Stanford, Sr. 88, of Pensacola died on July 19, 2013 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cookie Stanford, his one living sister Dean Arnold of Dothan, Alabama, his children C. Edward Stanford, Jr., Dianne Johnson (Michael), Stan Stanford (Judith),...

Anabel Baker

Jul 18, 2013

Anabel Baker, 97, of Gulf Breeze, Fl passed away on July 18, 2013. She is survived by son, Richard Baker (Laverne) of Gulf Breeze. No local services are planned.

Steven Md

Jul 16, 2013

Steven Matthew Rolfes, MD, 48, passed away at his home in Gulf Breeze (Pensacola) Florida on July 16, 2013 after a 15 month battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma (kidney cancer). Steve was preceded in death by his mother Sharon Carrelli Rolfes of Cincinnati and Montgomery, Alabama. He is survived by his father, George and step-mother Mary Blessing Schwartz of...

Ida Sergent

Jul 8, 2013

Pauline Sergent, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 8, 2013 after an extended period of illness. She was born on May 22, 1927 in Bourbon County, Kentucky to Cecil Sosby and Hazel Garrison Sosby. She was a long time resident of Astor, Florida prior to moving to Gulf Breeze in January 2011. Mrs. Sergent...

Mary Fulton

Jul 7, 2013

Visitation Visitation White Column Funeral Home 1115 Clayton Road Mableton, GA  30126 Sunday, July 14, 2013 1:00 PM Service Funeral Service White Column Funeral Home 1115 Clay Road Mableton, GA  30126 Sunday, July 14, 2013 3:00 PM Cemetery Burial Mozley Memorial Gardens Lithia Springs, GA

Marion Ard

Jul 6, 2013

Marion "Jack" Ard, 88, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully at a local hospital. He was born in Pensacola, FL to Mary Jane and Aaron Ard on July 24, 1924. He grew up in the Myrtle Grove area surrounded by many friends and several cousins. He married his high school sweetheart and then enlisted in the Navy in 1941....

Ernest Stiller

Jun 28, 2013

May the road rise up to meet you, the wind always be at your back, the sun shine upon your sweet face, the rains always fall softly on your fields, may God hold you in the palm of His hand

John Huckestein

Jun 27, 2013

On Thursday June 27, 2013, John Leo Huckestein was called home to be with his heavenly Father. Born January 21, 1936 to the late John Henry and Gertrude Huckestein in Pittsburgh, PA. He leaves to cherish his memories: three brothers, James, Thomas, William as well as several friends and colleagues in the NASA Houston TX and Navarre FL area....

John Gunn

Jun 24, 2013

Colonel John Alan Gunn (USMC, ret), 82, of Gulf Breeze, left this earth on June 24, 2013 and into the arms of his heavenly Father. John was a man of honor, pride, and integrity. He was a dedicated Marine, community advocate, and devoted family man. He faithfully served his country, his church, and his community. He fought his debilitating...

Leon Reese, Sr

Jun 22, 2013

Leon R Reese, Sr. age 93 of Gulf Breeze, Florida, formerly of Birmingham, passed away June 22, 2013 at home. He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Hazel, sons Leon, Jr. (Thelma) and Ray (Amy), three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren and his brother, Doug. Mr. Reese was born in Cullman, Alabama, February 1920....

Michael Corcoran

Jun 19, 2013

Michael Corcoran age 80 of Gulf Breeze passed away on June 19, 2013. Services to be announced.

Lois Teague

Jun 18, 2013

Lois Warren Teague, 91, of Gulf Breeze, Florida went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Formerly of Taylorsville, North Carolina, Lois was born in Alexander County on September 12, 1921, the daughter of the late Wesley David and Maggie Stafford Warren. She moved to Gulf Breeze in 1956 and was a member of the First...

William Garner

Jun 18, 2013

William G Garner age 95 passed away on June 18, 2013 at the Fort Walton Beach Rehabilitation Center, where he resided for the last eight years. Mr. Garner was born in St Joseph, Missouri August 16, 1917. He graduated from Mooresville High School, Mooresville, Missouri. Joined the U S Navy January 9, 1936 and served to 1946. He retired...

Karl Robinson, Jr.

Jun 17, 2013

Karl Eugene Robinson, Jr., 59, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013. A native of Ohio, Mr. Robinson lived in the Tampa area for many years, where he practiced as a registered nurse. He leaves behind many dear friends who will always cherish the time spent with him. Memorial services will take place at a...

Craig Wood

Jun 15, 2013

Col. Craig W. Wood USMC (Ret.), died June 15 at his home on Pensacola Beach, surrounded by family. Craig fought a courageous battle against cancer for four and a half years. Despite the effects of almost continuous cancer treatment, Craig lived with a positive good nature. He hunted and fished until shortly before his death. He and his wife...