Oct 27, 2023

 

Crista Ann Stewart Dozier passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 27, 2023. Crista was born on June 15, 1958 in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts to John and Barbara Stewart. She grew up in a military family and moved several times, ultimately landing her and her family in Gulf Breeze, FL.

She went on to graduate with honors from...

Oct 21, 2023

 

June Kipe Parker was born on June 1, 1934 in her Grandparents home on Myrtle Ave. in Plainfield, N.J.  She was the second child of three born to Horace and Betty Kipe.  Her older sister was Betty Lou and her younger brother is Spencer.

 

June’s earliest memories come from the time her loving Christian family lived on the...

Oct 18, 2023

Oct 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Rita Harrelson December 6, 1943 - October 15, 2023It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita Harrelson, a beloved wife,mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully on October 15,2023, in Pensacola, Florida, at the age of 79. She was born on December 6, 1943, inMonroe, Louisiana. Rita attended Northeastern University...

Oct 14, 2023

 

Charles Henry Zimmerley, Proud Vietnam War Veteran and long time resident of Navarre, Florida passed away on October 14th, with his daughter, Nickey Burke by his side. He was 76 years old, born on February 6th, in Erie, Pennsylvania to June and Ellsworth Zimmerley. 

Those who knew him, knew he was such a heroic soldier that loved his country...

Oct 13, 2023

 

 



Stephen Eric Theis, 75, of Gulf Breeze, FL, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Pruitt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Milton.

Steve was born on January 24, 1948 in Oxford, Ohio to parents Robert and Maxine Theis. He was raised and spent a large portion of his life in Dayton, OH, before moving to Gulf Breeze in...

Oct 7, 2023

Arlene M. Beck, age 83, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on October 7, 2023. She was born in Buffalo, NY and left there “happily” at the age of 17. She met the true love of her life, Ray Beck, in Alaska. They were married, and for 52 years, he showed her an exhilarating life. At times so thrilling beyond...

Sep 29, 2023

 

Michael “Mike” Albert Loera, 39, of Navarre, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023.  He was born July 20, 1984 in Pordenone, Italy to Joe and Brenda Loera.  Mike graduated from Choctaw High School in Fort Walton Beach, Florida in 2002.  He was a revenue manager and owned a water sport equipment rental company.  Mike spent a lot of his...

Sep 26, 2023

 

Mrs. Peggy Mildred Melton, 82, of Navarre, FL, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, after an extended illness. 

Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Rose Lawn Funeral Home with Brother Scott Smith officiating.  The burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Gulf Breeze, FL.  The family will receive friends from 11 am...

Sep 24, 2023

 

Frank Hand, Jr. (Bubba), age 76, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on September 24, 2023.

Bubba was born at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL to Frank and Lillian Hand on April 14, 1947. Bubba graduated from Pensacola High School in 1965.  He attended Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida.

Bubba married Rebecca O’Daniel on December...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Timothy Stephen Baughn was born on June 5, 1957 in Bonne Terre, MO to Donald & Myra Baughn. He is survived by the “Love of his Life”, his wife, Claire Kireta Baughn; son, Corey Allan Baughn; stepdaughter, Christina Gonzales Hugie (Mark); mother, Myra Baughn Estabrook; sister, Teresa Everett (Gerry); brother, Tony Baughn (Ada); grand-children, Ellison Hugie, Rachel Hugie; nieces...

Sep 19, 2023

 

Henry T. Morrison, III, 91, died September 19, 2023. He was born September 9, 1932 in McClellanville, SC to Henry T. Morrison, Jr. and Lois Howell and is survived by his grandson, Henry T. Morrison, IV and several first cousins. He had a wonderful childhood in McClellanville. After his father died in 1944, he and his mother moved to...

Sep 17, 2023

 

Jean Albers Whitmire of Gulf Breeze passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Jean was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on June 24, 1929, the youngest of five children born to Henry John and Jenny Dahlgren Albers.

She was preceded in death by V.C. “Whit” Whitmire, her husband of 62 years, and oldest son, Robert Albers...

Sep 16, 2023

 

Elise Dorothea Stratford (nee Barkemeyer), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida, after only one day in Hospice, at the age of 89. Elise was born on June 30, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and had a rich and fulfilling life.Elise was a loving and nurturing individual who found joy in...

Sep 14, 2023

 



Ralph Michael “Mike” Willett, age 65, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on September 14, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 20 at First Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze, located at 555 Fairpoint Drive.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on Wednesday, September 20 at First Baptist Church of...

Sep 14, 2023

 

Wayne Gerald Krause, born on July 06,1974, in Shakopee, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Navarre, FL.

Wayne is survived by his mother, Dottie Amell Krause; sons, Garrett (11) and Lucas (9) Krause; brothers, Douglas Krause and William Krause (Kim); sister, Karen Hubbard (Kris); nephews, Justin, Mason and Brickey; nieces, Chelsea, Kennedy and McKenzie.

Wayne...

Sep 9, 2023

 

Carolyn Slaye Pugh, 80, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away September 9, 2023.  She was born November 21, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama.  Carolyn loved to be surrounded by her family and friends.  She loved to vacation in Panama City Beach; and loved to fish and be in the warm sun.  She also loved her cats dearly.  She served as...

Sep 7, 2023

 

Joseph "Jay" Jackson Schultz (77) passed away on September 7, 2023, in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jay was the son of Harold and Mary (Funck) Schultz.

 

After a brief stint in the US Army, Jay devoted four decades to Snap-On Tools, working his way up, and ultimately retiring as Director of Asia/Pacific. He lived all...

Sep 7, 2023

     Joyce was born in Manhattan and raised in the Village of Buchanan, New York; she was the oldest of seven children. A graduate of Hendrick Hudson High School, Joyce joined the United States Air Force in 1962, and proudly served her country.

      After completing her military service, Joyce returned to Peeksill, New York, where she...

Sep 5, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” E. Menzer

Bob Menzer passed away peacefully on Sept. 5 with his wife Sara Lee at his side. Born in Washington, DC and raised in Maryland, Bob and Sara Lee moved to Gulf Breeze, FL in 1989. A first-generation college student, Bob went on to earn his PhD and serve as a toxicology professor at the University...