The DeFuniak Herald – March 1942 – Obituaries

1942 Mar 19 – The Passing of A W Dannelley at his home Sunday came unexpectedly.  “Wash” as

he was know was a salesman of unusual ability.  A native of Pike Co, Al he came to DeFuniak

when a young boy and has since made this his home.  Survivors are his wife, the former

Flowers Underwood and a large number of relatives.  Funeral services on Monday and intern-

ment in Magnolia Cemetery.

 

Mr Louis V Laird died at his home at Glendale, Sunday March 16 after a short illness.  Mr

Laird was a native of Walton county and was well known. Funeral services were conducted

At Gum Creek church Monday and internment was at Gum Creek Cemetery.

 

The death of  A C McSween, a former Walton Co resident occurred at his home in Gonzalez,

Fla after a long illness. He was for years an employee of the L & N Railroad.  Services were

held Monday in Pensacola and internment was at St Johns cemetery. Survivors include a

brother  J C McSween and 3 sisters Mrs Nannie Gillis of DeFuniak, Mrs E V Crawford and

Miss Jeanette McSween of Ponce de Leon.

 

News of the death of Henry H Dreyer, a former resident of Defuniak has been received by

W I Cawthon..  A Card from Miss Ella Holowell stated that he had died suddenly several

Days ago at Glendale Cal.

 

I P Wooten’s death occurred in Pensacola at the home of his daughter, last Thursday and the

body was brought here for burial in Magnolia cemetery.  He was a clerk in the Post Office

for several years and his wife’s death occurred many years ago. There are two children sur-

viving a daughter and a son who is in the U S Navy.

 

Mrs Amy McGee died at the home of her daughter Mrs J H Cook in Pensacola last week

And burial was made at the old family cemetery at Westville, Fla. Survivors are son Arthur

McGee and 2 daughters.

 

Mr David McQuarrie passed away in St Petersburg, Fla place of business Thursday,

March 19th. Services were held Saturday at Gainesville, Fl where many members of his

Family reside.  He was a former resident and married here to Miss Ella Buchanan, daughter

Of the late Mr & Mrs R Buchanan.

 

Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson

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