1960 February 4
Mr Arthur Slay 87, died at his home Wednesday, a native of Bonifay, he had moved
to Defuniak in 1946. Services were held Friday with interment in Magnolia. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs Arthur Slay, 3 daughters, Mrs Inez Vice, Mrs Abelene
Simpler, & Mrs Nelle Jean Williamson; 3 brothers W L, GT, & H B Slay, 3 sisters;
Mrs Argie Price, Mr W J Tew, and Mrs Ottis Webb and 9 grandchildren.
Miss Mary Ernestine Sowell 82, died at local hospital on Sunday. A native of Washington
Co. Miss Sowell resided in Bridge Creek community for the past 22 years. Services
were conducted Monday from Sandy Creek Baptist church. She is survived by 4
nephews; Harvey, Avery, Doyle Murphy and John D Sowell; 6 nieces Mrs Mary
Young, Mrs W W Clayton, Mrs Henry Hawkins, Mrs Ernestine Gross, Mrs Marynell
Andrews & Mrs Myrabell Alford.
Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson