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March 1, 1965
Mrs Betty Booth 80 yrs, died Wednesday Feb 24 in local hospital. Former resident of Panama City but had lived in DeF for past 5 yrs. Services were conducted Friday with interment in Magnolia Cem. She is survived by 4 daus Mrs Frances Dykes, Mrs Bryon Keen, Mrs Ruth W Ward and Mrs Lloyd Casey; one son Harry Lane Booth; one sister, Mrs. Rayford Jones; 12 gr ch and 15 gr grs.
James Monroe Gainey 87, died Friday Feb 26 in a Bonifay nursing home, and was a native of Walton Co. Services were conducted Sunday with interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery. Survivors include one gr daughter, Mrs Evelyn Hembree, 4 gr grandchildren, Mary Kay, Frankie Jean, Evelyn Fay & Joe Russell Hembree; and one nephew W R Gainey.
[Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]