Category Archives: Births

The DeFuniak Herald – January 1944

January 13, 1944 Obituaries (taken from abstracts) Howell Jones, about 70 years of age and former resident of DeFuniak, died at his Memphis, Tennessee, home Saturday. While Mr. Howell’s death was not expected, his health has been poor. Survivors are his … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 9, 1915

If Bob Sellars at the “Big Store” sells you salt for sugar, don’t think he’s crazy: It’s twins—a boy and a girl.  

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The Breeze – September 8, 1910

Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Burruss Cawthon, a charming little daughter. All are doing well.

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The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS — 1943 March 18 – S Sergt & Mrs A R Bishop of DeFuniak a daughter on March 15th.  Mr & Mrs Curtis McBroom of Defuniak a daughter on 15th.  Mr & Mrs Homer Cook of Darlington a daughter … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr & Mrs Hayne Borden of Ponce de Leon announce arrival of daughter on March 6th. Mr & Mrs J J Ellis of Niceville announce the  arrival of daughter on March 6th. [Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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The DeFuniak Herald – March 10, 1960 Obituaries, Birth notices, & a Wedding announcement

Mrs T P Andrews 77 died Wednesday Mar 2, she was a native of Holmes Co and resided in DeFuniak for past 37 years.  Services were held Friday. Survived by one daughter Mrs Boggan Wright; 4 sons, Leo, Glenn, Hubert & Gay; … Continue reading

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The Defuniak Herald – December 4, 1947 Obituaries & Birth notices

A former DeFuniak woman, the former Ethel Clark of this county, her husband and 3 month old son died at their home in Pensacola Wednesday of last week as a result of gas fumes emanating from the basement. Funeral services for Mr … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – November 1944 – Obituaries & births

1944 Nov 16:   Jesse Melvin Childers, the young son of Mr & Mrs J A Childers died at the family home Tuesday night Nov 7 after a brief illness of diphtheria. Services were Wednesday after- Noon at the home.  … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – July 13, 1944 – Obituaries, marriages, & births

1944 July 13–  Miss Mary Carolyn Walden, d/o Mrs Rubye Holland Walden and the late Thalmer Marion Walden married  Sgt Charles King, Jr mar Jul 11 1944.  (picture & long article)   Paul McDaniel, son of Mrs & Mrs John … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 1943 – Obituaries + birth announcement

1943 Feb 11 – Mrs Eliza Brown Caswell of Freeport, Fla passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hubert Hightower at Panama City, on Thursday February 4th. Mrs Caswell 82 yrs, Was brought here to the home of … Continue reading

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