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Obituaries and Death Notices

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 … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1941 – Obituaries

*1941 Jan  Miss Lillian Gillis died suddenly in West Palm Beach, where she had resided for some time.  She was youngest daughter of Duncan Gillis of this place and was a teacher in public schools of that city.  Services were … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – June 20, 1940 – Obituary

Mrs Emma McGowan died at her home near Cluster Springs June 10. A native of Alabama but a resident of Walton 30 yrs. She was 69 yrs of age. Survived by 3 brothers; A W, J W and Cleve Dannelly; 2 daughters Mrs … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – October 12, 1939 – Obituary

1939 Oct 12 – Mrs Octavia A Watson died at her home in DeFuniak , Oct 7 1939, at the advanced age of 88 yrs and 6 days. Survived by her sons: Wm H Watson of Pensacola; John F of … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – June 22, 1939 – Obituary

Came the word Friday night that Judge Angus Graham Campbell had dropped dead on the stage of the Pensacola High school auditorium while delivering the graduating address. The deceased was son of Daniel & Emma Campbell, born Nov 19 1874 … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – April 13, 1939 – Obituary

Harvey Beck of Gaskin was shot and killed early Tuesday morning by his brother-in-law, John McDaniel. McDaniel was brought here and placed in jail. It seems to have been family trouble that caused the shooting. [Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – March 1937 – Obituaries

1937 Mar 4 – James A Vaughn 71, proprietor of DeFuniak Hotel passed away at his home on Sunday. Besides his wife, he leaves daughter Mrs Geo Shomaker and one son, James Jr. Services were held Tuesday from Methodist Church … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 1937 – Obituaries

1937 Feb 11 – T W Rushing died at his home in Knox Hill community January 13th 1937.  Mr Rushing was born Aug 13 1851, having reached age of 86 at time of his death.  He is survived by 5 … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – December 19, 1935 – Obituary

1935 Dec 19 – Glenmore “Granny” Nowling abt 20 yrs of age and Clarence Watts 23 yrs were instantly killed when the truck loaded with feed, in which they were returning from Crestview, crashed headon into a Teche (Greyhound)  bus … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – August 22, 1935 – Obituary

1935 Aug 22 – Rev. John W Mathison, 66, died Thursday August 15 at his home.  Funeral services were held Saturday with internment in Magnolia cemetery.   John W Mathison was born in Henry Co. Al on Jan 11 1869. He … Continue reading

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