Category Archives: Deaths

Obituaries and Death Notices

The DeFuniak Herald – March 5, 1925

Russell Halford of Laurel Hill died Feb 21st. He was born Dec 28th 1872 and was an invalid from birth. His parents died several years ago and left two sisters and two brothers to care for him. His sisters have … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 1925 – Obituaries

1925 Feb 5– John Campbell Douglass 80 yrs died at his home in Argyle Wednesday of last week. He was born on Nov 11 1845?  in Walton Co Florida.  He entered the Confederate Army when a very young man and … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1925 – Obituaries

1925 Jan 8– Mrs Foster Garrett , about 24 yrs of age, died at her home in Freeport, FL last Saturday of typhoid fever. Laid to rest Sunday in Piney Grove cemetery.  She leaves a husband and a child about … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – December 1921 – Obituary

1921 Dec 29– W T May died at his home last Tuesday. Funeral held at the Presbyterian Church this morning (Thursday).  He was a native of Georgia but had been citizen of DeFuniak for 30 yrs.   Contributed by Lois … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – October 1921 – Obituaries

1921 Oct 13– Hector Strickland died Saturday at High Point, NC, he was grandfather of A F and Retta Bullard.  Mr Strickland was 91 yrs. Burial was made at his old home place in High Point, NC, Monday October 10. … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – September 1921 – Misc. announcements

1921 Sep 1– J R Turner of Ealum 70 yrs and one week old, born & raised in Walton Co, died Saturday. The body was laid to rest in Cluster Springs cemetery Monday.  He leaves a wife, 6 girls and … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – August 1921 – Obituaries

1921 Aug 25– Olin W Adiar died Monday of heart failure.  He was born & reared in Geneva, Al 43 yrs ago, but spent most of his boyhood in West Florida.  Several years ago went to Kentucky and returned to … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – July 1921 – Obituary

1921 Jul 7– John Tuggle was last seen alive about 1:30 Monday afternoon and his murdered body was found Wednesday in Okaloosa county a short distance from Deerland. His watch, money and some clothing in his suitcase were taken.  Late … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – June 1921 – Obituary & wedding announcements

1921 Jun 23– Card of thanks from Mr & Mrs J M DeShezo concerning the death last week of their son Earl, who died in Moultrie, Ga.     WEDDINGS: 1921 Jun 30– Mr. J H Allen, editor of the … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – May 1921 – Obituaries

1921 May 26– Mrs Mary J McLeod died Thursday May 19 1921 after months of suffering. Funeral services on Friday and burial was in the family plot at Defuniak Cemetery.  Miss Mary Jeannette Anderson was born to Mr & Mrs … Continue reading

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