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Obituaries and Death Notices

The DeFuniak Herald – Misc. 1915 Obituaries

Misc. Obituaries for the year 1915   1915–  Sam H Hightower, died Saturday at his home south of Vernon after illness. Burial Sunday under auspices of the W O W.  Survivors are widow, 4 children and other relatives. (Chipley Verdict) … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 1915 – Obituaries

February Obituaries for the year 1915     1915 Feb 25 Miss Catherine Gordon, on Feb 14 1915 at the residence of C C Macdonald in Santa Rosa, Catherine Gordon, of Wick, Scotland, graudate of West Sussex Hospital, England, after … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1, 1914

Mrs J H Reddick of Noma, Fla died in Hill’s Infirmary in Montgomery  Monday of last week, and her body was brought to her home for burial. Funeral was held from the family residence Rev. McGlaun conducting the services. Before her … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald — January 15, 1914 — Page 1

“Hub” Allen Dead The many friends of D. Herbert Allen, “Hub” as he was affectionately called by his chums of the newspaper fraternity are deeply grieved to learn of his untimely death which occurred last week at El Paso, Texas, … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 15, 1914 – Obituaries

Contributed by Emily Petroskey   OBITUARIES Deaths (5) Mrs. M. Banfill DeFuniak Resident Died yesterday Funeral will be held at 10:00 AM this morning at the Presbyterian Church Father Hinton Spent winter here 2 years ago with his son and … Continue reading

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The Breeze – June 27, 1912 – Obituary

Mrs. Minerva Chapin McLane died at her home in DeFuniak Sunday morning about ten o’clock. Fairly long obituary, but no information of interest to researchers – St. Agathas church, Odd Fellows mentioned; “leaves 2 sons & 2 daughters-in-law, grandchildren . … Continue reading

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The Breeze – June 6, 1912 – Obituary

Abel C. Thomas Miller  Church pastor writes long obit. Born in Walton Co., 1 November 1857 near Florala, died in DeFuniak 21 May 1912. Third son of family of 8 boys and 2 girls; father deceased, mother alive; joined Universalist … Continue reading

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The Breeze – March 21, 1912 – Obituaries

OBITUARIES Mrs. Frank Buchanan passed away in Florala while on her way here from her home in Geneva. Her pregnancy was the reason for her death. She is buried in the village cemetery with her baby. Mrs Catherine Bishop, the … Continue reading

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The Breeze – February 8, 1912 – Obituary

In Memory of Jeannette McKinnon: Died 27 January. Laid to rest at the family burying ground in Euchee Valley. Services at the Presbyterian Church where she was consecrated worker. Lengthy tribute and poem by Laura Walker – no family details. … Continue reading

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The Breeze – January 25, 1912 – Obituaries

Mrs. Wm. C. Cutts, formerly Ida Hinote, daughter of TJ Hinote, died 18 January 1912, in Crestview. She was born in Milligan and was 26 years old. She was a member of the ME Church. Survived by her husband & … Continue reading

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