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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1944

January 13, 1944 Weddings Miss Anna Knepper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Knepper, to Lt. Elvin Mason Gurnea, USNR, at Seymour Johnson Field, North Carolina. The groom is a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Miss Audrey Miller, daughter of … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – August 25, 1910

Miss Kate McKinnon died yesterday morning at her home in DeFuniak Springs after a lingering illness. She was a sister of Messrs. John L. and Alec McKinnon, and leaves many relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. … Continue reading

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DeFuniak Springs Herald and the Breeze December 28, 1972

How DeFuniak Springs Acquired Its Name By Anna Reardon, Staff Writer The man for whom the town of DeFuniak Springs was named, was a Frenchman, according to his grandson, Colonel William Q. DeFuniak of Santa Cruz, California. He is thought to … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald

February 28, 1935 Three more arrests in the hit and run death of Judge Pearce’s death. Bascomb Guilford has been arrested for the second time, and the mail carrier’s father John H. Guilford was indicted for attempting to bribe Della … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – October 4, 1923

Santa Rosa News Mr. Herman Weston moved his family into town last Friday so it would be handier or the children to attend school. He also moved his sawmill last week out on the Jack Martin place near the Gulf … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 21, 1946

Mrs Roshey McGowan, 39  died at her home Wednesday. She was a native of Holmes Co and funeral held from Baptist church in Ponce de Leon on Thursday, Feb 14, with interment following in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery. [Contributed … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 21, 1946

Rev Pitt Mercer Scott Sr, 69 died Friday Feb 15, he was born in Washington Co. Florida. Services were held Sandy Creek church Sunday . Surviving are his wife, former Celia Jane Wilkes, 2 sons, Pitt Jr, & Clark Scott, 2 … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 21, 1946

Robert Cluster Simmons, the 2 month old son of Mr & Mrs Chester C Simmons died in Dothan, Ala on Tuesday Feb 1.  Funeral held at Duncan church, near Chipley on Thursday, interment followed in Duncan cemetery. [Contributed by Lois … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 21, 1946

Isaiah S Gomillion passed away at his home near Liberty, on Wednesday, Feb 13. He was born in Walton Co and was 56 yrs of age. Funeral held at Cluster Springs church on Thursday, Feb 14 with interment in Cluster Springs … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 21, 1946

L P Campbell 83, died Thursday. He was born in Euchee Valley. Services were held Friday of last week. Mr Campbell’s father Dr D L was a physician with Dr Angus Gillis, were county’s first two physicians. Interment was in … Continue reading

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