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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 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 Obituaries and Old News Items

In the death of J. B. Ward which occurred Monday at his home in North DeFuniak, the county lost a resident who bore several distinctions. He was the last remaining Federal pensioner from the Civil war in Walton County. He … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 21, 1935 Obituaries

The death of Mrs. M. A.  Stinson, wife of the late Dr. W. H. Stinson, who died in 1918, occurred Sunday morning at her home on Guava Street following an illness of about 2 weeks. Services were conducted from the … 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 28, 1946

Obituary (taken from an abstract) Mr. Ben Louis Seigler, 82 years, 4 months and 9 days, passed away February 2, 1946, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. W. [Laylor Seigler] Miller.  He was confined to his home from December … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 28, 1946

Obituary (taken from an abstract) Mrs. Winnie [Stafford] Henderson, wife of R. R. [Reason Richard] Henderson (deceased), passed away February 10 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. V. T. [Olive Ward Henderson] Drake, where she has stayed almost all … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 28, 1946

Mary Jane Bount died on Wednesday Feb 29 at the home of Mrs Sarah Jane Senterfitt. She was born in Walton county and was 86 yrs old.  Funeral held Friday Feb 22 and interment was made in Steele cemetery. [Contributed … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 28, 1946

Lt. McSween declared dead. Mr & Mrs J C McSween have received work from the war dept. that their son Lt R D McSween who has been missing since July 1943 has been declared officially dead as of Jan 11 … Continue reading

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