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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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The DeFuniak Herald – February 14, 1946

Ira H Wambles, 57, died Monday Feb 11. He was a native of Pike Co, Ala and had resided here for 3 yrs.  Services were Wednesday in Gum Creek Church. Survivors include wife, 4 daughters, Mrs Gladys Briggs, Mrs Ray … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 14, 1946

Mrs Bessie Burnham’s funeral rites were held at Marianna on Monday.  Mrs Burnham, 56 was widow of Charles Burnham. Services were held at home of her sister Mrs Paul Long, interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.  Survivors are son Charles … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 14, 1946

Klein Derham from Luverne drowned in Bay Branch in an automobile accident. Noel C Kinton, the driver is under $1,000 bond on charge of manslaughter, the other two other  passengers, Darley Wilburn & Wm Myrick who  escaped injury were dis- … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald, February 7, 1946

Jesse Gill died at his home Wednesday Jan 30 1946 at the age of 75. Services were held from the Elton Christian Church, near Gainer, Al, Thursday. Survivors are his wife, Mrs Sallie Gill, 2 sons L E & A M … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald, February 7, 1946

Miss Wanda Jean Cochrane, d/o Dr & Mrs J H Cochrane of Parkersburg, W Va married John  Rutan s/o Mr & Mrs John Rutan of this city on Wednesday Feb 6. [Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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The DeFuniak Herald, February 7, 1946

The body of J Carey Stewart, asst. cashier of Milton bank, who has been missing since Jan 16 was found in the Yellow River Tuesday.  Stewart‘s auto was found with the key in car, with no signs of violence, an … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 7, 1946

Jason David Adkinson, a resident of Walton Co for the past 75 yrs died at the home of his son Carl Adkinson, on Monday Feb 4, at the age of  84 yrs. Mr Adkinson was  born in Coffee Co, Ala and … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 29, 1914 – Page 8

Local News Items FURNISHED ROOMS—Nicely furnished at Mr. S. A. Cawthon‘s residence on Crescent St. Mr. E. W. Peake, of Pensacola, was in town last week visiting his sister, Mrs. W. P. Reynolds. All the latest novelties in sterling silver, … Continue reading

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