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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 – 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, 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 5, 1914 – Page 3

Local News Items: Social and Personal Notes of Local Interest Rev. D. F. Slaughter of Ozark, Ala., was in the city Monday shaking hands with old friends who are always glad to see his genial face. Mrs. Ceal and son, of Birmingham, Ala., who … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 5, 1914 – Page 2

Deerland Pretty weather and good health prevails. Revs. Brunk and Griffith preached at Deerland schoolhouse Sunday. J. E. Ward attended Justice court at Mossy Head Saturday. Misses Kate and Minnie Ward visited at Mossy Head Saturday. W. J. Davis was on business at DeFuniak Saturday. John Wright and family was here the … Continue reading

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The Breeze – March 27, 1925

Alexander Douglass McKinnon was born in Walton Co on May 6 1842, one of 13 children born to his parents, John L & Catharine McKinnon.  Only one brother survives, Daniel L McKinnon of Marianna.  Mr McKinnon was twice happily married, … Continue reading

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The Breeze – May 3, 1917

Master Guy Davis, son of Mrs Annie McKinnon Davis, suffered a sad accident. The little boy abt 10 yrs of age was playing about the barn and found some dynamite cap and fuse and lit the fuse and blew off … 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 Breeze – May 9, 1912 – General News

Happenings in our Neighboring Villages Pleasant Hill Miss Daisie L Foreman, of Perate (sic), Ala. is spending a few days with her Uncle, WA Jernigan. Riley Bass, who has been working at JN Booths leaves for his home in Ala., … Continue reading

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