{"id":1841,"date":"2012-10-09T17:04:39","date_gmt":"2012-10-09T23:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/waltoncountyheritage.org\/wp\/?p=1841"},"modified":"2023-03-29T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T16:05:29","slug":"the-defuniak-herald-january-1946-obituaries-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/waltonpast2present.com\/wcgs\/2012\/10\/the-defuniak-herald-january-1946-obituaries-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"The DeFuniak Herald – January 1946"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Obituaries and Weddings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 3, 1946:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas<\/strong> R Kirkland<\/strong>, 55, died at the family home in East DeFuniak Saturday afternoon, Dec 29 1945 from a bullet wound thought to be self inflicted.\u00a0Mr Kirkland was a veteran of of WWI. Survivors are Mrs Kirkland 2 daughters, Mrs Bobbie<\/strong> Jean Burgess,<\/strong> wife of Sgt. Adga Burgess were on honeymoon in New York; and Miss Betty<\/strong> Kirkland; 2 sons, John<\/strong> & Dave<\/strong> Kirkland. Services were held Monday with interment at Magnolia cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olive<\/strong> Jenks<\/strong> Murphy<\/strong> 86, widow of Marion<\/strong> A Murphy died Dec 28.  Mrs Murphy was born in Terre Haute, Ind, Sep 2 1859. Her father was Daniel<\/strong> Jenks<\/strong>, born in New York State and her mother was Margaret<\/strong> Braden<\/strong> born in Virginia.  Her father died, leaving mother to support 2 small children. Later her mother married Alfred<\/strong> Thomas<\/strong>, of Kentucky.  Marion  & Olive were married in 1879, moved to St Louis, Mo til coming to DeFuniak some 40 yrs ago. Marion died in 1920. Olive is survived by Mrs Edith<\/strong> Bundy<\/strong>, Mrs F W Huf<\/strong> and son Francis<\/strong> Marion<\/strong> Murphy<\/strong>, 5 grandsons, 5 gr daughters and 18 gr grands. Services were held Sunday With interment in Magnolia.  (Article names all grandchildren.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs W A Underwood<\/strong> passed away at her home on Dec 13 1945. She was born in Dale Co, Ala. She was Miss Minnie<\/strong> Lee<\/strong> Kennedy<\/strong> before her marriage to William<\/strong> Anderson<\/strong> Underwood<\/strong> in 1887. In 1900 they moved from Dothan to Glendale where they lived for more than 35 yrs. Survivors are her husband, 3 sons, J L, B G & Burl Underwood; 4 daughters Mrs J H Laird<\/strong>, Mrs Larry Stein<\/strong>, Mrs A W Dannelley<\/strong> and Mrs Jack Bodiford<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Mary Butler<\/strong> Kennedy<\/strong> d\/o Mr & Mrs J J Kennday & Lt Thomas<\/strong> Joseph<\/strong> Smart<\/strong> s\/o Mrs Ellon Wales Smart<\/strong> and the late Mr Smart of Cincinnati, Oh married on Jan 12 1946. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 10, 1946:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs Charlotte<\/strong> Adeline<\/strong> Cawthon<\/strong>, widow of the late John<\/strong> Cawthon whose death occurred Tuesday at the Pensacola Hospital will be held Thursday at Steele church. Survivors are 2 sons, Dudley<\/strong> & Dawson<\/strong> Cawthon, daughter, Mrs Lois<\/strong> Hetherington<\/strong>, Brother Tom<\/strong> Steele<\/strong>, 2 sisters Mrs W A Woodham<\/strong> of DeFuniak, and Mrs A W Woodham<\/strong> of Andalusia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E R McKee<\/strong> 71, the South’s first forest ranger died in Pensacola today of heart ailment. In 1909 McKee was assigned to Choctawhatchee National Forest and he retired after 22 yrs of service as a ranger in 1934, because of disabilities suffered while fighting forest fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs J Z Mayo<\/strong> died at her home in Ponce de Leon on Saturday Jan 5.  Services were Held Monday from the Baptist Church in Ponce de Leon.  Surviving are her husband, J Z Mayo, 3 sons, Curtis<\/strong> M, Dewey<\/strong>, & Broward<\/strong>; 7 daughters, Mrs Annie Lou Hardwick<\/strong>, Mrs Ola M Evans<\/strong>, Mrs Mary Lee Sockett<\/strong>, Lillie Mae Mayo<\/strong>, Mrs Gladys M Cook<\/strong>, Mrs Lynette West<\/strong>, Mrs Winifred Smith<\/strong>; one brother Mr John Sutton<\/strong>, 3 sisters, Mrs Nancy Padgett<\/strong>, Mrs Lou Matthews<\/strong> & Mrs Sarah Ward<\/strong>, 14 grandchildren & 1 gr grand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr G D King<\/strong> 70, died from pneumonia Jan 4 in the Highland Baptist hospital in Birmingham, Ala. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Willie<\/strong> Maud<\/strong> King, 3 sons, Hercules<\/strong>, David<\/strong> and Gilbert<\/strong> King; 8 daughters, Mrs Jack Griffin<\/strong>, Mrs J M McNabb<\/strong>, Mrs T A Gordy, Jr, Mrs C B Clark<\/strong>, Mrs W C Morris<\/strong>, Mrs J P Tart<\/strong>, W A V E June King<\/strong>, Cadet Nurse Joan King<\/strong>.  Also 3 step children Eulon Howell<\/strong>, Mrs Herman Roney<\/strong>, Mr Leroy Howell<\/strong>.   Services were held Sunday at the home, interment at Perry Grove Cem, near Samson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs Mary<\/strong> Jane<\/strong> Bryan<\/strong>, widow of the late John<\/strong> A Bryan, died at her home Friday Jan 4. Born near Dothan Ala in 1878 she lived in DeFuniak for past 18 yrs, she was 67 yrs. Funeral held from home Monday  with burial in Steele Cemetery.  Survivors son Jesse<\/strong> Franklin<\/strong> Turberville<\/strong>, 3 daughters, Mrs Claudie<\/strong> Lolly<\/strong>, Sella<\/strong> Pullum<\/strong> and Miss Ester<\/strong> Turberville<\/strong>; 5 brothers and 5 sisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John<\/strong> Edward<\/strong> Bowers<\/strong>, a lifelong resident of Walton Co died at his home on Alaqua, Friday, Jan 4.  Mr Bowers was 75 yrs of age.  Services were held at Steele church on Sunday, and interment was made in the church yard cemetery.   Survivors include 2 Sons, Charles<\/strong> E  and Lt James<\/strong> C Bowers; a daughter Mrs Hardy<\/strong> B Crawford<\/strong>, and 7 grand children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 17, 1946:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grady<\/strong> Theron<\/strong> Davis<\/strong> T M II declared dead.  Mr & Mrs B M Davis received notice from Secretary of the Navy that their son is presumed dead. He was a torpedo-man aboard the submarine “Pickerel” that failed to return from patrol in the West Pacific in August 1945. (picture)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edward<\/strong> D Brownell<\/strong> died at home of John A Gillis, Ponce de Leon Sunday.  He was a native of Holmes Co and was 87 yrs old. Funeral Monday from Camp Ground Church with interment following at Camp Ground Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eugene<\/strong> W Faircloth<\/strong> died at home Thursday Jan 10. He was a native of Georgia and had lived here all most all his life. He was 50 yrs old and veteran of WWI. Services held on Sunday from residence of Mrs Gertrude Lodge Cooper<\/strong>, interment at Magnolia with Military honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe<\/strong> Arrington<\/strong>, son of Mr & Mrs Bob<\/strong> Arrington was killed near Jacksonville on Tuesday having been struck by a pile driving machine. He is survived by a widow and son Joe, Jr. his parents and one sister, Mrs Alyne<\/strong> (Kenneth) Smith<\/strong>. The body will be brought here. Services will be held Sunday, with interment in Magnolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs Eva<\/strong> Raley died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Lulu<\/strong> Evans<\/strong> on Monday Jan 14. She was born in Alabama in 1855, she was 90 yrs and had lived in DeFuniak for 45 yrs. Mrs Raley is survived by one son, Mr Angle<\/strong>, 2 daughters Lulu Evans<\/strong> & Mrs Gainey<\/strong>.  Services were held Tuesday at the Baptist Church, with interment at Magnolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wm Lee Cawthon<\/strong>, died Wednesday. Born March 2 1864 near Paxton, the son of late Mr & Mrs Murray<\/strong> & Mary<\/strong> Cawthon.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lucy<\/strong> Ellis<\/strong>, by several years and by his youngest son Landrum Cawthon who died abt 4 yrs ago. Survivors include 2 sons, Howard<\/strong> & Dr Wm<\/strong>  Davis Cawthon, 2 gr children Sarah<\/strong> Catharine<\/strong> & Landrum<\/strong> Cawthon<\/strong> Jr; one Sister Mrs Mary<\/strong> Lou<\/strong> Turner<\/strong> and 4 brothers, Buruss<\/strong>, Dr Frank<\/strong> I, T Hope<\/strong>, and Walter<\/em> Cawthon. Funeral services are Thursday (Today) at the Presbyterian church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs Elsie<\/strong> Brannon<\/strong> Newman<\/strong> died at her home Wednesday with the funeral services this morning, Thursday at Baptist church at Ponce de Leon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William<\/strong> Lincoln<\/strong> Mathews<\/strong> died Wednesday Dec 19, 1945.  He was born in Storington County, Ontario, Canada on Apr 9 1865 was was united in marriage to Eva<\/strong> Charolet<\/strong> Robinson<\/strong> on Sep 14 1887.  This was a pioneer family in Western Canada, then the family moved to Florida in 1910 being residents of Walton ever since.  He leaves one son, G F Mathews and wife, 5 gr children, and one daughter Ruby who stayed with him in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 24, 1946:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAMILY REUNION ANNOUNCEMENT
Harrison<\/strong> family reunion. The 13 children of Mr & Mrs Sam Harrison<\/strong> gathered at the family home near Darlington on Sunday. The 11 sons and 2 daughters with their families enjoyed dinner. Mr & Mrs Harrison are each 67 yrs old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEDDING:   Miss Edna<\/strong> Shuler<\/strong> d\/o Mr & Mrs Gary Shuler became the bride of MSgt<\/strong> Thomas<\/strong> Franklin<\/strong> Nelson<\/strong> Jr s\/o Mr & Mrs T F Nelson of Culpepper, Va on Tuesday at the chapel of the Orlando Army Air Base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 31, 1946:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert<\/strong> E L McCaskill<\/strong> Tuesday Jan 29 at the age of 74 yrs, his birth date being June 4 1871.  The eldest of the children of J J & Sarah Elizabeth McCaskill he was born near Euchee Valley church.  Mr McCaskill was married to Miss Florence<\/strong> Griffin<\/strong> on September 18 1895 at Methodist Church in DeFuniak.  Mrs McCaskill and 3 daughters survive. The only son Harold<\/strong> died from injuries received in auto accident some 3 yrs ago.  The daughters are Mrs Margaret Paulson<\/strong>, Mrs Angeline Levy<\/strong>, and Miss Evelyn<\/strong> McCaskill. Three grandaughters Charlene<\/strong> Levy, Adelaide<\/strong> & Susanne<\/strong> McCaskill and a daughter in law, Mrs Harold<\/strong> McCaskill, sisters Mrs D W Burke<\/strong>, Mrs W O Campbell<\/strong> and Mrs W I Stinson<\/strong> and brother J J McCaskill<\/strong>. Services were held Wednesday with interment in Magnolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alton<\/strong> Hurley<\/strong>, s\/o Mr & Mrs Walter<\/strong> Hurley was fatally burned on Friday, Jan 25, when his nightgown ignited from heater and lived until Saturday.  Services were Sunday at the home and interment was made in Magnolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:     
R L Sikes<\/strong>, 3rd<\/sup> District Representative proposed an bill for further reparation to the families who were so sorely bereft when a saturation bomb was accidentally dropped during a night bombing operation at Eglin Field on Aug 11, 1944. The families were awarded $29,000. with Sikes’ bill an additional payment would be $3,000 to estate of James M Cosson<\/strong>; $3,000 to estate of Winnie<\/strong> Cosson<\/strong>, $3,000 to estate of James M Cosson<\/strong> Jr, all deceased, $2,500 to Mrs James Cosson<\/strong>; $2,000 to guardian of Thomas Cosson<\/strong>, $3,000 to the guardian of Franklin D Cosson<\/strong>, $4,000 to Mrs Pearl Cosson<\/strong>, $4,000 to the guardian of I D Cosson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John A Van Deman<\/strong> of Benzonia, Michigan, a former resident of this place was received this week.  Mr Van Deman and his 2 sisters, Misses Alyce<\/strong> & Harriett<\/strong> spent several winters here, the sisters preceded their brother in death, no relatives known as none of the trio had ever been married.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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