The DeFuniak Herald – June 21, 1965 Obituaries

Edwin E Bludworth, a druggist, aged 66, a former resident of DeFuniak Springs, died Jun 4th of a heart attack in Ft Pierce where he lived for past 30 yrs. He was son of the late W T & Lucy J Bludworth. Services were Sunday Jun 6 with burial in Magnolia. Survivors include 2 bro Glenn & Walter Bludworth; one half sister, Mrs Minnie K McSwain. [See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31370128/edwin-e-bludworth]

Miss Frances Jree Scott age 16, died Wednesday June 16th in a Pensacola hospital. A native of DeF she was student at Walton High. Services were Thursday, with interment in Sandy Creek cemetery. Survived by her parents Mr & Mrs Dallas H Scott, 1 brother Dayle Randall, and 2 sisters Kathy Gail & Janice Fay; paternal gr Mr & Mrs D L Scott, maternal gr parents Mr & Mrs Alver Adams. [See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85669180/frances-jree-scott]

Mr John Robert Dillard 56 yrs, died Monday Jun 14th in local hospital.  A native of Geneva Co, Ala and had moved here from Panama City. Services were held Thursday with interment in Limestone cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mrs Lovie Mae Dillard, 3 sons Roy L Thomley, James W & Lovie Ma Dillard, 3 bro James W, Willie Lee & EsterDillard, 3 sis Mrs Beulah Mae Sheffield, Mrs Sevilla Hood, and Mrs Ruby Mae Whitehead; 10 gr children. [See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70126629/john-robert-dillard]

Terry Lynn Gavin, the 2 month old daughter of Mr & Mrs Timothy Gavins, died Friday Jun 18th. Survived by parents, Mrs & Mrs Timothy Gavins, 1 sis Tanja and 1 bro, Jimmy; paternal gr parents Mr & Mrs John Gavins; maternal gr Mr & Mrs G G Tansey; paternal gr gr Mr & Mrs Hill Gavins & Mr & Mrs Frank Ward. Graveside services on Sunday with burial in Magnolia. [See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31369978/terry-lynn-gavins]

[Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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