The DeFuniak Herald – July 29, 1965 Obituaries

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1965 Jul 29

 

Mr George E Barton 59, a resident of DeFuniak Springs since 1947, died Wednesday Jul 21. He was

a native of Milton.  Services Sunday with interment in White Water Baptist Church

cemetery.  Survivors include his wife Mrs Zoray Barton, 2 dau Mrs Angelyn Infinger

and Miss Marcille Barton; 5 bro Ezra, Rufus, Dave, Tom & Hayes Barton; 3 sis

Mrs Annie Crews, Mrs Clydie Mae Mancil and Mrs Rosie Yancey.

 

Mrs Eunice Axford, ag 61 passed away July 20 in Sarasota where she had been resident

for past 7 yrs.  Survivors include 1 son Kenneth Hutchinson and one gr child.  Graveside

services Saturday Jul 24 from Magnolia cemetery.

 

Mr Charles Robert Keller, age 84, died Friday July 23.  He was a native of Tenn and had

been a resident here for the past 19 years.  Survivors include his widow, Mrs Dolly Keller,

one dau Mrs Lorene Kimmit; one bro John Keller, 3 sis Mrs Laura Ricker, Mrs Hessie

Hughes and Mrs Bertie Marshall and 8 gr ch.   Services held Monday  with burial in

Magnolia cemetery.

 

Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson

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The DeFuniak Herald – July 22, 1965 Obituary

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Alvy R Steele 62 yrs, died Saturday July 17 at local hospital.  He was a native of Jacksonburg, W Va and resided here for past 3 years. Survivors include his mother, Mrs Lillian Steele, one son, Joe Steele, 1 bro John M Steele.  Graveside services on Sunday in Magnolia cemetery.

[Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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The DeFuniak Herald – July 15, 1965 Obituaries

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1965 July 15

 

George Coles of Miami died Jun 1st. He is survived by 2 sons, George L & Robert D

Coles. The Coles are former residents of this county.  Mrs Coles died about 2 yrs ago,

and both were buried in Trenton, Ala.  Mrs Coles was a sister of Mrs W I Briegel of

this place.

 

Mrs Zuripha M Ward, 66 died Tuesday July 18 in a Port St Joe hospital.  Mrs Ward

was native of Bellwood Ala and had lived in Pt St Joe for past 5 yrs. Survivors are

2 dau Mrs Mary F Knight and Mrs L O Adams; 1 son Thomas M Ward, 1 brother

Charles N McLean; 2 sisters Mrs Maude Bowen & Miss Minerva McLean; 12 gr ch;

4 gr grands.

 

Mr Walker Mitchem 81 yrs died Monday July 11 in local hospital. He was a native

and lifelong resident of Walton Co.  Survivors 2 dau Mrs H C Keel & Mrs J I

Bateman; 3 sons Clarence, Jay & Robert Mitchem; 3 bro Jessie, Chester, &

Jack Mitchem; 1 sis Mrs henry Scott; 10 gr and 16 gr gr.  Services held Tuesday

with burial in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church cemetery.

 

Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson

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The DeFuniak Herald – July 1, 1965 Obituary

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1965 July 1

 

Mrs Betty Linton, age 84, of Red Bay passed away Thursday Jun 18th. She was a

native of Holmes Co and had resided in Walton co for the past 58 yrs. Survivors 1 son,

Ezra D Linton; 1 brother Dewey Gainey, 2 sisters Mrs Sally Griffin & Mrs Lee Flowler; 3 gr

and 1 gr gr.

 

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The DeFuniak Herald – June 24, 1965 Obituaries

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Mrs Martha Strickland age 73, a native and lifelong resident of DeF died Wednesday [June 16, 1965]. Services held Friday with interment in Magnolia. Survived by her husband Mr Howard E Strickland, 3 sons Leo E, E Loy, & Lantis Strickland, one dau  Mrs Molena S Jones; one bro Bert A Brannon, 3 sis Mrs W M Hutchinson, Mrs M B Pippins & Mrs W N Richards. [See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31369886/martha-strickland]

 Miss Muriel Tarrance age 64, died Friday Jun 18th in local hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Walton Co. She graduated from local high school and Fl St College for Women. She taught in local schools for abt 19 years. Survived by her mother Mrs Mary Tarrance, one brother R W Tarrance. Services held Saturday with burial in Magnolia. [See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31369765/laura-muriel-tarrance]

Mrs Allie C Nowling age 53, died Sunday afternoon [died June 19, 1965] and was a native and lifelong resident of Walton Co. Services on Wednesday with burial in Magnolia Cemetery.  Survivors 2 sons Elmer E & Jack H Nowling; 4 dau Mrs Willie Mae McKee, Mrs Lanice Garrett, Mrs Patricia Kittrell and Mrs Carolyn Crawford; 1 bro John Henry Vans; 2 sis Mrs Reba Messer and Mrs Dorothey Norris and 6 grandchildren. [See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31369718/allie-c-nowling]

PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE DAUGHTER OF ETSY PEARL WOOD, L.E. WOOD

Card of Thanks to all that helped at time of death of my father, Esty Pearl Wood, who passed away Jun 14 1964.  L E Wood [See https://www.waltoncountyheritage.org/obit/estey-pearl-wood/]

[Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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The DeFuniak Herald – June 21, 1965 Obituaries

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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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The DeFuniak Herald – June 17, 1965 Obituary

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The body of Hubert Pryor Hall 52, who died May 19th in Las Vegas was brought to DeFuniak for burial. Mr Hall was born Sep 3 1912 in DeFuniak Springs, and had lived in Temple, Texas for several years. Services held Monday burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. [See https://www.waltoncountyheritage.org/obit/hubert-pryor-hall/]

[Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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The DeFuniak Herald – June 3, 1965 Obituaries

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Mr William George Wold, age 66, died Wednesday May 19th in local hospital. A native of Bristol, Tenn he resided in Walton since 1963, moving here from Chicago. Services held Saturday with burial in Cluster Springs Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, Mrs —– Woldfe, 2 dau Mrs Margaret Carter & Mrs Betty —-; and 17 gr children.

Herbert Lee Singletary age 63, died Saturday May 22nd at his home. A native of Ponce de Leon he resided here for past 30 yrs. Services on Sunday interment in Otter Creek Cemetery. Survivors, his wife Mrs Mary Singletary, 2 sons Lloyd & Clyde, 2 dau Mrs Evelyn Hart, & Mrs Junita Langford; 3 bro John, Luke & Walker Singletary; 1 sis Mrs Lecie Grant.

Joe Forest Browning 71 yrs, died Wednesday May 19th in Gadsden county hospital.  Mr Browning was native of Georgia. Survivors include 2 bro A J & Bill Browning. Services held thrusday from graveside in Hatcher Cemetery.

Mrs Mattie Bowers, 81 yrs died Monday May 17th in a Gadsden co hospital.  She was a native of Holmes Co and a resident of DeF more than 20 yrs. Survivors are 2 step dau; Mrs Tom Adkinson, & Mrs Howard Beardsley; 1 bro Jim Ammons; 2 sis Mrs Anna Helms & Mrs S H Shirley. Services on Wednesday with interment in Euchee Valley Cemetery.

[Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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The DeFuniak Herald – May 27, 1965, Obituaries

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Mrs Victorine Turner Hamilton, 77 yrs passed away Wednesday May 12th.  She was native and lifelong resident of the Liberty community of Walton Co. Survivors include 4 daus, Mrs Agnes Hoover, Mrs Nettie Carnley, Mrs Betty Hazel and Mrs Elaine Alfenso; 4 sons Fate, Guy, Dallas & Billie Hamilton, one sis; Mrs Florence Harper, 22 gr ch and 9 gr gr.  Services held Friday with interment in Cluster Springs Cemetery. [Full obituary available at waltoncountyheritage.org/obit/victorine-t-hamilton]

Hubert P Hall, age 52, passed away May 19th in Las Vegas Nev.  He was native of Walton Co and resided in Las Vegas for one and one half year. Survivors are his widow, Mrs Inez Adkison Hall, 1 dau Mrs Roberta Browne; 3 gr children; one bro Ellison Hall; 2 sisters Mrs Ethel Adkison & Ms. Evelyn Hall. [Full obituary available at waltoncountyheritage.org/obit/hubert-pryor-hall]

[Summarized by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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The DeFuniak Herald – May 13, 1965 Obituaries

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Marshall James Lightfoot, age 57, died Monday May 10th at his residence in DeF where he resident for past 27 yrs.  He was a registered pharmacist and owner of the Lightfoot Drug store and Lightfoot Hotel.  Services held Thursday with interment in Magnolia Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Mrs Isabell Lightfoot, one son, Marshall J Lightfoot Jr, 3 dau Mrs Ramona Fontaine, Mrs Leona Rancourt, and Mrs Betty L Ritzman; 2 bros Ancel & Ira Lightfoot; 2 sis Mrs Zella Herring & Miss Ophra Lightfoot; 9 gr also survive. [See full obituary at waltoncountyheritage.org/obit/marshall-james-lightfoot-sr]

Mrs Mary Agnes Markus, 77, died Sunday May 9th in a Pensacola Hospital.  She was a native of Kansas City, Mo and resident of DeF. Survivors include her widower, R D Markus, 2 sons William B & Donald J Markus.  Services held Wednesday with interment in Magnolia.

Mrs Mable Frances Yon, 53, died Monday May 10th in Gadsden Co hospital. Survivors include her widower Mr John A Yon, one dau, Mrs Gloria Ruth Rethmeyer, 3 sons, Johnny Jr, Philip Ray & Joseph Wayne Yon; 2 sis Mrs Elanor Demers and Mrs Minnie Hummel; 6  bros Lee, Willie, David, Collon Woodrow & Clifton Brannon.

[Summarized by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]

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