The DeFuniak Herald - March 1937 - Obituaries

1937 Mar 4 - James A Vaughn 71, proprietor of DeFuniak Hotel passed away at his home on Sunday.Besides his wife, he leaves daughter Mrs Geo Shomaker and one son, James Jr. Services were heldTuesday from Methodist Church and internment in Magnolia cemetery. 1937 Mar 11 - Mrs Martha J Edward 78, passed away at the home of her son J C Edwards, in theSandy Creek section Friday and was buried Sunday at the Gum Creek cemetery. 1937 Mar 18 - J I Kelly 80 passed away Friday March 12 at his home in Portland with pneumonia.He is survived by 11 children, 41 grandchildren and 22 gr grands. Long time resident inFlorida having moved here from Georgia after his marriage to Cora Perkins in 1878.Funeral services were held at Hatcher Cemetery Saturday March 13. Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson