Where to find an obituary

The best source is the Miami-Dade Public Library Genealogy Department. They have the Ann McFadden Obituary Index of Greater Miami 1896-2007, which includes all English language newspapers. The library suggests you call them first to confirm they do have the obituary. The phone number is (305) 375-5580. If the the obituary exists, you can then write to them at 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130, include your check for $5, and they will send the obituary to you.

Other sources

Buriel records at Internment.net

Contributed Obituaries and Death Notices

Death Notices that appeared in The Miami Herald on Saturday 26 September 1992

Alpern, Sallie 71
Burke, Donald H. 93
Currell, Noble (Happy) 59
Dendy, John Stiles, Sr. 82
Henderick, Colonel Mac D. 72
Lackman, Abraham
La Frak, Sari Helen 81 see Weiss
Perl, Elizabeth 70
Potter, Evelyn 77
Silverblatt, Melvin J.
Silverman, Bernard 74
Sussman, Samuel 82
Weiss, Sari Helen (nee Le Frak) 81
Wetzel, Frank L.
Wind, Milton H. 81
Wintersteen, Sue Marie 84

Contributed by mnorton@datawest.net

OBITUARY OF BARTLETT RICHARD(S)

OCTOBER 28, 1919 from the Miami Metropolis

"The funeral of Bartlett RICHARD, a 71-year old resident of this city, who died at the city hospital last night, will be held this afternoon from the Church of the Nazarine on Fourth Street in the city cemetery, where the King Undertaking Co., will have charge of internment.

Mr. Richard is survived by a widow, Catherine (ESPENSCHIED) RICHARD; two sons, George Albert RICHARD, John RICHARD; and three daughters, Dora Elizabeth BORTON, Emma M. BRECHER and Nettie GRIFFIN who lives on Avenue Q. Mr. RICHARD was highly esteemed by his friends, in whom the news of his death was a great shock."

For further information or research on this family, contact:   Lois Borton Werline, Gulfport, FL