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John W. Hale1

M, #139591, b. 15 October 1903, d. 6 April 1988
Pedigree Link

Family: Zelma Louise Watkins (b. 6 September 1909, d. 6 December 2009)

DaughterCordelia B. Hale+ (b. 28 January 1930, d. 17 January 2022)

Biography

John W. Hale was born on 15 October 1903 in Missouri.1 He married Zelma Louise Watkins about 1928, Zelma and John Hale were separated by April, 1940 when she was living at St. James and working as a waitress, with daughters Cordelia and Bonnie.2,3 He died on 6 April 1988.

He was buried in April 1988 in Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #46310658.
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Citations

  1. [S5174] St. Louis, Dist. 0039, sheet 18B, line 58, 1930 Federal Census, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1227 - 1246; FHL #2340962 -81.
  2. [S5174] 1930 Federal Census, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1227 - 1246; FHL #2340962 -81.
  3. [S5176] St. James, ED 81-15, sheet 21A, Household 548, 1940 Federal Census, Phelps County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2140.

Zelma Louise Watkins1

F, #139592, b. 6 September 1909, d. 6 December 2009
Pedigree Link

Family: John W. Hale (b. 15 October 1903, d. 6 April 1988)

DaughterCordelia B. Hale+ (b. 28 January 1930, d. 17 January 2022)

Biography

Zelma Louise Watkins was born on 6 September 1909 in Missouri.1 She married John W. Hale about 1928, Zelma and John Hale were separated by April, 1940 when she was living at St. James and working as a waitress, with daughters Cordelia and Bonnie.1,2 She died on 6 December 2009.

She was buried in December 2009 in Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #62148935.
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Citations

  1. [S5174] St. Louis, Dist. 0039, sheet 18B, line 59, 1930 Federal Census, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1227 - 1246; FHL #2340962 -81.
  2. [S5176] St. James, ED 81-15, sheet 21A, Household 548, 1940 Federal Census, Phelps County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2140.

Arthur Russell Davault1

M, #139593, b. 24 October 1914, d. 13 July 1991

Parents

FatherRainey Forrest Davault (b. 7 January 1891, d. 23 September 1958)
MotherIva Louvonie Gray (b. 1 October 1893, d. 5 December 1980)
Pedigree Link

Family: Velva Maxine Harrison (b. 6 July 1923, d. 5 September 2014)

SonJames Russell Davault+

Biography

Arthur Russell Davault was born on 24 October 1914 in Royal, Phelps Co., MO, WW II draft registration.1 He married Velva Maxine Harrison, daughter of Everett Jackson Harrison and Mary Etta Mizell, on 17 October 1942. Arthur Russell Davault died on 13 July 1991 in Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO.

He was buried in July 1991 in High Gate Cemetery, High Gate, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #61890008.
Arthur Russell Davault lived on 16 October 1940 in Bland, Gasconade Co., MO. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, 3 years, 1 month, 2 days; wounded 15 DEC 1943 at Naples, Italy. Occupation: in 1955, farming.
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Citations

  1. [S5205] Bourbois Twp., Dist. 0004, sheet 1B, Dwelling 22, Family 22, 1930 Federal Census, Gasconade County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1187; FHL #2340922.

Velva Maxine Harrison

F, #139594, b. 6 July 1923, d. 5 September 2014

Parents

FatherEverett Jackson Harrison (b. 20 December 1881, d. 23 January 1966)
MotherMary Etta Mizell (b. 25 February 1880, d. 27 July 1961)
Pedigree Link

Family: Arthur Russell Davault (b. 24 October 1914, d. 13 July 1991)

SonJames Russell Davault+

Biography

Velva Maxine Harrison was born on 6 July 1923 in Safe, Maries Co., MO. She married Arthur Russell Davault, son of Rainey Forrest Davault and Iva Louvonie Gray, on 17 October 1942. Velva Maxine Harrison died on 5 September 2014 in Bland, Gasconade Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at her son's residence near Bland.

Velva was born in Safe on July 6, 1923 to the late Everett J. and Etta (Mizell) Harrison. On October 17, 1942 she was united in marriage to Arthur R. Davault. She was a member of the Cross Road Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; brothers, Eldon Harrison and Orville Harrison; sisters, Fern Glenn, Sylvia Broeker, Veda Riensch and Carmelitta Holtgrieve.

Her survivors include her son, Jim Davault and wife Betty of Bland; and by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Gottenstroeter Funeral Home.



She was buried in September 2014 in High Gate Cemetery, High Gate, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #135596028.
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Everett Jackson Harrison

M, #139595, b. 20 December 1881, d. 23 January 1966
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Etta Mizell (b. 25 February 1880, d. 27 July 1961)

DaughterVelva Maxine Harrison+ (b. 6 July 1923, d. 5 September 2014)

Biography

Everett Jackson Harrison was born on 20 December 1881. He married Mary Etta Mizell on 12 June 1901 in Maries Co., MO. He died on 23 January 1966.

He was buried in January 1966.
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Mary Etta Mizell

F, #139596, b. 25 February 1880, d. 27 July 1961
Pedigree Link

Family: Everett Jackson Harrison (b. 20 December 1881, d. 23 January 1966)

DaughterVelva Maxine Harrison+ (b. 6 July 1923, d. 5 September 2014)

Biography

Mary Etta Mizell was born on 25 February 1880 in Maries Co., MO. She married Everett Jackson Harrison on 12 June 1901 in Maries Co., MO. She died on 27 July 1961 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO.

She was buried in 1961 in High Gate Cemetery, High Gate, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #61428950.
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Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr.

M, #139599, b. 7 November 1910, d. 21 June 1975

Parents

FatherJoseph A. DeVoss (b. August 1864, d. 1935)
MotherMaybell Elizabeth Baumgartner (b. July 1870, d. 1935)
Pedigree Link

Family: Dorothy Davault (b. 20 April 1917, d. 1 March 2011)

SonDwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr.+ (b. 24 August 1935, d. 17 January 2008)
DaughterClee Ann DeVoss+ (b. 27 August 1938, d. 27 January 2013)
SonPhillip H. DeVoss
SonJon Roger DeVoss
DaughterVickie Lynn DeVoss

Biography

Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr., was born on 7 November 1910 in Pratt Co., KS.1,2 He married Dorothy Davault, daughter of Frederick Adolph Davault and Alma Sue Dyerly, in 1935. Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr., died on 21 June 1975.

Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr., lived on 2 April 1940 in 821 Main Street, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS.2 He lived in 1961 in 909 South Pine Street, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS.
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Citations

  1. [S2051] Richland Twp., Dist. 154, sheet 1A, Dwelling 6, Family 6, 1920 Federal Census, Pratt County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 545.
  2. [S2050] Pratt, ED 76-24B, sheet 1B, Household 12, 1940 Federal Census, Pratt County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1252.

Clee Ann DeVoss1

F, #139600, b. 27 August 1938, d. 27 January 2013

Parents

FatherDwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr. (b. 7 November 1910, d. 21 June 1975)
MotherDorothy Davault (b. 20 April 1917, d. 1 March 2011)
Pedigree Link

Family: Parviz Mohagheghpour

DaughterParvin Mohagheghpour+
DaughterShirin Mohagheghpour+

Biography

Clee Ann DeVoss was born on 27 August 1938 in Cullison, Pratt Co., KS.1 She married Parviz Mohagheghpour. She and Parviz Mohagheghpour were divorced. She married Carl Fox in December 1973. She died on 27 January 2013 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS,

Obituary -- The Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, 30 JAN 2013; p.B2 (Newspapers.com):

Fox, Clee (Clee Ann DeVoss), wife, mother, and extraordinary human being, was born in the family home in Cullison, KS on August 27, 1938. She passed away Sunday evening, January 27, 2013 in hospice care at Comfort Care Homes' Broadmoor facility, Wichita, KS at the age of 74. She grew up in Pratt, KS, the second of five children of Dwight and Dorothy DeVoss. Even before finishing high school, Clee showed her aptitude for accounting by doing the bookkeeping for the three service stations owned and operated by her family, skills that would serve her well, later in life. Local citizens used to stop by the service stations just to watch her operate the Burroughs 104-key calculator at lightning speed, with no errors. While attending Kansas University, Clee met and married Iranian student Parviz Mohagheghpour. She graduated in 1961 with honors, and a bachelor's degree in education. By this time she had two little daughters, Parvin and Shirine. In 1964 she and her daughters moved to Tehran, Iran with her husband's parents while her husband continued his education in the states. By the end of the 1960s, cultural differences had taken their toll, and the marriage ended. However, Clee was still in Iran and had a good job teaching the Shah's Air Force cadets English as a second language. In 1972, Clee met Carl Fox, a Honeywell field engineer from Phoenix, AZ. Following their marriage in December, 1973, there ensued a 38-year period of great productivity, overseas assignments, and travel to over 30 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Clee and Carl worked and lived in Iran, Holland, Germany, and China. In Germany, Clee used her accounting skills to work her way up to General Manager of the Headquarters of the United States European Command Audio Photo Club with over 40 employees. When she took over this assignment, the club had over one million dollars in excess inventory, and was deeply in debt. Within two years, Clee turned the club around, ending up with all debts paid and more than $300,000 in the Army Central Investment Fund. She made it look easy. Her employees loved her, and when she left, the club was operating at a profit. Just this one example shows the kind of wonderful and accomplished person that Clee was. Words that describe Clee: smart, attactive, articulate, gregarious, friendly, great sense of humor, generous, and most of all, loving. Clee was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Dorothy, and one brother, Dwight Theodore (Ted) DeVoss, all of Pratt, KS. Survivors include her husband, Carl Fox of Wichita, brothers Phillip DeVoss of Wichita and Roger DeVoss of Dodge City, sister Vickie DeVoss of Pratt, daughters Parvin Belknap of Aliquippa, PA and Shirine Mohagheghpour of Islamabad, Pakistan, step-sons Curtis Fox of Fort Smith, AR and Todd Fox of Tinley Park, IL, four grandchildren, Sophie and Alexa Gavin and Erin and Wiley Belknap, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

The service for our beloved Clee is to be held at Downing and Lahey Mortuary, 10515 W. Maple, on Friday, Feb. 1, at 1:00 PM. Private burial will be at the Sunset Cemetery, Cullison, KS. Both services will be under the direction of long time family friend and minister Mary Jo Lundy of Santa Fe, NM. Clee was a loving person and I feel lucky to have had her as my beloved wife and best friend for 39 years. She is loved and will be greatly missed.



She was buried in 2013 in Sunset Cemetery, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, Findagrave #104356554.
Clee Ann DeVoss was graduated in 1961 in Kansas University, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.
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Citations

  1. [S2050] Pratt, ED 76-24B, sheet 1B, Household 12, 1940 Federal Census, Pratt County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1252.

Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr.1

M, #139601, b. 24 August 1935, d. 17 January 2008

Parents

FatherDwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr. (b. 7 November 1910, d. 21 June 1975)
MotherDorothy Davault (b. 20 April 1917, d. 1 March 2011)
Pedigree Link

Family: Thelma Irene Naron (b. 1 January 1929, d. 10 May 2009)

SonDwight Theodore DeVoss, III+ (b. 19 June 1964, d. 13 January 2020)
SonCourtney Naron DeVoss

Biography

Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr., was born on 24 August 1935 in Pratt Co., KS.1 He married Thelma Irene Naron, daughter of Charles William Naron and Nellie May Manis. Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr., and Thelma Irene Naron were divorced on 5 February 1974 in Clark Co., NV. He married Loan Thi Vo, daughter of Tay Van Vo and Tuyen Thi Cao, on 30 May 1974 in Arlington Co., VA. Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr., and Loan Thi Vo were divorced on 23 January 1976 in Clark Co., NV. He died on 17 January 2008.

He was buried in January 2008 in Sunset Cemetery, Cullison, Pratt Co., KS, Findagrave #183117730.


Note: Dwight and Thelma DeVoss were listed on the passenger list for TWA flight 801 arriving at New York City on 11 AUG 1962. Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr., lived in 1994 in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA.
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Citations

  1. [S2050] Pratt, ED 76-24B, sheet 1B, Household 12, 1940 Federal Census, Pratt County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1252.

Joseph A. DeVoss1

M, #139610, b. August 1864, d. 1935
Pedigree Link

Family: Maybell Elizabeth Baumgartner (b. July 1870, d. 1935)

SonDwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr.+ (b. 7 November 1910, d. 21 June 1975)

Biography

Joseph A. DeVoss was born in August 1864 in Illinois.1 He married Maybell Elizabeth Baumgartner on 4 December 1890 in Cumberland Co., IL. He died in 1935.

He was buried in 1935 in Sunset Cemetery, Cullison, Pratt Co., KS, Findagrave #10289873.
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Citations

  1. [S2051] Richland Twp., Dist. 154, sheet 1A, Dwelling 6, Family 6, 1920 Federal Census, Pratt County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 545.

Maybell Elizabeth Baumgartner1

F, #139611, b. July 1870, d. 1935
Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph A. DeVoss (b. August 1864, d. 1935)

SonDwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr.+ (b. 7 November 1910, d. 21 June 1975)

Biography

Maybell Elizabeth Baumgartner was born in July 1870 in Cumberland Co., IL.1 She married Joseph A. DeVoss on 4 December 1890 in Cumberland Co., IL. She died in 1935 in Cullison, Pratt Co., KS.

She was buried in 1935 in Sunset Cemetery, Cullison, Pratt Co., KS, Findagrave #10289877.
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Citations

  1. [S2051] Richland Twp., Dist. 154, sheet 1A, Dwelling 6, Family 6, 1920 Federal Census, Pratt County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 545.

Thelma Irene Naron

F, #139612, b. 1 January 1929, d. 10 May 2009

Parents

FatherCharles William Naron (b. 11 August 1890, d. January 1984)
MotherNellie May Manis (b. 15 April 1893, d. 28 May 1988)
Pedigree Link

Family: Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr., (b. 24 August 1935, d. 17 January 2008)

SonDwight Theodore DeVoss, III+ (b. 19 June 1964, d. 13 January 2020)
SonCourtney Naron DeVoss

Biography

Thelma Irene Naron was born on 1 January 1929 in Morton Co. (probably), KS, Nellie was 35 when Thelma was born, and had no other children either before or after Nellie. It is possible, if not likely, that Nellie was adopted by the Narons, who were previously the Vanattas as of the 1920 census. DLB 2020.1 She married Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr., son of Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Sr., and Dorothy Davault. Thelma Irene Naron and Dwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr., were divorced on 5 February 1974 in Clark Co., NV. She died on 10 May 2009 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

She was buried in May 2009 in Sunset Cemetery, Cullison, Pratt Co., KS, Findagrave #206532603.


Note: Dwight and Thelma DeVoss were listed on the passenger list for TWA flight 801 arriving at New York City on 11 AUG 1962.

Note: Obvously, if the birth dates are correct, Dwight and Courtney were not both the biological sons of Thelma. Cannot determine at this time what the correct relationships were. DLB 2020.
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Citations

  1. [S5206] Richfield Twp., Dist. 0004, sheet 2B, Dwelling 22, Family 24, 1930 Federal Census, Morton County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 713, FHL #2340448.

Dwight Theodore DeVoss, III

M, #139613, b. 19 June 1964, d. 13 January 2020

Parents

FatherDwight Theodore DeVoss, Jr. (b. 24 August 1935, d. 17 January 2008)
MotherThelma Irene Naron (b. 1 January 1929, d. 10 May 2009)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sheila Diann Phillips

SonBradley G. DeVoss
DaughterMary K. DeVoss

Biography

Dwight Theodore DeVoss, III, was born on 19 June 1964 in Washington, District of Columbia. He married Sheila Diann Phillips on 14 February 1988 in Clark Co., NV. He died on 13 January 2020 in Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Dwight Theodore DeVoss III, of Vilonia, passed away on January 13, 2020 at the age of 55.

Dwight was born on June 19, 1964 in Washington, D.C. to Dwight and Thelma (Naron) Devoss. He attended Chapparral High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was an amazing husband, father, and friend to all who knew him with a heart of gold. He was a skilled musician playing the guitar, bass, and accordion. He enjoyed singing, collecting and rebuilding guitars, fishing, and working on vehicles. He had a special love for his children and family as well as his fur baby Hercules.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 33 years, Sheila DeVoss of the home; his children, Bradley G. DeVoss of Vilonia; Trey Tindoll (Kasey) of Benton; Luke Pope of Conway; Taylor Price of Vilonia; Ryan Oliger of Greenbrier; Christopher McNew of Vilonia; Mary K. DeVoss of Vilonia; Tammy Shaffer of Fort Smith; Shannon Nicole Phillips of Alexander; Melanie Tindoll of Conway; two sisters, Anastastia Wade of California; Bridgett Macon of Pennsylvania; five brothers, Frank Logan of Henderson, Nevada; Mark Slaughter of Las Vegas, Nevada; Owen Green of Las Vegas, Nevada; Joshua Eagan of California; Jerry Grissom of Vilonia; childhood friend, Bettina Knapp of Las Vegas; and close friends, Lester Flowers and Bill Jones of Vilonia; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Courtney Devoss; Joseph McCabb; Michael Baker; and Steve Zakas.

His life will be celebrated, 2:00 PM Saturday, January 25th, 2020, at Vilonia Funeral Home Chapel 1134 Main Street Vilonia, AR 72173.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home.



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Charles William Naron1

M, #139619, b. 11 August 1890, d. January 1984
Pedigree Link

Family: Nellie May Manis (b. 15 April 1893, d. 28 May 1988)

DaughterThelma Irene Naron+ (b. 1 January 1929, d. 10 May 2009)

Biography

Charles William Naron was born on 11 August 1890 in Pratt, Pratt Co., KS.1 He married Nellie May Manis. He died in January 1984.



Note: Charles was born Charles William Vanatta, son of Thomas and Cora Vanatta. He changed his surname between 1920 and 1930 for unknown reasons.
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Citations

  1. [S5206] Richfield Twp., Dist. 0004, sheet 2B, Dwelling 22, Family 24, 1930 Federal Census, Morton County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 713, FHL #2340448.

Nellie May Manis1

F, #139620, b. 15 April 1893, d. 28 May 1988
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles William Naron (b. 11 August 1890, d. January 1984)

DaughterThelma Irene Naron+ (b. 1 January 1929, d. 10 May 2009)

Biography

Nellie May Manis was born on 15 April 1893 in Kansas.1 She married Charles William Naron. She died on 28 May 1988 in Clark Co., NV.

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Citations

  1. [S5206] Richfield Twp., Dist. 0004, sheet 2B, Dwelling 22, Family 24, 1930 Federal Census, Morton County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 713, FHL #2340448.