Northwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society - Key Finder
Spring 1997
Vol. 18 No. 2
The Mooreland Leader
May 3, 1962 Omer Schnoebelen - Editor & Publisher
J. F. Devous Dies,
Services Held Wednesday
James Franklin Devous, 83, long time resident of the Haskew neighborhood, died at the Rolinett Nursing Home in Mooreland, Saturday, April 28, following an illness of four months.
James Franklin Devous, son of John M. and Sarah A. Devou was born Nov. 16, 1878 and departed this life on April 28, 1962 at the Robinett Nursing Home in Mooreland, Oklahoma, following a lengthy illness.
He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Mausey on May 1, 1898 at Shawneetown, Ill.
He was one of the early day settlers of the Haskew community. He and his wife, and baby daughter came from Illinois by covered wagon and homesteade west of Haskew, OkIa. in 1900, later moving to the present home.
He was a member of the Haskew Baptist church.
To this union 10 children were born, two infant sons, and his wife Mary Jane Devous precede him in death.
He remarried on Oct. 6, 1955 to Mrs. Daisy Bozeman.
Survivors include his wife Daisy of the home, three sons Howard Devous, Hardtner, Kas. and Lester Devous and Harok Devous, Freedom; five daughters: Rosa Swain, El Reno; Delk Janzen, Woodward; Edna Wonger, Ft. Supply; Geneva Reed Freedom; and Claris Lucas, Buffalo. Also two sisters: Mary Albertine Dunn, Alva; and Maggie Isabell Albert, Eldorado, Ill.; and 22 grandchildren and & great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2 at the Haskew Baptist church with Rev. Ralph Overton, minister, officiating.
Burial was in Haskew cemetery with Knittel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Bob Dauphin Dies
Following Heart Attack
Bob Dauphin, long time resident of the Quinlan and Mooreland communities died Friday, April 27, following a heart attack. He was 56 years old and had lived 51 years in this area.
Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the Quinlan Methodist church with Rev. Don Bennett officiating.
Burial was made in Mooreland cemetery under the direction of Knittel Funeral Home.
Robert Coleman Dauphin, son of Oscar and Luetta Dauphin, was born Nov. 3, 1905 in Quinlan, Oklahoma, and departed this life April 27, 1962 at the Mooreland Community Hospital, at the age of 56 years, 5 months, 27 days.
He was born on a farm 5 miles north of Quinlan and lived within the community for 51 years. In 1957 he moved to Mooreland community.
He was converted and baptized in the Methodist church, Quinlan in 1949.
On August 8th, 1924 he was united in marriage to Smantha Olds at Alva, Okla. To this union were born two children; one son Lawrence Dauphin, Mooreland; and one daughter, Mrs. Gerald Harper of Wichita, Kansas.
Mr. Dauphin had been in failing health for the past few years but was taken seriously ill in April of 1962.
He was a kind and loving husband, Lather, grandfather and neighbor, and will be greatly missed by all. He was a dedicated community worker and served as a member of the Quinlan School board for 17 years. He always supported any program for the betterment of youth of the community. His pleasing smile and personality inspired others to forget their trials and pain, and helped them to live better lives. He was never one to complain, altho it was apparent he was enduring pain and suffering. His concern for children was apparent even to the children themselves, for they often stopped and chatted with him and he was never too busy to talk to them with their problems or share their joys.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Smantha, one son Lawrence and wife Irene of Mooreland; one daughter Mrs. Viola Harper and husband GeraId of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren, Mrs. Vicky Green and husband Dwayne of Wichita; Kathy, Kim and Kurt Dauphin of Mooreland; one great-grandson, Robert Donald Green of Wichita.
He also leaves one brother, William 0. Dauphin of Mooreland. He was preceded in death by his father Oscar, his mother Luetta, a brother Clinton, a sister Millie, and an infant baby sister; also two grandsons, Larry and Scott Dauphin.
He also leaves to mourn, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
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