Published in Holmes County Advertiser, Bonifay, Florida, 
Friday, April 23, 1915
James DeVane Passes Away.
   After an illness of short duration, James P. Devane, aged 21 passed away at the home of his parents in this city last Friday evening at 7:00 o'clock, the immediate cause of his death being kidney and liver complications.
   Jim, as he was known by most people, had been sick for several days, but his condition only became serious on Wednesday before his death Friday, consequently his demise was not only a great shock to his parents and others relatives, but to his friends as well, most of whom were not aware of his illness until the sad news of his death spread over the city.
   Funeral services were held at the home at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. Blitch, pastor of the Baptist church, conducted the services and spoke in words of tenderest sympathy and comfort, of Christian hope and promise.  The choir sang with peculiar beauty and sweetness several appropriate selections.  At the conclusion of the services s long procession followed the remains to the city cemetery where the interment was made.
   Deceased was a young man of quiet habits, peaceful, sober and industrious and his untimely death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends,  To the heartbroken father, mother, brother and sisters, who sit in sorrow where his footsteps shall never again find echo, we extend the sympathy of one who lived him as a brother.  When they have drained the cup may the peace that passeth all understanding come to them from One who cares for each little sparrow that falls. 

(Transcibed by Mona Spears, March 1999)