Davaughn James Pellis passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025
He was born April 28, 1994, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was the son of James Earl Pellis, Lisa Lynn Lathrom and Stephen L. Webb Sr.
He graduated from Lawrence High School and was a member of the Lawrence High School Marching Lions Band.
Davaughn had many brothers and sisters, just to name a few, Mikel Jeromy Lee Wray, Lacie (Wray) Spiker, Nina Simone Atkins, Toy Harrison, Stephen Webb II, Bria Cruse, Robert Moore, Jamaine Williams, Shay Peller, Christopher Needham and Jaiden Pellis, Allen Harrison, Vinnie Brooks, Trey Dudley, Jamal Pellis, James Peller Jr., Audrina Pellis, Aubrey Pellis, Jameise Needum, Gabrielle Davenport, Shenita Townsend, Terrance Carter.
Other relatives include his Niece, Latalya Spiker, Nephews, Jeromy Cumpton, Rylan Patterson and Jordon Spiker.
Grandfathers, Jerry Lathrom, Sidney Gonce Sr, Willie Webb and James Phillips.
Grandmothers Carol (Nightingale) Gonce, Anne MiMi Nickson and Maggie Bennett
Aunts and Uncles, Lorri (Lathrom) Coleman, lynda Bennett-Newson, Juanita Croft, Patricia Bradberry, Luconya Williams, Nikki Phillips, Sherelia Webb Bowers, Larry Peller, Fredrick Bennett.
First Cousins, Danielle Coleman, Kevin Coleman II, Kionna Coleman, Zackiyah Sanders and many more.
A visitation will take place Saturday July 19, 2025 at 12 noon and Funeral services will follow at 1:00p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Celebration of Life will be held after services. Details will be available at the service.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of DeVaughn Pellis he was a very sweet person he will be missed he was the friend of my 2 daughters and myself I will miss him with all my heart this is a horrible situation RIP DaVaughn you will be deeply missed❤️!
Sending strength and comfort during these trying times. Just know you and Steve are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Family,
I extend my condolence and deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. Words cannot adequately express what you’re feeling.
Please know that I’ll continue to keep you in prayer, as you deal with the days ahead.
In Respect,
Pastor Verdell Taylor
Your family is in my thoughts during this difficult time. I am so sorry.
Lisa, I’m so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine, as a momma, the heart break you are feeling. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love and healing prayers for you and your family.
I’m so sorry, davaughn one of my and my brother’s best friends in childhood. So many memories with from growing up I will hold on to forever. My family and I are praying for all of you!
Sending you hugs Steve and praying that you find comfort, peace and strength.
I’m so sorry for the loss of DaVaughn. I pray everyday that you will find comfort in the warmth if his smile and the love in your hearts. Some days will be harder than others but hang in there, you’ve got an army of love to help you make it thru. I’m glad we were brought together as family and we will stand as family. I love you all. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
Know that I am praying for you daily for comfort. Know that I am here for you not just today, but for days and years to come. Love you all. Prayers for strength and comfort.
Sending my prayers and love to the family, I m so sorry for your loss.
Sending prayers of comfort for you during this most difficult time. Remember the good times with Davaughn and smile with him. Little by little the pain will lessen.
Sending my prayers and condolences to you for your loss,
We are going to miss you bro, gone too soon
I’m truly heartbroken for your loss. He had such a beautiful way of making people feel seen and cared for—just by being himself. His kindness left echoes, and I hope you can feel how many hearts he touched. Please know I’m holding you close in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry Lisa for your and your families loss. I cannot imagine thr pain you all feel. My thoughts are to all of you right now.
Lisa – I know your “sparkle” is dim right now! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! –
I was the librarian at South when DaVaughn was there. He was just one of those kids a teacher enjoys having around—positive and happy to interact with. He came to the library a lot and was even part of the Book Bloggers group—what librarian would not love that! May his family continue to find peace and comfort in the joy he brought to them and all those he touched during his brief life on this earth. God bless…
I am heartbroken. Such a kind heart. I think often of DaVaughn and wish you fond memories of a special man. All my love to your family.
I love you so much Vaughny Bear and I miss you terribly 😢 – Wootabear
Send my condolences and prayers to the family
So sorry to hear of DaVaughn’s passing. I was secretary at East Heights and South/BMMS. I remember him as a thoughtful young man. Prayers for comfort during your time of mourning.
To the Latham family:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. May the Lord continue to give you Peace and Comfort during this time.
Sending my prayers and love to the Latham family and the pellis