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     His Social Security Number was 526-09-8210.⁴ Ray Edward Swain was born on February 9, 1906 at Oklahoma.^2,4 He married Lorraine Grace Boyer, daughter of Napoléon "Nap" Boyer and Charlotte Frances McMurren, on March 20, 1926 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.^1,3 Ray Edward Swain died in May, 1986 at age 80.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 519-22-4742.² Her married name was Gilchrist. Leona Lorraine Swain married Marvin Charles Gilchrist.⁵ Leona Lorraine Swain was born on December 12, 1926 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.^1,2 She died on April 17, 2003 at Parker, Douglas Co., Colorado, at age 76.² She Leona "TINK" Gilchrist of Parker. Wife of Mike Gilchrist; mother of Becky (Dan) Nimrod, Englewood, CO, Ted (Cheryl) Gilchrist, Kiowa, CO and Scott (Janet) Gilchrist, Elizabeth, CO. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, Saturday, 11 a.m., St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 19580 E. Pilgrims Place, Parker, CO. on April 23, 2003.⁶

     Melvin Meredith/Medrith Lee was born on July 24, 1906 at White Oaks, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.^1,3 He married Louise Charlotte Boyer, daughter of Napoléon "Nap" Boyer and Charlotte Frances McMurren, on February 28, 1931 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.^1,2 Melvin Meredith/Medrith Lee died on June 5, 1995 at Arizona at age 88.

     Hubert Morris Lee was born on September 16, 1933 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.¹ He died on October 10, 2018 at New Mexico at age 85.⁴

     Walter Lee Dickison Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1051 Willowcreek Road, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.⁵ His Social Security Number was 526-24-1765.⁶ He was born on August 2, 1899 at Camp Verde, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^1,3,6 He married Mary Easter McMurren, daughter of John Henderson McMurren and America Iasabelle Teague, on November 5, 1920 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.⁴ Walter Lee Dickison Sr. died on February 24, 1972 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 72.^6,5

     Walter Lee Dickison Jr. was buried at Prescott National Cemetery, 500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^4,3 He was born on October 10, 1931 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^1,2,5 He married Barbara June Robertson on August 16, 1953 at Yavapai Co., Arizona.^2,3 Walter Lee Dickison Jr. died on November 9, 2011 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 80.⁵ He Walter Lee Dickison Jr. - Born in Prescott, Ariz., in 1931 to Walter and Easter Dickison, Walter was born as a third-generation Arizona pioneer ranching family. Walter (Walt) grew up with his sister Nona in Prescott. He attended Prescott schools and graduated high school. Walter joined the Air Force in 1949 and was stationed at Grenier Air Force Base in Manchester, N.H., where he was trained in Morse code and radio operation for the signal corps. Walt was deployed to Korea from March 1952 to February 1953 and was one of the Mosquitos in the 6147th Tactical Air Control Squadron. Walt returned stateside to George Air Force Base in Victorville, Calif., and was honorably discharged in November 1953. While still in the Air Force, Walt married the love of his life, Barbara June Robertson, on Aug. 16, 1953. Walt worked several jobs in Prescott including working for the City of Prescott at the police desk before joining the Arizona Department of Transportation, where he worked for 31 years before retiring in 1987. During his career at ADOT, Walt recalled doing everything from working brush, fixing potholes, and building fences, but he most remembered long hours plowing snow every winter and being the full-time truck driver of the Prescott unit's 18-wheeler flatbed equipment transport truck. Walt is survived by his wife Barbara of 58 years; son Ralph and daughter-in-law Mickey; daughter Linda Burton and son-in-law Steve; and daughter Laura Bender and son-in-law Jim. He is also survived by grandchildren Kris Bender, Thomas and Michael Burton, Nathan Dickison, Brian Dickison and his wife Jen, and Katie Gibbons and her husband John. Walt was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank the Hospice Family Care Inc. and their special caregivers for wonderful care and heartfelt compassion during Walt's final weeks. A military honor service will be at Prescott National Cemetery Columbarium 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011. on December 10, 2011.³

     Roy Hill was born circa 1895 at Alabama.³ He married America Isabelle McMurren, daughter of John Henderson McMurren and America Iasabelle Teague, on October 23, 1926 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² Roy Hill and America Isabelle McMurren were divorced before April 22, 1940.⁴

     Margaret Hill was buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.¹ She was born on November 11, 1922 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.¹ She died on October 15, 1934 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 11.¹

     Bertha Celeste Striplin was buried at Exeter District Cemetery, 719 E Marinette Avenue, Exeter, Tulare Co., California.² Her Social Security Number was 527-07-3055.³ She was born on August 27, 1914 at Clemenceau, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^4,1 As of October 7, 1929,her married name was McMurren.¹ She married William Alven McMurren, son of John Henderson McMurren and America Iasabelle Teague, on October 7, 1929 at Clemenceau, Yavapai Co., Arizona.¹ Bertha Celeste Striplin and William Alven McMurren were divorced before April 9, 1940.⁵ Bertha Celeste Striplin died on September 3, 1983 at Tulare Co., California, at age 69.^2,4

     George Edward McMurren was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1051 Willowcreek Road, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^2,3 He Deputy Sheriff George McMurren was shot and killed while attempting to locate a suspected poacher who was known to the deputy. Deputy McMurren was standing on the top of a hill and shining his light towards the suspect's location. The suspect, a former sharpshooter for the Marine Corps, shot Deputy McMurren in the chest using the light from the flashlight as a point of reference. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. Deputy McMurren was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and had served with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office for only six months. He had previously served with the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Police Department for 13-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife, six children, and one grandchild.⁵ His Social Security Number was 526-28-4371.⁶ He married Mary Unknown.³ George Edward McMurren was born on October 1, 1930 at Clemenceau, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^1,6,2 He died on June 24, 1973 at Bagdad, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 42.^6,2,3 He PRESCOTT — Services for George E. McMurren, 44, who died Sunday of gunshot wounds, will be at 2 p.m. in Memory Chapel. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Memory Chapel. Mr. McMurren was born in Cottonwood and was a Yavapai County deputy sheriff. He Was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served for six years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He had owned a service station before taking the position as deputy. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Bagdad; two sons, George E. Jr. of Bagdad, and David B. in the Marine Corps in N. Carolina; four daughters, Mrs. July Shipley of Phoenix, and Jan, Alberta and Florence, all of Bagdad; a grandson; his father, W. A. McMurren of Yavapai County; a brother, William, of Williams; and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lee of Flagstaff and one out of state. on June 26, 1973.³

     His Social Security Number was 526-28-4469.⁵ William Joseph "Bill" McMurren was born on October 7, 1931 at Clemenceau, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^1,5 He died on January 25, 2001 at Arizona at age 69.^5,2 He Mr. William ''Bill' J. McMurren, 69, of Globe AZ, passed away January 25, 2001. Mr. McMurren served in the U.S. Army during Korea. Visitation Wednesday January 31, 2001 from Noon-1:00 PM at Lamont Mortuary of Globe, AZ. Services Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Lamont Mortuary of Globe, AZ. Arrangements handled by Lamont Mortuary of Globe. on January 31, 2001.²

     Charles A. Ruston was buried at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba, Tulare Co., California.² His Social Security Number was 526-10-9330.⁵ He was born on January 1, 1898 at Crystal, Pembina Co., North Dakota.^1,5,6 He married Ida Olive McMurren, daughter of John Henderson McMurren and America Iasabelle Teague, on July 7, 1925 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^1,7,4 Charles A. Ruston died on May 5, 1965 at Fresno Co., California, at age 67.⁶

     Mary Lavina Ruston was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd., Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.³ Her Social Security Number was 568-34-6148.⁵ She was born on July 28, 1930 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^1,3,5 As of September 23, 1950,her married name was Lazenby.² She married Joel Wayne Lazenby on September 23, 1950 at Flagstaff, Coconino Co., Arizona.^2,3 Mary Lavina Ruston died on September 13, 2010 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 80.^3,5 She Mary Lavina Lazenby was born July 28, 1930 in the Governor's Mansion at Prescott, AZ. She departed this world September 13, 2010 surrounded by family and friends in Bakersfield, CA. As a member of the First Pentecostal Church since 1965, Mary and Wayne opened Bethel Kiddie Korral (BKK) with a start-up budget of $100. Mary was the director of BKK for over 10 years and built a thriving daycare that continues to operate today. She and her husband, Wayne, served as the church accounting team for 25 years. Mary was an avid learner with an artistic bent, which she displayed in her oil paintings, handmade china dolls, ceramics, scrap books and her Farmville farm. She loved life, loved God, loved traveling and most of all loved Wayne and her kids and grandkids! Mary will be sorely missed by her husband of 60 years, Joel Wayne Lazenby; by her children and their spouses, Sharon Gunther, Mel Lazenby and David Lazenby; and by her 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. on September 15, 2010.³

     Thomas "Tom" Davenport was buried at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 E Harney Lane, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., California.^5,1 His Social Security Number was 527-10-1848.⁶ He married Lillian Lovina "Lillie" McMurren, daughter of John Henderson McMurren and America Iasabelle Teague.² Thomas "Tom" Davenport was born on March 3, 1900 at Baxter Co., Arkansas; His gravestone and WWI draft card have a birth year of 1900.^6,2,1,3,4 He died on November 10, 1984 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 84.² He Funeral services have been held for Tom Davenport, 84. A native of Arkansas, Mr. Davenport was a member of Free Holiness Pentecostal Church. Mr. Davenport is survived by his wife, Lillian Davenport of Stockton; his children, John, Myrtle, Ivell, Fern and Cecil; a sister, Matilda Snider of Eureka; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Interment was at Cherokee Memorial Park. on November 18, 1984.⁵

     Mattie Hill was buried at Concordia Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell Drive, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.² She was born on October 22, 1927 at Arizona.² She died on July 29, 1930 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 2.²

     John Alvin Ruston was born on April 10, 1926 at Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² He married Verna E. Gray in April, 1950 at Clark Co., Washington.³ John Alvin Ruston died on October 8, 2014 at Clark Co., Washington, at age 88.⁴

     Eva Mae Hawthorne was buried at Holdenville City Cemetery, Holdenville, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.² She was born on December 25, 1906.^1,2 As of December 29, 1924,her married name was Horne.¹ She married William Chester Horne, son of Theodore Chester Horne and Mary Sophronia Fernetta Anne O'Neal, on December 29, 1924 at Hughes Co., Oklahoma.^1,3 Eva Mae Hawthorne died on May 17, 1994 at Holdenville, Hughes Co., Oklahoma, at age 87.²

     William Chester Horne Jr. was buried at Holdenville City Cemetery, Holdenville, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.^1,6,2 He was born on May 29, 1932 at Holdenville, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.^1,6,2 He died on January 11, 2005 at Ada, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma, at age 72.^1,6,2 He Holdenville resident William C. "Chet" Horne Jr., 72, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, at an Ada hospital. He was born May 29, 1932, in Holdenville to William Chester and Eva Mae (Hawthorne) Horne. He graduated form Holdenville High School and earned his MBA from The University of Oklahoma. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after attaining the rank of captain and serving overseas in Europe for several years. He was a certified real estate appraiser, specializing in the appraisal of Sonic resturant systems. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Proceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Twylah Horne and Lee and Judy Horne. all of Ada; two nieces and their husbands, Jenonne and Ned Kessler of Edmond and Jeanetta and Steve Bagwell of Prague; nephews, Steve Horne and wife Allison, Jay Horne and wife Kinda, and Bill Horne Jr. and fiance Mandy Campbell, all of Ada; four great-nephews; nine great-nieces and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service was Thursday at Holdenville City Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Elkins officiating, Parks Brothers Funeral Service directed arrangements. on January 14, 2005.²

     Caleb Terrel Butler was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Porter, Wagoner Co., Oklahoma.^2,4 He Services for C. T. Butler, 73, of Muskogee, were Friday at 10 a.m. in Bradley Chapel with Rev. Lin McNatt officiating. Burial was in Porter Cemetery. Born August 9, 1906, in Ranger, Texas, he died Wednesday, September 19, 1979, in Muskogee General Hospital. He was the son of William and Sadie Butler and was a retired dairyman. He was a member of the Baptist Church and graduated from Porter High School in 1926. Survivors include his wife, Maud of the home; two sons, Lt. Col. Norman Butler of Abilene, Texas, and Pat Butler of Muskogee; a daughter, Mrs. Jim (Jane) Scroggins of Sherman, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Ligon of Porter and Madge Tetter of 29 Palms, California; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.⁴ He married Maude Louise Hayner, daughter of James William Hayner and Myrtle Maude Brandon.¹ Caleb Terrel Butler was born on August 9, 1906 at Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas.^2,4,3 He died on September 19, 1979 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, at age 73.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 444-12-3930.⁴ Ronald Stewart Allen Jr. was buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.² He was born on November 18, 1917 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.^4,2,3 He married Jewell Virginia Hayner, daughter of James William Hayner and Myrtle Maude Brandon, on July 20, 1940 at Oklahoma.¹ Ronald Stewart Allen Jr. died on June 17, 1988 at Oklahoma at age 70.^4,2