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     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

     Ronald Stewart Allen III was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.² He was born on October 18, 1942 at Oklahoma.^2,3 He died on December 21, 1967 at Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, Vietnam, at age 25.^2,3

     Clyde Bethel Merritt married Patsey Salkil, daughter of James E. "Jim" Salkil and Sarah Virginia Hayner.¹ Clyde Bethel Merritt was born on September 12, 1894 at Christian Co., Missouri.²

     Arthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick was buried at Bailey Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,5 He was born on February 11, 1896 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,6,5 He married Maude Madeline Hearn, daughter of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on October 8, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8 Arthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick died on April 18, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^7,6,5 He PRINCETON — Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. today for Arthur Hulton Wyrick, 57, who died Saturday morning in a Veterans Hospital following a lengthy illness. Rites for the World War I veteran were to be held in the chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory. Burial was to follow in the Bailey Cemetery on the Ingleside Road. He was born In Giles County, Va., Feb. 11, 1896, the son of the late James and Nancy Wyrick. He is survived by two sons, Harold Wyrick of Roanoke and Marvin Wyrick, of the Old Bramwell Road, Bluefield; four daughters; Mrs. Frances Childress of McArthur, Mrs. Helen Williams, Bluefield; Mrs. Sadie Sluss, Pocahontas, Va., and Mrs. Blanche Wiley of Bluefield; one brother, W. S. Wyrick of Oney Gap and two granddaughters and three grandsons. Wyrick was a member of the American Legion in Bluefield and the Baptist Church. on April 21, 1953.⁶

     Minnie F. Spaulding was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 400-01-8688.⁵ She was born on May 20, 1911 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky.^4,5 As of January 31, 1936,her married name was Hearn.³ She married Walter Grant Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on January 31, 1936 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,6 Minnie F. Spaulding died on May 20, 1991 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 80.^4,7,5

     Lona Olivia Lowe was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4 She was born on February 13, 1920 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of March 28, 1944,her married name was Hearn.² She married Charles Edward "Charlie" Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on March 28, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Lona Olivia Lowe died on November 18, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.⁴

     Thelbert Robertson "Pete" Cary was buried at Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fernandina Beach, Nassau Co., Florida.² His Social Security Number was 224-18-7897.⁴ He was born on October 22, 1921 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 He married Leona Daisy Hearn, daughter of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on October 9, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,3 Thelbert Robertson "Pete" Cary died on March 2, 1996 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 74.^4,1,2 He CARY, Thelbert "Pete", 74, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 2, 1996 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla.. He was a native of Roanoke and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a pipefitter for the Newport News/Holchase Cellnese Co. in Pearisburg, Va. He and his late wife helped found the Faith Temple in Pearisburg as well as many other countries. He was also served as Deacon at Faith Temple. He is survived by his sister, Hazel Rushton, Fernandian Beach; sister-in-law, Ailene Cary, Benton; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 1996 at Bosque-Bello Cemetery with The Rev. David Lawson officiating. Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, Fernandina Beach, Fla. is in charge of arrangements. on March 5, 1996.²

     Ruby Catherine Hearn was born circa September, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She died on March 10, 1916 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-8315.² Mildred Deaette Eller was buried at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia.¹ She was born on March 2, 1925 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,1,3 As of July 6, 1954,her married name was Hearn.³ She married Lawrence Vernon Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on July 6, 1954 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3 Mildred Deaette Eller and Lawrence Vernon Hearn were divorced in 1995.¹ Mildred Deaette Eller died on January 28, 2006 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 80.^2,1,5 She Mildred Deaette Eller Buckner Hearn. Born March 2, 1925, in Amigo, W.Va. She is the daughter of the late Maggie Bell Shumate Eller and Zack Eller, both parents formerly of North Carolina. She is the last surviving sibling of Zack and Maggie Eller. She is the widow of Andrew V. (AV) Buckner of Meade, W.Va., who was killed in France during WWII. She is the former wife of Lawrence V. Hearn of Beckley, W.Va. She grew up in Wyoming County and lived in Raleigh County until 1964 when she moved to Northern Virginia. She was married to her first husband Andrew (AV) Buckner, formerly of Meade, W.Va., formerly of Monterey, Tenn. They were married in 1943 in Beckley, W.Va. AV was killed in action in 1944 in France during WWII. She married her second husband, Lawrence V. Hearn, of Beckley, W.Va., formerly of Bluefield/Princeton, W.Va. They were married in 1954 in Beckley, W.Va. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. Ms. Hearn is currently survived by her son, Roger Dale Buckner of Alexandria, Va., who is also a former resident of Raleigh County. Other survivors include several sisters-in-laws, Anna Stewart, Eller Holly, Lilly Buckner Hargis, Georgia Buckner Phillips and Goldie Hearn Ivan; two brothers-in-law, Jesse Buckner and Thomas Buckner; one half brother, Carlos Eller; and six half sisters, Joyce, Evelyn, Margaret, Margie, Louise and Mary. Ms. Hearn died on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, after a lengthy cardiovascular illness at her son's home in Alexandria, Va. The daughter of a West Virginia Coal Miner, she worked at the coal miners company store several years during the 40s. During the 70s and 80s, she worked at Horizon House Grocery Store, first as a cashier and became manager for several years. She then worked at the Deli in Alexandria, Va., for several years and retired in 1988 as cashier and hostess at Tom Sarries Orleans House Restaurant in Arlington (Roslyn), Va. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Va. Burial will follow at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, Va. Arrangements by Demaine Funeral home, Alexandria, Va. on January 30, 2006.¹

     Mabel Hearn was born on February 23, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on November 19, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 2.¹

     Harold Sanders Wyrick was buried at Bailey Cemetery, Ingleside Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 235-26-1974.⁶ He was born on September 11, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,2 He married Virginia Thompson on October 5, 1948 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Harold Sanders Wyrick died on November 12, 1977 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^6,3 He Harold Saunders Wyrick, 53, of Gardner Street, Bluefield, died Saturday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born in Princeton, he was a son of the late Arthur Hylton Wyrick and Maude Hearn. He lived in Bluefield since 1938, was an employee of the West Virginian Hotel. Survivors include one brother, Marvin P. Wyrick of Bluefield, Va; three sisters, Mrs. James H. (Frances) Sorrell of Buchanan, Va., Mrs. Blanche Phipps of Westland, Mich., Mrs. John R. (Sadie) Sluss of Bluefield, Va. Services will be Monday, 2 p.m., at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bluefield with the Rev. Taft Harris officiating. Burial will follow at the Bailey Cemetery on Ingleside Road in Princeton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. today. on November 13, 1977.³

     Her married name was Sorrell.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 235-38-0350.³ Her married name was Mutin.³ Her married name was Eaton.³ Mary Frances Wyrick married Unknown Eaton.³ Mary Frances Wyrick married Unknown Mutin.³ Mary Frances Wyrick married James H. Sorrell.⁶ Mary Frances Wyrick was born on August 11, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of November 10, 1950,her married name was Childress.² She married Junior Childress on November 10, 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Mary Frances Wyrick died in February, 1993 at age 65.³

     Helen Virginia Wyrick was buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Williams.³ She married Robert Sprinkle Williams.³ Helen Virginia Wyrick was born on October 5, 1929 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She died on October 2, 1953 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 23; Died in an auto accident.²

     William Shirdren Wyrick was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on December 13, 1939 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on October 6, 1940 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹