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     Bernice Reva Anderson was buried at Citizens Cemetery, 815 East Sheldon Street, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² She was born on June 1, 1901 at Independence, Montgomery Co., Kansas.² As of July 3, 1928,her married name was McMurren.¹ She married John James McMurren, son of John Henderson McMurren and America Iasabelle Teague, on July 3, 1928 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^1,2 Bernice Reva Anderson died on March 14, 1930 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 28.²

     His Social Security Number was 527-09-3174.⁸ Burton Henry "Hank" Smith was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1051 Willowcreek Road, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.⁶ He married Nona Unknown.³ Burton Henry "Hank" Smith was born on May 28, 1914 at Fort Thomas, Graham Co., Arizona.^5,6,8 He married Edna Stinnett on February 19, 1942 at Gila Co., Arizona.⁴ Burton Henry "Hank" Smith died on June 13, 1982 at Arizona at age 68.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 526-38-3133.⁶ Emily America Smith was buried at Loa Cemetery, Loa, Wayne Co., Utah.^7,3 She was born on December 20, 1916 at Miami, Gila Co., Arizona.^7,6,3 As of January 20, 1933,her married name was Coleman.² She married Douglas Vernon Coleman on January 20, 1933 at Yavapai Co., Arizona.² As of February 13, 1978,her married name was Anderson.³ Emily America Smith married George F. Anderson on February 13, 1978 at Ely, White Pine Co., Nevada.³ Emily America Smith died on June 13, 1983 at Richfield, Sevier Co., Utah, at age 66.^7,3 She LOA - America Emily Smith Anderson, 68, Loa, died June 13, 1933, in a Richfield hospital. She was born Dec. 29, 1916, Miami, Ariz., to Albert and Anna May McMurren Smith. She was married to Douglas Coleman, Jan 2, 1932, Prescott, Ariz; he died Sept 16, 1974. She was married to George F. Anderson, Feb. 13, 1978, Ely, Nev. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors: husband, Loa; sons, daughters, Vernon Coleman, Grants, N.M; Mrs. Richard (Jean) Dotson, Cleveland; Mrs. Jim (Alberta) Makela, Tempe, Ariz; Allen Coleman, Cottonwood, Ariz; Raymond Coleman, Chino Valley, Ariz; Mike Coleman, Phoenix, Ariz; 23 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; step-children, Ronnie Anderson, Yuba City, Calif; Mrs. Marshall (Thelma) Jones, Gallup, N.M; Mrs. John (Loretta) Lemon, Ferron; Kenny Anderson, Salt Lake City; seven step-grandchildren; sisters, Rachel Shelton, Houston, Texas; Anna May Cline, Peach Springs, Ariz. Funeral services were Thursday in the Loa Ward chapel with Elder Jerry Blackburn of the Loa Ward bishopric, officiating. Sterling Simkins offered the family prayer and Lola Brown played prelude and postlude music. Spencer Rees offered the invocation. Speakers were Blaine Hilton and remarks by Elder Blackburn. Music included vocal solo by Robin Simkins and selection by Anna Lou Hutchings, Connie Torgerson and Carolyn Wood. Gary Hallows gave the benediction. Burial was in the Loa Cemetery by Springer Funeral Home, Richfield, where Robert Brian offered the dedicatory prayer. Pallbearers were Jack King, Vance King, Verland King, Orlo Durfey, Allen Durfey and Vorris Stevens. on June 22, 1983.³

     Her Social Security Number was 526-52-5573.⁵ Annie May "Anna" Smith married Unknown Coleman.⁵ Annie May "Anna" Smith married Unknown Cline.⁵ Annie May "Anna" Smith was born on May 4, 1920 at Litchfield, Maricopa Co., Arizona.^3,5 As of December 30, 1936,her married name was Thompson.⁴ She married Arthur Edward Thompson on December 30, 1936 at Yavapai Co., Arizona.⁴ Annie May "Anna" Smith died on February 11, 1997 at Arizona at age 76.⁵

     Her married name was Shelton. Her Social Security Number was 527-26-7653.³ Rachel I. Smith married Lloyd Gale Shelton.⁴ Rachel I. Smith was born on December 13, 1922 at Arizona.^1,3 As of March 18, 1939,her married name was Duncan.² She married Jessie Houston Duncan on March 18, 1939 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² Rachel I. Smith died on February 18, 2009 at Louisiana at age 86.³

     Arthur Edward Thompson was buried at Middle Verde Cemetery, Camp Verde, Yavapai Co., Arizona.⁴ His Social Security Number was 527-16-1266.⁵ He was born on October 8, 1909 at Farmington, San Juan Co., New Mexico Territory; The SDDI has an incorrect birth year of 1900.^3,5 He married Annie May "Anna" Smith, daughter of Albert Alphonso Smith and Annie May McMurren, on December 30, 1936 at Yavapai Co., Arizona.² Arthur Edward Thompson died on April 16, 1976 at Camp Verde, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 66.^5,6 He CAMP VERDE - A Camp Verde construction worker has beeh charged in the hit-and-run death of a 56-year-old man Friday night, Yavapai County Sheriff Robert Scott said. Scott said Wednesday Harry Carnes, 37, admitted being the driver of a pickup truck that struck Arthur Thompson as he crossed a road on the north edge of Camp Verde. Witnesses said Thompson was struck by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in a 25 mile an hour zone. The driver did not stop after hitting Thompson, the witnesses said. on April 22, 1976.⁶

     Arthur Edward Thompson Jr. was born on November 15, 1937 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² He died on November 22, 1941 at Winslow, Navajo Co., Arizona, at age 4.²

     Jessie Houston Duncan was buried at Terral Cemetery, Terral, Jefferson Co., Oklahoma.³ His Social Security Number was 526-12-5264.⁴ He was born on January 31, 1917 at Love Co., Oklahoma.^2,4,3 He married Rachel I. Smith, daughter of Albert Alphonso Smith and Annie May McMurren, on March 18, 1939 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.¹ Jessie Houston Duncan died on December 16, 1982 at age 65.³

     Lloyd Gale Shelton was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 130 Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.² His Social Security Number was 490-18-7074.³ He married Rachel I. Smith, daughter of Albert Alphonso Smith and Annie May McMurren.¹ Lloyd Gale Shelton was born on September 22, 1920 at Missouri.^3,4,2 He died on March 19, 1969 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 48.^4,1,2 He Lloyd G. Shelton, 48, of 1530 Summer St., died Wednesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired Army technical sergeant with almost 25 years of service. He retired a year and a half ago and had lived in Shreveport since his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a native of Missouri. Survivors include his widow [Mrs. Rachel Shelton of Shreveport], two sons, Henry H. Duncan with the Army in Germany and Robert Shelton of Shreveport; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Tucker of Maywood, Calif., and Miss Diana Shelton of Shreveport; five brothers, Francis Shelton and David Shelton, both of Memphis, Mo., Jim Shelton of Burlington, Iowa, Jack Shelton of Independence, Mo., and Donald Shelton of Rising Sun, Ind; a sister, Mrs. Louise Winn of Aurora, Ind., and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced by Wellman’s Funeral Home. on March 20, 1969.¹

     His Social Security Number was 435-68-4223.⁴ Robert Gale "Bob" Shelton was born on September 6, 1946 at Memphis, Scotland Co., Missouri.^4,1 He married Sylvie M. Pouvesle on June 13, 1971.² Robert Gale "Bob" Shelton died on May 9, 2000 at Hastings, Dakota Co., Minnesota, at age 53.^4,1

     Her married name was Smith.¹ Nona Unknown married Burton Henry "Hank" Smith, son of Albert Alphonso Smith and Annie May McMurren.¹ Nona Unknown was born circa 1916 at Minnesota.¹

     Infant Thompson died on January 4, 1939 at Camp Verde, Yavapai Co., Arizona.¹ He was born on January 4, 1939 at Camp Verde, Yavapai Co., Arizona.¹

     Douglas Vernon Coleman was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² He was born on September 6, 1902 at Texas.^2,3 He married Emily America Smith, daughter of Albert Alphonso Smith and Annie May McMurren, on January 20, 1933 at Yavapai Co., Arizona.¹ Douglas Vernon Coleman died on September 16, 1975 at Arizona at age 73.²

     Vernon Edward Coleman was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² His Social Security Number was 526-32-9686.³ He married Norene Unknown.⁶ Vernon Edward Coleman was born on April 14, 1934 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^1,2,3,6 He died on October 31, 2008 at Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 74.^2,3

     Douglas Allen Coleman was buried at All Souls Cemetery, 700 North Bill Grey Road, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² He was born on October 19, 1941 at Yavapai Co., Arizona.^2,1 He married Clara Evelyn Barker circa 1959.^1,4 Douglas Allen Coleman died on September 19, 2009 at Arizona at age 67.^2,1 He Lifetime Verde Valley resident Douglas "Allen" Coleman, born October 19, 1941, passed away September 19, 2009 after fighting many medical battles. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Clara E. Coleman of Cottonwood, son Clinton (with daughter-in-law Kim) of Missouri, and daughters Melanie (with son-in-law George) of Cottonwood and Kim Babcock of Phoenix, as well as six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by sister Jean Dotson of Utah, brother Raymond Coleman of Arkansas, and brother Michael Coleman of Camp Verde along with many nieces, nephews and extended family member. He is preceded in death by his father Douglas V. Coleman and mother Emma Lee Coleman, a sister Alberta Makala, and brothers Fred and Vernon. Services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009, 11 a.m., at the LDS Church on Hombre Drive in Cottonwood with interment following at All Souls Cemetery. on September 22, 2009.¹

     Clara Evelyn Barker was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona.¹ She was born on July 22, 1940 at Flagstaff, Coconino Co., Arizona.¹ As of circa 1959,her married name was Coleman.² She married Douglas Allen Coleman, son of Douglas Vernon Coleman and Emily America Smith, circa 1959.^2,1 Clara Evelyn Barker died on April 27, 2015 at Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 74.¹ She Lifetime resident of the Verde Valley Clara E. Coleman passed away on April 27th, in Cottonwood Arizona. Mrs. Coleman was born in Flagstaff Arizona on July 22nd, 1940 to Clinton and Josephine Barker. It was in the Verde Valley where she met the love of her life Allen Coleman, and there they raised three children. She was proceeded in death by her husband on fifty years Allen Coleman. She is survived by her son Clinton (Kim) Coleman, Daughters Kimberley Coleman, and Melanie (George) Werner. Grandchildren Kristina Rivera, Matthew Coleman, Steven Coleman, Casey Coleman, Jake Coleman, Cody Werner, and Gwendolyn Werner and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Coleman loved the outdoors, bowling, and playing softball. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten by all who knew and loved her. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 11:00am at All Souls Cemetery in Cottonwood with a Celebration of Life to follow. on May 2, 2015.¹