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Dearl Lee Laxton

Birth	:	2 Feb 1938 Mount Herman, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA
Death	:	17 Jun 1957 Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, USA
Burial	:	Broken Bow Cemetery, Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.0106583, -94.7317581
Inscription	:	US Navy SP3
Description	:	In Memoriam DEARL LEE LAXTON February 2, 1938 ~ June 17, 1957 JOINT RITES SET FOR FIVE WRECK VICTIMS Former County Residents Die In Oregon Crash Joint funeral services for five persons killed in a highway accident at 7 p.m. Friday about two miles east of Bend, Ore., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Hall, Broken Bow. The five dead are: Dearl Laxton, 19, Mount Herman. John E. Milson, 37, Halsey, Ore. Mrs. John E. Milson, 29. Glenda Gale Milson, 10, and Pamela June Milson, 4, children of Mr. and Mrs. Milson. Read More	In Memoriam DEARL LEE LAXTON February 2, 1938 ~ June 17, 1957 JOINT RITES SET FOR FIVE WRECK VICTIMS Former County Residents Die In Oregon Crash Joint funeral services for five persons killed in a highway accident at 7 p.m. Friday about two miles east of Bend, Ore., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Hall, Broken Bow. The five dead are: Dearl Laxton, 19, Mount Herman. John E. Milson, 37, Halsey, Ore. Mrs. John E. Milson, 29. Glenda Gale Milson, 10, and Pamela June Milson, 4, children of Mr. and Mrs. Milson. The five were enroute to McCurtain county when their car was struck from the side at the intersection of US 20 and a side road. Two youths in the other car were critically injured. Milson was born at Sherwood, March 2, 1920. He and his family moved to Oregon seven years ago from Mount Herman. He was a railroad employee and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by four brothers, Howard Milson, Colorado; Tom Milson, Prairie Grove, Ark.; Fred Milson, Dinuba, Calif., and Charlie E. Milson, Edmond; four sisters, Mrs. Charlie Sink, Wright City; Mrs. Velma Williamson; Mrs. Mamie Beason, Broken Bow; and Mrs. Leona Cheatwood, Powderly, Tex.; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Milson, Broken Bow. Mrs. Milson was born in Garvin October 13, 1927. Dearl Laxton was born February 2, 1938, at Mount Herman. He had been in the army the past three years and had gotten his discharge only a short time before starting the trip home. Laxton and Mrs. Milson are survived by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Laxton, Mount Herman; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Murrell, Glover, and Mrs. Matt Laxton, Hemmit, Calif.; two brothers, Kenneth Maxton, Shed, Ore., and Donald Ray Laxton, Mount Herman; three sisters, Mrs. Kelly Baker, Wright City; Mrs. Lawrence Rose, Halsey, Ore., and Mrs. Virginia Cox, Mount Herman. Glenda Gale Milson was born at Mount Herman August 27, 1946, and Pamela June Milson was born at Halsey, May 10, 1953. They are survived by their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Laxton, Mount Herman, and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Milson, Broken Bow. Rev. William Mitchell and Rev. W. R. Merry will officiate at the funeral service Saturday. Burial will be made in Broken Bow cemetery under direction of Coffey funeral home. McCurtain Gazette Wednesday, June 19, 1957 * ~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ * FIVE FORMER RESIDENTS KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Five former county residents were killed in a highway accident two miles east of Bend, Oregon, Friday at 7 p.m. Dead are: Dearl Laxton, 19, Mt. Herman, Oklahoma; John E. Milson, 37, Halsey, Oregon; Mrs. John E. Milson, 29, Halsey; Glenda Gale, 10 and Pamela June Milson, 4, children of Mr. and Mrs. Milson. The Milsons and Laxton were returning to Oklahoma when they had the collision at an intersection on U. S. Highway 20 outside of Bend. Two youths in the other automobile were critically injured. The multiple funeral will be held in Johnson Hall in Broken Bow at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Bill Mitchell and Rev. W. R. Merry officiating. Burial will be in Broken Bow cemetery under the direction of Coffey funeral home. Broken Bow News Thursday, June 20, 1957 * ~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ * CARD OF THANKS We take this means to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful service rendered by our friends and associations in this unusual tragedy that has befallen our families, in featuring the floral gifts and the foods furnished so liberally and served in our homes to each member of the two families that suffered in this unfortunate experience that has saddened our hearts so severly. Because of this serious loss of our loved ones words, written or spoken, fail to adequately express our deep abiding love and appreciation for the ones that had taken part in this hour of grief in any way to comfort our hearts. The following families join us. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Milson; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sink; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Milson; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Milson; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Cheatwood; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Williamson; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Milson; Mr. and Mrs. Porter Beason; Mr. and Mrs. Charley Eugene Milon; Mr. and Mrs. James Laxton; Mrs. Louise Baker; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rose; Christine Laxton; Mrs. Virginia Cox; and Kenneth Laxton. May God richly bless each and every one that had any part in this wonderful service to the Laxton and Milson families. Broken Bow News Thursday, June 27, 1957

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Dearl Lee Laxton's memorial?
Dearl Lee Laxton's memorial is located at: Broken Bow Cemetery, Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA.
When did Dearl Lee Laxton death?
Dearl Lee Laxton death on 17 Jun 1957 in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dearl Lee Laxton's memorial?
Latitude: 34.0106583
Longitude: -94.7317581

Family Members:

Parent

James Franklin Laxton

(1900 - 1967)

Lillie May Murrell Laxton

(1903 - 1994)

Siblings

Ola Louise Laxton Baker

(1923 - 2007)

Christine E Laxton Milson

(1927 - 1957)

Kenneth James Laxton

(1932 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Broken Bow Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0106583, -94.7317581

2. Crown Hill Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0191994, -94.7489014

3. McGee Chapel Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0049680, -94.7612230

4. Pine Top Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0042600, -94.6828600

5. Yashau Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0410250, -94.7655250

6. Oka Achukma Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0329750, -94.6881410

7. Lukfata Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0317001, -94.7850037

8. Sweet Home Cemetery
McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0527992, -94.7791977

9. Oak Grove Cemetery
McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0247810, -94.6609960

10. Myrtlewood Baptist Church Cemetery
McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0477250, -94.7906100

11. Saint Matthew Presbyterian Cemetery
McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0217781, -94.6574326

12. Holly Creek Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9962311, -94.8174515

13. Kulli Chito Cemetery
Broken Bow, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9970760, -94.6421410

14. Watson Memorial Cemetery
Oak Hill, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0402290, -94.8409320

15. Rock Hill Cemetery
Golden, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9975120, -94.8488120

16. Redland Cemetery
Redland, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9169006, -94.6864014

17. Tohwali Cemetery
Oak Hill, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0414740, -94.8533720

18. Goodland Cemetery
McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9882450, -94.8691630

19. Denison Cemetery
Idabel, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8964005, -94.7938995

20. Eagletown Cemetery
Eagletown, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0494003, -94.5783005

21. Hochatown Cemetery
Hochatown, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1536484, -94.7509918

22. Tonihka Cemetery
Eagletown, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0200000, -94.5561000

23. Glover Cemetery
Glover, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0730500, -94.8922200

24. Jefferson Gardner Mansion Cemetery
Eagletown, McCurtain County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0587692, -94.5640422