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Tonto Basin Cemetery
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Northern Gila
County, Cemetery Inscriptions
I had received permission to
list this book on my site, from Margaret Furtkamp and Donna Garrels ,It is
copyright protected Complied by Margaret A.Furtkamp copy right 1998,For more
info: on the book you can write to
DONNA GARRELL
1200 WEST LAKE DR.,
PAYSON , ARIZONA . 85541
TONTO BASIN CEMETERY
Following are portions of a
letter from Mrs. Helen Brunson Delk of Porterville, California, referencing the
Brunson family and the origin of the Tonto Basin Cemetery:
My great grandfather James Brunson had his homestead where the Tonto Cemetery is
now. Most of the people buried there are related to us....
My grandfather James Nathan Brunson and Grandma Susan Emily (Byas) had a
homestead in Tonto Basin just across Tonto Creek from Punkin Center, where the
giant pecan trees are. My Grandpa planted the trees. He later divided the 160
acres with his three sons, keeping 40 [acres where his house stood. My brother
said Daddy's [William Hester Brunson's] 40 acres was just to the north of the
pecan trees, where the road runs through now....
Mrs. Frances Conway, the Director of the Tonto Basin Cemetery, added that when
the land was deeded for a cemetery, the previous owner wanted it to be put in
the name of an organization rather than an individual. It was subsequently
listed in the name of the Punkin Center Homemakers, to be used for a cemetery
for the Tonto Basin residents. Many pioneer names are to be found in this
cemetery.
The cemetery is referred to as not only the "Tonto Basin" cemetery,
but also as the "Jakes Corner" or "Brunson" cemetery. It is
located on Highway 188 between Jakes Comer and Punkin Center, nestled in the
hills at a little jog in the highway.
There are reported to be numerous unmarked graves in the cemetery-a situation
which Mrs. Conway and her cemetery committee are attempting to rectify at the
present time (1998). As you read through this list of burials, if you notice a
burial that is not listed, you may wish to contact Mrs. Frances Conway, Tonto
Basin.
Please take note of portions of two letters regarding the tombstone of Edna
Brunson Taylor, and her death date. Obviously further study is required if you
are researching that line of the Brunson family. These two letters are on page
131 of this section, regarding both Edna Nellie ["Caarity"] Brunson
Toby TAYLOR and her son "Little Dorcey" TAYLOR.
TONTO BASIN CEMETERY
ADDJNGTON, Fay Ruben1904~l989
ADDINGTON, Ruby June1910-1987 JUST RESTIN
AHLMAN, Grant M. b. Aug.27, 1977d. May 28, 1995
HIS JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN"
ALBRITTON, William S Died: February 9, 1955 Aged: 80 yrs 1 mo 16 days
BEACH, Everett Bamey "Chili"1901-1971
'JUST RESIIN"'
BECKSEL, Frank Born Aug. 8, 1901 Died February 4, 1993 Aged 91
BENNETT, Milford L1921-1983
BENNETT, Ruth M 1918-
MARRIED AUG. 2, 1946
BLAKE, Garfield (William Gaifield) b .Oct. 4, 1880 Died Oct 5,1960
BLAKE, Joe Nevellb. May 17, 1920d. Sept 9,1971
Arizona CPL 521Coast Arty Bn World WarII
BLAKE, Lily Emily b. Apr.17, 1897d. Oct.21, 1925
BLAKE, Narsissis Jane(Narissa) b. July 11, 1858d. June 28, 1887
BOOTH, Albert b. Dec.28. 1876, d. Nov.19, 1956
BOOTH, Susie Jane b. July 1, 1879d. Feb. 3, 1946"MOTHER
BRADY[there are one or two unmarked
graves of Brady, which were of native stone]
BRADY, Francis M.1830-1909 "MOM"
IN MEMORIAM
BREWER, Carroll Vernon b. Dec.29, 1932 May 1, 1989
CPL US Army Korea
BREWER, Elmer"1931-1998
BREWER, Eugene leroy1929-1981
CPL US Army World WarII
BRINGMAN, Paul1912-1980
BR 3 US Navy World WarII
BROOME Joha Db. Apr.26, 1924d. Nov.28, 1993
S SGT US ARMY AIR CORPS World WarII
BROWN, Muri Russel Born 1-1-l920 Died 2-7-1997
Aged 77
BRUNSON, Bruce Eroll b. September 17, 1961d. February 4, 1998
Age 36
BRUNSON, Daisy
BRUNSON, Elizabeth Lb. June 6, 1909d. April 30,1993
"IN LOVING MEMORY"
BRUNSON, Elsie(Von Dollen)1897-1971 MOM
BRUNSON, Frank
Born Payson
Died Tonto
BRUNSON, Jennie Henderson.b. Sept 29, 1888 d. Sept 17, 1979
"WIFE OF GEORGE W. BRUNSON"
"BELOVED MOTHER AND
GRANDMOTHER"
ARIZONA PIONEIIR"
BRUNSON, Johimey Oliver b. Apr. 3,1920 d Jun 4,1989
PVT USArmy World WarII
BRUNSON,Lenard A.b. April 14, 1928 d June 18,1995
"BELOVED HUSBAND DAD & GRAMPS"
"JUST RESIN' HIS EYES"
BRUNSON, Margie1921-1986
BRUNSON, Riley(James Riley)1883-1953"DAD"
CHAPMAN, Lester A. 1911-1983
CHAPMAN, Bertha E 1912-l985
CLARK, Melvin Elwoodb. Nov.16, 1919 d. Sep.22, 1992
T SGT US Army World WarII
CLARK, Eunice F.b. Dec.24, 1922 d.
CLOER, Rozalee B.Age 79
COLLINS, A. L.(Alduro Lenard) 1863-1933
COLLINS, Albert1897-1933
COLLINS, Alice (May)1865-1933
COLLINS, Earl H 1908-1962
COLLINS, Mary Lee1908-1965 MARRIED OCT.18, 1926"TOGTHER FOREVER"
marker
COLLINS Earl H Jan. 13, 1962 Age 53 yrs 4 mos 6 days old.
COLLINS, Myrtle1912-1937
COLLINS, Richard 1933-1950
CONWAY, Belle (Grantham) 1908-1974
CONWAY, Bonnie
CONWAY, Clarence W. (Woodrow) Born' January 11, 1920Died: Aug.11, 1974
Age 54 years old.
CONWAY, Edward F. (Franklin)1888-1963
CONWAY, William Iri d. 1905-1960
CONWAY Frances
V. died, July 11, 2001, in Tucson. buried Saturday, July 14.2001
EILAND, Clara Bell Conway1896-1959
CROWE'S
CROWE, Kenneth W.b. Nov.17, 1907 d May 7, 1987
US Navy World War II
CUNNINGHAM, D. P. "Pat"b. 4-7-1898 d. 7-2-1964
CUNNINGHAM, Mamie Ruth b. July 28, 1904d. Nov.29, 1984
CURREY, William Webster b. April 18, 1923October 20, 1992
CURREY, Mary Roseb. July 7, 1928
MARRIED DEC. 2, 1946
DAVIS, George Miltonb. Mar.29, 1902 d. Aug.31, 1984
EASTEP, James M.b. Nov.20, 1942Sept 2, 1972
Arizona
SP5 USArmy Vietnam
EASTEP, McKinley "Mack"b. Mar.19, 1901May 24, 1980
ERWIN, Dale A. (Audrey)b. August 15, 1918d. October 31, 1980
ERWIN, Dorotha D.b. August 23, 1921 d June 27, 1980
EVANS, Lonnie D., Sr. b. April 7, 1912 d. May 30, 1992
EWELL, Aileen
FELCO, Frankb. Sep. 3, 1903 Dec. 6, 1988
US Army WorldWarII
FOLMAR, Jesse B. "Red"1909-1985
FOLMAR, Orda C.1912-
FREEMAN, Grandbaby
GOLDAN, Galen 1934-
GOLDAN, Mary1934 - 1989
MARRIED JULY 3, 1954
GUNN, Charles C.1909-1988
Gortariz,
Joyce Ann Breshears, Beagles , born July 6, 1940 died Aug. 10, 2003
HAGGARD, Charles E. 1891-1976
HAGGARD, Lydia M.1910-
HARDT, Ann Catherine "Katie"1932-1961
.HARDT, Annie E. (Eliza) b April 26, 1857 d March 2, 1939
"GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN"
HARDT, Helen Lenore b. Oct 5, 1904d. Mar.21, 1965
HARDT, Henry F(Henrich Frederick Christian)Born July 91842Died Dec.24, 1898
HARDT, Joseph H (Howard) .b. Jan.16, 1894d. Dec.18, 1974"
A U.S. MARINE FOREVER
HARDT, Dorothy K. (Kent)b. March 31, 1909 d. April 25, 1997
"TOGEI'HER FOREVER"
HARDT, Joseph H b. Jan.16, 1894d. Dec.18, 1974
Pvt.U5 Marines
HARDT, Leonard Byford b. Feb.21, 1898d. Feb.11, 1964
HARER, David A. C. b. April 8, 1872 d. Sept 17, 1903
HARER, David Hb. Dec.27, 1822d Feb.20, 1908
HARER, Josephineb. Aug. 9, 1832d. Apr.28, 1921
HAYES, Myrtle
HECK, Robert Leeb. Aug.18, 1919 d. Sept 18, 1993
HENDERSON, A. J. 1853-1908
HENSON, Lisa Jo b. Sept.21, 1968d April 7,1969
HICKS, Rodney John b. Jan.19, 1948d Aug. 4, 1991
HINDS, Leonard P b. May 23, 1907d. Aug.27, 1972
HOKUF-GRESSLEY, Emily Annb. Apr.17, 1926 Sept 8, 1988
HOLIDAY, Baby JOHNSON, Ann D.
. [Baby of Ben and Alice Holiday]
HOLIDAY, Bobbie C1937-1937
HOLIDAY, Frances Diane b. Jan.12, 1954d. Jan.31, 1954
HOLIDAY, Kenneth D.1939-1939
HONEY, Evelyn M. June 5, 1962Age 68
HOWE, Hannah "Lee"1924-1995
HUFFER, WalterAugust 18, 1898 Aged 1 yr 10 mos 7 days
SON OF J.N. AND H.E HUFFER
JACKSON , Deborah ,1950-1996
JENNINGS, Glenn (N.)1932-1995
.JENNINGS, Marie1934-
JENNINGS, John Newcome1898-1978
JENNINGS, Maude Ida1905-1968
JERNIGAN, Daisy1907-1989
JOHNSON, Gene T.1912-1993
JOHNSON ,Ann 1921 -
KITCHENS, Clifton (Blackie)b. Feb. 7, 1913d. Jan. 1, 1991
LAW, Charles E.1867-1937
LAW,CoraR. 1874 - 1960
LOCKWOOD, Walter R1898-1979
LOCKWOOD, Lillan F.1898-1977
LOHMAN, 0. B. b. Apr.28, 1916d. Nov. 1, 1985
US Navy World War II
MARSH, Josiah March 13, 1900 Aged 7O yrs 1 mo26 days
MASSINGILL, Chester E.b. Jan 29, 1920d. Oct.24, 1986
PFC US Army World War II
McCARN, Cody Regan b. July 22, 1964d. January 22, 1986
McCarn
Mary Ann (Conway) b Sept. 21, 1945 in Globe. d May 20, 2003
MEEKS, John T. b. Jul.24, 1922d. May 31, 1987
US Navy World War II
MERICH, Charles b. Mar.26, 1918 d. May 28, 1985
MORING, Charlie Lewisb. Dec.22, 1936 d. Mar.13, 1995
MSGT US Air Force
MORRISON, Judy Lynn b. July 2, 1950Aug.23, 1971
MORRISON, Ray 1907-1988
"A MAN WHO LOVED THE EARTH
NELSSEN, Eugene F.b. Sept. 7, 1909 d. Dec. 6, 1979
PACKARD, A. W.October 7, 1960Age 89 years
PACKARD, Baby
PACKARD, Johimie A. (Johnny) 1896-1937
PACKARD, Robert Bruceb. May 24, 1893 d. Aug.13, 1965
PACKARD, Mabel lnez (Ezell)b. Sept. 9, 1906d. Feb.27, 1981
MARRIED OCT. 13,1925
military marker:
PACKARD, Robert Bruce i Sept 6, 1993
Arizona
PVT COD 109 Infantry
World War I PH
PAYNE, Robert L1920-
PAYNE, Dorothy E.1923-1982
PERRY, Gladys J. b. Oct. 6, 1921d. June 4, 1984
POWERS, C. T. "Scotty b. Mar. 5, 1914 Apr.11, 1983
PROFFER, Lehman 0. B." b. Apr.28, 1916d. Nov.11, 1985
EM2 US Navy WoddWarll
PROFFER, Claudia A. b. Oct 16, 1921Nov.15, 1994
PYATT, Debra Colleen b. May 24, 1951 July 13, 1983
QUARLES, Baby Boy (unnamed)
Died b. May 18, 1919May 18,1919
QUARLES, Elvan J.b. Jan 15, 1917 d July 26, 1918
QUARLES, James J b. Apr.20, 1914 d June 30, 1987
QUARLES, Ethel J. b. June 2, 1916 d 1993
QUARLES, Myrtle I. (Iris Plumb)b. Jan 17, 1882 d MAY 23 , 1919
RALSTON, David J b. Feb. 8, 1915 Nov.21, 1977
Aged 62 years
PFC WorldWar II
RATLEY, John T.1915-1953
RATLEY, Robert C. 1882-1927
RATLIFF, Edward Nath b. May 18, 1912March 9, 1959
Arizona
PVT 151 Ordnhnce Maint Bn
World War II
RATLIFF, Nathan Garfield b Apr.1941 d May 1941
RATLIFF, Willb. Mar.18, 1890d. July 18, 1955
REED, Cynthia Michelle
(see SWINDLER, Cynthia)
REID, Charles W b. Jan. 9, 1929 Nov. 4, 1993
CPL US AirForce WorldWar II
REID, Thomas Edward b. Nov.10, 1950 May 12, 1990
US Army Vietnam
REYNOLDS, Lawrence D.1917-1994
REYNOLDS, Grace L1917-1995.
RHINEHART, Bud William 1916-1979US Army
RIEDEL, John b. Oct 28, 1898 Dec.11, 1974
RUSSELL, Betty "Rusty"1924 - 1985
RUSSELL, Thomas J 1900 - 1965
RUSSELL, Pearl N.1899-1970
SIMMONS, Henry B. 1906-1979
TEC4 USArmy World War II
SIMMONS, Samuel 1905-1981
PFC US Army World War U
SLAUGHTER, Horace E.b. Jun 11, 1927 d. Feb.27, 1985
US Navy Wodd War II
SMYERS, Lucille R1939-1994
SPEER, Ellen Elizabeth. Nov.17, 1936 Died Dec. 6, 1936
STEPHENS, Carl 1909-1996
STEPHENS, Viola1902-1996
marker
STEPHENS, Carl S.Born 6 ,1909 Died 7-25-1996 Age 87
STEPHENS, Earl G b. Feb.29, 1908, Globe Mar. 4, 1988, Tonto Basin
STEPHENSON, Bill W.b. Jan 10, 1911 Feb.15, 1972
Arizona Pvt 14th Infantry
World War II
SWINDLER, Cynthia b. 1 l-12-1969 d 8--29-1996
military marker:
REED. Cynthia Micheleb. Nov.12, 1969 Aug.29, 1996
PFC USArmy
TAYLOR, Dorsey Allen b. June 5, 1902d. March 17, 19??
[Please refer to the letters
on page 131 of this section]
TAYLOR, Edna Nellie Brunson
b. April 5,1879
CL June 6, 1902
(Please refer to the letters
on page 131 of this section.]
TEAFORD, Ray(Raymond L.)1891-1973
TITUS, Azel Edwin b. June 1, 1893 Feb.22, 1980
TITUS, Lura 0.1915-1989
TODD, Alexander Claytonb. Feb. 1, 1948Jan 10, 1992
TOMERLIN, Edna J. (Jane) b. Sept 12, 1916d. Aug.26, 1997
TOOT, Frances "Frankie"b. Nov. 14.1915 Jul.13, 1992
TOOT, George "Jip"b. July 31, 1913 Dec.31, 1980
TOTLEY, John Died: April 16, 1955
Age 38 years
VAN METER, Trenton E.b. Feb.25, 1919 d. Feb. 8, 1990
CPL USArmy World War II
VAN SLYKE, Mike S.1906-1994
WALDIE, Walter "Toots"1907-1988
WALDIE, Ethel R.1919-1997
WALKER, Lloyd T.b. Sep. 4, 1915 d. Apr.23, 1985
US Army WorldWarII
WASNOCK, Frank b 7-31-1945 d 5-18-1995 Age 49 years
WELCH, Ted 1907
WELCH, Catherine C . 1909-1977
WELLS, Gary R.WELLS,b. Sept. 9, 1951 Nov. 7, 1994
Geneva 1922-1997
WILSON, Floyd Jan.20, 1961 July 22, 1987
- WORRELL, Sebert W. (William)1914 - 1995
. WORRELL, Elsie N.1922-
MARRIED SEPT. 5, 1966
WRIGHT, Sam C. (Carl) b. Feb.15, 1921 Feb.28, 1995 Age: 74 years
WORLEY, Mildred L. (Leona)1916-1995
WORLEY, Rhoda Jane1896-1990
YORK, Noah Garfield b. July 10, 1946 Feb.10, 1968
Arizona SN US Navy
ZIMMERMAN, Lee 1915-1997
ZIMMERMAN, Oletta1923-
TONTO BASIN CEMETERY
page 131
The following letter was submitted to the newsletter of the Northern Gila
County Genealogical Society of Payson, Arizona, Gita Heritage, Volume 5, No.4,
November 1987, page 5. The letter was written by Mr. Lee T. Stockman of
California, regarding information on the cemetery markers of Edna and Dorsey
Allen TAYLOR, buried in the Tonto Basin Cemetery. This information is provided
so that you can further research vital records to determine the names and
dates provided by the tombstone transcriptions and the information below.
On the headstone of her grave in the Tonto Basin Cemetery she is listed as:
EDNA NELLIE BRUNSON TAYLOR
5 April 1879
6 June 1902
Edna Brunson Taylor's correct
middle name is Charity, not Nellie as has been reported. Evidence for this
conclusion is contained in the 1880 census of Edwards County, Texas, where she
is listed as Edna C., and on her marriage license to Nathan Toby on 30 May 1886
in Kerr County, Texas. Descendants in Texas report her name as Edna Charity
Brunson. Edna is remembered by cousins and aunts as dying from complications
upon the birth of her son "Little" Dorsey. She had three children born
after 8 June 1901 and therefore it is rather unlikely that she died 6 June 1902.
A photograph of her youngest son, Dorsey sitting in a chair beside his
grandfather, James Nathan Brunson who is holding Emily Brunson, Dorsey's cousin,
has survived. Emily was born 20 Feb.1915 and in the photo appears to be about 1
yr. old, and Dorsey would appear in the photo to be about 5 or 6 yrs. old. From
this evidence it would seem that Edna Charity Brunson Toby Taylor died in ca
1910.A head stone on the grave of the son Dorsey Taylor has been reported as
reading 5 Jun 1902 -17 Mar 1907. Based upon the information presented it is also
incorrect. Records from Texas
indicate this son's name was William Dorsey and the head stone shows Dorsey
Allen. It is
not known which name is correct. Incidentally on the marriage license of his
parents the
father's name is spelled Dorcey, not Dorsey. Anyone with information on this
family please contact:
Lee T Stockman
PO Box 250
Silver City, New Mexico,
88062
Email stockman_allen@zianet.com
The following was taken from a
letter which was received from Mrs. Helen Brunson Delk in March, 1998, who
writes the following about Edna: My dad liked to tell us stories about his
childhood in Tonto Basin. He told us about his older sister Edna dying after
"LITTLE DORCEY" was born. Mom told me that Grandma family Susan Byas]
Brunson cared for Dorcey until he died at about age five. When we were kids she
would say, "Don't eat that green fruit, or you'll die like Little Dorcey!"
[This refers to Dorcey TAYLOR, buried in Tonto Cemetery.] Daddy said his mother
claimed to have seen her daughter Edna the night Little Dorcey died. She said,
"Edna came to get Little Dorcey!"
[the letter goes on to mention Edna's daughter, Lily Emily Toby, who married
Garfield BLAKE]
Thank You Sandra Beagles
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