Oscar "Lance" Laxton, resident of Cottonwood, and employed with the Village Oak Creek Country Club, passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was 30 years old. He was the son of Samuel Edgar Laxton and Diana Lea Marek. He was born in Bullhead City, Arizona on September 24, 1977. He leaves behind his Wife of six years, Victoria Laxton of Cottonwood; his son, Samuel Shane Laxton; his daughters, Hope Victoria Laxton, Faith Rose Laxton, Shona Dyanne Laxton-all of Cottonwood and Heaven Dawn Laxton of Indiana; his brother, Ricky Shane Laxton also of Cottonwood; and his parents, Diana Lea Marek and Samuel Edgar Laxton. A memorial service was held September 6. Memorial contributions can be sent to Victoria Laxton, 1029 E. Cochise Street, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com