Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona

Dec 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

Pamela June Oxendale was born on June 23, 1954 in Houston, Texas to Paul and Ruby Orr.

Pam attended multiple military base schools and graduated Westwood High School in Mesa, Arizona. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree after 4 years from Arizona State University in 1977.

She pursued her love of teaching serving in public schools and also published two Novels; The...

Dec 12, 2024

Michael Alan Stillion passed away on December 12, 2024. Mike was the youngest of five children, brother to sisters Sharon Bochman, Nancy (Dale) Koontz, Barbara Podsiadly, and Debbie (Tim) Post, who all loved him greatly. He was known affectionally as “Uncle Mike” to six nieces, three nephews, five great-nieces, three great-nephews, one great-great niece, and three great-great nephews. He was...

Dec 7, 2024

Victoria Lenoir Barber, born on September 8, 1972, in Walnut Creek, California, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Cottonwood, Arizona. She was a beloved daughter, cherished friend, and a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of all who knew her.

 Victoria is survived by her loving mother, Patricia Marshall, and her father, Paul Barber and his wife, Linda. Her...

Nov 29, 2024

Cruz Larry Esparza, 72 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 29, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1952 in San Bernadino, CA to Anthony and Margaret Esparza.

Larry attended Chaffey Highschool. He worked for and retired from Smiths and Frys Grocery Stores.

Larry enjoyed fishing, target shooting, model making, bike riding and was a gun and car enthusiast.

Larry was preceded in...

Nov 23, 2024

Marjorie Bennett Harwell, 94 of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on November 23, 2024 in Cottonwood. She was born on October 17, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island to George and Margaret (Martin) Bennett. Her mother was the first Rhode Island Mother of the Year in 1947.

She married William E. Harwell from Cape Girardeau, Missouri on September 21, 1950 in Cape Girardeau....

Nov 17, 2024

Frank Edmond Ogden Il, 77, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born May 11, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa to the late Frank Byron Ogden Il and Carolyn Beebe Ogden.

Frank graduated from Mingus Union High School, Jerome in 1965 and Northern Arizona

University formerly named Arizona State College in 1969 with a Business Administration

(Marketing) degree. While serving...

Nov 16, 2024

Billie Jean Crose Owens-Helm 

Billie Jean Crose Owens-Helm was born February 27, 1941 in Prescott, Arizona to William Howard “Bill” Crose and Helen Merle Acrey Crose. On November 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, she returned to her heavenly father.

Billie grew up in lower Clarkdale on the Verde River, loving her life of swimming, fishing, looking for arrowheads, and collecting...

Nov 15, 2024

Bonnie J. Roper (nee Verhaeghe), 81, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at Cottonwood Village, Cottonwood, AZ.

Bonnie was born October 26, 1943, in St. Charles IL, the daughter of August and Clarice Verhaeghe. She grew up on a farm in Huntley IL, with her parents and siblings Daron, Dale, and Sherri. Her greatest joy in life was being a mom...

Nov 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christy Kay Fuller on November 11th, at the age of 63, from cardiac arrest. Chris was a spitfire and a jokester with a heart of gold, and the Verde Valley will surely miss her and her contributions to our community. 

Chris was born on February 25, 1963, in Cottonwood, Arizona...

Oct 31, 2024

Andrew Dominic Peterson 81 of Jerome, Arizona passed away peacefully on October 31st, 2024. Andy was born on May 1st, 1943 in Jerome, Arizona to the late Raymond “Ray” Douglas Peterson and the late Menica “Mickey” Antonia (Beneitone) Peterson. 

Andy is survived by his daughter Mary Antoinette Babbini Haase (husband Steven); son Andrew Douglas Peterson; grandchildren Morgan Antoinette Kreis (husband Kaleb)...

Oct 25, 2024

Evelyn Couturier of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away Oct. 25, 2024 at the age of 102.

Survived by her children Carole, Don, Judi, Jann and son-in-law, Donovan; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Through her love of dance she performed on stage as a Rockette for the Troops, USO and gave lessons to many. Her 100th birthday party was her final curtain call...

Oct 15, 2024

James Newland (born in Michigan on 8/20/1947) died a peaceful death in his sleep on 10/15/2024 (age 77) in his home in Cottonwood, Arizona. James is survived by his partner Paula, four of his five children Erin (Jeff), Jennifer, Victoria & Christian, 6 grandchildren Jayden, Traeven, Emma, Olivia, Clara & Mark II, and 1 great grandchild Lucas. He was preceded...

Oct 14, 2024

Mary Rosas Ontiveros

May 25th, 1929 – October 14th, 2024 (Age 95)

Clarkdale, AZ

 It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary Rosas Ontiveros. Born on May 25th, 1929, Mary passed peacefully at home on October 14th, 2024 and was reunited with our Lord. 

 Mary was originally from Clarkdale, AZ, born in a...

Sep 29, 2024

Thomas Michael Aston, 86, of Camp Verde, Arizona, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 29, 2024. Tom was born to Alice and Henry Aston on Aug. 9, 1938, in Los Angeles, California.

Tom graduated from John Marshall High School in Los Angeles, where he met Carole Lynn Aston, his wife of 52 years, at their car club.

Tom...

Sep 28, 2024

Michael S. Gillen was born November 22, 1943, to Michael and Frances Gillen of Campbell, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024.

Mike was proud to have served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was an accomplished pilot and flight instructor. He formerly owned the Black Cat Bar in Seligman, AZ where he had a home until January 2024.

He...

Sep 26, 2024

Claire A. Forrest, age 90 of Cottonwood, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2024 at home. She was born in Providence, RI on May 16, 1934, to Henry J. Paquin & Blanche R. Paquin. She attended church at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cottonwood.

Claire most enjoyed hiking, walking in nature, crossword puzzles, and laughing. 

She followed her beloved husband Bob one day...

Sep 25, 2024

Robert Forrest, age 92 of Cottonwood, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at home. He was born in New London, CT on May 14, 1932, to Horatius R. Forrest & Evelyn M. Forrest. He attended church at Mt. View Methodist Church in Cottonwood.

Robert fought bravely as an Army paratrooper in the Korean war; he even jumped out of an airplane...

Sep 24, 2024

Bradley Curtis, 73, passed away at his home in Sedona, AZ with his wife Sheryl by his side on September 24, 2024.

Bradley was born in Corry, PA on September 8, 1951. After attending Monterey High School, Lubbock Texas, he furthered his education at Texas Tech University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

Bradley was known for his...

Sep 23, 2024

Michael Alan Gaunt Sr., 61, a proud resident of Cottonwood, passed away peacefully, September 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born in Pomona, Ca in 1963. He loved hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, painting, and most importantly his family.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Jim Gaunt and his son Michael Alan Gaunt Jr. He...