Frances D. Banta, former resident of Cottonwood, Arizona and currently of the Village of Oak Creek-Sedona, Arizona, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008 at the age of 94. She was the dear mother of Errol Banta, the late John Banta, and Charles J. Banta with his wife, Debbie. She was also the adored grandmother of 9 and the great-grandmother of 7. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 4:00-6:00pm at Westcott Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow Friday morning, October 31, 2008 at 10:00am at the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com