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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Lorin Ross Dedrickson
Jul 21, 2007
Lorin Ross Dedrickson, recently of Clarkdale, passed over to a higher command after 87 active and productive years on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 28, 1918 to Dedrick and Ruth (Smith)Dedrickson. Ross graduated High School at the age of 16. His course of study at Utah State University, College of Natural Resources focused...
Lorin Ross Dedrickson
Jul 21, 2007
Lorin Ross Dedrickson, recently of Clarkdale, passed over to a higher command after 87 active and productive years on the planet. Lorin was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, May 1928 and graduated from High school at age 16. His course of study at Utah State University, college of Natural Recourses focused on ecology and civil engineering. He was captain...
William "Bill" Lee Brown
Jul 15, 2007
William (\u0027Bill\u0027) Lee Brown, 78, passed away quietly at his home in Cottonwood on July 15, after a long illness. Born on July 7, 1928, in Des Moines, Iowa. Bill served in the Navy during the Korean War, after which he attended Iowa State University, where he graduated with degrees in physics and journalism. His engineering expertise took him to...
Mary Phyllis Leininger
Jul 14, 2007
Mary Phyllis Leininger, 88, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2007. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 20, 1918. She was the daughter of John and Pauline (Rendos) Sopko. Mary worked at the McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan in the kitchen, where she specialized in food preparation. Mary was devoted in her Catholic Faith; even...
Theodore Glassman
Jul 12, 2007
Theodore Glassman, 90, resident of Jerome, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2007. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 16, 1917 to Samuel and Sara Glassman. Theodore was a WWII Army Veteran, having served his country as a Tech Sergeant; and the best dad in the universe! He is preceded in death by his wife, Miriam. He leaves...
Anna Alberta Gardner
Jul 9, 2007
Anna Alberta (Steel) Gardner, 100 years old, resident of Cornville passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 9, 2007. She was born in Orange, Vermont of Swedish immigrant parents, Carl and Selma (Petersen) Steel. Anna's first language was Swedish; she was taught to speak English in grade school. Once she learned her new language she loved...
Robert Leon Ackerman
Jul 9, 2007
Robert Leon Ackerman, 70, resident of Camp Verde, passed away at his home on Monday, July 9, 2007. He was born September 21, 1936 Carmi, Illinois to Guy Robert and Thelma Pauline (Carter) Ackerman. Robert was a retired truck driver. He was a simple man, who loved being surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded by...
Edward "Gene" Eugene Fatheree
Jul 7, 2007
Edward Eugene "Gene" Fatheree, 87, of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2007 in Sedona. He was born May 8, 1920 in Dewey, Arizona to Eugene "Pete" and Minnie (Cook) Fatheree. Gene was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy; he was also a retired heavy equipment operator; and well-known for his talent of growing tomatoe plants. Gene is survived...
Musetta Loraine Kracht
Jul 7, 2007
Musetta Loraine Kracht, 89, of Clarkdale, passed away on July 7, 2007. She was born November 4, 1917 to Harley and Frances Van Winkle in Wayland, Iowa. Musetta married Floyd B. Kracht on December 11, 1935 in Fairfield, Iowa who preceded her in death in 2004. Musetta worked as a Court Clerk for the County of San Bernardino in Ontario,...
William A. Richardson
Jul 5, 2007
William "Bill" Richardson, 65, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2007. He was born February 3, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio to Sylvester and Catherine (Fyke) Richardson. Bill attended his childhood schools in Ohio and in Winslow, Arizona. Bill was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked for W.L. Gore Associates as a Machinist and with...
Dorothy Lorina Fish
Jul 4, 2007
Dorothy Lorina Fish, 98, resident of Sedona, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2007. She was born on September 12, 1908 in Piccatonica, Illinois. Dorothy worked until the age of 70; most of her working years were spent in hospital and patient care. She was a faithful servant of the Lord. She cherished her relationships with her family and her...
Christopher Bullman
Jul 4, 2007
Christopher Bullman, 25, born August 8, 1981 in Livermore, California, current resident of Payson, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, July 4th in Texas. He was the son of Scott M. Bullman and Wendy Sears. Christopher was a graduate of Bradshaw Mountain High School. After which, he worked in construction. He lived his life with love and honor. He was the...
David R. Moss
Jul 3, 2007
David R. Moss, 83, of Cottonwood, Arizona, born January 17, 1924, went with the Lord peacefully on July 3, 2007. Dave was born in Logan, West Virginia, where he attended Greenbrier Military School. After graduation, Dave worked in Mining until Pearl Harbor-when he joined the United States Air Corp. Dave had a natural-born entrepreneurial gift; and upon his honorable discharge...
Stacy Wilson (Smith) Miles
Jul 3, 2007
Stacy Wilson (Smith) Miles, 31, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2007. She was born in Ontario, Canada on November 17, 1975 to Blair Robert and Anita Marie (Breitinger) Smith. Her family writes, "Of all the things in life, love has the deepest reach". With this thought, the family of Stacy wishes to thank all those who...
Maria Minerva Jeffries
Jun 29, 2007
Maria Minerva Jeffries, 62, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2007. She was born November 15, 1944 in El Paso, Texas. She was the daughter of Arturo and Maria (Diaz) Guzman. Maria attended and graduated from the Clarkdale/Jerome schools. Following high school she went on to the Bryman School of Nursing; where she was at the top...
William H. Gibbons
Jun 28, 2007
William H. Gibbons, 82, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2007. He was born in Douglas, Arizona on August 5, 1925. William was a WWII Veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He worked for and retired from the Phoenix Cement Plant in Clarkdale. William was a wonderful, loving husband and father. He leaves behind his...
C. Howard Smith
Jun 26, 2007
C. Howard Smith, 88, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. He was born March 8, 1919 in Lebanon, New Jersey to Edgar D. and Vera M. Smith. Howard attended Rutgers University from 1937-1942, where he obtained his Masters Degree. He also served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. Howard worked for...
Keith E. Lombardi
Jun 25, 2007
Keith E. Lombardi, 25, military resident of Germany and former resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, 25 June 2007. Keith was born in Phoenix, Arizona on 19 June 1982. Keith attended and graduated Mingus Union High School; following which, he joined the Air Force on 12 July 2000; and on 19 November 2000 he married Angelee'. After basic training,...
Melvin D. Bonds
Jun 24, 2007
Melvin D. Bonds, 69, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2007. He was the son of Thomas B. and Fannie L. (Ramson) Bonds, born December 10, 1937 in Perryville, Arizona. Melvin attended and graduated from the Gilbert School District. Professionally, he worked as a caregiver. Melvin found his enjoyment in music. He is preceded in death by...
Edward H. Stoll
Jun 23, 2007
Edward H. Stoll, 71, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2007. He was born September 20, 1935 in Chester, South Carolina to Henry W. and Margaret (McDowell) Stoll. Edward worked for Woody's Gas Station. He leaves behind his wife of 13 years, Victoria of Cottonwood; his sons, Roger of California, and Dennis with his wife Jackie of...
