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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Robert S. Humphrey
Jul 11, 2006
Robert S. Humphrey, 84, resident of the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona, passed away in Cottonwood, Arizona on Tuesday, July 11, 2006. He was born on January 22, 1922 in Berkeley, California to Earl D. and Emily (Alves) Humphrey. As a child, Robert attended the Sacred Heart Elementary School and was a 1940 graduate of the Oakland Tech High...
Laurel F. Grundmeier
Jul 11, 2006
Laurel F. Grundmeier, 63, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born June 1, 1943 to Clifford and Marian Grundmeier in Bremerton, Washington. She was a graduate of Concordia College in Minnesota, University of Illinois and Prescott College. She taught physical education in Hood River, Oregon and Paxton,...
Millard Arthur Dickison
Jul 10, 2006
Millard Dickison, age 75, resident of Rimrock, Arizona, passed away from cancer on July 10, 2006. He was born on July 15, 1930 in Big Park, Arizona. Millard was the son of Clarence Kelly and Hazel Dickison whom homesteaded the Dickison Ranch in Big Park, Arizona. Millard lived and worked in Big Park for 68 years before moving to Rimrock...
Shane Clarke Danielson
Jul 10, 2006
Shane C. Danielson, 45, resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, July 10, 2006. Shane was born on June 19, 1961 in Phoenix to Dan and Sharon Danielson. Shane grew up in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, attending the local elementary and high schools; however, he graduated high school in Newton, Iowa. Shane loved Dell Rapids,...
Myron Lee Johnson
Jul 10, 2006
Myron Lee Johnson, age 44, resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2006. Myron was born on December 11, 1961 in Cottonwood, Arizona to Edward Telese and Winona Johnson. As a child, Myron attended both the Clarkdale and Cottonwood Elementary Schools, in his teenage years, he attended Mingus High School in Cottonwood, Arizona, but graduated from...
Mary E. Gussman
Jul 10, 2006
Mary E. Gussman, 74, lifetime resident of Arizona and currently resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Monday, July 10, 2006. She was born to Samuel and Bertha (Suddeth) George on October 29, 1932 in Clarkdale, Arizona. Mary grew up and graduated from Clarkdale High School. She then attended Northern Arizona University where she obtained her Masters Degree in Education. As...
Pedro Trevino Villanueva
Jul 9, 2006
Pedro Trevino Villanueva, 81, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006. He was born on May 5, 1925 to Encarnacion and Ponciana (Trevino) Villanueva in Mercedes, Texas. Pedro served his country during WWII, as well as during the Korean Conflict. He served in the United States Navy as Seaman First Class and as Staff Sergeat in the...
George "Red" Mathews
Jul 6, 2006
George "Red" Mathews, 98, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006; he was born on May 19, 1908 to George W. and Elizabeth B. (Edwards) Mathews in Laramie, Wyoming. He was a member of the Masonic Order. Red always had a great story to tell, and he will be best remembered for his wonderful sense of humor....
Denna Jean (Fullen) Beck
Jul 6, 2006
Denna Jean (Fullen) Beck, 63, resident of Cornville, Arizona, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006. Denna was born September 12, 1942 to Thomas Fullen and Benny Lofgreen. She was born in Mesa, Arizona and has remained in Arizona her entire life. Denna held many titles in life, however, the ones she treasured the most were "Mom" and "Grandma". She loved...
Furn D. Brewer
Jul 5, 2006
Furn D. Brewer, 93, lifetime resident of Arizona, and local resident of Cornville, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at his home. Furn was the son of Charley Brewer and Lydia (Nail) Brewer. He was born on December 26, 1912 in Phoenix, Arizona. Furn was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during WWII....
Bob Burrow
Jul 5, 2006
Bob Burrow, 91, resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away in Cottonwood, Arizona on Wednesday, July 5, 2006. He was born on May 25, 1915 to John Franklin and Katie Ann (Farris) Burrow in Ada, Oklahoma; where he grew up. In 1934, and at the young age of 19, Bob met Cecile Jones, whom he married and shared the next...
Theodore "Ted" Henry Ockrassa
Jul 1, 2006
Theodore "Ted" Henry Ockrassa, 87, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006. Ted was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 5, 1918 to Hebert and Estelle M. (Hanft) Ockrassa. Ted was employed with the U.S. Government as a Forest Timber Salesman out of Alpine and Washington State. Ted was a member of the Lutheran faith. He...
Joyce Anne Reynolds
Jul 1, 2006
Joyce Anne Reynolds, 87, resident of Cornville, AZ, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006. She was born on November 19, 1918 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Clinton Ray and Cora H. Crank. Joyce was an educator for the American Cancer Society in San Diego, California. Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a nurturing caregiver and friend to many....
James E. Elmer, Sr.
Jun 27, 2006
James Edward Elmer, Sr., 84, of Elmersville, died June 27, 2006. James was the oldest of three sons of Jessie Jeanette and Jesse James Elmer, who were early pioneers to the Sedona area, homesteading on the lower Red Rock Loop Road. During World War II, while serving in the Marine Corps, James met his wife Antoinette in Chicago, where they...
J. A. Baker
Jun 23, 2006
J.A. Baker, 80, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006. He was born on August 29, 1925 to Benjamin and Pearl Baker in Taft, Arkansas. Mr. Baker served his country during World War II as an E-6 Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was the owner of J.A. Baker Construction; building in Sedona, Camp...
Doris Marie Hills
Jun 20, 2006
Doris Marie Hills Born in Chicago, Illinois on Sept. 25, 1926 Departed on June 20, 2006 and resided in Rimrock, AZ. Doris Marie Hills, 79, resident of Rimrock, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2006. She was born on September 25, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois to Vernon and Esther (Blom) Knudson. Doris lived in the same neighborhood as her future...
Bessie Rosabelle Schwartz
Jun 20, 2006
Bessie Rosabelle Schwartz, 76, resident of Cornville, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Bessie was born on September 1, 1929 in Nashville, North Carolina to William and Lena (Matthews) Greene. Bessie and her family owned and operated a restaurant in Rockford, Illinois. Bessie worked for Basha\u0027s for 26 years in the Bakery; working at all three Verde Valley locations;...
Jesus A. Carrillo
Jun 15, 2006
Jesus A. Carrillo, 92, resident of Centerville, Arizona, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2006. Jesus was born in Mexico on July 18, 1913. He was the son of Ernesto and Crisanta Garcia Carrillo. As a child, Jesus attended the schools in Jerome, Arizona, and as an adult, he worked for the Jerome Copper Mine for 25 years, and then worked...
Delbert F. Coon
Jun 14, 2006
Delbert "Dale" F. Coon, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at home with his family by his side. Dale was a native of the Verde Valley. He was born at the Coon Ranch on Sycamore Road in Clarkdale. He was the youngest child of Elbert and Mercy Ellen Coon. Dale is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sybil...
Joyce E. Campbell
Jun 14, 2006
Joyce E. Campbell, 79, resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Joyce was born on July 16, 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Luke in Greenbay, Wisconsin, where she grew up; attending the local schools and graduating High School. It was also in Greenbay that she married and then...
