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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
John Theodore Barber
Oct 4, 2017
John Theodore Barber was born November 1st, 1944 in Branford, CT. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963 to 1967. During that time he served 15 months in Vietnam where he met many life long friends. John was a man innately full of love. He spent much of his life spreading kindness to strangers and unconditional...
Maxine Ralston
Oct 3, 2017
Maxine Ralston, 89 of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. She was born on March 8, 1928 in Rumsey, Kentucky to Roy and Bessie (Englehart) Miller. When working for G.E. in Kentucky, Maxine was chosen to represent her department and was awarded by having lunch with Ronald Reagan, a popular actor at that time. Maxine attended Clarkdale Baptist...
Wayne Glen Jones
Sep 29, 2017
Wayne Glen Jones was born in Chandler, Arizona, on August 14, 1927, to Mabel (Payne) Jones and James Lesley Jones. He journeyed to heaven on September 29, 2017, at the age of 90, from Cottonwood, Arizona. As a child, Wayne attended school in Clarkdale, Arizona, and graduated from Clarkdale High School. He enlisted in the navy at the age of...
Becky Cranmer
Sep 26, 2017
Becky Cranmer (Florine Mardell Becker Cranmer) passed away on September 26, 2017 at the age of 96, surrounded by her family. She was loved by all who knew her for her compassion and contagious laugh. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and lived her life with great joy. Becky was born in Seattle, Washington on September 23, 1921. She...
Clarita Widener
Sep 25, 2017
Clarita Widener, age 84 and known as Granny to friends near and far, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Robert, close by, as always, on Monday September 25, 2017. Clarita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose sparkling personality and blue eyes endeared all who came to know her. Always sassy and full of spirit,...
Rosalie Adico
Sep 22, 2017
Rosalie Adico, 84 of Cottonwood, passed away on September 22, 2017. She was born on December 4, 1932 in Dallas, Texas to Marvin Wall and Bonnie Dean. Rosalie worked as a manager at Testing Engineers in Santa Clara, CA. She was a winner of amateur golf events, a slalom water skier and most importantly a loving wife, mother and grandmother....
Clyde W. Stalo
Sep 20, 2017
Clyde W. Stalo, 90, of Cottonwood, passed away September 20, 2017. He was born July 1, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Wilfred and Hilma Stalo. Clyde served his country during World War II in the Army. He was employed in the Aero Space program and was the former owner of Sedona Automotive. Clyde was preceded in death by...
Isabelle L. Lacey
Sep 18, 2017
Isabelle L. Lacey, of Cottonwood, passed away on September 18, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas Paul Lacey and Isabelle V. Reilley. Isabelle attended Northern Arizona University from 2008-2010. She worked for the Cottonwood School District. One of Isabelles most special accomplishments was having her photos published in the Arizona Highway Magazine. Isabelle...
Robert Williams
Sep 17, 2017
Robert E. (Ed) Williams died peacefully in Cottonwood on September 17, 2017 at the age of 81. Robert is survived by his wife Barbara; his sons David, Tony and Tim (Robin); his brother Ralph (Becky) and six grandchildren. Robert was born on December 19, 1935 in Prescott, Arizona to Hazel and Charles Williams. He graduated from Mingus Union High School...
Earl Eugene Kropp
Sep 16, 2017
Earl Eugene Kropp, 82, formerly of Cottonwood, AZ passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept 16, 2017 at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. Earl was born December 28, 1934 to Johnnie Gallie Kropp and Gracie Ophelia Puckett Kropp in Ralls, TX. He and his family moved to Arizona in 1939. Earl graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1953....
Gloria Schwartz
Sep 14, 2017
Gloria Schwartz, 81 of Jerome, passed away on September 14, 2017 in Cottonwood. She was born on February 11, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to Joe Kulchin and Eda Gershberg. Glorias stage name was Gloria Kaye and she had a long and impressive list of theatrical credits: Broadway, Off-Broadway, Television, Summer Stock and Film. She was one of the brilliant dancers...
Dan Lamar Ripplinger
Sep 13, 2017
Dan Lamar Ripplinger (Rip) left this world for higher ground on September 13, 2017 - two days after his 89th birthday. He was born in Ogden, Utah and spent summers on his family farm in Driggs, Idaho. He graduated from Ogden High, Weber Junior College, ISU and Northwestern University Dental School. In 1958, he built a dental practice in Las...
Judy Ann Gibson
Sep 11, 2017
Judy Ann Gibson, 76 of Rimrock, passed away in Cottonwood on September 11, 2017. She was born on April 1, 1941 in Kansas City, MO to Clifford Vernon Reed and Florine Nina Willard. Judy attended Flagstaff High School. She had a number of different jobs in her life including commercial fisherman and bar manager at Mormon Lake Lodge. Judy was...
Greg D. Smith
Sep 10, 2017
Greg D. Smith, 63 of Cornville, passed away on September 10, 2017 at home. He was born on August 24, 1954 to John H. and Elizabeth P. Smith. Greg worked and retired as a residential/commercial contractor. He is always lovednever forgottenand forever missed. Greg was preceded in death by his brothers Jake and Pete Smith. He is survived by his...
Cristina C. Gerna
Sep 7, 2017
Cristina C. Gerna, 88 of Prescott Valley, passed away on September 7, 2017 in Prescott Valley. She was born on April 25, 1929 in Borongan, Philippines to Clemente and Felisa Caspe Gerna. Cristina belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Germaine Catholic Church. Cristina was very proud of having 5 Godly children. She enjoyed gardening. Cristina is survived by...
Charlotte Ruth Balik
Sep 3, 2017
Charlotte Ruth Balik, 80 of Prescott, passed away on September 3, 2017 at the Arizona Pioneer Home in Prescott. She was born on March 20, 1937 in Sedona to Charles Smith Thompson and Avis Hedges. Some of Charlottes special accomplishments was becoming a CNA and a In Home Caregiver. She also enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and bowling. Charlotte attended Evening...
Bernard Paul Hecker
Aug 29, 2017
Bernard Paul Hecker, 89 of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was born on January 18, 1928 in Belfield, ND to Carl Hecker and Monica Obrigewitsch. Bernard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Monica; brothers Andrew, Ted and Henry and sister Henrietta. He is survived...
Donald K. Lamb
Aug 18, 2017
Donald K. Lamb Sr., 81 of Cottonwood, passed away in Peoria on Friday August 18, 2017. He was born on October 20, 1935 in Hopeville, IA to Harry and Lillian Swaim Lamb. Don attended Afton High School then the University of the State of New York and received his Associates Degree in Arts. He served his country in the US...
Robert Jim Bakula
Aug 4, 2017
Robert James Bakula November 29, 1932 - August 4, 2017 Robert James Jim Bakula was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the eldest of four children born to Robert James and Evelyn Bakula: his twin sisters Barbara and Nancy, and the youngest, Bonny. They lived in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and West Bend, Wisconsin. Jim was a Korean War veteran in the...
Curtis Colony
Aug 3, 2017
Curtis Robert Bob Colony passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Cottonwood, AZ. Bob, a Cornville, AZ resident for more than twenty years, was an integral part of Sedona and the Verde Valley. Whether he was behind his bench at Ravens Nest Trading Post, where he repaired and custom built and sold jewelry for more than 25 years, or...
