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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Francis V. Saporito
May 15, 2016
Francis V. Saporito left us on May 15, 2016. He was born in Jersey City, NJ in 1922 to Andrew and Anna Saporito. Several years later, the family moved to Elizabeth, NJ to be closer to his father\u0027s job. He graduated from H.S. in 1941. His first job was with Standard Oil Co. until 1943 when he was called to...
Abbie Isabell Davis
May 14, 2016
Abbie Isabell Davis, 71 of Cottonwood, passed away on May 14, 2016. She was born on March 21, 1945 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Nolen and Mattie Welty. Abbie was a homemaking goddess. Her life was her family and her dog. She was one of the most loving people. She always knew how to bring a family together. Abbie is survived...
Beatrice Ritchey-Lanning
May 11, 2016
BEATRICE RITCHEY-LANNING 82 of Prescott Valley, passed away in the evening of May 11. 2016. Bea was a wonderful wife and mother. A talented artist loved by her many friends and relatives. Bea was born in Las Cruces, NM on January 28, 1934. Her family moved to Arizona at the age of 2 and considered herself an AZ native. She...
Jack R. Straten
May 9, 2016
Jack R. Straten, 84 of Camp Verde, passed away on May 9, 2016. He was born on April 1, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas. Jack proudly served his country during the Korean War. Jack enjoyed motorcycles and was a great rider. He was an amazing man and will be dearly missed. Jack is survived by his wife Ronda and a very...
Charlene M. Kirby
May 4, 2016
Charlene Kirby, 85 and former resident of the Verde Valley, passed away on May 4, 2016 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born on May 14, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Charles and Myrtle Holmes. Charlene was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Cottonwood and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kansas. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband...
Robert R. Makey
May 4, 2016
Robert (Bob) R. Makey went home to be with our Lord on May 4, 2016. Bob was born in Big Springs, NE on August 8, 1932. He defended our country in the military for a few years and later on met his bride Mary in 1971. He welcomed her children as his own, Karen, Steve \u0026 Aggie. Bob had tremendous...
Joy Pennock Gage
Apr 30, 2016
Joy Pennock Gage passed away suddenly on April 30, 2016, from injuries sustained in a fall. She was born June 7, 1930 in the Missouri Ozarks, and was the second child of B.F. and Jurine Pennock. Her siblings were an older brother, Ron, and a younger sister, Faye. Joy was a graduate of BIOLA, and a former mentor for Jerry...
Mike Baker
Apr 28, 2016
Michael Ray Baker, 54, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on April 28, 2016. In the late 1970\u0027s, he joined Yavapai County Sherriff\u0027s Cadets. Then in the early 80\u0027s he worked as a police dispatcher with the Cottonwood Police Department and served as a police officer with the Clarkdale Police Department. He volunteered hundreds of hours with the Cottonwood Police Athletic...
Ruth Pranspill Schaefer
Apr 25, 2016
Ruth Pranspill Schaefer died at home in Cottonwood on April 25th at the age of 95. She was a member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church of Cornville. She was predeceased by three husbands, Edwin Luehrsen, George Pranspill and John Schaefer. Ruth Margaret Rovey was born June 28, 1920 in Phoenix, the fifth child and only daughter of Albert and Minnie...
Beverly Ann Parks
Apr 23, 2016
Beverly Ann Parks, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away in Sedona on April 23, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1932 in Fresno, CA to Wallace Mark Templeton and Wardie Berenice Neese. Beverly attended San Diego State University and received her Bachelors in Child Development and her Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling. Beverly worked a variety of occupations from...
Jessica Chezik
Apr 21, 2016
Jessica Chezik, 26 of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, April 21st. She was born on December 11, 1989 to Jerome "Jerry" and Irene Bilas. Jessica attended College America in Flagstaff. She worked for Carefree Assisted Living at a Med Tech and caregiver. Jessica was preceded in death by her mother Irene Bilas. She is survived by her husband of 3...
Catherine Horten
Apr 20, 2016
Catherine Horten, 90 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 20, 2016. She was born on October 27, 1925 in Van Nuys, CA to parents Paul and Elfrieda. Catherine attended Van Nuys High School for 4 years. She was a housewife and beloved mother who raised her 2 sons, Steven and Daniel. She enjoyed history and horticulture. Catherine belonged to Immaculate...
Peggy Olive Hamilton
Apr 18, 2016
Peggy Olive Hamilton (nee Carson) passed away at Cottonwood Village in Cottonwood on April 18, 2016. She was born in Coventry, England on October 11, 1918. Peggy was the beloved wife of the late Robertson Angus Hamilton (died February 14, 2005). She was the much loved mother of Robert Stewart Hamilton (Jo Ann) and Roger Carson Hamilton (Linda); loving grandmother...
Bobbie Dean Ralston
Apr 17, 2016
Bobbie Dean Ralston, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2016, surrounded by family in her Cottonwood, AZ, home. She was born November 11th, 1927, to Asa Lee and Cornelia Kate (Jacks) Holladay, the fourth of five children. Bobbie\u0027s siblings included her four brothers: Herschel, Harold "Hal," Kenneth "Kenny," and Stanley "Corky." Bobbie is preceded in death by her...
Tom Hall
Apr 15, 2016
Tom Hall, 82 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 15, 2016. He was born in Oregon in May of 1933. He is survived by his wife Marcia of 57 years; six children, 14 grandchildren and 3 Rottweilers: Holly, Jacob and Jamie. Tom attended James Lick High School in San Jose, CA, winning the school\u0027s first MVP award. He attended Cal...
Sylvia Trently Pembroke
Apr 6, 2016
Sylvia Trently-Pembroke ascended from this earthly plane on April 6, 2016 in Cottonwood, AZ. Born to Joseph and Betty Valiant on September 22, 1934 in Milnesville, PA she spent the first part of her adult life as a military wife, working in the cosmetic industry on various military installations at home and abroad. Her careers included: American Airlines, Hostess and...
John Osborne Potts
Apr 6, 2016
John Osborne Potts, 92 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 6, 2016. He was born on July 30, 1923 in French Lick, Indiana and lived there with his mother and father, John and Hollus Potts and his younger brother, Russell, until 1928 when the family moved to Phoenix, AZ. He had his schooling in Phoenix, graduating from North Phoenix High...
Ron Ross Hayhurst
Apr 5, 2016
Ronald Ross Hayhurst, 59 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 5, 2016. Born in Colorado Springs, CO on September 20, 1956, Ron lived with his family in Sparta, NC for many years before moving to Arizona in 1998. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Underwood and a nephew Phillip Hayhurst of Colorado. Ron loved animals, in particular his dog...
Anthony Jacob Joshu
Apr 3, 2016
Anthony Jacob Joshu, 78 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 3, 2016. He was born on February 27, 1938 in Dupo, IL. Anthony attended Arizona State University for his teaching degree. He worked as a teacher; teaching high school level business and typing. Anthony belonged to St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Prescott. He enjoyed guns, politics and volunteering with...
Ardyth Louise Burch
Mar 31, 2016
Ardyth Louise (Hunt) Burch passed away on March 31, 2016 in Cottonwood Arizona at the age of 93. Ardyth was born to Elizabeth Loretta and Jack Floyd August Hunt in Ilion, New York, on December 12, 1922. She was preceded in death by her first child Linda; her parents; her husband, William C. Burch; two brothers Edgar and Roger; and...
