Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Barbara -Bobbi- Torrez
Mar 20, 2014
Barbara "Bobbi" Torrez, 84 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 20, 2014. She was born on June 7, 1929 in Williams, Arizona to Edward and Antonia Torrez. Bobbi attended Williams Elementary School. Bobbi was a loving homemaker of 62 years who loved to cook traditional Mexican food. Her greatest accomplishments were the treasured moments spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Danny Lee Scott
Mar 19, 2014
Danny Lee Scott, born at Williamson in Mingo County, West Virginia, passed away March 19th, 2014 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Danny worked at Fleetwood Motor in Detroit, Michigan. He earned an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Detroit. He moved with his family to the Verde Valley in 1980. Shortly after arriving to the area, Danny was hired...
Eldo -Gene- Sutter
Mar 17, 2014
Eldo "Gene" Sutter, 86 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 17, 2014. He was born on October 19, 1927 in Hopedale, IL to Lawrence and Sarah May Sutter. Gene worked as a journeyman carpenter and business owner and was a dealer for Vacu-Maid Central Cleaning Systems. Gene was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling, IL and Vineyard...
Catherine Louise Davis
Mar 16, 2014
Catherine Louise Davis, 56 of Camp Verde, passed away on March 16, 2014. She was born on January 23, 1958 in Bend, Oregon to Stephen J. and Mary A. Kautz. Catherine attended Lake Washington High School for 3 years and received her high school diploma. She worked for Naturmed Inc. - Institute for Vibrant Living for 6 years. Catherine enjoyed...
Margareht Anne DiBacco
Mar 16, 2014
Margareht Anne DiBacco, 77 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 16, 2014. She was born on April 23, 1936 in Los Angeles, California to Lee and Jennette DiBacco. Margareht attended Dorsey High School. She was active in many organizations and was always dedicating her time for others. Margareht was an accomplished dancer in en-pointe and tap dancing and toured with...
Donald Howard Beck
Mar 14, 2014
Donald Howard Beck, 68 of Camp Verde, passed away on March 14, 2014. Donald served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Donald worked for Cliff Castle Casino, Camera Center in Prescott and Olympic Camera in Los Angeles, CA. Donald is survived by his wife of 23 years Elaine Beck; sons Jason Beck (Patty) of Prescott, James Smith...
Dorothy Hamouris DeLaO
Mar 13, 2014
Dorothy Hamouris DeLaO, 82 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 13, 2014. She was born on September 23, 1931 in Jerome, Arizona. Dorothy attended Clark St, Sellwood, Commerce High School in Arizona and Marshfield High School in Oregon. She was retired from Management Assistant of the State of Nevada in Carson City, NV. Her previous occupation was Project Clerk...
George Allan Witte
Mar 11, 2014
G. Allan Witte "Al", 83, passed away at home on March 11, 2014. He was born May 6, 1930 in L.A. Calif. He joined the Navy during the Korean War and later became a resident of Apple Valley Calif. He was a planning engineer for Contel Telephone Company retiring in 1992, served as Commander on San Bernardino County Sheriff's department...
Michael C. Fourzan
Feb 28, 2014
Michael Cesar Fourzan, 57 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 28, 2014. He was born on October 7, 1956 in New Orleans, LA to Leopoldo Fourzan and Marie Ingold. Michael served his country in the Air Force as Sergeant and received the Good Conduct Medal. Michael was a member of the American Legion. Michael loved to be outside camping or...
Volney -Pete- Preston
Feb 28, 2014
Volney (Pete) Preston, 93, of Cottonwood passed away February 28, 2014. He was born September 16, 1920 in Alberta, Canada, the son of John Ellsworth Preston and Nina (Woods) Preston. He served his country in World War II with the 965th Field Artillery Battalion. He fought in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes (The Battle of the Bulge) and in Central Europe....
James E. Pinneo
Feb 27, 2014
James E. Pinneo, 91 of Pinetop, Arizona, passed away on February 27, 2014 in Camp Verde. He was born on December 11, 1922 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Harry and Lucretia Pinneo. James attended Iowa State and Iowa University. He served his country in the Marine Corp during World War II. James worked for the Southwest Forest Industry. He was part...
Paul E. Chapman
Feb 24, 2014
Paul E. Chapman Sr., of Cottonwood, died on February 24, 2014 in Cottonwood. He was born on April 13, 1920 in Providence, Rhode Island. Paul was a veteran of WWII and Korean and retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1960. His love of model building included airplanes, ships and railroads. Paul is survived by his wife of 37 years...
Richard â"Rickyâ Duncan
Feb 23, 2014
Richard "Ricky" V. Duncan of Cottonwood passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014. He was 64 years old. Ricky was born on July 6, 1949 in Lansing, MI to Richard Sr. and W. June Duncan. The family moved to Arizona when Ricky was young and he attended school at Sedona Brewer Road School and graduated from Flagstaff High School. Ricky...
George L. Housner
Feb 22, 2014
George Leonard Housner, 83, passed away February 22, 2014 in Cottonwood, Arizona. He and his wife, Peggy, were a part of the Verde Valley community for the past two decades. George made a home for himself at Camp Verde High School coaching several different sports. He loved it and all the kids. After he finished coaching at the high school...
Carole Lynn Aston
Feb 19, 2014
Carole Lynn Aston of Camp Verde passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. She was 72 years old. She was born on July 6, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA to William Thomas and Ruby Fern Lord. She graduated from John Marshall High School before going on to cosmetology school to become a hairdresser. Carole and her family moved to the...
Bob Bear
Feb 17, 2014
Bob Bear of Claypool, AZ passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 in Cottonwood, AZ. He was 80 years old. Bob was born on February 21, 1933 in Camp Verde, AZ to Jim Bear and Sadie Francis. He grew up and attended school in Camp Verde, later joining the U. S. Army and serving in the Korean War. Bob worked...
Paula Taylor
Feb 14, 2014
Paula Taylor of Jerome passed away at home on February 14, 2014, surrounded by friends. She was born on August 10, 1952 in Jerome to Robert and Wanda (Fishel) Taylor. She grew up in the Mid-West, the daughter of a minister and a teacher. She moved to Portland, OR for several years, eventually settling in Jerome, where she has lived...
Wilma -Pat- Atha
Feb 13, 2014
Wilma "Pat" Atha, died Feb. 13, 2014, at her home in Cottonwood AZ, with her family by her side. She was born Feb. 18, 1920, to Arthur and Edith Larson in Colby, Kansas. In 1957, she moved with her husband, Harold Atha, to Flagstaff. While raising their seven children, she was assistant to Dr. Todd Lawrence, working with him 40...
Leo G. Esper
Feb 12, 2014
Leo G. Esper of Cornville, beloved husband of Dorothy, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. He was 79 years old. Leo was born on November 16, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Leo G. Esper Sr. and Agnes H. (Abel) Esper. Leo is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy of Cornville; his sons, Gregory (Lynnette) Esper of San...
Miriam -Martha- Gilbert
Feb 10, 2014
Miriam (Martha) Gilbert, 62, died at her home in Cottonwood on February 10, 2014. She was born in Gadsden, AL, on April 4, 1951, the daughter of Garland and Rada (Lenderman) Mauldin. Miriam was a successful business woman, who was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved the desert, hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with her friends. She is...
