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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Evelyn May Couturier
Oct 25, 2024
Evelyn Couturier of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away Oct. 25, 2024 at the age of 102.
Survived by her children Carole, Don, Judi, Jann and son-in-law, Donovan; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Through her love of dance she performed on stage as a Rockette for the Troops, USO and gave lessons to many. Her 100th birthday party was her final curtain call...
James Louis Newland
Oct 15, 2024
James Newland (born in Michigan on 8/20/1947) died a peaceful death in his sleep on 10/15/2024 (age 77) in his home in Cottonwood, Arizona. James is survived by his partner Paula, four of his five children Erin (Jeff), Jennifer, Victoria & Christian, 6 grandchildren Jayden, Traeven, Emma, Olivia, Clara & Mark II, and 1 great grandchild Lucas. He was preceded...
Mary Rosas Ontiveros
Oct 14, 2024
Mary Rosas Ontiveros
May 25th, 1929 – October 14th, 2024 (Age 95)
Clarkdale, AZ
It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary Rosas Ontiveros. Born on May 25th, 1929, Mary passed peacefully at home on October 14th, 2024 and was reunited with our Lord.
Mary was originally from Clarkdale, AZ, born in a...
Thomas Michael Aston
Sep 29, 2024
Thomas Michael Aston, 86, of Camp Verde, Arizona, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 29, 2024. Tom was born to Alice and Henry Aston on Aug. 9, 1938, in Los Angeles, California.
Tom graduated from John Marshall High School in Los Angeles, where he met Carole Lynn Aston, his wife of 52 years, at their car club.
Tom...
Michael Gillen
Sep 28, 2024
Michael S. Gillen was born November 22, 1943, to Michael and Frances Gillen of Campbell, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024.
Mike was proud to have served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was an accomplished pilot and flight instructor. He formerly owned the Black Cat Bar in Seligman, AZ where he had a home until January 2024.
He...
Claire A. Forrest
Sep 26, 2024
Claire A. Forrest, age 90 of Cottonwood, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2024 at home. She was born in Providence, RI on May 16, 1934, to Henry J. Paquin & Blanche R. Paquin. She attended church at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cottonwood.
Claire most enjoyed hiking, walking in nature, crossword puzzles, and laughing.
She followed her beloved husband Bob one day...
Robert Forrest
Sep 25, 2024
Robert Forrest, age 92 of Cottonwood, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at home. He was born in New London, CT on May 14, 1932, to Horatius R. Forrest & Evelyn M. Forrest. He attended church at Mt. View Methodist Church in Cottonwood.
Robert fought bravely as an Army paratrooper in the Korean war; he even jumped out of an airplane...
Bradley George Curtis
Sep 24, 2024
Bradley Curtis, 73, passed away at his home in Sedona, AZ with his wife Sheryl by his side on September 24, 2024.
Bradley was born in Corry, PA on September 8, 1951. After attending Monterey High School, Lubbock Texas, he furthered his education at Texas Tech University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
Bradley was known for his...
Michael Alan Gaunt
Sep 23, 2024
Michael Alan Gaunt Sr., 61, a proud resident of Cottonwood, passed away peacefully, September 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born in Pomona, Ca in 1963. He loved hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, painting, and most importantly his family.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Jim Gaunt and his son Michael Alan Gaunt Jr. He...
Franklin Brewsaugh
Sep 9, 2024
Franklin Charles Brewsaugh, a resident of Cornville, Arizona, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, September 9, 2024, he was 83 years old. Frank was born on October 6, 1940 in Covington, Kentucky.
Frank graduated from Amphitheater High School, in Tucson, AZ in 1958.
He earned an associate’s degree from Palo Verde Community College in Blythe, Ca.
Frank served in the United...
Richard Leeds Humeston
Sep 8, 2024
Richard Leeds Humeston, affectionately known as Hummy and sometimes King Richard passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2024.
Richard was born on July 18,1937 to Winifred and Vincent Humeston in Santa Ana, California, and was raised in the City of Tustin. Once he grew out of his beautiful blonde curls and being dressed up by his sister Marilyn,...
Paul Gerhard Lidbeck
Sep 6, 2024
Paul Gerhard Lidbeck passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home in Clarkdale, Arizona, on Sept. 6, 2024. He was the last surviving child of five siblings.
Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Sue, and his three children and their spouses, Sheryl Griffin (Calvin) of Clarkdale, AZ, Glenn Penkoff Lidbeck (Stasia) of Essex, CT, and...
Terry Slack Lindsey
Sep 5, 2024
Terry Slack Lindsey, 86, passed away September 5th, 2024, at his home in Cottonwood, Surrounded by his family and longtime companion.
Terry served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years, serving on the U.S.S. Forestal, and the U.S.S. Ranger.
He is survived by his companion, Ruby Gililland; one daughter, Laura Cole and husband Stephen of Kirkland, Washington; one son, Terry Eugene Lindsey...
Sean K Bring
Aug 30, 2024
SEAN K BRING, of Clarkdale, AZ passed away on August 30, 2024, in his home at the age of 55.
He was born December 28, 1968 to Rich and Sue Bring in Prescott, AZ, their first child and only son.
Sean was local, born and raised, having lived his whole life in the State of Arizona. He attended Mingus Union High School...
Donna-Lee Vickie Burke
Aug 24, 2024
Announcing the passing of Donna-Lee Vickie Burke, 84, of Sedona., AZ. Donna sadly left us on August 24, 2024 of natural causes.
Donna enjoyed many hobbies including antiquing, gardening, visiting historic places, and spoiling her many nieces and nephews. Donna also enjoyed working and retiring from Kawasaki Motors in Foothill Ranch, California
Donna was born 1939 in Snohomish, Washington, and was proceeded...
Nancy Imus
Aug 22, 2024
Nancy Wadey Imus, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, at the age of 80, in Cottonwood, AZ. Born on July 23, 1944, she had an energetic spirit that was contagious to all who knew her.
Nancy was the proud mother of two sons, Chuck Wadey and Andrew Wadey, who remain forever grateful for the...
Mary S. Moore
Aug 22, 2024
Mary S. Moore of Cottonwood died peacefully at home on August 22nd. Born June 2, 1943 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Joseph and Margaret (Daly) Sanders, she was the firstborn of 12 children. Growing up on the family farm, she became a caregiver for her younger siblings at a young age, patching up their wounds, and keeping them fed, clean,...
Patricia Marie Howard
Aug 15, 2024
Patricia M. Howard
November 10, 1926—August 15, 2024
Patricia Marie (known as Pat or Patty) was born to Charlcia Mendenhall Moore and Cecil C. Moore, of Central Oregon pioneer stock, on November 10, 1926, in Bend, Oregon
She married fellow school classmate J. Reed Howard on April 10, 1948, following his return from the Navy. They ultimately moved to their “home place” in...
Sarah Hreha
Aug 15, 2024
In Loving Memory of Sarah Marie Hreha
Sarah Hreha, beloved wife, and devoted mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of August 15, 2024 at the age of 91. She will be deeply missed by her sons Dr. Jeffery Hreha of Sedona and son Kenneth Hreha of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Plus her 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. As well...
Jimmie Wayne Goucher
Aug 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmie Wayne Goucher, who departed from this world on August 12, 2024, in Cottonwood, AZ, at the age of 90. Jimmie was born on May 25, 1934, in Arapaho, OK, to his parents JD Goucher and Lucile Goucher. Having proudly served his country in the Air Force; he dedicated...
