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Sean K Bring

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

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...

Mary S. Moore

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

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

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

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...

John Lindsey Nichols

John Lindsey Nichols

Aug 4, 2024

 

John Lindsey Nichols, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Navy veteran, passed away on August 4, 2024, in Cornville, Arizona. Born in Texas on June 20, 1940, John led a life defined by love, dedication, and service. 

John will be forever remembered by his children Chelsea, Charles, and Stacy, and their respective spouses, as well as his 4 precious grandchildren and...

Lucille Anne Johnson

Lucille Anne Johnson

Jul 28, 2024

Lucille Anne Johnson, 65, of Clarkdale passed away on Sunday July 28th, 2024 in Camp Verde surrounded by her children. She was born on April 2nd, 1959 to Morgan Johnson Sr and Louise Johnson.

Lucille attended Clarkdale-Jerome School. She worked in various housekeeping jobs in the Verde Valley/Sedona area. Lucille worked every day of her life doing what she loved. She...

Jerry L Ellis

Jerry L Ellis

Jul 23, 2024

Jerry L. Ellis, Sr. of Rimrock, AZ was born October 6th , 1939 and departed his earthly life July

23, 2024 to join loved ones preceding him to their heavenly home, his mother Maude Ellis and

his second wife Dee Ann Tyler-Ellis.

He was a loving son, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather. Making his

living as a truck driver his occupation often...

Eric Eli Arnett

Eric Eli Arnett

Jul 10, 2024

ERIC ELI ARNETT

1961-2024

He loved life. Life loved him back by surrounding him with so much love and wonderful family and friends. His faith kept him strong.

He passed away July 10 at home after fighting so hard to stay here with us. He was diagnosed almost five years ago to the date of his passing with advanced prostate cancer. He fought...

Leslie Louis Brennan, Jr.

Leslie Louis Brennan, Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

You might be expecting a traditional obituary for Leslie Louis Brennan, Jr., but this will be a bit different from your typical obit that recounts someone’s life. Instead, I’m honoring Dad the way we, his daughters, family, and friends, best remember him… with a story, or rather, a few stories. The Brennans love good stories, something we got from Dad...

Mark Steven Cluff

Mark Steven Cluff

Jul 4, 2024

Mark Stephen (Belenger) Cluff, 68 of Cottonwood, passed away on July 4, 2024 at home. He was born on October 15, 1955 in Syracuse, NY to Wanda Lee (Belenger/Cluff) Bryan and his adoptive father Arthur L. Cluff.

Mark attended Clarkdale and Cottonwood schools for 12 years. He worked as an electrician, in construction, iron works, as an artist, motorcycle mechanic, handyman,...

Doris E. Evans

Doris E. Evans

Jun 27, 2024

Doris Eugene Evans, 93 of Cottonwood, passed away on June 27, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Doris was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 17, 1930. Doris was preceded in death by her father Arthur L. Timberman and her mother Irene Timberman; her sons Clarence Henry Hill Jr. and Michael Alan Hill; and daughter Georgia Fay...

Edward J. Rozgay

Edward J. Rozgay

Jun 17, 2024

Edward J. Rozgay, 85 of Cornville, passed away June 17, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska to Edward J. and Mildred Royetta Rozgay.

Ed worked for the State of Colorado Department of Roads where he was a project manager.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife Arlene Rozgay. He is survived by daughters Dawn Fernandez and...

Andrzej Szechter

Andrzej Szechter

Jun 15, 2024

Andrzej Szechter, 86 of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1938 in Warsaw, Poland to Isaac and Lena Szechter.

Andrzej worked for St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Andrzej was a Holocaust survivor and physician. He published works in Ophthalmology Journal and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He enjoyed tennis, loved cats and dogs and loved watching...

Barbara Diane North

Barbara Diane North

Jun 12, 2024

Barbara Diane North of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away peacefully June 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Los Angeles, California November 5, 1939 to Robert and Elaine Jamison. Diane grew up and married in San Diego. She moved to Michigan in 1967 where she continued to raise her four children. In 1982 she moved to Arizona where she met her...

Paul A. Joens

Paul A. Joens

Jun 3, 2024

Paul Joens, 76, of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2024, with loving family by his side. He was stoic and valiant in the face of medical conditions, ignoring symptoms and moving ahead in his busy daily life.

Always a farmer at heart, doing or creating something, he seldom sat down.

Born into a farming family near Manilla,...

Margaret J. Stephens

Margaret J. Stephens

Jun 3, 2024

Margaret, “Margie”, Stephens, Christian, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went home to her eternal home June 3, 2024. A school teacher for 38 years, wife for 55+ years, mother of two and grandmother of three. An advocate for helping children read and learn.

Her passion, and her calling by God was to work with children and help them read....

Johnny LeDoux

Johnny LeDoux

Jun 1, 2024

Johnny LeDoux, 92 of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in the Village of Oak Creek. He was born on December 10, 1932 in Raton, NM to Fabricio and Lucy LeDoux. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War.

Johnny owned his own business: Johnny LeDoux Carpet Service. He also owned and operated group homes for...

Steve Snow

Steve Snow

May 31, 2024

On Friday May 31st 2024, Steve Snow, loving father of two, passed away at age 69. 

 Steve was born on October 6th 1954 to Robert and Marilyn (Adcock) Snow. He was married to Brenda (Grant) Snow, and had two children, Karena and Zachary. 

 Steve had an enormous heart for people and offered his help to any who needed it. His passion for...

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