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Margie Lou Earl Simmons

February 16, 1922 - March 11, 2010

Margie Lou Earl Simmons, 88 of Clarkdale, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2010. She was born February 16, 1922 in Lucedale , Mississippi , the youngest child of George and Evaline Colville. Margie's first husband, Clifford Earl and her second husband, Joe Simmons preceded her in death, as did her seven brothers and two sisters. She is survived by daughters Carol Koestline ...
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Wanda Arabelle Hersey

May 21, 1917 - March 10, 2010

Wanda Arabelle Hersey, age 92, of Sedona, died in Sedona on March 10. She was born in Jerome Arizona on May 21, 1917 to William C. and Arabelle Wilkins Foy, and graduated from Jerome High School in 1936. She was a loving mother and homemaker and loved to cook and bake. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, and more recently was very proud of the fact she gave...
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Hal Bridges

November 10, 1918 - March 8, 2010

Hal Bridges, Professor Emeritus of History of the University of California, Riverside and resident of Cottonwood and Sedona, died peacefully from pneumonia, March 8, 2010, at the age of 91. He was the son of Harold Bridges, the editor and publisher of the Luling Signal, in Luling, Texas, and Lyda Lois King. After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in journalism, he left the...
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Callie Mae Colvin

May 24, 1922 - March 7, 2010

Callie Mae Colvin (Daugherty) was born in Hardin, Missouri, on May 24, 1922 to Cashious and Iva Daugherty. She was 6th of 8 children. They were farmers and farmworkers and started migrating westward in the 1930's, heading for California. They landed in Arizona in 1937 and, fortunately for us, never left. They picked cotton in the Gilbert/Mesa area, and later ran a dairy in Glendale. As...
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Nadine Woodburn

May 18, 1921 - March 5, 2010

Nadine Woodburn, age 88 of Clarkdale, died March 5, 2010. She was born in Davisburg , KY. Nadine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great great grandmother. She had a kind heart, caring heart and loved her family, friends and church, the United Methodist in Cottonwood . She was also a member of the Doll and Gardening Club. Her dolls were her passion. Hobbies were dolls, crocheting...
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Richard Misewicz

March 5, 2010

Richard Misewicz, of Cottonwood, passed away March 5, 2010. He was born in Amsterdam, New York to the late Adam and Louise Madonna Misewicz. He graduated from the Amsterdam Central School, Amsterdam, New York. He retired from Imperial Company in 2002. He is survived by his wife Norma, two step daughters, Samantha and Patricia Chappell. At the request of the deceased, there will be no...
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Burrell Leonard Robbins

August 7, 1927 - March 4, 2010

Burrell Leonard Robbins (82), passed away in his home on March 4, 2010. His mother, father and two brothers preceded his death. He is survived by his wife Marian, four sons, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burrell was a caring provider for his family and will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday March 13, 2010 at Westcott Funeral Home...
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George E. Huston

December 1, 1924 - March 4, 2010

George E. Huston, a resident of Cottonwood for 21 years, passed peacefully March 4, 2010. He was born in Carthage, Ill December 1, 1924, the son of Dean and Elsie (Eversole) Huston. George served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. A one time resident of Phoenix, he worked for Perlite Industries and was owner of H & H Transmissions. In Phoenix, he belonged to the U.S. Power Squadrons AZ Chapter....
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Hazel Bryant

July 31, 1922 - March 2, 2010

Hazel Bryant, 87, of Cottonwood died March 2. She was born July 31, 1922 in Seymour, Missouri, the daughter of William and Mary (Fleetwood) Cummins. She loved to cook and bake and was known for her award winning chocolate chip cookies and for her giving nature. Her husband, Charles Bryant, preceded her in death as well as seven sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Bryant is survived by a son...
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MaryAnn Hodge Powell

March 2, 2010

MaryAnn Hodge Powell, 79, of Cottonwood and Harrisburg, PA, passed peacefully on March 2, 2010. She is survived by a twin sister, Thora G. Hodge, of Clarkdale, and a daughter, Sally Powell Seeley, of Harrisburg, PA. She graduated from Colorado College with a BS in psychology and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She was a member of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization...
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Mathew G. Nardiello

April 22, 1924 - March 1, 2010

Mathew G. Nardiello, 85, of Sedona died March 1, 2010 in Cottonwood. He was born April 22, 1924 in Queens, New York, the son of Michael and Jennifer Nardiello. He was a graduate of Newtown High School in New York. He served as a corporal in the Marine Corps during World War II where he served in the artillery and was a sharpshooter. Mr. Nardiello worked as a lineman and inspector for...
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James A. R. Wilde

March 8, 1924 - February 27, 2010

James A. R. Wilde, 85, of Cottonwood died February 27. He was born March 8, 1924 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the son of Albert Edgar Wilde and Amelia (Cunningham) Wilde. He served with the British Armed Forces with 20 years of service and was honored by the Queen. He was a flying ace in the Battle of Britain. He also worked as a computer scientist and engineer. He was an active volunteer...
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Mary E. Keim

December 4, 1918 - February 26, 2010

Mary Evelyn Keim passed away at about 6 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2010. Mary was born December 4, 1918 to Oscar Bond and Nancy Zink Bond. Mary is survived by her husband, Laurence Harold Keim, son: Laurence Hanly Keim, as well as her brother, Wendell Jay Bond. Mary's daughter, Mary Morez Bercier McKinley predeceased her. Mary has three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two great,...
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Grace H. Davis

June 7, 1931 - February 24, 2010

Grace H. Davis, 78, of Cottonwood died February 24. She was born June 7, 1931 in Atkins, Arkansas, the daughter of James Claude Scott, Jr. and Minnie Fay (Kennedy) Scott. She was a graduate of Magnet High School and received her Registered Nurses degree from Northern Arizona University. Her career in nursing was at Flagstaff Medical Center and during the 70s & 80s worked at Marcus J. Lawrence...
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Gene Bruneau

December 7, 1934 - February 23, 2010

Amond Eugene Bruneau, know as Gene was born 7 Dec 1934 in St. Front, Saskatchewan, Canada crossed the great divide to join his wife, beloved parents, brothers and sisters the early morning at 7:35am of 23 Feb 2010, he was 75 years, 2 months and 16 days. He has had a long history of cardiac problems, however these past several weeks he has really been under the weather, but always ready for a...
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Carmen Riepe

May 31, 1915 - February 21, 2010

Charlotte G. "Carmen" Riepe, age 94, Cottonwood, died Feb. 21, 2010, in Cottonwood. Carmen was born on May 31, 1915, in Lisco, Nebraska. Carmen is survived by one step-daughter, Kathy Kurtz, of Littleton, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister, Maria Rickard. A memorial service will be held at Cottonwood Village on March 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. ...
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Virginia Alvarez

December 31, 1919 - February 20, 2010

VIRGINIA ALVAREZ Sunrise December 31st 1919 - Sunset February 20th 2010 Loving wife of Jess Alvarez, she was preceded in death by her husband on February 8th 1972. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Ann Riojas (Julian), Laverne Morris, Dolores Schultz (David). Grandchildren Joye Riojas, Gaye Riojas, Tim Riojas (Theresa), Kristian Johnson (Mike), Audra Logue and ...
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Ova Lea Walker

June 30, 1961 - February 20, 2010

Ova Lea Walker was born in Winslow, Arizona, June 30, 1961 and passed away in Cottonwood February 20. She graduated from Mingus Union High School in 1979, and went on to Graduate from Arizona State University in 1987. She returned to the Verde Valley in 1998 where she spent her remaining years. Ova Lea is preceded in death by her sister La Donna and father James. She leaves behind her beloved...
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Dalton O. Landers

June 27, 1921 - February 20, 2010

Dalton O. Landers, 88, of Village of Oak Creek died Saturday February 20 in Cottonwood. He was born June 27, 1921 in Commanche, Texas, the son of John Henry and Johnny Delilah Landers. He married Vera Keen, his wife of 69 years in 1940. He moved West during the depression as a migrant worker with his family. The migration led them to logging in Washington and then to a job in Crown...
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Elwin C. Reynolds

October 29, 1925 - February 19, 2010

Dr. E. C. Reynolds, 84, of Cottonwood died February 19 at 11:55 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 29, 1925 in Pocatello, Idaho. He joined the Navy on his 18th birthday and served in the Pacific until the end of World War II. He attended Idaho State University and the University of Wisconsin where he received a PhD in Theatre. He was professor of Theatre at...
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Bettie J. Cummins

March 21, 1923 - February 19, 2010

Bettie J. Cummins, 86. of Prescott, formerly of Rimrock, died February 19. She was born March 21, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard and Nathalie (Nelson) Kelly. During World War II, she worked as a mechanic on the propellors of B-17s and B-25s. Mrs. Cummins was an amateur artist who won several awards at Camp Verde art fairs. She was preceded in death by her...
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Bruce Van Kirk

August 3, 1939 - February 18, 2010

Bruce Van Kirk Sr., a resident of Sedona, 70, went to heaven on February 18, 2010. He was born in Marcellus, New York on August 3, 1939. His surviving family includes two sons: Bruce Jr. (Patty) and Charles (Kelly), sister Wanda, brother Wayne, two granddaughters, Emily and Sarah and his partner Bonnie of Alaska. He was preceeded in death by his parents and sister, Viola. Bruce was an avid...
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Teresa Ann Lingenfelter

March 12, 1952 - February 17, 2010

Teresa Ann Lingenfelter, a long-time resident of Cottonwood died Wednesday the 17th of February at the Verde Valley Medical Center at the age of 57. Born on March 12, 1952, Terri is survived by her father Marion Barrera, her husband Dale, two daughters and their husbands, Jodi and Robert Tedders; Cari and Justin Anderson; her stepchildren Tricia and Ryan Weaver, Tanya and John McCombs,...
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Charles Bernard MacMaster

April 11, 1934 - February 14, 2010

Charles Bernard "Bernie" MacMaster, 75, of Cottonwood died February 14 at his home. He was born the last of nine children, April 11, 1934 in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Charles W. and Kathryn (MacDonald) MacMaster. Bernie was a retired barber and worked for the Ford Motor Company for 22 years. During his retirement he worked for the last 12 years as a funeral assistant at...
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Ann Kester

November 7, 1931 - February 14, 2010

Mary "Ann" Kester quietly slipped away early February 14, 2010, just in time to spend Valentine's Day with her valentine in Heaven. Ann was born in Avon, South Dakota to German immigrant parents, Heiko and Hillie (Oorlog) Janssen on November 7, 1931. Her mother passed away a few short months later leaving her numerous older siblings and beloved daddy to raise her. Ann had several homes with...
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Nancy Casebier

November 12, 1911 - February 11, 2010

Nancy Casebier, 78, of Cottonwod died February 11 n Sedona. She was born November 12, 1931 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Chet and Maxine Calvert. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Mrs. Casbier worked as a realtor in Flagstaff. Previously she had worked for Morton/Thiokol during the Apollo program. While in Cottonwood she volunteered at the Verde Valley Medical Center. Mrs....
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Denton D. Padgett

December 11, 1920 - February 10, 2010

Denton Dwaine (D.D.) Padgett, 89. of Clarkdale died on February 10. He was born December 11, 1920 in Vermont, Illinos the son of Clarence and Bessie (Heflin) Padgett. He served his country in World War II in the Army. Mr. Padgett was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother. He is survived by his son, Gary Dwaine Padgett, on edaughter Patricia AnnTaylor; one grandchild; two...
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Vickie L. Mauldin

December 11, 1958 - February 9, 2010

Vickie L. Mauldin, 51, of Cottonwood died February 9. She was born December 11, 1958 in Phoenix, the daughter of Wesley and Betty Mauldin. Vicki attended Samuel Gompers Center for the Handicapped School and with United Cerebral Palsy. She was a member of the YES the Arc. She enjoyed singing and music. She was a member of the Clarkdale Baptist Church. Vicki encouraged all who knew her to...
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Joseph V. Cusumano

January 3, 1921 - February 6, 2010

Joseph V. Cusumano, 89, of Camp Verde died February 6 in an autombile accident. He was born January 3, 1921 in East Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Mirino Mary Cusumano. He served his country during World War II in the Army. He served in Northern France and Rhineland and throughout Central Europe. He was He was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal with three Bonze Stars. Mr. Cusumano...
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Vonnie L. Bloodgood

December 20, 1910 - February 6, 2010

Vonnie L. Bloodgood, 79, of Cottonwood died February 6. She was born December 20, 1928 in Tucson, the daughter of Robey S. and Garnet (Tryell) Medley. She worked for JB Restaurant for 22 years as a cook in Flagstaff. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and loved to sew and loved birds and her dogs. She leaves her sons Jim(Mary) and Mike, all of Illinois; daughters...
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Lawrence E. Beatty

November 15, 1964 - February 4, 2010

Lawrence Edward Beatty, 45, of Cottonwood died suddenly February 4. He was born November 15, 1964 in Glendale, California. Larry was a painter by trade and was convalescing from an accident. He passed the time making dream catchers. He attended the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Earl Beatty, Sr. He is survived by his best friend, soulmate...
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Alberta L. Pittam

July 10, 1924 - January 31, 2010

Alberta L. Pittam passed away peacefully in her sleep January 31, 2010 at her home in Cottonwood. She was born July 10, 1924 in Flush, Kansas to Alfred and Mary Carlson. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Pittam; her daughters , Janice Poe (Ron) of Casa Grande and Ardeen Cooper (Bill) of Oregon; a son Michael Pittam (Sally) of California; 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren...
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Robert Butros

January 6, 1930 - January 30, 2010

Robert Butros, 80, of Clarkdale, died January 30, 2010. He was born January 6, 1930, the son of Jamil and Virginia Butros in Jerusalem. He loved his family, camping and reading. Mr. Butros is survived by his wife of 55 years Therese Butros; two brothers Albert and Edward Butros; two sisters Ophelia Bishouty and Olivia Sabella; two sons Jimmy and Ramzi Butros, both of Clarkdale; two...
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Harold H. Kirkley

January 15, 1914 - January 26, 2010

Harold H. Kirkley, 96, of Sedona died January 26. He was born January 15, 1914 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Herbert and Dessie Bell Thornton Kirkley. He was a graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana. He served his country in the Army. Mr. Kirkley worked as a life insurance salesman. His memberships included YMCA and Church of the Red Rocks. His hobbies...
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Scott M. Long

May 8, 1937 - January 25, 2010

Scott M. Long, 72, of Cottonwood died January 25. He was born May 8, 1937 in Fallon, Nevada, the son of Bert and Violet Farnsworth Long. He was a graduate of Portola, California High School. He attended University of Nevada Reno. He served his country in the Navy. Mr. Long was the owner of Long Consulting and also was the owner of Main Place Carpet until 2002. He had careers with IBM, where...
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Karyn Lenkner

March 6, 1949 - January 22, 2010

Karyn Lenkner, 60, of Cornville died January 22 at her home. She was born March 6, 1949 in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Ross M. Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Freeman. She was a graduate of Luther Burbank High School. She worked for Ludwig and Associates and also Home Medical Weight Loss Clinic. Her hobbies included movies, metaphysical studies, self-help/self-improvement and...
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Robert J. Pirtle

June 2, 1935 - January 22, 2010

Robert Joseph Pirtle, 74, of Clarkdale died January 22. He was born June 2, 1935 in Prescott, the son of Noble Leroy Pirtle and Lenola Mary Rose Evans Pirtle. He graduated from Lincoln Elementary School, St. Joseph's Academy, Prescott Junior High School and Prescott High School. Mr. Pirtle served his country in the Navy as a Gunner's Mate Seaman during the Korean War where he received...
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Virginia Contreras

March 20, 1931 - January 22, 2010

Virginia Contreras, 78, of Cottonwood died January 22. She was born March 20, 1931 in Drake, Arizona, the daughter of Gabino and Remedio Flores Soto. She graduated from schools in Drake and Prescott. During the 1970's, Frank and Virginia operated Mr. C's Drive-In Restaurant in Clarkdale which later became Su Casa. Her family remembers her as a great wife and mother and she showed a lot of...
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Margaret La Alla Mccoy

July 4, 1914 - January 21, 2010

Margaret La Alla McCoy was born Margaret La Alla Fredricy on July 4, 1914 in Johnstown, PA. to Charles E. Fredricy and Lizzie (Bloom) Fredricy. Margie was one of 9 children all preceded her in death. Edward, Bill, Francis, Ken, Althea, David & Helen. Helen the youngest was a twin. Her twin died at birth. Margie lived a very fun & exiting life, traveled to many countries and always enjoyed ball...
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Beverly Ann Mcneely

August 28, 1938 - January 18, 2010

Beverly Ann (Feigum) McNeely was born August 28, 1938 in Glenwood, MN. She passed away on January 18, 2010 at her home in Cottonwood, AZ. Beverly has three children: daughters Rebecca Ann McNeely and Nola Jean Lind of California; son Jeffrey Peter Lind of Arizona. “Bev” has ten grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She has two surviving brothers: Donald Feigum resides in...
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Afred V. Milkowski

July 17, 1926 - January 18, 2010

Alfred Vincent (Bob) Milkowski, 83, of Cornville died January 18 at his home. He was born July 17, 1926 in Central Point, Oregon, the son of Alfred John and Velma Milkowski. Mr. Milkowski had his commercial pilots license and was a flight instructor. He worked 26 years for the telephone company GTE. He was an engineer and inventor. One of his innovations was awarded a patent for GTE...
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Cheryl G. Elmer

December 28, 1948 - January 18, 2010

Cheryl G. "Dee Dee" Elmer, 61, of Sedona died January 18 at her home. She was born December 28, 1948 in Jerome, the daughter of Arthur and Lucille Newton. She attended Sedona schools. Mrs. Elmer had worked as a secretary. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Sedona. Her hobbies included hunting, gardening, antiques, sewing and animals. She was loved and will be deeply missed by...
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Merritt J. Schwan

July 3, 1924 - January 18, 2010

Merritt J. Schwan, 85, of Cottonwood died January 18. He was born July 3, 1924 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the son of Walter F. and Clara (Werfelman) Schwan. Mr. Scwan was baptised and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He graduated from Trinity Lutheran School in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He served his country in World War II as a navigator on B-24 bombers in the China-Burma-India Theatre. ...
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John J. Luby

November 7, 1915 - January 16, 2010

John J. Luby, 94, resident of Rimrock, Arizona , formerly of Mt. Prospect, Illinois area died January 16. He was born November 7, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Mary Connelly Luby. He worked as a machinist and modelmaker. Beloved father of Barbara Spacone (Alan) (aka Bonnie Browne) and Loree Bubert. Loving grampa of Erin Staeck (Scott) and Mary Evans (Aaron)....
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Elizabeth Ann Carrigan

March 31, 1943 - January 16, 2010

Elizabeth Ann Carrigan transitioned to a new life on January 16th, 2010. She came to this world on March 31st, 1943 to her loving parents Joseph and Veronica Martin in Southern California. Beth was raised in Southern California, fell in love and started a family. Created from her spirit of caring for others she formed and ran an exemplary nonprofit foundation in both California and...
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Traeh Isabella Wheeler

January 1, 2010 - January 16, 2010

Traeh Isabella Wheeler, 16 day old infant, daughter of Ryan Wheeler and Alaina Brewer lost her struggle for life on January16 in Phoenix. Her family remembers her “as a beautiful baby girl that we were so blessed to have touch our lives. Besides her parents, she leaves grandparents Kymm Jozwiak, Randy and Tammy Sproat and George Brewer. A service to remember her life will be held...
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Johnnie Mae Baumann

July 10, 1938 - January 16, 2010

Johnnie Mae Buamann, 71, of Cottonwood died Saturday, January 16. She was born July 10, 1938 in Middle Verde, the daughter of Leland and Sarah (Bruce) Killebrew. She attended the Clemenceau School.She worked at the former Marcus J. Lawrence Hospital. She helped set upa hospital in Haiti. Johnnie was very loved and will be missed by all. Her parents, and a son William Walker preceded her in...
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Allen Bonnaha

July 9, 1938 - January 14, 2010

Allen (Moody) Bonnaha, 71, of the Middle Verde Yavapai Apache Nation died January 14. He was born July 9, 1938 in Phoenix, the son of Steven and Florence (Ingle) Bonnaha. He was a graduate of Clarkdale schools. He worked for Peabody Coal Company in Black Mesa, Arizona where he spent 24 years in the Black Mesa Mine and loved his work. He served his country in the Marine Corps. Mr. Bonnaha...
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George B. Sullivan

October 19, 1923 - January 12, 2010

George B. Sullivan, 86, of Camp Verde died January 12 at his home. He was born October 19, 1923 in Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the son of Martin L. and Eliza E. Sullivan. He served his country as a private in the Army during World War II. Mr. Sullivan worked as a truck driver for Superior Materials. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Camp Verde. His hobbies were hunting,...
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Helen C. Dyke

April 10, 1927 - January 12, 2010

Helen C. Dyke, 82, of Cottonwood died January 12. She was born April 10, 1927 in Woodbury, New Jersey, the daughter of Thomas F. Cadigan and Helen C. Cadigan. She graduated from schools in Paulsboro, NewJersey and received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Northern Colorado. Mrs. Dyke worked for New Jersey Bell and was a tecaher for the Grant Union School District in California...
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Christine L. Miller

September 13, 1946 - January 9, 2010

Christine L. Miller, 63, of Clarkdale died January 9. She was born September 13, 1946 in Fullerton, California, the daughter of Harold Lovett and Patsy Lovett. She was a graduate of California schools and attended college for two years. She worked as a cook in the Los Alamitos School District. She enjoyed cooking and giving parties. She was preceded in death by her mother Patsy Dickison. ...
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Vesta Fay Bevan

September 12, 1941 - January 8, 2010

Vesta Fay Bevan, 68, of Cottonwood died January 8. She was born September 12, 1941 in Monterey Park, California, the daughter of James Richmond Horn and Vesta Ruthy Horn. She was a graduate of Alhambra High School and attended college at Pasadena Community College and Mount San Antonio College in California. She worked for the Bank of America, Pacific Bell, AT & T, and Lucent Technologies. ...
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Patrick M. Carroll

September 3, 1947 - January 6, 2010

With great sadness we announce the passing of Patrick M. Carroll on January 6, 2010. He was born on September 3, 1947 to Raymond F. Carroll and Winnie D. Carroll. Patrick is preceded in death by his father Raymond F. Carroll and his father in-law James R. Hansen. He leaves behind his wife and soul mate Tracy A. Carroll, sons Andrew M. Carroll, Mark P. Carroll, Steven J. Carroll, Patrick J....
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Vicky Dru Nichols

July 15, 1953 - January 4, 2010

Vicky Dru Nichols, 56, of Clarkdale died January 4. She was born July 15, 1953 in Wellington , Kansas , the daughter of Ronald M. and Jean D. Nichols. She received her Associate degree in Fine arts from Cottey College in Missouri in 1973. She received her Masters Degree of Arts in Speech Pathology from Wichita State University in 1976. She worked for the Aztec...
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Doris Dawn Guinn

May 6, 1928 - January 2, 2010

Doris Dawn Guinn, 81, of Cottonwood died January 2. She was born May 6, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas. She worked in bookkeeping and accounting. She deeply touched the hearts of all who knew her. She always put others need above her own. She gave compassionate service to the community. Mrs. Guinn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was a gifted quilter. An avid...
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Zelma Frances Price

March 27, 1917 - January 2, 2010

Zelma Frances Price, 92, died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Verde Valley Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1917 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Ella May (Teter) and Robert L. Tully. She grew up on a ranch near Muddy Gap, Wyoming. She graduated from Rawlins High School. On November 21, 1936, Zelma married Lyle Price. Together Lyle and Zelma were the self employed owner/operator of a road...
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Barney Boyce Mcilvoy

December 7, 1936 - January 1, 2010

McIlvoy, Barney Boyce Barney, 73, of Cornville, AZ passed away on January 1, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Barney, a retired principal, athletic director, and teacher was a kind and loving husband and father who touched many lives throughout his career as an educator. Born in Nimmons, Arkansas on December 7th, 1936, Barney's family moved to South Lyon, Michigan where he spent his...
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Ana Rosa Gonzalez Romo

January 2, 1936 - January 1, 2010

Ana Rosa Gonzalez Romo, 74, of Salinas, California died January 1, 2010 in Cottonwood, Arizona. She was born January 2, 1936 in Guadalajara, Mexico, the daughter of Juan Gonzales Jimenez and Clara Romo Perez. She was a college graduate and worked as a teacher, secretary and a fashion designer. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Jose Guadalupe Ramirez; three sons, Jorge A. Ramirez Gonzalez ...
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Josephine M. Digiorgio

October 22, 1942 - December 27, 2009

Josephine M. DiGiorgio, 67, of Cornville died December 27. She was born October 22, 1942 in Great Bend, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clarence Eden Wood and Mary K. Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, William James DiGiorgio and her parents. She is survived by sons James Eads (Judy) of McHenry, Illinois and William J. DiGiorgio of Phoenix; daughters Karen Eads of Cornville and...
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Jack O'Brien Chapman

October 12, 1924 - December 26, 2009

Jack O'Brien Chapman, born October 12, 1924 in Altus, OK, died December 26, 2009 with family by his side at home in Oak Creek Valley after a short bout with cancer. Jack proudly served in the US Navy for 23 years during WWII, Korea, Vietnam and retired in Phoenix as a recruiter. He then worked at Honeywell for 20 years then he and wife Norma traveled and worked summers at Jackson Lake Lodge...
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Betty J. Heart

September 9, 1934 - December 26, 2009

Betty J. Heart, 75, of Cornville died December 26 at her home. She was born September 9, 1934 the daughter of Glenn Russell and Elizabeth Russell. She was employed by Motorola in Phoenix and Gore in Flagstaff. She was a former 20 year resident of Flagstaff. She was an Episcopalian. Betty loved her garden. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Frank C. Heart and Jim Berry; a...
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Jude Colleen Kendrick

April 5, 1952 - December 25, 2009

Jude' Colleen Kendrick, 57, of Sedona died December 25 at her home. She was born April 5, 1952 in Hollywood, California, the daughter of Erskine L and Mae (Nadeau)Kendrick. She attended Hollywood High School and Duke University. She was a self-employed in Interior Design. Jude" enjoyed prospecting, treasure hunting and ebay. She is survived by two stepsisters, Cricket Church and Barbara...
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George Allen Gollihare

August 15, 1943 - December 24, 2009

George Allen Gollihare, 66, of Camp Verde died December 24. He was born August 15, 1943 in Phoenix . He served his country in the Army as a Specialist4. He worked for Safeway. His interests included woodworking, gardening and his grandchildren. He leaves his wife of 47 years, JoAnn of Camp Verde; two daughters, Denise Forbes-Adair (Richard) of Phoenix and Christi...
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Sybil Coon

May 14, 1929 - December 22, 2009

Sybiline Coon, 80, of Cottonwood died December 22. She was born May 14, 1929 in Palo Pinto, Texas, the daughter of George Thomas Poe and Alma Jewel Woods. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. She worked for Wal-Mart for 18 years. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale Coon and four brothers. Mrs. Coon is survived by her children...
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Gail Diane Boatman

September 17, 1953 - December 21, 2009

Gail Diane Boatman, 56, of Cornville died December 21. She was born September 17, 1953 in Coronado, California. She attended Cottonwood elementary schools and was a 1971 graduate of Mingus Union High School. She worked as a waitress, in retail work and at Verde Floral. She enjoyed reading, handcrafts and gardening. Gail leaves two sons, Gary Boatman (Felicia) of Albuquerque, New Mexico and...
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George Petrovitz

July 28, 1928 - December 20, 2009

Lt. George "Pete" Petrovitz U.S. Navy, Retired. Born July 28th, 1928 in New York City, N.Y. Died December 20, 2009. He was 81 years old. He is survived by daughter Christine Pearson of Topsham, Maine; son Robert Petrovitz of Brunswick, Maine; son Richard Petrovitz of Gautier, Mississippi; daughter Teresa Petrovitz Kane of Windham, Maine; granddaughter Shelly Petrovitz of Orlando, Florida;...
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Alton E. Anthony

May 21, 1909 - December 19, 2009

Alton E. Anthony, 100, of Cottonwood died December 19. He was born May 21, 1909 Alabama , the son of Frank and Mamie (Parker) Anthony. Mr. Anthony worked in produce. He later had a cattle ranch in Litchfield , California and raised cattle, hay and alfalfa. He was had served as a council member and a Sunday School Superintendent. He enjoyed reading and working in the yeard where he had a...
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Joan Rogers

March 8, 1933 - December 17, 2009

Joan Rogers, age 76 of Cornville, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 6:33 am at Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, AZ. Joan was born March 8, 1933 in Phoenix, AZ to Roy and Lena Holmes. She attended Phoenix school. Living in Morgan Hill, CA for 8 years then lived in Hayfork, CA for 17 years until recently arriving at the new home in Cornville, AZ. Joan was an excellent wife,...
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Thurel R. Majors

December 16, 1910 - December 16, 2009

Thurel R. Majors, 85 of Cottonwood , passed away December 16. He was born on December 14, 1924 in Yuma , Colorado to Floyd Majors and Grace Smith. Mr. Majors attended Boulder High School . He worked with Hutchinson Homes for 27 years. He was a master painter and loved traveling, hunting, fishing, cars and his family. He is loved and missed by all who knew him. Mr. Majors is preceded in...
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Lawrence R. Smouse

May 18, 1939 - December 16, 2009

Lawrence R. Smouse, 70, of Cottonwood died December 16. He was born May 18, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Stanley and Bessie Smouse. He was a member of the Verde Baptist Church. He enjoyed fly-fishing and camping with family served in the Awana Program for 13 years. He loved working with the children, helping them learn the Bible verses. He was a kind and loving husband, father and...
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Audrey Waterman

September 18, 1913 - December 16, 2009

Audrey Waterman, 96, of Cottonwood died December 16 at her home. She was born September 18, 1913 in Santa Barbara, California, the daughter of Harry Holmes Moore and Nellie Trusedale Gorham. She attended University of California at Santa Barbara. She was freelance writer and a writer of children's fairy tales that have been published and recorded. These stories can be found in schools and...
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Garriott Wallbridge

August 29, 1929 - December 15, 2009

Garriott Wallbridge, 80, of Cottonwood died December 15. He was born August 29, 1929 in Ellensburg, Washington. He served his country in the Air Force and the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He loved model trains. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Joanne; a son Gerald Wallbridge of Costa Mesa, California; daughters, Lori Wallbridge of Rancho Cordova, California and Terri Cervantes (Tino)...
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Anthony B. Moreno

March 17, 1948 - December 15, 2009

Anthony B. Moreno, 61, known to his family and friends as Tony Boy, died December 15, 2009 in Verde Valley Medical Center. He was born in Jerome, AZ on March 17, 1948 to Antonio L. Moreno and Vera Brown Starr. He grew up in Ajo, AZ where he attended and graduated from Ajo High School Class of 1966. On September 23, 1978, he married Lydia (Ontiveros) Moreno in St. Cecilia Mission Church,...
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Margaret Jekel

October 7, 1908 - December 14, 2009

Margaret Jekel, age 101 years, died peacefully on December 14 at her home in Cornville with her family around her. Margaret was born October 7, 1908, in Anderson, Missouri to W. Ed and Bertha Dunn Roark, the fifth of eleven children. She graduated from the University of Missouri and taught high school physical education before marrying Dr. Louis G. Jekel in 1933. Margaret and Louie moved to...
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Elizabeth Mcnary

March 26, 1913 - December 12, 2009

Elizabeth Hannah McNary, of Payson, a former resident of Cottonwood, died December 12 in her home in Payson. She was born March 26, 1913 in Collierstown, Virginia, the daughter of Samuel B. and Caroline (Moore) Hannah. She had worked as a librarian for the Mesa School District and the Window Rock School District in Arizona. She came to Arizona when she was 15. Mrs. McNary was a member...
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Keith C. Kallsen

May 29, 1934 - December 11, 2009

Keith C. Kallsen, 75, of Bridgeport (in Cottonwood) passed away Friday December 11. He was born May 29, 1934 in Keystone Iowa, the son of Walter and Dora ( Knoke) Kallsen. He served his country in the Army. He worked through Operating Engineers Local #428. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his brother Marvin and his sister Lois. Mr. Kallsen is survived...
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Estelle Tolliver

December 6, 1923 - December 10, 2009

Estelle "Pat" Tolliver, 86, of Cottonwood died December 10. She was born December 6, 1923 in Willmington, California, the daughter of Andy and Hilda C. Waymaster. She graduated from Banning High School. She worked in security, as a caregiver and as a retail clerk. She was a member of the Rebekkah Lodge and was a volunteer at the Verde Valley Senior Center. Pat will remembered as being...
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Clement Leroy Dieter

April 29, 1923 - December 8, 2009

Clement Leroy Dieter, 86, of Clarkdale died December 8 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Prescott. He was born April 29, 1923 in Sparrows Point, Maryland, the son of Henry Frederick Dieter and Rosa Ella Bissell. He was a graduate of Sparrows Point High School and attended technical school. An Army veteran of World War II, he served as a staff sergeant in the famed 1st Division ("the...
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Peggy E. Mccaughey-Heckathorne

May 12, 1933 - December 7, 2009

Peggy E. McCaughey-Heckathorne, 76, of Payson died December 7. She was bornMay 12, 1933 in Central Point, Texas, the daughter of Ruben A. Page and Myrtle E. Berg. Our beloved one is now home with the Lord. While on this earth she was a very loving, caring and giving person to all she met and to all animals, big and small. She never asked for anything in return, except a simple "thank you"....
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Debra Louise Cole

December 7, 2009 - December 7, 2009

Delora Louise Cole Delora Cole, 86, passed away on December 6th, 2009. She was born in Sturgis Mich. on August 30th, 1923. She lived several years in Cottonwood, and lived her last 2 years in Benson, AZ. Services are Thursday, December 10th at Westcott Funeral Home. Visitation and viewing is at 10:00 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Michael Anderson of the...
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John E. Schaefer

June 18, 1918 - December 5, 2009

John E. Schaefer The eldest son of the Reverend John E. and Elsa (Mehrstedt) Schaefer, John was born on June 18, 1918, in Alma City, Minnesota. He served in the US Navy during WWII, seeing shipboard action in the North Atlantic and South Pacific. Following the war, he settled in Phoenix , Arizona and married Ruth Clinger in 1947. He received bachelor's and master's degrees in civil and...
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Ree W. Kramer

July 18, 1918 - December 3, 2009

Ree W. Kramer, 92, of Clarkdale died December 3. She was born July 18, 1918 in Drumright , Oklahoma , the daughter of James and Georgia (Sullivan) Woolsey. She worked as a teacher for the Cottonwood Oak Creek School District . She was a member of the Methodist faith and enjoyed travel. Mrs. Kramer was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip. She is survived by a son Reed and a...
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Kathryn Murray

February 8, 1935 - December 1, 2009

Kathryn Murray, 74, of Sedona died December 1 in Sedona. She was born February 8, 1935 in Phoenix, the daughter of Edward James Burns and Kathryn Jean Coffee. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and received her Masters degree in Counseling from Arizona State University. She was employed as an Administrative Assistant for UBS Paine...
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Lila Bertino

May 17, 1912 - December 1, 2009

Lila Bertino, 97, of Cottonwood died December 1. She was born May 17, 1912 in Grant, Nebraska, the daughter of Frederick and Cora Edwards. She worked as nurse for many years. She was a member of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Bertino will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed beyond words. She was preceded in death by a son, Vern Duffey. ...
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Patricia D. Dilorenzo

May 23, 1939 - November 30, 2009

Patricia D. DiLorenzo, 70, of Cottonwood died Monday , November 30. She was born May 23, 1939 in Overstrand, England. She worked for Delta County Abstract as a closing agent, was a loan officer at Lake City bank and was operations manager of 1st Interstate bank. Her interests included cross stitching, knitting and hockey. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. DiLorenzo is...
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Iona Browning

March 20, 1929 - November 30, 2009

Iona Browning, a long time resident of Cornville passed away on November 30th at her home in Cornville. Iona was born March 20, 1929 on a farm in eastern Colorado to Herman and Mary (Nothdurft) Reitmeyer. In March 1948 she married Herb Browning. They lived in various places in Colorado until 1985 when they moved to Cornville. She was a member of the Methodist Church all of her life. Most...
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Perry Copper

July 18, 1925 - November 30, 2009

Perry Copper, 84, of Cottonwood died November 30. He was born July 18, 1925 in Ellwood City , Pennsylvania , the son of Victor and Hazel (Book) Copper. He was employed as a steel worker and machine operator. An avid horseman, he was a member of Western Saddleman 's Association and was a stagecoach and wagon driver. His favorite horse was Pecos and he rode horses in numerous Phoenix...
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John Wayne Friesen

September 12, 1935 - November 26, 2009

John Wayne Friesen, 74, of Cottonwood died Thursday, November 26. He was born September 12, 1935 in Thomas, Oklahoma, the son of John Leonard Friesen and Jesses Sain Friesen. He attended elementary school in Palo Alto, California and graduated from Junior High and High School in Felton, California. Mr. Friesen served his country in the Army as a SP4, E-4, driver and a paratrooper, earning a...
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Peter Steinmann

June 12, 1924 - November 24, 2009

Peter Steinmann, 85, of Sedona died November 24. He was born June 12, 1924 in Bremen, Germany, the son of Leo and Selma Steinmann. He attended Los Angeles schools and received his Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA. Mr. Steinmann served his country in the Army during World War II as a Sergeant. He was a banker for over 40 years. A community leader he was a member of Kiwanis. A...
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Donna Piper

April 11, 1952 - November 22, 2009

Donna Piper, 57, of Cottonwood passed away November 22 at 10:37 PM with her family beside her. She was born April 11, 1952 in Prescott, the daughter of Alvin and Barbara Fulghum. She leaves behind her beloved husband Terry Piper who loved her very much for 17 years; daughters Andrea and (Chris), Jessica and (Mike), stepsons Justin, Ryan (Kristen); grandchildren Theaven, Aylissa, Damien and...
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Barbara R. Smock

February 14, 1930 - November 20, 2009

Barbara Ruth Smock (nee Weis) of Cottonwood, AZ entered into God's graces on November 20, 2009. She was born in Peru, Indiana where she was a proud Peru High School Tiger graduate. She enjoyed many frequent visits to family and friends in her childhood home. She was preceded in death in 1989 by her husband of 36 years, James Leonard Smock, . A celebration of her life will be held Saturday,...
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Dominic B. Barnes, Sr.

June 6, 1953 - November 20, 2009

Dominic B. Barnes, Sr., 56, of Cottonwood died November 20. He was born June 6, 1953 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Kenneth G. and Nancy (Suarato) Barnes. He was a graduate of Meridian, Connecticut schools and Wilcox Technical High School, Mr. Barnes was employed by Sacred Expeditions. He was a wealth of knowledge on Native American life and lore. He also managed and groomed horses...
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Beecher Allen

October 2, 1925 - November 16, 2009

Beecher Allen, 84, of Camp Verde died November 16. He was born October 2, 1925 in Morrilton, Arkansas the son of Beecher A. Allen, Sr. and Bertha I. Wheeler Allen. Mr. Allen attended Attica, Indiana schools. He served his country during World War II in the Navy. Following his retirement from the Navy, he worked for NASA and also was a restaurant owner and operator. He enjoyed playing the...
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Antonio Cardona

April 20, 1949 - November 16, 2009

Antonio "Tony" Cardona, 60 of Cottonwood , passed away on November 16, 2009. He was born April 20, 1949 in San Francisco , CA , the son of Alvaro and Bertha Cardona. Tony graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1967 and attended San Francisco City College , earning a degree in culinary arts. Tony was awarded a Purple Heart during his Army service in Vietnam , and spent many years...
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Beatrice F. Mendoza

September 14, 1923 - November 13, 2009

Beatrice F. Mendoza, 86, of Cottonwood died November 13. She was born September 14, 1923 in Cottonwood, the daughter of Pablo Florez and Ramona Quintana. She was a homemaker. Her husband Joe B. Mendoza preceded her in death. She is survived by sons Joe Mendoza (Dolores) of Burbank, California, Rick Mendoza (Sandy) of Arizona and Steve “Chick” Mendoza of Arizona, Louie Mendoza of...
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Anthony Jauregui

May 23, 1948 - November 13, 2009

Anthony "Tony" Jauregui, 61, of Cottonwood died November 13 at his home. He was born May 23, 1948 in Flagstaff, the son of Ramon and Consuelo Encisco Jauregui. He was a graduate of Coconino High School. He worked in the laboratory in the mining industry for Phelps Dodge. Mr. Jauregui was Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #413 in Silver City, New Mexico. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr....
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Virginia Ginny Lawlor

September 25, 1922 - November 13, 2009

Ginny Lawlor, 87, of Cottonwood died November 13 at Cottonwood Village. She was born September 25, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. She worked as an office manager for Airesearch Corporation. Mrs. Lawlor was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She enjoyed bridge and traveled the world with her husband Jim. She is survived by her husband Jim Lawlor; a son Ken Lawlor (Carol) of...
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Ruth Ann Gordon

May 2, 1927 - November 12, 2009

Ruth Ann Gordon, 82, of Lake Montezuma died November 12. She was born May 2, 1927 in Flagstaff, the daughter of Theordore (Ted) Spencer and Grace Spencer. She served as EMT and dispatcher for the Mntezuma-RimrockVolunteer Fire Department. She was also an artist and was involved in the early days of the Flagstaff and Sedona Art Barn. A lover of the outdorrs, she enjoyed gardening, animals,...
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Robert H. Abbott

July 20, 1919 - November 10, 2009

Robert H. Abbott, 90, of Cornville died November 10 in Medford, Oregon. He was born July 20, 1919 in Bakersfield, California the son of Cecil Hamilton Abbott and Hazell Larezelere Abbott. He was a decorated Army veteran of World war II. He received the good conduct medal, American Defense Service Medal, Europe African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He...
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John Ray Stewart

April 8, 1948 - November 10, 2009

John Ray Stewart, 61, of Camp Verde died November 10. He was born April 8, 1948 in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of Bill and Jean Stewart. He graduated from Kofa High School and went on to college to learn the trade of carpentry. His career was as a carpenter and working in construction. His interests were hunting, fishing, hiking, pets, playing guitar and the outdoors. He was a great father,...
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