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Brandi Marie Kautzky

Brandi Marie Kautzky

Mar 13, 2024

Brandi Kautzky, proud resident of Jerome, Arizona, was born to Thomas Walter Kautzky and Kandi Smith Kautzky in Okinawa, Japan, on Oct. 16, 1980. Her father served in the United States Marine Corps at that time. She died peacefully in her sleep on March 13, 2024, at the age of 43.

Brandi found the home of her heart when she...

Sheila Rae Howe-McCully

Sheila Rae Howe-McCully

Feb 28, 2024

Sheila Rae Howe-McCully

October 25th, 1943 - February 28th, 2024

 

Sheila Rae Howe-McCully was born in Winslow Arizona, October 25th, 1943, to Charles Marvin Howe and Ruth Marie Carothers-Howe. Sheila’s family life included her 3 brothers: Robert (deceased), James (deceased), and William (Phoenix). From a young age, Sheila was brave and independent, buying her own school clothes and taking...

Josephine M. Mayer

Josephine M. Mayer

Feb 24, 2024

Josephine M. Mayer, 90 of Camp Verde AZ, passed away February 24, 2024.   She was born September 19, 1933, on a farm in Granite township MN, to the late Frank and Josephine Merkling.  She is survived by her children Sandra Hindmarsh (Ron) AZ, Bridget Cox Utah, Greg Mayer (Amy) Wisconsin, sister Ermalinda “Linda” Crotty (David) Utah.  11 grandchildren, Bethany (Mike)...

Cynthia Dawn Sessoms

Cynthia Dawn Sessoms

Feb 19, 2024

Cynthia Dawn Sessoms

 July 27, 1948 - February 19, 2024

 

We honor the life of Cynthia Dawn Sessoms, who went to heaven February 19, 2024.  We are so thankful that she now has no more pain, no more sorrow, and no more suffering!

Cyndi was born on July 27, 1948 to Norman Leon Sessoms and Clara Laney Cockman in...

George "Ric" Parks

George "Ric" Parks

Feb 18, 2024

Ric Parks

Family, friends and acquaintances of "Ric" are invited to attend two events to remember him and wish him farewell on his way to Heaven.

Ric Parks passed away at the Verde Valley Medical Center on February 18, 2024.

On Wednesday, February 28th at 6:00pm there will be an open casket visitation at Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood.

On...

Robert Lee Harshman

Robert Lee Harshman

Feb 7, 2024

It is with hopeful sorrow that the family shares news that Robert Lee Harshman, 81 of Rimrock, Arizona went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of February 7th, 2024.  Bobby was born on May 23rd, 1942, in Prescott, Arizona to Earl and Sybil Harshman and spent most of his life living in Arizona.  

Bill...

Dale Joseph Czarnecki

Dale Joseph Czarnecki

Feb 3, 2024

Dale Joseph Czarnecki, 59, of Cottonwood passed away on February 3, 2024.  He was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, the son of Leo and Jean Czarnecki.

Dale always had a smile on his face and was loved by many.  He had been an avid reader and developed an interest in gardening later in life. He was passionate about his Christian faith...

Kris Andrew Metzler

Kris Andrew Metzler

Jan 26, 2024

Kris Andrew Metzler, 70, of Camp Verde passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 26, 2024 after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Roseburg, Oregon, the son of Frank and Patricia Metzler.  

Kris served in the Navy during the Vietnam war.  He worked in the logging industry but changed careers later in life and received...

Jill Anne Du Bord

Jill Anne Du Bord

Jan 24, 2024

Jill Anne Du Bord, 61, of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away at Verde Valley Medical Center, on January 24, 2024. She was born April 2, 1962, in El Monte, California to Gene and Darlene Rogers. Jill attended Arroyo High School from 1977 – 1981, receiving her High School Diploma. She was employed at Cliff Castle Casino from 1999 to the present....

Donnitta “Donna” Mae Rogers Peterkin

Donnitta “Donna” Mae Rogers Peterkin

Jan 19, 2024

After 97 years of unconditional love and service our mother, Donnitta “Donna” Mae Rogers Peterkin passed on January 19, 2024. The youngest of 6 from an Arizona pioneer family, she was born on July 7, 1926 in Tucson to George and Emma Miller Rogers. She attended Tucson High School and graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in...

Al Crownoble

Al Crownoble

Jan 18, 2024

Alfred (Al) Crownoble, son of Arlo and Shirley Crownoble, was born on February 25, 1957 in Franklin, Pennsylvania.  He went to his heavenly home on January 18, 2024. 

The year 1957 was a fitting beginning, considering his love for old cars.

Al grew up in San Diego and enjoyed boating with his family.  He connected with Christ as a...

Amanda Joy Ralph

Amanda Joy Ralph

Jan 16, 2024

Amanda Joy Ralph was born in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to her amazing parents, Noel and Judy Rosset on September 20,1989. She was raised in Cottonwood and Cornville, where she sadly left us on January 16, 2024. She left behind three children, Ella, Luke and Austyn, her husband Samuel Ralph, brother Justin, sister Sara, nieces Stephanie and Grace and nephews...

Frank S. Lewis

Frank S. Lewis

Jan 9, 2024

Frank S. Lewis 1931 - 2024 Frank S. Lewis June 23, 1931 to Jan. 9, 2024 Frank Lewis passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2024, in Cornville, Arizona. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he had lived a full life and traveled all over the world. Frank attended USC where he was active in ROTC. Following graduation, he entered the Air...

Mike Westcott Sr.

Mike Westcott Sr.

Jan 4, 2024

Mike Westcott Sr.

1942 - 2024

 

Mike Westcott, Sr., age 81, of Clarkdale, Arizona, died on Jan. 4, 2024, in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Born on Aug. 6, 1942, in Jerome, Arizona, Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. A lifelong resident of the Verde Valley, he called Clarkdale, Arizona, home for 60 years.

Mike...

Florence Marcella Vogler

Florence Marcella Vogler

Dec 31, 2023

Florence Marcella Vogler, 80, of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born June 28, 1943, in Birdseye, Indiana to Oscar Frank Merkel and Rosella Rose Buechler Merkel. Florence grew up on a small farm in southern Indiana with her mother and 3 brothers. Having lost her father at a very early age, her childhood experiences instilled...

Fred Alan Anderson

Fred Alan Anderson

Dec 15, 2023

Fred Alan Anderson 5 Dec 1930 - 15 Dec 2023 Fred was born in Salem, Oregon to Alfred and Grace Anderson. He moved to Prescott as a small child and then his parents moved to Cornville, where he started school. By high school his parents moved to Cottonwood where he graduated from Clemenceau High School. Fred joined the Air Force...

Mike Alvey

Mike Alvey

Dec 5, 2023

Mike Alvey, 87 of Cottonwood, passed away on December 5, 2023 at home. He was born on September 12, 1936 in El Paso, Texas to Barney and Celeste Alvey.

Mike attended St. Mary’s High for 4 years. He worked for US West for 39 years and Singletree Machine for 30 years.

Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, drag racing and his family....

Jorge C. Olguin

Jorge C. Olguin

Dec 4, 2023

Jorge C. Olguin (previously of Clarkdale, Arizona) passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on December 4, 2023.  A funeral mass will be held March 2, 2024, 12 noon at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church located at 700 N. Bill Gray Rd., Cottonwood, AZ with internment to follow at All Souls Cemetery.

Lynda Sue Steele

Lynda Sue Steele

Dec 3, 2023

Lynda Sue Steele (née Lenhart), 75, of Clarkdale, AZ passed away suddenly on December 3, 2023. Lynda was born on September 14, 1948, in Kingwood, West Virginia. While attending Kingwood High School, Lynda and her family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Cortez High School in 1966. Lynda raised her two children in the Metro Center area of Northwest...

Francine Levengood

Francine Levengood

Dec 2, 2023

Francine Levengood

February 27, 1945 – December 2, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francine Levengood on December 2nd, 2023.  Born in Flushing, New York on February 27, 1945, Fran moved to Sedona with her husband Bill in January 2008.  She was president of the local League of Women Voters, President of the...

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