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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Kenneth Gunkel
Mar 27, 2024
Kenneth Gunkel of Camp Verde, AZ passed away on March 27, 2024. He was born on Feb 12, 1947 in Quanah, TX to Ewing Sr and Ruby (Samples) Gunkel. Kenneth grew up in Eldorado, OK where he graduated in 1965. He went on to pursue a doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University and practiced for 38 years...
Rodney Lee Gregory
Mar 24, 2024
In Loving Memory
On March 24th 2024 our beloved Rodney peacefully departed this earthly life to join his heavenly home. He was 58 years old. As we mourn his loss, we celebrate the legacy of a faithful man who touched countless lives.
A Life of Faith and Service
Rodney was a devoted Christian, guided by unwavering faith. His life exemplified love, compassion, and selflessness. He was a...
Dennis Walter Savage
Mar 17, 2024
Dennis Walter Savage, 76, of Cottonwood, Arizona entered eternal rest on March 17th, 2024.
Dennis was born on September 1st, 1947 to Walter Gale Savage and Martha Josaphine Savage in Anderson, Indiana. His father, Walter was a career service member in the U.S. Air Force and Dennis lived in England and different places in the U.S. In 1967, Dennis enlisted in...
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...
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Piepiora
Mar 10, 2024
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Piepiora, age 76, of Sedona, Arizona, passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1947, in Ware, Massachusetts, USA Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a fun-loving individual who touched the lives of many through his involvement in various organizations. Jerry took great pride in his grandchildren, Nathan,...
Frank Moeser
Mar 9, 2024
Frank Moeser passed away peacefully March 9, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Brookville, Minnesota to William and Clara Freeberg Moeser.
He was known in the Cottonwood community as a past Exulted Ruler of the Elks, a member of the American Legion and as a talented biomedical technician at the Verde Valley Medical Center.
Frank served honorably in the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
