Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Robert Scott
Jan 13, 2011
Robert Scott, 77, of Clarkdale, died January 13, 2011. He was born July 4, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Clyde and Betty Scott. He served his country as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Scott worked as a machinist for fifty years. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Beverly Scott; a son...
James C. Sigman
Jan 13, 2011
James C. Sigman, 87 of Cottonwood , passed away on January 13, 2011. He was born on August 26, 1923 in Altoona , Pennsylvania to Ralph and Blanche Sigman. James is retired from working in industrial equipment services. James is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Blanche and wife Alice Marie Sigman. He is survived by sister Esther...
Richard B. Dehnert, Jr.
Jan 11, 2011
Richard B. Dehnert, Jr. 97, died January 11, 2011 in Cottonwood, Az. He was born August 18, 1913 in Chicago to Richard B. and Sadie Bach Dehnert. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost fifty years, Aurora Evelyn Voigt Dehnert and his sister, Dorothy M. Dehnert. He is survived by his sons, Richard B. Dehnert III (Krysta)...
Ray Farley
Jan 11, 2011
Ray Farley, 70, of Cornville died January 11, 2011. He was born July 12, 1929. He leaves a daughter Mary Subiran of Apache Junction; brothers Clarence Farley of Globe and James "Jimmy" Farley of Cottonwood; and ten grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Sunday, January 23 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in the...
Norman Shelman
Jan 10, 2011
Norman Shelman, 78 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on January 10, 2011. He was born on July 27, 1932 in Cameron, Missouri to Thomas Floyd Shelman and Bessie Cooper Shelman. Norman attended Cameron High for 4 years. He was a Seaman in the Navy during the Korean War. He then worked in car sales. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic...
James R. Anderson
Jan 10, 2011
James R. Anderson, age 80, of Flagstaff died on January 10, 2011 under the care of The Peaks Assisted Living in Flagstaff . Mr. Anderson was born on May 9, 1930 in Breckenridge , Texas to James William and Bessie Mae (Francis) Anderson. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Anderson and his wife Betty Lou...
Anna May Gililland
Jan 9, 2011
Anna May (McDonald) Gililland passed away on January 9, 2011. She was born on February 10, 1924 in Camp Verde. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Ora McDonald. She was united in marriage to Edward Desmond Gililland on July 5, 1942. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1998. Ann is survived by her 10 children,...
Anthony J. Pardo
Jan 7, 2011
Anthony J. "Tony" Pardo III, 51 of Cottonwood, died January 7, 2011 in Cottonwood . He was born on March 14, 1956 in Richmond , Indiana , the son of Anthony J. and Harriett D. Pardo. He is survived by his partner Peggy Underwood, his close friends Jack and Charlie and many others. He played high school quarterback in Chandler...
John O. Brockman
Jan 2, 2011
John O. Brockman of Sedona was born October 24, 1920 in San Fancisco, California. He went to sleep in death at his home with loved ones by his side on January 2, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Sarah Brockman, daughter Eileen Manion and Kim Scott and three grandchildren. He retired from the...
William Boerner
Dec 30, 2010
William E. Boerner, 72, of Clarkdale, passed away December 30, 2010. He was born March 25, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Martin and Catherine Boerner. Bill moved to Prescott in 1970 and finally settled in Clarkdale, where he worked as a contractor for the remainder of his life. He is survived by his wife, Sally of 40...
Judith Ann Naylor
Dec 28, 2010
Judith Ann Naylor, 71, of Cottonwood died December 28, 2010, She was born February 28, 1939 in Paxton, Illinois, the daughter of LeRoy and Ina (Hilligoss) Mell. She grew up in Kansas. She was an auxillary member of the Elks and Legion. She also enjoyed the casinos and bingo. She will be remembered as a great mother, sister and and...
Bobby D. Valenzuela
Dec 28, 2010
Bobby Dean Valenzuela of Cornville passed peacefully at home December 28, 2010. Bobby was born in Mesa, Arizona on February 20, 1944 to Johnnie and Velma Valenzuela. He graduated from Gilbert High School and went on to play baseball at Eastern Arizona College, football at Palo Verde College in California and ended his college baseball career at Northern Ariozna University...
Herbert Browning
Dec 28, 2010
Longtime Cornville Resident Herb Browning passed away at his home on Dec 28, 2010. Herb was born on Feb 1, 1930 on a farm in Eastern Colorado to Charley and Marie (Davidson) Browning. He was married on March 28, 1948 to Iona May Reitmeyer. He worked for the Colorado Division of Wildlife for more than 33 years. He spent 5...
Wanda F. Larson
Dec 27, 2010
Wanda F. Larson, 85, of Cottonwood died December 27, 2010. She was born January 7, 1925 in Western, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Samuel and Mary Alice Garvey. Mrs. Larson was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, candy making and baking and was a great seamstress. She will be remembered as "Wonderful...
Antonio Garcia
Dec 27, 2010
Antonio (Tony) O\u0027Ryan Garcia Antonio (Tony) O\u0027Ryan Garcia of Cottonwood Arizona, age 20, died tragically on December 27, 2010. He was loved by many. Tony was predeceased by his mother Joyce Ann Garcia and his father George Anton Garcia both of Cottonwood Arizona. Tony is survived by his sisters; Melissa, Pennie, and Mandy Garcia, brothers; Kenny, Tommy, Bobby, David, and...
Brenda Joyce Shirley
Dec 26, 2010
Brenda Joyce Shirley, 55 of Camp Verde, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010. She was born July 16, 1955 in Ajo, Arizona to Annabelle Lowry. She attended Camp Verde School District and Cosmetology School. She worked at Cliff Castle Casino and Indian Action. She was married for 33 years. She also attended Middle Verde Rock Church. Brenda enjoyed spending time...
Dorothy Manfredi
Dec 25, 2010
Dorothy A. Manfredi, 91 of Cottonwood, passed away December 25, 2010. She was born August 1, 1919 in Belleville, New Jersey to Biagio and Angelina (DeAngelus) Amarella. Dorothy attended Verona High School and Secretarial College. Dorothy and her husband moved to Cottonwood in 1962 from Anaheim, CA. They owned and operated "The Men\u0027s Shop" in old town Cottonwood for several...
Arthur Flower
Dec 24, 2010
Arthur Flower, 89 of Cottonwood, passed on December 24, 2010. He was born April 17, 1921 in Spokane, Washington. A WWII veteran, he was a gifted drummer, composer and artist. His southwest illustrations have been transformed into greeting cards via Flower Art Production. He taught music and band for many years in the San Francisco Public School system. He was...
Pearl June Hilderbrand
Dec 23, 2010
Pearl June Hilderbrand, 87, of Cottonwood died December 23, 2010. She was born June 6, 1923 in Nebraska, the daughter of John and Ruth (Gustafson) Osberg. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Grand Canyon College. She was a member of the Verde Baptist Church and it\u0027s chior. Mrs. Hilderbrand enjoyed silversmithing, lapidary, jewelry and antiques. She was preceded...
Audrey McFarland
Dec 23, 2010
Audrey McFarland, 88, of Cottonwood died December 23, 2010. She was born July 23, 1922 in LaMesa , New Mexico , the daughter of John P. and Essie (Brown) McDaniel. She was a graduate of Mayer High School and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church . She is survived by sons David Kumpe (Kathy) of Alaska, Ray Kumpe...
