Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Sandra Lee Newton
Jul 27, 2010
Sandra Lee Newton, 69, of Sedona died July 27. She was born February 25, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer P. and Rose H. Cinader Newton. She worked as a waitress. She enjoyed her grandchildren, family and friends. Mrs. Newton was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Dean Newton; sons...
Sylar Newton
Jul 25, 2010
Sylar Orion Newton, a precious baby boy, graced this world with his presence on March 17, 2008 and left us in tears, July 25, 2010. His big green eyes, light brown hair, kissable cheeks, and adventurous spirit was a splendid gift to all who were able to know him. The day Sylar went away, the entire state of Arizona was...
Ralph A. Sheldrick
Jul 24, 2010
Ralph A. Sheldrick, 92, of Cottonwood died July 24. He was born March 19, 1918 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of Ralph and Alma LaChance Sheldrick. He served his country in the Army during World War II and Korea obtaining the rank of Colonel. Mr. Sheldrick worked as a forge shop foreman for Chase Brass and Copper in Waterbury, Connecticut....
Maria E. Pelow
Jul 23, 2010
Maria E. Pelow, 59, of Cottonwood died July 23 in Phoenix. She was born June 15, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Giacomo and Petrina La Rosa Messina. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from American University, graduating cum laude. She was a local artist, a massage therapist, Reiki Master, private art teacher and a graphic design...
Bruce W. Deland, Jr.
Jul 22, 2010
Bruce Weston Deland, Jr., 80, of Clarkdale died July 22 in Surprise. He was born July 23, 1930 in New Rochelle, New York the son of Bruce Weston Deland, Sr and Eleanor Deland. He was a graduate of the McKee Trade School. Mr. Deland was retired from Sorg Printing in New York, New York. A member of Mountain View United...
Will Steele
Jul 20, 2010
William (Will) Joseph Steele, 84, former Chief Deputy of the Coconino County Sheriff¿½s Department, passed away July 20, 2010 at his home in Cornville with his family at his side. Will was born on Aug. 23, 1925 at one of the Babbitt family cottages in Flagstaff, Arizona. His father William Christy Steele, and his mother, Minnie L. Farley, moved to...
Dr. Jay Fleishman
Jul 19, 2010
Dr. Jay S. Fleishman, 69, of Cottonwood, retired pathologist, committed to education, student and teacher of the sciences, dedicated community volunteer and respecter of nature, died July 19 after a short battle with cancer. Jay was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Akron, Ohio. His interest in pathology was sparked by his work in a hospital clinical lab...
Correy A. Coats
Jul 19, 2010
Correy A. Coats, 40, of Rimrock died July 19. He was born June 12, 1970 in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Correy was a loving, wonderful son, a gift from God that I will cherish all my life. We love you Correy! He will be remembered as being the best person to his family and friends. He leaves his mother and stepfather...
Alice W. Waugh
Jul 16, 2010
Alice Wallgren Waugh passed away at the age of 91. She had resided in Cottonwood for 14 years and was a volunteer at the Cottonwood Library and the Verde Valley Medical Center Medical Library. Prior to that, she lived in Green Valley for 16 years and was a member of the Country Club and Valley Presbyterian Church. Before her husband\u0027s...
Beverly C. Tardiff
Jul 15, 2010
Beverly C. Tardiff, 71, of Cottonwood died July 15. She was born December 21, 1938, the daughter of Rexford and Ila Delaney. She attended schools in Everett, Washington. Beverly was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church and it\u0027s Martha\u0027s Circle. She loved to travel and she was a great support to husband Dave in his Lions Club membership....
Patricia Colston
Jul 15, 2010
Patricia Colston, 71, of Lake Montezuma, Arizona, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010. She was born November 28, 1938, in Los Angeles, daughter of James and Betty Turnbull. She worked in the banking industry most of her adult life. Her "persistent" personality was a perfect match for the collections department of the bank. Pat was very involved in the communities...
Louis Miller
Jul 14, 2010
Louis Miller passed on July 14 in his home surrounded by his family in Camp Verde, AZ. He was born April 23, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph Miller and Ida Feldman. He attended East High in Cleveland where he met his wife Erma June Cheffey. They moved to San Diego, CA in 1963 where they raised their 5 children....
Rev.Dr. David Loomis
Jul 12, 2010
Rev. Dr. David "Doc" Loomis was born in 1935 and grew up in Pelham Manor N.Y. a suburb of New York City. He had a distinguished academic career. He graduated with honors from Williams College in 1956 in his jr. year he was tapped for the Garroyle Honor Society which choose 20 members in each jr. class. In his sr....
Marvin L. West
Jul 11, 2010
Marvin L. West, 67, of Page Springs died July 11. He was born November 13, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Andy and Irma West. He agraduated from Antelope Valley High School and Antelope Valley College where he received a Associates in Arts degree. Mr. West worked as a technician at Exxon refinery in Benicia, California. His interests...
Rita M. Devine
Jul 9, 2010
Rita M. Devine, 57, of Cottonwood died July 9. She was born July 9, 1953 in Bardstown, Kentucky, the daughter of Howard and Geraldine Hornback. She was a graduate of Clinton Community High School and attended South East Indian University. She was a meber of Unity Church of Cottonwood and Sedona. A lover of animals, she rescued abandoned and mistreated...
Martina Wise
Jul 6, 2010
Martina Wise, 93, of Clarkdale, died July 6, 2010, in Cottonwood. She was born September 26, 1916, in Victoria, Kansas, the daughter of Alexandria and Rosa Schumacher. Martina was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Louis Wise, who died in February 2000. Martina and Louis owned and operated businesses in both produce and seafood venues in California...
Ralph E. Denison
Jul 6, 2010
Ralph E. Denison, 95 of Clarkdale, passed away July 6. He was born June 28, 1915 to Thomas E. Denison and Mabel (Musson) Denison in Jerome, Arizona. Ralph attended Jerome Grade School and High School then went on to California Tech. He was class president his senior year in 1922. He served in WWII in the Navy. He is a...
Fred Kumpf
Jul 5, 2010
Frederick George Kmpf, Jr. "Grandpa Fred", 74 of Cottonwood, passed away the evening of July 5, 2010. Fred was the son of Fred G. Kumpf Sr. and Mildred Glore. He was born in Peoria, Ill, and is preceded in death by his loving wife Lola Martha. Although Fred leaves no known survivors, he will be sorely missed by his "Austin...
Audrey L. Boda
Jul 4, 2010
Audry L Boda passed peacefully into the loving hands of God, at home on July 4, 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born Audrey L Polakoski in Chicago Illinois on March 12, 1931. She grew up in Fon due Lac, Wisconsin and met her life long mate. After they married, they moved to Anaheim, California where...
George Leonard
Jul 3, 2010
George Leonard, born November 22, 1907, died of old age July 3, 2010 in Cottonwood. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dina of Cottonwood; sons Jeff (Val) of Cottonwood and Bill (Claudia) of Kingsport, Tennesee; daughter Jean Ogburn of San Andreas, California; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. He had great stories, humor to the end and was...
