Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Bama Hyatt
May 28, 2010
Bama V. Hyatt of Cottonwood died May 28. She was born August 8, 1914 in Alamagordo, New Mexico the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Van Dyke. She was a graduate of Inglewood California schools. Mrs. Hyatt worked as a bookkeeper in the Alaska territory. She had been a member of the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana where...
Raymond C. Carey
May 28, 2010
Ray Carey, age 75, of Rimrock, AZ passed away at his home on May 28, 2010. He was born at Slater, Wyoming. He attended schools in Wheatland, Wyoming. At an early age he learned to farm with draft horses, starting his love of horses. He had a special way with horses, having a deep love and respect of them. As...
Alfred Cuaron
May 26, 2010
Alfred Cuaron of Cottonwood died May 25. He was born in Jerome, the son of Manuel and Carlotta (Cuevas) Cuaron. He was a graduate of Jerome schools and California State in Los Angeles and attended electrical trade school. He worked for Lockheed Aircraft in California for 30 years. He served his country in World War II in the Navy. He...
Robert Giles Brubaker
May 26, 2010
Robert Giles Brubaker, 85, of Cottonwood died May 26. He was born January 18, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Arhtur A. and Mildred G. Brubaker. He was a graduate of South Shore High School. Mr. Brubaker served his country as a machinists mate in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Abcor Dental Lab in Chicago....
Ginger Knapp Posey
May 25, 2010
Ginger Posey passed peacefully, May 25, 2010, at home in Sedona , AZ. Ginger was born in Leon, West Virginia , on Nov. 3, 1914, to Chester and Hattie Hill. She married Arthur Knapp in 1934 and for 28 years they worked their farm near Groveport , OH , and raised 3 children. In December, 1962, Ginger and Emmette "...
Nanette M. Warnick
May 24, 2010
Nanette M. Warnick, 72, of Sedona died May 24. She was born October 18, 1937 in Wickenburg, the daughter of James William Stryker and Winifred Frey Stryker. She was a graduate of Northern Arizona University where she received her teaching degree. She most recently retired from the Briar Patch Inn. Her lovingness, sincerity, beauty and soul, givingness will be greatly...
Amy E. Bartell
May 24, 2010
Amy E. Bartell, 97, died May 24, 2010. Born in Arkansas and resided in Arizona for 58 years, Amy went to join her husband, Vernon Bartell of 56 years and her son. Amy is survived by 4 children and their spouses; 16 grandchildren and their spouses; 42 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She lived for her love of God, family and...
Stan Scott
May 23, 2010
Stan Scott, 52 of Cottonwood died as result of an accident May 23. He was born April 27, 1958 in Loma Linda, California, the son of Lee Stanley Scott and Val Watson. He enjoyed fishing and riding his Harley. He leaves his wife of 10 years, Edna Scott; his mother Val Watson of Cottonwood; a daughter Jessica Scott of California;...
Bobby Joe Smith
May 21, 2010
Bobby Joe Smith, 48 of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, May 21. He was born August 18, 1961 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Nevelle and Lena Smith. Bobby attended Fontana High School in California. He then worked as an electrician for Jarmer Electric of Sedona. Bobby taught himself to be a good person and always did the right things in life;...
Dennis Lyle Petty
May 20, 2010
.Dennis Lyle, Petty, 67, of Cottonwood died May 20. He was born October 5, 1942 in Leon, Iowa the son of Lyle and Bernadine (Robinson) Petty. He was a graduate of Lineville High School and attended Maryville State Teachers College. Mr. Petty was employed at the Glen Canyon Dam as a concrete inspector, at the Verde Valley Lumberyard as a...
Hazel Mary Witte
May 19, 2010
Hazel Mary Witte, 89 of Cottonwood, passed away May 19, 2010. She was born May 5, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Albert and Gertrude Voss(m) Adams. Hazel volunteered at Northern AZ Hopi Museum. She attended Congregation Church. Hazel collected Hopi Kachinas and jewelry. She also enjoyed traveling. She visited Japan, China, Germany and Alaska. She was also an avid Bridge...
Colleen Patricia Freemon
May 15, 2010
Colleen Patricia Freemon died on May 15, 2010 at her home in Camp Verde, AZ at the age of 56. She was born March 17, 1954 in Renton, WA. Colleen was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great friend. She had a heart of gold that was much bigger then her petite frame. Her passions were certainly her horse, her...
Ruth Kanowsky
May 15, 2010
On May 15, Ruth Kanowsky, 76, was called to Heaven to take her place among the Angels. She will be forever mourned and missed by David, her husband of 54 years, her two sons, Tom and Peter, her siblings, her large extended family and so many people who loved her for her kindness, her generosity and her loving care for...
Frank Macias Contreras
May 14, 2010
Frank Macias Contreras, 84, of Cottonwood died May 14. He was born April 2, 1926 in Clarkdale, the son of Julio Aguilar Contreras and Conception Flores Macias. He was a graduate of Clarkdale schools and earned a business degree at Hinds Junior College. He retired from Phoenix Cement Company in the 1970's. He owned and operated Mr. C's Drive -In...
Gary Fisher
May 12, 2010
Gary entered the Air Force as an enlisted man and became part of an elite group who was accepted to pilot training and became an officer and a fighter pilot. Among the many planes he flew was the fastest jet in the world at the time, which flew twice the speed of sound. Major Fisher served in the Air Force...
James T. Long
May 11, 2010
James T. Long, 87, of Camp Verde died May 11. He was born November 12, 1922 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Abram D. and Ella (Baldwin) Long. He was a graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School and Millersville State College where he received his Bachelor Degree in Industrial Arts. He received a Masters degree from Texas A \u0026...
Angela Mikitka
May 9, 2010
Angela Mikitka, 91, of Sedona died May 9. She was born June 10, 1918 in Askam, Pennsylvania the daughter of Adam and Ursula Norkunas. She graduated from Warrior Run High School. She retired from the Veterans Administrator. Mrs. Mikitka received communion from Pope John Paul II. She was a beloved member and prayer warrior of St. John Vianney where she...
Julia Lozano Estrada
May 8, 2010
Julia Lozano Estrada, 85 of Jerome, passed away on May 8. She was born August 11, 1924 in Jerome. Julia was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent 5 years renovating and caretaking Holy Family Church of Jerome and was a Mormon. Julia enjoyed going to the movies, loved "Avatar" and spending time with family. Her warm smile and...
Rae Schuettenhelm
May 8, 2010
Rae Schuettenhelm, 79, of Sedona died April 28. She was born August 25, 1930 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She loved bowling and won many trophies. She leaves her husband, Charles L. Schuettenhelm; a son, Ben Ferenbacher and five grandchildren. There are no public services planned. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com
Betty Marie Hanf
May 6, 2010
Betty Marie Hanf, 78, of Camp Verde died May 6. She was born July 15, 1931 in Phoenix, the daughter of Morten Fletcher Nelssen and Marie Otella Carlock. She was a second generation Phoenician. She was a graduate of Riverside Elementary and received her Bachelors degree at Arizona State University. She taught at Riverside Elementary School and went to the...
