Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
John P. Alley
Dec 7, 2022
John P. Alley, 74 of Cottonwood, died peacefully with his family at his side. He was born in Uvalde, TX to Paul and Shirley Alley. John was a Vietnam Veteran, medic, recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He loved God, country, and family. He enjoyed reading, football, woodworking, and road trips. John was the best husband, son, son-in-law,...
Sanya Kay Giles
Dec 6, 2022
Sanya Kay Giles, longtime Sedona resident and business owner, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and talented artist returned to heaven on December 6, 2022.
Sanya and her childhood love, Fred Alvin Giles, (who preceded her in death) were married for 56 years having 3 children, Shelly Ann Giles, Fred “John” Giles, and Saunya (John) Lawler, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
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Thomas M. Wamsley
Dec 4, 2022
Thomas M. Wamsley, 74 of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Haven of Sedona. He was born on February 28, 1948, in Tuscola, Illinois to Paul Wamsley and Mary Stanfill. Thomas worked at the Bureau of Reclamation in the water division. His most memorable work was on the Central Arizona Water Project, the Ridgeway Reservoir,...
Charlene Johnson-Call
Nov 24, 2022
Charlene Johnson-Call, 89, went to be with the Lord on November, 24, 2022 in Cottonwood, AZ. She suffered debilitating strokes 12 years ago, which left her physically disabled. Charlene was born on November 16, 1933 in Peoria, AZ. She spent most of her adolescent years in California. She married Wayne Johnson on June 3, 1951 in Coronado, CA. They traveled...
Mike Jerome Michael Vize
Nov 18, 2022
Jerome Michael Vize, 79 years old, passed away in his home in Cottonwood, AZ on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born in Toledo, OH, the 3rd of 8 children to parents Jerome R and Madeline (Cantlon) Vize. The 1st half of the family moved to Southern California, where the rest of the family was born and all were raised....
Raymond J. Freudinger
Nov 17, 2022
Raymond Joseph Freudinger, of Cottonwood Arizona, passed to join his wife Marion in Heaven on November 17, 2022. Ray was born on February 3, 1938, to Charles and Angela (née Rash) Freudinger in Chicago. Ray and Marion raised a combined family of seven surviving children: Patricia Schurman, Catherine (Mike) Sabin, Lawrence (Catherine), Paul (Noreen), Raymond (Cindy), Christopher (Mary), and Mark...
Mary Lou Andersen
Nov 15, 2022
Mary Lou Andersen of Sedona, AZ passed into eternity on November 15, 2022. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Hans Peter and Anna Andersen on June 13, 1929. She was a proud first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Denmark. True to her heritage, Mary Lou was a strong, independent and intelligent woman. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the...
Janet Blanche Young
Nov 14, 2022
Janet Blanche Young, daughter of Ralph and Blanche Campbell, was born May 27, 1935. She passed away November 14, 2022 at her retirement hometown of Cottonwood.
After graduating from Monmouth College, she trekked west to California, where she had accepted a position as an elementary school teacher, working with grade 1-3 children first in Long Beach and then in Anaheim,...
Norman C. Lewis
Nov 13, 2022
Norman C. Lewis, 65 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 13, 2022. He was born on February 18, 1957 in Dodson, Texas to George C. and Lillian Lewis.
Norman worked as a carpenter.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents George and Lillian. He is survived by his sons Adam and Shawn; daughters Lisa, Windy, Darlene and Chrystal; brothers...
Karl T. Frey
Nov 3, 2022
Karl T. Frey, son of Ted and Arba Frey, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 91. Karl was a lifetime resident of Arizona, born in Flagstaff and raised in Cornville. He attended Cottonwood High School and after graduating, moved to Winslow where he hired out on the AT & SF railroad. While in Winslow, he met...
Carole Ann Bailey
Nov 1, 2022
Carole A. Bailey (August 23, 1937 - November 1, 2022)
Our dear Carole was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior after being diagnosed with cancer. She was a truly remarkable woman—loved by her many relatives and friends.
Carole was a resident of Arizona for over 40 years. She had the heart of a servant, volunteering for...
Timothy E. Caughey
Oct 29, 2022
Timothy E. Caughey, January 2, 1948 – October 29, 2022
We are heartbroken as a family to announce that our loved one, Timothy E. Caughey, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 29, 2022.
Tim is survived by his sons and their spouses, Thomas (Stacy) Caughey and Seth (Kristina) Caughey, his beloved granddaughter Emma Caughey, his former wife and...
Terrence "Terry" Schick
Sep 14, 2022
Terrence (Terry) Schick of Cottonwood, AZ passed away on September 14, 2022 at the age of 88 with his wife by his side. He was born in Camas, WA on January 18, 1934. The oldest of 4 siblings, he worked on the farm as well as at the local Camas paper mill through his high school graduation in 1952. Terry...
Albert Eugene Pouria, Sr
Sep 11, 2022
Albert Eugene Pouria, Sr., 86, of Sedona, passed away September 11, 2022 in Payson, Arizona. He was born October 30, 1935 in Yonkers, New York to George D. Pouria, Sr. and Margaret J. Greene Pouria. Albert attended Cardinal Hayes High School in New York City. He then went on to receive his Associates in Business. He joined the U.S. Army...
Michael Anthony Ortiz
Sep 2, 2022
Michael Anthony Ortiz, resident of Peoria Arizona, born on March 9th 1962 in San Francisco, California died September 2, 2022. Michael attended Cottonwood Elementary School and graduated from Mingus Union High School in 1980. He was a member of the Carpenters Local 1912 for over 40 years. Michael is preceded in death by his mother Carmelita Ortiz He is survived...
Enedina Molina Renata
Aug 28, 2022
Enedina Batrez Morina Renata, 79, of Cottonwood passed away August 28, 2022 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico.
She was born May 14,1943 in San Miguel Allende, Durango, Mexico, the daughter of Francisco Batrez Villa and Magdalena Retana Fernandez.
She is survived by her husband, Vincente of 57 years; her daughter, Eva Concepcion Molina; sons, Victor Molina, Vincente Molina, Rodolfo Molina,...
Marie Leonard
Aug 16, 2022
On August 16, 2022, our sister Marie Leonard passed away in God’s graces after a prolonged battle with dementia. She was 85 years old. Marie grew up in the Bronx, New York attended nursing school, and was employed for many years as a registered nurse. She later moved to Sunrise, Florida, and continued in her chosen career at various hospitals...
Janice Roser
Aug 15, 2022
Janice Roser (Meyer)
1952-2022
In Memory of Janice Roser, who was a long-time Cottonwood resident and hair stylist.
Janice was born in 1952 in Chicago, IL. After graduating from Steinmenz High School, she earned her cosmetology license in 1975. That license enabled her to have the most fun, 47-year career in the beauty industry, spanning from Chicago to California...
Preston W. James
Aug 15, 2022
Preston W. James Born in Clarkdale to Abe James and Amy Fuller James on July 6, 1925, and raised in Cottonwood, Preston W. James served as a U.S. Navy motor machinist from 1943 to 1946 and achieved a ranking of 3rd class petty officer. He served in the South Pacific Theater, Asiatic Theater, and the Philippine Liberation. James was part...
Lorna Lynn Raines
Aug 14, 2022
Lorna Lynn Raines (Warman) was born July 18, 1939 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and was lifted up to Heaven by the angels on August 14th. She is survived by her two children Kerrie Snyder and Kurt Snyder; her granddaughter Jessie Weston; the light of her life her great-granddaughter Nolah LeeAnn Weston and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Her...
