Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Vesta Fay Bevan
Jan 8, 2010
Vesta Fay Bevan, 68, of Cottonwood died January 8. She was born September 12, 1941 in Monterey Park, California, the daughter of James Richmond Horn and Vesta Ruthy Horn. She was a graduate of Alhambra High School and attended college at Pasadena Community College and Mount San Antonio College in California. She worked for the Bank of America, Pacific Bell,...
Patrick M. Carroll
Jan 6, 2010
With great sadness we announce the passing of Patrick M. Carroll on January 6, 2010. He was born on September 3, 1947 to Raymond F. Carroll and Winnie D. Carroll. Patrick is preceded in death by his father Raymond F. Carroll and his father in-law James R. Hansen. He leaves behind his wife and soul mate Tracy A. Carroll, sons...
Vicky Dru Nichols
Jan 4, 2010
Vicky Dru Nichols, 56, of Clarkdale died January 4. She was born July 15, 1953 in Wellington , Kansas , the daughter of Ronald M. and Jean D. Nichols. She received her Associate degree in Fine arts from Cottey College in Missouri in 1973. She received her Masters Degree of Arts in Speech Pathology from Wichita State University in 1976....
Zelma Frances Price
Jan 2, 2010
Zelma Frances Price, 92, died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Verde Valley Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1917 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Ella May (Teter) and Robert L. Tully. She grew up on a ranch near Muddy Gap, Wyoming. She graduated from Rawlins High School. On November 21, 1936, Zelma married Lyle Price. Together Lyle and Zelma were...
Doris Dawn Guinn
Jan 2, 2010
Doris Dawn Guinn, 81, of Cottonwood died January 2. She was born May 6, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas. She worked in bookkeeping and accounting. She deeply touched the hearts of all who knew her. She always put others need above her own. She gave compassionate service to the community. Mrs. Guinn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...
Barney Boyce McIlvoy
Jan 1, 2010
McIlvoy, Barney Boyce Barney, 73, of Cornville, AZ passed away on January 1, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Barney, a retired principal, athletic director, and teacher was a kind and loving husband and father who touched many lives throughout his career as an educator. Born in Nimmons, Arkansas on December 7th, 1936, Barney\u0027s family moved to South Lyon, Michigan...
Ana Rosa Gonzalez Romo
Jan 1, 2010
Ana Rosa Gonzalez Romo, 74, of Salinas, California died January 1, 2010 in Cottonwood, Arizona. She was born January 2, 1936 in Guadalajara, Mexico, the daughter of Juan Gonzales Jimenez and Clara Romo Perez. She was a college graduate and worked as a teacher, secretary and a fashion designer. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Jose Guadalupe Ramirez; three...
Josephine M. DiGiorgio
Dec 27, 2009
Josephine M. DiGiorgio, 67, of Cornville died December 27. She was born October 22, 1942 in Great Bend, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clarence Eden Wood and Mary K. Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, William James DiGiorgio and her parents. She is survived by sons James Eads (Judy) of McHenry, Illinois and William J. DiGiorgio of Phoenix;...
Jack O'Brien Chapman
Dec 26, 2009
Jack O\u0027Brien Chapman, born October 12, 1924 in Altus, OK, died December 26, 2009 with family by his side at home in Oak Creek Valley after a short bout with cancer. Jack proudly served in the US Navy for 23 years during WWII, Korea, Vietnam and retired in Phoenix as a recruiter. He then worked at Honeywell for 20 years...
Betty J. Heart
Dec 26, 2009
Betty J. Heart, 75, of Cornville died December 26 at her home. She was born September 9, 1934 the daughter of Glenn Russell and Elizabeth Russell. She was employed by Motorola in Phoenix and Gore in Flagstaff. She was a former 20 year resident of Flagstaff. She was an Episcopalian. Betty loved her garden. She was preceded in death by...
Jude' Colleen Kendrick
Dec 25, 2009
Jude\u0027 Colleen Kendrick, 57, of Sedona died December 25 at her home. She was born April 5, 1952 in Hollywood, California, the daughter of Erskine L and Mae (Nadeau)Kendrick. She attended Hollywood High School and Duke University. She was a self-employed in Interior Design. Jude" enjoyed prospecting, treasure hunting and ebay. She is survived by two stepsisters, Cricket Church and...
George Allen Gollihare
Dec 24, 2009
George Allen Gollihare, 66, of Camp Verde died December 24. He was born August 15, 1943 in Phoenix . He served his country in the Army as a Specialist4. He worked for Safeway. His interests included woodworking, gardening and his grandchildren. He leaves his wife of 47 years, JoAnn of Camp Verde; two daughters, Denise Forbes-Adair (Richard) of Phoenix and...
Sybil Coon
Dec 22, 2009
Sybiline Coon, 80, of Cottonwood died December 22. She was born May 14, 1929 in Palo Pinto, Texas, the daughter of George Thomas Poe and Alma Jewel Woods. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. She worked for Wal-Mart for 18 years. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her...
Gail Diane Boatman
Dec 21, 2009
Gail Diane Boatman, 56, of Cornville died December 21. She was born September 17, 1953 in Coronado, California. She attended Cottonwood elementary schools and was a 1971 graduate of Mingus Union High School. She worked as a waitress, in retail work and at Verde Floral. She enjoyed reading, handcrafts and gardening. Gail leaves two sons, Gary Boatman (Felicia) of Albuquerque,...
George Petrovitz
Dec 20, 2009
Lt. George "Pete" Petrovitz U.S. Navy, Retired. Born July 28th, 1928 in New York City, N.Y. Died December 20, 2009. He was 81 years old. He is survived by daughter Christine Pearson of Topsham, Maine; son Robert Petrovitz of Brunswick, Maine; son Richard Petrovitz of Gautier, Mississippi; daughter Teresa Petrovitz Kane of Windham, Maine; granddaughter Shelly Petrovitz of Orlando, Florida;...
Alton E. Anthony
Dec 19, 2009
Alton E. Anthony, 100, of Cottonwood died December 19. He was born May 21, 1909 Alabama , the son of Frank and Mamie (Parker) Anthony. Mr. Anthony worked in produce. He later had a cattle ranch in Litchfield , California and raised cattle, hay and alfalfa. He was had served as a council member and a Sunday School Superintendent. He...
Joan Rogers
Dec 17, 2009
Joan Rogers, age 76 of Cornville, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 6:33 am at Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, AZ. Joan was born March 8, 1933 in Phoenix, AZ to Roy and Lena Holmes. She attended Phoenix school. Living in Morgan Hill, CA for 8 years then lived in Hayfork, CA for 17 years until recently arriving at...
Lawrence R. Smouse
Dec 16, 2009
Lawrence R. Smouse, 70, of Cottonwood died December 16. He was born May 18, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Stanley and Bessie Smouse. He was a member of the Verde Baptist Church. He enjoyed fly-fishing and camping with family served in the Awana Program for 13 years. He loved working with the children, helping them learn the Bible...
Thurel R. Majors
Dec 16, 2009
Thurel R. Majors, 85 of Cottonwood , passed away December 16. He was born on December 14, 1924 in Yuma , Colorado to Floyd Majors and Grace Smith. Mr. Majors attended Boulder High School . He worked with Hutchinson Homes for 27 years. He was a master painter and loved traveling, hunting, fishing, cars and his family. He is loved...
Audrey Waterman
Dec 16, 2009
Audrey Waterman, 96, of Cottonwood died December 16 at her home. She was born September 18, 1913 in Santa Barbara, California, the daughter of Harry Holmes Moore and Nellie Trusedale Gorham. She attended University of California at Santa Barbara. She was freelance writer and a writer of children\u0027s fairy tales that have been published and recorded. These stories can be...
