Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Gerald Canther
Jan 23, 2009
Gerald "Jerry" Canther, 75, of Cottonwood passed away January 23 at his home. Jerry was born September 22, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Forrest and Pearl (Long) Canther. He served in the National Guard in the 1950\u0027s, worked for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad as a dispatcher and later became a radiology technician, working 20 years for Florida...
Lillian R. Watkins
Jan 22, 2009
A beautiful soul --- Lillian Reilly Watkins "Lilli", 76, of Cottonwood, AZ, died Jan 22nd, 2009 at St. Lukes Hospital in Tempe, AZ. The daughter of Phillip and Lillian Reilly. Lilli was born in San Francisco, CA, March 16th 1932, the daughter of Phillip and Lillian Reilly. As a child, her summers were spent at the Russian River with her...
Lucreta M. Mabery
Jan 19, 2009
LUCRETA M. MABERY Lucreta (Creta) Marie Mabery, 65, died Monday, January 19 while receiving treatment for a brain hemorrhage in Phoenix. Before suffering a debilitating stroke in 1995, she had worked as a receptionist, veterinarian\u0027s assistant, mortgage loan processor, country club manager, cook and evening barkeeper, and played a key role in developing the Blazin\u0027 M Ranch on the family...
Charley Piper
Jan 19, 2009
Charles N. "Charley\u0027 Piper, 72, of Cottonwood died January 19, 2009. After winning a battle with throat cancer in 1975, it returned on December 31, 2007. He fought it valiantly all of 2008. While surrounded by his loving family he made his journey to Glory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Della Piper, two brothers, Earl...
Gail H. Rock
Jan 18, 2009
Gail H. Rock, 86, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Camp Verde died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at his home. Gail H. Rock was born on March 1, 1922 in Canby, MN, the son of Earle and Lena (Kelso) Rock. He married Geneva Bliss on December 20, 1942 in Canby, MN; she died on August 15, 2002. He was a farmer...
J. B. Gilding
Jan 18, 2009
John (J.B) Gilding December 7, 1925 January 18, 2009 John Gilding passed at his home in Clarkdale, Arizona with his son Ken (Mike) at his side. John spent over 30 years as an employee of Oldsmobile. He retired and moved to Northern Michigan. After one snow storm too many, he moved to Arizona to be close to his brothers Ken...
Barry L. Graham
Jan 14, 2009
Barry LeRoy Graham, 79, of Cottonwood and Poulsbo, Washington died January 14. He was born July 20, 1929 in Seattle, Washington, the son of Kenneth and Georgia Graham. He was a graduate of Vashon High School and entered the Army where he served in the Korean War. Mr. Graham worked for Exxon Mobile for 36 years. He was a volunteer...
Lawrence W. Stinnett
Jan 9, 2009
Lawrence W. Stinnett, 72, of Camp Verde died January 9. He was born June 10, 1936 in Fordella, Missouri, the son of Lawrence O. and Bertie Irene Stinnett. He attended schools in Camas Valley, Oregon and served in the Army. Mr. Stinnett worked as a roofer. He was a member of the American Legion and he loved playing pool. Mr....
Mary H. Loesch
Jan 7, 2009
Mary Helen Loesch, 90, of Sedona died January 7. She was born August 30, 1918 in Herkimer, New York, the daughter of Henry S. and Katherine Adele Schenk. She worked for General Electric in the machine shop as wire wrapper. Her husband William S. Loesch preceded her in death. Her survivors include Linda L. Chamberlain of Cornville. There are no...
Dorothy Ferguson
Jan 7, 2009
Dorothy Ferguson, 66 of Cottonwood, passed away January 7. She resided in Arizona with her daughter and family. She was born February 17, 1942 in Winhester, Illinois, the daughter of Harold L. and Bonnie Irene Baldwin. She enjoyed being with family which had to include her Pomeranian Lola. She was a loving mother and a hard worker. Dorothy retired at...
Mary Adamovitch
Jan 6, 2009
Mary Adamovitch, 87, of Cottonwood died January 6. She was born April 16, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York. She had worked for Union Carbide in Connecticut. She was a member of Jehovah\u0027s Witnesses and enjoyed reading the Bible. She leaves two daughters, Nancy Kilburn and Carol Adamovitc, both of Cottonwood; a brother, William Vincent (Betty) Yuknevice of Harlem, Georgia; six...
Paul Tavasci
Jan 5, 2009
Paul Tavasci, Jr., 82, of Clarkdale died January 5 in Cottonwood. He was born March 3, 1926 in Jerome, the son of the late Paul and Mary Tavasci. He attended Clarkdale schools. He entered the Army and served during World War II. Mr. Tavasci was a partner of the Clarkdale dairy and was owner of Tavasci Transportation. He was past...
Wilma I. Morlock
Jan 4, 2009
Wilma Irene Morlock, 87 of Clarkdale, Arizona, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Wilma, the eldest daughter of Clyde and Beulah Glazebrook of Weldon, Iowa, was born on Dec. 27, 1921. Wilma graduated from Grand River High School and went on to Simpson College where she met the love of her life, William C. Morlock. Wilma...
John V. Barry, Jr.
Jan 4, 2009
John V. Barry, Jr., 87, of Cottonwood died January 4. He was born November 1, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John V. and Ethelyn I. Barry He was a Navy veteran serving with the Construction Battalion. Mr. Barry worked as a lineman for APS for 33 years. Mr. Barry was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He...
Wayne E. Beecher
Jan 4, 2009
Wayne E. Beecher, 65, of Flagstaff, died January 4. He was born June 11, 1944 in Camp Verde, the son of Wilson and Ruth Beecher. Mr. Beecher worked at Marcus J. Lawrence Medical center, Purina, Greenwall and at Flagstaff Medical Center. He played guitars, carved Kachinas, enjoyed fishing and loved his Mustang, Impala and Camaro. He rode with the Dirty...
Glenn O. Wright
Jan 2, 2009
Glenn Oliver, "G.O." Wright, 91, of Cornville died January 2. He was born December 23, 1917 in Buckeye, the son of Edward H. and Reathy R. Wright. During World War II, He served five years in Panama and in Iceland in the Army. He enlisted as a private in the infantry and rose to the rank of Captain in the...
John W. Minnick, Jr.
Jan 1, 2009
John William Minnick, Jr. formerly of Sedona, died peacefully in his sleep, on January 1, 2009, after a long illness. Family was by his side. He was 80 years old. After 59 years of marriage, John leaves behind his wife, Maryann, three sons; John M. (Lindsey) of Flagstaff, Jeffrey F. (ArLean) of Sedona, and James W. of Denver, CO, seven...
John E. Natcher
Jan 1, 2009
John Egolf Natcher, Jr., 79, of Cottonwood died January 1. He was born June 14, 1929 in Yuma, the son of John E. and Guadalupe Natcher. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. After his retirement, he was active in the Elks Lodge #2450, where he served as Exalted Ruler. He was also a member of American Legion...
Raymond C. Klamp
Dec 30, 2008
Raymond Carl Klamp, 61, of Cornville died December 30. He was born May 24, 1947 in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Walter R. and Mary (Sullivan) Klamp. He lived in Arizona for 27 years. Raymond worked as insulation installer and had worked at Banker Insulation. There are no public services planned.
Lyle E. Childs
Dec 30, 2008
Lyle Edgar Childs, 89, of Cottonwood died December 30. He was born October 12, 1919 in Opportunity, Nebraska, the son of Richard M. and Martha E. Childs. He attended Tilden Nebraska schools and attended Minnesota Bible College. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II, where he officiated at a large number of weddings...
