Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
W. Scott McConachie
Dec 27, 2008
William "Scott" McConachie, 67, of Rimrock died December 27. He was born January 9, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harold and Jean McConachie. He attended Marysville High School and attended junior college. He served in the Air Force for 21 years reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. He served in Vietnam. His career also included Corry Foam Plant,...
Ruth E. McDonald
Dec 26, 2008
Ruth Elaine McDonald, 79, of Cottonwood died on Friday, December 26, 2008 . She was born and lived for 60 years in Brooklyn , New York . Ruth was predeceased by her parents Nicholas and Dora Amato and her young brother Joseph. She married John McDonald in 1950 and graced his life for 58 years. They retired to Arizona in...
Barbara Ruth Krauss
Dec 26, 2008
Barbara Ruth Kraus, age 52 resident of Lake Montezuma passed away December 26, 2008 and will be missed by friends and loved ones alike. Barbara was born January 16, 1956 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband Tim Kraus along with mother and brother. Barbara was a secretary and real estate agent, yet her passion was bass...
Irving William Skaar
Dec 23, 2008
Irving William Skaar, 79, of Midland, Texas died December 23. He was born March 28, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of William and Martha Skaar. He was a graduate of Brooklyn schools and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He also received a Masters Degree in Economics from New York University. An...
Robert P. Wedgworth
Dec 22, 2008
Robert Patrick Wedgworth, 57, of Mesa died December 22. He was born October 11, 1951 in Flagstaff , the son of Cecil Lewis Wedgworth and Mary M. Wedgworth Kovacovich. He is remembered as a beloved son and brother who was always there for all of us. He is survived by his mother, Mary "Meg" Kovacovich of Seattle, Washington, a brother,...
Stewart Lisle Sterling
Dec 21, 2008
Stewart Lisle Sterling, Jr., 78, died Dec. 21, 2008 at home in Cottonwood, Arizona surrounded by family. He was born Jan. 25, 1930 in Hollywood, CA to Lulu and Stewart Sterling Sr. A child of the depression he remembers traveling and hitchhiking with his parents across country between CA and MN and Canada. He graduated from Proctor High School in...
Constance Roberta Cecil
Dec 20, 2008
Constance Roberta Cecil, 87, a resident of Sedona died December 20. She was born February 2, 1921. She was the wife of the late John Goolsby Cecil who died in 1996. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 3 in the Sedona Community Cemetery at 1 PM. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com
Betty Jean Haas
Dec 18, 2008
Betty Jean Haas, 83, of Cottonwood died December 18. She was born August 13, 1925 in West Milton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Stella Hurley. Mrs. Haas worked as a secretary for the Ohio State Association of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 64 and a half...
Carrie Earl Hill
Dec 17, 2008
Carrie Earl Hill, 84, of Cornville died December 17. She was born June 25, 1924 in Phoenix, the daughter of William and Nancy Kelley Burns. She had served as the Cornville Postmaster. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and playing softball. Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband of 66 years, Richard; two daughters, Pat Pennington (Harold) and Phyllis Pirtle (Darrell)...
Warren Carlson
Dec 16, 2008
Warren Carlson, 82, of Cottonwood died December 16. He was born December 23, 1925 in Moline, Illinois. A World War II veteran, he served in the Navy. He worked for Hartford Insurance Company. Warren and his late wife, Dorothy were very active in the community during their 46 years of living in the Verde Valley. They were instrumental in forming...
Lily S. Hernandez
Dec 15, 2008
Obit for Lily S. Hernandez Lily Sahagun Hernandez, 82 of Cottonwood, AZ died at home on Monday, December 15th. Lily was born on February 26, 1926 in Jerome, Arizona. In her early she and her family lived in Jerome and Oatman, AZ and later moved to California, she returned to Arizona permanently in 1972. She was a pink lady at...
Robert Edward Bigelow, Jr.
Dec 15, 2008
Robert Edward Bigelow, Jr., of Cottonwood was born August 20, 1938, passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of December 15, 2008. He was preceded in death by his eldest son Gerald (Jerry) Bigelow and grandson Jason Kildoo. His loving wife of fifty years, Nancy, survives him as well as his children, Lynette (Jeff) Jacobs of Prescott,...
Maridel Walters
Dec 13, 2008
Maridel Walters, 92, a resident of Sedona died December 13. She was born December 8, 1916 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Adelia May Kirves. She worked as a beautician in Sedona retiring in 1988. She was also an artist. She was preceded in death by a niece, Adelia Ann Cooney. She leaves no survivors. There are no...
George Penn
Dec 13, 2008
George Penn, 86, of Cottonwood died December 13. He was born June 13, 1922 in Globe, the son of Ed and Ethel Penn. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, receiving two bronze stars. He was employed as a lithographer. He loved nature, loved animals, painting and other numerous hobbies. He is remembered as a quiet, kind gentleman...
Reyburne Owen
Dec 13, 2008
Reyburne F. "Bud" Owen, 86, of Cottonwood, passed on peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 13, 2008. Bud was born July 27, 1922, to Fletch and Lizzie Owen. His life was a journey that left a trail of hope and happiness for all who crossed his path. He will be remembered for his sweet smile and quiet confidence. A 1940...
Melvin R. Gunnarson
Dec 13, 2008
Melvin R. Gunnarson, ("Cornville Mel") 87, passed Saturday, December 13 in Cottonwood. He was born on September 4, 1921 in Grundy Center, IA. His daughters are hosting a Celebration of his Life Friday, December 19, 2008 from 4-7 pm at Murphy\u0027s Grill 747 S. Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ. He eloped with the love of his life Gloria Jenkins on July...
Johnnie B. Stapp
Dec 13, 2008
Johnnie B. Stapp, aged 81, passed away on Saturday, December 13th after a brief illness. She was born Johnnie B. Connor on July 18th, 1927 in Des Moines, New Mexico to John Connor and Fay Etta (Hyer) Connor. She was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM where she was a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern...
Katherine Kay Grannan
Dec 12, 2008
Katherine (Kay) Grannan passed away on December 12, 2008. She was the daughter of Loren and Mildred Botleman. She was born in La Junta, Colorado and lived in Flagstaff off and on for many years since she was a young girl. She was a graduate of Flagstaff High School. She was dedicated to her family and loved in many locations...
I. Jean Worley
Dec 12, 2008
Ila Jean Worley, 87, of Cottonwood died December 12. She was born August 9, 1921 in Quincy, Illinois. She was a student of English and Art. She was a member of the Art Institute of Chicago. She enjoyed reading the bible, going to lunch with her best friend Monka and church. She leaves her sons, Allen Valentine and Gary Valentine;...
Dr. James E. Vickers
Dec 12, 2008
Dr. James E. Vickers, 74, of Cottonwood died December 12, 2008. He was born March 7, 1934 in Jerome, Arizona to Emett and Louise (Reed) Vickers. Jim graduated from Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, Oregon. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Oregon and received his Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Jim...
