Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Helen Louise Varela
Jun 20, 2008
Helen Louise Varela, age 48, who was born in the Belmont Hospital on May 8, 1960 was embraced into the hands of our Lord on June 20, 2008. She had battled the effects of Multiple Sclerosis for almost 10 years and did so valiantly until she passed away quietly in her sleep with family and friends surrounding her bedside. She...
Edward R. Crose
Jun 18, 2008
Edward Raymond Crose, 85, of Cottonwood died June 18. He was born In Prescott, the son of Otis Perry Crose and Mary Linda Blanche Wareling Godac Crose. He was a graduate of Miller Valley schools and Prescott High School. He served in the Army. Mr. Crose was a self employed painter and worked in construction. He enjoyed bowling and golf....
Martha Marty Lynn Thompson
Jun 18, 2008
Martha "Marty" Lynn Thompson, 51, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday night, June 18, 2008. She was the daughter of Clarence and Wanda (O\u0027Neil) Thompson; born August 19, 1956 in Bell California. Marty worked for several years as an in-home caregiver for the elderly. She was an avid reader, a collector of pigs-stuffed toys, figurines, etc.! But most of...
Delson Cox
Jun 17, 2008
, Jr.Delson Cox, Jr. passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Cottonwood, Arizona surrounded by his loved ones. Delson was born to Ruth and Delson Cox on June 19, 1926 in Liberty, Indiana. He loved playing basketball for the Liberty High School team and often returned to see his classmates during yearly reunions. He was a private in the United...
Valeda Claire Swett
Jun 16, 2008
Valeda Claire Swett, resident of Cottonwood, passed away in Flagstaff on June 16, 2008. She was 94 years old. She was the daughter of Albert Leo and Teresa Marie Sloper; born in Vail, Oregon on March 18, 1914. Valeda worked for Verde Grocery in Cottonwood and was a member of the Verde Baptist Church. She joins her husband, Raymond B....
Marguerite "Marge" Busche
Jun 16, 2008
Marguerite "Marge" Busche, 85, resident of Cottonwood, passed away at the Cottonwood Village on Monday, June 16, 2008. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph and Elizabeth Roos on July 4, 1922. After graduating from high school, Marge went on to further her education at the University of Minnesota. Professionally, worked and retired as a Bank Official in Flagstaff....
Tyler Ross Jiles
Jun 14, 2008
Tyler Ross Jiles, precious 6 week old son of Christopher Jiles and Rachel Townsend, passed away at home in Camp Verde on Saturday, June 14, 2008. His sweet touch will forever linger in the lives of those who loved him: His parents; sister, Alissa Renae Earles of Camp Verde; grandparents, Brenda Jiles-Rennie of Cottonwood, Ron and Holly Jiles of Cornville,...
Ernesto C. Apodaca
Jun 13, 2008
Ernesto C. Apodaca, age 80, passed away in his Clarkdale home on Friday, June 13, 2008. He was the son of Cipriano and Josefa (Contreras) Apodaca; born April 1, 1928 in Socorro, New Mexico. Ernesto served his country during WWII as a Corporal in the United States Army. For his dedicated service he was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and...
J. Fred Bonaker
Jun 13, 2008
J. Fred Bonaker, 93, a resident of Sedona Winds, died June 13, 2008. Born in Chicago in 1914, Fred is preceded in death by his wife, Ada; his daughter, Donna; his son, Jack; and his sister, June. Fred is survived by his daughter, SanDee Kinnen of Sedona; his son Peter of Denver; and 4 grandchildren, Jeremy, Chad, Genessee, and Paige....
Maria Rodriguez
Jun 13, 2008
Maria Rodriguez, 88, resident of Clarkdale, passed away at home on Friday, l June 13, 2008. She was born December 11, 1919 in Allison, New Mexico to Jesus Jose and Celsa (Garcia) Diaz. Maria was a member of the St. Cecilia Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a...
Fern Sturgeon
Jun 12, 2008
Fern Sturgeon, 84, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, died peacefully June 12, 2008 in Cottonwood. She was born November 28, 1923 to George and Elsie Sons in Oolitic, Indiana. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona with her family in 1960; spending most of her career in Retail Sales. After retiring in 1983, she and her late husband, James moved to...
Ethelmae Allin
Jun 12, 2008
Ethelmae Allin, 88, resident of Cornville, passed away at home on Thursday, June 12, 2008. She was the daughter of Julian and Carolyn (DeSossa) Schone; born May 4, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During her youth she attended and graduated from St. Augustine\u0027s Academy. She enjoyed shopping and target shooting. She is survived by her sons, Charles W. Allin with...
Thomas Edward Lowry
Jun 11, 2008
Thomas Edward Lowry, age 53, resident of Camp Verde, passed away in Cottonwood on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. He was the son of Joseph Edward and Annabelle (Johnson) Lowry; born June 18, 1954 in Ajo, Arizona. Thomas graduated from the Camp Verde High School and then went on to Kicking Horse Cooking School in Montana. He worked for the Yavapai-Apache...
Mary Kay Young
Jun 9, 2008
Mary Kay "Skeeter" Young, 77, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away at home on Monday June 9, 2008. She was born in Washington D.C. to Joseph Theodore and Mary Amos (Tumlin) Kinsley on December 7, 1930. She was a high school graduate of Falls Church Virginia, following which she attended Barry College in Florida. Skeeter lived her hobbies and interests...
Michael Wade Preston
Jun 9, 2008
Michael Wade Preston, age 48, resident of Cottonwood, was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 23, 1959. He was the loving son of Wade and Shirley Preston, and grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona. He moved to the Verde Valley 15 years ago. He leaves behind his devoted Parents, Wade and Shirley Preston of Cottonwood; his brother, Kenny Preston; nephews, Johnathan...
Nelda Marilyn "Lyn" Taft
Jun 8, 2008
Nelda Marilyn "Lyn" Taft, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Dobson House (Hospice) in Tempe, Arizona. Lyn was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada on July 29, 1930. She was the oldest daughter of the late Ellis W. and Kathleen (Dean) Liddle; and the wife of the late Howard Taft. Lyn graduated as a nurse in 1951;...
Ruth "Ann" Henke
Jun 2, 2008
Ruth Ann Henke, known and loved as Ann, resident of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the age of 62. Ann was the daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth Lappe; born in Jesup, Iowa on August 14, 1945. Ann was a loving and devoted wife and mother; who was proud to work within her own home. She also...
Larry Allen Welch
Jun 1, 2008
Larry Allen Welch March 9th, 1941 June 1st, 2008 2nd of 12 children born to Clifford and Nina Welch in Prescott, Arizona. Larry now joins his parents, sisters Marge and Nancy, brothers Dan, Mike and Jerry, that all went on before him. He leaves behind sisters Beth, Judy, Trish, Jeannie and Becky, brother Matt, extended family and friends to numerous...
Lee P. Hulsey
May 30, 2008
Lee P. Hulsey, 81, resident of Camp Verde, passed away at home on Saturday, May 30, 2008. He was the son of Solan M. Hulsey, Sr. and Lura (Keeton) Hulsey; born April 2, 1927 in Townley, Alabama. Lee was a WWII United States Navy Veteran holding the rank of Seaman Second Class on the V-6USNR and received the Victory Medal....
William Thomas Fisher
May 28, 2008
William Thomas Fisher, 7 year resident of Cornville, born July 27, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at St. Joseph\u0027s Hospital in Phoenix. He was 72 years old. Professionally William worked for and retired as a Custodian for a California College. Following which, William moved to Cornville where he made his final home. William had two great loves...
