Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
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...
Charles V. Earl
May 28, 2008
Charles V. Earl, 86, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. He was born in Boyne City, Michigan on August 24, 1921. Charles received his Masters Degree from the Arizona State University; following which he dedicated his life to teaching in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Charles was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church in Phoenix, Arizona....
"Byrl" Albert B. Johnson
May 27, 2008
Albert Byrl Johnson, known and loved by all as "Byrl", resident of Lake Montezuma passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Sedona Winds Assisted Living in Sedona. Byrl was 96 years of age. He was the son of Albert D. and Myra (Reed) Johnson. He was born January 1, 1912 in Vinton, Iowa; where he grew up and...
Daniel Steve Apponyi
May 27, 2008
Daniel S. Apponyi, 61, resident of Camp Verde, passed away at the Flagstaff Medical Center on May 27, 2008. He was the son of Steve and Sue (Puskar) Apponyi; born July 4, 1946 in Granite City, Illinois. Daniel worked for TWA out of St. Louis, Missouri from 1967-2001. Following which he moved to Arizona and then worked for the Cliff...
Danny Rhodes
May 23, 2008
Danny Rhodes, 58, of Cottonwood, Arizona died on Friday, May 23rd at the Verde Valley Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1950 in Cairo, Illinois to Oelin "Speedy" and Joni (Knight) Rhodes. After graduating from West Monroe High School; Danny went on, and graduated from Northwest Louisiana University receiving a Bachelor\u0027s degree. He was a professional musician having performed...
Danny Rhodes
May 23, 2008
The first of three memorial services for Cottonwood musician Danny Rhodes will be Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m., on the softball fields at Riverfront Park. Rhodes died Friday, May 23, 9:18 p.m., at Verde Valley Medical Center. He was 58 years old. "Because Danny was so loved and had friends across the country, we will be holding memorial services in...
Jerry Belter
May 23, 2008
Jerry Belter, 65, of Cottonwood died May 23. He was born June 28, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Marie Belter. He attended Round Lake High School and went on to printing school to learn his trade as a lithographer. He served in Army. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping and boating. He enjoyed home remodeling and...
Lillian L. Van Gorder
May 20, 2008
Lillian L. Van Gorder, resident of Cottonwood, passed away in Sedona on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the age of 98! She was born In Marengo, Iowa on July 28, 1909. She was the daughter of Carroll E. Lewis and Ruth Cozier (Dewey) Lewis. Lillian was very active in her community; she was the successful owner of a Lillian\u0027s Sweet...
Marianne Alford
May 19, 2008
Marianne Alford, 68, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008. She was born March 15, 1940 in Passaic, New Jersey to Harry and Leona Housten. Marianne attended Rutherford High School; after which, she received her Associates Degree from Southwestern College. Not only on a professional level did Marianne work as an assistant for special needs high school...
Consuelo Orozco
May 17, 2008
Consuelo Orozco, 74, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2008. She was born in Durango, Mexico on August 17, 1934 to Roman Orozco and Juliana (Amador) Orozco. Consuelo found her greatest joys as a housewife and mother. She also enjoyed gardening- including flowers, plants, vegetables and fruits. A Visitation will take place at Westcott Funeral Home on...
