Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Michael Charles
May 6, 2008
Michael Charles, 55, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was the son of Oland and Lola (Freeman) Charles; born July 31, 1952 in Houston, Texas. Michael was a graduate of Sierra Madre High School, in California. Michael worked as a Mechanical and Avionics Engineer; a balloon pilot; as well as in computer design. Michael was...
Joe Frew
May 5, 2008
Joe Frew, 64, resident of Cottonwood, passed away in Bridgeport on Monday, May 5, 2008. He was the son of Eva Hankins; born December 23, 1943 in Phoenix; where he remained throughout his childhood. Professionally, Joe was self-employed as a printer and owner of Top Graphics. On a personal level, Joe enjoyed river rafting, hiking, spending time with family and...
Grace Jewell Voorhees
May 3, 2008
Grace Jewel Voorhees, 86, resident of Lake Montezuma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Country Ranch in Cottonwood. She was born to Elkanah and Mary Angie (Read) Babcock on January 27, 1922 in Phoenix; where she grew up and was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School. Grace was an accomplished seamstress and quilter....
Margaret S. MacKintosh Hutmacher
May 3, 2008
Margaret Scott MacKintosh Hutmacher - 95 Blessed years of age, passed peacefully and went to rejoin the love of her life - her late husband, John \u0027Jack\u0027 Hutmacher on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from her home in the Village of Oak Creek she loved so dearly in Rancho Rojo. Margaret was continually attended by her loving family, care givers and...
Gayland L. Clarke
May 3, 2008
Gayland L. Clarke, age 83, resident of Benson, Arizona passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2008 in Cottonwood. He was the son of George Edward and Eleanor McDermott Clarke; born September 17, 1924 in Defiance, Ohio. Gayland attended and graduated High School in Pontiac, Michigan (1938-1942). Gayland worked as a papermaker with Ponperos Paper Products in Flagstaff from 1965-1980. He...
Clara May Redding
May 1, 2008
Clara May Redding, resident of Tucson, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Cottonwood. She was 91 years old. Clara was born January 6, 1917 in Kingman, Kansas to George and Goldie Acridge. Professionally, Clara worked for the Sunnyside School District as the Cafeteria Manager. She is preceded in death by her husband, Malley B. Redding; her son, Clifford...
Richard L. Wamsley
Apr 30, 2008
Richard L. Wamsley, born January 14, 1922 passed away at Kachina Point Health Center in Sedona, Arizona on Wednesday April 30th after a long illness. Richard was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and grew up in Lock Haven Pennsylvania. He graduated from Haven High School and from Penn State University in Industrial Engineering. He left in 1943 and served...
Henry Eredia Rivero
Apr 28, 2008
Henry Eredia Rivero, 67, born and raised, and current resident of Clarkdale, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008. He was July 1, 1941; son of Juana "Jennie" Mendoza. Henry served in the Army National Guard. Throughout his professional life worked for the Forest Service in Rimrock; the Phoenix Cement Plant; and the City of Clarkdale. His hobbies includes fishing...
Wilbert "Bill" Frank Eckenrod
Apr 27, 2008
Wilbert Frank "Bill" Eckenrod, resident of Clarkdale, passed away in the Village of Oak Creek on April 27, 2008 at the age of 82. Bill was the son of Francis Marshall and Rachael (Dougherty) Eckenrod. He was born January 24, 1926 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Bill was proud to have served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He was...
Naomi Ann Parrish
Apr 25, 2008
Naomi Ann Parrish, age 72, resident of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008. She was born September 13, 1935 in Rosston, Oklahoma to Sol Francis and Sarah Ellen (Slade) Hickman. Naomi loved sewing; the beautiful creations she leaves behind will be cherished - as was she. Naomi is preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Johnson. She...
Mitri E. Migdalene
Apr 24, 2008
Mitri E. Migdalene, 63, of Cottonwood died April 24. He was born June 22, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Edward and Sadie Migdalene. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Migdalene was a police officer for the New York City Police Department, retiting in 1989. He leaves his wife, Victoria; a son Jerry Tate;...
Delores Jean Wombacher
Apr 21, 2008
Delores Jean Wombacher, 63, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008. She was the daughter of Orval and Margaret Ohlwiler; born October 13, 1944 in Cottonwood. Delores was a graduate of Ajo High School and then attended the State Board of Cosmetology in Phoenix. Over the last 38 years Delores has owned three successful beauty salons and...
William B. "Bill" Fanter
Apr 21, 2008
William B. "Bill" Fanter, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008. He was born in Bakersfield, California on July 24, 1934 to Edward Eugene and Bertha S. (Gleckier) Fanter. During his childhood and teenage years Bill attended the Ceres, California schools. Following which he furthered his education at the Modest Jr. College. Bill also served his country...
Jean Ellen Bronleewe
Apr 21, 2008
Jean Ellen Bronleewe, 66 years old, passed away at her home in Camp Verde on Monday, April 21, 2008. She was born on February 3, 1942 to John and Evadene (Stedjee) Jacoby in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a youngster her family moved to Yuma, Arizona, where Jean graduated from High School. She graduated from Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois with a...
Dorothy D. Smith
Apr 20, 2008
Dorothy D. Smith, resident of Lake Montezuma, passed away in Cottonwood on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the age of 97. She was born November 3, 1910; the daughter of Wesley and Genetta McKinney; born and raised in Hinton, West Virginia, where she graduated from the local high school. Dorothy was the Bailiff in Phoenix, Arizona for the Judges visiting...
Robert Paul Brigide
Apr 20, 2008
Robert Paul Brigide, 59, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008. He was born November 19, 1948 in Dubois, Pennsylvania to Aldo and Eileen (Salada) Brigide. After graduating from high school, Robert went on to receive his education in computer science. Following which, he worked as a computer Supervisor at the University of Maryland. Robert enjoyed photography,...
John Kovacovich
Apr 18, 2008
John Kovacovich, 84, resident of Cornville; and life-long resident of the Verde Valley, passed away at Sedona Winds on Friday, April 18, 2008. He was the son of Nick and Manda (Balen) Kovacovich and was born in Middle Verde, Arizona on January 6, 1924. John was a WWII Navy Veteran, where he served as an Aviation Ordnance Man in the...
Robert I. Crawford
Apr 17, 2008
Robert I. Crawford, 78, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, Aoril 17, 2008. He was born December 8, 1930 in Bessmer, Michigan to Edmund A. and F. Alice (Chapman) Crawford. Robert received his Doctorates of Medicine from the University of Michigan. Following which he worked for a number of facilities throughout his life; including, Traverse City Regional Psychiatic Hospital,...
Harley William Guinn
Apr 16, 2008
Harley William Guinn, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, Arizona of natural causes. He was 83 years old. Harley was born to Daniel Webster Guinn and Easter Hazel (Newton) Guinn on the 17th of August 1924 in Paden, Oklahoma. Harley joined the...
Esther J. Lacey
Apr 16, 2008
Esther J. Lacey, 83, life-long resident of Arizona and current resident of Camp Verde, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. She was born on February 11, 1925 to Alexander and Ethel (Gray) Strange. Esther was very gifted with creativity; she loved writing poetry, and eventually compiled a book of her poems- several...
