Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
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...
Gary M. Redlin, Sr.
May 16, 2008
Gary M. Redlin, Sr., 64 resident of Rimrock passed away on Friday, May 16, 2008. He was born on February 24, 1944 in Watertown, South Dakota. Gary attended the University of South Dakota. He was also a United States Air Force Veteran. Professionally, he worked for BDR Transport as a truck driver. He was a member of the First Baptist...
Amy Mae (Pace) Speer
May 16, 2008
Amy Mae (Pace) Speer of Sedona, Arizona, died May 16, 2008 at Kachina Point Health Care. She was born February 5, 1925 in Bedford, Indiana to William A. and Louise (Quigley) Pace. She was a graduate of Bedford High School. She was a resident of Lawrence County, Indiana for most of her life and was a member of Mundell Christian...
Eva Jacques
May 14, 2008
Eva Jacques, 88, resident of Cottonwood, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on October 15, 1919. She was the daughter of Amie and Marion (Quellete) Cagne. Eva was employed as a shoe shop worker in Somersworth, New Hampshire; and a member of the Jehovah\u0027s Witnesses. She is preceded in death...
Joseph Clarkson
May 13, 2008
Joseph E. Clarkson, age 73, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. He was the son of James A. and Victoria H. (Campion) Clarkson; born in Fall River, Massachusetts on January 2, 1935. Joseph attended Diamond Vocational and became a Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic and Entrepreneur. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served his country...
Alice Marie Holgate
May 12, 2008
Alice Marie Holgate, age 90, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Camp Verde. She was the daughter of Ernest W. and Ethel B. (Smith) Pender; born April 5, 1918 in Anacortes, Washington. Alice was a gracious, kind woman; and throughout her career as a Registered Nurse these qualities were revealed. Her true passion and life\u0027s...
Hugh Cameron Barefoot
May 12, 2008
Hugh Cameron Barefoot, resident of Rimrock, born September 2, 1921, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008. Cameron was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and spent his tour of duty as an Instructor for teaching mechanics on engines and aircraft. At this time, he was asked to instruct the first all black class...
David Roland Leland
May 12, 2008
David Rowland Leland, 68, resident of Cornville, passed away on Monday May 12, 2008 in Phoenix. He was the son of Howard and Beatrice (Hunt) Leland; born October 3, 1939 in Ravenna, Ohio. David was a U.S. Air Force Veteran; a Gunsmith and life long member of the NRA. David loved to go hunting. David leaves behind his wife of...
June Getty Barnes
May 12, 2008
June Getty Barnes, 80, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008 in Prescott. She was born on June 23, 1927 to James and Irene Isabel (Bossow) Getty in Spring Lake, New Jersey. June is a 1944 graduate of New Brunswick High School; and a U. S. Navy Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict as TESN. June...
Virginia Kavulish
May 8, 2008
Virginia Kavulish, 90, resident of Cottonwood, born August 12, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, passed away at home on Thursday, May 8, 2008. She was the mother of Kim Kavulish, Richard Kavulish, and Terilyn Platt; grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 7; and great-great-grandmother of 1 all of whom survive her. Virginia enjoyed sewing, dancing, and was a wonderful gardener. No local...
Dorsey "Lee" Lukens
May 8, 2008
Dorsey "Lee" Lukens, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the age of 76. He was born in Bartlett, Oregon on March 27, 1932 to Lloyd and Bernice (Harvey) Lukens. Lee was a graduate of NAPA High School; who then furthered his education as an electrician. He also served as a Seaman First Class during the...
Rosemarie Molinari
May 7, 2008
Rosemarie Molinari, 74, resident of Cottonwood, passed away in Cottonwood Village on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She was the daughter of James and Marie Fricker; born November 30, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School. In 1954 Rosemarie married Charles G. Molinari. She and her family moved to Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania in 1971; and...
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....
