Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Virginia Hunsaker
Jul 28, 2006
Virginia Kay Blackburn Hunsaker, 65, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006. She was born on August 6, 1940 in Wickenburg, Arizona to Byron Lavelle Blackburn and Virginia May Kershaw. Virginia - also known as \u0027Kay\u0027 to her family and friends - spent most of her life in the valley with dreams of four seasons, a love...
Eunice Krohn Gould
Jul 28, 2006
Eunice Krohn Gould passed away July 28, 2006 in Camp Verde, Arizona. She was born June 22, 1913 in Cibola, Arizona, the third child of Albert and Emily Krohn. She was 93. Eunice leaves two sons, Gordon Bradley (Marilyn) and Ronald Bradley (Katherine); both of Cottonwood; six Grandchildren; 14 Great-grandchildren; and 23 Great-great grandchildren. During her lifetime, she worked at...
Jackie Stephens
Jul 28, 2006
Jackie Stephens, 71, resident of Clarkdale, Arizona, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Stephens was born and raised in Detroit, MI, on April 15, 1935 to John and Mercia (Finnigan) Graham. After his marriage to her husband, Richard Stephens, they traveled over the South and Southwest working in construction until Dick\u0027s retirement in 1988. Afterwhich, they...
Gloria Shanahan Lawhon
Jul 27, 2006
Gloria S. Lawhon, 80, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2006 in Prescott, Arizona. Gloria was born on May 20, 1926 in Rochester, New York to Joseph and Gertrude (Burke) Shanahan. On a professional level, Gloria worked on Wall Street and later continued on in data entry; but on a personal level, Gloria loved to read...
Kristine M. Ritter
Jul 27, 2006
Kristine M. Ritter, age 37, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006. She was born on September 30, 1968 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kristine is the daughter of Jane Ritter. Kristine was a graduate of Mingus Union High School, following which, she attended classes at Yavapai College. She worked at no-kill animal shelters, where she could love and...
Pauline M. Azbill
Jul 27, 2006
Pauline M. Azbill, age 92, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Kachina Point in the Village of Oak Creek-Sedona, Arizona. She was born on July 27, 1914 in Sweetwater, Texas to John and Nora Nunn. Pauline worked with her husband, Doctor Azbill, D.D.M., as a dental assistant. She was also a versatile musician. Pauline...
James Lester Boyd
Jul 26, 2006
James Lester Boyd, resident of Cornville, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - his 85th birthday. He was born July 26, 1921 in Bridgeport-Cottonwood, Arizona to James F. and Myrtle J. (Mickle) Boyd. During his youth, James proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Professionally; James worked as Lead Jet Engine Mechanic for United Airlines for 40...
Dorothy Carlson
Jul 25, 2006
Dorothy Carlson, 76, resident of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 25, 2006. She was born in Mendota, Illinois on February 3, 1930 to George and Alice (Sandberger) Wilhelm. Dorothy always possessed good work ethics; while in High School she had a job of de-tussling corn. Following High School, she attended the Lutheran School of Nursing...
Virtue Bressin Gerrish
Jul 25, 2006
Virtue B. Gerrish, 92, resident of Village of Oak Creek-Sedona, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at her home. Virtue was born on March 16, 1914 to Louis Joseph and Elsie (Bond) Bressin in Big Rapids, Michigan. Virtue served her country during WWII as Lieutenant and Nurse for the United States Army. Virtue enjoyed traveling, reading and golfing. She...
Leevi Dawn Bamber
Jul 24, 2006
Leevi Dawn Bamber, 33, resident of Centerville, Arizona, passed away July 21, 2006. Leevi was born on June 2, 1973 to Rick Bamber and Sherry (McMahon) Bamber in Great Falls, Montana. Leevi attended Mingus Union High School in Cottonwood, Arizona and Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Leevi was a beautiful artist, a designer and seamstress. She loved...
June Elizabeth Wingfield
Jul 23, 2006
June Elizabeth Winfield, 77, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed on from this world to meet her Lord at 10:15am on Sunday, July 23, 2006. June was born on June 1, 1929 in California, and soon after, when she was just a toddler, she came to Arizona with her family and has resided within state ever since. June was an only...
Mary Deliah Eckenrod
Jul 23, 2006
Mary Deliah Eckenrod, 85, usual resident of Clarkdale, Arizona passed away in Camp Verde, Arizona on Sunday, July 23, 2006. Mary was born on August 18, 1920 in Rosemont, West Virginia to Ellsworth and Dosia (Conrad) Matthews. Mary was a life member of: V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 6739 in Camp Verde, AZ; American Legion Auxiliary Chapter #25 in Cottonwood, AZ; and...
Albert J. Barboa
Jul 22, 2006
Albert J. Barboa, 41, resident of Clarkdale, Arizona, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006 in Prescott, Arizona. Albert was born on August 16, 1964 in Costa Mesa, California. He graduated High School in Cottonwood, Arizona from Mingus Union High School, following which; he found employment with the school district as a custodial engineer. He was a member of St. Cecilia...
Everett K. Lodge
Jul 22, 2006
Everett K. Lodge, 87, of Lake Montezuma died July 22. He was born May 13, 1919 in Connecticut, the son of Edwin R. and Olive Lodge. Mr. Lodge owned the Triple L Liquors in Lake Montezuma. He was one of the founders of Montezuma-Rimrock Fire Department in 1969. The ambulance service started in 1971. In 1972, he became Fire Chief...
Rochelle "Shell" Vignetti-Vaughan
Jul 21, 2006
Rochelle "Shell" Anne Vignetti-Vaughan, 56, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, born January 12, 1950 to Eleanor Martel and Angelo J. Vignetti in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, where she attended both elementary and high school, graduating in 1968. She was a pianist, but also played the saxophone in the junior and senior bands and was a member of the high school honor society. Shell's...
Bette Louise Hille
Jul 21, 2006
Bette Louise Hille, 82, resident of Oak Creek Valley in Cornville, Arizona, passed away at home, with her family by her side, on Friday, July 21, 2006. Bette was born on June 2, 1924 in St. Louise, Missouri to Weber and Louise (McDonald) Thomas. Bette was a graduate of Webster Groves High School. Afterwards, Bette attended Miss Hickey's Business School...
Aaron Ray Poseyesva
Jul 20, 2006
Aaron Ray Poseyesva, age 73, resident of Clarkdale, Arizona, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 at his home with his family by his side. Aaron was born on December 15, 1932 in Mishongnovi Village, Arizona to Raymond and Verna (Mike) Poseyesva. Aaron worked as a Journeyman in 1971, and later became self-employed as a handyman. Aaaron loved carving and also...
Thola Dee Settle Daniels
Jul 20, 2006
Thola Dee Settle Daniels died suddenly on July 20, 2006 at 86 years old. She was preceded in death by J. Graham Daniels, her husband and childhood sweetheart, and her brother Bob Settle. She was born in Independence, MO and lived in CA, IL, OK, UT, CO, and AZ throughout her life. She was a loving, caring and involved mother,...
John William Trainer
Jul 20, 2006
John William Trainer, age 81, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on July 26, 1924 to Thomas and Augusta Trainer in Chicago, Illinois, where he grew up and spent much of his life. As a young man, John served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. As an...
John Oesdean
Jul 18, 2006
John Oesdean, 83, current resident of Clarkdale, Arizona and former resident of Sedona, Arizona for 21 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2006. John was born August 4, 1922 in Alliance, Ohio to Onsie "Dan" and Elizabeth Oesdean. After graduating from high school, John attended 3 years of Trade School. John also served his country during WWII as a...
