Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Furn D. Brewer
Jul 5, 2006
Furn D. Brewer, 93, lifetime resident of Arizona, and local resident of Cornville, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at his home. Furn was the son of Charley Brewer and Lydia (Nail) Brewer. He was born on December 26, 1912 in Phoenix, Arizona. Furn was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during WWII....
Bob Burrow
Jul 5, 2006
Bob Burrow, 91, resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away in Cottonwood, Arizona on Wednesday, July 5, 2006. He was born on May 25, 1915 to John Franklin and Katie Ann (Farris) Burrow in Ada, Oklahoma; where he grew up. In 1934, and at the young age of 19, Bob met Cecile Jones, whom he married and shared the next...
Theodore "Ted" Henry Ockrassa
Jul 1, 2006
Theodore "Ted" Henry Ockrassa, 87, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006. Ted was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 5, 1918 to Hebert and Estelle M. (Hanft) Ockrassa. Ted was employed with the U.S. Government as a Forest Timber Salesman out of Alpine and Washington State. Ted was a member of the Lutheran faith. He...
Joyce Anne Reynolds
Jul 1, 2006
Joyce Anne Reynolds, 87, resident of Cornville, AZ, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006. She was born on November 19, 1918 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Clinton Ray and Cora H. Crank. Joyce was an educator for the American Cancer Society in San Diego, California. Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a nurturing caregiver and friend to many....
James E. Elmer, Sr.
Jun 27, 2006
James Edward Elmer, Sr., 84, of Elmersville, died June 27, 2006. James was the oldest of three sons of Jessie Jeanette and Jesse James Elmer, who were early pioneers to the Sedona area, homesteading on the lower Red Rock Loop Road. During World War II, while serving in the Marine Corps, James met his wife Antoinette in Chicago, where they...
J. A. Baker
Jun 23, 2006
J.A. Baker, 80, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006. He was born on August 29, 1925 to Benjamin and Pearl Baker in Taft, Arkansas. Mr. Baker served his country during World War II as an E-6 Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was the owner of J.A. Baker Construction; building in Sedona, Camp...
Doris Marie Hills
Jun 20, 2006
Doris Marie Hills Born in Chicago, Illinois on Sept. 25, 1926 Departed on June 20, 2006 and resided in Rimrock, AZ. Doris Marie Hills, 79, resident of Rimrock, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2006. She was born on September 25, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois to Vernon and Esther (Blom) Knudson. Doris lived in the same neighborhood as her future...
Bessie Rosabelle Schwartz
Jun 20, 2006
Bessie Rosabelle Schwartz, 76, resident of Cornville, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Bessie was born on September 1, 1929 in Nashville, North Carolina to William and Lena (Matthews) Greene. Bessie and her family owned and operated a restaurant in Rockford, Illinois. Bessie worked for Basha\u0027s for 26 years in the Bakery; working at all three Verde Valley locations;...
Jesus A. Carrillo
Jun 15, 2006
Jesus A. Carrillo, 92, resident of Centerville, Arizona, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2006. Jesus was born in Mexico on July 18, 1913. He was the son of Ernesto and Crisanta Garcia Carrillo. As a child, Jesus attended the schools in Jerome, Arizona, and as an adult, he worked for the Jerome Copper Mine for 25 years, and then worked...
Joyce E. Campbell
Jun 14, 2006
Joyce E. Campbell, 79, resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Joyce was born on July 16, 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Luke in Greenbay, Wisconsin, where she grew up; attending the local schools and graduating High School. It was also in Greenbay that she married and then...
Delbert F. Coon
Jun 14, 2006
Delbert "Dale" F. Coon, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at home with his family by his side. Dale was a native of the Verde Valley. He was born at the Coon Ranch on Sycamore Road in Clarkdale. He was the youngest child of Elbert and Mercy Ellen Coon. Dale is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sybil...
Robert F. Bauman
Jun 13, 2006
Robert F. Bauman, 82, resident of Clarkdale, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Robert was born on June 19, 1923 to Eno and Esther Bauman in Defiance, Ohio. Robert was a graduate of Libbey High School and then furthered his education at the University of Toledo, where he received his Doctor of Law. Robert lived in Toledo from 1923-2000,...
Raynell Patterson Fenley
Jun 8, 2006
Raynell \u0027Pat\u0027 Patterson, 83, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006 with her daughter by her side. Pat was born on November 10, 1922 in Orangeville, Texas to Roscoe O. and Susan B. (Wilson) Patterson. Pat grew up in Trenton, Texas, where she attended the local grade school and high school. Following high school, Pat attended a...
Ruth Ann Williams
Jun 8, 2006
Ruth Ann Williams, 61, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2006. Ruth was born on July 15, 1944 in Phoenix, AZ, to Thomas Leonard and Marjorie Jean (Harlan) Sexton. Ruth graduated in 1962 from Mingus Union High School in Jerome, AZ, following which, she moved to Flagstaff, AZ where she attended Northern Arizona University and received...
Marsha Aliceson McDavid
Jun 6, 2006
Marsha Aliceson McDavid, 48, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away in Sedona, Arizona on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. She was born on May 1, 1958 in Bladensburg, MD, to James R. and Jean A. McDavid. Marsha graduated from Glendale High School. Marsha is the founder and director of A.S.A.P. Placement Services, which provides employment opportunities for the disabled. Marsha enjoyed...
Kenneth M. McGowan
Jun 4, 2006
Kenneth (Kenny) McGowan, 69, resident of Cottonwood, AZ. passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2006. Kenny was born March3, 2006 in Lubbock, TX. Kenny attended Wilson High School in St. Paul. He also served his country in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. Kenny was an inventor and entrepreneur, as well as employed with AT\u0026T, from which he...
Charles Campos
Jun 3, 2006
Charles \u0027Chuck\u0027 Campos, 78, Resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006. Chuck was born in Gary, Indiana, on March 12, 1928 to Serafine and Marceline (Garcia) Campos. Chuck served his country in the U.S. Army. After which, he worked as a car dealer; as well as with finance and insurance. Chuck was also the owner and operator...
Douglas William Olson
Jun 3, 2006
Douglas William Olson, 64 years of age and resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away at home on Saturday, June 3, 2006. Douglas was born to Earl Alfonso and Verna Cecelia Olson on May 7, 1942. He was born in Gonvick, Minnesota, where he attended Gonvick Elementary. At a young age, his family moved to the Phoenix area, where he...
James Elmer Emmons
May 29, 2006
Col. James E. Emmons, M.D., F.A.C.S. July 9, 1935 - May 29, 2006 Certa Bonum Certamen - "Fight the Good Fight" Dr. James Emmons was summoned from this world on Memorial Day to take the place prepared for him in Heaven by our Lord, Jesus Christ. After a brief, but courageous, battle with cancer Dr. Emmons was set free at...
James E. Moody
May 28, 2006
James E. Moody, 94, Resident of Lake Montezuma, Arizona, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2006. James was born on March 7, 1912 in Strawberry, Arkansas to Marion and Lee Moody. James was employed with the Santa Fe Railroad and the Rialto School District, of which both are located in California. James enjoyed Camping, hunting, baseball and woodworking. James leaves behind...
