Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
John H. Folan
Aug 7, 2021
John H. Folan, 73 of Cottonwood, died on August 7, 2021. He was born in Lynn, MA, the son of Lawrence and Mary Folan.
He retired to Arizona in 2004 and was a Software Design Engineer. John loved his golf game with friends at his favorite club Coyote Trails. He loved animals and rescued pets.
He is survived by his...
Shayna Tovah
Jul 31, 2021
Shayna Tovah passed away on the evening of July 31, 2021, with two of her sons by her side, at the age of 69. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 22, 1952 to Laurette and Stuart Berger.Shayna committed her life to helping humanity and the Earth community, and she touched many lives as a spiritual guide, teacher, youth...
Mary Jane Schultheis
Jul 25, 2021
Mary Jane Schultheis passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family on July 25, 2021. Mary Jane was born March 15,1937 to George and Mary Figures. She married Harvey, the love her life, on December 27, 1955. She is survived by her loving husband Harvey, 3 children, Mike (Sheila), Sandy (Rod), and Lynn (Al). She was...
Faith Marie Moore
Jul 24, 2021
Faith Marie Moore, 16 of Cottonwood, passed away July 24, 2021. She was born on June 17, 2005 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her parents Christopher and Katie Moore fell in love with her the moment they saw her.
Faith attended her freshman and sophomore years at Mingus Union High School in Cottonwood and was currently employed at Dairy Queen. Her...
Patricia Y. Bartmus
Jul 21, 2021
Patricia Y. Bartmus, 81, of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away at Verde Valley Medical Center on July 21, 2021. She was born on January 18, 1940, in Norman, Arkansas to John T. and Alice Hudgins South.
Patricia was a member of the Cottonwood Architectural Committee since the early 2000’s and she worked with Planning and Zoning. She served for many years...
Thomas Lewis Wilson
Jul 17, 2021
On April 27, 1993, in Phoenix, Arizona, Thomas Lewis Wilson (28), a beloved son, brother, father husband, and uncle was born to Miriam C. Ahawheta and Gram Monty Jackson Jr. He entered into eternal life on July 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by the ones he loved in Clarkdale, Arizona.
Thomas was known as a man who loved the...
Robert P. Powell
Jul 15, 2021
Robert P. Powell passed quietly and in the company and comfort of his children on July 15, 2021 after 91 well lived years. He leaves in grief and gratitude his children: Jeffrey, Donna Marie, Timothy (Donna Lynn) and Dennis and grandchildren Kyle and Jessica. He is also survived by his brother Henry Caruso, numerous nieces and nephews and grandchildren of...
David Louis Maple
Jul 15, 2021
David Louis Maple passed away suddenly on July 15, 2021.
He was born to Milford Damon Maple and Dorthy Celasti Bowers Maple in East Jackson Township, Pike County, Ohio on April 2, 1936. He was married to Carol Roberta Dewitt, (deceased 2008) on September 21, 1956; to whom were born four children, David Jr., Michael Robert, Mark Anthony, and Tamera...
Ellen L. Brooks
Jul 11, 2021
Ellen Pearce Brooks, 1944-2021 Ellen Louise Pearce Brooks passed away July 11, 2021 of vascular dementia in Cottonwood, Arizona at age 76. Ellen was born Oct. 19, 1944, to Marion Guild Pearce and William Earnest Pearce of Elmhurst, Ill. She is a 1962 graduate of York Community High School. Ellen earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Grinnell College...
Joyce Ann Pruitt Graves
Jul 4, 2021
Joyce Ann Pruitt Graves died at 86 in her sleep on July 4, 2021.
She is survived by Ralph and three children: Sharon Graves Sloan, Travis Mark Graves and wife Donna, and Thomas Lee Graves. She was blessed with two granddaughters: Meghan Sloan and Emily Graves, who filled her life with joy. Joyce lived in Sedona with her beloved...
Barbara Rasmussen
Jul 1, 2021
Barbara Rasmussen, 61 of Clarkdale, passed away on July 1, 2021 at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert. She was born on November 28, 1959 in New Jersey to Robert Thulin and Marilyn Messina. Barbara belonged to and sang in the choir at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Barbara attended Parsons School of Design from 1985 to 1987. She was a model,...
Carmen Ash
Jun 30, 2021
Carmen Theresa Dalia Ash, 80 passed away June 30, 2021, at her home in Clarkdale, Arizona. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on January 16, 1941, to Ralph and Carmen Dalia.
She moved to Phoenix at a very early age, and she graduated from Phoenix Union high school. Carmen married Bill at the age of 18. She quickly devoted...
Patricia C. Denholm
Jun 27, 2021
Patricia Carlene Denholm of Cottonwood was born on May 20, 1945 in Anderson, IN and entered into Heaven on June 27, 2021.
Patricia is survived by her husband Tony; children Ricky and Ronnie Michaelis, Rene and Tammy; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers Patty requested memorial donations to be made to Spirit of Martyrdom at www.spiritofmartyrdom.com
A...
William B. Bishop
Jun 25, 2021
William B. Bishop, 92 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on June 25, 2021. He was born on November 22, 1928 in Hiram, Arkansas to William Bishop and Thelma Ferrel.
William attended operating engineer trade school. He served his country in the Navy during WWII and received a bronze medal. He served on a Naval ship in the Philippines during...
Grayce E. Wilcox
Jun 22, 2021
Grayce E. Wilcox, 86 of Cottonwood, passed away on June 22, 2021 at home. She was born on January 17, 1935 in Roscommon, Michigan to Harold and Rose Luther.
Grayce was a real estate broker and owned Copper Canyon Reality.
Grayce belonged to Faith Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren immensely.
Grayce was preceded in death by her husband Ernest...
Mark A. Benassi
May 31, 2021
Mark A. Benassi, 45, of Cottonwood, passed away May 31. He was born February 19, 1976 in Phoenix, the son of Luciano and Rose Benassi. Mark was a kind and caring person. He was always willing to help the less fortunate with his limited means. He leaves his parents, Luciano and Rose Benassi of Arizona, two sons, Andrew Michael Benassi...
Tanisha Shantelle Kinsey
May 28, 2021
Tanisha Shantelle Kinsey, 28, of Camp Verde, Arizona passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1993, in Cottonwood, Arizona to Mark Wade Tapija, Sr. and Melissa Kinsey.
Tanisha attended Cholla Elementary through 8th grade and then attended Moon Valley High School through 12th grade. She was employed at Yavapai Apache Marketplace. She enjoyed walking,...
Justino "Tino" Encisco
May 26, 2021
Justino (Tino) Y. Encisco passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2021. He was born July 14, 1934 to Emmanuel and Carmen Encisco in Flagstaff, Arizona. Tino grew up in Flagstaff, attending local schools. He attended Arizona College (NAU) studying music and education, graduating in 1958. After his graduation, he married his best friend...
Lois L. Lombardi
May 23, 2021
Lois L. Lombardi, 85 of Cornville, passed away at her home on Sunday May 23rd. She was born July 1, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY. Lois loved being a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.
Lois married Anthony Lombardi in 1954 and he proceeded her in death on August 31, 2010. When it was time to retire, they chose to move to...
George Siler Jr.
May 13, 2021
George Siler Jr., 74 of Cottonwood, passed away on May 13, 2021. He was born on June 24, 1947 in Madison, WI to George Sr. and Rosalie Siler.
George served his country in the Navy during Vietnam. When he returned home, he worked for the Clemenceau Water Works Company and became their Vice President. He became the owner of Wort’s...
