Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Billy Joe Hale
Jan 28, 2025
Billy Joe “Bill” Hale Dec. 8, 1938 — Jan. 28, 2025
Billy Joe Hale, 86, of Cornville, Arizona, passed away on Jan. 28, 2025. Born on Dec. 8, 1938, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Bill lived a life marked by resilience, kindness and a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank, and his...
Chance Schiffer
Jan 24, 2025
Chance Schiffer, of Flagstaff, passed away on January 24, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1991 to Dirk Schiffer and Suzanne Schiffer.
Chance attended Mingus Union High School. He was a certified body trainer. He enjoyed music, skateboarding, hiking, biking and of course forever faithful to the 49ers!
Chance is survived by his mother Suzanne; his father Dirk; brother Ian Schiffer;...
JoEllin Lorraine Waters Dahlin
Jan 17, 2025
JoEllin Lorraine Waters Dahlin, born June 30, 1954, in Tooele, Utah, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Cottonwood, Arizona, with her loving children by her side. She leaves behind her three sons, Jack, James (Marco), and Joey (Tiffany), along with her treasured granddaughter Addison, and her two sisters, Janelle and Julianne. In...
David Daniel DeWolfe
Jan 14, 2025
David Daniel DeWolfe, of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025, at the age of 89. Born August 12, 1935, in Waltham, MA, to Joseph DeWolfe and Mary Bennett, David spent his childhood in Waltham, attending Waltham High School. He later earned a bachelor’s degree from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Following college, David...
Marilyn Kay Swisher
Jan 8, 2025
Marilyn Kay (Fulton) Swisher, aged 71, passed away unexpectedly on January 8th 2025 at home in Clarkdale, Az. She was born on May 9th, 1953 in Kansas City, Kansas. First child of Boyd Fulton and Betty Jo (Coonce) Fulton.
Marilyn attended Wyandotte High School in Kansas City Kansas and graduated in 1971. Marilyn loved debate in high school and spent many...
Arlene Joyce Doney Penhallegon
Jan 3, 2025
Arlene Joyce Doney Penhallegon
May 13, 1935 – Jan 3, 2025
Beloved sister, aunt and friend, Arlene Penhallegon passed away at the age of 89 after a brief illness. Heaven has received another cowgirl to liven things up!
Born May 13, 1935 in Havre, Montana. Arlene was raised in Chinook and loved riding on her grandfather’s and neighbors’ ranches. Horses and art were...
Gale Leslie
Dec 30, 2024
Gale A. Leslie, born on March 22, 1950, in New Mexico, spread joy and warmth to all who knew her until her peaceful passing on December 30, 2024. Gale leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, cherished by her devoted husband of 44 years, Bill Leslie, their son Dan and daughter-in-law Luanna, and her two beloved grandchildren, Savannah and...
Daniel Hardy Stephens
Dec 27, 2024
Daniel “Dan/Danny” Stephens, a devoted Christian, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather (POP), educator, and friend, entered his eternal home on December 27, 2024. His 79 years on earth were marked by unwavering faith, selfless service, and deep love for his family, friends, and community.
Born in 1945 to Venita and Eugene Stephens in Safford, Arizona. Dan dedicated over 30 years to...
Florence Hazel Whittier
Dec 26, 2024
Hazel “Florence” Whittier, of Rimrock, Arizona, passed away on the morning of December 26, 2024, at the Sedona Winds Assisted Living facility in Sedona, Arizona and is now with her Creator for eternity.
Proceeded in death by her husband of 47 years, Fred H Whittier III, her parents Robert L and Frances T Burns, her sisters and brothers-in-law Elizabeth J (Betty)...
G Tom Henry
Dec 24, 2024
G Tom Henry, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born in Globe, Arizona to the late George T Henry and Margerite Tomlin.
He is survived by his children, daughter Vicki Henry Rawlinson, sons, Terry Henry and Todd Henry. Grandchildren, Ryan Rawlinson, Megan Rawlinson, Angelica Henry, Brianna Henry,...
Lorri A Gunn
Dec 15, 2024
Lorri Gunn died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 15, 2024. She was an unforgettable presence who touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. Her wonder, curiosity and joy remained that of a 3-year-old for most of her life due to developmental challenges beginning at birth.
Lorri loved music, dancing, ice cream, going to “school” and her family....
Dora Dee Taggart
Dec 14, 2024
Dora D. Taggart
September 28th, 1947 – December 13th, 2024
Born Dora Richardson, the middle child of Joe and Carolyn Richardson, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Dora passed peacefully with her husband of 55 years by her side. In 1962, Dora’s family moved to Globe/Miami AZ. Dora decided in middle school to become a nurse, and in high school, took the challenging courses...
Pamela Oxendale
Dec 14, 2024
Pamela June Oxendale was born on June 23, 1954 in Houston, Texas to Paul and Ruby Orr.
Pam attended multiple military base schools and graduated Westwood High School in Mesa, Arizona. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree after 4 years from Arizona State University in 1977.
She pursued her love of teaching serving in public schools and also published two Novels; The...
Michael Alan Stillion
Dec 12, 2024
Michael Alan Stillion passed away on December 12, 2024. Mike was the youngest of five children, brother to sisters Sharon Bochman, Nancy (Dale) Koontz, Barbara Podsiadly, and Debbie (Tim) Post, who all loved him greatly. He was known affectionally as “Uncle Mike” to six nieces, three nephews, five great-nieces, three great-nephews, one great-great niece, and three great-great nephews. He was...
Julie Masters
Dec 9, 2024
Julie Masters, 88 of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday December 6, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1936 in Magdalena, Mexico to Mary Ruiz. Julie worked various jobs throughout her life. She worked as a cashier at a grocery store and sold Avon and later Mary Kay cosmetics. She also worked the student store at her children’s high school....
Victoria Lenoir Barber
Dec 7, 2024
Victoria Lenoir Barber, born on September 8, 1972, in Walnut Creek, California, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Cottonwood, Arizona. She was a beloved daughter, cherished friend, and a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Victoria is survived by her loving mother, Patricia Marshall, and her father, Paul Barber and his wife, Linda. Her...
Cruz Larry Esparza
Nov 29, 2024
Cruz Larry Esparza, 72 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 29, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1952 in San Bernadino, CA to Anthony and Margaret Esparza.
Larry attended Chaffey Highschool. He worked for and retired from Smiths and Frys Grocery Stores.
Larry enjoyed fishing, target shooting, model making, bike riding and was a gun and car enthusiast.
Larry was preceded in...
Marjorie Bennett Harwell
Nov 23, 2024
Marjorie Bennett Harwell, 94 of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on November 23, 2024 in Cottonwood. She was born on October 17, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island to George and Margaret (Martin) Bennett. Her mother was the first Rhode Island Mother of the Year in 1947.
She married William E. Harwell from Cape Girardeau, Missouri on September 21, 1950 in Cape Girardeau....
Frank Edmond Ogden II
Nov 17, 2024
Frank Edmond Ogden Il, 77, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born May 11, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa to the late Frank Byron Ogden Il and Carolyn Beebe Ogden.
Frank graduated from Mingus Union High School, Jerome in 1965 and Northern Arizona
University formerly named Arizona State College in 1969 with a Business Administration
(Marketing) degree. While serving...
Billie Jean Crose Owens-Helm
Nov 16, 2024
Billie Jean Crose Owens-Helm
Billie Jean Crose Owens-Helm was born February 27, 1941 in Prescott, Arizona to William Howard “Bill” Crose and Helen Merle Acrey Crose. On November 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, she returned to her heavenly father.
Billie grew up in lower Clarkdale on the Verde River, loving her life of swimming, fishing, looking for arrowheads, and collecting...
