Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Michael Atchison Jr.
Mar 6, 2020
Michael Atchison passed away on March 6, 2020.A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 11:00am at Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood.
Michael John Shine
Mar 5, 2020
Michael John Shine, or Mike to his friends, 83, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on March 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents William John Shine and Mary McReynolds.Mike is survived by his wife Barbara of Cottonwood; they raised two children in their 63-years of marriage, James Andrew of Wickenburg, and Stephanie Shine Robinson (Todd) of Cornville....
Reva Lynn Fanter
Mar 4, 2020
Reva Lynn Fanter, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 4, 2020 at Country Care Assisted Living. She was born on February 16, 1937 in Canton, Oklahoma to Vernon and Nadine Bacus.Reva attended Eagle Rock High School in California. She worked for the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office in Riverbank, CA as deputy sheriff.Reva was preceded in death by her husband...
Carl Leroy Manley
Feb 28, 2020
Carl Leroy Manley passed away February 28, 2020. He was born July 28, 1942 to Lawrence and Inez Manley in Los Angeles. He worked various jobs over the years ranging from the Hayden Flour Mill in Tempe, Ray Tanner Volvo in Phoenix, and eventually landed in Camp Verde raising catfish on the Verde Fish Farm. Carl was an adventurous spirit...
Martin "Marty" Weston
Feb 27, 2020
Martin "Marty" Weston, 62 of Cottonwood, passed away February 27, 2020. He was born on December 6, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas to Floyd William Weston and Norma Godbout and raised by Floyd and Peggy Weston.He was employed at Southern Union Gas and Citizens Utilities. His biggest accomplishment was being the "radest" Dad and Grandpa in the world. His children and...
Dolores Damore
Feb 23, 2020
Dolores Damore, 83 of Sedona, passed away on February 23, 2020 in Cottonwood. She was born on August 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur and Angeline Claes.Dolores was a volunteer for the Yavapai County Deputy Sheriff and a caregiver for hospice. She enjoyed hiking, ice skating, skiing, sewing, reading, dancing, working out, walking and traveling. Dolores is survived by...
M.R. Mike Sue
Feb 18, 2020
M.R. Mike Sue was born in San Francisco on the 6th of May 1929. He entered the U.S. Army from the Presidio there, serving in division headquarters of the 2nd Infantry Division amongst other positions. After service in the U.S. Army, he was classified by the federal government as a World War II veteran. After leaving the army, mike attended...
Elvia Gillies
Feb 18, 2020
Elvia Gillies, 79 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 18, 2020. She was born on March 30, 1940 in Nogales, Arizona to Paul and Mary Higgins.Elvia always defended the underdog. She had a huge heart for children and was known as "Nana" to all. She loved charities but had a special place in her heart for St. Jude. She loved...
Ruth Marie Busse Oestmann
Feb 13, 2020
Ruth Marie Busse Oestmann, 95, of Cottonwood, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord Jesus on February 13th, 2020. She passed away peacefully shortly after suffering a stroke, with family at her side. Ruth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born the youngest of five children on the family homestead near Bird City, Kansas on October 8, 1924...
Martina Luna
Feb 9, 2020
Martina Luna, 89 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on February 9, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1930 in Clarkdale, AZ to Julio and Concepcion Macias Contreras.Martina attended and graduated Clarkdale High School. She worked as a restaurant cook and a school food prep. She was proud of raising her 4 kids and her kids' friends.Martina enjoyed many...
Joseph M. Cantrella
Feb 6, 2020
Joseph M. Cantrella, 88 of Sedona, passed away at home on February 6, 2020. He was born on June 19, 1931 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Joseph and Nicolina Cantrella.Joseph attended Holy Immaculate for 4 years and received his High School diploma then attended school for construction for 4 years to become a builder and roofer.Joseph served his country...
Wesley Mauldin
Feb 5, 2020
Wesley Mauldin, 89 of Mesa, passed away in Mesa on February 5, 2020. He was born on March 30, 1930 in Oklahoma to Virgil and Katie Mauldin.Wesley served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He had over 40 years of service as a law enforcement officer, as a retired D.P.S Captain, Town Marshall of Camp Verde, former...
Captain Mike Rigsby
Feb 4, 2020
Captain Mike Rigsby of Cottonwood, Arizona was 64 years old. After a long battle with cancer, he passed away on February 4, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born on 4/11/55 in Phoenix, AZ to Geraldine and Lloyd Rigsby. Captain Mike Rigsby had a distinguished career as a Firefighter/Paramedic that spanned nearly 30 years. He started...
Clarence Hill
Feb 1, 2020
CLARENCE HENRY HILL born February 26th, 1928 in Globe, AZ to Thomas DeWitt and Georgia Beatrice Hill was called home February 1st, 2020. Clarence was a long time resident of the Verde Valley and retired from the Phoenix Cement Plant in Clarkdale AZ after 28 years. Before that he drove routes for the US Postal service, mainly the Payson to...
Shirley Lee Robertson-Wendel
Jan 29, 2020
Shirley Lee Robertson-Wendel, 88, of Rimrock Arizona passed away January 29, 2020. She was born April 17, 1931 and spent most of her life growing up in Bell Gardens, California. Shirley lived the last 23 plus years in Rimrock, Arizona with the love of her life, Charles E. Wendel.Shirley was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is preceded...
George Horn
Jan 27, 2020
George Horn passed away suddenly Monday, Jan 27, 2020, at his home in Camp Verde, AZ. George was an avid motorcyclist, a life member of the Iron Warriors Motorcycle Club (IWMC), and founding member of the IWMC Valley of the Sun Chapter. A lover of nature and the outdoors, George moved to Northern Arizona in 2014 after retiring from Chevron...
Geraldine Mary Hirschkorn
Jan 26, 2020
Geraldine Mary Hirschkorn, age 85, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on January 26, 2020 while at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1934 to Michael and Mary (Ryan) Boyle. She joined the United States Navy when she turned 18 and spent the next six years serving...
Harold Lee Hollon
Jan 23, 2020
Harold Lee Hollon, 83, of Cottonwood, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home. He was born December 1, 1936 in Arlington, Oklahoma to Noah and Kathryn Hollon. During Harold's childhood, he attended Prague, Oklahoma Schools. He later took Fire Science Courses for 2 years. From 1955-1959 Harold served in the United States Navy as a BT2 during the...
Connie Bullock
Jan 22, 2020
Constance M. Bullock was born in Danville, IL on June 18, 1928 and passed away on January 22, 2020 at home surrounded by family, and loyal dog, Mary, in Cottonwood, AZ. She is preceded in death by her parents Dorothy Demonbreun Simmons and Henry Simmons. While living in Southern California she worked at Hughes Aircraft as an executive secretary and...
Dorothy Schade
Jan 16, 2020
Dorothy Schade1938-2020Dorothy Schade lost her battle with cancer on January 16, 2020. She was born in San Diego on April 20, 1938 to Donald and Floy Wilcox. Dorothy grew up and raised her family in San Diego. She worked for Aetna for 40+ years. She was active in VFW Post 3788 in Kerney Mesa while she lived in San Diego....
