Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Isabelle L. Lacey
Sep 18, 2017
Isabelle L. Lacey, of Cottonwood, passed away on September 18, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas Paul Lacey and Isabelle V. Reilley. Isabelle attended Northern Arizona University from 2008-2010. She worked for the Cottonwood School District. One of Isabelles most special accomplishments was having her photos published in the Arizona Highway Magazine. Isabelle...
Robert Williams
Sep 17, 2017
Robert E. (Ed) Williams died peacefully in Cottonwood on September 17, 2017 at the age of 81. Robert is survived by his wife Barbara; his sons David, Tony and Tim (Robin); his brother Ralph (Becky) and six grandchildren. Robert was born on December 19, 1935 in Prescott, Arizona to Hazel and Charles Williams. He graduated from Mingus Union High School...
Earl Eugene Kropp
Sep 16, 2017
Earl Eugene Kropp, 82, formerly of Cottonwood, AZ passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept 16, 2017 at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. Earl was born December 28, 1934 to Johnnie Gallie Kropp and Gracie Ophelia Puckett Kropp in Ralls, TX. He and his family moved to Arizona in 1939. Earl graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1953....
Gloria Schwartz
Sep 14, 2017
Gloria Schwartz, 81 of Jerome, passed away on September 14, 2017 in Cottonwood. She was born on February 11, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to Joe Kulchin and Eda Gershberg. Glorias stage name was Gloria Kaye and she had a long and impressive list of theatrical credits: Broadway, Off-Broadway, Television, Summer Stock and Film. She was one of the brilliant dancers...
Dan Lamar Ripplinger
Sep 13, 2017
Dan Lamar Ripplinger (Rip) left this world for higher ground on September 13, 2017 - two days after his 89th birthday. He was born in Ogden, Utah and spent summers on his family farm in Driggs, Idaho. He graduated from Ogden High, Weber Junior College, ISU and Northwestern University Dental School. In 1958, he built a dental practice in Las...
Judy Ann Gibson
Sep 11, 2017
Judy Ann Gibson, 76 of Rimrock, passed away in Cottonwood on September 11, 2017. She was born on April 1, 1941 in Kansas City, MO to Clifford Vernon Reed and Florine Nina Willard. Judy attended Flagstaff High School. She had a number of different jobs in her life including commercial fisherman and bar manager at Mormon Lake Lodge. Judy was...
Greg D. Smith
Sep 10, 2017
Greg D. Smith, 63 of Cornville, passed away on September 10, 2017 at home. He was born on August 24, 1954 to John H. and Elizabeth P. Smith. Greg worked and retired as a residential/commercial contractor. He is always lovednever forgottenand forever missed. Greg was preceded in death by his brothers Jake and Pete Smith. He is survived by his...
Cristina C. Gerna
Sep 7, 2017
Cristina C. Gerna, 88 of Prescott Valley, passed away on September 7, 2017 in Prescott Valley. She was born on April 25, 1929 in Borongan, Philippines to Clemente and Felisa Caspe Gerna. Cristina belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Germaine Catholic Church. Cristina was very proud of having 5 Godly children. She enjoyed gardening. Cristina is survived by...
Charlotte Ruth Balik
Sep 3, 2017
Charlotte Ruth Balik, 80 of Prescott, passed away on September 3, 2017 at the Arizona Pioneer Home in Prescott. She was born on March 20, 1937 in Sedona to Charles Smith Thompson and Avis Hedges. Some of Charlottes special accomplishments was becoming a CNA and a In Home Caregiver. She also enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and bowling. Charlotte attended Evening...
Bernard Paul Hecker
Aug 29, 2017
Bernard Paul Hecker, 89 of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was born on January 18, 1928 in Belfield, ND to Carl Hecker and Monica Obrigewitsch. Bernard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Monica; brothers Andrew, Ted and Henry and sister Henrietta. He is survived...
Donald K. Lamb
Aug 18, 2017
Donald K. Lamb Sr., 81 of Cottonwood, passed away in Peoria on Friday August 18, 2017. He was born on October 20, 1935 in Hopeville, IA to Harry and Lillian Swaim Lamb. Don attended Afton High School then the University of the State of New York and received his Associates Degree in Arts. He served his country in the US...
Robert Jim Bakula
Aug 4, 2017
Robert James Bakula November 29, 1932 - August 4, 2017 Robert James Jim Bakula was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the eldest of four children born to Robert James and Evelyn Bakula: his twin sisters Barbara and Nancy, and the youngest, Bonny. They lived in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and West Bend, Wisconsin. Jim was a Korean War veteran in the...
Curtis Colony
Aug 3, 2017
Curtis Robert Bob Colony passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Cottonwood, AZ. Bob, a Cornville, AZ resident for more than twenty years, was an integral part of Sedona and the Verde Valley. Whether he was behind his bench at Ravens Nest Trading Post, where he repaired and custom built and sold jewelry for more than 25 years, or...
Fawn Parks
Aug 3, 2017
Fawn E. Parks was born in Kearney on 2/9/1926 to Frank Bendorf and Alice Gillespie Bendorf. Fawn married George R. Parks in Rivers, Manitoba on 11/9/1943. Fawn and George lived in Canada, the USA, Panama and Venezuela, having 10 children along the way. She was a member of the K of C Ladies Auxiliary, a secretary of the Logan County...
Theoharris "Ted" Dragos
Aug 2, 2017
Our loving father, Theoharris (Ted) Dragos passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2017 at the age of 92. He was born in Cleveland but grew up in the small town of Birmingham, Ohio. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 at age 17 to serve his country during WWII. He was Signalman and his unit served as a...
Gloria Morris
Aug 1, 2017
Gloria Morris, born March 19, 1929, Williams, AZ. Gloria was a tech nurse in Williams for several years. She was married to Archie Morris, retired D.P.S. officer. Gloria passed away August 1, 2017. Rest in Peace, Gloria.
Gary Frank Blair
Jul 24, 2017
Gary Frank Blair, 73passed away on July 24, 2017 with his faithful black labradoodle, Snickersin Cottonwood, Az.Gary was born on Oct 5, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ralph \u0026 BernadineBlair. Gary married his soul mate and best friend Mary Elizabeth Burns on November 10,1962. Gary served in the US Army from 1966-1970. He retired from the Army National Guard as...
Michael Allen Baker
Jul 21, 2017
Michael Allen Baker, 55, passed away on July 21, 2017 at his home in Cottonwood, Arizona surrounded by his devoted family. He was a lover of people, diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, a fancy dresser, a great dancer, and an amazing son, brother, uncle, and friend. After Don and Mary retired, they travelled with Mike around the country in their motor...
Frosty G. Duncan
Jul 21, 2017
Frosty G. Duncan, 52 of Cottonwood, passed away on July 21, 2017. She was born on August 30, 1964 in Arcata, CA to Stanley Harlan Jackson and Edie M. Henderson. Frosty was preceded in death by her father Stanley and grandsons Steven and Andre. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Doug Duncan; sons Marcus Jackson of Phoenix...
Virgilee M. Loyd
Jul 20, 2017
Virgilee M. Loyd, 72 of Clarkdale, passed away on July 20, 2017. She was born on January 11, 1945 in Clarkdale to Paul Jackson and Mary Alice Kinsey. Virgilee attended Mingus Union High School from 1959-1964 then Haskell University until 1966. She worked and retired from Claridge Court. Virgilee was raised Baptist. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, traveling and spending time...
