Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Richard Leeds Humeston
Sep 8, 2024
Richard Leeds Humeston, affectionately known as Hummy and sometimes King Richard passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2024.
Richard was born on July 18,1937 to Winifred and Vincent Humeston in Santa Ana, California, and was raised in the City of Tustin. Once he grew out of his beautiful blonde curls and being dressed up by his sister Marilyn,...
Paul Gerhard Lidbeck
Sep 6, 2024
Paul Gerhard Lidbeck passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home in Clarkdale, Arizona, on Sept. 6, 2024. He was the last surviving child of five siblings.
Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Sue, and his three children and their spouses, Sheryl Griffin (Calvin) of Clarkdale, AZ, Glenn Penkoff Lidbeck (Stasia) of Essex, CT, and...
Terry Slack Lindsey
Sep 5, 2024
Terry Slack Lindsey, 86, passed away September 5th, 2024, at his home in Cottonwood, Surrounded by his family and longtime companion.
Terry served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years, serving on the U.S.S. Forestal, and the U.S.S. Ranger.
He is survived by his companion, Ruby Gililland; one daughter, Laura Cole and husband Stephen of Kirkland, Washington; one son, Terry Eugene Lindsey...
Sean K Bring
Aug 30, 2024
SEAN K BRING, of Clarkdale, AZ passed away on August 30, 2024, in his home at the age of 55.
He was born December 28, 1968 to Rich and Sue Bring in Prescott, AZ, their first child and only son.
Sean was local, born and raised, having lived his whole life in the State of Arizona. He attended Mingus Union High School...
Donna-Lee Vickie Burke
Aug 24, 2024
Announcing the passing of Donna-Lee Vickie Burke, 84, of Sedona., AZ. Donna sadly left us on August 24, 2024 of natural causes.
Donna enjoyed many hobbies including antiquing, gardening, visiting historic places, and spoiling her many nieces and nephews. Donna also enjoyed working and retiring from Kawasaki Motors in Foothill Ranch, California
Donna was born 1939 in Snohomish, Washington, and was proceeded...
Nancy Imus
Aug 22, 2024
Nancy Wadey Imus, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, at the age of 80, in Cottonwood, AZ. Born on July 23, 1944, she had an energetic spirit that was contagious to all who knew her.
Nancy was the proud mother of two sons, Chuck Wadey and Andrew Wadey, who remain forever grateful for the...
Mary S. Moore
Aug 22, 2024
Mary S. Moore of Cottonwood died peacefully at home on August 22nd. Born June 2, 1943 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Joseph and Margaret (Daly) Sanders, she was the firstborn of 12 children. Growing up on the family farm, she became a caregiver for her younger siblings at a young age, patching up their wounds, and keeping them fed, clean,...
Patricia Marie Howard
Aug 15, 2024
Patricia M. Howard
November 10, 1926—August 15, 2024
Patricia Marie (known as Pat or Patty) was born to Charlcia Mendenhall Moore and Cecil C. Moore, of Central Oregon pioneer stock, on November 10, 1926, in Bend, Oregon
She married fellow school classmate J. Reed Howard on April 10, 1948, following his return from the Navy. They ultimately moved to their “home place” in...
Sarah Hreha
Aug 15, 2024
In Loving Memory of Sarah Marie Hreha
Sarah Hreha, beloved wife, and devoted mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of August 15, 2024 at the age of 91. She will be deeply missed by her sons Dr. Jeffery Hreha of Sedona and son Kenneth Hreha of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Plus her 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. As well...
Jimmie Wayne Goucher
Aug 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmie Wayne Goucher, who departed from this world on August 12, 2024, in Cottonwood, AZ, at the age of 90. Jimmie was born on May 25, 1934, in Arapaho, OK, to his parents JD Goucher and Lucile Goucher. Having proudly served his country in the Air Force; he dedicated...
John Lindsey Nichols
Aug 4, 2024
John Lindsey Nichols, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Navy veteran, passed away on August 4, 2024, in Cornville, Arizona. Born in Texas on June 20, 1940, John led a life defined by love, dedication, and service.
John will be forever remembered by his children Chelsea, Charles, and Stacy, and their respective spouses, as well as his 4 precious grandchildren and...
Lucille Anne Johnson
Jul 28, 2024
Lucille Anne Johnson, 65, of Clarkdale passed away on Sunday July 28th, 2024 in Camp Verde surrounded by her children. She was born on April 2nd, 1959 to Morgan Johnson Sr and Louise Johnson.
Lucille attended Clarkdale-Jerome School. She worked in various housekeeping jobs in the Verde Valley/Sedona area. Lucille worked every day of her life doing what she loved. She...
Jerry L Ellis
Jul 23, 2024
Jerry L. Ellis, Sr. of Rimrock, AZ was born October 6th , 1939 and departed his earthly life July
23, 2024 to join loved ones preceding him to their heavenly home, his mother Maude Ellis and
his second wife Dee Ann Tyler-Ellis.
He was a loving son, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather. Making his
living as a truck driver his occupation often...
Eric Eli Arnett
Jul 10, 2024
ERIC ELI ARNETT
1961-2024
He loved life. Life loved him back by surrounding him with so much love and wonderful family and friends. His faith kept him strong.
He passed away July 10 at home after fighting so hard to stay here with us. He was diagnosed almost five years ago to the date of his passing with advanced prostate cancer. He fought...
Leslie Louis Brennan, Jr.
Jul 8, 2024
You might be expecting a traditional obituary for Leslie Louis Brennan, Jr., but this will be a bit different from your typical obit that recounts someone’s life. Instead, I’m honoring Dad the way we, his daughters, family, and friends, best remember him… with a story, or rather, a few stories. The Brennans love good stories, something we got from Dad...
Mark Steven Cluff
Jul 4, 2024
Mark Stephen (Belenger) Cluff, 68 of Cottonwood, passed away on July 4, 2024 at home. He was born on October 15, 1955 in Syracuse, NY to Wanda Lee (Belenger/Cluff) Bryan and his adoptive father Arthur L. Cluff.
Mark attended Clarkdale and Cottonwood schools for 12 years. He worked as an electrician, in construction, iron works, as an artist, motorcycle mechanic, handyman,...
Doris E. Evans
Jun 27, 2024
Doris Eugene Evans, 93 of Cottonwood, passed away on June 27, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Doris was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 17, 1930. Doris was preceded in death by her father Arthur L. Timberman and her mother Irene Timberman; her sons Clarence Henry Hill Jr. and Michael Alan Hill; and daughter Georgia Fay...
Edward J. Rozgay
Jun 17, 2024
Edward J. Rozgay, 85 of Cornville, passed away June 17, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska to Edward J. and Mildred Royetta Rozgay.
Ed worked for the State of Colorado Department of Roads where he was a project manager.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife Arlene Rozgay. He is survived by daughters Dawn Fernandez and...
Andrzej Szechter
Jun 15, 2024
Andrzej Szechter, 86 of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1938 in Warsaw, Poland to Isaac and Lena Szechter.
Andrzej worked for St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Andrzej was a Holocaust survivor and physician. He published works in Ophthalmology Journal and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He enjoyed tennis, loved cats and dogs and loved watching...
Barbara Diane North
Jun 12, 2024
Barbara Diane North of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away peacefully June 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Los Angeles, California November 5, 1939 to Robert and Elaine Jamison. Diane grew up and married in San Diego. She moved to Michigan in 1967 where she continued to raise her four children. In 1982 she moved to Arizona where she met her...
