Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Mike Baker
Apr 28, 2016
Michael Ray Baker, 54, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on April 28, 2016. In the late 1970\u0027s, he joined Yavapai County Sherriff\u0027s Cadets. Then in the early 80\u0027s he worked as a police dispatcher with the Cottonwood Police Department and served as a police officer with the Clarkdale Police Department. He volunteered hundreds of hours with the Cottonwood Police Athletic...
Ruth Pranspill Schaefer
Apr 25, 2016
Ruth Pranspill Schaefer died at home in Cottonwood on April 25th at the age of 95. She was a member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church of Cornville. She was predeceased by three husbands, Edwin Luehrsen, George Pranspill and John Schaefer. Ruth Margaret Rovey was born June 28, 1920 in Phoenix, the fifth child and only daughter of Albert and Minnie...
Beverly Ann Parks
Apr 23, 2016
Beverly Ann Parks, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away in Sedona on April 23, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1932 in Fresno, CA to Wallace Mark Templeton and Wardie Berenice Neese. Beverly attended San Diego State University and received her Bachelors in Child Development and her Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling. Beverly worked a variety of occupations from...
Jessica Chezik
Apr 21, 2016
Jessica Chezik, 26 of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, April 21st. She was born on December 11, 1989 to Jerome "Jerry" and Irene Bilas. Jessica attended College America in Flagstaff. She worked for Carefree Assisted Living at a Med Tech and caregiver. Jessica was preceded in death by her mother Irene Bilas. She is survived by her husband of 3...
Catherine Horten
Apr 20, 2016
Catherine Horten, 90 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 20, 2016. She was born on October 27, 1925 in Van Nuys, CA to parents Paul and Elfrieda. Catherine attended Van Nuys High School for 4 years. She was a housewife and beloved mother who raised her 2 sons, Steven and Daniel. She enjoyed history and horticulture. Catherine belonged to Immaculate...
Peggy Olive Hamilton
Apr 18, 2016
Peggy Olive Hamilton (nee Carson) passed away at Cottonwood Village in Cottonwood on April 18, 2016. She was born in Coventry, England on October 11, 1918. Peggy was the beloved wife of the late Robertson Angus Hamilton (died February 14, 2005). She was the much loved mother of Robert Stewart Hamilton (Jo Ann) and Roger Carson Hamilton (Linda); loving grandmother...
Bobbie Dean Ralston
Apr 17, 2016
Bobbie Dean Ralston, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2016, surrounded by family in her Cottonwood, AZ, home. She was born November 11th, 1927, to Asa Lee and Cornelia Kate (Jacks) Holladay, the fourth of five children. Bobbie\u0027s siblings included her four brothers: Herschel, Harold "Hal," Kenneth "Kenny," and Stanley "Corky." Bobbie is preceded in death by her...
Tom Hall
Apr 15, 2016
Tom Hall, 82 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 15, 2016. He was born in Oregon in May of 1933. He is survived by his wife Marcia of 57 years; six children, 14 grandchildren and 3 Rottweilers: Holly, Jacob and Jamie. Tom attended James Lick High School in San Jose, CA, winning the school\u0027s first MVP award. He attended Cal...
Sylvia Trently Pembroke
Apr 6, 2016
Sylvia Trently-Pembroke ascended from this earthly plane on April 6, 2016 in Cottonwood, AZ. Born to Joseph and Betty Valiant on September 22, 1934 in Milnesville, PA she spent the first part of her adult life as a military wife, working in the cosmetic industry on various military installations at home and abroad. Her careers included: American Airlines, Hostess and...
John Osborne Potts
Apr 6, 2016
John Osborne Potts, 92 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 6, 2016. He was born on July 30, 1923 in French Lick, Indiana and lived there with his mother and father, John and Hollus Potts and his younger brother, Russell, until 1928 when the family moved to Phoenix, AZ. He had his schooling in Phoenix, graduating from North Phoenix High...
Ron Ross Hayhurst
Apr 5, 2016
Ronald Ross Hayhurst, 59 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 5, 2016. Born in Colorado Springs, CO on September 20, 1956, Ron lived with his family in Sparta, NC for many years before moving to Arizona in 1998. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Underwood and a nephew Phillip Hayhurst of Colorado. Ron loved animals, in particular his dog...
Anthony Jacob Joshu
Apr 3, 2016
Anthony Jacob Joshu, 78 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 3, 2016. He was born on February 27, 1938 in Dupo, IL. Anthony attended Arizona State University for his teaching degree. He worked as a teacher; teaching high school level business and typing. Anthony belonged to St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Prescott. He enjoyed guns, politics and volunteering with...
Ardyth Louise Burch
Mar 31, 2016
Ardyth Louise (Hunt) Burch passed away on March 31, 2016 in Cottonwood Arizona at the age of 93. Ardyth was born to Elizabeth Loretta and Jack Floyd August Hunt in Ilion, New York, on December 12, 1922. She was preceded in death by her first child Linda; her parents; her husband, William C. Burch; two brothers Edgar and Roger; and...
Emilia Alvarez Carrillo
Mar 30, 2016
Emilia Alvarez Carrillo of Clarkdale passed away on March 30, 2016. She was born on April 5, 1916 in Clarkdale to Rosendo and Julia Mesia Alvarez. Emilia was preceded in death by her husband Jesus Carrillo, son Joseph Carrillo, grandson Steve Carrillo and great-granddaughter Asley Helgeson. She is survived by son Ernie Carrillo (Nosie) of Clarkdale; daughters Vera Bueno (Hector)...
Joan Barilleaux
Mar 29, 2016
Joan Barilleaux, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was born on September 30, 1932 in Kansas City, Kansas to Richard Cunningham and Viola Rucker. Joan worked at Wal-Mart as a greeter. Joan is survived by son Douglas Barilleaux (JoAnn) of Arizona; daughter Suzanne Barilleaux (John Boore) of Arizona and granddaughter Nicole Barilleaux of Arizona. Private...
Curtis Wolf
Mar 28, 2016
Curtis Wolf, 59 of Camp Verde, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 in Cottonwood. He was born on May 24, 1956 in Flagstaff to Jess and Marilee Wolf. Curtis attended Mt. Elden Elementary, Thomas Elementary, Weitzel Elementary, East Flagstaff Jr. High and Coconino High schools. He worked for Eagle Mountain Construction. Curtis enjoyed hunting, hiking, camping, astronomy and archaeology....
Aart C. De Jong
Mar 25, 2016
Aart C. De Jong, 86, of Cottonwood, passed away at home on March 25, 2016. He was born on January 19, 1930 in Den Haag, Holland, The Netherlands to Cornelis T. De Jong and Berta Van Ommeren. Aart worked in banking in various countries including India and Indonesia. In 1956 he emigrated to the U.S. and worked in Nevada, Arizona,...
Stella M. Harper
Mar 25, 2016
Stella Mary Harper, 83, of Cottonwood, AZ died March 25, 2016 at her home. She was born March 14, 1933 in St. Bernard, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Richardson. She attended Phoenix Union High School and attended University of Ohio. She enjoyed mystery books, traveling around the country and being with her family. She is loved and missed...
Shirlee Ann Tidwell
Mar 25, 2016
Shirlee Ann Tidwell, 80 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 25, 2016. She was born on March 14, 1936 in Camp Verde to John and Rosie Mae Walker. Shirlee attended school in Camp Verde. She worked in the Verde Valley as a certified nursing assistant. Shirlee was preceded in death by her husband Edward Tidwell and sister Johnnie Mae Baxter....
Mark L. Bachman
Mar 23, 2016
Mark Leon Bachman a beloved friend to many, passed from this life into the presence of God peacefully at home in Cottonwood, AZ, after a long battle with cancer with his beloved Julie Bachman at his side. His brothers Ken and Jerry survive Mark, and former spouse Julie, and his stepsons, Kyle, Evan, and Cory. His father and mother, Clayton...
