Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
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...
Joseph Pecoraro
Mar 23, 2016
Joseph Pecoraro, 92, Clarkdale passed away March 23, 2016. He was born August 18, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Beatrice Pecoraro. He served his country in the Army where he served as a Sergeant during World War II. Mr. Percoraro worked for the John R. Morreale Meat Company in Chicago, Illinois where he was a plant...
Minnie Leithead
Mar 20, 2016
Minnie Leithead passed away at home on March 20, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born August 3rd 1925 in Dempster, SD. She is survived by her husband Harry Leithead of 70 years, children Vicky (Ron) Teeters, Gary (Aileen) Leithead, Roland (Sharon) Leithead, Norman (Cindy) Leithead, Jodi (John) Steuber, 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild....
James -Jim- Rogers
Mar 19, 2016
James Jay Rogers father, husband, Papa and friend passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Jim, as he was known, was born February 3, 1937, in Midland, MI to Harry and Nettie Rogers (Richardson). After graduating from Midland High School in 1955, Jim served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Juanita Vargas
Mar 12, 2016
Juanita Vargas, 80, of Cottonwood died March 12, 2016 in Cottonwood. She was born May 13, 1935 in Jerome, the daughter of Jose and Carlotta (Guerrero). She attended schools in Jerome. She was housewife and mother. She was married for 63 years to her high school sweetheart and soul mate, the boy next door. She was a member of Immaculate...
Steven A. Bell
Mar 11, 2016
Steven A. Bell, 69 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on March 11, 2016. He was born on October 31, 1946 in Cedar Falls, IA to John and Bette Bell. Steven attended Mingus Union High from 1961-1965 then onto Northern Arizona University for his Civil Engineer degree until 1971. He worked as a Coconino County Civil Engineer. Steven enjoyed rebuilding...
Catherine Mae Tryon
Mar 9, 2016
Catherine Mae Tryon passed away on March 9, 2016. She was born on July 13, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A visitation will be held for Catherine on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Services will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church in Cottonwood at 1:00pm with burial to follow...
Carmen Ybarra Zepeda
Mar 8, 2016
Carmen Ybarra Zepeda, 95 of Camp Verde, passed away on March 8, 2016. She was born on January 6, 1921 in Cottonwood to Pedro and Maria Ybarra. Carmen was preceded in death by husband Joseph Zepeda, daughter Mary Ellis and sons George Edward and Larry Zepeda. She is survived by sons Joe Zepeda of Clarkdale, Miguel Zepeda of Camp Verde...
Richard -Dick- Kenney
Mar 7, 2016
Richard "Dick" Granger Kenney of Clarkdale, AZ, formerly of Medfield, MA and Winthrop, MA, passed away on March 7, 2016 at age 87. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Joan Marie (Silva) and his siblings Charles "Bill", Joseph and Pauline. He is survived by his children Martha Dutra (Lenny) of Fairhaven, MA, Susan (Charles) of Sedona, AZ,...
Donna L. Davenport
Mar 5, 2016
Donna Lea Davenport, 79, of Sedona, passed away March 5, 2016. She was born June 14, 1936 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Frank H. and Ina B. Hearrell. Donna and her family came to Arizona in 1943 and settled in Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon in 1945. She raised her family in Sedona and worked with her husband running Ron\u0027s Welding...
