Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona

Claire A. Forrest

Claire A. Forrest

Sep 26, 2024

Claire A. Forrest, age 90 of Cottonwood, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2024 at home. She was born in Providence, RI on May 16, 1934, to Henry J. Paquin & Blanche R. Paquin. She attended church at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cottonwood.

Claire most enjoyed hiking, walking in nature, crossword puzzles, and laughing. 

She followed her beloved husband Bob one day...

Robert Forrest

Robert Forrest

Sep 25, 2024

Robert Forrest, age 92 of Cottonwood, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at home. He was born in New London, CT on May 14, 1932, to Horatius R. Forrest & Evelyn M. Forrest. He attended church at Mt. View Methodist Church in Cottonwood.

Robert fought bravely as an Army paratrooper in the Korean war; he even jumped out of an airplane...

Bradley George Curtis

Bradley George Curtis

Sep 24, 2024

Bradley Curtis, 73, passed away at his home in Sedona, AZ with his wife Sheryl by his side on September 24, 2024.

Bradley was born in Corry, PA on September 8, 1951. After attending Monterey High School, Lubbock Texas, he furthered his education at Texas Tech University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

Bradley was known for his...

Michael Alan Gaunt

Michael Alan Gaunt

Sep 23, 2024

Michael Alan Gaunt Sr., 61, a proud resident of Cottonwood, passed away peacefully, September 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born in Pomona, Ca in 1963. He loved hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, painting, and most importantly his family.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Jim Gaunt and his son Michael Alan Gaunt Jr. He...

Franklin Brewsaugh

Franklin Brewsaugh

Sep 9, 2024

Franklin Charles Brewsaugh, a resident of Cornville, Arizona, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, September 9, 2024, he was 83 years old. Frank was born on October 6, 1940 in Covington, Kentucky.

Frank graduated from Amphitheater High School, in Tucson, AZ in 1958.

He earned an associate’s degree from Palo Verde Community College in Blythe, Ca.

Frank served in the United...

Richard Leeds Humeston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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