Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Ronald -Red- Coleman
Jan 16, 2014
Ronald Morris Coleman (Red) 2-3-59 to 1-16-14. He is survived by 2 sons, Ronald \u0026 Justin White, 1 grandson, mother Linda McLear, 2 sisters Cheri \u0026 Cheryl, 2 brothers Don \u0026 Dean, his girlfriend Crystal, uncles, nieces \u0026 nephews. A celebration of his life will be at a later date.
James -Sam- Norris
Jan 15, 2014
James Evans Norris, "Sam", of Cottonwood passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was 89 years old. He was born on September 12, 1924 in Phoenix, Arizona to James and Laura Evans. He served his country in WWII in the Army. He received his degree in engineering from Arizona State University, going on to work for TRW Space Lab...
Fritz Bernet
Jan 13, 2014
Fritz Bernet was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 29, 1939 to Fred and Marie Bernet. He moved to Tujunga, CA in 1951 with his parents, sister Marian and brother Jim. He graduated from Verdugo Hills High School in 1957 and began working for Eastman Kodak Company in Los Angeles, CA. He continued his career as a photographic computer printer...
Michael Steven Galloway
Jan 9, 2014
Michael Steven Galloway, 64 of Cottonwood, passed away on January 9, 2014. He was born on December 8, 1949 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Darius and Gladys Galloway. Michael attended Del Norte High School and New Mexico State University. He worked as an auto mechanic in many places for many years. He had a soaring pilot license, sailing certificates and...
William Daniel Hartley
Jan 9, 2014
William Daniel Hartley, 46, passed away January 9, 2014 in Flagstaff. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona, the son of Nelson Howard Hartley and Elizabeth (Jackson) Hartley. He was adventurous, outgoing and loved meeting new people. He loved the outdoors, dogs and taking pictures. William is preceded in death by his father Nelson (Spider) Hartley. He is survived by...
John Russell Kor
Jan 9, 2014
John Russell Kor of Cornville died on Thursday, January 9, 2014. He was 46 years old. John was born on March 1, 1967 in Phoenix, AZ to John and Joyce (McAlister) Kor. He attended Catalina and Alhambra High School in Phoenix. After high school, John went to work as a house painter. Most recently he had worked for Nepenthe for...
Erin Robinson-Johnson
Jan 9, 2014
Erin Robinson-Johnson, 42 of Sedona, passed away at home on January 9, 2014. She was born on July 15, 1971 in Carmichael, CA to David and Karen Johnson. Erin attended high school in Katonah, New York and Cazenovia College in New York. She worked for Montessori schools, Assisted Living centers, home health care, high rick youth center and a child...
Frederick Gomez
Jan 5, 2014
Frederick D. Gomez Sr. June 1, 1926-January 5, 2014 Fred was born in Lamont County, CO to Stella and Jose Gomez. He was raised in Phoenix, AZ. Fred joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 serving in World War II and was stationed in the South Pacific. Fred married Rose Franco Sanchez of Globe, AZ upon his discharge from the Navy....
Allen C. Stowell
Jan 3, 2014
Allen C. Stowell, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away on January 3, 2014. He was born on August 1, 1930 in Fulton, Illinois to Irvine Stowell and Nora Pease. Allen attended Fulton High School. He served his country in the Air Force as Master Sergeant in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He spent 22 years in the Air Force. He worked...
Steve Harris
Jan 3, 2014
Stephen "Steve" Ward Harris, 73 of Cottonwood, was received into his Savior\u0027s arms Friday, January 3, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Lyn; his children Merritt, Hale, Crystal (Lenhart), Jill (Hoyt), Renee (Breidenbach) and Windy (Mickle); 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard and two sisters, Donna (Yeager) and Carol (Worden). Steve was born...
Billy M. Gatewood
Dec 29, 2013
Billy Moore Gatewood, 82 of Cottonwood , passed away on December 29, 2013. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Dresden , TN to Quinton Gatewood and Lendell Dell Moore. Billy attended Woodburn School , Indiana Seventh-Day Adventist Academy and Andrews University . He worked for IBM, Clark Equipment and Whirlpool for over 30 years. Billy was a member...
Katherine B. Winget
Dec 28, 2013
Katherine B. Winget at age 98, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 surrounded by family at home in Cottonwood, Arizona. She was born in Jennings, Oklahoma, oldest of 4 children. She empowered her children and many others during her life. Katherine was an accomplished pianist, organist and choir director. At over 70 years old, she served as chaplain at Methodist Manor,...
John Muderspach
Dec 25, 2013
John Mudersbach, 86, of Cottonwood, passed away on December 25, 2013.John was born in Phoenix in 1927. He was an accomplished in his career in framing. He was known as "John the Framer" at his business John\u0027s Design Center for 27 years in Cottonwood and also Red Rock Frame Shop in Sedona. In Phoenix and Escondido, California he operated The...
Waite M. Blake
Dec 25, 2013
Waite M. Blake, 59 of Cottonwood, passed away on December 25, 2013. He was born on October 21, 1954 in Litchfield Park, Arizona to Waite and Patsy Blake. Waite attended Heard School for 8 years and West High School for 4 years. He worked for Lumbermen\u0027s in Cottonwood and was a Certified Pharmacy Technician. He loved motorcycles, was an animal...
Catherine Mongini
Dec 24, 2013
A life-long, 88 year-old resident of Cottonwood, Catherine (Rena) Mongini, died on December 24, 2013. She was born at the Jerome Dairy in Cottonwood on April 25, 1925 to Agapito and Catherine Mongini founders of the Verde Valley\u0027s pioneering Italian immigrant family. As a preemie, she weighed only two pounds. To encourage survival, she was placed in a shoebox under...
Earl L. Sands
Dec 20, 2013
Earl L. Sands, 81, of Cottonwood died December 20, 2013. He was born January 25, 1932 in Salem, IL, the son of Earl F. and Myrtle (Donoho) Sands. He retired from Phoenix Fire Department in 1980. He was a member of Verde Valley Wood Carvers. Mr. Sands is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary (Jody) Sands. Son, William...
Jerry W. Nicklin
Dec 18, 2013
Jerry W. Nicklin of Cornville passed away on December 18, 2013. He was born on September 27, 1920 in Humbolt, AZ to Arthur and Abbie Nicklin. Jerry attended Cornville elementary and Clarkdale High schools. He served his country in the Army during WWII. He worked as an equipment operator. Jerry enjoyed woodworking. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents...
Rita M. Hill
Dec 14, 2013
Rita M. Hill, 65 of Cornville, passed away on December 14, 2013. She was born on December 29, 1947 in Westville, Illinois to Charles and Anna Mae Cross. Rita was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, David Hill; sons Steve Wood (Larissa) of Phoenix, Christopher Hill and Curtis Wood (Leslie) of...
Iolene Preston
Dec 14, 2013
Iolene Steiner Mouton Preston was born at home in Jamestown, Ohio, on July 29, 1926, to Purl and Mapel (Clark) Steiner. She joined a family of 5 brothers. Later 2 sisters and another brother joined the family. Iolene attended Ross Township Consolidated School for 12 years and graduated in 1944 as Valedictorian. She was credit manager of Montgomery Ward for...
Edward Richardson
Dec 12, 2013
Edward Richardson, 66 of Cornville, passed away on December 12, 2013. He was born on December 27, 1946 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Howard and Irene Richardson. Edward attended and graduated from Western Illinois University gaining his Masters Degree. He worked as a biology teacher at Downers Grove, Illinois. Edward enjoyed volunteering at the Senior Center. Edward loved watching sports,...
