Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
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,...
Norman Major
Dec 11, 2013
Norman Major, 80 of Luna, New Mexico, passed away on December 11, 2013 in Cottonwood. He was born on June 21, 1933 in Clemenceau, AZ to Paul and Edna Major. Norman attended Clemenceau school from 1928-1950 then college to learn to become a sheet metal worker for 3 years. He worked for 10 years for Phelps Dodge Corp, 5 years...
Geraldine R. Gutierrez
Dec 11, 2013
Geraldine Robles Gutierrez born in Jerome, Arizona on September 7, 1923; and passed after a three year illness on December 11, 2013. Viewing and Rosary will be on December 17, at 5 to 7 pm at Wescott Funeral home, and funeral services on December 18, at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Geraldine was the fourth born of six...
Margaret -Mickie- Hewlett
Dec 10, 2013
Margaret A. "Mickie" Hewlett, 70, Philip, South Dakota died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota. Mickie was born December 30, 1942 in Glendive, Montana to Harold and Lucille (Johnson) Adkins and was raised on their family ranch in eastern Montana. Mickie married Sonny Whiteman in November 1958 in Montana and with this union...
Sandra Buehrer
Dec 8, 2013
Sandra Buehrer, 85, of Cornville died on Sunday, December 8, 2013. She was born on November 1, 1928 in Greybull, WY to Virgil H. and Charlotte Montgomery. She graduated from high school in Sidney, NE. Sandra worked for the Federal Government until retirement. She volunteered at the Cottonwood Public Library and at Montezuma\u0027s Castle. She enjoyed travelling around the state...
Michael J. Teeple
Dec 8, 2013
Michael J. Teeple, 65, of Sedona passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born on February 22, 1948 in Long Beach, CA to Albert and Dorothy Teeple. He served his country as a Corporal in the Marines in Vietnam. He has been a member of the Canyon Singers for 20 years. Michael was preceded in death by his...
Darlene A. Schrader
Dec 6, 2013
Darlene A. Schrader, 82, of Cottonwood Arizona passed away on December 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23 1930 to the parents of Art and Anna Swayze of Wilmot , South Dakota.. Darlene was the 7th of 8 children, she is survived by only one sister Arda Kadinger of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Darlene attended...
Tom Willcut
Dec 3, 2013
Tom Willcutt, age 92, of Cottonwood passed away December 3, 2013 at home surrounded by his family that he loved so much. Born in Snowball, Arkansas to William and Cora Ethel Willcutt, he was an eighty-six year resident of Arizona. He spent most of his life, from a young age, in farming and ranching and as a park ranger for...
Fred H. Whittier
Dec 2, 2013
Fred H. Whittier, 80, of Rimrock died December 2, 2013. He was born August 26, 1933 in Swampscott, Massachusetts, the son of Fred H. and Mary Whittier. He served his country as sergeant in the Marine Corps. Mr. Whittier worked as an auto mechanic. His hobbies included model trains, antique guns and bowling. He leaves his wife of 47 years,...
Emil Filoseta
Nov 30, 2013
Emil "Skip" Filoseta, 67, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday November 30. Skip predeceased his beloved wife Mary Jo (Halverson) Filoseta who he married in June of 2012. Four children and eight grandchildren are part of the legacy of his life. Skip will be interred with full military honors at the Veterans Cemetery in Prescott,...
Amaris L. Martinez
Nov 28, 2013
Amaris Lari Martinez, 7, of Camp Verde passed away November 28, 2013. She was born March 12, 2006, the daughter of Tonita Fernando and Seth Martinez. A visitation will be held on Wednesday December 4 at 10 AM in the Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood. A funeral service will follow at 11 AM. A full obituary will appear in Fridays\u0027 edition....
Huguette Ann Swain
Nov 28, 2013
Huguette "Ann" Marie Swain, 83 of Clarkdale, passed away on November 28, 2013. She was born on October 25, 1930 in Voiron, France to Georges Frier and Henriette Chevallet. Ann worked with Meals on Wheels for 5 years and Verde Valley Caregivers. Ann is survived by daughter Nicole "Nicky" Liotta (Lawrence Sr.) of Itasca, Illinois; sisters Marithee Cortet, Aleth Colin...
Verona Carter
Nov 25, 2013
Verona Carter of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. She was 93 years old. Verona was born on April 1, 1920 in Weeds, NM to Richard and Mary Alice Beals. She attended Safford High School, graduating in 1938. She worked for Yellow Front stores for 27 years. She was awarded a 20 year volunteer plaque from Red Rock...
Daniel Thornburg
Nov 20, 2013
Daniel Patrick Thornburg "Bugsy", 36, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on November 20, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on March 4, 1977 in San Pablo California, the son of Patrick and Linda Thornburg. Danny was baptized and confirmed at the Rollingwood Lutheran Church in San Pablo, California. Danny was a successful...
Rosalie Palacios
Nov 18, 2013
Rosalie Palacios, 91, of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was born on April9, 1922 in Winslow, AZ to Hilario and Angela (Mendoza-Sanchez) Palacios. She worked as a waitress, a medical assistant and in medical records. She was a Prayer Warrior for her church and loved her children and spreading the Word of God. She is survived...
Ida M. Smith
Nov 18, 2013
Ida M. Smith of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was 80 years old. Ida was born on March 3, 1933 in McKee, KY, to Charles and Syntha (Sparks) Crank. She received her AA degree from Glendale Community College, making the Dean\u0027s List and the Honors Forum with a 4.0 GPA. She was also a Phi...
Karen Bowman Axiotis
Nov 13, 2013
Karen Bowman Axiotis, 73 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 13, 2013. She was born on February 7, 1940 in Columbus, NE to George and Gertrude Soden. Karen attended San Diego State for 4 years and received her Bachelors Degree. She worked as a Christian school teacher in CA and a houseparent at Rainbow Acres. She enjoyed synchronized swimming and...
