Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Roberta M. George-Curran
Sep 5, 2013
Roberta May George-Curran, PsyD, date of birth January 2, 1953, passed away September 5, 2013 at age 60 of colon cancer at her home in Cornville, Arizona. Roberta was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She was the daughter of Loyd George and Kathryn Daisy Holtorf George and was a graduate of West High School in Denver and Metropolitan College...
E. Steve Imus
Sep 3, 2013
Eugene Earl "Steve" Imus, 81, of Cottonwood died September 3, 2013. He was born and raised in Ventura, CA on January 15, 1932 to Earl and Flossie Imus. After finishing school, Steve joined the Navy, serving his country during the Korean War. He was stationed on the USS Constellation until 1953. After leaving the service he went on to work...
Sherry Loraine Johnson
Aug 31, 2013
Sherry Loraine Johnson, 76, passed away on August 31, 2013 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 9, 1937 in Taylor, AZ to Glen E. and Faye Loraine (Neilson) Willis. Sherry worked at Page Springs Restaurant; she enjoyed gardening, her puppies and her family. Sherry was loved and admired by her family and by everyone...
Daniel Joseph Henke
Aug 26, 2013
Daniel Joseph Henke, 73 of Cottonwood, passed away on August 26, 2013. He was born on February 3, 1940 in Wentzville, Missouri to Bernice Henke. Daniel worked and retired from Taylor Waste. He enjoyed woodworking, golf and fishing. Daniel will be deeply missed by all his loving family and friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann...
Eugene L. Dyke
Aug 26, 2013
Eugene L. Dyke, 89 of Cottonwood, passed away on August 26, 2013. He was born on December 26, 1923 in Plymouth, WI to Eugene L. Dyke and Hilda Ohde. Eugene worked as a professor at Sacramento City College. Eugene attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Eugene enjoyed fishing, woodworking and classic cars. He will be deeply missed by family and friends....
Marvel Humbertson
Aug 26, 2013
Marvel Humbertson, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away on August 26, 2013. She was born on March 21, 1930 in Harrisburg, PA to Pittman and Lona Conaway. Marvel worked for the Paradise Valley School District. Marvel loved chicken enchiladas with green sauce and a side of sour cream, Lay\u0027s potato chips, chocolate shakes and crocheting. Marvel is survived by son Bruce...
Patricia Ann Nelson
Aug 24, 2013
Patricia Ann Nelson, 78 of Cottonwood, passed away on August 24, 2013. She was born on June 3, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to Michael and Martha Toth. Patricia attended Phoenix Union High School from 1949-1953. She worked for Sevilla \u0026 R.L. Simpson Elementary Schools, Catholic Social Server Adoption Agency, Reynolds Metal and McCrearys. She belonged to Verde Baptist Church, St....
James C. Carroll
Aug 13, 2013
James C. Carroll of Lake Montezuma passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was 98 years old. James was born in Brownwood, Texas on May 21, 1915 to J.B. and Ruth Carroll. He attended Santa Maria High School in Santa Maria, TX. After graduating, Jim went to work for Pan American Airways before joining the Army Air Corps to serve...
John A, Burns
Aug 12, 2013
John Arthur Burns left this earth to make his new home heaven with The Lord Jesus Christ on August 12, 2013. He was born on August 14, 1929 in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Nelson and Althea Burns. He attended Flagstaff schools and graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1947. Johnny was a great mechanic and entrepreneur. He had the very first...
Wendell "Wendy" Dee Russell
Aug 8, 2013
On Thursday August 8, 2013 in his home with his family by his side in Clarkdale, AZ, Wendell Dee Russell (Wendy), 76, went to be with his family in Heaven. He was born on September 11, 1936 in Clemenceau, AZ to Oscar Burrell Russell and Virginia Marguarette Purtymun. He grew up in the Verde Valley with his two siblings. He...
William D. Donahue
Aug 6, 2013
William D. Donahue, 77, of Cottonwood died August 6, 2013, surrounded by his family and his friends at Carefree Assisted Living Center where he has lived for the past decade after a tragic head injury limited his abilities but did not diminish his spirit. He was born on July 24, 1936 in Ahmeek, Michigan the son of Rex and Ann...
Courtney Everton
Aug 2, 2013
Courtney Everton, 16 of Cottonwood, passed away on August 2, 2013. She was born on December 10, 1996 in Cottonwood to Marion Buchanan. Courtney attended Mingus Union High School. Courtney is survived by brothers C.J. Buchanan (Jessi Hoyt) and James Perkins; sisters Jenell Warner (Jason), Frances Arthur and Sonya Perkins (Jonathan Mattson); nephew Michael Everton and niece Chelsea Dewitt. A...
Benedict Allen Bohach
Aug 1, 2013
Benedict Allen "Ben" Bohach, 71, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013. He was born on October 24, 1941 in Lancaster, MN. Ben served his country in the Air Force. He worked in the radio communications and electronics industry and then later was self-employed in the same industry. He retired in 2006. He enjoyed amateur radio, electronics and teaching and...
Patricia L. Hockensmith
Jul 31, 2013
Patricia L. Hockensmith of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. She was 82 years old. She was born on August 16, 1930 in Cottonwood, AZ to Ernest and Emma Ochoa. She attended both grade school and high school in Cottonwood. She like crochet, knitting and playing bingo and she volunteered at the Clemenseau Museum. Everyone loved her...
Ramon Betancourt
Jul 29, 2013
Ramon R. Betancourt, 74 of Cottonwood, passed away on July 29, 2013. He was born on November 20, 1938 in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Raymundo Betancourt and Nicanora Flores. Ramon was a choir member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ramon is survived by his wife of 49 years Manuela; sons Raymundo Betancourt (Anaceli) of Mexico, Ramon Betancourt (Rachel) of...
Larry L. Sellers
Jul 27, 2013
Larry L. Sellers, 71, of Camp Verde passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013. He was born on April 18, 1942 in New Waverly, IN to Bill and Alma (Zimmerman) Sellers. He attended and graduated from New Waverly schools. Later he joined the Navy, serving his country for 20 years. He was also an insurance agent, a professional truck driver, and...
Marguerite Bush-McLaughlin
Jul 27, 2013
Marguerite Bush-McLaughlin, 93 of Cottonwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 27, 2013. She was born on November 21, 1919 in Winnsboro, Texas. Marguerite was preceded in death by parents Robert Bush and Ira (Norris) Bush; husband S.C. McLaughlin; son Dan McLaughlin; brothers Lawrence and Jack Bush; sister Imogene Merrick and son-in-law Joel Evartt....
Steven James Ricci
Jul 26, 2013
Steven James Ricci died July 26, 2013. He was born July 28, 1959 in Providence, Rhode Island to Kathleen and Walter Ricci. Steve was survived by his wife Tina Ann Ricci, his mother Kathleen Ricci, his aunt Charlene Seay, his sons Donald Stifle (Annabelle), David Stifle (Audrey), Lance Ricci (Trish) and grandchildren Jen\u0027ay and James. Steve served as a SEABEE...
Herbert John Schmidt
Jul 25, 2013
Herbert John Schmidt died July 25, 2013 at home in Clarkdale, Arizona. He was born on March 15, 1926 in Gorham, Kansas to John and Pauline Schmidt. Herb attended schools in Gorham. He joined the Army August 25, 1944. Herb was in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Awards received were the Korean Service Medal, Purple Heart, Silver Star and Combat...
Jonam J. Russell
Jul 23, 2013
1st Lt. Jonam Russell, 25, formerly of Cornville, AZ., was killed in action Tuesday, July 23, 2013 while serving his country in Afghanistan. Jonam was born, January 5, 1988, in Quebec, Canada, the first child of Gilbert and Sophia Russell. He was the brother of five siblings raised by loving parents that provided them with a home schooled education and...
