Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona

Aug 23, 2026

Donna Jane Davis, born 08/31/1953 in Malvern, AR died peacefully at a care facility in Payson, AZ on 08/23/2026. Formal obituary coming soon. At this time there are no planned services. 

Aug 16, 2026

Fred C. Howe, 86, of Camp Verde, AZ passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Camp Verde. He was born to Mary and Henry Howe, Jr. on December 11, 1939, in El Paso, TX and moved to Arizona over 80 years ago. Fred graduated from Cottonwood High School in 1957. He then attended Arizona State Teachers College in...

Aug 11, 2026

Edward Charles Lee, 83, passed away at his home in Cottonwood, AZ, August 11, 2026. He was born in Oakland, CA, September 9, 1942 and grew up in Alameda, CA. He graduated from high school in 1960, then attended and graduated from San Jose State University in 1965 with a degree in mathematics. Ed was a veteran, having served in...

Aug 9, 2026

Karlene Celia Hughes, age 82 born February, 17th 1944 passed away in Cottonwood, Az on August, 9th 2026.

Aug 8, 2026

Myrna Corrine Jacobs, 86, resident of Sedona, Arizona, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was intelligent, feisty, funny and lived life on her own terms while breaking every rule.

Myrna was born December 4, 1939 to Morris and Adele (Glassner) Steinberg in Newark, New Jersey. She was a graduate of Weequahic High...

Aug 7, 2026

Colin Clare Wilcoxson, known lovingly as “CaCa”, passed away on August 7, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 26 years old. Born on April 6, 2000, in Cottonwood, Arizona, Colin grew up with a creative spirit that would shape every chapter of his far-too-brief life.

Colin graduated from American Heritage Academy in 2018 and immediately set out to prove that passion...

Aug 5, 2026

Richard Douglas Schaffer, born 01/26/1946, died at his home in Cottonwood, AZ on 08/05/2026. 

Aug 4, 2026

Clarence V. Mets, born 06/03/1953, died at the VA Hospital in Prescott, AZ on 08/04/2026. 

Jul 30, 2026

Passed away July 30, 2026.  He was 78 years old.  

Buddy was born in Greenville, Illinois and grew up in Taylor Springs. He loved ice skating, fishing, rock collecting, and the adventures he had with his cousins. 

After graduating from Hillsboro High School, he joined the Army then went to a welding school in St. Louis. He was an amazing welding...

Jul 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sylvia H. Guajardo

November 2, 1935 – July 29, 2026

Sylvia H. Guajardo, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born on November 2, 1935, Sylvia lived a life centered around her devotion to family. She shared an extraordinary 69-year marriage with her beloved husband, Jesus X. Guajardo. Together, they...

Jul 22, 2026

Jul 19, 2026

Edwin (Ed) Thomas Mitchell, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family in Cottonwood, Arizona, on July 19, 2026, and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Born on December 1, 1932, in New York City, Ed was the son of Kermit Louis Mitchell, a salesman, and Agnes (Rutledge) Mitchell, a homemaker. He...

Jul 17, 2026

WARD, Janet Lynn (Potter) - Age 74 years, passed suddenly Friday July 17th 2026, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She is survived by 5 children John (Teri) Dayen, Christina (Kenny) Martiney, Danielle Ward, Joseph Ward, David Ward, and 2 step-children Therese Ward, and Kimberley (Allan) Nagar. She was a beloved Grandmother to 13 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Janet worked diligently...

Jul 12, 2026

Barbara E. DeVault, age 99, passed away on July 12, 2026, in Clarkdale, Arizona. Born on February 7, 1927, in Ogden, Utah, Barbara made Clarkdale her home beginning in 1950, building a life rooted in family, faith, and community. A devoted member of the Episcopal Church in Clarkdale, Barbara's faith was the foundation of her life. She was deeply religious...

Jul 8, 2026

Carl was born in Vilas, Kansas to Amos and Artia Nelson, and was one of three siblings. He attended North High in Wichita, Kansas, where he met his future wife, Patty Smith. They were married December 30, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas while both attending Kansas State University where Carl was a fraternity brother of Phi Kappa Tau and graduated with...

Jul 6, 2026

Jul 3, 2026

Charlotte De Rosett (1939–2026)

Charlotte De Rosett, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Cottonwood on July 3, 2026.

Charlotte will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, loyal friend, and one of the hardest-working people you could ever meet. She had a wonderful sense of humor that brought joy to those around her, and her kindness, strength,...

Jun 30, 2026

Beau Colton Tudor, 36, of Cornville, Arizona passed away on June 30, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1989 in Florida. Beau was a beloved son, father, brother and friend whose life was marked by strength, loyalty, humor and adventure. He had a generous spirit and a deep love for his family, his friends and the experiences that made...

Jun 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles "Chuck" Murcko, age 73, on June 24 in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Chuck was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late John and Patricia Murcko. He was a devoted father to Christian of Denver, Colorado, and a loving brother to Tom (Susan) of Highland, New York, and Patricia (Lorenzo) of Pittsboro, North Carolina and...

Jun 23, 2026

Norman Allen Bartz II, born on July 26, 1948, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to his family.

Norman was a beloved husband to Suzanne Bartz and a proud father to his daughters, Regina Bartz and Nicole Kennelly. He was a devoted grandfather to Cheyenne, Sierra, Dwayne, and Veronica, and a...