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Neva C McKnight

Neva C McKnight

Jun 17, 2024

Neva McKnight, age 100. Neva passed away quietly in her sleep, June 17th, 2024, at home. Neva was a wonderful, caring, generous and loving person. She was preceded in death by Rodger, her husband of 65 years, her parents, Ed and Othella Donaldson, two sisters and two great grandchildren.

Neva is survived by her two children, Patti (Kim) Shafer and...

Jack LaRue Palmer

Jack LaRue Palmer

Jun 16, 2024

Jack LaRue Palmer, age 89, of Prescott, AZ, passed away on June 16th, 2024, after being involved in a vehicle accident on June 5th, 2024, in the Prescott area. 

Jack was born on July 23rd, 1934 to Adrienne and John Palmer in Spring Valley, Illinois. He was the first to share he was the oldest of four siblings, which he boldly...

Frank Daniel Hernandez

Frank Daniel Hernandez

Jun 16, 2024

In loving memory of Frank Hernandez. Born on October 5, 1942, in Gila Bend, Arizona, he chose to spend his retirement years in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Frank married his high school sweetheart Helen and moved to Phoenix where he worked for a lumber company. Later he worked and retired from Honeywell Commercial Flight Systems. He and Helen are blessed with two...

Steven Alfred Pascarelli

Steven Alfred Pascarelli

Jun 13, 2024

Steven Alfred Pascarelli, aged 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 13, 2024. Everyone who knew Steve deeply cherished him and will sadly miss him. He was a beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend. Born in Forest Hills, N.Y., Steve spent his formative years in a neighborhood that was more than just a hometown; it was a close-knit...

Gregory Robert Gilliam

Gregory Robert Gilliam

Jun 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregg Gilliam, affectionately known to many as the Gentle Giant. Gregg left us on June 10th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and inspiration that will forever be remembered by all who knew him.

Gregg was known for his imposing size, strength, and athleticism, which could be intimidating...

Bonnie Lou Palmer

Bonnie Lou Palmer

Jun 5, 2024

Bonnie Lou Palmer, age 88, of Prescott, AZ, passed away on June 5th, 2024, after being involved in a vehicle accident in the Prescott area. 

Though she was a California native, growing up in Los Angeles and residing in Walnut, California, for 42 years, she and her husband, Jack L. Palmer, moved to Prescott in 2004, and made it their home....

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