Obituaries

Sep 24, 2014

Thomas 'Tom' Kumbera died Wednesday, September 24 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West in Prescott, Arizona. He was born July 21, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Gregory and Janet (Courtney) Kumbera. Tom was 54 years old.

Sep 21, 2014

Virla passed away on September 21, 2014 at the Arizona Pioneer's Home. She was 87 years old. Virla was born in Escondido, CA on May 19, 1927 to Joseph and Challa Morilla. Service: A celebration of Virla's life will be held at Arizona Pioneer's Home, 300 S. McCormick St., Prescott, AZ. on Saturday, October 04, 2014 at 9:30am.

Sep 20, 2014

Harry was born in Manor, PA to Harry George Smeltzer and Madelyn Smeltzer on March 23, 1923. He grew up with his two sisters. Harry served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Franklin (CV-13), nicknamed 'Big Ben.' It was one of the Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II. Commissioned in January 1944, she...

Sep 20, 2014

Robert 'Bob' Wittman died at his Prescott home on Sept. 20, 2014. He was born in Venice, Calif., on Dec. 24, 1931. He is survived by his wife Pat of 56 years; his sons Kurt (Evelyn) and Eric; and his grandson Kristian. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He was a member of the American...

Sep 20, 2014

Sep 18, 2014

Richard 'Duke' L. Clark died Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Northern Arizona V.A. Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born December 1, 1926 in in Los Angeles, California, the son of Louis and Marie (Prior) Clark. Duke was 87 years old.

Sep 15, 2014

Sep 13, 2014

Aurbrey died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center West campus in Prescott, Arizona. He was born April 21, 1940 in Prescott, Arizona, the son of Cleslie and Florence (Comer) Goodwin. Aurbrey was 74 years old.

Sep 13, 2014

Margaret Kester Hays Rigden passed away at the Good Samaritan Society - Prescott Village on September 13, 2014. Margaret was born in Prescott, Arizona on May 26, 1917 to pioneer ranchers, Roy D. Hays and Hazel Irene Kester. Roy Hays was a descendant of Boone Hays, Daniel Boone's grandson, who drove cattle to California in 1849 and began the family...

Sep 12, 2014

Vernon Lee Jacobus, 85, of Dewey, AZ passed away September 12, 2014 in Prescott Valley. Vernon was born May 27, 1929 in Ferndale, MI to John and Anetta Jacobus. Vernon is survived by his children Scott Jacobus of Phoenix, AZ, Phillip Jacobus of Prescott Valley, AZ, Amy Jacobus of Phoenix, AZ and Earl Garrett of Hereford, AZ, Grandchildren Amanda, Sammy,...

Sep 11, 2014

Terry Stokes passed away Sept. 11, 2014, near his home in Dewey, Ariz. He was a fortunate man to enjoy good health and an amazingly sharp mind for 94 years. He was born in Medina, Texas to Brown Henry and Ora Maude Kelley Stokes July 21, 1920. He spent his early years in and around Medina. In later years, he...

Sep 6, 2014

Grace M. Smith, died September 6, 2014 in Prescott. She was born October 10, 1922 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Leo and Sylvia (Morse) Gleason. Grace was 91 years old. Grace was a life long active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish. She founded the school library and served as the volunteer librarian for many years. Grace also...

Sep 6, 2014

John F. Phillips, 71, passed away on Saturday, September 6th 2014, following a battle with cancer. Born July 19th, 1943 in Fort Worth Texas, John attended Jesuit High School in Dallas Texas and graduated from the University of Oklahoma. After graduating he began his life long career in insurance with Aenta Insurance Company. He started in Los Angeles, California but...

Sep 2, 2014

Joan Pinnix, 84, passed away on September 2, 2014 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y in June of 1930.

Aug 31, 2014

Roy Gustave Eckberg passed away on August 31, 2014 in Prescott, Arizona. He was residing at Prescott Manor and passed away with his daughter at his side. Roy was born in Chicago, IL on April 17, 1916.

Aug 30, 2014

Tom Zackaj, 58, passed away August 30th. The Wisconsin native wholeheartedly embraced his adopted home state of Arizona. A passion for photography drew him to the southwest and he reveled in all the varied landscapes the region has to offer. He lived well, took some risks, and left this world a content man. He himself said he was content. Tom...

Aug 28, 2014

William C. (Bill) Walker, age 93, went to be with our Lord, August 28th, 2014. Bill was born Dec 16th 1920, to Collette and Myrtle Walker in Phoenix AZ. He served during WWII in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. On September 11, 1943 he married Marion Lanning...

Aug 27, 2014

Terry Alan Perna died August 27, 2014 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born October 26, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to Bert & Dorothy (Horsey) Perna. He is survived by his brothers Gary Perna and Lee Perna. He was preceded in death by his parents. Terry lived 59 years, 10 months, and 1 day. Cemetery: Terry will be interred at the

Aug 25, 2014

James Price was born on September 1, 1946 in Grafton, IL and was adopted by John and Gwen Price at the age of 5, along with his brother, age 3. He spent his young childhood in Centralia, IL, moving to Lewistown, MT where he completed junior and senior high school. While there his family was active in the First Christian...

Aug 18, 2014

Robert Ferdinand Schaible was born on July 15,1938 to August and Stella Francis (Behre) Schaible in Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his mother Stella Schaible and Brother Wil Schaible. He is survived by his wife Aline, Sons Allan (Justine) Schaible, Bill (Brandi) Schaible, Mike (Charlotte) Schaible, grandchildren Megan, Tina, Amber-Leigh, Stetson, Austin, Parker, Sierra, and great grandchild Harper....