Obituaries

Nov 1, 2013

Larry died at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott on Friday, November 1, 2013. He was 63 years old. Larry is survived by his father, Bill D. Cosper, and two brothers Doug Cosper and Lynn Cosper. He was a loving uncle to two nephews Sean Cosper and Kevin Cosper. He is also survived by many cousins and very dear,...

Nov 1, 2013

On All Saints Day, November 1, 2013, Ronald Keith Welsh passed away; he was 76 years old. Ron was born in Los Angeles, California to Ronald Welsh and Dorothy Bestle. He loved the mountains, and lived off and on in Colorado, enjoying hiking and exploring with his family and friends. Ron primarily worked in audio/visual sales, employed by companies such...

Oct 31, 2013

Naydene Eckles, 90, died October 31, 2013 in Prescott Valley, AZ. She was born July 30, 1923 in Kansas City, MO to George & Mary (Nickols) Lohr. She is survived by her nieces Beverly Swann of Columbia, MS and Carol Rogers of Los Lunas, NM; nephews Timothy Wales of Chumphon, Thailand, Lawrence Wales of Citrus Heights, CA, Daniel Wales of...

Oct 28, 2013

Ruth Elizabeth Bailey, 91, died October 28, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. She was born February 9, 1922 at home in Kent, OH to William & Marion (Zoltan) Burridge. She leaves behind her two sons John R. Bailey and James D. Bailey of New Mexico. Ruth lived a full life of 91 years, 8 months, and 19 days.

Oct 27, 2013

Carmen was preceded in death by her husband Lucas V. Rodriguez (1999), son Raul Rodriguez (1998), and daughter Eloisa Renteria (2005). She is survived by her children Aurora (Benny) Rodriguez of Douglas, AZ; Carlos (Blasita) Rodriguez of Prescott, AZ; Mary (Robert) Islas of Prescott Valley, AZ; and son-in-law Julian Renteria of Prescott Valley, AZ; sisters: Virginia (Jose) Cano of Phoenix,...

Oct 25, 2013

Mary L. Curtis, 88, died peacefully October 25, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. She was born August 6, 1925 in Fort Worth, TX to Leslie & Mary Thelma (Kendall) Cranfill. She is survived by her son Matt (Lynn) Curtis. Mary lived a full 88 years, 2 months, and 19 days.

Oct 25, 2013

Cemetery: The final commendation for John will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the

Oct 24, 2013

Agnes Oliver Kascmer Franz moved to Prescott in 1987 from Pennsylvania with dog and cat companions. She was born December 17, 1924 in E. Stroudsburg, PA, the only daughter of George and Esther Oliver. Agnes is survived by her son Joseph Jesse Kascmer and his wife Eriko, living in Japan. Sombra, her dog buddy, had been an excellent walking partner...

Oct 24, 2013

Angel Frias, 89, of Paulden, AZ, passed away at the VA Hospice in Prescott, AZ on October 24, 2013, with family at his side. Angel was born October 2, 1924, in Puntenney, AZ to Encarnacion and Juana Frias. He was raised in Puntenney, Drake, and Perkinsville. He lived in Jerome, Prescott, and Paulden. Angel was very proud to have served...

Oct 23, 2013

Robert Francis Tobin (Bob), 91, of Prescott, passed peacefully on October 23, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 25, 1922 in a small hospital in Montrose, Colorado. He was the first child of Francis and Bertha Tobin. They lived on a 90-acre farm near Montrose where they raised string beans, corn, potatoes, oats, wheat, barley, and...

Oct 22, 2013

Theresa E. Orefice, 82, died October 22, 2013 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was born March 12, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY to Dominique & Theresa (Manarina) Gulla. Theresa is survived by her husband of 38 years Paul; daughters Linda, Laura, Audrey, and Donna; son Bobby; and sisters Betty and Madeline. Theresa was a loving wife, mother, and sister who...

Oct 21, 2013

Leonard Brogdon (Lenny) was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 18, 1945 to L.J. and Oleta Brogdon. He was a carpenter for many years and then worked for Central Arizona Project (CAP) as a planner and scheduler for the maintenance department. He worked at CAP for 20 years and retired in 2005. Lenny was an exceptional, warm and loving man....

Oct 21, 2013

Kristen Bianca Furgeri, 17, was born in Prescott on March 26, 1996 and went home to our Heavenly Father October 21, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. Kristen had the most beautiful and loving spirit who touched the lives of everyone she met with her loving light. Her smile and laugh will live on forever by all of us. She is survived...

Oct 21, 2013

Warren Hoagland passed away quietly after a long battle with COPD. Warren was a World War II veteran who was proud to serve his country during wartime. Warren was originally from Wilmington, Delaware, but moved to the Phoenix, AZ area in 1961. He and his wife Jean relocated to Chino Valley, AZ seven years ago to be near their two...

Oct 21, 2013

Eileen I. Treadwell, age 90, of Prescott, Arizona died Monday, October 21, 2013. She was born May 14, 1923 in Forest Park, Illinois to Edward Joseph and Isabelle M. (Little) Humbert. Eileen worked for the San Bernardino Unified School District in various capacities and in the Business Office for the Diocese of San Bernardino in California. She retired and moved...

Oct 17, 2013

Richard Aurthur Bennett, 34, died October 17, 2013 in Seligman, AZ. He was born August 16, 1979 to Milton & Lorelei (Read) Bennett in Prescott, AZ. Richard leaves behind his fiancée Sherry Caballero, mother Lorelei, and sister Michelle Corsair. Richard lived 34 years, 2 months, and 1 day.

Oct 7, 2013

Oct 7, 2013

Donna Jo 'DJ' Williams was born May 18, 1944, raised in Downey, Calif. by a single mother and grandparents. She took Jesus as her Savior at age 10. She backslid and recommitted during her life, as most all sinners do. DJ passed into Jesus's arms on October 7, 2013 after her 3rd bout of breast cancer over a 17-year span....

Oct 5, 2013

Judy “Punkin” Dunbar was born September 29, 1943 in the backseat of the family car. On October 5, 2013 Judy passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was raised in San Diego, CA by her father and mother Harold & LaPreal Farlinger. She is survived by two sisters, Eloise and Kit. Judy has three children that also survive her: Crystal...

Oct 4, 2013

Donna Margaret Gorman, 76, died at home in Chino Valley with her loving husband Jim and his sister Trudi by her side. She was born December 6, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Alvin & Regina (Yogerst) Ewert. Donna is survived by her husband of 55 years Jim Gorman; son Danny (and wife Nicole) Gorman of WA and daughter Debbie (and...