Obituaries

May 29, 2013

Robert Morrison Smart, 76, of Dewey, Arizona, died May 29, 2013, at his home in Dewey. Bob was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on May 22, 1937 to proud parents, Leon Warren Smart and Grace Isabel (Morrison) Smart, who have both preceded him in death. Bob lived in the Prescott, Arizona area since 2000. He moved here from Phoenix upon retiring...

May 28, 2013

Ruth Pauline (Enders) Cunningham, 80, died on May 28, 2013 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, AZ. She was born January 4, 1933 to Florence P. (Chubb) and Gordon A. Enders in Conneautville, PA. Ruth was a Registered Nurse, graduating from Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 and worked in nursing until 2009. She married Donald E. Cunningham...

May 27, 2013

Terry Baca White, 67, died in Phoenix, AZ May 27, 2013. She was born May 4, 1946 in Springerville, AZ to Cresencio & Adelinas (Barraras) Baca. Terry lived 67 years, and 23 days. Cemetery: The final commendation will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the

May 26, 2013

Elvera Hines passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the age of 96. She was the last of the Frank Girls, born in Lignite, North Dakota, 7 miles from the Canadian border, along with her sisters, Lucyle and Leona, and her brother, Neree, to her parents, Anton (Tony) and Catherine Frank. Though she began her life in Lignite, she...

May 25, 2013

Victor James “Sonny” Hughes, 68, of Ash Fork, AZ died suddenly at home on May 25, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on May 28, 1944 to Victor & Irene (Thompson) Hughes. He is survived by his former wife Nancy K. Hughes of Paulden, AZ; two daughters Stephanie Hughes of Mesa, AZ and Laura...

May 23, 2013

William 'Bill' Hatcher, 83, died May 23, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. He was born September 26, 1929 to William & Toby (Kinnaird) Hatcher in Long Beach, CA. Bill leaves behind his wife of 52 years Peggy and his daughter Sandra Jo Jackson. Bill lived 83 years, 7 months, and 27 days.

May 21, 2013

Virginia Jenness Millett Apodaca, 90, passed away May 21, 2013. She was born April 27, 1923 in Palmyra, ME, the daughter of Obed & Gerda (Weeks) Millett. Mrs. Apodaca was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy (WAVES). She was married to Henry Apodaca of Los Angeles, CA, and worked for many years as a deputy clerk...

May 20, 2013

Jimmie L. Legg, 77, passed peacefully at home in Prescott Valley, Arizona on May 20, 2013. He was born October 21, 1935 in Enid, OK to Wayne and Virginia Legg, who preceded him in death. Jimmie served in the US Army for four years. He then met his life partner Sue, and they were married in Thurman, IA on March...

May 19, 2013

Randall Eugene Blume, 71, passed away May 19, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. Randy was born in Franklin Grove, IL December 13, 1941. Randy is survived by his 3 brothers Richard, Larry, and Bradley, sister Kathy (Clyde) Johnson, 8 nephews and 3 nieces, step-children Gary & Jimmy Michaels and Linda Tow. The family will have a memorial service for Randy at...

May 19, 2013

Stanley Glen Schuricht, passed away May 19, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. Stan was born to Elmer and Erma Schuricht (Deceased) in Armel, CO June 9, 1937. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Jerome & Dale. Stanley is survived by his is wife of 40 years Sharon; his son Glen (Dawn); daughters Wendy, Stacey (Matt), and...

May 18, 2013

Private family services will be held.

May 15, 2013

May 13, 2013

Peter died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Good Samaritan Society-Marley House Hospice in Prescott, Arizona. He was born November 15, 1956 in Norwalk, Connecticut; the son of Herman and Jane (Heckett) Pietsch. Peter was 56 years old. Peter enjoyed the outdoors and his interests included camping, fishing, hanging out with family and friend, and his pets. He loved his family...

May 13, 2013

A private cremation will be held at Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Funeral Home.

May 11, 2013

Marion passed away quietly at home on May 11, 2013 at the age of 90 after a long and brave battle with cancer. Born Feb. 4, 1923 in Kittanning, PA, to Lawrence and Edna Culley, Marion led a spirited life filled with her many varied interests. She attended Bethany College, WV, where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta...

May 10, 2013

Francis P. (Frank) Carpenito was born Dec. 9, 1922, and died May 10, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Prescott, Ariz. He is survived by his wife Katherine (Kay) of 30 years; five children, Frank Capenito Jr. (Karen), Catherine Sousa (Emanuel), Michele Drapeau (Doug), George Riccio (Karin), and Daniel Riccio (Katherine); his nine grandchildren Victoria Carpenito, Chelsea Carpenito, Daniel...

May 9, 2013

Jason Matthew Honings, 36, of Pittsburgh, PA died on May 9, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. Jason is survived by his loving parents Kathann and Andy Grimson of Prescott Valley, AZ and his three children Christian, Taylor, and Peyton Honings. Service: A private cremation will be held at Bradshaw Chapel in Prescott Valley.

May 8, 2013

Gary O. Vest, 71, died unexpectedly at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, AZ May 8, 2013. He was born September 26, 1941 in Detroit, MI to Oliver & Bessie (Smith) Vest. Gary lived 71 years, 7 months, and 12 days.

May 7, 2013

Edward Charles Shryock passed away at his home in Prescott on May 7, 2013, at the age of 90. Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Ed joined the US Marine Corps at the start of World War II, where he met fellow Marine Jennie Southford. They married in 1944 and moved to Prescott in 1961. He was a long-time member of the...

May 6, 2013

Neil died Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born April 27, 1925 in Springfield, MA; the son of Ralph and Florence Spencer. Neil was 88 years old. Service: A committal service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Prescott National Cemetery with Military Honors.