Obituaries

Mar 22, 2013

He lived his life to the fullest, full of love. Gary will always be missed.

Mar 21, 2013

“Her children rise up and call her blessed; and her husband boasts of and praises her, saying, many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well with strength of character that is steadfast in goodness, but you excel them all. Whose kind grace and gentle heart always placed the needs of others ahead of her own.” Barbara was born in Kingman,...

Mar 18, 2013

God has waited to delight in you, Robert. Now he waits no longer. The warmth of your smile, the embrace of your hug, your infectious laugh; these are the things we will miss of you the most. We sit and we remember you kicking up dust on your dirt bike underneath an evening sky, strumming the strings of your guitar...

Mar 17, 2013

Richard R. Ross died March 17, 2013, in Prescott, AZ at 76 years old. He was born October 22, 1936, in Hamtramack, MI, to Thomas and Mary Rosplochowski. Richard is survived by his loving spouse Jay Ross, five children, and 9 grandchildren. Richard was a member of the Eagles and was very proud of his family.

Mar 17, 2013

Wanda Ray Jones Norton Duke, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband, James R. Duke and children. Wanda was born to Verner Ray and Floy Beatrice Jones in Portales, N.M. She was raised in New Mexico, and five days after graduating from high school...

Mar 15, 2013

James Wallace Hughes died on March 15, 2013, at the age of 97 years, in Prescott, Arizona, where he had lived for six years. “Wally” was born in O’Neill, Nebraska, March 6, 1916, the fourth of seven children to George Wayman Hughes and his wife, the former Etta Gail Smith of Wayne, Nebraska. The family moved to Wayne, Nebraska, in...

Mar 14, 2013

Gladys Clark Marie Gladys Clark, 98, of Livermore, CA, then Chino Valley, AZ, passed away on March 14, 2013. Born to Peter and Mary Ellen Christensen on March 25, 1914, Gladys was raised on a ranch in Northern California’s Livermore Hills – an area that her grandfather, Hans Christensen, helped pioneer. In 1940, Gladys married William A. “Bill” Clark, and...

Mar 11, 2013

Dorothy Esther (Ower) Jordan, 95, was born February 17, 1918 to George S. and Ina E. (Turner) Ower in Zion, Illinois. She died at Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott, Arizona on March 11, 2013. . Mrs. Jordan was almost a native of Prescott, having moved here in the 40’s. After attending school in Zion, Illinois, and graduation from Waukegan...

Mar 10, 2013

John L. Lawson, 62, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away on March 10, 2013, after an 11-year battle with colon cancer. He was born on July 7, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Jack and Sarah (Boyer) Lawson. John grew up in Boardman, Ohio. He graduated from Boardman High School in 1968. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army and...

Mar 7, 2013

Tom left this Earth peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in the loving care of Hospice Family Care. He was born December 31, 1937 in Mansfield, Louisiana to John Arthur White and Helen DeYoung. Tom was 75 years old at the time of his passing. Tom had a long life of adventure and accompishments. At 17 he enlisted in the...

Mar 5, 2013

Daniel died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Good Samaritan Village Care Center in Prescott, AZ. He was born November 26, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of David and Olga (Femiani) Kanzer. Daniel was 75 years old. Service: A private cremation will take place at the Bradshaw Crematory and his remains interned at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Flushing, NY.

Mar 2, 2013

Butch was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, & great-grandfather, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2013. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif on November 19, 1941. Butch was preceded in death by his daughter, Deanna Bowen Talbot. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Connie Bowen; children John Bowen, Camy...

Feb 26, 2013

Shirley Jean Straube was born on Aug. 5, 1928, in St. Claire, Mich., and passed away on Feb. 26, 2013. Shirley and Glen Straube were married in April of 1948, and moved to California to raise their family. She was a homemaker (the original 'Mrs. Clean'!) and bookkeeper. She enjoyed reading, and watching and listening to the Arizona Diamondbacks games....

Feb 25, 2013

Earl died at his home in Prescott on Monday, February 25, 2013. He was born December 2, 1932 in Deming, New Mexico; the son of Orville and Marguerite Hazlewood. Earl was 80 years old. He is survived by his sons; Ben (Marilyn) Hazlewood of Farmington, NM, John (Joyce) Hazlewood of Riverton, WY, daughter Frances Hazlewood of Shiprock, NM, grandchildren; Candace,...

Feb 23, 2013

Alice Kathryn Neff, 85, died February 23, 2013 at the Marley House in Prescott, AZ. She was born May 17, 1927 to Willis & Dorothy Smuck in Milan Township, Michigan. She leaves behind three sons Bill Neff, Fred Neff, and Jim Neff. She lived a full life of 85 years, 9 months, and 6 days.

Feb 23, 2013

Eddielind (Hall-Brawner, Burnett) Jones, 75, of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away on February 23, 2013. Daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched so many hearts with her sunshine and love. Survived by her Sister, Brother, four children, eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. She loved to play softball, sing, dance, and take her children on occasional joyrides with no particular...

Feb 20, 2013

A true American patriot, Leslie Gross was born July 5, 1921 in New York City, New York, the son of Ralph and Rose (Rubin) Gross. He died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott, Arizona. Leslie was 91 years old. He joined the United States Navy and was a proud WWII veteran who served in the...

Feb 17, 2013

Marian Marcella Tope, 89, of Prescott, AZ, passed away on Feb. 17, 2013. She was born on Jan. 16, 1924, in Belle Plaine, MN, to Joseph and Mary McRaith. Always the adventurer, Marian joined the Cadet Nurse Corps at 17. She trained at St. Catherine’s College – St. Joseph’s School of Nursing and, upon graduation, was stationed with many of...

Feb 14, 2013

Anthony died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his home in Paulden, Arizona. He was born December 25, 1933 in Buckeye, Arizona; the son of Anthony Sr. and Lottie (Lemons) Lyon. Anthony was 79 years old. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Clara Joyce Lyon; children, Robert Calvin (Teresa) Lyon of Prescott Valley, AZ and Michele (Russell)...

Feb 13, 2013