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James Brailsford Troup, Jr

James Brailsford Troup, Jr

Jan 13, 2013

James B. Troup, 73, died January 13, 2013 at home in Prescott with his loving wife Bunny by his side. Jim was born November 23, 1939 to James & Doris (Taphouse) Troup in Huntington, NY. He joined the Air Force in 1958, serving for four years. In 1967 Jim and Bunny were married in NY where their two children, Jill...

Vincent Joseph Miller

Vincent Joseph Miller

Jan 12, 2013

Vincent Joseph Miller, 70, died January 12, 2013 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Prescott, AZ. He is survived by his daughter Susan Anderson of Prescott, AZ; sons Damien Miller, and Paul Miller of Australia. Vince lived 70 years, 3 months, and 4 days. Cemetery: Military honors will take place at 3 p.m. January 17, 2013 at the

Joseph Travis Arter

Joseph Travis Arter

Jan 11, 2013

Joey was a Senior at Prescott High School where he was on the wrestling team. Prior to transferring to PHS he attended Bagdad High School where he excelled on the football field. Joey enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, cars, and being unpredictable. He was a wild and free spirit who could put a smile on anyone's face. He was easily liked...

Edward S. Cummins

Edward S. Cummins

Jan 11, 2013

Edward was born in San Mateo, Ca. and moved to Prescott Valley, Az. He worked as a Park Ranger for the Montazuna Castle/Tozigoot Nat. Park at Cottonwood, Az. Edwars is survived by his mother Grace Schnereger of San Carlos, Ca., Son-Eli Cummins Yellowstone Wy., Dau.- Kaelin Cummins Dewey,Az., Bros.-Gale & Dave Redwood City, Ca., Daus.-Margaret Ana San Carlos, Ca., Elaine...

Madylin Mitchell

Madylin Mitchell

Jan 11, 2013

Madylin B. Mitchell of Prescott died January 11, 2013 in Prescott,AZ. Madylin was born in Fort Morgan, Co on January 24, 1934. She is survived by her loving daughter Phyllis (John) Darling of Prescott, AZ.

Elizabeth B. Nenno

Elizabeth B. Nenno

Jan 11, 2013

Elizabeth died Friday, January 11, 2013 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Prescott, Arizona. She was born February 2, 1910 in Detroit, Michigan; the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Schmidt) Richardson. Elizabeth was 102 years old. She enjoyed knitting, chrocheting, needlepoint, and crossstitching. Elizabeth was a member of 1st congregational Church in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, the Fairport Harbor Adult Center,...

William Wayne Loughrige

William Wayne Loughrige

Jan 11, 2013

William Wayne Loughrige was born November 23, 1961 on Thanksgiving Day to William Jesse Loughrige, Jr and Mildred Jean Loughrige (Gustafson). Lovingly referred to by his mother as her “Turkey”, Wayne was a calm and gentle giant. Wayne’s law enforcement career spanned 32 years with the Maricopa County Sheriff, the Mesa Police Department and most recently was a Patrol Lieutenant...

William J. Schumacher

William J. Schumacher

Jan 10, 2013

William died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Mountain View Manor in Prescott, AZ. He was born August 7, 1924 in Spring Grove, IL; the son of John and Regina Schumacher. William was 88 years old. He is survived by his daughter Kathi Schumacher and son Lance Schumacher. Service: Military Honors for burail will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January...

Gladys P. Kiger

Gladys P. Kiger

Jan 9, 2013

Gladys died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Hospice Family Care, the Crossings, in Prescott, Arizona. She was born October 2, 1920 in Evanston, Wyoming; the daughter of Gilbert and Helma Palmer. Gladys was 92 years old. Service: A private burial to take place at the Arizona Pioneers Home Cemetery in Prescott.

Harter 'Ben' Schmid

Harter 'Ben' Schmid

Jan 7, 2013

Ben, 77, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home in Prescott, Ariz. He was born in Dallas, TX; the son of Ben and Gladys Schmid. He graduated from Texas A&M, owned H. Ben Schmid Engineers and was a cattle rancher before moving to Prescott. Ben was a member of the Prescott Noon Lions, Blue Ridge, Texas, Masonic Lodge, Aztlan...

Douglas Wesley Osburn

Douglas Wesley Osburn

Jan 6, 2013

Douglas died suddenly on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was born January 6, 1941 in Whittier, CA; the son of Alton and Ruth Osburn. Douglas was 72 years old. He survived by his children; Todd Osburn of Bainbridge Island, WA, Kerri Blateri of Costa Rica, Tamarindo, Christopher Osburn of Dripping Springs, TX, grandchildren; Sydney Sullivan, Keoni Osburn, Ellie Osburn, and...

Madeline A. Loewy

Madeline A. Loewy

Jan 1, 2013

Madeline A. Loewy, 93, passed away peacefully on New Year's Day, 2013 at The Marley House in Prescott, AZ. Madeline was born on March 29, 1919 in Manhattan, New York. Madeline and her husband, Edward, began raising their three children in New York before moving the family to Bucks County, Pennsylvania in 1956. When it finally came time to retire,...

Betty Margaret Criner

Betty Margaret Criner

Jan 1, 2013

Born May 11, 1930 in Geary, OK to Ed and Othella Donaldson. She passed on January 1, 2013, peacefully at home with her family around her. Betty is survived by her husband, Gene Criner; 3 children Debbie (Bruce) Davis, Elmo Criner, and Stan Criner; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson on the way. She is also survived by 4...

Larry Hausmann

Larry Hausmann

Dec 31, 2012

Larry Hausmann, died December 31, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. He was born May 13, 1938 in Tuscola, IL, the son of Anthony and Elizabeth (Kappes) Hausmann. Larry was 74 years old. Larry and Mary moved to Prescott 12 years ago from Michigan. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Michigan and an active member...

Lawrence Richard Gradias

Lawrence Richard Gradias

Dec 31, 2012

Lawrence Gradias (12/30/36 to 12/31/12) Lawrence passed away on December 31st in Prescott Valley, Arizona, one day past his 76th birthday. He was surrounded by his wife and sons. A native of Santa Barbara, CA, he had fond childhood memories playing at the Boys Club in Santa Barbara. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Air Force and...

Richard Lee Sullivan

Richard Lee Sullivan

Dec 29, 2012

Richard died on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at his home in Kirkland, AZ. He was born October 30, 1949 in Eugene, OR. Richard was 63 years old. Cemetery: Prescott National Cemetery. Service: Service with Military Honors took place on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Prescott National Cemetery in Prescott.

W. J. Bud Raithel

W. J. Bud Raithel

Dec 29, 2012

Bud Raithel, 92, a long-time resident of Prescott, died at his home on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Bud was born December 2, 1920, in Cole County, MO, the eldest son of Martin and Kate Raithel, and his early years were spent on the family farm. During WWII, he moved to Cuero, TX, to work at an air field, and it...

Ted W. Snowden

Ted W. Snowden

Dec 27, 2012

Ted died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Good Samaritan Society, Marley House hospice, in Prescott, Arizona. He was born January 29, 1930 in Ropesville, TX; the son of Albert and Connie Snowden. Ted was 82 years old. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Snowden, daughters; Brenda Snowden of Cottonwood, Cindy Stadelman of Prescott, grandsons; Rudy, Matthew, Ryan, and...

Michael Lopez

Michael Lopez

Dec 23, 2012

Michael Lopez passed from this earth on December 23, 2012 at his home in Prescott Valley, with his wife and stepdaughter by his side. Michael was born December 18, 1935 in The Bronx, N.Y. Mike was preceded in death by his dad Michael, younger brother Richard, and his mom Theresa. He leaves behind his wife of many years, Emma. His...

Nancy Price

Nancy Price

Dec 20, 2012

Nancy died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Peaceful Valley ACH in Prescott. She was born November 17, 1924 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Frederick and Dorothy Eckert. Nancy was 88 years old. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Dorna Christell and Rande Brewer. Service: No services are planned. A private cremation will take place at the Bradshaw Crematory in...

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