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Vera B Ratcliffe

Vera B Ratcliffe

Aug 28, 2012

Vera b Ratcliffe, 85, of Dewey, Arizona passed away August 28, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her children; Robin and Robert Ratcliffe. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda Lidorff of Tucson, Arizona, and her grandchildren; Michelle, Ryan, Sean, and Ashley. Vera was a member of the Saguaro Christian Church. She enjoyed to play Bridge...

George Frederick

George Frederick

Aug 27, 2012

George Renee Frederick, Jr. was born on May 19, 1969 in San Luis Obispo, California, the only child of George Renee Frederick and Karen Rae Stauffacher. He passed away in Bagdad, Arizona on August 27, 2012. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, George graduated with a degree in History from UCSD and later went on to pursue...

Richard Carpenter Baker

Richard Carpenter Baker

Aug 27, 2012

Richard Carpenter Baker, 72, died August 27, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born March 31, 1940 in Young, Arizona to Van & Beulah Baker. Richard is survived by his three daughters Tina Russell, Donna Russell, and Lori Henry. Richard was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.

Mary I. Blair

Mary I. Blair

Aug 27, 2012

Mary I. Blair, 66, of Chino Valley, AZ died August 27, 2012 in Prescott Valley, AZ. She was born February 22, 1946 in Peoria, IL to George & Ruby Blair. She is survived by her daughter Jodi Morrison of Chino Valley. A private cremation was held at Wakelin Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley.

Edward 'Ed' Paul Romanek

Edward 'Ed' Paul Romanek

Aug 25, 2012

Edward Paul “Ed” Romanek was born August 4, 1920 in Diorite, Michigan, the eldest son of Peter John Romanek Sr and Stephanie Marion Gucwa Romanek, both Polish immigrants. Eddie passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on August 25, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Prescott. He was a decorated veteran of WWII and served on the USS...

Moira Powell

Moira Powell

Aug 24, 2012

Moira Powell, 61, of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away on August 24, 2012. A graveside service will be held at the Prescott National Cemetery on Friday September 7, 2012 at 10:00 am. Please sign Moira's online guest book, Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel handled the arrangements

William Foster

William Foster

Aug 23, 2012

Service: A Private cremation will be held at Bradshaw Chapel in Prescott Valley.

Marian Angarola Shapley

Marian Angarola Shapley

Aug 23, 2012

Marian Jayne Angarola Shapley, 90, died in Prescott, Arizona August 23, 2012. She was born April 7, 1922 to Albert and Lillian Angarola in Los Angeles, CA. Marian was a teacher and loved teaching elementary students during her long career. She enjoyed traveling the world over and saw many places. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Ward...

Larry Gene Lane

Larry Gene Lane

Aug 23, 2012

Larry Gene Lane 69, of Prescott Valley, died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam era and was honorably discharged in July 1965. After serving his country Larry met and married the love of his life; Joan Cecelia Johnson on February 10,...

Cory Leland Roberts

Cory Leland Roberts

Aug 23, 2012

Cory Leland Roberts, 60, of Prescott Valley Arizona passed away on August 23, 2012. Cory is survived by his brother DeLane Roberts and his sister Joyce Scott both of Prescott Valley, Arizona. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday August 29, 2012 at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System’s Chapel at 500 Hwy 89N, Prescott,...

Keith L. Russel

Keith L. Russel

Aug 22, 2012

Keith L. Russell, died August 22, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born November 15, 1940 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado; the son of LeRoi and Clara (Kjonaas). Keith was 71 years old. Keith arrived in Prescott as a baby in his mother’s arms at the age of two. He grew up in...

Rodessier (Rodie) Lattin

Rodessier (Rodie) Lattin

Aug 22, 2012

Rodessier Lattin, was born November 21, 1924 to Godfrey Lattin and Fannie Green Lattin of Gloster, LA; both preceded her in death. She married George Dorsey of Neighborton, LA, who preceded her in death. The children born to Rodessier and George were: William H. Dorsey (Glendale, AZ), Raymond Dorsey (Houston, TX) and Linda Dorsey (Glendale, AZ). From them there were...

Iris A. Riley

Iris A. Riley

Aug 17, 2012

Iris A. Riley, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away August 17, 2012. She was born September 6, 1936 in Lowell, Indiana to Oscar and Alberta Barden. Iris is survived by her children; Zane (Korine) Thompson, Guy Thompson, Rex Thompson, and Melody (Brian) Blackwood, her brother Paul (Beth) Barden, sisters; Judy (Larry) McCulley and Barbara Tandyk, 6 grandchildren, and a great...

Samuel 'Grant' Snider

Samuel 'Grant' Snider

Aug 16, 2012

Samuel Grant Snider, 70, of Prescott Valley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2012. He was born to Jacob Emmet Snider and Ruby Ethel Petty Snider in Malden, Missouri on October 15, 1941. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane White Snider and his sisters RuthAnn Morgan and Beth Vitale, both of Monett, Missouri....

Gilbert 'Gil' Guscott

Gilbert 'Gil' Guscott

Aug 16, 2012

Gilbert (Gil) James Guscott, a devoted husband and father died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 16, 2012. He was born September 27, 1933 in Lakewood, OH; the son of Gilbert and Clara (Schulke) Guscott. Gil was 78 years old. Gil married the love of his life, Barbara Linton on August 27, 1955, who survives him. They would have celebrated their 57th...

Virginia Tronsen Kaiser

Virginia Tronsen Kaiser

Aug 14, 2012

Virginia Tronsen Kaiser, 94, passed away on August 14, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband Paul, daughter Helen Hunt (Pete), son Wayne Tronsen (Merrilee), and one step daughter Yvette Ward, 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Her memorial service will be Saturday August 25 at 10 am at Trinity Lutheran Church at 3950 N Valerie Dr in...

Rex O. Drake Ii

Rex O. Drake Ii

Aug 14, 2012

Rex Orville Drake II, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012 peacefully in his sleep at home. Rex was survived by his loving and faithful wife Roslyn, 2 daughters Kristin and Magen and his son Cody, and his brother Bennie Nettle. He was blessed with 6 grandchildren Emily 14, Jacob 13, Kyle 11, Clayton 9, William 5, Jaxson 5 months,...

Barbara Ann Jeter

Barbara Ann Jeter

Aug 12, 2012

Barbara Ann Jeter, 65, of Wilhoit, AZ died August 12, 2012 in Wilhoit, AZ. She was born December 11, 1946 in Ashland, PA to Edwin & Rita McVey. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Author Jeter of Wilhoit, AZ; sons John Jeter of Kirkland and Michael Jeter of Phoenix, AZ; and daughter Sharron Sansone of Surprise, AZ;...

David Clark Briggs

David Clark Briggs

Aug 11, 2012

David Clark Briggs, 68, of Skull Valley, AZ died August 11, 2012 in Prescott, AZ at the Veterans Administration Hospice facility. He was born June 9, 1944 in Phoenix, AZ to Clark & Mamie Lu (Coulson) Briggs. A memorial service will be Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9:30 at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ with military honors. Dave...

Karen Elizabeth Baxter

Karen Elizabeth Baxter

Aug 8, 2012

We celebrate and remember the life of Karen Elizabeth Baxter of Prescott, Arizona. She passed away on August 8, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on May 31, 1957 in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Phoenix and then moved to Bisbee where her husband managed the local airport. She graduated from the University of Arizona...

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