Obituaries

Jul 11, 2012

Thelma Lucille Barbour, 89, passed away July 11, 2012 in Prescott. She was born in Newark, NJ on October 12, 1922. Thelma moved to Prescott in 1986 with her husband Al following his retirement as a US Postal Carrier in Glendale, AZ. Thelma was employed as a Registered Nurse’s Aide and after her retirement, she did volunteer work at Sun...

Jul 11, 2012

Dyana Elizabeth Heydorn died July 11, 2012 in Paulden, AZ. She was born October 24, 1955 to Cresencio & Adelina Baca in Prescott, AZ. She is survived by her sisters Jennie (Roger) Robles of El Centro, CA and Terry (Marcus) White of Prescott; family Janice & Alberto Acosta of Prescott; Michelle & Gerardo Saenz of Mesa; Tori & David Sanchez...

Jul 9, 2012

A Celebration of Betty's life will be held 12 noon, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at AZ Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery on Willow Creek Road in Prescott.

Jul 8, 2012

Josephine Rubio, 83, of Dewey, AZ passed away July 8, 2012 in Prescott. She was survived by her son; Juan Aquino Jr, her brother; Jose A Ramos, her grandchildren; Carrie and Alian, and her great-grandchildren; Jarrett and Jordan. Josephine was a member of the Catholic Church and AARP. She loved to read and travel. If asked, Josephine would say she...

Jul 5, 2012

Charles died at his home on Thursday, July 5, 2012. He was born March 27, 1923 in Salt Lake, Utah; the son of Frank and Ethel (Forrester) Knobbe. Charles was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Healey, children; Tarini Baulyia & husband Bruce Weaver of Bellingham, WA., Diva Denisson & husband Pavel of Cottonwood, AZ., grandchildren;...

Jun 30, 2012

Carol Daniels Snyder, 91, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona. She was a strong stoic woman who valued pragmatism, hard-work, and family. Born in Seattle in 1920, she was the daughter of Harry and Aleta Daniels. Growing up during the Great Depression, she acquired an affinity for financial management. At the age of 16,...

Jun 29, 2012

Rose Marie Merrincini-June 25, 1929 to June 29, 2012. Rose Marie was born in Baltimore, Maryland, she moved to Arizona in 1974. She retired from Bell Phone Company, in Phoenix, with 31 years of service and moved to Pageland, South Carolina in 2005. Rose Marie then returned to Arizona in 2010 when she was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Rose Marie enjoyed...

Jun 28, 2012

William J. Murray went home to be with his Lord after a difficult, but mercifully brief, battle with pneumonia. Determined to the end, Bill fought longer than his doctor thought possible. He ended his fight with four generations of the family that idolized him by his side. Bill was born on April 5, 1924, in Coffeeville, KS, to William and...

Jun 28, 2012

Wanda was born in Sand Springs, Oklahoma on October 25th, 1924 to Jessie and Virgil Minson. Growing up during the Great Depression and moving often to follow work, they lived in Telluride and Silverton, Colorado as well as several other places in Arkansas, Idaho and California. She left home at 16 to live with and older sister in California. Two...

Jun 24, 2012

Michael L. Anholzer (Mike), 60, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Prescott, AZ. He was born on August 2, 1951, to John and the late Joan (Resch) Anholzer. He was a 1969 graduate of Kimberly High School. Mike served in the U.S. Army from March 1971 to November 1972, the majority of that time in Viet Nam. He...

Jun 23, 2012

Charles was born on October 20, 1931 in Eveleth, Minnesota to Carl and Ethel Stead. He served our county in the US Army. Charles married Mildred on September 11, 1955. He is survived by his wife Mildred, his children; Kristi Waterfall of Murray, UT, and Cully (JoAnne) Stead of Prescott Valley, AZ, and his grandchildren; Kaiya, Kali, Kelsey, Cody, and...

Jun 21, 2012

Zach Starkey, 38, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away June 21, 2012. Private family service will be held. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Please be sure to sign Zach's guest book at www.ruffnerwakelin.com

Jun 21, 2012

William Vincent Chapp (Bill), age 83, died peacefully at home in Prescott, AZ on June 21, 2012. He was born on January 11, 1929 in Newark, NJ, the only child of Anthony and Agnes Chapp, who preceded him in death. Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1950. He did graduate work at Stevens Institute...

Jun 20, 2012

LaNelle died Wednesday, June 20th at Hospice Family Care, the Crossings, in Prescott, Arizona. She was born July 5, 1930 in Boise, Idaho; the daughter of Emmanuel and Magdalene Thaemert. LaNelle was 81 years old. She was a member of the Center of Spiritual Living in Prescott and enjoyed wood carving, beading, knitting blankets for the Linus Project and water...

Jun 20, 2012

Martha entered into this life September 27, 1958, in Phoenix, Arizona to proud parents---Jack and Rose Lee. She left this life to enter eternal life on June 20, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona at the young age of 53 after losing her fight with cancer. Martha is known for her kind heart, generous spirit and servants’ heart. Her artistic talents encompass...

Jun 19, 2012

Eugene died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born June 18, 1916 in Smith Center, Kansas. Eugene was 96 years old. Service: A memorial service for Eugene to celebrate his life will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Prescott United Methodist Church located 505 W. Gurley St....

Jun 17, 2012

Jun 15, 2012

Dennis died Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Northern Arizona V.A. Medical Center in Prescott AZ. He was born June 6, 1947 in Salem NJ; the son of Robert Quigley, II and Cornelia (Davis) Quigley. Dennis was 65 years old. Commonly known as Dennis the Menace, (Denny) lived his life to the fullest always helping others and filling our lives...

Jun 10, 2012

Elizabeth M Jones (Betty), age 91, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at her home in Prescott, Arizona. Betty was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 13, 1920 to Clement H. and M. Elizabeth (Miller) Groff and moved to Prescott in 1947. She married Aulton T. Jones in October 1950 in Prescott. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband of 61...

Jun 8, 2012

Eric W. Thompson died June 8, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born October 29, 1920 in Salem, New Jersey. He was the son of Olin and Frances (Carlson) Thompson. Eric was 91 years old. Eric proudly served his country in the 524th MP Battalion, U.S. Army during World War II in the Rhineland Central Europe Theater. His career was...