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Mary Ann Henry

Mary Ann Henry

Nov 25, 2010

Mrs. Mary Ann Henry, born Mary Ann Dorsey to Henry and Elizabeth West Dorsey, May 14, 1913. She was one of eleven brothers and sisters born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky all of whom have preceded her in death. MaryAnn, or Ann as she was affectionately known, spent many of her early years in Owensboro on the West Family farm....

Walter L Matlock

Walter L Matlock

Nov 23, 2010

Walter L Big Walt Matlock Jr. was born on December 5, 1927 and went to be with our Lord on November 23, 2010. Big Walt was survived by Jean, his loving wife of 64 years, his three children Marilynn, Steve and Bruce, five grandchildren Walter, Katie, Jesse, Sasha and Sierra, one great granddaughter Taylor Reece and an older brother Matt....

Thomas J Bures

Thomas J Bures

Nov 20, 2010

Thomas J. Bures, 77, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., born Jan. 30, 1934, in Antigo, Wisc., passed away Nov. 20, 2010.Inurnment will be private at the Prescott National Cemetery.

Suzanne G Dirst

Suzanne G Dirst

Nov 19, 2010

Suzanne G Dirst was born October 3, 1939 to Willard and Ruth (Gates) Gill in Berwyn, Illinois. She passed away on November 19. 2010 in Prescott, Arizona. A private cremation will take place at Bradshaw Crematorium in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

K David Perkins, M.D.

K David Perkins, M.D.

Nov 19, 2010

K. David Perkins, M.D., died November 19,2010 at Margaret T. Morris Center. He was born November 8, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Kenneth H. and Florence (McKeon) Perkins. David was 71 years old. David and Alice moved to Prescott in 1997 after an active life in Logan, Utah. David was proud of his career as a pathologist...

Katie Mae Lynch

Katie Mae Lynch

Nov 19, 2010

Katie Mae Lynch, 86 born Feb. 2, 1924 on a beautiful farm at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Hays, North Carolina. Passed away Nov. 19, 2010 at Good Samaritan Society in Prescott Valley, Az. She moved to Prescott, Az. in 1957 where she met and married the love of her life, William Thomas Lynch. She was most...

Allan 'Mack' E. Mack

Allan 'Mack' E. Mack

Nov 19, 2010

Allan E. Mack of Prescott Valley, Ariz., passed away Nov. 19, 2010, at the Bob Stump VA Medical Center.After his retirement from the Air Force, Mack came back to Arizona, living in Tuscon, Phoenix and Flagstaff before he called Prescott Valley his home. He was employed by the HUSD for 13 years where he met Kathy Bartos in 1998. He...

Charles M Baker

Charles M Baker

Nov 19, 2010

Charles (Mike) Baker passed away Nov. 19, 2010, at Hospice Family Care, Prescott, Ariz. He was born on June 14, 1943, in Westfield, N.Y., the son of Charles F. and Belva T. Baker.Mike lived in Tucson, Ariz. from 1951 until moving to Prescott in 1980. Mike enjoyed spending his time fishing and working on cars. He worked for Canyon Auto...

Donald B Alder

Donald B Alder

Nov 18, 2010

Donald B Alder was born July 22, 1922 in South Hampton, New York. He passed away November 18, 2010 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. A Celebration of Life Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 150 Fleury Av with Rev. Fred LeClaire, C.M.F. Final Commendation and burial with full military honors...

Glenn Taylor

Glenn Taylor

Nov 18, 2010

Glenn Taylor was born on July 18, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Ola Glenn Taylor and Marsalia (Mercedes) Chimeilewski. He died November 18, 2010 after battling with Parkinson\'s disease. As a child, he relocated to Robinson, IL where he was raised by his paternal grandparents. It was in Robinson where he met the love of his life, Norma Jean Tipton....

Geraldine M Kayser

Geraldine M Kayser

Nov 17, 2010

Geraldine Margaret Kayser, 78, born June 10, 1932, to Edward and Loretta Gremling in Lima, Ohio, passed away November 17, 2010 at Encore Senior Village of Peoria, Arizona, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers. Gerry graduated from St. Gerard High School in Lima, Ohio in 1951. She married the love of her life, Tom Kayser, on September 12,...

Ethel Lockyer

Ethel Lockyer

Nov 17, 2010

Ethel Lockyer was born November 22, 1919 to James G and Eva (Christopoulos) Calaneis in Canada. She passed away November 17, 2010 in Prescott, Arizona. A private cremation will take place at the Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Crematory.

Virginia R. Gingerich

Virginia R. Gingerich

Nov 16, 2010

Virginia Ruth Gingerich 86, of Tucson, Arizona passed away November 16th, 2010. She departed this life peacefully in Prescott Valley, AZ. surrounded by her family. Virginia was born in Wayland, Iowa on September 2, 1924 to Fred and Ethel Hixson. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl W. Gingerich, son David E. Gingerich, brother Ward E. Hixson, and...

Belia M. Torrez

Belia M. Torrez

Nov 16, 2010

Belia M. Torrez born on January 16,1944 in Mercedes, Texas. She was a loving mother of 5, grandmother of 12, and great-grandmother of 1. Belia joined our heavenly Father on November 16, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Belia lived for her family. She was a strong independent woman who instilled the importance of family, loyalty and strength. Belia enjoyed...

Irene K Svitil

Irene K Svitil

Nov 16, 2010

Irene K Svitil was born August 28, 1920 to Frank and Anna (Rada) Kovarik in Illinois. She passed away at home November 16, 2010 in Prescott, Arizona

Margery Phyllis Brule

Margery Phyllis Brule

Nov 15, 2010

Margery Phyllis Brule was born March 15, 1927 to Charles and Nellie (Shinabarger) Smith in Dallas, South Dakota. She died November 15, 2010 in Chino Valley, Arizona. A Celebration of Margery's Life Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2010 at St Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Chino Valley. A pprivate cremation will be held at...

Steve E Parra

Steve E Parra

Nov 14, 2010

Steve E Parra was born June 4, 1974 in Prescott, Arizona. He died at his home in Yava, Arizona on November 14, 2010. A visitation will take place from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday November 20, 2010 at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home in Prescott.

John Douglas Edwards Iii

John Douglas Edwards Iii

Nov 14, 2010

John "Jay" Douglas Edwards III was born January 26, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona. He died November 14, 2010 in Prescott, Arizona.

James W Mansell

James W Mansell

Nov 10, 2010

James "Jim" Walter Mansell passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Good Samaritan Society, Marley House Hospice, in Prescott, Ariz. He was born May 4, 1941, in Pasadena, Calif., the son of Morris and Elizabeth Mansell. Jim was 69 years old.Growing up, Jim was involved in 4H raising chickens and rabbits and selling eggs. For his efforts in 4H he...

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