Obituaries

Aug 17, 2009

Viola Irene Harrison Muncy passed away August 17, 2009 at the Arizona Pioneers? Home in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born June 20, 1908 in Carlsbad, Territory of New Mexico; the daughter of Sam Houston and Martha Jane (Newman) Harrison.  Viola was 101 years old. Viola married Herbert G. Muncy on June 23, 1930; they had two children.  Viola did work...

Aug 12, 2009

Mary Alice Wakelin, died August 12, 2009 at Hospice Family Care. She was born October, 25, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa; the daughter of Hugh "Gus" and Alma (Pennybaker) Gustafson. Mary was 76 years old. Mary with her family moved to Tucson in 1946. She graduated from Amphitheater High School and Good Samaritan School of Nursing. She married Fred at First...

Aug 10, 2009

Robert L. (Bob) Burns of Prescott passed away on August 19th at the age of 83. He was born September 18, 1925 in Cherokee, Iowa. During his early childhood, his family lived near Washta, Iowa, where his remains will be interred. He attended shcools in Washta and Buckhorn, Missouri and was a graduate of Wilson High School in Cherokee. He...

Aug 7, 2009

Richard Walter Fairbanks died August 7, 2009 at his home in Prescott, at the age of 62.  He was born December 29, 1946 the son of Walter and Marie (McLaughlin) Fairbanks.  Richard served his country in the United States Navy. Currently Richard was working as a greeter for Walmart. Richard was a big sports fan, and his teams were the...

Aug 2, 2009

Jo Della Woods and her husband Steven died on Sunday, August 2, 2009 in a traffic accident near Congress, Arizona.  She was born November 10, 1953 in Lima, Ohio; the daughter of Jon and Margret (Chidester) Krull.  Jo Della was 55 years old. Jo Della also enjoyed bowling and her dogs and cats.  She liked to cook and enjoyed her...

Aug 2, 2009

Steven Louis Woods and his wife, Jo-Della, died Sunday, August 2, 2009 in a traffic accident near Congress, Arizona.  He was born October 5, 1952 in Lima, Ohio; the son of Robert Louis and Zenith "Caroline" (Veit) Woods.  Steven was 56 years old. Steven met and later married Jo-Della Krull on October 7, 1972.  He enjoyed bowling, cars, and his...

Jul 28, 2009

Joyce Carter died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born August 10, 1926 in Brigham City, UT; the daughter of Henry and Eunice (Randle) Ashcroft.  Joyce was 82 years old. Joyce was a member of the Red Hats Society and enjoyed gardening, painting, crafts and sewing.  She loved spending time with her...

Jul 20, 2009

John Ell Marshall, 87, passed away at home in Prescott on July 20, 2009. He was born in Celeste, Texas on April 15, 1922 to J.E. and Ella Mae Glasscock (Marshall). He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, J.W. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marion (Mimi); daughter, Michele of California; son,...

Jul 17, 2009

Leonard (Len) S. Pyka, 78, passed away July 17, 2009 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born August 24, 1930 in Long Beach, California to Sylvester and Lydia (Stegal) Pyka. Leonard was preceded in death by his sons, Leonard (Len) Pyka, Jr. and Frank Pyka. He was survived by his wife of 55 years, DeAun Pyka; brother, Father Frank Pyka of...

Jul 16, 2009

Ethel McGowan, 77, passed away on July 16, 2009 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born February 5, 1932 in New York to Irving and Alice (Raisin) Kahal. A private cremation will be held at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Jul 16, 2009

James A. McHenry, 81, passed away on July 16, 2009 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born June 30, 1928 in Tucson, AZ to Albert and Mabel McHenry. He was a proud graduate from Tucson High and the Unviersity of Arizona with a degree in Mechanical Engineering which he put to good use throughout his whole life. Jim proudly served in...

Jul 13, 2009

Newton B. McDonough, Jr. died Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Bob Stump V.A. Medical Center, Hospice Unit, in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born July 17, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama; the son of Newton and Eva (Freeman) McDonough.  Newton was 79 years old.

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Jul 9, 2009

Jul 9, 2009

Roger Oscar Des Marias died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  He was born July 30, 1927 in Southbridge, Mass.  Roger was 81 years old. He was a member of the Faternal Order of Police, Deputys Association, Powder Horn Clan and enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting guns and leather working.  Roger not only loved his wife...

Jul 9, 2009

Oakley "Kelly" Williams, 90, passed away July 9, 2009 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born August 7, 1918 in Mt. Union, Iowa to Bernard & Frances (Buchanan) Williams. Kelly was preceded in death by a son, Bill Ryan Williams; brother, Ward Williams and sister, Maxine Spaustat. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Scott (Charlotte) Williams; daughter, Kilby (Robert)...

Jul 8, 2009

Nadine R. Stokum died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Good Samaritan in Prescott Valley.  She was born May 31, 1922 in Remlig, Texas; the daughter of Steven and Gertrude Wood.  Nadine was 87 years old.    Nadine met and married the love of her life, Russell Stokum, Sr. on November 22, 1943.  She raised three children and later retired from Bank...

Jul 6, 2009

Jul 5, 2009

Ronald Lee Schreck died peacefully on July 5, 2009 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was born July 15, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan; the son of Clarence and Viola Schreck.  Ron was 62 years old. Ron served in the United States Navy and was stationed out of San Diego, California.  During his active service he acquired his...

Jul 5, 2009

Fred Alan Pearson, 43, died on July 5, 2009 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born September 1, 1965 in Prescott, Arizona. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Ivin Pearson and his grandparetns, Ted & Frances Stockman from Bakersfield, California. He is survived by his mother, Frances Pearson; brother, Ted Pearson and nephews, Theo & Tyler...