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Margaret Viola Davison

Margaret Viola Davison

Aug 21, 2008

Margaret Viola Davison, 79 of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, August 21, 2008. She was born April 4, 1929 in Bakersfield, California. Margaret was a resident of Yavapai County for the last six months and previously of Ventura, California. Margaret was a proud member of Saint Germaine's Catholic Church and was...

Harry Richard Dixon

Harry Richard Dixon

Aug 21, 2008

Harry Richard Dixon died on Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  Born on June 10, 1925 in Clarkburg, West Virginia, he was the son of Harry R. and Gay (Roberts) Dixon.  He was 83 years old. Harry was a member of Open Door Baptist Church in PRescott Valley.  He enjoyed sports and "critters."  He especially loved his dog,...

William F. Halliburton

William F. Halliburton

Aug 18, 2008

William "Bill" F. Halliburton died Monday, August 18, 2008 at the Crossings in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born January 3, 1920 in Los Angeles, CA., the son of John  and Felicia (Fayant) Halliburton.  Bill was 88 years old. He retired after 23 years as Vice President of Sales and Marketing with the Wolf Range Company.  Bill later volunteered at Yavapai...

Gloria Marlene Ross

Gloria Marlene Ross

Aug 17, 2008

Gloria Marlene Ross passed quietly into God?s hands at her home on Sunday, August 17. Gloria was born and raised in San Francisco. She married the love of her life, Raymond Ross, in 1963. Gloria worked for the telephone company as a secretary and Ray was with Pacific Gas & Electric.  Eventually his career moved them to the Fresno area...

Dale Franklin Mathern

Dale Franklin Mathern

Aug 13, 2008

Dale Franklin Mathern died on August 13, 2008 in Camp Verde, AZ.  Born on February 18, 1924, in Toledo, Iowa, he was the son of Joseph and Daisy (Dixon) Mathern. Dale loved woodworking, hunting & fishing, and camping.  He was most proud of his family. Dale is survived by his loving wife, Mildred; daughters, Carol (John) Sanders, Beth Mathern, both...

Baldomero F. Mungaray

Baldomero F. Mungaray

Aug 8, 2008

Baldomero F. Mungaray died on Friday August 8, 2008 at his daughter?s home with his family by his side. He was 88 years old. Born in Douglas, Arizona February 20, 1920 to Rafael & Mercedez (Franco) Mungaray.  Baldomero lived most of his adult life in the San Pedro Wilmington area of California where he worked as a Longshoreman for PMA....

Lenard Franklin Geiler

Lenard Franklin Geiler

Aug 7, 2008

Lenard Franklin Geiler, 96, died Thrusday, August 7, 2008 at Samaritan Village in Prescott, Arizona, He was born August 26, 1911 in Vandalia, Missoui, to Thomas J. and Bessie (Lamme) Geiler. He attended Tempe Normal (ASU) and the Los Angeles College of Optometry.   Lenard married Mabel Anderson in Glendale, Arizona, Mabel died in 1996. He is survived by two sons;  ...

Jeen Ruth Lieppman

Jeen Ruth Lieppman

Aug 5, 2008

Jeen Ruth Blundell Lieppman passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.   Jeen was born in Salt Lake City, UT, March 20, 1917 to Henry James and Eliza Ellen Terry Blundell.  She graduated from West High School with a music scholarship.  Jeen toured with a singing group before moving to Seattle, where she became an award-winning hair stylist. It was there ...

Barbara Ann Roseberry

Barbara Ann Roseberry

Aug 2, 2008

Barbara Ann Roseberry, died August 2, 2008 at Rolling Hills Manor. She was born June 17, 1926 in Anderson Indiana; the daughter of John T. and Edith (Hendrix) McCoy. Barbara was 82 years old.   Barbara married the love of her life William ?Paul? Roseberry on June 14, 1947. They moved to Prescott from Garden Grove, California July 1, 1990. She...

Paul Raymond Smith

Paul Raymond Smith

Aug 1, 2008

Paul Raymond Smith died on Friday, August 1, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on March 28, 1923, in Secaucus, New Jersey, he was the son of Willard F. & Iwa E. (Ewh) Smith.  He was  85 years old. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn (Cann) Smith; daughter, Lynn (John) Simmons; son, Scott (Claire)...

Robert L. Kelly

Robert L. Kelly

Jul 30, 2008

Robert L. Kelly passed away on July 30, 2008  at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  He was 69 years old. Robert worked for 40 years as a supervisor in the auto industry in many different fields. He was a resident of Arizona for 48 years and of Yavapai County since 2005. Robert lived previously in Utah. He was...

Norman Dale Kiener

Norman Dale Kiener

Jul 28, 2008

Norman Dale Kiener died Monday, July 28, 2008 at his home in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born June 19, 1932 in Maywood, Illinois; the son of Albert and Carmella (Decola) Kiener.  Norman was 76 years old. He enjoyed watching baseball, hockey, and loved to cook.  He was a writer, an artist and enjoyed doing some crafts.  He was most proud...

Elmer Lee White

Elmer Lee White

Jul 27, 2008

Elmer Lee White died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Mt. View Manor in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born March 6, 1919 in Floy Plenty, Arizona: the son of Charles and Almedia (Preister) White.  Elmer was 89 years old. Elmer was a member of the Elks, VFW and enjoyed fishing and riding ATV's.  He was most proud of his grandchildren and...

Cindee Louise Rigden

Cindee Louise Rigden

Jul 24, 2008

Cindee Louise Rigden passed away suddenly on July 24, 2008 in West Virgina. She was 48 years young.   She was born August 6, 1959 in Spokane, Washington to Louis Hauber & Dorothy (Hardung) Hauber.   Cindee married her soul mate, Scott E. Rigden, on July 3, 1983.   Cindee was a resident of Yavapai County since 1996 and previously of Idaho. She...

Ernest Ramon Rivera

Ernest Ramon Rivera

Jul 23, 2008

Ernest Ramon Rivera Jr. passed away at his home on July 23, 2008. He was 55 years old. Ernest was born on August 6, 1952 in Prescott, Arizona  to parents Ernest Ramon Rivera Sr. & Georgia Rose (Gomez) Rivera. He was a life time resident of Yavapai County. Ernest married his soul mate Melody (Remley) Rivera February 22, 1986, they...

Dean O'Neil Hawk

Dean O'Neil Hawk

Jul 20, 2008

Dean O'Neil Hawk died on Sunday, July 20, 2008, in his home in Wilhoit.  Born on March 8, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of Jerre and Patricia (Barnett) Hawk.  He was 56 years old. Dean was an avid reader and people-watcher.  He worked for 15 years as a "Mr. Manny", helping to raise 3 boys.  He...

Mildred Violet Swartz

Mildred Violet Swartz

Jul 17, 2008

Mildred Violet Swartz went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on April 4, 1908 in Coffeyville, Kansas, she was the daughter of Emil and Anna (Hunenberder) Plattner.  She was 100 years old. Mildred lead a long and active life, keeping busy until the very end.  She was a frequent volunteer at...

Harold E Carney

Harold E Carney

Jul 17, 2008

Harold E. Carney died on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at his home in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on June 6, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan, he was the son of Alfred  and  Dorothy (Thompson) Carney.  He was 85 years old.   Harold was a pilot in the military, serving over thirty years for his country.  He loved flying and playing golf.   Harold is...

Alick Kennedy Sowers

Alick Kennedy Sowers

Jul 16, 2008

Alick Kennedy Sowers, 84, died on July 16, 2008 at Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. Alick was born on February 14, 1924 in Thomas, West Virigina to Charles F. and Katherine (Magettigan) Sowers. An inurnment will be held for Mr. Sowers on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 12:30P.M. at the Prescott National Cemetery in Prescott, AZ with...

Timothy Dwight Gillette

Timothy Dwight Gillette

Jul 14, 2008

Timothy Dwight Gillette went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2008.  He was born on April 21, 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia, to Hurrly and Patricia (Burge) Gillette.  He was 43 years old. Timothy had a passion for life.  He loved family reunions and doted on his many nieces and nephews.  He was an avid photogarapher,...

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