Obituaries

Jan 5, 2008

Bruce R. Lutkins died January 5, 2008 at his home in Prescott, Arizona, He was born September 26, 1937 in Peekskill, New York; the son of Charles  R. and Jessie (Bell) Lutkins. Bruce was 70 years old.   Bruce was a hard working patriotic American, who enjoyed being an auto mechanic. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, loved...

Jan 1, 2008

Ida died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Prescott Samaritan Village in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born July 29, 1921 in Socorro, New Mexico; the daughter of David Garcia and Paulita Chavez.    Ida married the love of her life John Wurtz, 52 years ago on December 31st. They moved to Prescott in 1984 and than to Chino Valley in 2005.                            Ida...

Dec 31, 2007

Margaret Ferraro, died December 31, 2007 at her home in Prescott. She was born November 8 1920 in Brooklyn, N.Y. the daughter of Francisco and Anna (Gueirriro) Ambrosia. Margarent was 87 years old.   Margaret was very active in the community through out her years in Prescott. She was a member of the Prescott Twilight Lions, a Senior Campanion at Catholic...

Dec 31, 2007

Alma Jo Elrod Stevens Minucci went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2007.  Alma Jo was born July 4, 1924 in Prescott, Arizona to Charles and Leone (Harvey) Elrod.  Alma Jo went to Lincoln Elementary School as a child.  She was crowned with the honor of Prescott High School?s first Homecoming Queen in 1941 and went on...

Dec 30, 2007

Mary Regina (Mary Jean) Marnell, age 90, died peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2007.  A 43-year resident of Prescott, she was the daughter of George and Mary Roskob of Parsons, Kansas.   A wonderful homemaker to her family of seven, Mary Jean was an active member of Sacred Heart Church and the Claret Club.  She volunteered her time at the Yavapai...

Dec 28, 2007

Daniel W. Boyd died Friday, December 28, 2007 at his home in Dewey, Arizona.  He was born May 18, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona; the son of Wallace and Mary Boyd.  Daniel was 44 years old. Dan was blessed with a love for music and nature, and a passion to work with his hands.  He trusted the Lord with all his...

Dec 26, 2007

Russell Oxford Jr. passed on to the Lord on December 26, 2007 at Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born September 9, 1929 in Gosher, Arkansas; the son of Russell and Emma (Lassiter) Oxford.  Russell was 78 years old. Russell was a stone, brick, and block mason for over 40 years in the Prescott area.  Many a...

Dec 25, 2007

Mrs. Ida Rose Mathews went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 25, 2007 following a brief illness.  Ida graduated  highschool from Prescott, Arizona in 1941.  She married her husband Norman F. Mathews, a native of Prescott at the First Congregational Church in 1946.  She returned to Prescott in 1975 where she resided unitl the time of her death.  ...

Dec 11, 2007

Dwight Earl Talley died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Bob Stump V.A. Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born March 4, 1925 in Bloomington, Indiana; the son of Ray and Addaline Talley. Dwight was a member of the Telfair Avenue Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles, two wheel'n, four wheel'n, boats, and computers.  He was most proud...

Dec 10, 2007

Kathleen Sue Whitted died Monday, December 10, 2007 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born August 16, 1946 in Peoria, Illinois; the daughter of Frank and Alice (McGinnis) Rusk.  Kathleen was 61 years old. Kathleen married Carl Whitted in 1980 and moved to the Prescott area in 1991.  She enjoyed rubber stamping and laughing with her family...

Dec 7, 2007

Mary Frances Madewell Fuhrman, 82, of Cottonwood, Arizona entered eternal rest on Friday December 7, 2007 at Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, Arizona.  Memorial services will occur December 12, 2007 at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home in Prescott, Arizona.  Viewing will commence from 11 am to 12 noon, memorial service to be at 12 noon with graveside services...

Dec 2, 2007

Nov 30, 2007

Charles William ?Bill? Anderson was born on February 27, 1945 to Max and Helen Anderson.  At the time, his father was stationed at Wendover Field (Army Air Corps bomber training base) in Utah.  After the war, the family moved to Southern California, where Max worked as a carpenter.  Over the next ten years, his sister Carol and brother Mike joined...

Nov 29, 2007

Ramona ?Mona? Good died November 29, 2007 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born August 2, 1932 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of Karl E. and Mary M. (Turske) Wilson. Mona was 75 years old.   Mona worked over 20 years for AJ Bayless starting in Phoenix and ending here in Prescott. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and working on the family genealogy.  ...

Nov 26, 2007

W. ?Dee? Barnes,  of Chino Valley, Arizona died November 26, 2007 of a heart attack. He was born October 7, 1961 in Phoenix. The son of Wayne D. and Betty A. (Weinbeck) Barnes. Dee was 46 years old.   Dee married the love of his life Carrie Spurlin on March 20, 1988. He was a Phoenix police officer for five years...

Nov 22, 2007

Larry D. Lewis died Thursday, evening November 22, at his home in Prescott, Arizona. Larry was the son of Donald D. and Virginia C. Lewis. He was born October 1, 1944 in Mare Island, California. Larry was 63 years old.   After he finished high school in Phoenix, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his discharge Larry was an...

Nov 20, 2007

Ruth Sophia Olson, 98 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 20, 2007.  Ruth was born in Fargo, N.D. Nov. 15, 1909 during a blizzard. The doctor who   delivered her was forced to get out of his buggy and lead his horse through the deepening snow to her parent?s house, ?he almost...

Nov 19, 2007

Elaine Olsen Thompson, 81, accomplished author and artist passed away on November 19, 2007.  Elaine?s indomitable spirit allowed her to complete and publish three books (Among These Shadows, Moving Under Fury and When the Sun Touches Me) while fighting ovarian cancer.  Her books are available online and through the Prescott Public Library.  She was born on November 10, 1926 in...

Nov 15, 2007

Monica Rae Jaramillo died Thursday, November 15, 2007 at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona after being involved in a traffic accident in Prescott Valley. She was born May 4, 1989 in Prescott, Arizona; the daughter of Eugene and Cher Jaramillo. Monica was 18 years old.Monica enjoyed hiking, music, spending time with her friends and making people laugh. She...

Nov 14, 2007

Virginia  M. Cook, died November 14, 2007 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. She was born January 9, 1923 in Atchison, Kansas; the daughter of Roy and Mary Bell (Garside) Walker. Virgina was 84 years old.   Virginia moved to Arizona in 1954 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to her retirement she had been an electronic tester for Motorola. She...