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Mildred Missouri Jones

Mildred Missouri Jones

Jan 20, 2008

Mildred Missouri Jones died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Hospice Family Care Crossings in Prescott, Arizona. She was born May 20 , 1921 in Dumfries, VA; the daughter of Elden and Ida Roles. Mildred was 86 years old. She enjoyed the great outdoors going camping or dropping her line in a favorite fishing hole. She was  an accomplished crocheter and...

Francis Duane Pepka

Francis Duane Pepka

Jan 18, 2008

Francis Duane Pepka joined his wife Barbara in death on January 18th 2008. Frank was born in Milbank South Dakota then later moved to Wisconsin. Frank and Barbara arrived in Yavapai County in 1996 where they lived the rest of there days together doing what they enjoyed. Frank was retired from the United States Navy and worked as a janitor...

Caroline Ann Byrdson

Caroline Ann Byrdson

Jan 17, 2008

Caroline Ann Brydson was born and raised in San Francisco, California.  She was a cherised wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by her husband Frank (Bob) Brydson, her son, Ron Driggers, her daughter, Chris Stines, her grandson Matthew (Buddy) Stines, her grandaughter, Sara Stines and her step-children, Gorgine Lee and Frank Brydson Jr. Caroline moved to Arizona in 1988. ...

Vernon Leroy Williams

Vernon Leroy Williams

Jan 17, 2008

Vernon Leroy Williams Died on January 17th 2008 at his home in Prescott Arizona. Vernon was born to Glynn and Anna May Williams October 25th 1935 in Huntington Park California. He married his soul mate Dorothy Mclean on June 22nd 1963. Together they had two beautiful daughters Erinn and Heather. Vernon was a founding member of Mountain Top Street Rodders...

Gene Richard Little

Gene Richard Little

Jan 15, 2008

Eugene Richard Little, died Tuesday, January, 15, 2008 at home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born March 17, 1932 in Swank, Oklahoma; the son of Franklin A. and Lucille G. (Davis) Little. Gene was 75 years old.   Gene served in the United States Marine Corp rising to the rank of Sergeant; during the Korean Conflict. Gene graduated from Pepperdine University...

Dennis James Dove

Dennis James Dove

Jan 14, 2008

Dennis James Dove died on January 14, 2008 at his home in Mayer. He was survived by his wife Margie Dove , his parents Donald and Doris Dove and his brothers Daniel , Donald , and David Dove.. He loved to play golf and spend time with his family.

Richard M. Pearl

Richard M. Pearl

Jan 13, 2008

Richard M. Pearl died January 13, 2008 at his residence in Prescott, Arizona. He was born November 10, 1926 in Grass Valley, California; the son of George L. and Jacquelyn (Walker) Pearl. Richard was 81 years old. Richard was a member of the Moles, a fraternal civil engineer order. He loved to golf, enjoyed traveling and wood working especially wood...

Alpheus Lambert Favour

Alpheus Lambert Favour

Jan 12, 2008

A chapter of Prescott?s history came to a close with the death of Alpheus Lambert Favour (A.L. Favour) on January 12, 2008 in Prescott.  Born November 6, 1914 in Kenton, Ohio.  Al lived his entire life in Prescott from infancy to his death 93 years later.   He had many fond childhood memories of growing up in Prescott: the family home...

Harold Duane Lee

Harold Duane Lee

Jan 11, 2008

Harold ?Duane? Lee died January 11, 2008 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born February 5, 1926 in Drummond, Oklahoma. Duane was the son of W. Leonard. and Irene F. (Maddox) Lee. Duane had worked in aero-space and missile defense for our nation. His career and his love of travel had taken him and Grace all...

Gary Edward Peck

Gary Edward Peck

Jan 11, 2008

Gary Edward Peck died Friday, January 11, 2008 at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was born December 29, 1934 in Padicah, Kentucky; the son of Randell and Margaret (Springer) Peck.  Gary was 73 years old. Gary enjoyed boating, fishing, music and witnessing his faith.  He was a member of Pathway Baptist Church in Calvert City, KY and was...

Aloha M. Wyckoff

Aloha M. Wyckoff

Jan 9, 2008

Aloha died on January 9, 2008. She was born in Wilder, Idaho on January 22, 1926. Her parents were Harian and Marie Maw. She is survived by her husband, Burl, two daughters, Chistine Cordes (John Adams) and Cynthia J. Wyckoff (Paul Meisenheimer), a grandson, Wyle Cordes, a step- grandson, Gregory Adams, two sisters, Idalee and Judith and three brothers, Vernon,...

James Edgar Morgan

James Edgar Morgan

Jan 9, 2008

James Edgar Morgan died Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born February 8, 1934 in Anderson, Indiana. He enjoyed playing cards and just being around people.  Jim was outgoing and a very happy person.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim is survived by his granddaughter, Robyn (Hector) Sanchez...

Rita Ann Skoglund

Rita Ann Skoglund

Jan 8, 2008

Rita Ann Skoglund died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Prescott Samaritan Care Center in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born January 25, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of James and Kathleen (Carroll) Cosgrove.  Rita was 90 years old.   Rita is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth & Mayor Jack Wilson; son and his wife, James & Sharon Skoglund; grandchildren ...

Bruce R. Lutkins

Bruce R. Lutkins

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...

Ida Garcia Wurtz

Ida Garcia Wurtz

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...

Margaret Ferraro

Margaret Ferraro

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...

Alma Jo Stevens Minucci

Alma Jo Stevens Minucci

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...

Mary Regina Marnell

Mary Regina Marnell

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...

Daniel Wallace Boyd

Daniel Wallace Boyd

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...

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