Obituaries

Aug 1, 2006

Jul 27, 2006

Frances ?June? Patterson, affectionately known as ?Marnie? by her family, suddenly passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2006. She was born on January 28, 1940 in Maxwell, Nebraska. She called Prescott Valley her home for the last 11 years.   June worked for Pacific Bell Phone Company for 31 years. At the time of her death, she was employed at Asphalt...

Jul 16, 2006

Patricia Nicholson Kilkenny, 83, died Sunday, July 16, 2006 at her home in Prescott, Arizona. She was born March 20, 1923 in Portland, Maine; the daughter of James and Lavina (Lyons) Nicholson. Patricia enjoyed travel tours, visiting museums and doing geniology research. She was a compasionate AA counselor and volunteered for Score. Patricia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law;...

Jul 15, 2006

Bobbye Lee Gehri, died on July 15, 2006 at Margaret T. Morris  Center. She was born on October 18, 1922 in Coleman, Texas; the daughter of H.W. and Ruby Martha (Holland) Hunter. Bobbye was 83 years old.   Bobbye retired a Dean of Admissions for U. S. International University London Campus; she had also served many years recruiting through out  Europe...

Jul 13, 2006

John Salgado, 78, died Thursday evening, July 13, 2006 at Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born May 17, 1928 in San Bernardino, California; the son of Asciscalo and Sadie (Jaramillo) Salgado. John served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was decorated for his heroics. John met and fell in love...

Jul 9, 2006

Lester Lloyd ?Les? Grell, 69, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at his home in Chino Valley, Arizona. He was born August 11, 1936 in Dewitt, Iowa; the son of Lester F. and M. Keith (McMain) Grell. Les was a member of the Chino Valley United Methodist Church and the Emmaus community. After the death of his first wife Patricia Mae...

Jul 1, 2006

Yvonne Teres Murray, a long time resident of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006. She was born in Yakima, Washington on March 26th, 1965 to Fremin and Mary Theresa Echeverria. She was the wife of Dwight Murray, the devoted mother of Bruce & Theresa Lemons, Adam & Marcy Greenway, Matt & Jennifer Williams, and John Michael...

Jun 28, 2006

Ethel Lytle, died on June 28 2006 at Samaritan Village Care Center in Prescott. She was born Ethel Eileen Davis on July 21, 1918 in Lowell, Arizona to William and Edith (Cowan) Davis, as a second generation of an  Arizona pioneer family.   Her childhood was spent on her father?s 47 Ranch in Cochise County. She went  to high school in...

Jun 27, 2006

Charlie died Tuesday, June 27, 2006 in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born November 14, 1954 in Long Beach, California; the son of Dean and Loretta (Zediker) Mossman.  Charlie was 51 years old.   Charlie was an accomplished musician and artist who enjoyed a long career as a drummer in several popular bands throughout Northern Arizona. Charlie will be deeply missed by...

Jun 27, 2006

John and Bernice ?Bunny?  Wilkinson died June 27, 2006 as a result of a car accident near Quartzsite, Arizona. They were returning from Camp Pendelton, California, were John had participated in a softball tournament.  John was born October 10, 1946  in Warren, Ohio; the son of John L. and Vera B. (Dixon) Wilkinson. John wa s 59 years old.  Bunny...

Jun 26, 2006

James G. Wright, 63, died Monday, June 26, 2006 at Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was born October 16, 1942 in Oroville, California; the son of James C. and Bertha I (McMullen) Wright. James served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He met and married Debra Fishback on December 8, 1996 and shared...

Jun 24, 2006

Helen died Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Prescott Samaritan Village in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born November 9, 1914 in Los Angeles, California; the daughter of Louis and Louise (Beddome) Calfas.  Helen was 91 years old.   Helen was a longtime weaver and was a member of the Handweavers Guild of America and the Mountain Spinners and Weavers.  She was also...

Jun 20, 2006

Basil Franklin Pfaff of Prescott, Az., died on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Basil was born in Portland Township, Monroe County, Wisconsin, on August 19, 1924, to Fred and Katherine (Antony) Pfaff. Basil served in the USN in World War II receiving the World War II Victory Medal. Basil also served in the US Army receiving the Meritorious Service Medal and...

Jun 18, 2006

Barney Bill Gibson, died June 18, 2006 at his home in Bagdad. He was born February, 25, 1928 in Mullen, Nebraska; the son of John A. and Lucy M. (Jeffords) Gibson. Barney was 78 years old.   Barney proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an retired mined from Cypress Bagdad Mine. He enjoyed the outdoors...

Jun 16, 2006

Florence C. Jones, died June 16, 2006 at her home in Prescott. She was born October 1, 1923 in Prescott. Florence was the dauther of Willie and Rosie (Kwail) Charles. Florence was 82 years old.   Florence was a revered elder of the Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe. She helped tribal leaders maintain the cultural and traditions of the tribe. She worked...

Jun 8, 2006

Monica "Monnie" Clark Tunney died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at her home in Dewey, Arizona. She was born June 12, 1924 in Petersburg, Nebraska; the daughter of Sabastian and Clara (Koch) Getsbred; Monnie was 81 years old.   Monnie was a member of the American Legion Auxillary #10227. Monnie enjoyed playing cards and square dancing. She also enjoyed the out of...

Jun 6, 2006

Bob died June 6, 2006 at his home in Paulden suddenly from heart failure.  He was born March 21, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the son of Robert and Ruth (Brown) Weatherman.  Bob was 59 years old.   A 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department (1969-1989), Bob retired as PIII from the Van Nuys Division in the San Fernando Valley. ...

Jun 6, 2006

Rex A. Cottle, 86, died June 6, 2006 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. Rex was born September 6, 1919 in Preston Idaho; the son of Abraham and Betty (Newton) Cottle. Rex was a member of the Chino Valley Senior Center, he enjoyed tinkering and fixing things. Rex was proud of his family and their accomplishments. Rex is...

May 27, 2006

Lori Lynn Perez Lori Lynn Perez passed away on may 27, 2006 after a long battle against cancer. She was born in Williams, Arizona on April 9, 1963. She attended schools in Clarkdale, Arizona and graduated from MUHS  on May 29, 1981. Lori was employed with the Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe, where she held various positions  until two years ago,...

May 22, 2006

Mary died Monday May 22, 2006 in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born October 23, 1929 in Lincoln, Kansas; the daughter of Frank and Sara Parli.  Mary remained in Lincoln until 1981 when she moved to Prescott.   She enjoyed reading, playing solitare, gambling at the slot machines, bowling and playing cards.  Mary was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...