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Kenneth Stanley Collins

Kenneth Stanley Collins

May 2, 2022

Kenneth Stanley Collins, Sr Feb 5, 1929 - May 2, 2022 Our country lost a legend when Ken passed away peacefully in his home in Prescott Valley. His career span 32 years in the Air Force and CIA. He was a warrior and a test pilot and an instructor. He flew fighter aircraft during the Korean War and Reconnaissance aircraft...

Delphine Flora Burks

Delphine Flora Burks

Apr 30, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Delphine Flora Burks (AKA “Del”) of Prescott, Arizona on April 30, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1935, in Utica, Michigan to Ruffin and Martha Van de Moortell who lived on a vegetable farm at the time with her older sister, Elsa. Del married Albert W. Burks on...

Jaydon C Montierth

Jaydon C Montierth

Apr 29, 2022

Jaydon C Montierth, age 14, completed his earthly mission on Friday, April 29th, 2022, after an accident with a vehicle while on his mountain bike. Jaydon was born October 25th, 2007, in Prescott, Arizona. He is the son of Brendon and Briana Montierth and the big brother to Leyton, Greyson, and Rylon. Jaydon was an intelligent young man, a born...

Nancy Rae Nimocks

Nancy Rae Nimocks

Apr 29, 2022

Nancy R Nimocks, age 85, passed away on April 29, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1936 to Elmer and Amy (Falkner) Dunkel in Freeport, Illinois. Nancy married the love of her life, Ronald Nimocks on Flag Day in 1952. Together, they had and raised four children in Morrisonville, WI. Nancy worked at Manchester’s in Madison and later at...

Garrett David Freer

Garrett David Freer

Apr 27, 2022

Garrett D. Freer, of Prescott, passed away at home April 27. He was born on July 30, 1986 in La Mesa, CA, the son of Paul W. and Nita (Clardy) Freer of Prescott. He was a graduate of Santana High School in Santee, CA and attended Chico State University before his move to Prescott. For many years, Garrett was a...

Carl William Swanson

Carl William Swanson

Apr 25, 2022

Carl William Swanson passed away Monday April 25th, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, after suffering from sudden heart complications. Carl was a loving father, son, and also a kind and caring friend. He was also a long time employee of the Yavapai Humane Society where he met a lot of his longtime friends. He leaves behind his son...

Roberta Louise Stent

Roberta Louise Stent

Apr 23, 2022

Roberta Louise Stent (formerly Lewis) died in Prescott, Arizona on April 23, 2022 from liver cancer. She was born February 22, 1945 in Santa Monica, California. She had a successful legal career working with Attorneys, Judges, and the Yavapai County court system. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest, with whom they were married for 44 years. She is survived...

Arthur Arnold Duran

Arthur Arnold Duran

Apr 22, 2022

Arthur Arnold Duran passed away in Prescott, AZ on April 21, 2022. He was born in Jerome, Arizona to Fernando Duran Sr. and Matilde Rivera on December 21, 1925. Art attended school in Jerome, Arizona and graduated early from Jerome High School in 1943. Arthur enlisted in the Army on December 16, 1943. He was a member of the 34th...

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