Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
David Brice Simpson
Oct 16, 2017
David Brice Simpson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born with a smile on his face on Tuesday, June 4, 1985 in Columbus, Georgia to Montie Simpson and Carol Mast. David met the love of his life when he was 16 - from the first kiss, David and Lisa knew they had found their soul mate,...
David Buck Hensley
Oct 15, 2017
David Buck Hensley, passed away peacefully at home, on October 15, 2017 in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona. He was 69. Buck was born on May 6, 1948, the 3rd of 12 children, to Charles Buck and Dorothy Mae (McCall) Hensley in Roswell, New Mexico. On March 1, 1968 Buck joined the United States Marine Corp. He received his High School...
Kathrine Sutter
Oct 12, 2017
Kathrine Sutter was born in Waco, Texas on August 18, 1927. As a four year old she moved to Arizona where she resided (except for 10 years in New Mexico), until her death on October 12, 2017. She died peacefully under Hospice Care after living a long full life. Kathrine Miller was married to Kenneth Douglas “Doug” Green on December...
Freda Veon Lilly
Oct 12, 2017
"Our" dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Freda Veon Lilly, returned to our Father in Heaven on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, where she was received with open arms, at the home of Kurt and Phaon Lilly. She was surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in September 1930, in Lakeside, and grew up in Pinyon with 12 brothers and sisters....
Harold Jay Crandell
Oct 10, 2017
World War II Hero Passes Away Heber/Overgaard mourns the passing of World War II veteran and local resident, Harold Jay Crandell. Jay was born in Heber, Arizona November 5, 1922 and passed away at his home on October 10, 2017. Harold Jay was the son of the late Harold Jeremiah Crandell and Margaret Lovine Porter, also residents of Heber. He...
Michael Lee Hackett
Oct 9, 2017
Michael Lee Hackett of Snowflake, Arizona passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born on April 15, 1953 in Gillette, Wyoming to Alan Archie & Clara (Fisher) Hackett. Michael enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Michael is survived by his wife, Sheila Hackett of Snowflake, AZ; sons, Michael Hackett of Wyoming, Trapper Hackett of Texas; daughters, Monique (Jason)...
Don Terry Ells
Oct 5, 2017
Don Terry Ells of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away on October 5, 2017 at his home in Show Low. He was 77. Don was born on October 29, 1939 in Florence, Arizona to Donald and Ann (Drakovich) Ells and was raised in Superior, Arizona. Don was employed with the Magma Copper Company in Superior, Arizona for over 34 years...
Linda Marie Bradley
Oct 4, 2017
Linda Marie Bradley died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. She was 49 years old. Linda was born on a Thursday, January 4, 1968, in Seattle, King County, Washington to her mother, Linda Nordstrom and father, Gerald Amato. Along with her mother, she was reared by Joe Cavanaugh,...
Adrian Wayne Altaha
Oct 2, 2017
Adrian Wayne Altaha of Whiteriver, Arizona passed away on October 2, 2017 in Whiteriver. He was 27. Adrian was born on August 19, 1990 in Whiteriver to Chris Altaha and Jolena Rustin. Adrian was a happy person who was very kind and loved to read. He enjoyed going on walks by the foot bridge and the orchard in Whiteriver. He...
John Robert Allen, Jr.
Oct 1, 2017
John Robert Allen, Jr. of Snowflake, Arizona passed away on October 1, 2017 at his home in Snowflake. He was 89. He was born the baby of the family to John Robert Allen and Cecil Elizabeth Palmes Allen June 18, 1928 in Indianapolis, Indiana. John moved to Arizona in December of 1965 from Indiana. He was a skilled musician and...
Alvie Rose Holt
Sep 28, 2017
Alvie Rose Holt passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Show Low, AZ. She was born on July 24, 1928 in Buckeye, AZ to Daniel & Maud Clark Roseberry.Alvie was a strong, hard-working woman. She was raising her eight children when she returned to school to get a college degree, which was no easy task! She taught 1st and...
Charles Kenneth Mitchell
Sep 27, 2017
A true American Hero has finally received his wings when he took his last earthly breath, after a life filled with trials, sacrifices and heroic efforts in defending the freedoms that we, as citizens of The United States of America continue to enjoy because he cared. Charles Mitchell died Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Solterra Senior Living in Lakeside, Arizona...
James Frank Simpson
Sep 20, 2017
James Frank Simpson, of Pinedale, Arizona passed away on September 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 71. He was born on June 24, 1946 to Virgil and Pauline Simpson in San Pedro, California. James was a Pipe Fitter and Welder by trade. He belonged to the UA Local 469 in Arizona and the UA Local 342 in California. A...
Edward Wallace Jellison
Sep 19, 2017
Edward (Ed) Wallace Jellison died at home on September 19, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1926 to Sarah Louise Snow and Linus Seely Jellison in Freeport, Maine. He spent his young life there, was drafted at 18 into the Army and served one year at the end of WWII.His college years were spent at Amherst College in Amherst,...
Patricia Anne Seal
Sep 19, 2017
— Patricia "Anne" Seal, a long-time resident of the Lakeside area, died Tuesday the 19th of September 2017, at her home. Born in 1939 in Monroe, MI., Anne studied and became a Registered Nurse. She married and had two children. She did her Nursing in a couple of hospitals in Flint Michigan. She continued her education at the University of...
Mary Eleanor Baker
Sep 18, 2017
Mary Eleanor Baker, daughter of Spencer Darwin Johnson and Ella Peal Braden was born on November 16, 1931 in Genoa, Nebraska and lived in Prescott, Arizona. She passed away on September 18, 2017 in Snowflake, Arizona. She is survived by two sons, Mike and Scott Baker and 5 grandchildren, Jesse, Haley, Kristina, Devon and Toni. Memorial services will be held...
Nicole Kay Ethelbah
Sep 17, 2017
In loving memory of Nicole Kay Ethelbah, aka Nikki, who was unexpectedly called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2017. She was born on September 7, 1988 to Renelda and Mark Ethlebah. She leaves behind her whole world and whom she loved with all her heart, her twins Clint A. and Chancey L. Gregg; her companion,...
Mardee Germaine Dayaye
Sep 16, 2017
Mardee Germaine Dayaye was born on December 11, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Mardee was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Camelback Acute Post Care and Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Mardee Germaine Dayaye attended Mesa Community College, Arizona State University and then Arizona State University East Campus when...
Elva Marie Kuykendall
Sep 16, 2017
Elva Marie Kuykendall of Pinetop, Arizona peacefully passed away with her loving family at her side on September 16, 2017. She was 99 years old. Elva was born to the late James A. and Mary Hannah (Robinson) Parks on July 10, 1918 in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania. Elva loved flowers and birdwatching. She was an accomplished baker who was presented a Golden...
Doug Polyak
Sep 15, 2017
On July 30, 1952 in Passaic, NJ, Doug was born, the third child to Paul and Dorothy Polyak. Before too long he was joined by 3 younger siblings and after a few pit stops, the family of 8 made their home in Phoenix, AZ. This is where Doug finished grade school and graduated from South Mountain High. He enlisted in...
