Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Fred Leon Clare
Oct 31, 2017
Fred Leon Clare died peacefully, Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at his home in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona from Alzheimer's. He was 82 years old. Fred was born at his Granny's house on Gilbert Road on Thursday, July 4, 1935, in Gilbert, Arizona to his parents, the late Vernon and Garnet (Lines) Clare.His was a farm family and, at a young...
Oscar Miguel Chairez
Oct 26, 2017
Too perfect for this world, Oscar Miguel Chairez, was stillborn on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. His family was anxiously awaiting his arrival and are heartbroken that his stay couldn't be longer. They are, however, forever grateful that he is a part of their family. The joy that he...
Charlayne Whipple
Oct 25, 2017
Charlayne Whipple, beloved mother, grandmother & great-grandmother passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017 in Chandler, AZ, surrounded by her family.She was born on November 3, 1939, to Clarence & Gwen Penrod, in their home by Rainbow Lake, in Lakeside, AZ.She lived in Lakeside until 1990, when she moved to Phoenix, AZ to help her husband run Whipple Trucking. She...
Mary Sue Heuett
Oct 24, 2017
Our dear, sweet, Mary Sue (Ashby) Heuett, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and blessed friend to all, passed away quietly at home surrounded by family on October 24, 2017 in Show Low, Arizona. Oh, to hear the angels rejoice and sing in heaven! Mary Sue or Sue, as everyone knew her, was born in Phoenix, Arizona. She was...
Janice Elaine Lash
Oct 23, 2017
Janice Elaine Robart Lash passed away October 23, 2017, at her home in Lakeside, AZ, in the presence of loved ones; she was 78 years old. Janice was born to the late Russell and Mildred Robart on October 13, 1939 in LaOtto, Indiana and was the youngest of four children. She spent her early years on a farm with her...
Lindsey Rachelle Earl
Oct 21, 2017
On Oct. 21, 2017, the lives of Thomas Terrence Dempsey, 27, and Lindsey Rachelle Earl, 29, were taken together in a collision near Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix as they returned to their home in Tucson. The couple was engaged to be married. Terry was born in Tucson in 1990 and spent his childhood there in sunshine. He finished junior...
Thomas Terrance Dempsey
Oct 21, 2017
On Oct. 21, 2017, the lives of Thomas Terrence Dempsey, 27, and Lindsey Rachelle Earl, 29, were taken together in a collision near Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix as they returned to their home in Tucson. The couple was engaged to be married. Terry was born in Tucson in 1990 and spent his childhood there in sunshine. He finished junior...
Eunice Tessler
Oct 20, 2017
In loving memory of Pastor Eunice Tessler, who passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at Haven of Show Low Care Center. She was 87 years old. Eunice was born on May 2, 1930 in Cibecue, Navajo County, Arizona to Allen Lavender and Nancy Chin.Pastor Eunice Tessler LOVED to Pray, and loved the people of her community whom she prayed for...
Jean Lee
Oct 19, 2017
Betty Jean Lee passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at her home in Lakeside. Jean was born to Ralph Merrill and Myrna Pearce on August 3, 1941 in Phoenix, AZ. She was the 2nd of their 6 children. She lived throughout her youth in Phoenix where she was an outstanding student, athlete, and musician at Camelback High School, where...
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...
