Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Heather Mari Thrasher-Cluff
Jan 29, 2009
Heather Mari Thrasher-Cluff, age 31, passed away January 29, 2009 at her home in Show Low. She was born January 4, 1978 in Show Low to Larry and Debbie Thrasher. Heather was a life-long resident of the White Mountains, where she enjoyed the outdoors. She had an amazing voice which gave her the passion to sing. Her incredible memory allowed...
Norman Dale Brugger
Jan 28, 2009
Norman Dale Brugger, 62, passed on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at his Pinetop, Arizona home from complications of diabetes. Norm was a New Year's Day baby born on January 1, 1944 in Norfolk, Nebraska to the late Dale Edward and Lena Marie (Walde) Brugger. Norm was proud to be an American and honorably served his country in The United States...
Beverly Anne Gries
Jan 28, 2009
Beverly Anne "Miss Bev" (Anderson) Gries, of Show Low, passed away January 28, 2009 in Lakeside. After surviving breast cancer in 2000 Bev received the devastating news that the cancer had returned May of 2008. After a courageous and graceful 8 month battle she received her "Heavenly Wings" with her loving family by her side. She was born January 6,...
Evelyn Darlene Ullrich
Jan 27, 2009
Evelyn Darlene Ullrich died in the early afternoon hours of Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Webb's Adult Care Home in Snowflake from Alzheimer's Disease. She was 78 years. Darlene, as she was known by those that knew her, was born on October 18, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Russell Theron and Leona M. (Cochran) Moore. She was preceded...
Hazel Bernice Mitchell
Jan 25, 2009
Hazel Bernice Mitchell, age 87, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Rim Country Health Center in Payson, Arizona. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her sons, Mike (Cora) Mitchell of Snowflake and Wendell Mitchell of Holbrook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Glenn Mitchell in 1977 and by her son, Dale Mitchell in 2005. Funeral Services will...
Carnella Kay Little
Jan 25, 2009
Carnella Kay Little, of Overgaard, passed away January 25, 2009 at her home. She was 62. Carnella was born August 23, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Kenneth and Francis (Bennett) Little. She attended the Good Samaritan Nursing School and graduated as the last class in 1971. Carnella was employed with the Maryvale Samaritan Hospital for 32 years, in...
Eugene Nelson Harper
Jan 23, 2009
Our beloved husband, step-father, grandfather and uncle, Eugene "Gene" Nelson Harper passed away January 23, 2009 at the age of 86. A true "Cowboy" Gene was as strong and courageous in his last days as he was through his life. Gene grew up in Prescott, AZ and served in the United States Army during the WWII. He moved to Sun...
Nicholas Allen Painter
Jan 22, 2009
Our deeply beloved, Nicholas Allen Painter, passed from this life on January 22, 2009. He was 25 years old. Nicholas was born in Glendale, California on February 11, 1983. He had the most loving and kind heart, he would do anything for his friends and family. Nicholas enjoyed fishing, family and friends. He had a sweet tooth for candy and...
Arthur David Nelson
Jan 21, 2009
Arthur "Buddy" David Nelson, of Concho, passed away January 21, 2009 at RTA Hospice & Palliative Care in-patient unit in Lakeside. He was 85. Buddy was born September 1, 1923 in Chehalis, Washington to the late Chester & Sylvia (Barnhorse) Nelson. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. serving during WWII. Prior to him serving his country, he...
William J Southerland
Jan 18, 2009
William J. Southerland, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at RTA Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Payson, AZ. He was born on March 12, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ben & Clara Southerland. Mr. Southerland graduated from Holbrook High School and served his country during World War II in the Air Force. After returning from the...
D'Wayne James "Rusty" Skousen
Jan 17, 2009
D'Wayne James "Rusty" Skousen, born February 2, 1960, died January 17, 2009. Rusty was the 3rd son of Eldon & Marlene Skousen & brother to Michael (deceased), Chris, David, Darren & DeeDee. He is also survived by son, Dustin (Miranda); daughter, Cassy (Wes); son, David. Rusty was a nature lover and enjoyed walking through the woods by the hours. He...
Milo Farnsworth Kartchner
Jan 17, 2009
Milo Farnsworth Kartchner died early Saturday morning, January 17, 2009 at his home in Overgaard, Arizona with his wife and 1 of his daughters at is side. He was 95 years old. Milo was born on September 27, 1913 in Blanding, Utah to the late John Howard and Ida Belle (Farnsworth) Kartchner. In his younger years he did live quite...
Wilma Beatrice Bangle
Jan 16, 2009
Wilma Beatrice Bangle died in the late hours of Friday evening on January 16, 2009 at Webb's Adult Care Home in Snowflake, Arizona. She was 94 years old. Wilma was born on May 14, 1914 in Hamilton County in the State of Indiana to Arnold Johnson and Artie Mae (Christy) Bailey. She moved to Arizona from her native Indiana nearyly...
Ludwig Alfred Harlander
Jan 14, 2009
Harlander, Ludwig A. passed away January 14, 2009. Loving husband of Irene; devoted brother of Irma; beloved father of Debbie, Diane and Julianne. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00AM Saturday, January 17, 2009 at The St. Rita's Catholic Church, 1400 E. Owens, Show Low, AZ.
Lucille Marie Harrington
Jan 13, 2009
Lucille Marie Harrington, 83, passed away January 13, 2009 in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born April 16, 1925 in Buffalo, NY to Charles Venezia and Theresa Magicalda. Lucille is survived by her husband, Robert; 3 children, Lucille Ann Duarte, Robert & Richard Harrington; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Anna Heintz & Florence Sterlace. She is preceded in death by...
Lori Ann Brookens
Jan 12, 2009
Lori Ann Brookens died suddenly on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the emergency room of the Summit HealthCare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. She was 38. Lori was born on July 11, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas to the late Larry Allen Brookens and Vicky Jo (Darnall) Brookens McWhirt. She moved to Show Low about 7 years ago from...
Cecil Wilson
Jan 12, 2009
Cecil Wilson died Monday, January 12, 2009 in Winslow, Arizona following a brief illness at the age of 81. Services are pending for the Holbrook Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at this time and this website will be updated as soon as they are confirmed.
Gilbert Canizalez Gonzales
Jan 11, 2009
Devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Gilbert Canizalez Gonzales died Sunday, January 11, 2009 in the Salt River Canyon as the result of a single car accident. He was 62. The former Navajo County Administrator, where he served for 12 years, was born on August 14, 1946 in Miami, Arizona to the late Gilbert Mendez and Lola (Canizalez) Gonzales. Gilbert...
Lenny William Kizzar
Jan 10, 2009
Lenny William Kizzar, of Clay Springs, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 in Tucson, AZ. He was 49. Lenny was born, on the hottest day of the year, June 9, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ to Leonard and Sammy (McNeil) Kizzar. When he was 16, Lenny had the opportunity to travel with a group of people to Hawaii to pick pineapples....
Virginia Irene Doty
Jan 10, 2009
Virginia Irene Doty died January 10, 2009 at The Carriage House in Snowflake, Arizona from causes incident to her age. She was 87 years old. She was born on December 15, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late George Baird and Nellie Palmer (Moser). She worked as an elementary school teacher throughout her life and lived several years in Tempe,...
