Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Bill Delbert Spurlock
Aug 30, 2007
Bill Delbert Spurlock, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007 at his summer residence in Lakeside, AZ. He was born on October 7, 1922 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to George Arvid and Martha Kiturah King Spurlock. He moved, with his family, to Arizona in 1937. He retired as plant supervisor for the Kalil Bottling Company in Phoenix. Bill is...
Cody Lee Druce-Baca
Aug 29, 2007
Cody Lee Druce-Baca went to be with her Father in Heaven in the early morning hours of August 29,2007. She passed away in her sleep at her residence in Snowflake. She was born in Show Low March 28, 1980, to Richard Druce and Laree Hoaglin. She attended school in both Show Low and Snowflake. Only 27 years old, Cody leaves...
Eddie Wayne Whitten, III
Aug 25, 2007
Eddie Wayne Whitten, III, 20 of White Mountain Lakes, passed away August 25, 2007 at home. Eddie a cook at Lil'Bit Saloon, was born September 17, 1986, in Sturgis, Michigan. Eddie and his mother moved to Phoenix in 1997 and he attended Royal Palm High School. In 2001 he met April Wright, and they were married on July 11, 2003....
Jack Spencer
Aug 23, 2007
Jack Spencer, 84, of Indian Wells, died August 23, 2007 in Flagstaff. Mr. Spencer a retired employee of Santa Fe Railroad, was born December 27, 1922 in Leupp, Arizona. He lived all his life in Arizona and loved working with livestock and farming. When he lived in Parker he worked in the cotton fields, as well as 5 years as...
Rustyn Allen McMahon
Aug 19, 2007
Rustyn Allen McMahon, 35, of Show Low, died August 19, 2007 in Show Low. "Rusty" was born April 23, 1972 to James and Susan (Frost) McMahon. He attended Show Low High School and graduated in 1990. Rusty enjoyed outdoor activities, gardening, and animals. He was an excellent craftsman at anything he put his mind to and was well-known for his...
Socorro Soto Jaramillo
Aug 16, 2007
Socorro "Cora" Jaramillo, 91 of Snowflake, AZ died peacefully in her sleep at her home with her family by her side on Thursday August 16, 2007. Cora was born on April 5, 1916 in Silver Creek Ranch in Shumway, AZ to Petra and Encarnacion Martinez. She was a sister to 2 brothers, Faustino Martinez (deceased) and Benito Martinez; 2 sisters,...
Peggy Sue Porter
Aug 14, 2007
Peggy Sue Porter, age 63, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 in Show Low, AZ. She was born on September 19, 1943 in Snowflake, Arizona to the late Floyd and Irene (Kay) Butler. She graduated from Snowflake High School in the early 1960's. Following her graduation she moved to the valley, living in Mesa and Chandler for several years before...
D L. Drakeford LeRoy Willis
Aug 12, 2007
Drakeford LeRoy "D.L." Willis, age 73, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 in Show Low, Arizona, following a brief illness. He was born January 13, 1934 in McNary, Arizona to the late Hugh and Laura L. (Brewer) Willis. He graduated from McNary High School in 1952 and, following high school he attended Eastern Arizona Junior College in Thatcher. D.L. married...
Wilfred H. Smith
Aug 11, 2007
Wilfred H. Smith, 67, of Holbrook, passed away, August 11, 2007 in Phoenix. Mr. Smith, a resident advisor for the Holbrook Dormitory, was born, December 25, 1939, in Grey Mountain, AZ where he grew up and attended school. Following school he began working for the BIA and was an Educational Aide for the Boarding School in Holbrook. On December 29,...
Janice Laverne Rivera
Aug 11, 2007
Janice Laverne Rivera (Formerly, Janice Gagnon Malnar), 82, of Show Low, Arizona died peacefully at her home, with her family, friends, brothers and sisters in faith, by her side. Mrs. Rivera was a 1942 graduate of Mt. Iron High School in Minnesota. Following school she worked in the grocery and later the Health Care industries. Mrs. Rivera was an active...
Blanche Petersen
Aug 11, 2007
Blanche Petersen, 93, born October 15, 1913 in Flora Indiana passed away August 11, 2007 in Lakeside. She was a kind loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker all her life and had many hobbies. She is survived by 1 son, Jimmie Lee (Marion) Petersen of Clay Springs; 4 daughters Louise (William) Barrows of Clay Springs, Clara...
Louise Catherine Rieder
Aug 9, 2007
Louise C. Rieder, age 86, of Pinetop, passed away August 9, 2007 in Lakeside. She was born December 21, 1920 in New York City, NY. Louise, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother was a friend to all. Louise is survived by her daughters Cathy Dodge (Don) of Pinetop, Stephanie Williams (J.D.) of Lyons, CO. and a sister, Anna Beggs of...
Melvin Gardner
Aug 6, 2007
Melvin Gardner of Mesa, AZ passed away on August 6, 2007 at the age of 95 years with Family at his side. He was born on June 7, 1912 in Woodruff, AZ to George Elmer Gardner and Lois Heward Gardner. Melvin was a teacher and an administrator for many years, most of them in Holbrook, AZ. He was a devoted...
Joyce Mary Madison
Aug 2, 2007
Joyce "Joycee" Mary Madison, age 80 went to be with Jesus on August 2, 2007. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Joycee knew how to light up a room; she was always feisty and full of life. Her laugh was infectious and her spirit is unforgettable. From the days of her youth, living on the island of...
Darrin Brent Hall
Aug 1, 2007
Darrin Brent Hall, age 39 of Chandler passed away August 1, 2007. He was born March 22 in Phoenix to Darl & Linda Hall. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and water skiing. Darrin is survived by his parents, Darl & Linda Hall of Show Low; brothers, Bret Hall and Brandon Hall both of Chandler; grandmothers, Martha Thomas and...
Audrey Estelline Martin
Aug 1, 2007
Audrey "Essie" Martin 97, of Lakeside, passed away, August 1, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Martin, a retired Day Care Provider and Baker for Wilbur's Market, was born, September 19, 1909 in Harrisburg, Oklahoma. She spent part of her childhood in Oklahoma, before moving with her family to Phoenix in 1917. She attended Phoenix Union High School. Following school, she...
Steven Dale Perkins
Jul 31, 2007
Steven Dale Perkins, age 35 of Perkins Valley passed away at home on July 31, 2007. He was a loving son, daddy, brother and friend. He helped anyone who asked and loved being a cowboy. Steve is survived by his parents, Bill and Anne Perkins; daughter, Shelby Anne Perkins; brothers, Joseph Lee Perkins and Loren Lee Miller; sisters, Billie Anne...
Mary Theresa Garrard
Jul 31, 2007
Mary Theresa Garrard, 91, of Pinetop, passed away, July 31, 2007 in Vernon. Mary, a retired manager for Sweitzer Canyon , was born May 1, 1916, in Flagstaff. Mary graduated from the Sisters of Loretto Academy in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She married the late, Donald P. Garrard on July 1, 1939. She was a member of the Business Professional...
Theda Jane Hathaway
Jul 28, 2007
Theda Jane Hathaway, 95, of Show Low, passed away, July 28, 2007 in Vernon. Mrs. Hathaway, a homemaker, was born December 25, 1911 in New Weston, Ohio; the daughter of John Ernest and Edna Mabel (Thompson) Gibbons. She grew up and attended school in Ohio. Following high school she married Allen Hathaway, on April 4, 1931 in Greenwille, Ohio. In...
Janice Johnson
Jul 27, 2007
Janice Turley Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Snowflake on Friday, July 27, 2007, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born May 30, 1937, in Woodruff, AZ to Floyd and Olive Kemp Turley. Janice attended elementary school in Woodruff and high school in Holbrook, where she graduated as salutatorian of her class. In 1959 she...
