Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Jerome Hanson Nez
Sep 19, 2007
Jerome "Jobo" Nez, 44, of Whiteriver, passed away, September 19, 2007 in Phoenix. Mr. Nez, a registered nurse for Indian Health Services in Whiteriver, was born June 3, 1963 to Israel and Irene (Lewis) Nez. Jerome attended school in Whiteriver and following high school he received his Associate of Arts Degree from Fort Lewis College, in Durango, Colorado. He then...
Lorum Ellis Stratton
Sep 19, 2007
Lorum Ellis Stratton, age 97, passed away September 19, 2007. He was born March 22, 1910 in Snowflake, AZ to William Ellis and Minnie Kartchner Stratton. Lorum lived most of his life in Snowflake. He is probably the last of the second generation pioneers of Snowflake. Lorum had a great love for Snowflake and for his friends everywhere. He attended...
Steven George Evans
Sep 17, 2007
Steven George Evans, 66, died September 17, 2007, at his home in Holbrook. Services are pending at this time. Mr. Evans was born September 26, 1940 to Joseph Arthur & Elvira (Simpson) Evans in Oakland, California. Steven is survived by his wife, Melissa Prather, of 9 years; sister, Vira Clarke of Hawaii. Private services will be held.
Hazel West Fish Gillespie
Sep 13, 2007
Hazel West Fish Gillespie passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007 in Show Low, Arizona at the age of 93. She was born on June 15, 1914 in Lakeside, AZ to the late Ezra Joseph and Elma (Stratton) West. Her great-grandfather was Edmund L. Ellsworth, and was an early pioneer of Show Low. He also was the Captain of The First...
Laurabell Edwards
Sep 11, 2007
Laurabell Edwards passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in Snowflake, Arizona at the age of 88. She was born June 10, 1919, in Bisbee, Arizona, where she lived most of her life, to the late John and Hattie (Murray) Sabin. She graduated from Bisbee High School then attended the University of Arizona in Tucson for 3 years where she...
Jo Millard Walker
Sep 9, 2007
Jo Millard Walker, 71, of Miami Oklahoma, passed away September 09, 2007. Jo was born April 03, 1936 to William And Alice (Morgan) Walker. Services are pending at this time.
Julia Burnette
Sep 8, 2007
Julia Sarah Burnette, 72, of Cedar Creek, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2007. Julia was born July 19, 1935 to Martin and Mary (DeClay) Burnette. She is survived by daughter, Delta (Carlton) Kindelay; 4 grandchildren, Randy (Abigail) Burnette, Carla Kindelay, Elliott Kindelay, and Eli Kindelay; 2 great-grandchildren, Melanie Burnette, Dianna Kindelay; brother, Hollis Burnette; 6 sisters, Lorraine Endfield, Eva Sands,...
Daniel Patrick Geraughty
Sep 7, 2007
Daniel Patrick Geraughty, 45, of Holbrook, passed away September 7, 2007. Daniel was born November 26, 1961 in Los Angeles, California to Patrick & Sandra (Speed) Geraughty. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Tomer; 3 sisters, Kathy Scobell, Ann Gayou, and Lisa Brower; brother, Michael Geraughty. Private services are planned.
Frances Augusta (McCarthy) Stanton
Sep 7, 2007
Frances Augusta (McCarthy) Stanton, 83 formally of Columbia, passed away September 7, 2007 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Frances had a beautiful voice and loved to sing at church, weddings and funerals. She was a practicing nurse for over 40 years. Frances was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will always be remembered for her generosity. She is survived by 3...
Mary Isabel (Miller) Stotera
Sep 6, 2007
Mary Isabel Stotera, 96 of Lakeside, Arizona passed away September 6, 2007 in Lakeside. Mary was born January 22, 1911 in Marshalltown, Iowa to the late Emory and Mary (Shilliam) Miller. She was educated in the Marshalltown public schools, Grinnell College and Columbia University. She taught high school English and History for 39 years in Iowa, Michigan, California and Arizona....
Nancy Seger
Sep 4, 2007
Nancy Seger, 43, passed away October 4, 2007 in Winslow, Arizona. She was born on August 20, 1964 in Keams Canyon to Guy and Ellen Seger. Nancy is survived by her companion of 17 years, Larry Spencer; 3 sons, Arnold Seger, Matthew Seger and Forrest Spencer; her mother, Ellen Seger; 4 brothers, Jerry, David, Harrison and Raymond Seger; 3 sisters,...
Dennis Jonathan Nez
Sep 1, 2007
Dennis Jonathan Nez, age 52, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007 in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Nez was very close to his daughter Talia, and his wife Luanne, "The Loves of his Life". He was a fun guy who loved kids. Dennis was a good athlete in high school football and basketball. He loved music and played drums in a local...
Fred McFall
Aug 31, 2007
Owens Mortuary 320 N. 9th St., Show Low, AZ 85901 Phone 928-537-2141 Fax 928-537-8175 Obituary Fred E. McFall Fred E. McFall age 89, went to be with Our Lord on August 31, 2007. Fred was born to Dan Herman and Mary Bridget (Maguire) McFall October 3, 1917 in Ottawa, Canada. He worked for the Arizona Republic and Gazette Newspaper for...
Dolores Adair
Aug 31, 2007
Dolores "Dodo" Adair died Friday, August 31, 2007 in Show Low, Arizona at the age of 83. She was born on October 12, 1923 in Williams, Arizona to the late Pedro and Carmen (Levine) Gonzalez. She graduated from Williams High School in 1940. Dodo married Franklin Ray Adair, Sr. on January 18, 1945 in Ashfork, Arizona, and on her 24th...
Raymond Leonard Cox
Aug 31, 2007
Raymond Leonard Cox, 72, of Pinedale, Arizona now resides in Heaven with the Lord, he passed away on August 31, 2007. Raymond was born April 17, 1935 to Raymond Leslie and Ruby (Thompson) Cox. A visitation and special tribute will be held September 5, 2007 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Owens Mortuary Chapel 320 N. 9th St. Show...
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...
