Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Janet Champlin
Nov 21, 2022
Janet Champlin was born January 16, 1947 in Snowflake, Arizona to Denver & Stella Nichols. She passed away November 21, 2022 at Hospice of the Valley--Lund Home, in Gilbert, Arizona.
She spent her childhood years in Snowflake and after graduating from High School she attended college in Flagstaff and Tucson, where she met her husband, F.B. "Champ" Champlin. After their...
Loren Coad
Nov 20, 2022
Loren Coad lost his long battle with lung cancer on November 20, 2022.
He was an outgoing person who loved life, loved God and loved spending time with family and friends! He was loved deeply by many and always made people feel special! Loren, a US navy veteran, was very creative, had a long career as an architect and many...
Velnita Sue "DeeDee" Long
Nov 19, 2022
Velnita Sue "DeeDee" Long got her Heavenly wings on November 19, 2022. Born April 28, 1952, in Los Angeles, California to Donald and Sylvia Newton, she grew up mostly in Gallup, New Mexico and Joseph City, Arizona. She loved to sing. It truly was her passion! She sang semi-professionally throughout the 1970s, including background vocals for several well-known performers. She...
Mary Gayle Schneider
Nov 16, 2022
Mary Gayle Schneider’s life ended peacefully on November 16, 2022 at her home in Snowflake, AZ. The only daughter born on February 3, 1956 to Edith and James McCrea of Cincinnati, Ohio, she worked and lived in Holbrook and Snowflake for the past 40 years.
She is survived by her husband Steven and numerous relatives. Mary will be remembered for...
Nakita Lupe
Nov 16, 2022
Nakita Lupe was born on March 6, 1997 to the late Cindy Lupe in Show Low, AZ. She entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Laveen, Arizona.
She is survived by her son, Leron Lee; brothers, Ronald Lupe, Jordan Hawthorne, Ronaldo Lupe, and Dylan Caddo; sisters, Tameshia Hawthorne and Dakota Lupe; grandmother, Annabelle Lupe; foster parents, Rinda...
Joan Jaynes
Nov 15, 2022
Joan Jaynes, or Joanie, as she was affectionately called, passed away on November 15, 2022, in Greer, AZ. Joanie was born on June 24, 1931, in San Francisco, CA. She was 91 years old.
Joanie had many hobbies, and enjoyed many things, country music being one of her favorites.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Jaynes,...
Rolland Conley Clay
Nov 15, 2022
Rolland Conley Clay, 34, passed away on November15, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ. He is preceded in death by his father, Conley Clay, Sr., as well as his grandparents, Moody and Ruby Henry.
Rolland was a huge fan of Arizona State University as well as the Dallas Cowboys. He was an avid watcher of sports, who enjoyed spending time with his...
Miller Fall, Sr.
Nov 14, 2022
Miller Fall, Sr., 87, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away on November 14, 2022, in Show Low, AZ.
Miller was born in Whiteriver, AZ on July 19, 1935. As a young man, Miller started work in McNary, AZ at Southwest Timber Industry as a trimmer man. This is work he enjoyed. His children even remember fun times together at home, in...
Douglas Gordon VanCleave
Nov 14, 2022
Douglas Gordon VanCleave Sr., of Taylor, was born February 6, 1938, to Robert and Varla VanCleave in Show Low Arizona. He passed away November 14, 2022, to join his beloved wife, Joy.
He was a loving father, brother, and grandfather.
He leaves behind his children, Peggie Allen, Mindy Neff (Michael), Douglas VanCleave Jr. (Susan), Ryan VanCleave; stepdaughters, Terry, Diane, Janella,...
Anna Marie Gerace
Nov 12, 2022
Anna Marie Gerace of Show Low, Arizona passed away on November 12, 2022 at her home in Show Low. She was 76. Anna was born on September 21, 1946 in Abington, Pennsylvania to her parents the late, Guy and Marie (Barsby) Simpson.
Private services will be held.
Sky Kaya Nez
Nov 8, 2022
Sky Kaya Nez, 48, of the Standing Row of Pinetree clan & Standing Walnut Tree, of Whiteriver, AZ was reunited with his departed mother, father, and youngest brother on November 8, 2022. Sky was born on January 23, 1974 to Tinker and Phoebe Nez, and spent his early years in Show Low, Arizona surrounded by his many aunts and uncles.
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Melvin Charles McLaws, Jr.
Nov 8, 2022
Melvin Charles McLaws, Jr., a veteran of the United States Navy for 20 years, passed away on November 8, 2022. He was preceded by his wife, Lynda J. McLaws. Melvin leaves behind two children, Gary and Michele McLaws; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from...
James Cuneo
Nov 6, 2022
At age 95 James Cuneo went to be with our Lord and Savior, surrounded in the loving comfort of his family. He passed away from several health complications associated with prostate cancer. James was born in Alexandria, Indiana. He served in the Navy during World War II, and the Korean War.
He married Jeanine June 18, 1948, in Andeson, Indiana....
Eunice Lyons Hutton
Nov 5, 2022
Eunice D. Lyons Hutton, 79, left her earthly home to join her loved ones in Heaven on Saturday, November 5th 2022. She passed peacefully in the presence of her daughter Vicki, to the tune of Silver Wings by Merle Haggard.
Eunice was a beloved woman with a vivacious always-on-the-go personality, vibrant smile, and loved by many in the White Mountain...
Melanie Hall Rhodes
Nov 4, 2022
Melanie Hall Rhodes passed away Saturday, November 4, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1955 to Jesse Grant Hall and Beuna Rose Fish Becker. Her mother said she was a gorgeous baby with lots of black hair and beautiful bright eyes! Melanie was an extremely intelligent and vivacious child which carried on into adulthood.
Melanie grew up in Lakeside...
Adelia Ann Burnette
Nov 2, 2022
Adelia Ann Burnette, 82, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away November 2, 2022 in Whiteriver, Arizona.
Adelia is survived by her daughter, Nora Massey (Ronald, Sr.); sons, Matthew Burnette, Michael Burnette; sisters, Delta Hinton, Marvene Ethelbah and Phoebe Riley; brothers, Harry Stover, Jr. and Monte Stover, Sr., and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends.
A viewing is scheduled for Monday,...
Brian Harry Stephens
Nov 2, 2022
Brian Harry Stephens was born June 20, 1941 to Martha Elizabeth Wellman and Gorge Stanley Stephens, in Phoenix, Arizona. He passed away November 2, 2022 in Lakeside, Arizona, at the age of 81, to be with the Lord and his late wife, Betty Stephens, who passed away November 6, 2013.
Brian was loved by many. He had seven siblings, Bonnie...
Deborah Louise Cole
Oct 25, 2022
In loving memory of Deborah (Debbie) Louise Cole, who died on October 25, 2022, in Lakeside, Arizona. Debbie was born on October 4, 1952, in Van Nuys, California.
Debbie was a joy to everyone she had the opportunity to meet. Despite suffering a serious brain injury that left her developmentally disabled at 18 months old, she lived a full, productive,...
