George Alma Waite
Dec 29, 2025
George Alma Waite, 88, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in Tucson Arizona. George was the first child born to Ida Fay Davis and Joy William Waite. He arrived on June 6, 1937 in St. Johns, Arizona.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Erma, his sister, Janice, his parents and his grandson, David.
As a child, he enjoyed the outdoors...
John Francis McConnell, III
Dec 20, 2025
John Francis McConnell, III, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born February 27, 1953 in Syracuse, New York, the son of John Francis McConnell, Jr. and Audrey Jeanne Bain.
John was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping and looking for treasures. He was an artist who spent most of his years...
Michelle Renee Pence
Dec 15, 2025
Michelle Renee Pence, 55, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at her home in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born January 17, 1970 in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of John William Pence and Judith Dee Burdick.
Michelle worked as a caregiver, loving those she cared for.
Michelle is survived by her children, Justin Uttecht, Kyle Uttecht, Kayla (Brent) Gillespie, partner, Robert Byers, brother, Michael...
Karla Kay Conant
Dec 1, 2025
Karla Kay Conant, 83, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. She was born August 12, 1942 in St. Johns, the daughter of Meryl Ray Gillespie and Marvine Greer.
She is survived by her children, Lisa (John) Poe, Pat Boone, Kesslie Wilson, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Patrick Timothy Poe
Dec 1, 2025
Patrick Timothy Poe, 73, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born October 6, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Leonard Allen Poe and Alma Deane Derby.
Pat was a man of God, who loves the Lord. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, canoe and 4-wheel with his kids and grandkids....
Donald Duanne Riley, Sr.
Nov 28, 2025
Donald Duanne Riley, Sr., 76, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born February 18, 1949 in Porterville, California, the son of Felix Damon Riley and Cora Beatrice Johnson.
Donald is survived by his wife Belle Riley, St. Johns; sons, Don (Tami) Riley, Jr., St. Johns; James (Beth) Riley, Anaheim, California; Patrick Riley, St. Johns; brother,...
John Robert Smith
Nov 28, 2025
John Robert Smith, 78, completed his mission on earth, Friday, November 28, 2025, returning to heaven, there to be “in the arms of the Lord,” safe and loved; “oh happy day” for him. He was born June 8, 1947 in London, England to Robert James Smith and Vera May Hurford Smith.
It was in England that he gained his love for...
Judy Marie Wiltbank
Nov 23, 2025
Judy Marie Wiltbank, 77, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Springerville, Arizona. She was born November 18, 1948 in Eagar, Arizona, the daughter of Lester Lorenzo Wiltbank and LaVern Marie LeSueur. Judy was a member of the Springerville Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Judy spent many years working for the United States Forest Service followed...
Clara A. Archuleta
Nov 23, 2025
Clara A. Archuleta, 89, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her home in Springerville, Arizona. She was born November 23, 1936 in Red Hill, New Mexico, the daughter of Anecito Baca Archuleta and Petrita Serna Aragon.
Clara worked as a cook for 40 plus years. She also worked as a custodian for 22 years for Justices of the Peace and...
Daniel Lawrence "Boone" Hall
Nov 18, 2025
Daniel Lawrence “Boone” Hall, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his home in Springerville, Arizona. He was born June 28, 1946 in Snowflake, Arizona, the son of George Vee Leverton and Dorothalene Jones. Throughout his life he exemplified quiet strength and dedication to his family.
As a young man, Boone served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ...
Walter LaVerl Crosby
Nov 10, 2025
Walter LaVerl Crosby passed away peacefully, Monday, November 10, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born March 11, 1950 in Springerville, Arizona, the son of Melvin Schell Crosby and Martha Jo Pegues.
LaVerl was a devoted husband and the proud father of 7 children and 24 grandchildren with 1 miracle grandbaby on the way.
LaVerl lived a full and joyful life centered...
Shirley Anderson
Nov 6, 2025
Shirley Hand Anderson of St. Johns, Arizona, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona. She was 91 years old and had recently celebrated her birthday surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born September 29, 1934 in Brunswick, Georgia, the third of eight children born to Larstin Hand and Ouida Woodard. Shirley cherished her siblings and loved...
Ruby Carrol Laney
Oct 24, 2025
Ruby Carrol Derrick Laney, 90, passed away, Friday, October 24, 2025 in Santa Clara, New Mexico. She was born September 4, 1935 in Lemitar, New Mexico, the daughter of James Henry Derrick and Ora Armstrong.
Ruby married William Alvin Laney on June 8, 1951 at the Frisco Store in Reserve, New Mexico. She was the proud mother of four boys, Russell,...
Lillian Rose Awtrey
Oct 22, 2025
Lillian Rose Awtrey, 79, passed away, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Blue, Arizona. She was born July 29, 1946 in St. Helens, Oregon, the daughter of Toles DeWitt Cosper and Katharine Winger Songer.
Rose was a fourth generation rancher of the Blue. She was a life-long cattle woman who had deep affection for cattle, horses, dogs and the land. She loved...
Gavin Joel Chavez
Oct 19, 2025
Gavin Joel Chavez, 30, passed away, Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Concho, Arizona. He was born August 29, 1995 in Long Beach California. He was the beloved and only son of Marcella Marie Hayes and Drew Victor Chavez.
Gavin graduated from Blue Ridge High School in Lakeside, Arizona. He later worked for Concho Fire Department. He was an avid gamer, enjoyed...
Moises Manuel Tafoya
Oct 19, 2025
Moises Manuel “Mo” Tafoya, 84, passed away, Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born March 3, 1941 in St. Johns, Arizona, the son of Romolo Chavez Tafoya and Maria De Atocha Pena.
Moises worked in construction. He loved to ride horses and go on his yearly rides with his comrades.
Moises is survived by his loving wife, Emilia...
Mark Edwin Moss
Oct 11, 2025
Mark Edwin Moss, 84, passed away peacefully with his family around him, Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born in Kirkland, Washington, April 22, 1941 the first son of Marcus Edwin Moss and Laurel Marybeth Denny.
Mark graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1959. Later that year he married Donell Sell and together they had 2 beautiful...
LaVerl Harry Wilhelm
Oct 6, 2025
LaVerl Harry Wilhelm, 83, passed away, Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born March 26, 1942 in St. Johns, Arizona, the son of Bateman Harry Wilhelm and Ora Lavelle Heap.
From a young age he found great joy in raising animals; including rabbits, steers, chickens, turkeys and geese. He loved school, playing football and singing in the choir. He loved horses...
Gina Ann Wilson
Sep 30, 2025
Gina Ann Wilson 67, passed away, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at her home in St. Johns, Arizona. She was born July 20, 1958 in Texas City, Texas the daughter of Gamalia Andersn Wilson Sr. and Melba Joann Laird.
Gina lived most of her life in Texas until she moved to Arizona with her partner, Linda Hemphill. She loved animals and outside...
Johnny Clyde Naegle
Sep 28, 2025
Johnny Clyde Naegle, 76, passed away, Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born January 18, 1949 in St. Johns, the son of Leroy Carl Naegle and Bernice Overson.
John Naegle; Big John, Johnny, Cowboy, Coach, Pops, Grampy, Dad, he answered to so many names because he meant so many things to all of us.
His...
