Mildred Louise Thomason
Sep 7, 2025
Mildred Louise Thomason, 59, of Quemado, New Mexico, passed away, Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Springerville, Arizona. She was born February 18, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Mildred Thomason.
Mildred loved her grandchildren dearly. She loved Disney movies, WWE, crocheting and arts and crafts. Mildred worked as a server for Ryan’s Steak House, retiring in 2008. She loved to...
Michael Elihu Draper
Sep 3, 2025
Michael Elihu Draper “Mike”, 83, passed away, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona, after a brief illness. He was born January 13, 1942 in Culver City, California, the son of Dennis N. Draper and Evelyn Webb Dazley. He was a loving husband father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Mike was raised in Bountiful, Utah, where he attended and graduated from Bountiful High...
Brenda Elaine McCall George
Sep 1, 2025
Brenda Elaine George, 86, passed away, Monday, September 1, 2025 at her home in Eagar, Arizona. She was born April 15, 1939 in Littlefield, Texas, the daughter of Erelious Notrey McCall and Louise Matilda Kelly.
Brenda was a Kindergarten teacher.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee George, daughter, Lea Marthan Walker, sister, Dolores Mosser, 4 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3...
Aleesia Mai Whiting
Aug 26, 2025
Aleesia Mai Whiting, 72, known to her family as Steven Charles Lansberry passed away, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona, born, August 30, 1952 in Phoenix Arizona.
Aleesia grew up in Hayward, California, graduating from Hayward High School in 1970, son of Violet Jacobs Lansberry and Maurice Ronald Lansberry.
Aleesia is survived by brothers, Donald Lansberry, Scott Lansberry, sister, Alice...
Beatrice Lillian Noble
Aug 25, 2025
Beatrice Lillian Noble, 83, passed away, Monday, August 25, 2025 in Alpine, Arizona. She was born April 24, 1942 in Snowflake, Arizona, the daughter of Reginald Heber Higgins and Vaughn Dell Smithers.
Bea was a dedicated teacher at Thatcher Elementary School. After retiring she moved to Alpine and spent her time quilting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She...
Duane Erwin White, Sr.
Aug 24, 2025
Duane Erwin White, Sr., 83, passed away, Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Concho, Arizona. He was born November 28, 1941 in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of Charles T. White and Ethel May Wolfgram.
Duane loved working in his wood shop and he loved his dogs. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960-1968 and was a funeral...
Austin Lee Slade
Aug 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Austin Lee Slade, 35, who passed away, Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born July 6, 1990 in Springerville, Arizona.
Austin is survived by his loving mother, Tammy Slade, father, Everett Slade, brothers, Elwin (Tabitha) Slade, Pete (Audrey) Slade and his beloved son, Jackson, who was the light of his...
John Edward Good
Aug 23, 2025
John Edward Good, 61, passed away, Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born August 11, 1964 in Morenci, Arizona, the son of Alva Jake Good and Gloria Faye Meadows.
John’s life centered around his family and his friends. He made quick friends of strangers and had an immense capacity to love all. His relationship with Jesus Christ made...
Randolph "Randy" Patterson Platt
Aug 22, 2025
Randolph “Randy” Patterson Platt passed away, Friday,August 22, 2025 at the age of 73 after an incredibly brave battle with lung cancer.
Randy was born on June 19, 1952 in McNary, Arizona to Josephine Patterson and William Lester Platt; the fifth of five children. He was raised in St. Johns, Arizona where he lived an idyllic childhood with the love and support...
Blaine Elwood Tisdell
Aug 18, 2025
Blaine Elwood Tisdell, 64, passed away, Monday, August 18, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born July 20, 1961 in Springerville, Arizona, the son of Romey Dee Tisdell and Lillian Marie Peters.
Blaine loved reading Louis L’amour books and watching westerns. He loved animals, raised chickens, rabbits, a milk cow and opened his own business raising and selling gamebirds; quail, pheasants,...
Patricia Louise Sholley
Aug 16, 2025
Patricia Louise Sholley, passed away, Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born April 28, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Sylvester Andrew Martin and Natalie Evelyn Staszewski. Pat was married to her husband, Raymond for 51+ years before his passing last year. After Ray’s passing, she moved to Mesa to be near her one and only...
John Stanley Finch
Aug 16, 2025
John Stanley Finch, 87, passed away, Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born February 6, 1938 in Eagar, Arizona, the son of William Clyde Finch, Sr. and Pearl Norton.
John enjoyed fishing, hunting, archery, golfing, four wheeling, camping, antler hunting and spending time with his family. During his life he was a general contractor working in construction.
He...
Donna Renee Padilla
Aug 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Renee Padilla, who left us peacefully, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 surrounded by love. She will be remembered for her kindness and strength and the love she shared with her family and friends. She was born May 27, 1966 in Show Low, Arizona, the daughter of Gilbert G. Marino...
Donald Eugene Evans, Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
Donald Eugene Evans, Sr., 69, passed away, Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home in Springerville, Arizona. He was born August 24, 1955 in Elyria, Ohio, the son of Gary Eugene Evans and Esther Louise Hardy.
Donald had many jobs from being a mortuary assistant, gas station attendant at Lloyd’s in Holbrook, Arizona Highway Patrol for a short time, Contel Phone...
Phyllis Simpson Fischer
Aug 3, 2025
Phyllis Simpson Fischer, 91, passed away, Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born May 24, 1934 in Nutrioso, Arizona the daughter of Sherman Willis Simpson and Delora Wilkins.
Phyllis married Howard Fischer on September 17, 1953.
She is survived by her children, Edwin (Joy) Fischer, Vickie (Lester) James, Donald (Penny) Fischer, Jerry (Patricia) Fischer, Shawn (Kenneth) Phillips, 17 grandchildren,...
Miles Patrick "Pat" Hanrahan
Jul 25, 2025
Miles Patrick “Pat” Hanrahan passed away peacefully at home in Springerville, Arizona, Friday, July 25, 2025 at the age of 94 surrounded by love and family. Born on July 14, 1931 in Denver, Colorado to John William Hanrahan and Emily Violet Boyle Hanrahan, Pat grew up in Denver alongside his five siblings; brothers, John, “Jack”, Richard “Dick”, Dennis and twin...
Linda Pauline Turke
Jul 19, 2025
Linda Pauline Turke, 74, born and raised in Bisbee, Arizona and a cherished long-time resident of South Fork in Greer, Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, July 19, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Richard D. Tate, Sr. and Maria Luisa Salazar Tate as well as her brother, Richard D. Tate, Jr. and sister, Ramona Brinton.
A piece...
Kenyon Leone Peters
Jul 18, 2025
Kenyon Leone Peters, 51, passed away, Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home in Springerville, Arizona. He was born November 27, 1973 in Springerville, the son of Lewis Wayne Peters and Cathy Maxine Gillespie.
Kenyon was a loving son, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He will be remembered for his fun sense of humor, hard work and dedication to the...
David Eugene Machovoe, Sr.
Jul 5, 2025
David Eugene Machovoe, Sr., 66, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born November 2, 1958 in Batavia, New York, the son of Joseph Charles Machovoe and Jane Zieleski.
David enjoyed planting and growing vegetables and flowers. He loved old western movies and shows which led him to move to Arizona and be...
Michael Edward Carter
Jun 29, 2025
Michael Edward Carter, 76, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Springerville, Arizona, just steps away from where he was born on February 21, 1949, the son of Edward Earl Carter and Marvine Anderson.
Mike was a beloved grandfather, father, brother, husband and friend. He spent his schoolboy years in St. Johns, Arizona, graduating in the class of 1967. He...
