Pauline Cynthia Peña
Jan 30, 2025
Cynthia Peña, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully; leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity and unwavering strength. Born on October 5, 1950 to Ben Peña Chavez and Alice Saiz, Cynthia grew up on Water Street in St. Johns, Arizona where she spent her childhood surrounded by cousins and friends. She attended Holbrook High School before graduating...
Michael Dean Scheier
Jan 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Michael Dean Scheier graduated this life on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born December 13, 1944 in Roswell, New Mexico, was raised in Grand Canyon and lived the last 42 years in Eagar, Arizona.
Michael was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He was...
Delbert Kim Penrod
Jan 20, 2025
Delbert Kim Penrod, resident of The White Mountains in Arizona, unexpectedly passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 66. Kim is survived by his wife, Shanna Penrod, sons, Rodney (Tahna) Penrod, Franklin, Tennessee; Brandon (Tina) Penrod, Vernon; Tyler Penrod, Mesa; daughter Destiny (Jake) Cates, Snowflake; brothers, Floyd Penrod, D. Rodney Penrod, Randel Penrod and sisters, Venla Hunt...
Ina Kristine Overson
Jan 19, 2025
Our beautiful, kind, courageous, faithful, articulate, wise and beloved Ina passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Ina Kristine Overson was born on October 15, 1973 to Clayton Brent Overson and Flora Watson “Cookie” Overson. She spent her first few years in Mesa, Arizona but grew up in St. Johns, Arizona.
Ina grew up loving people, books, dance, fashion...
LaVerl Otis Connolly
Jan 19, 2025
LaVerl Otis Connolly was born October 29, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to LaVere Otis Connolly and Wanda Buckley Connolly. As the only boy, he was deeply loved by his sisters, Cynthia, Mary and Sheree.
Otis lived a beautiful life, touching many through his diverse careers and hobbies. Throughout his lifetime, Otis pursued several professions, including serving as a dedicated...
William "Bill" Clive Wiltbank
Jan 12, 2025
William Clive Wiltbank, 85, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 peacefully with his children by his side at his home in Richville, Arizona; his family’s beloved ranch. He was born April 12, 1939 to H. Clive and Melba Richey Wiltbank in Eagar, Arizona.
Bill attended school in Round Valley and loved to play football. He had many acquaintances that became lifelong...
Erastus Kay "EK" Slade
Jan 10, 2025
Erastus Kay Slade, 99, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born on the 4th of July 1925 to Maggie May Baird Slade and Erastus Snow Slade. He was the seventh of eight children. He grew up in Eagar with his three brothers and four sisters. He learned at an early age that it was always...
Michael Christopher Hall
Jan 7, 2025
Michael Christopher Hall, 46, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born December 22, 1978 in Show Low, Arizona, the son of Wallace Lynn Wendel and Twila Goodman.
Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, sports, dirt bikes, swimming, cliff jumping, laughing and spending time with his family.
He was a proud member of IBEW Local Union 518. He...
Alice Jean Wilcox
Jan 1, 2025
Alice Jean Wilcox, 83, passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in Alpine, Arizona. She was born August 9, 1941 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Harvey Hodapp and Olive Vessey Adams.
Alice belonged to the Alpine Craft Club and Sit n’ Sew. She enjoyed birding, San Pedro River Maps Banding Project and was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed doll making,...
Sheila Dee Harrington
Dec 31, 2024
Sheila Dee Harrington, 86, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Springerville, Arizona. She was born September 21, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Windsor Wayne Metz and Pearl Evelyn Edmonds.
Sheila’s family was her entire life. She loved her kids and grandkids with everything she had and there was nothing she wouldn’t do for them. She sewed for 65...
Bette Ruth Estes McCall
Dec 30, 2024
Bette Ruth Estes McCall, 75, passed away, Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home in Eagar, Arizona. She was born August 19, 1949 in Springerville, Arizona, the daughter of John Elzy Estes and Effie Cleveland.
Bette was a loving mother and grandmother who always put everyone’s needs above her own. She was a woman who loved serving others and dedicated her...
Bobby Dean Seabaugh
Dec 25, 2024
Bobby Dean Seabaugh, 88, passed away, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born April 16, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of Horace Seabaugh and Mammie Davis.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Luana “Lou” Seabaugh, son, Kevin (Diana) Seabaugh, brother, Thom Seabaugh, St. Louis, Missouri; sister, Alice Jean (Don) Bowman, Cape Girardeau, Missouri;...
Noah James Lucero
Dec 21, 2024
Noah James Lucero, 46, passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2024 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born October 8, 1978 in Tuba City, Arizona, the son of Luis Adolph Lucero and Linda Mae Lupson.
Noah was a quiet person. He enjoyed watching boxing and football and cooking; he especially liked BBQ. He enjoyed cooking for family. His nieces loved his chicken...
Leonard Nyles Rogers
Dec 20, 2024
Leonard “Ruffy” Nyles Rogers was born in Springerville, Arizona on January 29, 1949 to Leonard Nelo Rogers and Lela Jean Haws Rogers. He was the first born son of their little family that resided in Nutrioso, Arizona. He passed away, Friday, December 20, 2024 in Alpine, Arizona.
Ruffy joined the Navy and served his country in Vietnam in 1969. He spent...
Steven Harley Matthews, Sr.
Dec 18, 2024
Steven Harley Matthews, Sr., 77, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Springerville, Arizona. He was born November 3, 1947 in Whittier, California, the son of William Bender and Zona Gale Melton.
Steven is survived by his wife, Kay Matthews, Springerville; sons, Steven H. Matthews, Jr., Kansas; David Matthews, Arizona; sister, Victoria Peck and 2 grandchildren.
Samuel "Samba" James Parker
Dec 17, 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Samuel “Samba” James Parker on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was a devoted husband and loving father and had a passion for music; whose soul was filled with humor and smiles that touched the hearts of all who knew him.
He was born June 22, 1988 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of...
Kathleen Allison Estavillo
Dec 16, 2024
Kathleen Allison Estavillo, 72, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born April 14, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of George Washington Caudill and Mary Alice Dickinson.
Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved her brothers, David and Bruce. She loved helping people; that’s why she became a nurse. She lived life...
James Brian Folk
Dec 15, 2024
James Brian Folk, 64, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born May 5, 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Donald William Folk and Joan Margaret Alander.
James was a truck driver and served his country in the United States Army from 1975-1981.
James is survived by his daughter, Dusty Folk, St. Johns;...
Darrel Edwin Milligan
Dec 13, 2024
Darrel Edwin Milligan, 60, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was one of a kind. The Lord decided he needed another angel on that date.
Darrel loved children and little dogs. His little Yorkie, a service dog, that was a natural born service dog, saved his life many times during recent years. When Darrel's blood sugars were too low, Willie...
Cecilia Ulibarri Pena
Dec 10, 2024
Cecilia Ulibarri Pena, 90, has returned home to embrace her loving family early Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024 in Benson, Arizona. Family members were at her bedside as she took her last breath.
Cecilia was born August 28, 1934 in McNary, Arizona, daughter of Manuel Ortiz Pena and Benina Moreno Ulibarri. She was the youngest of the surviving children and third...
