Harvey Jay Ballantyne Platt
Sep 3, 2021
Harvey Jay Platt was truly a giant amongst men (though he never quite reached 5’9’’). Born in Phoenix, to Harvey and Merle Platt on December 29, 1950, Jay spent most of his life in St. Johns, Arizona.
Involved in the family ranching business from the time he was a young boy, Jay and his younger siblings, Valerie, Richard and Marc...
Patrick Henry Leyba
Aug 29, 2021
Patrick Henry Leyba, 44, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Phoenix. He was born July 17, 1977 in Show Low, the son of Louis B. Leyba and Andreita Sandra Romero.
Patrick was a fire fighter and a heavy equipment operator.
Patrick is survived by his daughters, Kaylee Leyba, Celina Leyba, Elyse Leyba, mother, Andreita Sandra Leyba, sisters, Rendy Leyba,...
Cary Lynn Price
Aug 27, 2021
Cary Lynn Price, 68, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 in Springerville. She was born December 16, 1952 in Ringgold, Georgia, the daughter of Frank William Samples and Phyllis Jean Smith.
Nick Baca
Aug 26, 2021
Nicolas “Nick” German Baca, 91, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Snowflake at the Beehive Home. He was born August 24, 1930 in Magdalena, New Mexico, the son of Eliseo Baca and Margaret Leyba Baca.
Nick loved his family and very much enjoyed people. Ranching was his livelihood and his passion.
Nick is survived by his son, Gene A....
John Joseph Daigle
Aug 25, 2021
John Joseph Daigle, 57, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Concho, Arizona. He was born June 22, 1964 in West Haven, Connecticut.
John owned and operated a graphic design store for over 25 years, retiring due to failing health. He loved to travel! He rode from state to state in his RV with his trusted companion, Beethoven. John will...
Loretta Beatrice Hyatt Palmatier
Aug 23, 2021
Loretta Beatrice Palmatier, 59, of St. Johns, was called home, Monday, August 23, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Hyatt.
Surviving are her husband, Bryan Palmatier, 5 children, Amanda (Cp) Duren, James (Deana) Hyatt, Bryan, Jr. (Tabitha) Palmatier, Beth (Jason) Reinhard, Ian Palmatier, 9 grandchildren: Elijah, Anthony, Sandi, RJ, Jayden, Hayden, Isabela, Caleb, Carson,...
Gayle DeAnn Smith Condie
Aug 21, 2021
Gayle DeAnn Smith Condie, passed away, Saturday, August 21, 2021, while on hospice at the Beehive House in Eagar. She was born to Wendell Hyrum Smith and Wavel Keller Smith on August 29, 1944 in San Francisco, California.
Gayle is survived by her husband, William Kay Condie, sons, Gene William (Heather Partridge) Condie, Clint Wendell (Stacy Krumel) Condie, 3...
Arthur Cisco
Aug 20, 2021
Arthur Cisco, 57, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 in Show Low. He was born July 19, 1964 in Ft. Defiance, the son of Danny Cisco and Sarah Billy John.
Arthur lived his younger years on the Navajo reservation. He later came to Eagar and worked for Stone Container, Reidhead Brothers Lumber Mill and at present, Nutrioso Custom Homes and...
Cameran Bailey Harris
Aug 18, 2021
Cameran Bailey Harris, 29, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born June 25, 1992 in Show Low, the son of Barry G. Harris and Shaelynn Reidhead.
Cameran enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, dirt biking and working in the log woods.
He is survived by his parents, Barry and Shaelynn Harris, girlfriend, Katie Owens, sister, Rebekah Harris and grandma, Kathy...
Katrina Catherine Cowen Smith
Aug 15, 2021
Katrina Catherine Cowen Smith, 49, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home in Greer. She was born March 6, 1972 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the daughter of Hollis Joseph Cowen, Jr. and Sonya Amelia White.
Katrina was a life-long member of the Willie Nelson family and a world traveler, having traveled to 27 countries. She was an event planner...
Barbara Jean Kinman
Aug 15, 2021
Barbara Jean Kinman, 75, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home in Springerville. She was born October 16, 1945 in Phoenix, the daughter of Bert Collins Criswell and Arma Doreen Allen.
Barbara grew up in Phoenix with a love for horses. She was involved in the Black Canyon Saddle Club, gymkhana and rodeos.
She left the valley in...
Peggy LaVonne Walker
Aug 12, 2021
Peggy LaVonne Brown Joy Walker, 91, passed away, Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was born September 15, 1929 in Whittenburg, Texas, the daughter of Sephus T. Brown and Lillie Roberts.
Peggy’s hobbies included softball, roller skating and golfing and she loved to dance.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis (Gene) Walker, and son, Toby Joy.
Left to...
William "Bill" Charles Ruddell
Aug 10, 2021
William “Bill” Charles Ruddell, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Benson. He was born March 28, 1939 in El Monte, California, the son of William Ruddell and Ruby Brewer.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ethelyn Ruddell, Benson; daughters, Jennifer Ruddell, Camp Verde; Tara (Mike) Finch, Benson; Candice (Keith) Rogers, Benson; brothers, Ted Ruddell, Bobby Ruddell, sister, Patti...
Cruz J Diaz Caballero
Jul 27, 2021
Cruz J. Diaz Caballero, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Mesa. He was born May 3, 1943 in Canutillo, Durango, Mexico, the son of Arnulfo Diaz and Rita Caballero.
Cruz is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Diaz, sons, Heriberto Diaz, St. Johns; Hilario Diaz, St. Johns; Jose Juan Diaz, Las Vegas, Nevada; daughters, Teresa Diaz, Mesa; Bertha...
Georgia Rae Mangum
Jul 22, 2021
Georgia Rae Mangum, 66, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her home in St. Johns. She was born August 15, 1954 in Moses Lake, Washington, the daughter of Robert Lee Tholander and Belle Rae Adams.
Rae loved her husband, Joe and her children first and foremost and she loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ wholeheartedly.
Rae’s sisters were her...
Jay Gordon Whitmore
Jul 9, 2021
Jay Gordon Whitmore, was born on March 28, 1938 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He passed away peacefully, Friday, July 9, 2021 in Eagar, with his family by his side.
Jay is survived by his wife, Sharon and their children, Deric, Kevin, Brook, Trevor, Jared and Janae, 29 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He attended BYU and served a mission for...
Porfie Fernandez Padilla
Jul 8, 2021
Porfie Fernandez Padilla, Jr., 65, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. Born; June 7, 1956 in St. Johns, the son of Porfirio Candelaria Padilla, Sr. and Cinda Frances Fernandez.
Porfie is survived by his wife, Marina Padilla, Concho; brothers, Bobby Padilla, Concho; David Padilla, Concho; and sisters, Bernadette Brockway, Safford; Elizabeth Vise, Safford, and JoAnn Lopez, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He...
Rodney Fredrick Rugg
Jul 2, 2021
Rodney Fredrick Rugg, 94, a long-time resident of Reed City, Michigan, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 in Eagar. He was born April 25, 1927 in Holland, Michigan, the son of Ray Fredrick Rugg and Clara Belle Knight.
Rodney served his country in the United States Navy during WWII from 1945-1947 and the Korean War from 1951-1952. He was a...
Larry A Rogers
Jul 1, 2021
Larry A. Rogers, 84, of Eagar, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 of natural causes. Larry was born November 11, 1936 in Springerville to Hyrum Floyd and Arizola Sharp Rogers.
Larry was the youngest of 7 siblings; 1 daughter and 6 sons. He attended grade school in Nutrioso and Springerville and graduated from Phoenix Tech School in 1954. Upon...
Jerry Clifford Ray
Jun 25, 2021
Jerry Clifford Ray, 62, passed away, peacefully at home, Friday, June 25, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born May 31, 1959, the son of Clinghan Barker “CB” Ray and Janella Arlen Miller.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Jean Ray, Eagar; daughter, Jessica Ray, son, Jacob Ray, grandchildren, Owen Byrne and Sadie Byrne, father, CB Ray, and brothers,...
