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,...
Ellen Ruth Nielsen
Jun 24, 2021
Ellen Ruth Jackson Nielsen, 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, June 24, 2021 in St. Johns. She was born May 9, 1956 in Ajo, Arizona; the daughter of Hardy James Jackson, Jr. and Theodosia Ruth Boddy.
Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Ruth is survived by her husband, David Nielsen, St. Johns; sons, Stuart (Michelle)...
Thomas Lee Burch
Jun 20, 2021
Thomas Lee Burch, 82, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born May 18, 1939 in Jerseyville, Illinois, the son of Thomas William Burch and Anna Pearl Page.
Tom served his country in the United States Army from 1957-1966 and was honorably discharged. He graduated from Ocean Community College in New Jersey with a degree...
Rowena Burgess Martin
Jun 20, 2021
Rowena Burgess Martin, 85, a resident of Bakersfield, California, passed away, Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Eagar. She was born July 15, 1935, the daughter of Deral Burgess and Angeline Skousen.
Rowena is survived by her sons, David P. Martin, Donald E. Martin, Deral L. Martin, daughter, Debra K. (Tim) Bell, only granddaughter, Sara D. Bell, all of Bakersfield, California,...
Marlo Kenneth Donn, Sr.
Jun 19, 2021
On Sunday, June 19, 2021, Marlo Kenneth Donn, Sr., of St. Johns, passed away at age 78 due to complications of C.O.P.D. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Marlo W. and Mariam Graham Donn.
Marlo was a Purple Heart/Bronze Star recipient from the Vietnam War. As a helicopter chief, he was a member of the 135th Assault Helio Co....
John "Tooter" Vincent Lewis
Jun 19, 2021
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, John “Tooter” Lewis, succumbed to his long-fought battle with heart disease.
“Tooter” lives on forever in the hearts of his wife of 35 years, Geraldine Lewis, St. Johns; sons, Michael (Holly) Lewis, Phoenix; Chris (Shirley) Lewis, St. Johns; and Clifton (Terriann) King, Surprise; daughter, Kendra (Clifton) Lewis, Phoenix; mother, JoNell Barnes, brother, Terry Lewis, sisters,...
Vernon F Laney
Jun 18, 2021
Vernon F Laney, 91, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 in Eagar. He was born February 25, 1930 in Luna, New Mexico, the son of Franklin Searce Laney and Erma Bloomfield.
Vernon served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1952 and later retired from the United States Forest Service after 30 years.
Vernon is survived by his daughter,...
Jule Weston Butler
Jun 9, 2021
Jule Weston Butler, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on April 4, 1933 in Greer. He was preceded in death by parents, Julius “Uley” Butler and Alva Hamblin Butler.
Weston was raised in Greer and Eagar. He went into the Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954. After...
Annie Benta
Jun 2, 2021
Annie Benta passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Payson. She was born in Springerville, November 29, 1930 to Lorenzo and Christina Jaramillo Hill.
Annie was a lifelong resident of Springerville and had numerous family and friends in the community. Springerville was truly her home. She loved her children and grandchildren equally and was always there for them. ...
Margie C Hope Waters
May 24, 2021
Margie C. Hope Waters passed away peacefully, Monday, May 24, 2021 at home in St. Johns, after a 9 month battle with lymphoma.
Margie was born and raised in Idaho and was an Idaho girl at heart even though she lived in Arizona for 40 years. She grew up on a farm in Darlington, Idaho where she enjoyed taking care...
