Obituaries

Cowen Lee Hamblin

Cowen Lee Hamblin

Jan 30, 2021

Cowen Lee Hamblin, 65, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Phoenix. He was born November 3, 1955 in Springerville, the son of Douglas Dale Hamblin and Colleen Gibbons.

Cowen was born in the White Mountains where he discovered his love for hunting, camping and fishing. He loved spending time with friends and family teaching them exactly how to do...

Marion Grace Roether

Marion Grace Roether

Jan 29, 2021

Marion Grace Roether passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, January 29, 2021 just 50 days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born in Canute, Oklahoma on March 20, 1921 the daughter of Pres Combs and Lillie Mae Babcock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leroy Roether, sons, Ralph Roether, Kenneth “Kenny” Roether, daughters, Carol Jean...

Thomas Benjamin Garms

Thomas Benjamin Garms

Jan 29, 2021

Thomas Benjamin Garms, 80, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in Eagar. He was born November 9, 1940 in Dennison, Texas, the son of Oburn Jesse Garms and Milton Emaline Royall.

Memorial services will be held later in the spring.

 

Patrick John Stamps

Patrick John Stamps

Jan 26, 2021

Patrick John Stamps, 56, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Phoenix.

Graveside services will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eagar Cemetery.

 

 

Corwin Buford Hulsey

Corwin Buford Hulsey

Jan 20, 2021

Corwin Buford Hulsey, 69, passed away at his home on the Hulsey Ranch, north of Luna, New Mexico, Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born in Silver City, New Mexico, December 1, 1951 to Buford Bailey Hulsey and Evelyn Reynolds, of Luna.

Corwin worked as a logger, rancher, big game outfitter and served as Catron County Sheriff from 1981-1985.

He...

Michael Jerome Lague

Michael Jerome Lague

Jan 20, 2021

Michael Jerome Lague, 62, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home in Vernon. He was born January 28, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Noel Ray Lague and Yvonne Marie Eherenfeldt.

Mike was a big fish in a little pond! Raised in Scottsdale, he grew up to be an amazing athlete who enjoyed riding dirt bikes and...

Lula Irene Nielsen

Lula Irene Nielsen

Jan 19, 2021

Lula Irene Waite Nielsen passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home in St. Johns only two months short of her 105th birthday. She was born March 26, 1916 in St. Johns to Albert Solomon Waite and Loretta Jolley; their first daughter and second child.  

Lula married the love of her life and her eternal companion, Edward...

Alvin "Gene" Eugene Pittman

Alvin "Gene" Eugene Pittman

Jan 19, 2021

SSgt. Alvin Eugene “Gene” Pittman, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from COVID-19 pneumonia. At least, that is the official report. He would argue that it was due to Biden becoming President.

As a “Magnificent Bastard” (2nd Battalion, 4th Marines “Second to None”) and Deputy Sheriff, Gene loved sharing his opinion along with so many stories from his time...

Brenda Sue Oakes Spencer

Brenda Sue Oakes Spencer

Jan 18, 2021

Brenda Sue Oakes Spencer, daughter to David Russell Oakes and Vanita Pulsipher, born July 3, 1969 passed away, Monday, January 18, 2021.

Brenda was born in Show low and raised in Gilbert. She loved her family, camping, decorating for parties and playing games.  

Brenda was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved serving...

Randall Alan Anthony

Randall Alan Anthony

Jan 18, 2021

Randall Alan Anthony, 71, of St. Johns, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 in Chandler. He was born April 12, 1949 in Glendale, California, the son of Frank Alan Anthony and Helen Bernice Baker.

Evan Stephen Burgess

Evan Stephen Burgess

Jan 16, 2021

Evan Stephen Burgess, 83, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Chino Valley. He was born August 31, 1937 in Eagar, the son of Lorenzo Brown Burgess and Arvilla Hamblin.

Evan was born in Eagar and attended high school at Prescott High School, graduating in 1956. Evan served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years and was...

Roy Blake

Roy Blake

Jan 15, 2021

Roy Blake, 68, passed away, Friday, January 15, 2021 in St. Johns. He was born June 28, 1952 in Tuba City, Arizona, the son of Ernest Reed Blake and Faye Jim.

 

Maurice "Dave" David Pulsifer

Maurice "Dave" David Pulsifer

Jan 14, 2021

Maurice David “Dave” Pulsifer passed away quietly in his home, Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Dave was born on September 21, 1933 in Williams to Maurice Dwight Pulsifer and Catherine Alice Brown Pulsifer. 

He is survived by his wife, love and partner for 33 years, Amy Pulsifer, son Matthew (Jenna) Pulsifer, daughter, Robin (Alan) Ward, son, Vincent (Suzi) Pulsifer, brother...

David Alan Dodge

David Alan Dodge

Jan 10, 2021

David Alan Dodge, 59, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Eagar. He was born February 1, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Richard Earl Dodge and Beverly Jean Drake.

 

Andra Elaine Thomas

Andra Elaine Thomas

Jan 9, 2021

Andra Elaine Harris Thomas, 61, of St. Johns, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly in her home, Saturday, January 9, 2021. Andra “Andy” was born in Morenci, Arizona on December 20, 1960 to Edna Marie “Tootsie” Bishop and William Edward “Ed” Harris. She was raised in Duncan, Arizona with her brother William “Eddie” Harris and graduated from Duncan High School.

Andy was...

Irene Chavez Moya

Irene Chavez Moya

Jan 8, 2021

Irene Chavez Moya, 88, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 10, 1932 to Alejandro Chavez and Solema Serna in Springerville where she lived her entire life.

Irene married Ray Moya and had 4 children; Evelyn, Lydia, Julia and Ricky. She was a loving mother and devoted most...

Antonio Ibarra

Antonio Ibarra

Jan 8, 2021

Antonio Ibarra, 57, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Eagar. He was born December 15, 1963 in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Daniel Ibarra and Enedina Sainz.

Antonio loved being out in the mountains spending time with his grandchildren and children. He discovered his passion working for the logging industries and spent the majority of his days pursuing...

Linda Cheryl Aragon

Linda Cheryl Aragon

Jan 5, 2021

Linda Cheryl Aragon, 73, passed away, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Springerville. She was born April 15, 1947 in Bradenton, Florida, the daughter of J.L. Ellis and Mary Violet Garrette.

As a girl, Linda loved to go fishing, dancing and to the beach. Later in life she enjoyed going to yard sales and on long walks with her husband. She...

Fawnda Leigh Kidd Papich

Fawnda Leigh Kidd Papich

Jan 5, 2021

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Fawnda Leigh Kidd Papich slipped through the veil to join her loved ones on the other side.

Fawnda was born April 27, 1960 in Farmington, New Mexico to Sylvia Rae Cook and Joe G. Bennalley. She moved with her family to the Phoenix area at an early age and there...

Eva Meredith Reynolds

Eva Meredith Reynolds

Jan 1, 2021

Eva Meredith Reynolds passed away peacefully, Friday, January 1, 2021 in Moses Lake, Washington. She was born April 6, 1926 in Samson, Alabama to Columbus Mathew Meredith and Ella Edenfield Meredith.

Eva lived in Alabama and Florida until leaving after her high school graduation to move to Tucson, with her father. It was in Tucson she met Max Henry Reynolds....

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