Sharon Norris Finch
Nov 7, 2020
Sharon Norris Finch, 80, of Eagar, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Sharon was born on March 23, 1940 in Eagar to Wallace and Beulah Eagar Ashcroft.
After graduating from Round Valley High School in 1958, she attended BYU and ASU; earning a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Sharon served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Leanna McCall Rucker
Nov 4, 2020
Leanna McCall Rucker, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2020 in Springerville. She was born March 23, 1952 in Tucson, the daughter of James Felix McCall and Anna Marva Johnson.
Our beloved mother left this earthly life and entered into eternal rest with our Father in heaven. She will be remembered and live on in the hearts of all who...
David Neal Postert
Nov 3, 2020
David Neal Postert, 43, passed away in his sleep Tuesday, November 3, 2020. David was born on July 6, 1977 in Show Low. He was the fourth child of Fredrick Thomas and Claudene Pearce Postert. He always wished he would have waited a few hours to be born so his birth date would have been 7-7-77.
David graduated from...
Kirsten "Khaytea" Louise Page Terrel
Oct 27, 2020
Kirsten “Khaytea” Louise Page Terrel, 49, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Springerville. She was born January 26, 1971 in LaJolla, California, the daughter of Bert Wesley Page and Michelle Lynn Phillips Page.
Khaytea’s greatest achievements and joy were her boys, John, Mickaeleen, Matthew and Nick. As they blossomed and grew she took great pride in sharing their successes....
Lillie Mae Snyder
Oct 25, 2020
Lillie Mae Fuentes Snyder of Luna, New Mexico passed away peacefully in the early morning hours, Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 86 at the Beehive Home of Eagar. She was born June 17, 1934 in Luna, New Mexico to Raymond and Mary Heath Fuentes. She attended school in Reserve, New Mexico where she graduated from high school...
Kelly James Oby
Oct 21, 2020
Kelly James Oby, 61, of Vernon, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 of natural causes. Kelly was born June 13, 1959 in Alamosa, Colorado to his late parents, James Lynn Oby and Carol Marie Gesell Oby.
Kelly was a Christian by faith and a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Kelly is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Oby; happily married...
Nadra Jeanne Hill
Oct 20, 2020
Nadra Jeanne Hill was born August 15, 1948 in Springerville and passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Springerville. Nadra is the daughter of Irl J. Lund and Betty Jane McInnes Lund. She was married to Gary Ray Hill, (dec.).
Gary and Nadra were married on June, 28, 1969 and were blessed with 6 children, Danny (Sherri) Hill, Safford; Robert...
Barbara Jeanne Crump
Oct 15, 2020
Barbara Jeanne Crump, 78, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her residence in Eagar. She was born December 23, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Lambton and Evelyn Olson.
Barbara worked for many years in Las Vegas, Nevada at the RIO. She was also a volunteer for the Auxiliary at White Mtn. Regional Medical Center.
Barbara is...
Joseph Smith Anderson
Oct 13, 2020
Joseph Smith Anderson, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home in Surprise. He was born February 7, 1930 in Colonia Pacheco, Mexico. He was the youngest of 9 children born to William Anderson and Myrtle Amy Palmer Anderson.
At the young age of 10 as soon as school was out for the summer, he would get his...
Michael Kent Ferguson
Oct 12, 2020
Michael Kent Ferguson, 72, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 in Sun City. He was born August 3, 1948 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Kenneth Chester Ferguson and Betty Jan Hepworth Ferguson.
Mike graduated high school in 1966. He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the Marine Corp. from 1967-1968. In 1968 while serving Mike was on foot...
Edith Ellen Burtcher Johnson
Oct 5, 2020
Edith Johnson, 96, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 in Snowflake. She was born November 8, 1923, Edith Ellen Burtcher to Gussie Oliver Burtcher and Nellie Delia Tippets Burtcher. She married the love of her life, Roy Dean Johnson, November 23, 1939 at ages 16 and 18 respectively. They were told the marriage would never last, but they enjoyed over...
Lawrance Anthony Hill
Oct 3, 2020
Lawrance Anthony Hill, 55, a resident of Springerville, was born June 13, 1965 to Teodora Kay Romero and Jeffery J Hill. He passed away in Eagar, Saturday, October 3, 2020.
Lumberjack and being in the woods was his passion.
Lawrance is survived by his daughters, Nikayla Spann, Oklahoma: Jaimie Hill, Oklahoma; Cami Hill, Phoenix; son, Jonathan Ansell, Oklahoma; sisters, Susan...
Duayne Thomas Hutchinson
Oct 2, 2020
Duayne Thomas Hutchinson, MD, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 in San Tan Valley.
In February 2015 Duayne suffered a major health event which changed his life quite dramatically. Because of such, he was no longer able to return to his home in Eagar where his family had lived since 1987.
Duayne is survived by his loving wife, Terry-Ann...
Sarah Jean Crosby Gray
Sep 28, 2020
Sarah Jean Crosby Gray, 75, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 in Mesa. She was born November 22, 1944 in Eagar, the daughter of John Taylor Crosby and Norma Jarvis Crosby.
Sarah loved nature, her country and music. She married Lamar M. Gray on March 26, 1964 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They celebrated 56 years of married bliss. She...
Clorinda Mary Clark
Sep 28, 2020
Clorinda Mary Clark, 80, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 28, 2020 at home in St. Johns. She was born May 19, 1940 in Reserve, New Mexico, the daughter of Rutilio Romero and Tomasita Sarah Barerras Romero.
Mary resided the majority of her life in Reserve, New Mexico and neighboring communities. When she was no longer able to care for herself...
Wayne Austin Whitby
Sep 22, 2020
Wayne Austin Whitby, 83, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Nutrioso. He was born January 15, 1937 in Goshen, New York, the son of Leo Francis Whitby and Hilda Stevens Whitby.
Wayne was a loving husband and father and was a dedicated educator and coach. He served his country in the United States Naval Reserves from 1955-1963. Wayne held...
Taresa Joann Montierth
Sep 22, 2020
Taresa Joann Montierth, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Mesa. She was born May 16, 1940 in Lakeside, the daughter of Lehi Hunt and Barbara Frost Hunt and was raised in Snowflake.
Joann spent many summers on the North Kiabab with her family. She graduated from Snowflake High School and then moved to Mesa to attend beauty school...
Karen Louise Rogers
Sep 20, 2020
Karen Louise Rogers, wife, mom, Nana, Jesus lover and best friend to many, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Springerville. She was born in Buffalo, New York on April 12, 1953. At the age of 8 years old Karen moved to Scottsdale with her parents, sister and two brothers. In 1972 she met her husband Robert Rogers. They married...
Tommy John Armstrong, Sr.
Sep 18, 2020
Tommy John Armstrong, 53, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 in Greer. He was born November 8, 1966 in Connersville, Indiana, the son of Jerry R. and Carolyn Armstrong.
Tommy is survived by his children, Tiffany, Brittany, Tommy, Jr., Anthony, grandchildren, Jade, Easton, Selena and girlfriend, Dawn Lilly.
Andrew Charles Stauffer, Jr.
Sep 9, 2020
Andrew Charles Stauffer, Jr. passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home in Eagar after a brief illness.
Andy was a long-time resident of Alpine where he was a house painter, carpenter and part time Forest Service employee. Single, never married, Andy loved and cherished his freedom and lived life on his terms. He loved the forest; teaching himself...
