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...
Joseph Tyler Beaver, Jr.
Sep 4, 2020
Joseph Tyler Beaver, Jr., 97, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Springerville. He was born September 22, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joseph Tyler Beaver, Sr. and Eva Halstead Miles.
David Anthony Morales
Sep 3, 2020
David Anthony Morales, born March 16, 1968 of Mesa, died suddenly, Thursday, September 3, 2020. He is survived by his loving daughter, Katherine (Aaron) Gruber, San Diego, California; grandson, Jonathan, loving son, Jonathon David, Gig Harbor, Washington; parents, David and Delia Morales, Mesa; sisters, Cynthia Ann (James), Queen Creek; Patricia Ann, Mesa; Michele Lee, Tucson; Amy Jean (Xavier), Las Vegas,...
Corwin Elzy Estes
Sep 2, 2020
Corwin Elzy Estes, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Eagar. He was born June 3, 1936 in Eagar, the son of John Elzy Estes and Effie Cleveland Estes.
Corwin is survived by his wife, Sharon Estes, Eagar; son, Kevin Elzy Estes, Pinetop; daughters, Dawnanna Topham, Ivins, Utah; Laurice Halford, Burley, Idaho; brothers, Lonnie Estes, Danny Estes, Michael Estes,...
Miguel R Pinela
Sep 2, 2020
Miguel R. Pinela, 75, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Show Low. Our dad Miguel R. Pinela was a quiet, kind and humble man. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico March 27, 1945, but came to the United States when he was young and found himself in the small town of St. Johns. He took odd jobs until he...
Thayla Burgess Hall
Sep 1, 2020
Thayla Burgess Hall was born October 31, 1921 in Eagar and passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Eagar. She was the daughter of Ida Slade Burgess and Benjamin Burgess.
Thayla taught at the Eagar Springerville Consolidated District after graduating from Northern Arizona University in 1969. She loved hearing from former students that she instilled in them a lifelong love...
Virginia Graciela Tellez
Aug 27, 2020
Virginia Graciela Tellez, 90, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home in Alpine. She was born August 7, 1930 in Sonora, Mexico, the daughter of Augustine Saldate and Delfina Cruz.
Barry Michael Martin
Aug 24, 2020
Barry Michael Martin, 74 of Concho, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. He was born July 14, 1946 in Burlington, Vermont, the son of Oscar Reginald Martin and Dorritt Rita Favreau.
Barry worked hard to retire and live the good life in Arizona. He loved to hang out with people. One of Barry’s favorite things was to play the guitar...
Brandy B Buttler
Aug 21, 2020
Brandy B. Buttler, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 46. He was born January 29, 1974 in Phoenix, to Carl Thomas Buttler and Camillia “Cammy” Coy Buttler.
Brandy married Kristin Fain, his high school sweetheart.
He is survived by his daughter, Brynlynn Brooke Buttler, grandchildren, Coraline Maryann Cozad, Ronan Joseph Cozad, aunt, uncles and several cousins.
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Don Carlos Driggs
Aug 20, 2020
Don Carlos Driggs passed away peacefully Thursday, August 20, 2020 in his home near Greer at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his wife and children in the home he built in 1967 in a place he loved more than anywhere on earth.
Don began spending summers in Greer as a child in 1938 and built a...
