Obituaries

Ransford Keith Olmsted

Ransford Keith Olmsted

Mar 6, 2020

Ransford Keith Olmsted, 62, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 in Concho. He was born April 6, 1957 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Francis Birdett Olmsted and Mae Elizabeth Cronk Olmsted.

He is survived by his children, Justin and Jessica.

 

 

Dana Jean Bennett

Dana Jean Bennett

Mar 5, 2020

Dana Jean Bennett, 43, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Alpine. She was born August 30, 1976 in Safford.

 

Delora May Wilkins Shreeve

Delora May Wilkins Shreeve

Mar 1, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Delora May Wilkins Shreeve, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born May 23, 1932 in Ramah, New Mexico, the daughter of Thomas Wilson Wilkins and Nellie Bloomfield Wilkins.

Delora grew up in Ramah and after graduation attended college at BYU in Provo, Utah. She met her eternal companion,...

William Oscar Watkins, II

William Oscar Watkins, II

Feb 26, 2020

William Oscar Watkins, II, 52, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Show Low. He was born January 24, 1968 in Mather Air Force Base, California, the son of William Oscar Watkins and Nova Deane Brannon Watkins.

Bill was very helpful, caring and loved his family and friends dearly. He also had a love of guns, knives and had a...

David Howard Lillie

David Howard Lillie

Feb 19, 2020

David Howard Lillie, 72, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home in St. Johns. He was born April 10, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Randall James Lillie and Constance Elvera Nilson Lillie.

David’s family memories: Ruth Ann: My dad would always say “George McMuffin”. He was always joking, laughing and being goofy. Erik: My...

Lindsay Megan Patterson

Lindsay Megan Patterson

Feb 18, 2020

Lindsay Megan Patterson, 19, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Thatcher. She was born August 9, 2000 in Show Low, the daughter of Dana Bryce Patterson and Anne Randall Patterson.

Lindsay was a joy to all who knew her. She was a student at Eastern Arizona College and had many loved friends, coaches, teammates and others who loved her...

Ida Mae Jones

Ida Mae Jones

Feb 17, 2020

Ida Mae Jones, 85, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 in Nutrioso. She was born December 31, 1934 in Nutrioso, the daughter of Marion Lee and Ella M. Maxwell Lee.

Ida Mae was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all of her life, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a cattle...

Thomas Rex Jaggers

Thomas Rex Jaggers

Feb 14, 2020

Thomas Rex Jaggers, 78, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 in Vernon. He was born March 17, 1941 in El Paso, Texas, the son of Thomas Medlin Jaggers and Elsie Ruth Powell Jaggers.

Tom spent his early years in Las Cruces, New Mexico, later serving his country in the United States Army, being stationed in Germany. He met his future...

Donald Eugene Hopper

Donald Eugene Hopper

Feb 14, 2020

Donald Eugene Hopper, 75, of St. Johns, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 in Lakeside. He was born June 12, 1944 in Camp Gordon, Georgia, the son of Harold Hopper and Loretta Loker Hopper.

Donald loved the outdoors where it was quiet and peaceful and spent a great deal of time in Rye. He worked for the carnival and was...

Ramona Murel Harsha Washburn

Ramona Murel Harsha Washburn

Feb 6, 2020

Ramona Murel Harsha Washburn, 93, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Vernon. She was born December 28, 1926 in Bisbee, the daughter of Charles Harsha and Jewel Alexander Harsha.

Ramona was an avid reader, especially in the Sci-Fi genre. In her last few years she enjoyed attending her son’s musical performances. She will be remembered by many for her...

Janice Aldon Leyba

Janice Aldon Leyba

Jan 29, 2020

Janice Aldon Leyba, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Safford.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Johns Stake Center.

Rachel Skelly

Rachel Skelly

Jan 29, 2020

Rachel Baca Skelly, 58, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home in Eagar. She was born May 8, 1961 in Artesia, New Mexico, the daughter of Moises and Frances Baca.

Rachel is survived by her husband, Bryan L. Skelly, sons, Desi-Lee Richard Thayer, Jesse Charles Thayer, Donald Phillip Sterbutzel, II, Andrew James Sterbutzel, step-son, Cameron J. Skelly, brothers,...

Anna Marie Raban

Anna Marie Raban

Jan 28, 2020

Anna Marie Raban, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Eagar. She was born May 18, 1945 in Panguitch, Utah, the daughter of Doyle Smith and Wilma Brown Smith.

Anna was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many positions including serving a mission to the newly organized Concho Branch....

Robert "Bob" Alan Partridge

Robert "Bob" Alan Partridge

Jan 28, 2020

Robert Alan Partridge was born in Monterey Park, Los Angeles, California on April 12, 1955. He was diagnosed with cancer which spread quickly taking his life, Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Robert had been serving in the Kirtland Ohio Historic Sites Mission sharing the messages of the restoration. He had previously served two different missions with his wife, Kathleen Noon Partridge...

Wallace Eagar Farr

Wallace Eagar Farr

Jan 27, 2020

Wallace Eagar “Tog” Farr, 93, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. He was born December 3, 1926 in Eagar, the son of Winslow Farr and Mary Violet Eagar Farr.

Wallace was a very kind and gentle man who had a great love for everyone, especially his wife, children and grandchildren. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to...

Theresa Rose Norton Goin

Theresa Rose Norton Goin

Jan 26, 2020

Theresa Rose Norton Goin, 88, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Eagar. She was born April 20, 1931 in Eagar, the daughter of James Lawrence Norton and Mabel Rose Hofmann Norton.

Theresa loved to tat. She tatted enough lace to go the moon and back. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles, trivia books camping and being with family.

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Bernard Lee Zack

Bernard Lee Zack

Jan 25, 2020

Bernard Lee Zack, 71, of Concho, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Show Low. He was born June 11, 1948 in West Virginia, the son of Chester Zack and Josephine Frances Newmann Zack.

Bernard was a very loving and caring man and always tried to help everyone. He was a dishwasher for Desert Haven.

He is survived by a...

Joseph Esquipula Flores

Joseph Esquipula Flores

Jan 15, 2020

Joseph Esquipula Flores, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Springerville. He was born December 4, 1934 in San Juan, New Mexico, the son of Ismael Flores and Adela Benavidez Flores.

Services will be announced at a later date.

 

Stanley Roy Thurber

Stanley Roy Thurber

Jan 13, 2020

Stanley Roy Thurber, 91, was at home when he passed away peacefully, Monday, January 13, 2020. He was born to Joseph Shelton Thurber and Phebe Cox on August 8, 1928 in Fairfield, Idaho, the sixth of seven children.

Stan served his country in the United States Army. He then served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Aurelio "Willie" Vallejos

Aurelio "Willie" Vallejos

Jan 9, 2020

Aurelio "Willie" VallejosOn Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, the sun set on our father’s 81 year journey of life as we know it. He passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Aurelio was born August 14, 1938 in Quemado, New Mexico to Isabel & Emelia Vallejos. He was a proud St. Johns Redskins athlete and fan. While in high...

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