Obituaries

Judith Perle Balzer Bigelow

Judith Perle Balzer Bigelow

Jan 8, 2020

Judith Perle Balzer Bigelow, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Eagar. She was born June 10, 1943 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Carl Joseph Balzer and Dorthea Louise Duncan Balzer.

Judith was an elementary school teacher for 30 years, retiring in 1996.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Lamar Bigelow, Eagar; son, David William Bigelow,...

Virgie "Nan" Ann Johnson Uttecht

Virgie "Nan" Ann Johnson Uttecht

Jan 4, 2020

Virgie Ann “Nan” Johnson Uttecht, passed in peace, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 82 in Snowflake, which has been her home since 1979. Virgie “Nan” was born March 22, 1937 in Fleming, Kentucky, the daughter of Ferris Johnson and Addie Elizabeth Johnston Johnson. At the age of 6 her family made the travel to Arizona where they...

David Lawrence Marshall

David Lawrence Marshall

Jan 4, 2020

David Lawrence Marshall, 78, of Concho, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home. He was born August 8, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Joseph Marshall and Ethel Morse Marshall.

David is survived by his wife, Ethel Minerva Marshall, Concho.

No services are scheduled.

Larry Dean Thompson, Sr.

Larry Dean Thompson, Sr.

Dec 31, 2019

Larry Dean Thompson, Sr. 75, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home in Concho. He was born June 13, 1944 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of William Fillmore Thompson and Sylvia Chilcoat Thompson.

Larry was a Sheriff Deputy for Pima County for 20 years and an Apache County Reserve Deputy for 14 years.

He is survived by his...

Lynn Carol Deery

Lynn Carol Deery

Dec 28, 2019

Lynn Carol Deery, 75, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 in St. Johns. She was born October 4, 1944 in Orange, New Jersey, the daughter of Harry Horace Giordan and Alberta Margaret Nickel Giordan. 

Services are not scheduled at this time.

 

Zora Bond Booth

Zora Bond Booth

Dec 27, 2019

Zora Bond Booth, 75, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in St. Johns. She was born September 8, 1944 in Ramah, New Mexico, the daughter of James Bernard Bond and Nancy Tamar Clawson Bond.

Zora was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a great love of horses, cattle and ranching and loved helping Sam work cattle together....

Denise Helen Hunter-Tuminello

Denise Helen Hunter-Tuminello

Dec 27, 2019

Denise Helen Hunter-Tuminello, 61, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in Eagar. She was born May 16, 1958 in Haskell, New Jersey, the daughter of George Hunter and Josephine Grassia Hunter.

No services are scheduled.

Rodney Max Lilly

Rodney Max Lilly

Dec 15, 2019

Rodney Max Lilly, 70, passed away at his home in Eagar on the morning of Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born in McNary, Arizona, December 27, 1948 to Max C. Lilly and Freda Veon Penrod Lilly.

Rodney was known for his incredible work ethic and wore many hats over his 70 years, including, butcher, logger, heavy equipment operator, truck...

Robert "Bob" Judson Humphreys

Robert "Bob" Judson Humphreys

Dec 14, 2019

Robert “Bob” Judson Humphreys, 74, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home in St. Johns. He was born December 31, 1944 in Wickenburg, the son of Judson Ray Humphreys and Mable Adelia Chapman Humphreys.

Bob was a loving and devoted husband and father. He loved serving in the Snowflake Temple and especially loved teaching children in Primary. He...

Jay Daniel Bender

Jay Daniel Bender

Dec 13, 2019

Jay Daniel Bender, 57, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home in Concho. He was born May 28, 1962 in Upland, California, the son of Daniel Edward Bender and Vivian Darlene Collins Muensterman.

Jay loved being out on the water and shared his grandfather’s love of fishing. He worked in sales for heavy equipment, retiring in 2003.

Jay...

Sheri Lynn Bingham Ellsworth

Sheri Lynn Bingham Ellsworth

Dec 11, 2019

Sheri Lynn Bingham Ellsworth, 70, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in St. Johns, surrounded by her children. She was born October 25, 1949 in Safford, Arizona, the daughter of George Calvin Bingham and Billie Mae John Bingham. Sheri was the oldest of 4 children and graduated from Safford High School in 1967.

Sheri was a very fun-loving woman...

Mary Helen Skelly

Mary Helen Skelly

Dec 11, 2019

Mary Helen Skelly, 87, of St. Johns, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Springerville. She was born August 2, 1932 in Copper Hill, Arizona, the daughter of David Hugh Lewis and Helen Madiline Cassity Lewis.

Graveside Services will be held in the Globe Cemetery.

 

Linda Joan Sullivan

Linda Joan Sullivan

Dec 10, 2019

Linda Joan Sullivan, 78 of Kearny, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in Quemado, New Mexico. She was born January 24, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Jack and Grace Hall Reid.

Linda met Joe Sullivan in 1958 while attending Dixie College in St George, Utah. They married on September 10, 1960 had 2 children in California and later moved...

Helen Guadalupe Margarita Marquez

Helen Guadalupe Margarita Marquez

Dec 8, 2019

Helen Guadalupe Margarita Marquez, 29, of St. Johns, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Oceanside, California. She was born in Show Low, June 21, 1990; loving daughter to Cesario Marquez and Pabla Peña. Helen was a loving daughter, mother, Tia and friend, but mostly loved by all. She loved spending quality time with her boys and her family; especially...

Terri Susan Dawkins Comer

Terri Susan Dawkins Comer

Dec 8, 2019

Terri Susan Dawkins Comer, 65, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at her home in Springerville. She was born July 20, 1954 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Calvin Dawkins and Marie Gillen Dawkins.

Terri had many friends and cared for all of them very deeply. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Terri is survived by...

Dorothy Maxine Butler

Dorothy Maxine Butler

Dec 6, 2019

Dorothy Maxine Butler, 79, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at her home in St. Johns. She was born April 2, 1940 in Gorman, Texas, the daughter of Herbert Lutey and Helen Humiston Lutey.

 

Kenneth James Lowe

Kenneth James Lowe

Dec 1, 2019

Kenneth James Lowe, "Jim, Ken, Peanut", formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed from this life at his home in St. Johns. He was 61 years old.

Jim enjoyed making friends to BBQ with. He leaves behind many memories of a witty man who liked to tell stories and jokes. When playing Yahtzee, he would total his scores so fast and confidently...

Lawrence John Rheaume

Lawrence John Rheaume

Nov 30, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” John Rheaume, 80, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home in Eagar. He was born October 17, 1939 in Paynesville, Minnesota, the son of Donald Edward Rheaume and Violet Mae Root Rheaume.

Larry enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting. He was a Range Optics Manager which included monitoring sonic booms, star tracking, military aircraft test runs and...

Victoria Gabaldon Chavez

Victoria Gabaldon Chavez

Nov 24, 2019

Victoria Gabaldon Chavez, 85, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her beloved Lazy EA Ranch in St. Johns. She was born July 13, 1934 in Aragon, New Mexico, the daughter of Juan Gabaldon and Perfecta Martinez Gabaldon.

Victoria was a loving wife, mother and friend to many. She was an amazing cook who opened Los Dos Molinos 45 years...

Mauretta Shumway Walker

Mauretta Shumway Walker

Nov 20, 2019

Mauretta Shumway Walker, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Eagar. She was born June 28, 1925 in Shumway, the last of 10 children born to Wilson Averett Shumway and Ruth Smith Shumway.

In Shumway, Mauretta attended the one room schoolhouse and developed a lifelong love for teaching that led to her attending Arizona Teachers College in Tempe (now...

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