Archie Slaton Watkins
May 16, 2019
Archie Slaton Watkins lost the battle with pancreatic cancer, Thursday, May 16, 2019 but won the victory through Jesus Christ and escaped the sting of death. Archie was born January 13, 1944, the fifth son to Elvis Lenwood “TEX” Watkins and Frances Margarite Hughes, in Borger, Texas.
He was named for two of his mother’s brothers and when he was...
Stanley Matthew Bieleski, Jr.
May 16, 2019
Stanley Matthew Bieleski, Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Vernon. He was born June 29, 1944 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Stanley Matthew Bieleski, Sr. and Dorothy Howarth Bieleski.
Stan served his country in the United States National Guard for 30 years. He was a Sergeant 1st Class and helicopter mechanic to Allide Shop Foreman at...
Glen E Finnell
May 5, 2019
Glen E. Finnell, 83, a resident of St. Johns, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Gilbert. He was born March 16, 1936 in Superior, Nebraska.
Glen was employed as a journeyman welder, retiring at the age of 60. He loved history and would talk for hours about different events in history. Glen also loved watching and reading anything related...
Karen Lee Kuhrt
May 3, 2019
Karen Lee Kuhrt, 76, of Eagar, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones Friday, May 3, 2019. Karen was born August 18, 1942 in Lake City, Iowa where she married her husband, Jack on June 12, 1960.
In 1962 she gave birth to their daughter, Jodie while Jack was stationed in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and while living...
Elinor Tenney
May 3, 2019
Elinor Tenney, age 89, passed away peacefully May 3, 2019 in St. George, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born March 10, 1930 in Phoenix, to Tom and Clara Caughlin.
Elinor grew up in Phoenix in a house that her father built near Encanto Park. She graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1948 before attending Arizona State Teachers...
Frances Louise Ketring
Apr 27, 2019
Frances Louise Ketring, 80, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 in St. Johns. She was born July 31, 1938 in Lucas, Texas, the daughter of William Sinks and Mabel Bernice Goodson Sinks.
Fran will always be remembered by family and friends as a loving mother, sister, wife and grandmother. She was a wonderful person that is loved and missed and...
Adeline Peña Barreras
Apr 26, 2019
Adeline Peña Barreras went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 26, 2019 with her family at her side. Adeline was born May 25, 1941 to Florian Peña and Tomasita Jaramillo Peña.
Adeline‘s greatest joy in life was her husband, Wilfred Barreras whom she was married to for 60 years, as well as her children and grandchildren. She was...
William Arlin Jaynes, Jr.
Apr 26, 2019
William Arlin Jaynes, Jr., 92, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at his home in Greer. He was born February 24, 1927 in Hinton, Oklahoma, the son of William Arlin Jaynes, Sr. and Unity Ann Wheeler Jaynes.
William served his country in the United States Army Air Corps/United States Air Force from 1946-1949 and was an Operating Engineer for Union...
J Bowen Brown
Apr 16, 2019
Joseph Bowen Brown, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Utah.
A viewing will be held Monday, April 22, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Burnham Mortuary, with a graveside service following at 1:00 p.m. at the Eagar Cemetery. Interment will follow the graveside services.
Joyce Wiltbank Howells
Apr 16, 2019
Joyce Wiltbank Howells, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 22, 1938, the fifth child of William Ellis Wiltbank, Jr. and Mary Alta Wiltbank. As a child, Joyce loved to roller skate, jump rope and play jacks. As she grew she became a favorite aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Joyce was briefly married to Dave Davis, but the marriage...
Patrick Arthur Wellington
Apr 14, 2019
Patrick Arthur Wellington, 72, of St. Johns, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Snowflake. He was born August 3, 1946 in Milton Township, Ohio, the son of John Plymel and Florence Savley Plymel.
Pat was a firefighter and police officer. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. for 2 years and the United States Navy for...
LaMell "NIck" Nikolaus
Apr 14, 2019
LaMell “Nick” Nikolaus, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019. “Nick” was born to Clara McNeil and Henry Israel Nikolaus July 4, 1943 in Snowflake.
One of nine siblings, he is survived by twin brother, LaVar (Myrna), sisters, Colleen (Lynn) McMullin, Bonita (Larry) Philibert, his wife of over 49 years, Janet (Greenwood), son, Darin (Laurel), daughters, Kristina Fulcher, Monique (David) Morrison,...
Perry James Sanchez
Apr 12, 2019
Perry James Sanchez, July 16, 1949–April 12, 2019, slipped away quietly in the peace of slumber, Friday April 12, 2019 following complications from shoulder surgery the previous week.
It was so unexpected as he was looking forward to therapy and then being able to again ride his beloved chestnut-paint horse, Spirit. She has been waiting patiently for him to feel...
Bonnie Geradine Ratliff Fraker
Apr 12, 2019
Bonnie Geradine Ratliff Fraker, 93, passed away peacefully at home, April 12, 2019. She was born December 24, 1925 in Solomonville.
At the age of 15 she married Richard Burnett Fraker, when they eloped to Lordsberg, New Mexico on October 26, 1941. He was 19 and to hear them tell it, they had enough money for two hot dogs after...
Carol Ann Feezor
Apr 9, 2019
Carol Ann Feezor, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Roosevelt. She was born September 27, 1938 in Mesa, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth McDonald Feezor.
Carol was the youngest of 4 children, Gary, Donna Jean and Marilyn Elizabeth. When she was only 2 months old, her mother died from a ruptured colon. Elizabeth’s sister, Agness and her...
Candy Mae Knudson
Apr 8, 2019
Candy Mae Knudson, 38, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 in Concho. She was born December 19, 1980 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the daughter of Danny Joe Corbin and Peggy Lee Adams Corbin.
Candy was a supervisor with the Arizona Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities. She touched so many lives and hearts, both professionally and personally. Her smile,...
Arthur Lloyd Eagar
Apr 4, 2019
Arthur Lloyd Eagar, 76, of Eagar, passed away April 4, 2019 in Maricopa. He was born March 5, 1943 in Phoenix, the son of Arthur and Clarcia Eagar and little brother to Karen Eagar Young.
Art graduated from Round Valley High School Class of 1961. He received a scholarship to the University of Arizona where he attended his freshman year...
Roberta Lee Darnold
Mar 29, 2019
Roberta Lee Darnold, 90, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 in St. Johns at Hinkson Assisted Living. She was born July 15, 1928 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence Ernest Anderson and Georgia Evelyn Fields Anderson.
Roberta is survived by her son, Dusty Darnold, Albuquerque, New Mexico; daughter, Sandra Rogers, Nutrioso; brothers, Ronnie Anderson, Ralf Anderson, Jim Anderson, Bob...
Rudolph Loren Hale
Mar 27, 2019
Rudolph Loren Hale, 88, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Eagar. He was the second of five children born to Samuel Loren Hale and Ethel Norton Hale, on December 31, 1930.
Rudy grew up in the Eagar area until his early teens. The family then moved to Mesa due to his father’s health. He attended Alma School until his...
Betty Jo LeSueur
Mar 24, 2019
Betty Jo LeSueur, 90, passed away in her sleep, Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Chandler. She was born September 12, 1928 to Joseph Everett Coleman and Ethel Lund Coleman.
Betty was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed.
Betty is survived by her children, Alan LeSueur, Jolene (Eldon) Pond, Donna (Steve) Bennett,...
