Evelyn Moore
Jun 23, 2019
Evelyn Moore, 100 years old, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.
Funeral Services for Evelyn will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nutrioso Bible Church, Nutrioso. Intement will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Nutrioso Cemetery.
Michael Romolo Tafoya
Jun 21, 2019
Michael Romolo Tafoya, 60, passed away in Show Low, Friday, June 21, 2019. Michael lived in St. Johns where he was born November 28, 1958.
Michael graduated from St. Johns High School in 1976 and went on to attend college at Phoenix Community College eventually transferring to Northern Arizona University to pursue a degree in engineering. During college Michael was...
Ruth Earlene Hoppe
Jun 19, 2019
Ruth Earlene Hoppe, 92, formerly of Nutrioso, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Powell, Tennessee. She was born July 2, 1926 in Picher, Oklahoma, the daughter of James and Opal Canada.
Ruth loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and God blessed her with a soft, kind soul of which she used to bless all those around her.
She...
Barbara Bodily Brown
Jun 11, 2019
Barbara Bodily Brown, 78, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born April 23, 1941 in Fairview, Idaho to Sylvan and Althea Bodily.
After high school Barbara attended Brigham Young University where she met the love of her life, Myrlan A. “Andy” Brown. Barbara was married to Andy in the Logan Temple on March 8, 1963....
Timothy Patrick Foley
May 28, 2019
Timothy Patrick Foley, 59, of St. Johns, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 peacefully in his sleep. Tim was born in Long Beach, California and moved to St. Johns approximately four years ago.
He loved the small town vibe and always felt at home in St. Johns. Whether he was with his good friends at his favorite places or cruising...
John Fredrick Wallace
May 17, 2019
John Fredrick Wallace, of St. Johns, Arizona passed away in his home, Friday, May 17, 2019 with family members by his side. He was born January 9, 1937 in Las Vegas, Nevada to parents, Sidney Herbert Wallace and Eva Andrea Christensen Wallace. John was the third of seven children: Robert C. (deceased), Don Sidney, Eva Marie, Patricia Ann, William Dean...
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...


