John Kendall Hansen
Jun 1, 2018
John Kendall Hansen, 82 of St. Johns, passed away Friday June 1, 2018. Kendall was born on September 15, 1935 to John Harvey and Pauline Peterson Hansen in Joseph City and was the third of six children. Kendall attended Holbrook High School where he was a star athlete in track and field and basketball. At age 19 he served a...
W Neal Eagar
May 24, 2018
W. Neal Eagar, 83, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Gilbert. He was born August 18, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Walter Argent Eagar and Susie Eulalia South Eagar. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alta Mesa Chapel, 5350 East McLellan, Mesa,...
Lola Fay Hensley McCall Claycomb
May 18, 2018
Lola Fay Hensely McCall Claycomb, 86, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at her home in Eagar. She was born May 24, 1931 in Ballinger, Texas the daughter of Charles Buck Hensley, Sr. and Leola Jones Hensley. Fay worked many jobs from picking cotton to managing the Round Valley schools cafeteria for many years. She also managed the hospital patient...
Neal Harris Phelps, II
May 14, 2018
Neal Harris Phelps, II, 88, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 in Tempe. He was born June 20, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Neal Harris Phelps, Sr. and Esther Harriett Carr Phelps. Neal served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952-1977. He was an electrical engineer, loved motorcycles and was an avid tennis player;...
Mary Ann Gibbons
May 12, 2018
Seven short months ago our father left this world to prepare a mansion for his sweetheart, Mary Ann. On Saturday, May 12, 2018, his preparations were completed and he brought her home. Our mother, Mary Ann Pine Gibbons, was born November 13, 1935 in Independence, Missouri to Chester Earl Pine and Bertha Marguerite Nebgen Pine. She was the second child...
Manuel "Pee Wee" Ray Jaramillo
May 8, 2018
Manuel “Pee Wee” Ray Jaramillo, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his home in Springerville. He was born March 4, 1934 in Springerville, the son of Manuel Serna Jaramillo and Rose Silva Jaramillo. “Pee Wee” was a life-long resident of Springerville. He was an avid outdoorsman. Many knew him as “chili maker” as he always made the best...
James "Jim" E Muth
May 8, 2018
James E. “Jim” Muth, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his home in Springerville. He was born January 2, 1943 in Fairmont, Minnesota, the son of Walter Henry Muth and Esther Will Muth. Jim was a dedicated husband and father. He also believed in service to the community; serving his country in the United States Army from 1964-1965...
Arthur Herbert Shupe
May 7, 2018
Arthur Herbert Shupe, 85, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at his home in Eagar. He was born March 27, 1933 in Colonial Juarez, Mexico, the son of Walter Shupe and Genieve Marie Huish Shupe. Art served his country in the United States Army from 1956-1958 and was a copper miner for 25 years, retiring in 1983. He loved the...
Fred L Bruner, III
May 5, 2018
Fred L. Bruner, III, 68, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born August 30, 1949 in Phoenix, the son of Fred L. Bruner, Jr. and Marjorie Taylor Bruner. Fred spent most of his childhood in Bisbee. He earned the honor of Eagle Scout and played football and track before graduating from Bisbee High School in 1967. He spent...
David Keith Loftus McMillan
May 3, 2018
David Keith Loftus McMillan, 87, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Show Low. He was born September 29, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois. Dave served his country in the United State Air Force and Naval Reserve and worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 35 years. He collected model trains and volunteered his time after retirement at Summit Regional Healthcare, church...
Jacob "Buddy" Chavez
Apr 29, 2018
Jacob “Buddy” Chavez was born July 6, 1937 to Mariano and Minnie Chavez. He passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by: Mary, Jacob, Aida, Armando, Paula and daughter, Nicole. grandchildren: Solomon, Gabe, Jacob and Robert, great grandchildren, Ryan, Remi, Max, Aiden, Brody, Rosie, Ava, Deacon and Cooper. Jacob “Buddy” Chavez considered...
Charles T McCarty
Apr 27, 2018
Charles T. McCarty was born February 4, 1940 in Silver City, New Mexico to Owen and Dona McCarty and grew up as a third-generation cattle rancher in Reserve, New Mexico. In the summer of 1960, Charlie married his high school sweetheart, Thelma Brown of Clovis. They made their home in a small cabin on the Tularosa River, where they lived...
Lewis "Gene" Eugene Walker
Apr 25, 2018
Lewis Eugene Walker, 84, passed away, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Eagar. He was born November 25, 1933 in Booneville, Arkansas, the son of Earl Mathis Walker and Minnie Mildred Hopper Walker. Lewis was known by “Gene” by most and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a truck driver for various companies, retiring in 2008....
Dionisio "Niche" Roberto Jaramillo, Jr.
Apr 23, 2018
Dionisio "Niche" Roberto Jaramillo Jr., 54, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 in Glendale. He was born June 26, 1963 in Springerville, to Dionisio "Niche" Roberto Jaramillo, Sr. and Gladys Sample Jaramillo. “Niche” grew up in St. Johns. He was the oldest child of six. He moved to Globe where he worked for 15 years in the mines for Asarco...
Jimmie Randell Johnson
Apr 20, 2018
Jimmie Randell Johnson, 70, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 20, 2018 in Nutrioso. He was the husband of Mary Johnson and they shared 30 years of marriage together. Born in Boaz, Alabama, he was the son of Shelton and Lois Johnson. He began his walk of faith as a Christian as a young boy. After high school...
Tammi Anne Pens
Apr 16, 2018
Tammi Anne Pens, 57, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, April 16, 2018, two days after her birthday. She was born April 14, 1961 in Phoenix, the daughter of Herbert E. Pens and Helen Mae Cook Pens. Tammi was affectionately known as the mayor of Witchwells. She was the best arrowhead hunter and loved to be outdoors. She was...
Helen Peña Chavez
Apr 10, 2018
Helen Peña Chavez, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Springerville. She was born December 2, 1933 in Springerville, the daughter of Joe and Lola Peña. Helen lived in Springerville her whole life. She graduated from Round Valley High School as Salutatorian and received a scholarship to Northern Arizona University. After graduation, Helen went to work at the state...
Gloria Faye Good
Apr 9, 2018
Beloved Mother, Gloria Faye Good, 76, passed away peacefully in her home in Safford, Monday, April 9, 2018. Gloria was born to Joseph Wesley Meadows and Frances Faye Price Meadows in Douglas on July 16, 1941. Gloria married Alva Jake Good on September 21, 1967. They were sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple on September 13, 1975. Jake and Gloria...
Shane Allen Nelson
Mar 25, 2018
Shane Allen Nelson, 29, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home in Eagar. He was born August 27, 1988 in Springerville, the son on LaDee Bigelow and Barry Nelson. Shane was known for his kind, loving nature. He never met a stranger and could draw even the shyest person into a conversation. Shane was multi-talented and could fix...
Clyde Wayne Taylor
Mar 15, 2018
Clyde Wayne Taylor, 71, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Phoenix. He was born May 16, 1946 in Gallina, New Mexico, the son of Clyde Taylor and Melvida Mattie Moody Taylor. Wayne made a living as a truck driver; he loved to drive and was a hard-working man. He loved his family; especially his grandkids and he loved the...
