Frances Marcille "Marty" Schaffner
Nov 1, 2016
Frances Marcille “Marty” Schaffner, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in St. Johns. She was born February 15, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of George Lee Rennick and Bessie Louise Colley Rennick. “Marty” was known to be a funny and sweet friend. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have met her. She was...
Devon Richard Dushane
Oct 23, 2016
Devon Richard Dushane, age 16, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Mesa. He was born August 23, 2000 in Show Low. Devon was a former high school student at Round Valley High School. His life was short but his impact was not. Having a huge heart and always making people smile, he found a way to help others all...
Kenneth Marlin Foster
Oct 19, 2016
Kenneth Marlin Foster, 78, of Eagar passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born in Okolona, Mississippi to Charles and Maudie Foster on July 14, 1938. He was a veteran and served in the Marines from 1956-1958. He then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in...
Lola L. Norton
Oct 12, 2016
Lola L. Norton, 83, passed away, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in St. Johns. She was born March 4, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of John Chester Hall and Dellma Billie Frazier Hall. Lola was a store manager for 20 years. She is survived by her sons, George M. Hanna, Vernal, Utah; Jerry B. Hanna, Surprise; John A. Hanna, St....
Vance "Jack" Timothy Wiltbank
Oct 12, 2016
Vance “Jack” Timothy Wiltbank, 58, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Chavez Ranch. He was born July 11, 1958 in St. Johns, the son of Norman Hal Wiltbank, Sr. and Roberta Eagar Wiltbank. “Jack” was a truck driver and a ranch hand. He was very kind to all he knew, had a great smile and loved his nephews and...
Dewey Huburt "Bert" Farr
Oct 7, 2016
Dewey Huburt "Bert" Farr, 94, died Friday, October 7, 2016 in St. Johns peacefully, with his family by his side. He was born August 15, 1922 in St. Johns the second child of Dewey and Esther Brown Farr. Bert was a successful businessman and built his Farr Insurance business into one of most successful in the southwest. He loved his...
Melvin Fay DeSpain
Sep 26, 2016
Melvin DeSpain passed away, Monday, September 26, 2016 in Pocatello, Idaho. He had previously lived for about 50 years in St. Johns. Melvin was born in Joseph City to David and Rozalia Gillespie DeSpain. He was the 9th of 10 children and attended school there and in Holbrook and joined the Navy in June of 1944; serving at Pearl Harbor...
Dale Sherman Davis
Sep 26, 2016
Dale Sherman Davis, 83, a lifelong resident of St. Johns passed away Monday, September 26, 2016. Dale was born December 9, 1932 in St. Johns, the son of Mark Seymour Davis and Lucy Ellen Burk Davis. Dale married Ruth Aul Davis on July 1, 1953 in the Mesa Arizona Temple and together they raised their family in St. Johns. Dale’s...
Samuel B. Padilla, Jr.
Sep 25, 2016
Samuel B. Padilla, Jr., 49, of Kingman, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 in St. Johns. He was born October 18, 1966 in Springerville, the son of Samuel B. Padilla, Sr. and Amadita Barreras Padilla. Samuel was a generous person that was always there to help anyone in need. He loved to wheel and deal and he always got the...
Bridget Susan Day Rushing
Sep 22, 2016
Bridget S. Rushing, 53, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Springerville. She was born February 7, 1963 in Springerville, the daughter of Francis Willard Day, Sr. and Gloria Yvonne Anderson Day. Bridget was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to sew, paint and do crafts. She loved to bake and loved spending time with her family. Bridget...
Alfonso Wilfred Nuanez, Sr.
Sep 17, 2016
Alfonso Wilfred Nuanez, Sr. 81, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Phoenix. He was born August 2, 1935 in St. Johns, the son of Frank and Pauline Nuanez. Alfonso was a sanitation officer for the city of Phoenix, retiring in 1977. Our daddy was a great storyteller, loved music, fishing, camping, hunting and cowboy movies. Our daddy also loved...
Evelyn Ruth Geisler
Sep 15, 2016
Evelyn Ruth Geisler, 80, passed away, Thursday, September 15, 2016 in Springerville. She was born June 5, 1936 in Winslow, the daughter of Ralph Butler and Olive Love MacLean. Evelyn was a bookkeeper for Geisler Skidding Contractors. She loved her family and friends and never met a stranger. She loved to get together for holidays and cookouts and enjoyed making...
Gerald Harlan Johnson, Jr.
Sep 9, 2016
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of a hero, our “Lanny”, Dad and Grandpa. Gerald H. “Lanny” Johnson, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in Eagar, Friday, September 9, 2016 at the age of 69. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois April 13, 1947. In 1956 his family relocated to Tucson where he met and grew up with...
Jerry Lee Nelson
Sep 5, 2016
Jerry Lee Nelson, 68, a resident of Eagar, passed away at his home, Monday, September 5, 2016. He was born February 2, 1948 in Springerville to Leo and Editha Nelson. Jerry dedicated four years of his life to the U.S. Army during the years 1968-1972. After his service, his occupations included truck driving and heavy equipment operator for the company...
Raymond Lee "Rey" Nez
Sep 2, 2016
Raymond Lee “Rey” Nez, 57, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 in Mesa. He was born September 24, 1958 in Cortez, Colorado, the son of Dan Nez, Sr. and Elouise Bylilly. “Rey” was a certified pipefitter for Union Local #412, retiring in 2016. He was an accomplished artist and recognized for volunteering with the little league for 28 years. “Rey”...
Donna J. "Tucka" Sherwood
Aug 30, 2016
Donna J. “Tucka” Sherwood, 61, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, after a brave battle with cancer, at her home with her daughter Angie and some of her closest friends with her. She was born September 28, 1954 in McNary, the daughter of Quentin Lamar and Myrna Louise Wiltbank Sherwood. “Tucka” to those who knew her well, was an Administrative...
Susan Carol Williams
Aug 28, 2016
Susan Carol Williams, 46, passed away, Sunday, August 28, 2016 at her home in Eagar. She was born May 20, 1970 in Huntsville, Alabama, the daughter of Richard Alexander Williams and Brenda Katherine Hager Williams. Susie had a very special sweet soul. She was kind and generous and always willing to help someone in need. She was an inspiration to...
Ventura Saiz Cabrera Mata
Aug 24, 2016
Ventura Saiz Cabrera Mata, 81, of Springerville passed away, Wednesady, August 24, 2016 in Show Low. She was born September 22, 1934 in Aragon, New Mexico the daughter of Pedro "Pete" Cabrera and Onofra "Onie" Saiz. Ventura is survived by her sons, Lorenzo (Meredith) Mata, Sierra Vista; Paul (Melinda) Mata, Henderson, Nevada; Victor (Missie) Mata, Taylor; Adrian (Robin) Mata, Globe;...
Timothy Zane Shreeve
Aug 20, 2016
Timothy Zane Shreeve, 54, died Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Show Low. He was born November 8, 1961 in Mesa. Tim started at a young age working with his uncle as a civil engineer for more than 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, boating and shooting. He loved animals, especially his dogs and was a longtime supporter and organizer of the...
Rhoana Fish Crowther
Aug 17, 2016
Rhoana Fish Crowther, born October 3, 1916, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, just 44 days shy of her 100th birthday. Rhoana and her late husband, Cliff, moved to Holbrook on her 24th birthday in 1940 with three small boys. They would eventually have four more boys and one girl. They raised their family and worked in Holbrook for 62...
