Obituaries

Gwendolyn Gould Caster

Gwendolyn Gould Caster

Mar 12, 2025

Gwendolyn Gould Caster, 81, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born December 17, 1943 in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of George Omar Gould and Edith Lee Jones.

Gwen was loved by many through her service and nurturing spirit. She was a caregiver for 18 years,...

Claudene Postert Mangum

Claudene Postert Mangum

Mar 10, 2025

Claudene Postert Mangum passed away peacefully, Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born June 25, 1946 in Kingman, Arizona, the daughter of Kent Pearce and Agnes Shreeve. Claudene was the 4th of 5 children.

As a child she moved around with her family, working ranches with her dad. This is where she learned her strong work ethic. When Claudene was 15...

Marcella Marie Barela Lerma

Marcella Marie Barela Lerma

Mar 3, 2025

Marcella Marie Barela Lerma, 85, passed away, Monday, March 3, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born March 14, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of Simon Martinez Barela and Nettie Candelaria.

Marcella was a very proud wife and mother. She was a loving person who enjoyed being together with family and friends and having good homemade food. She loved...

Thomas Kenney

Thomas Kenney

Feb 13, 2025

Thomas Kenney, 74, passed away, Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born March 18, 1950 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the son of Alfred James Kenney and Evelyn Bernice Carroll.

Tommy had a big heart; he loved his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He loved fishing, loved football, loved the New England...

Norma Burgess Coddington

Norma Burgess Coddington

Feb 7, 2025

Norma Burgess Coddington was born July 19, 1944 at the home of her Aunt Dell Merrill in Eagar, Arizona. Norma’s parents were Deral Burgess and Angeline Skousen Burgess, ranchers of Eagar and Alpine in Apache County, Arizona. She was named after her mother’s brother, Norman Skousen. Norma passed away, Friday, February 7, 2025 visiting relatives in Bakersfield, California.

Soon after birth...

Virginia Joyce Barrett Rogers

Virginia Joyce Barrett Rogers

Feb 3, 2025

Virginia Joyce Barrett Rogers, 100 years old, passed away, Monday, February 3, 2025 in Orem, Utah. She was born October 4, 1924 in Bountiful, Utah, the daughter of Edward Lewis Barrett and Jeannette Ostlund.

She was the youngest of 4 children. Her fondest memories were climbing the big hill from the center of town and sliding down with her brothers and...

Pauline Cynthia Peña

Pauline Cynthia Peña

Jan 30, 2025

Cynthia Peña, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully; leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity and unwavering strength. Born on October 5, 1950 to Ben Peña Chavez and Alice Saiz, Cynthia grew up on Water Street in St. Johns, Arizona where she spent her childhood surrounded by cousins and friends. She attended Holbrook High School before graduating...

Michael Dean Scheier

Michael Dean Scheier

Jan 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Michael Dean Scheier graduated this life on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born December 13, 1944 in Roswell, New Mexico, was raised in Grand Canyon and lived the last 42 years in Eagar, Arizona.

Michael was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He was...

Delbert Kim Penrod

Delbert Kim Penrod

Jan 20, 2025

Delbert Kim Penrod, resident of The White Mountains in Arizona, unexpectedly passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 66. Kim is survived by his wife, Shanna Penrod, sons, Rodney (Tahna) Penrod, Franklin, Tennessee; Brandon (Tina) Penrod, Vernon; Tyler Penrod, Mesa; daughter Destiny (Jake) Cates, Snowflake; brothers, Floyd Penrod, D. Rodney Penrod, Randel Penrod and sisters, Venla Hunt...

Ina Kristine Overson

Ina Kristine Overson

Jan 19, 2025

Our beautiful, kind, courageous, faithful, articulate, wise and beloved Ina passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Ina Kristine Overson was born on October 15, 1973 to Clayton Brent Overson and Flora Watson “Cookie” Overson. She spent her first few years in Mesa, Arizona but grew up in St. Johns, Arizona.

Ina grew up loving people, books, dance, fashion...

LaVerl Otis Connolly

LaVerl Otis Connolly

Jan 19, 2025

LaVerl Otis Connolly was born October 29, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to LaVere Otis Connolly and Wanda Buckley Connolly. As the only boy, he was deeply loved by his sisters, Cynthia, Mary and Sheree.

Otis lived a beautiful life, touching many through his diverse careers and hobbies. Throughout his lifetime, Otis pursued several professions, including serving as a dedicated...

William "Bill" Clive Wiltbank

William "Bill" Clive Wiltbank

Jan 12, 2025

William Clive Wiltbank, 85, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 peacefully with his children by his side at his home in Richville, Arizona; his family’s beloved ranch. He was born April 12, 1939 to H. Clive and Melba Richey Wiltbank in Eagar, Arizona.

Bill attended school in Round Valley and loved to play football. He had many acquaintances that became lifelong...

Erastus Kay "EK" Slade

Erastus Kay "EK" Slade

Jan 10, 2025

Erastus Kay Slade, 99, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born on the 4th of July 1925 to Maggie May Baird Slade and Erastus Snow Slade. He was the seventh of eight children. He grew up in Eagar with his three brothers and four sisters. He learned at an early age that it was always...

Michael Christopher Hall

Michael Christopher Hall

Jan 7, 2025

Michael Christopher Hall, 46, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born December 22, 1978 in Show Low, Arizona, the son of Wallace Lynn Wendel and Twila Goodman.

Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, sports, dirt bikes, swimming, cliff jumping, laughing and spending time with his family.

He was a proud member of IBEW Local Union 518. He...

Alice Jean Wilcox

Alice Jean Wilcox

Jan 1, 2025

Alice Jean Wilcox, 83, passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in Alpine, Arizona. She was born August 9, 1941 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Harvey Hodapp and Olive Vessey Adams.

Alice belonged to the Alpine Craft Club and Sit n’ Sew. She enjoyed birding, San Pedro River Maps Banding Project and was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed doll making,...

Sheila Dee Harrington

Sheila Dee Harrington

Dec 31, 2024

Sheila Dee Harrington, 86, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Springerville, Arizona. She was born September 21, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Windsor Wayne Metz and Pearl Evelyn Edmonds.

Sheila’s family was her entire life. She loved her kids and grandkids with everything she had and there was nothing she wouldn’t do for them. She sewed for 65...

Bette Ruth Estes McCall

Bette Ruth Estes McCall

Dec 30, 2024

Bette Ruth Estes McCall, 75, passed away, Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home in Eagar, Arizona. She was born August 19, 1949 in Springerville, Arizona, the daughter of John Elzy Estes and Effie Cleveland.

Bette was a loving mother and grandmother who always put everyone’s needs above her own. She was a woman who loved serving others and dedicated her...

Bobby Dean Seabaugh

Bobby Dean Seabaugh

Dec 25, 2024

Bobby Dean Seabaugh, 88, passed away, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born April 16, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of Horace Seabaugh and Mammie Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Luana “Lou” Seabaugh, son, Kevin (Diana) Seabaugh, brother, Thom Seabaugh, St. Louis, Missouri; sister, Alice Jean (Don) Bowman, Cape Girardeau, Missouri;...

Noah James Lucero

Noah James Lucero

Dec 21, 2024

Noah James Lucero, 46, passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2024 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born October 8, 1978 in Tuba City, Arizona, the son of Luis Adolph Lucero and Linda Mae Lupson.

Noah was a quiet person. He enjoyed watching boxing and football and cooking; he especially liked BBQ. He enjoyed cooking for family. His nieces loved his chicken...

Leonard Nyles Rogers

Leonard Nyles Rogers

Dec 20, 2024

Leonard “Ruffy” Nyles Rogers was born in Springerville, Arizona on January 29, 1949 to Leonard Nelo Rogers and Lela Jean Haws Rogers. He was the first born son of their little family that resided in Nutrioso, Arizona. He passed away, Friday, December 20, 2024 in Alpine, Arizona.

Ruffy joined the Navy and served his country in Vietnam in 1969. He spent...

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