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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

Erastas Kay "EK" Slade, 99, passed away, Friday, January 10, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born July 4, 1925. 

A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eagar Stake Center, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow the services at the Eagar Cemetery.

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...

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...

Steven Harley Matthews, Sr.

Steven Harley Matthews, Sr.

Dec 18, 2024

Steven Harley Matthews, Sr., 77, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Springerville, Arizona. He was born November 3, 1947 in Whittier, California, the son of William Bender and Zona Gale Melton.

Steven is survived by his wife, Kay Matthews, Springerville; sons, Steven H. Matthews, Jr., Kansas; David Matthews, Arizona; sister, Victoria Peck and 2 grandchildren.

 

 

Samuel "Samba" James Parker

Samuel "Samba" James Parker

Dec 17, 2024

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Samuel “Samba” James Parker on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was a devoted husband and loving father and had a passion for music; whose soul was filled with humor and smiles that touched the hearts of all who knew him.

He was born June 22, 1988 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of...

Kathleen Allison Estavillo

Kathleen Allison Estavillo

Dec 16, 2024

Kathleen Allison Estavillo, 72, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born April 14, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of George Washington Caudill and Mary Alice Dickinson.

Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved her brothers, David and Bruce. She loved helping people; that’s why she became a nurse. She lived life...

James Brian Folk

James Brian Folk

Dec 15, 2024

James Brian Folk, 64, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born May 5, 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Donald William Folk and Joan Margaret Alander.

James was a truck driver and served his country in the United States Army from 1975-1981.

James is survived by his daughter, Dusty Folk, St. Johns;...

Darrel Edwin Milligan

Darrel Edwin Milligan

Dec 13, 2024

Darrel Edwin Milligan, 60, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was one of a kind. The Lord decided he needed another angel on that date.

Darrel loved children and little dogs. His little Yorkie, a service dog, that was a natural born service dog, saved his life many times during recent years. When Darrel's blood sugars were too low, Willie...

Cecilia Ulibarri Pena

Cecilia Ulibarri Pena

Dec 10, 2024

Cecilia Ulibarri Pena, 90, has returned home to embrace her loving family early Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024 in Benson, Arizona. Family members were at her bedside as she took her last breath.

Cecilia was born August 28, 1934 in McNary, Arizona, daughter of Manuel Ortiz Pena and Benina Moreno Ulibarri. She was the youngest of the surviving children and third...

Lee Winters

Lee Winters

Dec 10, 2024

Lee Winters, 59, passed away, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born August 8, 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Albert Lee Winters and Thelma Marie Pattee.

Lee Winters was a devoted, loving, fun, selfless son, husband, father, uncle and grandfather. Lee was very dedicated to his family. He always prioritized family time over anything else....

Inez Aragon

Inez Aragon

Dec 8, 2024

Inez Aragon passed away, Sunday, December 8, 2024 at White Mountain Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. A remarkable woman, Inez was known for her strength, independence and a heart brimming with kindness. She deeply cherished her family, especially her daughter, Krissee and her grandchildren, Kamron, Kyron and Tairran Aragon, who were the light of her life.

During her career...

Ronald Kurt White

Ronald Kurt White

Dec 5, 2024

Ronald Kurt White, 86, of St. Johns, Arizona, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 in his home under hospice care and with caring members of his family attending him. Ron was born in a log cabin near Hooper, Colorado on November 13, 1938. Ron is the second son of Edith Coombs and Wesley Curtis White.

Ron proudly and honorably served in...

LaVor Nikolaus

LaVor Nikolaus

Nov 30, 2024

LaVor Nikolaus, 81, passed away, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home in Luna, New Mexico. He was born July 4, 1943 in Snowflake, Arizona, the son of Henry Isreal Nikolaus and Clara McNeil.

LaVor served his country in the United States Army from 1966-1970. He was a retail manager for Sears, retiring in 2010. He loved his family.

He is survived...

Glenn Russell Calvert

Glenn Russell Calvert

Nov 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenn R. Calvert, beloved husband, father and Papa, who passed away peacefully in his home in Eagar, Arizona with his wife by his side, Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Burbank, California on February 26, 1948 to Freeman Preston Calvert and Nellie...

George Kendall "Ken" Burns

George Kendall "Ken" Burns

Nov 22, 2024

George Kendall “Ken” Burns, 81, passed away, Friday, November 22, 2024 in Vernon, Arizona. He was born July 19, 1943 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the son of George Clifford Burns and Geneva Louise Cameron.

Kendall was very patriotic. He served 2 tours of duty in the Navy and was in the Air Guard. He was a very loving and devoted husband...

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