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Carl Andrew Whiting

Carl Andrew Whiting

Sep 27, 2021

Carl Andrew Whiting, 71, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in Springerville. He was born May 10, 1950 in Springerville, the son of Elmer Wood Whiting and Rosalind Rothlisberger.

Carl lived in Eagar his whole life and attended Round Valley Schools. In high school he participated in and excelled in sports; football, basketball, wrestling and track. He still holds the...

Marilyn Elizabeth Davis

Marilyn Elizabeth Davis

Sep 23, 2021

Marilyn Elizabeth Davis, 85, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Eagar. She was born December 11, 1935 in Mesa, the daughter of Marion B. Lund and Agnes MacDonald.

Marilyn is survived by her son, Scot Hale, Alpine; daughters, Karley Young, Gooding, Idaho; Christie Phillips, Prescott; Slylvia Hooper, Farmington, New Mexico; Elizabeth Walker, Eagar; Donna Stock, Show Low; 16 grandchildren...

Jason Thomas Cribbs

Jason Thomas Cribbs

Sep 21, 2021

Jason Thomas Cribbs, 50, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Springerville. He was born March 4, 1971 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. His parents are Eldon Cribbs and Judith Hendricks.

Jason was proud of his loving children and grandchildren. He was a carpenter, home builder and enjoyed teaching the grandchildren to swim, how to rebuild furniture and...

Richard Daniel Tapia

Richard Daniel Tapia

Sep 21, 2021

Richard Daniel Tapia was born November 13, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. The son of Manuel Tapia and Helen Saiz, he was one of twelve siblings.

He was a loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Ricky, as most people called him, was a caring and giving person. If he saw anyone in need, he would give them his last dime.

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Mollie Floyce Sloan

Mollie Floyce Sloan

Sep 13, 2021

Mollie Floyce Sloan, 87, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 in Mesa. She was born April 28, 1934 in Eagar, the daughter of William Emer Ashcroft and Eva Willamina Hall.

Floyce was known for her wit, humor, friendship and service. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in education from Arizona State University in 1956 and a Master’s degree in counseling...

Jack Vinson Gibbons

Jack Vinson Gibbons

Sep 12, 2021

On September 12, 2021 at age 96, Jack Vinson Gibbons, Sr. passed from this life to a joyful reunion with Della Davis Gibbons to whom he was wed for more than seventy years. He leaves behind a legacy of faith and of service, with the connections he nurtured in this life remaining unchanged in the next.

Born in Flagstaff, Arizona,...

John Morgan Hunt

John Morgan Hunt

Sep 10, 2021

John Morgan Hunt was born September 21, 1959 and passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. His death was unexpected. A family member checked on him at home and found him deceased.

When John was a young child his Father gave him a wrench, nuts, bolts and washers that would keep him busy for hours. When he finished St. Johns...

Nedra Fern LeSueur

Nedra Fern LeSueur

Sep 10, 2021

Nedra Fern Brown LeSueur, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who love her, Friday, September 10, 2021 in Mesa. She was born March 4, 1935 in Eagar, the daughter of Ether Barney Brown and Elva Marie Lorntzen.

Nedra loved her family and was a great friend to everyone. She loved her Savior and was an active member of The...

Rafael "Ralph" Villanueva Salce, Jr.

Rafael "Ralph" Villanueva Salce, Jr.

Sep 10, 2021

Rafael Villanueva Salce, Jr., 76, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home in Springerville. He was born November 13, 1944 in Santa Rita, New Mexico the son of Rafael G. Salce, Sr. and Francisca Villanueva.

Ralph and Mary have been married for 56 years. He spent most of his career as an electrical lineman and served in the...

Harvey Jay Ballantyne Platt

Harvey Jay Ballantyne Platt

Sep 3, 2021

Harvey Jay Platt was truly a giant amongst men (though he never quite reached 5’9’’).  Born in Phoenix, to Harvey and Merle Platt on December 29, 1950, Jay spent most of his life in St. Johns, Arizona.

Involved in the family ranching business from the time he was a young boy, Jay and his younger siblings, Valerie, Richard and Marc...

Patrick Henry Leyba

Patrick Henry Leyba

Aug 29, 2021

Patrick Henry Leyba, 44, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Phoenix. He was born July 17, 1977 in Show Low, the son of Louis B. Leyba and Andreita Sandra Romero.

Patrick was a fire fighter and a heavy equipment operator.

Patrick is survived by his daughters, Kaylee Leyba, Celina Leyba, Elyse Leyba, mother, Andreita Sandra Leyba, sisters, Rendy Leyba,...

Cary Lynn Price

Cary Lynn Price

Aug 27, 2021

Cary Lynn Price, 68, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 in Springerville. She was born December 16, 1952 in Ringgold, Georgia, the daughter of Frank William Samples and Phyllis Jean Smith.

 

Nick Baca

Nick Baca

Aug 26, 2021

Nicolas “Nick” German Baca, 91, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Snowflake at the Beehive Home. He was born August 24, 1930 in Magdalena, New Mexico, the son of Eliseo Baca and Margaret Leyba Baca.

Nick loved his family and very much enjoyed people. Ranching was his livelihood and his passion.

Nick is survived by his son, Gene A....

John Joseph Daigle

John Joseph Daigle

Aug 25, 2021

John Joseph Daigle, 57, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Concho, Arizona. He was born June 22, 1964 in West Haven, Connecticut.

John owned and operated a graphic design store for over 25 years, retiring due to failing health. He loved to travel! He rode from state to state in his RV with his trusted companion, Beethoven. John will...

Loretta Beatrice Hyatt Palmatier

Loretta Beatrice Hyatt Palmatier

Aug 23, 2021

Loretta Beatrice Palmatier, 59, of St. Johns, was called home, Monday, August 23, 2021. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Hyatt. 

Surviving are her husband, Bryan Palmatier, 5 children, Amanda (Cp) Duren, James (Deana) Hyatt, Bryan, Jr. (Tabitha) Palmatier, Beth (Jason) Reinhard, Ian Palmatier, 9 grandchildren: Elijah, Anthony, Sandi, RJ, Jayden, Hayden, Isabela, Caleb, Carson,...

Gayle DeAnn Smith Condie

Gayle DeAnn Smith Condie

Aug 21, 2021

Gayle DeAnn Smith Condie, passed away, Saturday, August 21, 2021, while on hospice at the Beehive House in Eagar. She was born to Wendell Hyrum Smith and Wavel Keller Smith on August 29, 1944 in San Francisco, California. 

Gayle is survived by her husband, William Kay Condie, sons, Gene William (Heather Partridge) Condie, Clint Wendell (Stacy Krumel) Condie, 3...

Arthur Cisco

Arthur Cisco

Aug 20, 2021

Arthur Cisco, 57, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 in Show Low. He was born July 19, 1964 in Ft. Defiance, the son of Danny Cisco and Sarah Billy John.

Arthur lived his younger years on the Navajo reservation. He later came to Eagar and worked for Stone Container, Reidhead Brothers Lumber Mill and at present, Nutrioso Custom Homes and...

Cameran Bailey Harris

Cameran Bailey Harris

Aug 18, 2021

Cameran Bailey Harris, 29, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born June 25, 1992 in Show Low, the son of Barry G. Harris and Shaelynn Reidhead.

Cameran enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, dirt biking and working in the log woods.

He is survived by his parents, Barry and Shaelynn Harris, girlfriend, Katie Owens, sister, Rebekah Harris and grandma, Kathy...

Barbara Jean Kinman

Barbara Jean Kinman

Aug 15, 2021

Barbara Jean Kinman, 75, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home in Springerville. She was born October 16, 1945 in Phoenix, the daughter of Bert Collins Criswell and Arma Doreen Allen.

Barbara grew up in Phoenix with a love for horses. She was involved in the Black Canyon Saddle Club, gymkhana and rodeos.

She left the valley in...

Katrina Catherine Cowen Smith

Katrina Catherine Cowen Smith

Aug 15, 2021

Katrina Catherine Cowen Smith, 49, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home in Greer. She was born March 6, 1972 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the daughter of Hollis Joseph Cowen, Jr. and Sonya Amelia White.

Katrina was a life-long member of the Willie Nelson family and a world traveler, having traveled to 27 countries. She was an event planner...

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