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Hugh Allen Merrill

Hugh Allen Merrill

Sep 14, 2019

Hugh Allen Merrill passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Phoenix at the age of 74, after a long battle with frontal temporal lobe dementia.

Hugh is survived by his wife, Diane, daughters, Charlotte Merrill (Priscilla); Kimberly Merrill; Sandy (Kelly) Boyce; son, Henry (Baby) Merrill; grandchildren, Olivia, Jagger, Mia, Nick, Kassandra, Katherine, Andrew, Grace, Leona, Sarah;...

Mary Baca Smith

Mary Baca Smith

Sep 14, 2019

Mary Baca Smith, 88, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her home in Eagar. She was born April 19, 1931 in Springerville, the daughter of Pedro C. Baca and Martina Chavez Baca.

Mary will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and serving her church and church family.

Mary is...

Dean Edward Sloan

Dean Edward Sloan

Sep 13, 2019

Dean Edward Sloan passed away peacefully at home in Mesa, Friday morning, September 13, 2019. He was born February 17, 1930 in Williamston, Michigan and raised on the farm. Dean served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and later graduated from the University of Arizona in civil engineering. He made a career with the...

Darice Collette Campbell

Darice Collette Campbell

Sep 12, 2019

Darice Collette Campbell, 52, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at her home in Eagar. She was born July 11, 1967 in Mountain View, California, the daughter of Donald Burton Campbell and Jimmie Lou Fueston Campbell.

Darice was a very kind and giving person that loved life and will always be forever young.

She is survived by her husband, Dean...

Joseph William Paglia

Joseph William Paglia

Aug 28, 2019

Joseph William Paglia, 70, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Nutrioso. He was born October 15, 1948 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the son of Nando and Virginia Paglia.

Joseph served his country in the United States Navy from 1969-1973 and was a caretaker for 25 years.

He is survived by his son, David Paglia, Loveland, Colorado and 3 grandchildren.

Robert "Bobby" Mark Palmer

Robert "Bobby" Mark Palmer

Aug 27, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Mark Palmer, 55, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Red Hill, New Mexico. He was born July 21, 1964 in Springerville, the son of Robert Dale Palmer and Linda Kay Browning Palmer.

Robert was an avid hunter of anything from prairie dogs to elk. He was always excited to help anyone at any time with any hunt....

Charles Barber Tillotson

Charles Barber Tillotson

Aug 23, 2019

Charles Barber Tillotson, 76, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 in Pie Town, New Mexico. He was born March 26, 1943 in Dighton, Kansas, the son of John Tillotson and Mary Elizabeth Barber Tillotson.

Charles was a rancher and truck driver and had a yard service business. He was a kind person and would do anything for anyone and had...

Donald Melvin Davis

Donald Melvin Davis

Aug 14, 2019

Donald Melvin Davis, 71, a man of great faith and a life well-lived, abruptly left this world following a major aneurysm at 12:27 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Though his friends and family wish for just a little more time, it is agreed that his work here was done.

Don was born October 21, 1947, in Tempe to James...

John Fredrick Ayotte

John Fredrick Ayotte

Aug 13, 2019

John Fredrick Ayotte, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Vernon. He was born February 1, 1930 in Cohoes, New York, the son of John Fredrick Ayotte and Evelina Adeline Venne Ayotte.

John served his country in the United States Army from 1952-1954 and was a crusher operator for Superior Miner retiring in 1995. After retirement, John enjoyed working...

Jason Matthew Silverhorn

Jason Matthew Silverhorn

Aug 10, 2019

Jason Matthew Silverhorn, 39, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born January 23, 1980 in Provo, Utah, the son of Marcus G. Silverhorn and Linda Lee Prentice.

Jason was a loving son, father, brother and uncle. He loved fishing, hiking and being outdoors. Jason served his county in the United States Navy Search & Rescue beginning in 1999...

Mary Staats Port

Mary Staats Port

Aug 10, 2019

Mary Staats Port was born May 22, 1924. She went to be with the Lord and her fur babies on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Mary was raised in Pasadena, California where she attended Waverly School through 12th grade and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Occidental College in 1945. Mary had a brief career in accounting.

Mary’s love of...

Diane Lee Titterington

Diane Lee Titterington

Aug 6, 2019

Diane Lee Titterington, 63, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Eagar. She was born March 14, 1956 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Edwin Titterington and Louise Clara Knox Titterington.

Diane is survived by her sons, David Putman, Eagar; Thomas Putman, Arkansas; brothers, Michael Titterington, Phoenix; Daniel Titterington, Payson; and sister, Karen Rogers, Springerville.

Jacquie Mae Scott

Jacquie Mae Scott

Aug 5, 2019

Jacquie Mae Scott, 80, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 in Eagar. She was born June 26, 1939 in Forester, Arkansas, the daughter of Mack Gaston and Monnette Fergusen Gaston.

Jacquie is survived by her husband, Millard Scott, Eagar; daughters, Becky, Henderson, Nevada; Kristi, Chandler; Karen, Eagar; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her...

James "Jim" Greer Crosby

James "Jim" Greer Crosby

Jul 19, 2019

James “Jim” Greer Crosby, 83, a resident of Stratford, Texas and St. Johns, Arizona passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 in Mississippi. He was born March 12, 1936 in Greer, the son of George Ellis Crosby and Florence Greer Crosby.

Jim served his country in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He was a businessman and a rancher.

He is...

B Elaine Rogers

B Elaine Rogers

Jul 17, 2019

B. Elaine Rogers, 74, of Springerville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 after a long battle with dementia. Elaine was born in Silver City, New Mexico, to Laura and Mitt Whittemore.

Elaine was the postmaster in Alpine for many years, where she was respected by all in the community. When she retired she moved to her ranch east of...

Betty Jean Ziegler Burk

Betty Jean Ziegler Burk

Jul 17, 2019

Betty Jean Ziegler Burk, 89, passed away peacefully in her home, with her husband at her side, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

On January 19, 1930, Betty was born in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa to Wayne and Irene Ziegler. She was the first born to Wayne and Irene. The family would eventually grow to 17 children. She grew up helping...

Kenton Paul DeBrine

Kenton Paul DeBrine

Jul 12, 2019

Kenton Paul DeBrine, 61, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born June 30, 1958 in Hobbs, New Mexico, the son of Bruce Emerson DeBrine and Georgie Mae Fuentes DeBrine.

Kenton is survived by his wife, Pamela DeBrine and children, Jasen (Tristin) DeBrine, Amber (Justin) Deines, Jarod (Jamie) DeBrine, Lecia DeBrine, Sam (Mary) DeBrine and...

Peter Marshall Pegnam

Peter Marshall Pegnam

Jul 4, 2019

Peter Marshall Pegnam, 75, of Greer, died peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2019, at his home. He was born April 4, 1944 in South County Hospital, Wakefield, Rhode Island to Robert and Marjorie (Lane) Pegnam.

Peter grew up in a government housing project near Quonset Naval Air Station in Wickford, RI. He had a wonderful childhood. In his teen years, he...

Adell Calloway

Adell Calloway

Jul 2, 2019

Adell Calloway, 87, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Springerville. She was born October 12, 1931 in Eagar, the daughter of Mark Albert Haws and Mabel Lund Haws.

A viewing will be held Friday, July 5, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burnham Mortuary. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Geisler-Crossline Ranch,...

Daniel Torres

Daniel Torres

Jun 28, 2019

Daniel “Danny” Torres, 35, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born September 19, 1983 in El Paso, Texas.

Danny graduated from Round Valley High School class of 2002. He loved Round Valley and called it home. Danny had a huge heart and was always there at a moment’s notice if you ever needed help, no matter the time...

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