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Raven Cerra

Raven Cerra

Jun 27, 2019

Raven Cerra, 49, passed away, Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her home in Concho. She was born October 13, 1969 in Riverside, California, the daughter of Earl Leon Braden and Elizabeth Mary Bendele Braden.

Raven was a loving wife and mother and was currently a student. She loved the outdoors, horseback riding, camping and fishing and raising and taking care...

Jo Ann Watkins

Jo Ann Watkins

Jun 26, 2019

Jo Ann Watkins, 80, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her home in Eagar, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 1, 1939 in Miami, Arizona the daughter of David Silas Rogers and Anna Gertrude Hughs Rogers.

Jo Ann was one of four children, Charles Rogers, Linda Siltila, deceased and James Rogers.

On October 8, 1956...

Darval Harris Nelson

Darval Harris Nelson

Jun 25, 2019

Darval Harris Nelson was born in Pima January 9, 1927, the son of Nathan Harris Nelson and LaVona Lines Nelson. His family moved to the Phoenix area, where he spent his growing up years. He passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Eagar.

As teens, Darval and his older brother Terry were given an old radio by their grandparents, which...

Evelyn Moore

Evelyn Moore

Jun 23, 2019

Evelyn Moore, 100 years old, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Funeral Services for Evelyn will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nutrioso Bible Church, Nutrioso. Intement will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Nutrioso Cemetery.

 

Michael Romolo Tafoya

Michael Romolo Tafoya

Jun 21, 2019

Michael Romolo Tafoya, 60, passed away in Show Low, Friday, June 21, 2019. Michael lived in St. Johns where he was born November 28, 1958.

Michael graduated from St. Johns High School in 1976 and went on to attend college at Phoenix Community College eventually transferring to Northern Arizona University to pursue a degree in engineering. During college Michael was...

Ruth Earlene Hoppe

Ruth Earlene Hoppe

Jun 19, 2019

Ruth Earlene Hoppe, 92, formerly of Nutrioso, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Powell, Tennessee. She was born July 2, 1926 in Picher, Oklahoma, the daughter of James and Opal Canada.

Ruth loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and God blessed her with a soft, kind soul of which she used to bless all those around her.

She...

Barbara Bodily Brown

Barbara Bodily Brown

Jun 11, 2019

Barbara Bodily Brown, 78, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born April 23, 1941 in Fairview, Idaho to Sylvan and Althea Bodily.

After high school Barbara attended Brigham Young University where she met the love of her life, Myrlan A. “Andy” Brown. Barbara was married to Andy in the Logan Temple on March 8, 1963....

Timothy Patrick Foley

Timothy Patrick Foley

May 28, 2019

Timothy Patrick Foley, 59, of St. Johns, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 peacefully in his sleep. Tim was born in Long Beach, California and moved to St. Johns approximately four years ago.

He loved the small town vibe and always felt at home in St. Johns. Whether he was with his good friends at his favorite places or cruising...

John Fredrick Wallace

John Fredrick Wallace

May 17, 2019

John Fredrick Wallace, of St. Johns, Arizona passed away in his home, Friday, May 17, 2019 with family members by his side. He was born January 9, 1937 in Las Vegas, Nevada to parents, Sidney Herbert Wallace and Eva Andrea Christensen Wallace. John was the third of seven children: Robert C. (deceased), Don Sidney, Eva Marie, Patricia Ann, William Dean...

Archie Slaton Watkins

Archie Slaton Watkins

May 16, 2019

Archie Slaton Watkins lost the battle with pancreatic cancer, Thursday, May 16, 2019 but won the victory through Jesus Christ and escaped the sting of death. Archie was born January 13, 1944, the fifth son to Elvis Lenwood “TEX” Watkins and Frances Margarite Hughes, in Borger, Texas.

He was named for two of his mother’s brothers and when he was...

Stanley Matthew Bieleski, Jr.

Stanley Matthew Bieleski, Jr.

May 16, 2019

Stanley Matthew Bieleski, Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Vernon. He was born June 29, 1944 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Stanley Matthew Bieleski, Sr. and Dorothy Howarth Bieleski.

Stan served his country in the United States National Guard for 30 years. He was a Sergeant 1st Class and helicopter mechanic to Allide Shop Foreman at...

Glen E Finnell

Glen E Finnell

May 5, 2019

Glen E. Finnell, 83, a resident of St. Johns, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Gilbert. He was born March 16, 1936 in Superior, Nebraska.

Glen was employed as a journeyman welder, retiring at the age of 60. He loved history and would talk for hours about different events in history. Glen also loved watching and reading anything related...

Elinor Tenney

Elinor Tenney

May 3, 2019

Elinor Tenney, age 89, passed away peacefully May 3, 2019 in St. George, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born March 10, 1930 in Phoenix, to Tom and Clara Caughlin.

Elinor grew up in Phoenix in a house that her father built near Encanto Park. She graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1948 before attending Arizona State Teachers...

Karen Lee Kuhrt

Karen Lee Kuhrt

May 3, 2019

Karen Lee Kuhrt, 76, of Eagar, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones Friday, May 3, 2019. Karen was born August 18, 1942 in Lake City, Iowa where she married her husband, Jack on June 12, 1960.

In 1962 she gave birth to their daughter, Jodie while Jack was stationed in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and while living...

Frances Louise Ketring

Frances Louise Ketring

Apr 27, 2019

Frances Louise Ketring, 80, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 in St. Johns. She was born July 31, 1938 in Lucas, Texas, the daughter of William Sinks and Mabel Bernice Goodson Sinks.

Fran will always be remembered by family and friends as a loving mother, sister, wife and grandmother. She was a wonderful person that is loved and missed and...

William Arlin Jaynes, Jr.

William Arlin Jaynes, Jr.

Apr 26, 2019

William Arlin Jaynes, Jr., 92, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at his home in Greer. He was born February 24, 1927 in Hinton, Oklahoma, the son of William Arlin Jaynes, Sr. and Unity Ann Wheeler Jaynes.

William served his country in the United States Army Air Corps/United States Air Force from 1946-1949 and was an Operating Engineer for Union...

Adeline Peña Barreras

Adeline Peña Barreras

Apr 26, 2019

Adeline Peña Barreras went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 26, 2019 with her family at her side. Adeline was born May 25, 1941 to Florian Peña and Tomasita Jaramillo Peña.

Adeline‘s greatest joy in life was her husband, Wilfred Barreras whom she was married to for 60 years, as well as her children and grandchildren. She was...

J Bowen Brown

J Bowen Brown

Apr 16, 2019

Joseph Bowen Brown, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Utah. 

A viewing will be held Monday, April 22, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Burnham Mortuary, with a graveside service following at 1:00 p.m. at the Eagar Cemetery. Interment will follow the graveside services.

 

Joyce Wiltbank Howells

Joyce Wiltbank Howells

Apr 16, 2019

Joyce Wiltbank Howells, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 22, 1938, the fifth child of William Ellis Wiltbank, Jr. and Mary Alta Wiltbank. As a child, Joyce loved to roller skate, jump rope and play jacks. As she grew she became a favorite aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was briefly married to Dave Davis, but the marriage...

LaMell "NIck" Nikolaus

LaMell "NIck" Nikolaus

Apr 14, 2019

LaMell “Nick” Nikolaus, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019. “Nick” was born to Clara McNeil and Henry Israel Nikolaus July 4, 1943 in Snowflake.

One of nine siblings, he is survived by twin brother, LaVar (Myrna), sisters, Colleen (Lynn) McMullin, Bonita (Larry) Philibert, his wife of over 49 years, Janet (Greenwood), son, Darin (Laurel), daughters, Kristina Fulcher, Monique (David) Morrison,...

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