Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Willie Davis Rayford
Aug 21, 2013
Willie Davis Rayford, age 88, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the Sierra Blanca Rehabilitation Center in Lakeside, Arizona. He was born in Summerland, Mississippi to Rev. David Rayford and his wife Willie Mae Jones Rayford. He attended high school in Mississippi and then joined the US Army where he served for 4 years. Willie moved to McNary, Arizona...
Louise Movine Guffey
Aug 16, 2013
Louise Movine Guffey, 89, of Snowflake, Arizona, passed away on 08-16-2013 at her home in Snowflake, Arizona. Visitation will be held at Owens Livingston Mortuary, Snowflake, Arizona on Friday, August 23-2013 between the hours of 6-8 PM.Funeral services will be held at Burton Baptist Church on Saturday, August 24th at 10:00 A.M. with reverend Matt Gaston officiating. Burial will follow...
Elsie Louise Burgess
Aug 14, 2013
Elsie Louise Burgess passed away at the age of 95 on August 14, 2013 in her home in Linden, Arizona. Her youngest daughter and husband were by her side with other family members close by. Louise was born on August 19, 1917 to Arthur Eldridge and Clara Belle Powell Templin in Converse, Indiana. She was their only child. They moved...
David Glen Weatherford
Aug 13, 2013
David Glen Weatherford was born September 6, 1950 to James & Tennie Weatherford. He and his mother moved to the White Mountains of Arizona, where David grew up and met his childhood sweetheart, Connie Boring. The two dated for several years and were eventually married on February 18, 1969 in the Mesa Arizona Temple, settling to live in the Snowflake/Taylor...
Robert Morris Koury
Aug 12, 2013
Robert Morris Koury, age 83, passed away Monday August 12, 2013 at Haven of Show Low (formerly Tall Pines). He was born on May 31, 1929 in Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona to Toffe Joseph Koury and Florence Rose Amin. Robert worked for the Arizona Department of Transportation in their Maintenance Department. Robert is survived by his children, Debora (Richard) Powers,...
Carolyn Marie Petrie
Aug 11, 2013
Carolyn Marie Petrie, affectionately known as Carol, died Sunday afternoon, August 11, 2013 at her home in Concho, Apache County, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She had just turned 72 years old the day before. Carol was born on August 10, 1941 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California to her parents, the late Carl and Helen (Lusinski) Lundgren. Carol lived much...
Barbara Jean Forconi
Aug 10, 2013
Barbara Jean Forconi died just as the sun was beginning to rise on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at her home in Pinetop, Navajo County, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She was just 2 days shy of her 75th birthday. Barbara was born on August 12, 1938 in Endicott, Broome County, New York to her parents, the late William Marshall and...
Lester James Williams
Aug 9, 2013
Lester James Williams age, 45, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 in Overgaard, Navajo County, Arizona. He was born on January 14, 1968 in Orange, Orange County, California to Lester Earl & Michelle (Brown) Williams. James was an avid fisherman and loved spending time outdoors. He was a kind hearted man and many will miss the acts of kindness that...
James Eliot Hunt
Aug 8, 2013
James Eliot Hunt, of Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona peacefully passed away on August 8, 2013 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low. He was 63. Jim was born to the late Velvon and Lorraine (Gray) Hunt on February 25, 1950 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served...
Carol Joyce Crawford
Aug 8, 2013
Carol Joyce Crawford, age 78 of Lakeside passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. Carol was born on August 6, 1935 in Price, Carbon County, Utah to Sam E. Vance & Bert Anderson. Carol was a great mother to her children David Crawford and Leslie Crawford and was a wonderful...
Evelyn Martha Christianson
Aug 6, 2013
Evelyn Martha Christianson, of Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday August 6, 2013 at her home in Holbrook. She was 94. Evelyn was born on March 25, 1919 in Englehart, Temiskaming County, Ontario, Canada to the late George and Louise (Gibson) Keith. Evelyn was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church for most...
Merrill Schauers
Aug 2, 2013
Dr. Merrill Schauers, died at age 71 on August 2nd at his loving home in Show Low, Arizona. He was born on June 3, 1942 in Culver City, California and enjoyed a wonderful life. He married the sweetheart of his dreams in 1962 and proceeded to raise the family that he loved so much. In 1972 he graduated from Nova...
Brandy Cywinski
Aug 2, 2013
In loving memory of Brandy Lewis Cywinski, who went to live with her Father in Heaven Friday, August 2, 2013. She was born January 31, 1975 in Show Low. Brandy lived her life always wanting to help others. She centered it around her husband, Steve, her two boys: Timothy & Dusty and her grandbaby, Jared, whom she adored. She enjoyed...
Dorine Johns Poe
Jul 29, 2013
Dorine Johns Poe died Monday, July 29, 2013 at St. Josephs Hospital in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona following a sudden illness. She was 80 years old. Dorine was born on November 20, 1932 in Virden, Hidalgo County, New Mexico to her parents, the late Floyd and Wanda (Brown) Johns. In her younger years, Dorine was an avid volleyball and softball...
Carl William Schultz
Jul 28, 2013
Carl William Schultz, 78 of 270 N. Clark Rd, Show Low, AZ passed away on July 28 2013 in Show Low, Arizona. He is survived by his wife Yvonne Albertsen; his children: William (Mary Beth) Schultz, Stephen (Frankie) Schultz, Vivian Sappford and Step-Children - Susan (Roger) Alves, Julie Polley, Erica Reinking, Jon Albertsen, Alex (Sunny) Albertsen. He is also survived...
Sheri Goodman Gay
Jul 27, 2013
Sheri Goodman Gay returned home July 27, 2013 in Overgaard, Arizona. She was born September 1, 1954 in Los Angeles, California to her parents, Jack L. and Violet (Parts) Goodman. Sheri was a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from UCLA in 1976. She loved to travel and went almost everywhere in the world. She was loved by all and will...
Donald Allen Kleifgen
Jul 24, 2013
Donald Allen Kleifgen, Sr. died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at home in Benson, Cochise County, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 70 years old. Donald was born on December 27, 1942 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota to his parents, the late Elmer Kleifgen and Mozelle (Johnson) Kleifgen. Donald worked as an electrician throughout his life and worked hard to...
Robert H. Midyett, Jr.
Jul 23, 2013
On July 23, 2013 Robert H. Midyett, Jr. finished his long journey home and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Bob, as he was known by man, died peacefully at his home in Show Low, Arizona with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ermie Mae (Mill) and...
Marian Fay DeWitt
Jul 22, 2013
Marian Fay Harris DeWitt, 77, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at her home in Holbrook, Arizona with loved ones at her side. Marian was born in Winslow, Arizona on January 23, 1936. She was the eldest child of Ralph Marion Harris and Helen Fay Randall Harris. When she was just a toddler, she and her parents moved to...
Sharon Keith
Jul 20, 2013
Sharon Keith passed away in the early morning of Saturday July 20, 2013 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. It was unexpected, however, she had grown ill over the last several years and now she can rest in peace. Sharon was 70 years old. Sharon was born on Sunday, June 20, 1943 in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona to...
