Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ

Nov 24, 2021

David Thomas Potts, known to all as "Dave," died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 83 years old. Dave was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1937, in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan to his parents, the late Thomas Edwin and Nellie Mae (Hayter) Potts.

He moved to Arizona 40 years...

Nov 23, 2021

Esther Joiser died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her home in Concho, Arizona from complications of pancreatic cancer. She was 84 years old. Esther was born on a Wednesday, August 11, 1937, in Purandiro, located in the state of Michoacan, Mexico to her parents, the late Maria Zapien and Apolonio Macias.

She moved to Arizona in 1972. In 1976, Esther...

Nov 22, 2021

Betty J Wood went to be with our Lord November 22, 2021 at 86 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Wood, her parents and one grandson. 

She is survived by her children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty and Kent loved to volunteer and spent their retirement from Frontier Adjusters serving their community and volunteering...

Nov 21, 2021

Caroline Alchesay, 78, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on November 21, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born on January 11, 1943 to Arthur & Lillian Burnette.  She married Leonard Alchesay who preceded her in death on October 13, 2014. Caroline is survived by her children, Nathaniel (Jackie) Alchesay, Lamberta (Edward) Gooday, Alexander Alchesay, Leonora Alchesay, Leonard Alchesay Jr., Arthur...

Nov 21, 2021

Eleanor S. Greymountain of Indian Wells Arizona passed away at the Flagstaff Medical Center on November 21, 2021.  Eleanor was born to the late Hosteen and Rebecca Spencer in Leupp Arizona on May, 10th, 1928.  

Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, November 26, 2021  at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 1127...

Nov 20, 2021

Felton Hayes passed away November 20, 2021. He was born in Bethel Oklahoma, to the late Dovie and Emmett Hayes on December 16, 1932. He was married to Katherine Lela Hayes on June 21, 1956, in Red River County Texas. He worked for ADOT for 30+ years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Army...

Nov 20, 2021

Jasper Kessay, Sr. entered eternal rest November 20, 2021 in Springerville, AZ. He was born August 9, 1948 in McNary, AZ.

He is survived by his wife, Arlinda Kessay;daughter, Joyce Kessay; and sons, Jasper Kessay Jr. and Frederick Kessay. He also raised his grandchildren, Dewayne Kessay, Ezekiel Shaw, Dante Shaw, Julie Shaw, Teneya Kessay, Elliott Kessay, and Emmalita Kessay.

Jasper...

Nov 20, 2021

Duane Trudgeon

82 years old                                                  Concho, Arizona

Duane Arland Trudgeon passed from this life into eternal life November 20, 2021.

He was born June 20, 1939 to Archie and Lilie Trudgeon; one of four siblings: Lorraine, Marilyn, Carol and Duane.

Duane was born in Wichita Kansas.  He graduated high school in 1957. He joined the U.S. Air Force on July...

Nov 20, 2021

Lyon Clark DeWitt, 73, of Show Low, AZ peacefully passed away on November 20, 2021, with his sweetheart by his side. 

Lyon leaves behind a legacy to be proud of.  He is survived by his eternal companion of 48 years, Beth (Stapley) DeWitt, and their charming and talented children: Janell DeWitt-Stacy, Cami DeWitt, Maryon Wallentine, DeWy DeWitt, Tyler DeWitt,...

Nov 18, 2021

Nov 18, 2021

Long time Dundalk, Maryland resident, Regina Pace, age 98, passed away in Show Low, AZ

Nov 18, 2021. Surrounded by her loving family, she passed peacefully into the loving

arms of her husband and our father, Harvey.

Survivors include daughters, Regina Pace and Barbara Frary (Richard); grandchildren, Jennifer Zamenski, Carrianne Branigan, and Michael

Frary; 6 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

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Nov 16, 2021

Nov 16, 2021

Jeffrey Warren Whitehead was born to Margie Sue and Marion Warren Whitehead on September 23, 1966. Jeffrey excelled at school, but was reserved and shy with people. He was kind, gentle, and loyal. Everyone who met him loved him right away.

He graduated from California State University in 1991. He met his future wife, Jodi, while they were working at...

Nov 15, 2021

Barbara Lee Goodman, of Vernon, passed into eternal life Monday, November 15.  Barbara was born July 9, 1948 to Maurice and Yvonne Cole, in Ogden Utah.  She was the 2nd of seven children.  Her siblings were Vickie Lynn, Danny LeRoy, Steven William, Michael Edward, Ronald Darin and Robert Dee.  She graduated Clearfield High School in 1966.

After graduation Barbara went...

Nov 15, 2021

Deanna Lea Poeling of Vernon passed away unexpectedly on November 15th, 2021, at Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona at the age of 51.

Deanna was born in Phoenix and raised in Tempe Arizona. She graduated from Tempe High School.

Deanna is survived by her parents Gary and Sandy (Yeager) King, her two brothers Gary King Jr. and...

Nov 15, 2021

Derek H. Clarke of Lakeside, Arizona passed away on November 15, 2021 in Show Low, Arizona. He was 86. Derek was born on May 28, 1935 in Ipswich, England to his parents the late, Cyril and Bertha Clarke.

He is survived by his beloved wife, June Clarke; children, Karen (Steve) DeGeorge and Kevin (Tina) Clarke; grandchildren, Laura (Josh) Bailey and...

Nov 14, 2021

Mervin L. Baker

June 1, 1941-November 14, 2021

Born in Rockfalls, Illinois. Merv proudly joined the United Stated Marine Corps and served from 1960-1963.

Upon his discharged from USMC he settled in California and worked for Southern California Gas until 1975 when he moved to Lakeside.

He was employed by The City of Show Low and transferred over to the...

Nov 12, 2021

On November 12, 2021 Vivian Ann Williams went home to be with Jesus, at the age of 82, surrounded by family and friends. Vivian was a "Woman of God", always serving her Savior. Vivian was born March 6, 1939 in Canyon Day. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eulalia Cosay and her loving children, David, Michael,...

Nov 12, 2021

Thomas Richard Marsh passed away November 12, 2021 in his home. He was 82. He was born May 9, 1939 in Illinois to Ralph and Margaret Marsh.

In his younger years, Tom served in the United States Air Force as a F86 and F100 Saber aircraft mechanic and served overseas in the Philippines. In 1984 he made Arizona his permanent...

Nov 12, 2021

Robert Chinche, 77, passed away on November 12, 2021 at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Glendale, AZ. Robert was preceded in death by his dear wife, Nellie Chinche. He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Ruth Ann Chinche, Betty Cosay, and Deborah Clawson; one sister, Arlene Cromwell; 12 grandkids; 6 great-grandkids, and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Services...