Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Stephen Gorden Newton
Apr 16, 2021
Stephen Gorden "Steve" Newton died Friday, April 16, 2021, at his home in Lakeside, Arizona following a recent triple bypass surgery. He was 59 years old. Steve was born on September 20, 1961, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky to his parents, the late William Roger and Margaline (Woosley) Newton.
Steve was a member of Litchfield High School's Class of '79...
Gwenda Sue Saylors
Apr 15, 2021
Gwenda Sue Saylors, 67, died, April 15, 2021, in Show Low, Arizona. Gwenda was born, March 19, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona to her parents, the late W.O. and Bonnie (Reed) Saylors.
She worked for Motorola as a microchip assembler for many years.
Gwenda is survived by sister, Scout Saylors; brother, Russell Saylors; son, Kenn Wilson; nephews, Wally and Jeffrey...
Romola Lerma
Apr 15, 2021
The path leading to Gramma Romola’s kitchen on Florida Street, is still visible and worn out. It was carved much like a trail in the forest - a prime watering hole, open every day. rain or shine, for 50 years. The path was used mostly by family – hungry, busy or bored, lonely, sick, or down. It was also familiar...
Nancy Havin
Apr 14, 2021
Nancy Havin, 75, died April 14, 2021 with her family by her side, at home in Pinetop, AZ.
At her request, no service will be held.
Nancy was born on July 8, 1945, in Pocatello, Idaho to Paul and Margaret Heaps.
She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Havin; her parents; and great-grandson, Brody.
Nancy is survived by...
Benjamin Manuel Rosales, Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
Benjamin Manuel Rosales, Jr., known to family and friends as “Junior,” was born on October 23, 1998, in Show Low, Arizona to Benjamin and Martha Rosales. He was taken from us, unexpectedly, way too soon on April 11, 2021.
Ben grew up in Snowflake, Arizona surrounded by his sisters and cousins who he considered friends and siblings. He attended...
Richard Howard Dorr
Apr 10, 2021
Richard H. Dorr age 67 died peacefully at home on April 10, 2021. Richard was born October 24, 1953 in Phoenix Arizona to Samuel and Dorothy (Lee) Dorr. He was raised in Phoenix until the age of 12. The family then moved to Barstow, California where he lived until he joined the army in 1971. After he returned from service...
William Frederick Katzenberger
Apr 9, 2021
On Friday, April 9, 2021, William Frederick Katzenberger “Fred,” loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son, passed away at the age of 60.
Fred was born on November 22, 1960 in Oak Park, Illinois to William and Joan (Magnuson) Katzenberger. Fred served in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. After his service, Fred spent...
Jack Donald Carlisle, Sr.
Apr 8, 2021
Jack Donald Carlisle, Sr. passed away on April 8, 2021. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 to 11a.m., Saturday, April 17, at First Baptist Church in Burton, Ariz., followed by the memorial service at 11a.m. A graveside service will proceed immediately after.
Jack was born on May 31, 1937 in Burton on his grandfather’s homestead, to Jason...
Diane Beatrice Hemphill
Apr 8, 2021
Diane Beatrice Hemphill died Thursday, April 8, 2021, at her Pinetop, Arizona home following a lengthy illness. She was 81 years old. Diane was born on Tuesday, November 7, 1939, in San Mateo, California to her parents, the late Angelo and Lola (Simula) Guidotti.
She married Richard Lee Hemphill. In her early thirties, along with her growing family, Diane...
Norberta Cody
Apr 6, 2021
Norberta “Bert” Cody of Cedar Creek Arizona passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was 65 years old and shy 1 day of celebrating her 66th birthday. “Bert” was born on April 7th, 1955, and was the eldest child to Lorraine and the late Fred Endfield.
Norberta was a member of the Cedar Creek Assembly of God Church and lived...
Evelyn Nelson Crowther
Apr 3, 2021
Evelyn Nelson Crowther, passed peacefully on April 3, 2021, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family, in Snowflake, AZ. She was born on October 18, 1943 to Andrew and Velma Nelson in Thatcher, AZ. Evelyn was sealed for time and all eternity to Lawrence (Larry) Arthur Crowther on July 22, 1967 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They had...
Justin Lee Poteet
Apr 3, 2021
Justin Lee Poteet, known to his loved ones as “Juv”, passed away at his home in Clay Springs on Saturday, April 3, 2021 following a 7-year battle with cancer. He was born in Show Low, AZ on April 30, 1973 to proud parents John (Doris) Poteet and Bonnie Poteet. He is survived by his parents, his children Jesse Laine Poteet,...
Edmond Arnold Marvin
Apr 2, 2021
Edmond Arnold Marvin passed away on April 2, 2021. He was born March 17, 1933 at Thatcher, Arizona to John Abinadi and Rosamond Mae Lomas. He was the eleventh of twelve children. His older brothers and sisters were grown so he and younger brother, Jay, were always together.
Eddie loved the outdoors, especially hunting. He would borrow the .22...
Evelyn Flake Taylor
Mar 29, 2021
Evelyn Flake Taylor will be remembered as a woman of grace, humor, and great faith. She will be dearly missed by her family and the hundreds of individuals who were impacted by her acts of service and unconditional love.
A child of the Great Depression, Evelyn was born in Snowflake, Arizona on February 26, 1930. Even though cash was scarce...
Laura Ann Fahey
Mar 29, 2021
Laura Ann Fahey, 82 of Eagar Arizona, formerly of Morenci, Arizona passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29th 2021 in Eagar.
Laura was born July 7th 1938 in Hereford, Texas to Cecil and Amy Walker. She loved to read, fish, attend her grand and great grandchildren’s sporting events and play sudoku puzzles. Lovingly referred to as “Granny” by family and...
Walker Dean Hartman
Mar 28, 2021
Our Precious Son, Walker Dean Hartman, was taken to his Heavenly Home on March 28, 2021, in Show Low, AZ. Walker is the son of Dean and Melissa (Starns) Hartman of Show Low.
Blessed are we to have been chosen and given the privilege to be your Momma and Daddy, your time with us was short and sweet, and...
Norma Jean Howard
Mar 25, 2021
Norma Jean Howard died Thursday morning, March 25,2021 at her daughter's home in Gilbert, Arizona just 5 weeks following the passing of her beloved husband of nearly 52 years.
She is loved and greatly missed by her children and many grandchildren. She just celebrated her 79th birthday.
There will be a public visitation and viewing from 11:30 a.m. to...
Stella Vargas
Mar 25, 2021
Remembering Stella Lira Vargas, who died peacefully at home on March 25, 2020. She was surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Joseph Angel Lira and Elenor Diaz.
Stella married Alex Vargas on June 9th, 1948 and was married until his death, April 20, 2020. Stella was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy were her...
Dale Grabowski
Mar 25, 2021
Dale Grabowski, 84, passed away on March 25, 2021. He was born on February 2, 1937 in Los Angeles, California.
He graduated from Southgate High School in 1954. He met the love of his life, Janet, and married her in 1959 and they had a beautiful 62 years together. They raised their family in southern California. They loved family beach...
Charlotte Petersen
Mar 25, 2021
Charlotte Petersen passed quietly on March 25, 2021, in Snowflake, Arizona. Charlotte was born September 1, 1928 in Pinedale Arizona to Leslie Joseph Brewer and Callie Bryant Brewer. She was 92 years at the time of her passing.
Charlotte spent most of her life in Joseph City, Arizona and raised her family there. Charlotte married Loral C Petersen on November...
