Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Malcolm Ridgeway Phillips
May 16, 2020
Malcolm Ridgeway Phillips died Saturday, May 16, 2020, in Pinetop, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 71 years old. He was born on October 8, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to his parents, the late Leon George and Alice (Crook) Phillips.
Early in his youth, Malcolm attended the Chicago Art Institute and later obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Denver,...
Roger Clinton Stevens
May 15, 2020
Roger Clinton Stevens passed into the arms of the Lord on May 15, 2020 at the age of 83 in Show Low, AZ with his family and friends by his side. He was born in 1936 in Stockbridge, Michigan to Clinton and Glenadine Stevens. As a child he liked to hunt and fish. He graduated from Stockbridge High School where...
Mary Kinney
May 15, 2020
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and long time Show Low resident Mary Kinney passed away peacefully on May 15, 2020 at the age 98. Mary was born November 5th, 1921 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In 1942 she married Ellwood “Wild Bill” Kinney and moved to Midland, Texas while he was serving in the Army Air Corp. In 1957 while moving to...
Flora Miller Ballard
May 14, 2020
Flora Miller Ballard passed away peacefully in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was 90 years old. The youngest of six children, Flora was born on September 15, 1929 in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona to the late Allen K. and Philena Matilda (Hunt) Miller. She was raised in Snowflake and attended Snowflake High School.
She married...
Vicki Lynn Smith
May 12, 2020
Vicki Lynn Smith of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away on May 12, 2020 at her home in Show Low with her family by her side. She was 67. Vicki was born on December 16, 1952 in Balaton, Minnesota to Laurence Peterson and Shirley (Sharratt) Kells.
Vicki was heavily involved with volunteer work in the White Mountains. She was...
Glen Merle Harrison
May 11, 2020
Glen Merle Harrison, age 88, son of Pearl E. Pollet and Guy Richmond Harrison, was called Home on May 11, 2020, after a long and devastating battle with Alzheimer's/Dementia.
Glen was a longtime resident of Joseph City, Arizona, where he met the love of his life at the age of 53, Annabelle, who was 38 years old at the time;...
Susan Elizabeth Whiteford
May 9, 2020
Dear Family & Friends, of Susan Whiteford aka Sue.
We sadly announce, her final preference is currently being handled by Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel of Show Low. A celebration of life is currently in the early planning stage. Her service and burial, will be announced in the coming months when the requisitions are approved and finalized.
Thank...
James Brent Roubal
May 6, 2020
James "Brent" Roubal, 54, returned to his heavenly home on May 6, 2020, in Pinetop, Arizona after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
Brent was born in San Gabriel, California. In 1988, he married the love of his life...
Helen Faye Lewis
May 5, 2020
Helen Faye Lewis, age 95, passed away peacefully May 5, 2020 in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born May 1924 in Corsicana, Texas to Arthur and Nellie Hodge. After graduating high school, Helen moved to Fort Worth where she worked for Consolidate Aircraft on the B-24 Liberator. She married Charles Lewis in 1946. Soon after her marriage, Helen proudly took on...
Anderson Quay
May 5, 2020
Anderson "Red" Quay, passed away May 5, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born on October 6, 1933 to the late Alfred & Louise Lavender Quay in Carrizo, Arizona.
Red spent most of his life as a cowboy, he retired from the Alchesay Fish Hatchery after 38 years of service. On September 20, 1955 he married Brenda Ethelbah. They made...
Willis "Bill" Sherwood
May 5, 2020
On May 5, 2020, Bill Sherwood of Pima, Arizona, passed away due to cancer. He was 81.Bill is survived by: his wife of 57 years, Marcia Lynn; his four sons, Steve (Leigh) of San Tan Valley, Dale (Deena) of Casa Grande, Matt (Kim) of Pima and Kit (Sawnya) of Pima; his 25 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.He was predeceased by: one...
Zola Ellsworth Rova
May 3, 2020
Zola Rova of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away on May 3, 2020 in Lakeside, Arizona. She was 97. Zola was born on October 10, 1922 in Show Low to her parents the late, Whittie and Blanche (Moody) Ellsworth.
Zola spent her younger years in Show Low and graduated from Snowflake High School class of 1930. She met...
Betty Lowry
May 2, 2020
On May 2, 2020, Betty Lowry got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 78 years old.
Elizabeth Marie Beers was born in Missoula, Montana, on November 16, 1941, as the first child of Elizabeth (Shea) and William Beers. The family moved to Fairbanks, Alaska in 1945 where Betty learned to ice skate and developed...
Lilly Lee Massey
May 1, 2020
Lilly Lee Massey was born on October 13, 2010 to her parents Chris and Leia Massey, in Show Low Arizona. Our "Little Lilly Lee" unexpectedly left this world on May 1, 2020.
Lilly is survived by her parents Chris and Leia, her big brother Grady, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends who loved and cared for her.
Lilly was...
Melissa Carson Zimmerman
Apr 30, 2020
Melissa Carson Zimmerman was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on May 23, 1983 and died on April 30, 2020 at her home in Troy, Ohio. Melissa lived most of her life in Arizona. She was brought back to rest in her hometown and was buried at the Show Low Cemetery on May 18th.
As a small child, Melissa was lively, mischievous,...
Angelita (Gushoney) Bennett
Apr 25, 2020
Angelita (Gushoney) Bennett passed into eternal life on April 25, 2020 but will live on in our hearts forever. She was born in a wikiup on the family homestead in Whiteriver, AZ on April 2,1931. Angelie was raised in in a traditional Apache home by her parents Roger and Dora Gushoney. She attended the Theodore Roosevelt School in Fort Apache,...
Patricia Lawson
Apr 25, 2020
Patricia Lawson of Snowflake Arizona passed away on Saturday April 25th, 2020.
Patricia was born in Rockford, Illinois on May 14th 1947, she was the second child of Martha and Henry Lutzow.
The Lutzow family moved to California in 1953, taking the time to enjoy the countryside along the way including Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone. Making time to explore...
Hannah Ethel Brooks
Apr 25, 2020
Hannah Ethel (Cosay) Brooks passed from this life to eternal life on April 25, 2020 in Whiteriver, AZ. She was born on May 22, 1936 in Cedar Creek, AZ.
Hannah grew up in Cedar Creek community and she attended grade school at the Cedar Creek Day School before attending the Theodore Roosevelt School in Fort Apache, AZ.
In December...
George (Butch) Edward Salyers
Apr 24, 2020
Butch was born on August 24, 1950 to George Edward Salyers & Mary Alice Salyers in Middletown, Ohio. He passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
When Butch was 10 years old, his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended Maryvale High School, with his younger brothers, Mike & Rick. He grew up playing baseball. ...
Ashlei Taylor Smith Fountain
Apr 23, 2020
Ashlei Taylor Smith Fountain
Our strong headed, strong willed, independent daughter said “Deuces, I have bigger things to do”
Ashlei was born in Show Low on August 4, 2004. She lived most of her life in Lakeside and attended Blue Ridge School from 1st grade through her sophomore year. Ashlei got involved with volleyball and literally would play it all...
