Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Carnation Moses
Nov 10, 2016
Carnation Moses, 81, of Bylas, passed away November 10, 2016 at her home. She was born September 24, 1935 to Thomas & Elsie Dustin in Bylas, AZ. A Wake will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Moses residence in Bylas with the funeral services being held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Our Savior's...
Kenneth Wade
Nov 8, 2016
Kenneth Wade of Safford, passed away November 8, 2016 with his loving family at his side. Graveside services will be held in Melrose, New Mexico on Thursday, November 17, 2016 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Melrose Memorial Cemetery.
Linda Donham
Nov 7, 2016
Linda J. Prock Donham, 74, of Thatcher, passed away November 7, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. She was born March 5, 1942 in Safford, AZ to Foister & Nellie Prock. Linda is a lifetime resident of the Gila Valley, attending school in Safford. She grew up attending the Church of Christ and spent her life working in Customer Service. She loved...
Reede Upshaw
Nov 7, 2016
Reede Upshaw, 71, of Bylas, passed away November 7, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. He was born December 21, 1944 in Bylas to Talbot & Irene Upshaw, Sr. He was a cowboy, artist and writer. He was the President and a member of the Cattle Association, President of the Mt. Turnbull Committee, Rodeo Chairman, a member of the Mt. Turnbull Commission,...
William Cross
Nov 5, 2016
William Lee Cross, 92, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was born on August 12, 1924, in Blevins, AR, to Hyrum and Bulah Cross. No services are scheduled.
Natasha Grossman
Nov 5, 2016
Natasha Danielle Grossman, 33, of Sierra Vista, AZ, entered into rest November 5th 2016. Natasha was born April 7th 1983 in Safford, AZ. Natasha moved to Sierra Vista where she met the love of her life, Robert Fletcher, raising her two beautiful daughters. She was the type of person who wore her heart on her sleeve. No matter how sick...
Roberta Toburen
Nov 4, 2016
Roberta Sue Toburen, 74, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born on August 16, 1942 in Pine Bluff, MO, to Robert and Arnita Lowery.
Randy Stowe
Nov 4, 2016
Randy Leroy Stowe, 54, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born on May 28, 1962 in Caldwell, ID to Richard and Rosalie Stowe.
Michelle Zipperer
Nov 4, 2016
Michelle Zipper, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 in Safford. Services are pending.
Lybert Bond
Nov 3, 2016
Lybert Jack Bond, 50, of Bylas, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was born on September 24, 1966 in Phoenix, to Lybert & Delia Bond. Wake will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Bond Residence in Bylas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Light House...
Kenneth McBride
Oct 22, 2016
Kenneth A. McBride, 68, of Double Adobe, AZ, formerly of Morenci, passed away on October 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1948 in Old Morenci, AZ, to Arthur G. and Pearl G. McBride. Kenneth worked for many years as a copper miner for Phelps Dodge and later as a foreman for Northern Pipeline. He was...
Kenneth Phelps
Oct 18, 2016
Kenneth Lee. Phelps, 75, of Safford, passed away October 18, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born January 19, 1941 in Sundown, Texas to Brigham & Hazel Phelps. He was a long haul trucker by trade who enjoyed life, cars, fishing and the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his loving wife, Gale...
Michele Waite
Oct 16, 2016
Michele Sue Waite, 73, of Safford, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her home with her family at her side. She was born October 28, 1942 in Safford to Rodney Kimball Phillips & Janice Smith Phillips. Michele lived in the Gila Valley all of her life, graduating from Safford High School and raising her...
Marlene Luster
Oct 14, 2016
Marlene Combs Luster March 3, 1933 - October 14, 2016 Marlene Combs Luster, 83, of Tucson, AZ, entered into rest Friday, October 14, 2016 at Peppi's House TMC Hospice. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents Charles William and Alice Combs and her loving husband Ben Patton Luster. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 children, Melynda Luster of...
Billy Arthur
Oct 10, 2016
Billy Blunt Arthur, 93, most recently of Safford, was lifted up by our Heavenly Father on October 10, 2016, at his daughter in law's home surrounded by family. Billy was born October 3, 1923 in Louisiana, Missouri to parents William Arthur and Lela Blunt. Billy proudly served in the Army during WWII and was stationed in The Ardennes, Rhineland, and...
Ramus Preston
Oct 2, 2016
Ramus Preston, Sr, 81, passed away October 2, 2016. He was born December 8, 1934 in Bylas, AZ to George & Agnes Preston. He was a Rancher/Cowboy by trade and loved to sing songs, exercise, read, going to revivals, churches but lost of all, riding his horse. Ramus is survived by his children; Jolene Preston, Ramus Preston, Jr., Rhoda Miller,...
Ramus Preston
Oct 2, 2016
Ramus Preston, Sr, 81, passed away October 2, 2016. He was born December 8, 1934 in Bylas, AZ to George & Agnes Preston. He was an Rancher/Cowboy by trade and loved to sing songs, exercise, read, going to revivals, churches but lost of all, riding his horse. Ramus is survived by his children; Jolene Preston, Ramus Preston, Jr., Rhoda Miller,...
Manuel Gonzales
Oct 1, 2016
Manuel R Gonzales, 88, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 1, 2016 surrounded by loved ones in his Morenci home. Manuel was born in McNeal, AZ on September 12, 1928 to Juan and Felipa Gonzales. He was the eldest of 12 children. In 1946 at the age of 18, Manuel met the love of his life, Angelita "Hila" Lopez, at...
Manuel Gonzales
Oct 1, 2016
Manuel Ramirez Gonzales, 88, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 1, 2016 surrounded by loved ones in his Morenci home. Manuel was born in McNeal, AZ on September 12, 1928 to Juan and Felipa Gonzales. He was the eldest of 12 children. In 1946 at the age of 18, Manuel met the love of his life, Angelita "Hila" Lopez, at...
Donna Blecha
Sep 30, 2016
Donna L. Blecha, 77, of Safford, entered into rest on Friday, September 30, 2016 at her home with her loving husband at her side. She was born on January 6, 1939nin Los Angeles, CA, to Donald Robert Stickley and Helen Louise Franklin Stickley. She married Jerre Blecha on January 22, 1970 in Wichita, KS. She is survived by her husband,...
