Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Rethema Long
Dec 11, 2015
Rethema "Billie" Jean Long, 48, of Peridot, AZ, passed away December 11, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ after a long fight with breast cancer. She was born May 24, 1967 in San Carlos, AZ to Danny & Serena Irving.In her early years she loved to weave baskets. She also loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, swimming and joy riding. She was a...
Clella Lamb
Dec 8, 2015
Clella Lamb, 93, of Safford, passed away on Tuesday December 8, 2015. Clella was born on September 4, 1922 in Pima to Roy and Grace Lamb. A graveside service for Clella will be held on Monday December 14, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. at the Graham Cemetery.
Ernie Fairchild
Dec 7, 2015
Ernie Merle Fairchild January 11, 1918 - December 7, 2015 Ernie Merle Fairchild, affectionately known by everyone as "Grandma Ernie", peacefully passed away December 7, 2015 at the age of 97. Ernie was born January 11, 1918 in Kentucky to Edward and Mary Jane Cox. On February 15, 1937 she married her sweetheart, James Fairchild. Together they had four children;...
Alfred Radke
Dec 7, 2015
Biography Alfred Radke, 98, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. Alfred was born in Chinook, Montana, to Fred and Julia Radke on June 18, 1917.The family of Alfred will hold services at their own time.
Jeannine Carpenter
Dec 6, 2015
Jeannine Nuttall Carpenter, 81, of Safford, entered into rest Sunday, December 6, 2015, at her residence after a valiant fight with Parkinson's disease. Jeannine was born February 10, 1934, in Safford to Joseph Heber and Alma Woolsey Nuttall. She attended Safford Schools graduating in 1951. Jeannine married Jerry Carpenter on April 1, 1953 in the Mesa Arizona Temple for time...
Jared Morris
Dec 5, 2015
Biography Jared Lee Morris, 22, of Benson, passed away at his residence, Saturday December 5, 2015. Services for Jared will be held in Benson, Arizona at a later date.
Barbara Benskin
Dec 5, 2015
Barbara Benskin, 75, of Duncan, passed away at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center with family at her side, on Saturday, December 5, 2015. No services are planned at this time.
Jerry Johnson
Dec 3, 2015
Jerry James Johnson, 30 of Bylas passed away in Phoenix on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Jerry was born April 1, 1985 to Stanley & Maxine Goseyun Johnson in Phoenix, AZ.Jerry completed the 12th grade and was a laborer for the State Government. He loved to play pool and go hiking with his friends. He is survived by his parents Stanley...
David Dozier
Nov 29, 2015
David Dozier, 64, of York Valley, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at his home. David was born on October 23, 1951, in Morenci to Roy and Betty Dozier. No services for David are scheduled at this time.
Lynda Perez
Nov 28, 2015
Lynda Aranda Perez passed away peacefully on November 28, 2015, after a courageous fight with cancer. She is reunited with her mother, Anita Aranda, her grandparents, uncle Bobby Holguin, sister Lisa Garcia, and good friend, Sandy Busby. Lynda was born on November 15, 1952, in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, to Fernando and Anita Aranda. She grew up in Solomon, Arizona. She...
Mary Boyd
Nov 23, 2015
Mary J. (Jackie) Boyd, 63, of Ft. Thomas, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. Jackie was born January 26, 1952 in Stone Mountain, GA, to Jana and Jack Shumate. Jackie, for many years, owned JB's Restaurant. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and being the most loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother ever. Jackie was loved by all that knew her....
Shirley Redman
Nov 20, 2015
Shirley Redman, 69, of Safford, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. Shirley was born February 28, 1946 in Clovis, NM.Services for Shirley will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 beginning with a viewing at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at the Graham Cemetery.
Marilyn Baber
Nov 19, 2015
Marilyn Baber, 62, of Duncan, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Marilyn was born December 24, 1952 to William and Marvilla Nichols, in Morenci, Arizona.No services for Marilyn are scheduled at this time.
Stephanie Grimes
Nov 19, 2015
Stephanie Calsie Grimes, 46, of Bylas, passed away November 19, 2016 in Safford, Arizona. She was born January 27, 1969 in San Carlos, Arizona to Wheeler Grimes & Diana Wesley.Stephanie attended schools at Ft. Thomas and completed the 11th grade. She was a volunteer EMS and loved spending her spare time with her grandchildren, cleaning, reading and attending church.She is...
Verdis Benn
Nov 18, 2015
Verdis H. Benn, 82, of Safford, Arizona, passed away on November 18, 2015. Verdis was born on December 26, 1932 to Eli and Lenora Havard in Huntington, Texas. Verdis attended college in Houston, Texas, and later worked in Real Estate for many years. She loved horse racing, playing golf and tennis. Verdis is survived by numerous of her nieces and...
Ina Gable
Nov 13, 2015
Ina Gable, 96, of Safford, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Tucson. She was born on June 14, 1919 in Weatherford, TX, to Albert and Mamie Thompson. She married Joe Gable on August 2, 1942 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Joe passed away on March 25, 2005. Ina was a very accomplished person. She attended and graduated from the Gila...
Berry West
Nov 11, 2015
Berry Eugene West Jr. (Bud) was born October 19, 1939, in Safford and passed away November 11, 2015 in Tucson. He graduated from Thatcher High School with the class of 1957. He served in the United States Airforce for twenty years. After retiring, he worked for Phelps Dodge in Playas, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 32...
Lucia Morales
Nov 10, 2015
Lucia T. Morales, 90, of Clifton, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Lucia was born on June 30, 1925, in Clifton to Lucia Tellez and Saturnino Morales. Lucia went to nursing school and worked as an RN with specialty clinics in Los Angeles, CA, from the 1940s to the 1980s. After, she returned to Clifton to care for her elderly...
Ted O'Bannon
Nov 7, 2015
Send Flowers Ted O'Bannon July 20, 1949 - November 7, 2015 Ted O'Bannon, 66, of Safford, passed away November 7, 2015 in Tucson, AZ. He was born July 20, 1949 in Safford to Clyde & Dora O'Bannon. A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hubbard Cemetery in Thatcher, AZ. Facts Born:...
Kenneth Bowman
Nov 5, 2015
Kenneth William Bowman, 51, of Safford, passed away November 5, 2015. He was born May 30, 1964 in Safford, AZ to Mitchell Kenneth & Shirley Sprouls Bowman. Private Family services will be held at a later date.
