Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona

Charles Tinney
Dec 11, 2012
Charles Tinney of Green Valley, Arizona, entered into rest on December 11, 2012. A short memorial service for Charles was held on Thursday, December 27 at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Military Honors were presented by the Gila Valley Honor Guard.

May Rhodes
Dec 8, 2012
May Laura Rhodes, 83, of Duncan, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Tucson. She was born on February 3, 1929, in Michigan to Ray and Gladys Hallock. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Duncan LDS Stake Center, with Bishop Buddy Jensen officiating.
Lawrence Taylor
Dec 8, 2012
Lawrence Larry Taylor 67, of Mesa, AZ passed away December 8, 2012 in the comfort of his wife and children. Larry was born on February 6, 1945 in Oakland, CA to John and Helen Taylor. He attended the University of Arizona and was in sales for over 40 years before retiring in 2009. During his retirement he became involved in...
Silas Romero
Dec 7, 2012
Biography Silas Romero, Jr.,70, of Safford, entered into rest on Friday, December 7, 2012 at the Sunset Hills Care Center in Safford. He was born on November 3, 1942, in Ortiz, Co, to Silas and Cora Romero. Silas was a gentle and caring man. During his young married life while living in Morenci he was blessed with the births of...

Carl Krass
Dec 5, 2012
Carl Kenneth Krass, born Oct. 3, 1953 in Morenci, Az and passed away Dec. 5, 2012 at his home in Clifton, Az. He is survived by his son Eli and Eli's family, Maggie and grandchildren, Anjelica, Gabriel, Anna, Joseph, and the light of his life, Granddaughter, Leilani Diane Krass. He is also survived by his brothers, Jim Krass, Farmington, NM...

Brenda Applegate
Nov 29, 2012
Brenda Kay Applegate (Bigler) was born September 6, 1953 in Safford, Arizona to Jacob and Verna Bigler. She was the oldest child and only daughter. She had three younger brothers and was raised in Central, Arizona and was active in the LDS Church while she attended grade school at the Thatcher Public Schools and graduated from Thatcher High School. She...

Bill Love
Nov 28, 2012
Bill Earl Love, 87, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Phoenix. Viewing will be on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Chapel. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. at the Thatcher Cemetery.
Duane Spalsbury
Nov 16, 2012
Duane Spalsbury , 90 of Safford , AZ passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at his home. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to George and Marie Spalsbury. Duane was the oldest of two boys. He attended school in St. Joseph Missouri. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree as an accounting Major at the University of Kansas....
Toby Galt-Jansen
Nov 15, 2012
Toby Nan Galt-Jansen, 58, of Eden, entered into rest on November 15, 2012. She was born on January 20, 1954 to Carroll and Barbara Hart in Dallas, TX. A Memorial Service for Toby will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2 at the Real Life Community Church, in Safford.

Vonda Robertson
Nov 10, 2012
Vonda Renee Robertson, 48, of Phoenix, entered into rest on November 10, 2012. She was born in San Carlos, AZ on October 1, 1964 to Vandice Robertson and Olive Harvey Robertson. A viewing will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. on Saturday, November 17 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Bylas. The funeral will follow, beginning at 10:00...
John Sircy
Nov 10, 2012
John B. Sircy, 90, was born March 28, 1922, and passed away on November 10, 2012, at his home in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Lafayette, TN, moved to Morenci in 1955 and was employed by Phelps Dodge. During this time he lived both in Morenci and Thatcher. John was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows...
Sandra Torrence
Nov 8, 2012
Sandra Torrence, 66, of Duncan entered into rest on November 8, 2012. Sandra was born on July 21, 1946. A memorial service for Sandra was held at the Duncan Church of Jesus Christ of latter day Saints on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
Justin Moses
Nov 6, 2012
Justin "Boss" Moses, 47, of Bylas, entered into rest on November 6, 2012. He was born on October 25, 1965 in San Carlos, Arizona to Jacob and Caroline Moses. A wake will be held beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday November 16 at the home of Delores Moses. The funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17 at...
Barbara Gilbert
Nov 6, 2012
Barbara Jean Gilbert, 75, of Pima, passed away on November 6, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 6, 1937 in Clemenceau, AZ. Barbara is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jim Gilbert of Pima; son, Anson (Diana) Gilbert of Mesa; daughter, Shelly (Joe) Varela of Cottonwood; son, David (Dinh) Gilbert of Mesa; 20 grandchildren...

Lonnie Jackson
Nov 5, 2012
Lonnie Dell Jackson, 77, entered into rest on November 5, 2012. He was born on October 31, 1935 in Shreveport, LA to Manuel Jackson and Fannie Denmon Jackson and was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Margret and Archie Jackson. Lonnie had been a member of the Pima and Eden communities since 1989 and participated in both the Pentecostal and...
Jerome Van De Water
Nov 4, 2012
Jerome Jerry Steven Van De Water, 75, of Safford, entered into rest on November 4, 2012 while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 2, 1937 in New York, NY to Stephen and Rosemary Van De Water. Jerry served honorably for many years in the United States Navy as an ETC. During his years of service he...

William Fischler
Oct 26, 2012
William Willy Gordon Fischler passed away at home on October 26, 2012 at the age of 59. He was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1953 to Gordon and Elaine Fischler. Willy received an associate of arts degree in criminal justice from Cochise College in May of 1974. He served as a law enforcement officer in Willcox and Greenlee...
Geraldine Clifford
Oct 25, 2012
Geraldine Jensen Clifford, 82, of Thatcher, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Thatcher, AZ to William Theodore Pease and Phoebe Wilson Allred Pease. Geraldine was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Safford, Thatcher, and Miami, Arizona areas. She was the best Mom on...
Ray Ferrin
Oct 18, 2012
Ray E. Ferrin, 101, of Pima, entered into rest at his home October 18, 2012. He was born on April 18, 1911 in Pima, Arizona Territory to Charles E. and Bettie Stinson Ferrin When he was 8 years old his family moved to Thatcher where he attended grade school and high school. The last 2 years of high school were...

Johnnie Tallant
Oct 15, 2012
Johnnie Joe Tallant, 75, of Virden, NM, entered into rest on October 15, 2012. He was born on December 24, 1936 in Globe, AZ, to Ohther and Mary Tallant. The family will hold a celebrarion of Johnnie's life for family and friends at a later date.