Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Mavis Skinner
Jul 31, 2010
Mavis Leola Skinner, 83, passed away July 31, 2010, in Riverton, UT at the home of her daughter Paula Norby. Mavis was born May 8, 1927 in Newry, South Carolina to Simon Edward Phillips and Sarah Elizabeth Herbert. When Mavis was a young girl her family moved to Ft. Thomas where she later graduated high school and met her sweetheart...
Beth Kelly
Jul 30, 2010
Beth Kelly age 90, passed away at Beehive Home in Eagar on July 30, 2010. Beth was born in Pima, AZ on May 23, 1920. She was a school teacher for 35 years, teaching in many districts including Safford, Pima, Lakeside and McNary. While growing up Beth lived in Pima, Ft. Grant and Florence, graduating from Gila Academy. Beth received...
Emily Searcy
Jul 30, 2010
Emily Ann Searcy Our Little Princess August 28, 2005 July 30, 2010 Our little Princess, Emily Ann, passed away Friday night after a swimming accident on Thursday. Emily will be remembered as a joyous spirit that always brightened every situation no matter what was going on. Emilys inquisitive nature of always asking why was usually the beginning of her next...
Shirley Marsh
Jul 28, 2010
Shirley Marsh Super Mom Shirley Delight Powell Marsh, 77, passed away July 28, 2010 in West Valley City, Utah. Born July 25, 1933 in Lehi, Utah, daughter of Leland and Helen Mary Eisaman Powell. Married Phillip Wade Marsh December 19, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple. She was an active member of the LDS Church, loved the Lord and served...
Shirley Harris
Jul 28, 2010
Shirley Joan Harris 1942 ~ 2010 Shirley Joan Harris came to this world on December 8, 1942 to loving parents, Lyman and Leora Hollingsworth. Our Heavenly Father called her home on July 28, 2010, leaving behind her loving husband, Gilbert; her two sons, Don and Del, and daughters in heart, Rachel and Denyelle. She has left a lasting impression on...
Brenda French
Jul 28, 2010
Brenda French, 28 passed away in Tucson on July 28, 2010. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the 20th Street LDS Chapel with visitation begining at 8:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Safford Cemetery. Brenda Elaine French was born December 28, 1981 in Willcox, Arizona; this beautiful child brought joy to everyone...
Veldon Nuttall
Jul 28, 2010
Veldon James Nuttall was born 12 August 1921 in Pima, Graham, Arizona to James Floyd Nuttall and Alice Jane (Bryce) Nuttall. He was the third of five children. Veldon lived his entire life in the Gila Valley, residing on the same city block in Safford for more than 70 years. He passed away at his home July 28, 2010 in...
Thomas Hill
Jul 26, 2010
Thomas W. Hill 1945 ~ 2010 Thomas Warren Hill, Jr. returned home to his Heavenly Father early Monday, July 26, 2010 after a valiant two year battle with cancer. Tom was born February 10, 1945 in Columbia, South Carolina, the oldest son of Thomas Warren and Mary McProud Hill. His life was filled with serving others. He was passionate about...
Norma Malloque
Jul 26, 2010
Norma Louise Malloque passed away on July 26, 2010, at the age of 61. She was born on November 9, 1948, in Morenci, AZ to Louis Frank and Ruth Irene Malloque. Norma graduated from Morenci High School in 1966, and went on to become a licensed cosmetologist in 1967. One year later her son, Louis Edward, was born. Norma worked...
Edward Connolly
Jul 25, 2010
Edward "Mr. Ed" Connolly, 50 of Duncan passed away at his home on July 25, 2010. Graveside Services will be conducted Friday, July 30, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the Duncan Cemetery.
Jerry Childs
Jul 24, 2010
Jerry Frank Childs Well Miss You Born May 23, 1950 and passed away July 24, 2010 due to on going health problems. Married Jeannine; later divorced. Married Sheila Rich. Survived by children: Jerry Childs, Christina Garling, David Childs, Eric Childs and Jeff Childs; 5 grandchildren, that he cared about a lot. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 31, 2010,...
Cathy Ehlers
Jul 24, 2010
Cathy Ehlers See Ya At The Pool On July 24, 2010, a beautiful, sunny day, Cathy Jane Orr Ehlers, left this world and reunited with her beloved husband, Brian. Cathy was born May 1, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah daughter of Wally and Bonnie Crystal Orr, the youngest of three children. She graduated from Skyline High School. She married...
Mary Perkins
Jul 23, 2010
Mary A. Perkins, 81 of Safford passed away in Tucson on July 23, 2010. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel with viewing one hour prior. Interment will be in the Thatcher Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her daughter Peggy Carver and is survived by her son Doug.
Del Bryant Hiatt
Jul 22, 2010
Del Mar Bryant Hiatt 1924 ~ 2010 Del Mar Bryant Hiatt was born January 10, 1924 in Springville, UT to Mabel Jane Hatfield and Mark Bryant Hiatt. He was raised on a farm in Salem, UT until he was eleven years old when his family moved to Garfield, UT. Del, as he has been fondly known throughout his life, became...
Ruth Weight
Jul 21, 2010
Ruth Emmerette Weight, 63, Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, with her brother Lynn in attendance. Ruth was born August 1, 1946 to Jesse Aaron Weight and Edith Emmerette Archibald Weight, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ruth spent her life in service to others. She taught handicapped children at Hartvigsen School for many years as...
Beverly Porter
Jul 21, 2010
Beverly Jane Slabaugh Porter 1917 2010 Beverly Slabaugh Porter died on July 21, 2010 at the age of 93. She was born on January 8, 1917 in Salt Lake City to Edwin P. Slabaugh and Susan Hampton. After graduating from East High School and attending the University of Utah, she moved to New York City to study voice. While in...
Luella Andersen
Jul 21, 2010
Luella Joy Mordue Andersen 1943 ~ 2010 Joy passed away July 21, 2010, at home with her family by her side. She fought a good fight and we are proud of her and blessed to have her as long as we did. Joy was born July 4, 1943, in Payson, Utah, to Walter Bell and Ella (Sara Luella) Mordue. She...
Dorothy Robson
Jul 20, 2010
Dorothy Robson 1937 ~ 2010 Our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly July 20, 2010. Born July 15, 1937 in Stockton, Utah, daughter of Darvel and Dorothy Pfoutz Miller. Married Darrell Wright; later divorced. Married Herbert Woodruff; he preceded her in death. Married Ernest Robson; he preceded her in death. Dorothy was a good friend to everyone...
Warren Wilcoxson
Jul 20, 2010
William Warren "Papaw" Wilcoxson, beloved husband, father and grandfather, entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2010, after a long fight with cancer at his home in Safford, surrounded by his loving family. Warren was 77. Warren was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma on September 25, 1932 to Lessie Esther and Jewel Wilcoxson. He was the oldest of five children....
Raymond Sloan
Jul 20, 2010
Raymond E. Sloan 1941 ~ 2010 Raymond Ernest Sloan, 68, passed away July 20, 2010, after 18 months with Myelofibrosis, in West Valley City, Utah. Born August 3, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of William Ernest and Betty Graham Sloan. Married Julia Ann Phibbs June 10, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Enjoyed bowling and fishing and was...
