Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Joanna Layton
May 6, 2022
The family of Joanna Morris Layton of Thatcher is saddened to announce her passing into eternity on May 6, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona. Joanna was born on March 22, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona to Warren Ray Morris & Lucille Smith Morris and joining her brother Charles. Joanna graduated from Safford High School in 1966 and on June 26, 1969, she...
Jeffery W. Carpenter
May 5, 2022
Jeffrey Wayne Carpenter 73 of Solomon Arizona was born August 5, 1948 in Safford Arizona. Jeff passed away May 5, 2022. Jeff grew up in Solomon. He attended Solomon Elementary School and went to High School in Safford. He was popular. He was very well liked by his classmates and was President of his senior Class. He recently went to...
Mary Cauthen
May 3, 2022
The family of Mary Cauthen of Duncan are saddened to announce her passing on May 3, 2022, at the age of 90. Mary was born on April 28, 1932. A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Duncan Cemetery.
Denise Berry
May 2, 2022
Denise French Berry was born July 28, 1962 in Morenci, Arizona & passed away May 2, 2022. Denise grew up in Morenci until 1978 when her family moved to Duncan, Arizona. Denise graduated in 1980, married Bobby Wagley and had 2 children Kenny & Deidre Wagley. She worked for different contractors in Morenci until moving to Buckeye, Arizona, to work...
Shirley Evans
May 1, 2022
Shirley Angle Evans joined her loving family & friends in the "Afterlife Lounge" following 88 years of fun & a most interesting life. Shirley passed away May 1, 2022, due to Ovarian Cancer under the wonderful care of The Eden Hospice. She was born to Kenneth & Orene Moore/Fletcher on December 3, 1933, in Maverick, Texas. Their family moved to...
Delma Hamman
Apr 30, 2022
It is with great sorrow and much love that the family of Delma Marie Hamman announces her passing just a few short hours after her daughter, Nancy Hamman's passing, on April 30, 2022, in Chandler, Arizona. Delma was born on May 14, 1931, in Buena Vista, Texas, to parents O'Dell Dewey Dodson & Evelyn E. Blaine Dodson with siblings Mildred,...
Evelyn Stoxen
Apr 30, 2022
Evelyn Stoxen passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022 in Safford, Arizona, ending a courageous battle with cancer. Evie was born July 11, 1937, on the family farm north of Calio, N.D., to Veronica and Peter Michels. She was the youngest of 13 children and the tiebreaker that gave the girls a 7-6 majority. After graduating from St. Alphonsus High...
Clydene Russell
Apr 29, 2022
Clydene Russell, beloved mother, grandmother and wife, and a long time resident of Safford, Arizona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on April 29, 2022. Clydene was born on July, 30, 1926, in Safford to Clyde and Marvel Faulkner. Clydene loved to bowl and dance! Clydene is survived by her children Dennis, Randy, Jill, Lori, and Greg, as well...
Kory Kiernan
Apr 29, 2022
Forever remember by his family & friends, Kory Kiernan passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 43. Kory was born on May 6, 1978. No services are planned at this time.
Nancy Hamman
Apr 29, 2022
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Nancy Lynne Hamman passed away on April 29, 2022, at her home in Show Low, Arizona, at the age of 64. Nancy was born on September 17, 1957, in Safford, Arizona to Hugh Gene Hamman & Delma Marie Dodson Hamman. She is survived by her 5 children: Ruston & Misti Reynolds, Cameron...
Everett Reid
Apr 27, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Everett Loye Reid, 72 of Pima, Arizona, announce his passing on April 27, 2022. Everett was born on November 8, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas to Everett (Bud) & Wilma Reid. He was the second of nine children. Everett graduated high in 1968 in Bellflower, California. After high school he worked various...
Arthur Fajardo
Apr 24, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Arthur P. Fajardo of California on April 24, 2022, at the age of 84. Arthur was born on March 24, 1938. A viewing will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Church in Safford with the funeral service...
Paul Anderson
Apr 23, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Paul Anderson Jr., of Bylas, Arizona on April 23, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born in Bylas, Arizona to Maggie Rope & Paul Anderson Sr. on June 6, 1948. A Wake will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m....
Bailey Stauffer
Apr 22, 2022
Bailey Low Stauffer Bailey Low Stauffer entered into rest on April 22, 2022, at his home in Safford Arizona. He was born December 31, 1947, in Milford, Utah. His parents were Delmar & Elizabeth Stauffer, also known as DB and Sister Beth. Bailey was the second of four children. Bailey graduated from Safford High School in 1965, and after high...
Katherine Zaye
Apr 18, 2022
Ms. Katherine Zaye peacefully entered eternal rest on April 18, 2022, at the Haven of Safford in Safford, Arizona. Katherine was born on May 5, 1967. A Wake will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Hinton residence in Bylas. The Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 26th at Our Savior's Lutheran...
Marla Wright
Apr 15, 2022
It is with great sorrow and much love that we announce the passing into eternity of Marla Kempton Wright at the age of 74. Marla was born on June 28, 1947, in Safford Arizona, to Lamar Curtis Kempton & Lois Foutz Kempton with siblings Wiley, Gene, Lorraine, Bob, Alvin, Rodney, and Brent. Marla grew up in Eden, AZ and graduated...
Alberta Sanchez
Apr 15, 2022
Alberta K. Sanchez was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She entered eternal life on April 15, 2022, at the age of 91. Celebrating many years of religious life in the congregation of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bylas, AZ. She was born August 17, 1930, in Bylas, AZ, the loving daughter of Ella and William Kindelay....
Jacquelyn Walton
Apr 15, 2022
In Loving Memory Jacquelyn Renee Walker, age 57, born in Safford, Arizona, entered enteral rest on April 15, 2022. Jacquelyn was born on December 15, 1964, and spent her younger years in Lincoln, Illinois, where she was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She met her husband of 25 years, Jimmy Walker, after moving back to Safford where they together...
