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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Jo Mullen
Dec 1, 2023
Jo Ann Mullen was born on October 31, 1933 to parents William S. Matlock & Lenvil Ora Kinsley Matlock in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. She passed away with loved ones by her side on December 1, 2023 at 90 years of age at Essential Care in Safford AZ.
Jo Ann grew up in New Mexico and graduated with her...
Carol Carrell
Nov 23, 2023
Carol Wilkerson-Carrell's birthplace was Mimbres, New Mexico, where she was born on December 27th, 1934, to Velma Lois McClane-Shelly and Worthington McKindree Shelley. Carol entered into rest on November 23, 2023 in Young, Arizona.
1952, Carol wedded Gordon Wilkerson, and they were blessed with three children-Daphene Wilkes (married to Robert Lewis), Keith Wilkerson (married to Leah Wilkerson), and Wordy...
Shirley Mills
Nov 22, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Shirley Weborg Mills passed away with her family by her side on November 22, 2023 at the age of 99.
Shirley was born on August 2, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to Irvin O. Weborg & Sarah H. Johnson-Weborg. Shirley was one of five children; John, Josephine, Ruth (all deceased), and survived by...
Victoria Rambler
Nov 13, 2023
Victoria Rambler, 73, of Bylas, Arizona passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona,. She was born on August 11, 1950 in Bylas, AZ to parents David Dan Goseyun, Sr. & Edna Wright & siblings Dempsey, Elesta, Hugent, Iza, Louise, David, and Angelina. Victoria married Irving Rambler, Sr, and they were blessed with 4 children; Tonya Renee, Irving...
James Whitmer
Nov 12, 2023
James Benjamin Whitmer Jr., 80, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Beckie, by his side, on November 12, 2023, in Central, AZ. Ben was born November 21, 1942 to James Benjamin Whitmer Sr. and Ruth Cheney Whitmer. He grew up in Central, AZ, attended and graduated from the Thatcher Schools. After graduating high school, he served in...
Joyce Ford
Nov 4, 2023
In Loving Memory of Joyce NellaVee Ford Joyce NellaVee Ford, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grand mother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on November 4, 2023, in Safford, AZ, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Poteet, TX on September 11, 1931, to Albert Clarence Thompson & Mamie Smith Thompson. Joyce graduated Valedictorian from Thatcher High School in...
Beverly Iske
Nov 1, 2023
Peacefully surrounded by her family, mom, Beverly Ann Iske, passed away on November 1, 2023 at the age of 87. Beverly was born on December 26, 1935 in Valeria, Iowa to parents Raymond Thomas & Edna DeReus Thomas with siblings Dorothy, James, Harold, Howard, Wilma, Melvin, Marvin, Helen, Coleen, and Sharon. Beverly graduated from Mingo High School and went on...
Orlando McBride
Oct 27, 2023
Orlando W. McBride, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 27, 2023, at the age of 78. Orlando was born on April 27, 1945 to Evelyn (Watson) and Orlando Sims McBride in Safford, Arizona. His siblings were Evelyn Joy Barnes and Larry Wimmer born to Ivan Wimmer...
Donald Thatcher
Oct 22, 2023
Donald Emanual Thatcher of Pima, Ariz., passed away, Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Mount Graham Regional Medical Center from a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79. Donald was born September 15, 1944, in Thatcher, Ariz., to goodly parents Alva Emanuel (Mannie) Thatcher and Doris Barney Thatcher. Donald always said, “I was born in Thatcher, grew up...
Bridget Blondet
Oct 22, 2023
On Sunday, October 22, 2023, our dear wife, mother, sister, and daughter, Bridget Blondet, went home to our Father and Savior. She was born on March 17, 1961, in Whittier, California in the county of Los Angeles to Janice Kaye York & Luis Jose Blondet, who both preceded her in death. Bridget was a fun loving and zany person who...
Joyce Larson
Oct 18, 2023
Norma Joyce Reed Larson was born March 2nd, 1931, in Safford, Arizona, at the house that her mother and grandmother lived in. She attended school in Safford and graduated from Safford High School in 1949. On June 1, 1950, she married Gene Robert Larson. They celebrated their 73rd anniversary this year. Joyce and Gene Robert were the parents of 6...
Velma Stringfellow
Oct 15, 2023
Velma "Irene" Stringfellow passed away at her home on October 15, 23, at the age of 94. She was born August 10, 1929, in Los Palomas, New Mexico to Eula Lee Swope & Prentice Jefferson Carter. On October 18, 1947, she married Alvin Lloyd Stringfellow in Hatch, New Mexico. They traveled between New Mexico and Arizona during their lifetime. Irene...
