Russell C. Porterfield, age 91, passed away January 29, 2019 in Youngtown, Arizona. Russell was born May 18, 1927 in Traer, Kansas to Clark and Viera Porterfield. He served in he U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force. During his life time Russell worked as a Radio Newscaster and entrepreneur. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Wickenburg. Services will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Faith Baptist Church with military honors and interment will follow at a later date at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.