Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Wickenburg, Arizona

June Kennedy

June Kennedy

Jul 23, 2020

Kennedy, 92, of My Father's Ranch, Wickenburg, Arizona, formerly of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020.June was born in Van, Pa on July 5, 1928, the daughter the late Byrdie Warren. She graduated from Cranberry High School and Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing. June worked for the Oil City Hospital for 25 years, primarily in general...

Jacqui Collier-Lyng

Jacqui Collier-Lyng

Jul 23, 2020

Long time Wickenburg resident Jacqui Collier-Lyng passed away July 23, 2020 at Del Webb Hospital. She worked for years at Danny's Jewelry, repairing jewelry and making custom pieces. Later she was employed with the Wickenburg School district as a teacher's aide at the high school and discovered her passion for working with young people. After completing her degree in secondary...

Ann Miller

Ann Miller

Jul 23, 2020

Ann Glover Miller, age 80, passed away on July 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Ann was born March 11, 1940 in Easton, Pennsylvania to Charles and Sadie Glover. She married Gene A. Miller on June 22, 1957 in Forks Township, PA. Ann was a mother and a homemaker raising 3 children: Eugene, Virginia, and Peter. She...

Philip Socwell

Philip Socwell

Jul 15, 2020

Philip Bruce Socwell, known as Phil by all, died in his home in Wickenburg, Arizona. He was 76 years old and died surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Philip was born April 11, 1944 in Janesville, Wisconsin. He grew up in Fall River, Wisconsin and attended high school there. He enlisted in the Army and served in the 14th...

Kathleen Moore

Kathleen Moore

Jul 8, 2020

Kathleen (Kathy) E. Moore, was an Arizona pioneer woman, schoolteacher, mentor to many, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 after getting the chance to visit with many of her family members.Kathy was born on New Year's Day 1932 in Prescott, Arizona to Minnie Mae Sorrells Davis and Boyd A....

Leonard White

Leonard White

Jul 8, 2020

Leonard (Lew) Edward White passed at home in Congress on July 8th, 2020 at the age of 87. Leonard was born in Schuyler, Nebraska March 12th, 1933. Lew entered the Navy October 11th, 1951 and served during the Korean War on the USS Montague, discharging on November 11th, 1955. Lew was a jack of all trades. He retired from Wickenburg...

George Deering

George Deering

Jul 7, 2020

George W. Deering, 68, of Wickenburg, AZ, passed away suddenly on July 7, 2020. George was born in Seattle, Washington, where he resided most of his life. He worked with his father in construction, and picked up the valuable skills needed to build a beautiful home on Puget Sound in Port Ludlow, WA. George loved nature and enjoyed a wide...

William Cavin

William Cavin

Jul 4, 2020

William Ollie Cavin, born September 1, 1932, died peacefully at home on July 4, 2020 with his daughters by his side. Bill was born in Phoenix and raised in Scottsdale. As a young man Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean War. After the war Bill returned home to Arizona where he...

Merel Jackson

Merel Jackson

Jun 20, 2020

Clarence Merel Jackson passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Merel was the youngest of eight children born to Enoch Winchester Jackson and Mary Louise Jackson on February 14, 1939 in Eckley, Colorado. Merel was a Husband, Father and Great-Grandfather and Uncle. He was a dedicated Marine and Ironworker. Besides Colorado, he lived in California, Wyoming and Washington before settling...

Ann Brubaker

Ann Brubaker

Jun 11, 2020

Obituary, Ann BrubakerAnn Brubaker, 84, passed away with her husband and daughters by her side on June 11, 2020. Born Katherine Ann Dumond, to Elmer and Cleo (Gribble) Dumond, of Lancaster, Texas, on August 26, 1935. Ann had three siblings, Robert, William and Shelly. She lived in the Dallas area until the age of 19 and graduated from Woodrow Wilson...

Viva Ed

Viva Ed

May 31, 2020

Viva Lee B. EdMarch 29, 1938 - May 31, 2020Viva Lee B. (McCarty) Ed of Livingston, Texas entered peacefully into eternal rest May 31, 2020 at her winter quarters at Escapees North Ranch, Congress, Arizona at the age of 82. Viva Lee is survived by her husband Robert C. Ed of Livingston; children Bryan R. (Julie) Ed of Waco, Texas;...

Helen Ferrin

Helen Ferrin

May 26, 2020

Helen Ann Hotle Ferrin, lately of Glendale, Arizona, lost her long battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease on May 26, 2020. She was 76.Born and raised in Piedmont, California, Helen was the daughter of the late Robert and Arline Hotle. She was preceded in death in 2016 by her beloved husband of 50 years, Ross Ferrin.Helen loved her family, she loved...

Lon McDermott

Lon McDermott

May 26, 2020

Wickenburg - Lon Raymond McDermott, age 87, of Wickenburg, Arizona passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020. He was born July 11, 1932 at St. Joseph Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona to Arthur T. and Helen O'Sullivan McDermott. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Joan D. McDermott, his former wife, Paulie DeVoe, sons Stephen (Diny) Henderson, NV.; Thomas (Cathy), Chandler;...

George Wilkins

George Wilkins

May 21, 2020

George Edward Wilkins was born March 15, 1933 in Salem Illinois to B.B. and Mame Wilkins.When George was 8 years old the family moved to Prescott, Arizona. He grew up a cowboy, while also learning the carpenter trade from his father.While in high school he met a new girl, Vivian Seaman, who had moved up from Phoenix, and they fell...

Della Petersen

Della Petersen

May 21, 2020

Della Mae PetersenDecember 21, 1946 - May 21, 2020Della Mae Petersen, age 73, was born in Vandalia, Illinois on December 21, 1946 and went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Az.Della was the daughter of Reverend Marvin and Christine Elam. She graduated in 1964 from Wickenburg High School, and married Paul...

George Cartwright

George Cartwright

May 18, 2020

George "Al" Cartwright, age 84, passed away at his home on May 18, 2020 in Sun City West, Arizona. Al was born January 23, 1936 in Benito, Manitoba, Canada to George & Elsie Cartwright. He attended schools and later entered the banking industry where he worked as a banker most of his life. He and wife Davalee came to Arizona...

Robert Woodall

Robert Woodall

May 10, 2020

Robert Alan Woodall (Bob), 71, of Wickenburg, AZ, died on May 10, 2020 in his sleep. Bob is survived by wife Marjorie F. Woodall, son Robert L. Woodall of Henderson, NV, and daughter Joanna K. Perkins of New Mexico and his cat Jack who traveled with him to Arizona. Bob's grandchildren are Sundee and Colton Perkins, Dustin Woodall, Stephanie Woodall...

Margie Tuff

Margie Tuff

May 6, 2020

Margie Ann Tuff, age 65, passed away on May 6, 2020 in Laveen, Arizona. Margie was born August 14, 1954 in Centerville, Iowa to Edison & Ruth Van Antwerp. She was raised on the family farm and attended schools there in Centerville. She married Terrence L. Tuff and they later made their home in Circle City, Arizona. Terry was a...

Frank Schaefer

Frank Schaefer

May 1, 2020

Frank J. Schaefer, age 78, passed away on May 1, 2020 in Wickenburg, Arizona. Frank was born in New York City to John Schaefer and Ann Evanko Schaefer. He served in the U.S. Navy and later began working at the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant in California. He worked as an Instrument Technician. Frank was active in the community and...

Phyllis John

Phyllis John

May 1, 2020

Phyllis Jeanette St. John, age 74, passed away on May 1, 2020 in Congress, Arizona. Phyllis was born in Sacramento, California to Arthur and Phyllis Van Hultan. She worked as a computer programer for years. She and husband Fred came to Arizona in 1998 settling in North Ranch. Phyllis will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived...

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