Local Obituaries for Families in Sedona and surrounding areas.

Apr 5, 2026

Fred Shinn, born in Chicago to Frederick and Frances Shinn, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He spent his early childhood in Lake Wales, Florida, alongside his younger brothers, Doug and Brian.

A man of great intellect and service, Fred received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and his Master’s Degree in Finance from...

Mar 25, 2026

Eltina “Tina” Colleen Logan, age 74, transitioned to her heavenly home on the evening of March 25, 2026. She passed peacefully in her home at Haven of Sedona, surrounded by family as her favorite Bible passage, Psalm 23, was read aloud.

Tina was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in 1951 to Dora and Elton Taggart. She was raised in Oklahoma and Houston,...

Mar 24, 2026

Jennifer Wells Secker

January 7, 1942 - March 24, 2026

Sedona, Arizona

Jennifer Sue Secker, of Sedona, Arizona, formerly of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away at home on March 24th, 2026.

Jennifer, "Jenny," was born in St. Louis, MO, January 7th, 1942 to Dorothy and William (Bill) Wells. She grew up in Hannibal, MO with her brother Warren and sister Julie. After graduating from Hannibal Senior...

Mar 16, 2026

Feb 24, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

Dr. Roger Minear, an esteemed environmental chemist and longtime member of the American Chemical Society, passed away on February 14, 2026, after a short illness. His work helped shape modern understanding of aquatic chemistry and the chemical processes underlying drinking water purification.

He served for many years on the faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was recognized...

Feb 1, 2026

Mary Kay DePoe, of Sedona, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Mankato, Minnesota, in 1938 to Joseph and Monica Landkamer (Moran), Mary Kay devoted her life to service, education, and her family. She worked for more than 40 years with the Head Start program, serving as Center Director in...

Dec 27, 2025

Jim Secker, of Sedona, Arizona, formerly of Rogers, Arkansas, died suddenly on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born April 16, 1941, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Helen and Girard “Jerry” Secker.

Jim was raised on the family dairy farm alongside his older brother, Girard (“Gardy”), and younger sister, Susan. He relished telling stories about growing up on the farm, and those...

Dec 10, 2025

David Wesley Martin, a follower of Jesus for most of his life, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1938, in Huntington, Indiana, the first of seven children born to Norma (Brehm) and George Martin. He followed his parents’ example and graduated from Huntington University in 1960 with a Bachelor of...

Dec 5, 2025

Steve’s eyes would light up when talking about the 1956 Studebaker he restored. Classic cars were his first love. Studying ancient Egypt was another great passion. He enjoyed travel and history. Trips almost always included a museum or car show – even better if both!

Steve was born in Glendale, California, on January 17, 1942, to EV Holst and Bettie (Goodman)...

Nov 21, 2025

Harry W. Lumley, 78, died November 21 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, and in his youth, became the lead singer and organ player for the Lost Souls band. Lumley graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, and afterwards worked for the State of Kansas as Head of Information Resource Management until he began his State Department Foreign...

Oct 6, 2025

Faced with a diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) - David Jerome Branch reacted as he lived his life, with grace, courage and love. David, 71, of Sedona, AZ, succumbed to the illness Oct. 6 after a long and brave fight.

A native of Phoenix, David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling and friend to all...

Sep 30, 2025

Daniel Charles Holcomb, 83, of Sedona, Arizona, died peacefully at his home on Sept. 30, 2025. He is survived by his wife Paula, sons, Michael and his wife Suzanne, Christian and his wife Meagan, his stepsons, Mark McLean and his wife Alissa, and Lachlan McLean and his wife Carolyn, and seven grandchildren.

Daniel was born on March 26, 1942, in the...

Sep 26, 2025

Ernesto Cortez was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. He passed away surrounded by his family at the Flagstaff Hospital on the evening of September 26, 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife, Martina Diaz and step-son Fernando Diaz, and Step-daughters Alondra Diaz and Luz Del Carmen Diaz.

Ernesto emigrated to the United States to Sedona, Az 20 years ago. He...

Sep 21, 2025

Devin Mikles MD, 75, passed away at his home in Sedona at 3:40 pm on September 21, 2025. Devin lived bravely with Parkinson’s disease for over 23 years. Ultimately his body betrayed him but his disease was never able to steal his love and light. Devin dedicated his life in service to care for the physical bodies, minds and spirits...

Sep 19, 2025

Teresa (Terry) Louise Wiencek, 66, of Sedona, passed away on Friday, September 19th, 2025. Terry spent 44 years married to her devoted husband Dan living a life of adventure and happiness. Terry was born in Huntsville, Alabama, but lived the majority of her life in Southern California and Powell, Ohio, where she and Dan raised their family. 

Terry was an ambitious...

Sep 10, 2025

From Marty Chanik, on behalf of The Golden Eagles:

It is my sad duty to inform you that in the early morning of Wednesday, 10 September 2025, Golden Eagle CDR Lewis E. “Jumper” HOYT, USNR (Ret), made his Last Take Off in Sedona, AZ, with his wife Nancy by his side. Jumper was 82 years of age.

To be very clear to...

Sep 9, 2025

Dusty Shyenne Johnson, born 11/23/1983 passed away in Prescott, AZ on 09/08/2025.

Sep 8, 2025

Marie Colette Ward, known to all as Colette, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 8, 2025, at her home in Prescott, Arizona, at the age of 91. Born on February 11, 1934, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Alice and Fred Speitel, Colette’s life was defined by her boundless love, deep convictions, and unwavering commitment to her family and...

Sep 8, 2025

Sedona, AZ (Formerly of Peoria, IL) – With grace and peace, Mary Ann Peterson, 83, entered eternal rest on September 8th in Sedona, Arizona.

Mary Ann was a woman of deep faith, strong character, and a generous heart. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Christopher Peterson; her parents, Adolph and Eve Schmidt; and her sister, Carol Ehni. She...