Local Obituaries for Families in Sedona and surrounding areas.
Jacqueline Frances Thomas
Oct 3, 2022
Jacqueline Frances Thomas passed away on October 3rd, 2022 at the age of 94. She had been a resident of Sedona since 1957 and witnessed many changes over the decades. Over the last few years, she was at a senior living apartment in the Village of Oak Creek.
Jackie was born September 5th, 1928 in Los Angeles, California. As a young...
James Iran Tanis
Sep 30, 2022
James Iran Tanis died in his home in Sedona, Arizona peacefully on Sept. 30, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Jim was born Oct. 8, 1934 in Zeeland, Michigan and attended Michigan Tech University class of 1957 with a BS in Geological Engineering and 1958 with a MS in Geophysical Engineering, then continued his education at the University of Utah with a...
Richard Louis Dobrez
Sep 27, 2022
With great sadness we announce that Richard (Rick) Louis Dobrez, son of John and Joan Dobrez died at home in Sedona, Arizona on September 27, 2022. Rick was 66 years old, a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He left behind many family members and friends who love him dearly.
Rick was a loving, thoughtful, selfless person and has touched many lives...
John Paul Scott, Jr.
Sep 21, 2022
John "Johnny" Paul Scott, Jr., 81, passed away on September 21, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. John was born on December 13, 1940 in Jerome, Arizona to John Paul Scott, Sr. and Genevieve D'Arcy Scott. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister Janet (Scott) Moore. He is survived by his sister...
Keith Harrison Cowgill
Sep 3, 2022
The family of Keith Harrison Cowgill, 77, of Sedona, is saddened to announce he passed away with family by his side on Sept. 3, 2022.
Keith was born on Sept. 15, 1942, in Basin, Wyo., to William "Bill" and Nell (Nicholson) Cowgill, the fourth of four children. His eldest sister, Elizabeth, passed away in infancy and his brother, Ed, passed away...
Joyce Jordan Harris
Aug 30, 2022
Joyce Harris was born to James and Edith Jordan on October 22, 1943, in Bessemer, AL. She died at home in Sedona, AZ, on August 30, 2022, at 78 years of age.
Joyce was the third eldest of six siblings, Shirley Chandler, Billy Jordan, Jimmy Jordan, Danny Jordan and Joe Jordan. Shortly after her birth in Alabama, Joyce’s family moved to...
Mary Vernon Alford
Aug 26, 2022
Beloved wife, mother and aunt, Mary Vernon Alford died on August 26, 2022 in Sedona, AZ. She was born on January 29, 1933, in Santa Ana, CA, to John Johnson Vernon and Mildred Naomi Austin Vernon. She grew up in Santa Ana and graduated from Santa Ana High School and Santa Ana College. Santa Ana was also where she met...
Ginger Tautkus Willetts
Aug 24, 2022
Ginger S. Tautkus Willetts
September 21, 1957 - August 24, 2022
A kind and gentle soul left us on August 24, 2022 shortly after a diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer.
Born in Van Nuys, California to Don and Shirley Tautkus, Ginger grew up in Tujunga, La Crescenta, and La Canada (California) and graduated from La Canada High School in 1975. Ginger briefly attended Pasadena...
Eva Maxine Vaitkus
Aug 20, 2022
Eva Vaitkus born Nov. 10, 1927 in Rea, Missouri passed away Aug. 20, 2022. Eva was a resident of Sedona since 1977 and co-founder of the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society. She is survived by her daughter Cary Vaitkus of Sedona, David Vaitkus (Margaret) of Idaho, Jan Vaitkus (Janice) of California. Grandsons Jon Vaitkus (Katie) of California and Joey Vaitkus (Lindsay)...
James Leahy
Jul 28, 2022
James (Jim) Leahy of Sedona, Arizona passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 82. Jim died peacefully at home with his beloved wife of 53 years, Mariann, at his side.  Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 22, 1940 to Irish immigrant parents. He received a B.A. in History and Social Science from St. Mary's...
Margaret Mary Sokol
Jun 27, 2022
Marge Sokol, a resident of Sedona Winds since March 2020, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 27th with her daughter, Cynthia by her side. She was 94 years old. No formal services will be held in Sedona, as Marge wanted to be celebrated by her friends and family here with a toast on her upcoming birthday, July 18th. ...
Nancy Louise Rhodes
May 24, 2022
Nancy Louise Rhodes, 61, daughter of Rhea Louise Wilson Rhodes and John Buetler Rhodes, passed away in her Sedona, Arizona home on May 24, 2022. Nancy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah September 27, 1960. She was welcomed by her older brother, John Blair Rhodes. Growing up Nancy lived in Salt Lake City and Kanab, Utah, as well as...
Patricia Pelter Foster
May 24, 2022
Patricia Pelter Foster, age 93, passed away on May 24th at Sedona Winds Assisted Living in Sedona, AZ. Patricia was born February 19th, 1929 in Ludington, Michigan, the daughter of the late Ivan and Grace Pelter. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Donald, in 2018 and her son, Douglas, in 2012. She is survived...
James W Mcinnis
Apr 30, 2022
James Walter McInnis was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 5, 1932. Jim led a happy loving childhood as the youngest of five boys followed 12 years later by his sister. James passed away peacefully in Sedona, Arizona surrounded by family on April 30, 2022. He was 89 years old. Jim is survived by his wife Kristine and five children:...
Janell Lynne Surber
Apr 3, 2022
Janell Lynne Robb-Mahaffey Surber was born in Albion, Nebraska on September 10, 1947, to parents Shirley Wallick and Forest Robb. She grew up in Augusta, Kansas and graduated from Augusta High School in 1965. She completed cosmetology school and met future husband, Vernie Surber, while he competed in various skeet shooting competitions at the gun club managed by her stepfather,...
Thomas Michael Harasha
Mar 16, 2022
Thomas M. Harasha of Sedona, Arizona passed away on Wednesday March 16, 2022 at the age of 71 after being diagnosis with Glioblastoma. Tom served in the 2nd Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps from 1969 through 1974. He quickly achieved the rank of Sergeant and was a radio operator for his platoon. He was awarded many medals...
Harlan Gregg Buttrill
Jan 28, 2022
Harlan Gregg Buttrill of Sedona Arizona passed Friday, January 28, 2022 at the age of 72.  He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Ollie Buttrill and father, Henry Burns Buttrill.  In keeping with Texas tradition, everyone was known by their middle name – Gregg, Ollie, Burns.  Gregg served in the military for a few years in his 20’s and later...
Rhea Louise Rhodes
Jan 27, 2022
Rhea Louise Wilson Rhodes peacefully passed to her heavenly home January 27, 2022, in Sedona, Arizona. Rhea, daughter of Rose Mildred Taylor Wilson and Joel Ricks Wilson, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 22, 1925. Rhea was the second child and second daughter in a family of six children: three boys and three girls.
Rhea graduated from East High...
Nancy Simley
Jan 5, 2022
Nancy Ann Simley January 19, 1933 - January 5, 2022  Nancy Ann Simley, 88, was called home by our Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was born January 19, 1933 in San Diego, California to Courtney and Margaret Belcher.  Nan grew up in San Diego, attending Herbert Hoover High School. She met her future husband James Auld Simley at...
Richard Austin Earl
Dec 17, 2021
Richard Austin Earl, 86, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on December 17, 2021 at his home at the Verde Valley Manor in Cottonwood. He was born July 31, 1935 in New Milford, Connecticut to Ivan and Grace Earl and was the youngest of 11 boys and 2 sisters with one younger sister. Richard moved...
