Local Obituaries for Families in Sedona and surrounding areas.
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...
Patricia Jean Kreller
Dec 5, 2021
Patricia Jean Martin was born July 13, 1930 in Washington, Pennsylvania. Always the tomboy, she loved fishing, riding motorcycles and eventually flying her airplane. She married Robert Roy Kreller on September 30, 1949. Pat and Bob had 3 beautiful children. They moved from Pennsylvania to Colorado, then Montana, finally retiring in Arizona. Patricia loved the Lord and has instilled in...
Peggy Ward Macmillan
Nov 10, 2021
“Life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel the way with us. So be swift to love, and make haste to be kind”
Peggy Ward MacMillan, 87, of Sedona, AZ, beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021 at her home after a long...
Phillip Earl England
Nov 1, 2021
Phillip (“Phil”) Earl England, 83, of Camp Verde, Arizona passed away in his home in Camp Verde on November 1, 2021.Phil was born on November 21, 1937 in Van Meter, Iowa to Earl and Irene England. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State Teacher’s College and attended the University of Iowa for his Master’s Degree. Phil also received his...
Giacomo 'Jack' Joseph Zaccaria
Oct 22, 2021
Giacomo (Jack) Joseph Zaccaria
November 5, 1933 - October 22, 2021
Jack J. Zaccaria, 87 of Cornville, Arizona passed away after a long illness on October 22, 2021 with his wife and family at his side.
Jack was born at home – in a cold-water flat – in Union City, New Jersey to parents Rosalia and Giacomo. He graduated from County College...
Sylvia Ossa
Sep 23, 2021
Sylvia L. Ossa 78, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Jan. 18, 1943 and passed Sept.23,2021, in Sedona. She visited from New York in the 80's and fell in love with Sedona & moved here soon thereafter. She loved her dogs Daisy & Chica. She will be missed. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents Julio & Lily Ossa and...
Norman Laduke
Sep 21, 2021
Norman Lee LaDuke, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Sedona, Arizona on September 21, 2021. He was born on June 17, 1937 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a business owner and custom computer software programmer. He loved to play golf and sing. He was the choral director...
