Local Obituaries for Families in Sedona and surrounding areas.
James Mager
Aug 27, 2020
James Mager 89, formerly of Sedona, AZ and Crown Point, IN passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020. Jim was preceded in death by his much adored wife Valerie. He is survived by his loving daughter Karen (Patrick) Hearne of McKinney, TX, loving son Michael (Mary Church) Mager of Seattle, WA, cherished granddaughter Stacy (Mike) Howlett of Chicago, IL, loving...
William 'Bill' Blanchard
Jun 30, 2020
William “Bill” Blanchard, beloved Sedona resident, passed away on 06/30/2020, at the age of 91. Bill was born in Riverside, California January 11th, 1929. He and his wife Lorraine moved to Sedona in 1955 from Arcadia, California. At that time Sedona’s population was only about 400 people and consisted of mostly cattle ranches and orchards. Bill’s love for Sedona began...
William 'Bill' Stonecipher
Jun 29, 2020
Dr. William Curtis Stoneciper left this world at his home in Camp Verde, Arizona, on June 29th, 2020, to be in the arms of Jesus.
Bill was husband to his loving wife, Helen for 29 years wonderful years. Leaves behind 6 children; Cindy, Rhonda, Lori, Lana, Jill and Curtis, 3 step-children; Stacey, Shannon and was preceded in death by Eric; many...

Janice Lee Cordner
May 29, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Janice Lee Cordner announce her passing on May 29, 2020 in Cottonwood, Arizona.
An accomplished artist with a focus on digital and graphic design, through her firm, Sedona Design Studio, Janice designed some of the most interesting websites for local businesses including Northern Arizona University, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Page Spring Cellars, Sedona...
Jacqueline Yvonne Noack
May 25, 2020
Jacqueline Yvonne (Jungnitsch) Noack passed away Monday, May 25th, 2020at the age of 91, in Cottonwood, Arizona. She is preceded in death by herparents, Henry and Clara Jungnitsch, brother K Mark Jungnitsch, and sisterBeverly Stillings and Valerie Moy and her husband, Dale "Snook" Noack.She is survived by her daughter and son-in law Douglas & Susan Bridgedaughter and son-in-law Mike &...
Emile 'Milo' Petit
May 7, 2020
Emile, (his friends called him Milo) was born in Noumea, New Caledonia, a small island in the South Pacific on August 13, 1927. After his education he served in the French Army and spent considerable time in Vietnam and his love of Vietnamese food never left him. He remained a connoisseur of fine cuisine his entire life. After his discharge...
Walter Fasching
Apr 24, 2020
Walter Fasching, 95, passed away on April 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Christa.He was born in Vienna, Austria. He worked for GE in Cincinnati for 30 years before retiring to Sedona in 1987.He loved his Jeep trips and flying his model airplanes. He was an outstanding photographer.A celebration of life will be held at a...
Edward Lynn Dison
Apr 21, 2020
Edward Lynn Dison, age 64, passed away Tuesday April 21,2020. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Dison, Sons Edward Dison jr and Shaun Dison, Daughters Natasha Dison and Aimee Poppert, Grandsons Chase Dison and Rylan Silver, Brothers Paul Dison and Robert Dison. Ed was so loved by many and will live on in our hearts forever, he will truly...
Eugene 'Gene' Snyder
Mar 28, 2020
He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Snyder; children Gwen (Dean) Campbell, Jordan (Theresa) Snyder, Lynne (Aaron Zaber) Snyder, Nikki (Bill) Metakes; grandchildren Justin, Alison, Eileen; and loving uncle to many.
He was preceded in death by parents Bessie and William Snyder; sister Phyllis B. Wolov; brother-in-law Harold Wolov; sister-in-law Elizabeth W. Smith.
Growing up in Philadelphia, he was a first...
Linda A Colodner
Mar 28, 2020
Cottonwood resident Linda Ann (Shaefer) Colodner passed away peacefully from cancer on March 28,2020. She is survived by her son Stephen J. Colodner, her brother-in-law Charles (Esther) Colodner ofGilbert, AZ, nieces, nephews and two cousins. Linda was active in many organizations in the VerdeValley since she moved to Cottonwood from New Jersey in 2005. Known as Chaya Miriam, she was...
Kelly Lynn Hughes
Mar 21, 2020
Kelly Lynn Hughes, 41, of Cottonwood, Arizona, died March 21, 2020 in a tragic accident while paddleboarding on the Verde River in Clarkdale, Arizona. She left this world to soon doing exactly what she loved, being active and enjoying nature.
Kelly was born in Howell, Michigan on July 3, 1978. She attended primary and secondary school in Michigan and Ohio and...
David Lee Henrickson
Mar 15, 2020
David Lee Henrickson was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 13, 1937 to the late Ralph and Helen Henrickson. He grew up in the Valley of the Sun and graduated from West High School in Phoenix, AZ in 1955.Dave attended General Motors Institute in Flint Michigan for two years and then transferred to ASU. He earned his Bachelor of Science...
Janet Audrey Egan
Mar 1, 2020
Janet Audrey Egan was born in Chicago on August 15, 1930 and passed away on March 1, 2020, at home, in Sedona, with her children by her side. Jan moved to Sedona with her husband, Jack, in 1985. She was employed by the Sedona Elks Lodge for 27 years and retired in 2012. Jack preceded her in death in 1990. ...
Jacqueline Elizabeth Brotz
Feb 28, 2020
Jacqueline E. Brotz of Sedona, Arizona passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020. She was 63 years old.Born June 2, 1956, in Sheboygan, Jacqueline was the daughter of Frank M. and Helen R. Brotz. She grew up in Sheboygan.Jacqueline attended grade school at St. Clement in Sheboygan, followed by Emma Willard preparatory school in Troy, New York, and went on...
Marianne Lieurance
Feb 2, 2020
Marianne Lieurance, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at her home in Sedona, Arizona. Preceded by her parents, Frederick & Dorothy, & first born son, Jamie. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim, her sons, Richard & Robert, daughter-in-law Karen, and her 3 granddaughters, Madi, Jacqueline, & Caroline. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado in April 1930. Her...
John Barnett Benzel
Jan 28, 2020
John Barnett Benzel, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Sedona, AZ on the morning of January 28, 2020.
Born March 7, 1938 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Alex and Gertrude Benzel, John grew up in Glenwood Springs the son of a sheep rancher and homemaker. He spent much of his childhood on the family ranch in Rifle and at...
Sevio Serna
Jan 28, 2020
Sevio Serna was born December 8, 1963 to Eu Sevio Serna and Carol Rydberg and went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 28, 2020. Sevio was born in silver city New Mexico and then As a young child, moved with his family to Northern California and then in the 1976 the family moved to Cottonwood Arizona where...