Obituaries

William Philip Newton

William Philip Newton

Feb 9, 2026

William (Bill) Philip Newton, 82, from Prescott, AZ passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026.

Bill was a Navy veteran who served his country as a pilot from 1968 - 1978. After leaving the military he and his family moved to Prescott in 1979 when Bill started his career as a commercial pilot. He retired as a Captain from America West...

William Lane Smyer

William Lane Smyer

Feb 9, 2026

William “Lane” Smyer was born March 16, 1986, in Deming, New Mexico, to Richard and Janet Smyer.

He moved with his parents and siblings to Prescott, Arizona, at the age of 2, when his parents purchased the Prescott Livestock Auction. Lane grew up helping his parents at the salebarn and on the ranch. He was a great Cowboy and great with...

Lora-Lee Stensby

Lora-Lee Stensby

Feb 6, 2026

Lora-Lee Stensby, a wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in hospice care following a brief illness. Her passing came just three days after the death of her devoted husband, Dennis Stensby — a testament to their deep and enduring bond.

Born in Florida on December 14, 1951, Lora-Lee spent her early years in the Sunshine State...

Dennis David Stensby

Dennis David Stensby

Feb 3, 2026

Dennis was born on December 5, 1949, in New Rockford, North Dakota.

Dennis passed away on February 3, 2026, in Prescott, Arizona. Just three days later, his beloved wife, Cookie Stensby, passed away on February 6, 2026. Their close passing reflects a deep sadness for such a great loss for our family.

Dennis was a proud graduate of Minot High School, Class...

Nellie F Gaitan

Nellie F Gaitan

Feb 1, 2026

Nellie Francis Arredondo Mancha Gaitan, age 88, was born on December 24, 1937, and passed away on February 1, 2026, in Prescott, Arizona.

Nellie, a native of Prescott Arizona was a devoted seamstress whose hands and heart were always at work for others. A woman of strong faith, she lived her life guided by love, humility, and service to others. Above...

Oneida Sue Pyeatt

Oneida Sue Pyeatt

Feb 1, 2026

Oneida Sue Pyeatt passed away February 1, 2026 at home at the age of 85. After attending high school at Abilene High in Texas, she attended and graduated from Abilene Christian College receiving her degree in secretarial training in 1962. She met CW, her husband-to-be, while at ACC. After graduation she moved to Tucson to work at Hughes Aircraft Company...

Keith Russell Francen

Keith Russell Francen

Jan 29, 2026

Keith Russell Francen, 63, of Mayer, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Philip and Marie Francen, Keith lived his life with a quiet strength, quirky sense of humor, and a deeply kind heart. He was someone who showed love through his actions by working hard, caring deeply, and being present in the moments...

Robert M Mezeske

Robert M Mezeske

Jan 27, 2026

 Robert M. MezeskeIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert M. Mezeske,owner of Car Care by Bob, who departed this life on January 27, 2026 at the age of ninety-two. Bob was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, remembered for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering generosity.

Born on December 17, 1933 in a small...

Sandra Dawn Stazenski

Sandra Dawn Stazenski

Jan 24, 2026

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt; Sandra Dawn Stazenski gained her angel wings on 1-24-26 and flew without hesitation into the arms of our loving savior Jesus Christ.

Sandy was born on 1-28-1948 in Marshal Minnesota and moved to Prescott as a young child in 1961. Sandy was a high school cheerleader and was a very skilled...