Obituaries

Jan 15, 2026

Jan 15, 2026

Jan 14, 2026

Jan 14, 2026

Jan 14, 2026

LJ Martin passed away peacefully at his home in Prescott, Arizona, on January 14, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 84.

The world has lost a gifted storyteller, prolific author, and creative force. Born Larry Jay Martin in Bakersfield, California, an oil and agricultural town he often referenced in his writing, he was raised there and...

Jan 13, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 11, 2026

Larry Michael Wittal passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026 at the age of 81. He leaves behind a sister Joyce, three nieces and three nephews. Larry served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1986. He was proud of his service to our country and continued to wear his uniform with pride at Veterans’ services...

Jan 10, 2026

Jan 8, 2026

Bill Lange, age 71, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He lived an amazing life with ups and downs. He was an adventurer who traveled the United States on his Harley. Bill loved his family and friends, and his life with his partner Sarah Nilsson. He cherished his sobriety of 18 years.

He is survived by his...

Jan 7, 2026

Jan 7, 2026

Jan 7, 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Shirley Lorette, 98, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 in Chino Valley, Arizona. Born on May 4, 1927 in South Lyndeboro, New Hampshire, Shirley lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family, creativity, and a vivacious spirit.

In 1963, Shirley and her husband Fredrick E. Lorette made a bold move from New Hampshire to Mayer, Arizona....

Jan 5, 2026

Thomas Franklin Bates was born September 9, 1931 and passed away January 5, 2025 at The Margaret T. Morris Center surrounded by his family.

Tom was born in Lansing, Michigan to Thomas Francis Bates and Marie Rollenhagen Bates. He graduated from JW Sexton High School in 1949. While there he met his future wife Joan Furlong, who he married in 1952...

Jan 4, 2026

Mary Wagner April 5, 1929-January 4, 2026. Since her arrival in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 5, 1929, Mary Wagner has charmed generations of friends and family with her sunny personality and kindness. She grew up in that prairie town, the daughter of a railroad engineer and a homemaker, Fred and Ivy Gustin. With one older brother Bill Gustin, she danced...

Jan 4, 2026

Curt Sather, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, mentor, friend, and colleague, passed away on January 4th 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by faith, service, adventure, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well‑being of others.

Born with a heart for helping people, Curt lived his life guided by compassion, purpose, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Whether offering...

Jan 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026