Obituaries

Oct 14, 2026

Oct 14, 2026

Oct 10, 2026

William Harold “Bill” Tompkins entered eternal rest on October 10, 2026, at his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was 71 years old.

Bill was born on October 23, 1954, in central Illinois and later worked and lived in Chicago. In 1994, he moved to Arizona to pursue an education and became a journeyman gunsmith. He taught gunsmithing at Yavapai College....

Oct 8, 2026

With heavy hearts and a lifetime of wonderful memories, Kay Wetzler and her family share the unexpected passing of her beloved husband, Dave, on October 8, 2026, at the age of 80.

Dave was one of those people who brought energy, laughter, and a little mischief wherever he went. A fun-loving jokester with a quick wit and generous heart, he loved...

Oct 6, 2026

Oct 5, 2026

A free spirit and upstanding member of RWC, and founder of PIMP Co. A computer genius and mechanically inclined, loved to work on cars, especially older models. He was a handyman and could fix anything, since he was a young boy. Even though you’re gone, we will forever hear “Avo get the hammer”. A fast-food junkie, while in Chicago a...

Oct 5, 2026

Jerry Ray Thornberry, of Chino Valley, passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on June 30, 1944, in Sullivan, Indiana, and will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose kindness and warmth left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

Jerry lived a life marked by service, learning,...

Oct 5, 2026

Sep 29, 2026

Donald Paul Hessenaur went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 29, 2026 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on May 10, 1939 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to Marjorie and Howard Hessenaur. He grew up in Canada and then moved to the U.S. when he went to college in 1963. Don attended Northrop Institute of...

Sep 27, 2026

Sep 27, 2026

Sep 26, 2026

Sep 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Helen Davis

Helen Davis passed away on September 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories that will never be forgotten.

Helen was a strong-willed woman who could be stubborn when she believed she was right—but that determination was part of what made her so special. She was supportive, loving, funny, and always willing to...

Sep 22, 2026

Stella Jean Bradeen, age 80, of Glendale, Arizona passed away peacefully on September 22 2026.

Born March 12 1946, Stella was the youngest of 3 children (George, Anna, Stella) of Georgia Boldorac (Popescu, Tintoi) (1912-1999)

and George Popescu (1910-1945). Stella resided in Prescott Valley, Arizona. After her husband Fred Bradeen passed in 2017, she relocated to Glendale, Arizona.

Stella was born in Chicago,...

Sep 20, 2026

Vandalyah (Van) Rhodes was taken home by her Lord on September 20, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1929, to Noah Orval and Ruby (Upchurch) Ford in Hazel, Oklahoma.

Van grew up on a farm in the southeastern part of Arkansas. She went to nursing school in Little Rock, AR. She moved to Prescott, AZ, in 1955. She met her...

Sep 19, 2026

Sep 18, 2026

An angel in life, Yvonne Carole O'Connor, 84, of Prescott, Arizona, returned home to Heaven on Friday, September 18, 2026. At the moment of her passing, her devoted husband of almost 60 years, Kenneth DeWayne O'Connor, was right by her side.

An immensely kind and compassionate soul, Yvonne was born on October 3, 1941, in Highmore, South Dakota, the third of...

Sep 11, 2026

Janet was born in Columbus, Georgia, to James Herbert Allen and Olla McOsker Allen. Janet died September 11, 2026, after many delightful years in Prescott.

As a young teen Janet with her family to Tennessee, graduating from Mississippi Women’s University in the 1960s. She moved to Los Angeles and began her working career which covered various areas of interest. Beginning in...

Sep 11, 2026

Sep 11, 2026

Linda Sue Farrer

Linda was born in Champayne, IL to Louise and Wells Farrer. She suffered her whole life with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) so Linda's journey through life was nothing short of extraordinary. She could swear the paint off the walls due to teaching for 30 years; some of which were spent teaching criminals. She was funny, crude and...