Obituaries

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...

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...

Eugene Edward Zimmerman

Eugene Edward Zimmerman

Jan 24, 2026

Eugene Edward Zimmerman, otherwise known as Gene, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in Prescott Arizona. Born on January 29, 1933, in Highland Park, Michigan, Gene lived a long and happy life to the age of 92.

Gene is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Joan Elaine Zimmerman. Their enduring marriage is a testament to their unwavering commitment...

Reinhold Gerhard Link

Reinhold Gerhard Link

Jan 23, 2026

Reinhold Gerhard Link, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Prescott, Arizona. He was born in Villingen, Germany, to Alfred and Teresia (Ott) Link. In 1958, he immigrated to the United States, settled in Dayton, Ohio, and later became a U.S. citizen. In Dayton he met his wife, Ruth (LaPorte) Link, who survives him, and enjoyed an...

Patricia Belle Rezek

Patricia Belle Rezek

Jan 22, 2026

Patricia Belle Rezek passed away in the afternoon of January 22nd, 2026, at the YRMC East campus hospital.

Patricia was born on March 20th, 1941, in Los Angeles, California as an only child to her parents Clyde and Catherine Lusk. Patricia lived in California with her husband Raymond and her 4 children for almost 60 years. She later retired to Prescott...

Jeanette Herman

Jeanette Herman

Jan 22, 2026

Jeanette Herman passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 94 in Prescott, AZ. She was born September 22, 1931 to H. Clifford and May Belle McGregor of Union Township, Adams County, Iowa.

Her early years she was raised on a farm and talked about riding her horse to school. She became a drum major of her high school...