Obituaries

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

It is with great sadness to share that on January 12th, 2026, Sharon Ellen Donnelly (Videll) passed away at the age of 90. She went peacefully surrounded by her immediate family. Sharon lived an extraordinary life that was fueled by her pioneering spirit.

Born in Jamestown New York to George Videll Sr. and Ellen Videll (Anderson) Sharon grew up with her...

Jan 11, 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

Alfred James DeJoseph passed away peacefully at the Prescott VA Medical Center on1/7/2026, at the age of 91. Alfred 'Freddy', was born in Amityville, NY, on December 8,1934, to Florence and Fred DeJoseph. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother in-law Chick Caico, and Carol McDowell. He is survived by his two sons, Scott & Donald, sisters Alice Caico,...

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

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Jan 1, 2026

Shirley Jean Hagen-Bright-Fortney, 93, of the Williamson Valley near Prescott, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with her husband holding her hand. She was sharp and in-charge and made her own decisions to the end.

Shirley was born on April 18, 1932, in Davis City, Iowa. As a child she moved to Leon, Iowa, where she attended school...

Dec 31, 2025

Stewart Fraiser passed away on December 31, 2025 at age 93. He was born on May 27, 1932 in Lake Wales, Florida, a small town surrounded by orange groves and many lakes. It was there in the swamps and woods with his buddies that he developed his lifelong love of fishing, hunting and the outdoors.

After completing high school in 1950,...

Dec 29, 2025

John Robert Stevens was born May 12, 1941 in Phoenix, AZ and died December 29, 2025 in Prescott, Arizona.

John is survived by his wife Jette Stevens, his son David A. Stevens, his granddaughter Geneva A. Stevens, Step-Daughter Amy Ellis, and by his first wife Joan E. Byrd.

John was predeceased by his Father Leonard A. Stevens, Mother Roberta G. Stevens,...

Dec 29, 2025