Obituaries

Shirley Fortney

Shirley Fortney

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...

Martin Stewart Fraiser

Martin Stewart Fraiser

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,...

John Robert Stevens

John Robert Stevens

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,...

Barbara Louise Kolodziej

Barbara Louise Kolodziej

Dec 20, 2025

Barbara “Bobbe” Louise Kolodziej, 84 of Prescott, Arizona passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born December 14,1941 in Denver, Colorado to Betty Jenkins, Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her children, Kelly, Marcie, Tammy, Scott and Kate, as well as a legacy of family expanding...

Roger T Egan

Roger T Egan

Dec 16, 2025



Roger Thad Egan passed peacefully away on December 16, 2025, in Prescott AZ after a long and hard-fought battle with dementia.

Roger was born on December 31, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Old Greenwich, CT., where he was very active in Boy Scouts, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout with a distinguished Order of Arrow.

He received a B.S. in...

Pedro Brambila Soriano

Pedro Brambila Soriano

Dec 15, 2025

Pedro Brambila Soriano, 94 of Prescott, Arizona passed peacefully in his home on December 15th 2025.

Pedro was born on May 29th 1931 in Mayer, Arizona to Ygnacio and Bessie Soriano. Pedro went on to Graduate from Mayer, High School, and was the Valedictorian of his class. After graduating, he married his sweetheart Annie And they made a home in Mayer....

Claron Michael Johnson

Claron Michael Johnson

Dec 6, 2025

Claron Michael Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1945 in Tyler, MN, the son of Virgil and Margaret Johnson.

Mike married Sharon Dresser on January 30, 1965 in El Cajon, CA. They had three daughters.

Mike enjoyed fishing, camping with his son-in-laws and grandsons, and especially spending time with his family, kitties and...