Obituaries

Oct 13, 2023

William “Bill” Owen Gearhart, 84, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, in Prescott, AZ surrounded by family. Bill was born in Clearfield, PA, to John William and Venetta Belle Gearhart. He was the fourth of seven children and was raised in Mesa, AZ in a large loving family.

Bill graduated from Mesa High School in Mesa, AZ in 1957 and...

Oct 11, 2023

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Oct 8, 2023

Christine Elizabeth Russell, 53 years of age, from Cordes Lakes, Arizona, lost her life on October 8, 2023. She leaves behind her wife, the love of her life and soulmate, Chasity Russell, her four children, Gary (Aliza) Cassel, Eric (Jocelyn) Cassel, Jackee Rae (Anthony) Delseno and Justin Tedder. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren that she adored, her parents, John...

Oct 7, 2023

Oct 5, 2023

John Stewart Huff, 70, passed away on October 5, 2023 in Prescott, Arizona.

John was born on November 23, 1952 in Onawa, Iowa to Robert Huff and Ramona (Orr) Huff. John was raised in Whiting, Iowa and moved to Prescott with his mother in 1971. John worked as a Prescott Hotshot and fire lookout on Hyde Mountain, which was a job...

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Oct 1, 2023

On October 1, 2023, Doneta Baca joined her sisters in heaven. She was 90 years old and had been married to Tito Baca for 71 years. A longtime Arizona resident, Doneta was well-loved by all who were lucky enough to know her. Doneta was the mother of four children, who blessed her with grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always made...

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Sep 28, 2023

Raymond Herbert Wood passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2023, at his home in Prescott, Arizona. Ray was born on October 31, 1957, to Rose (Rosie) and Alfred (Eddie) Wood in Cleveland, Ohio. Ray grew up in Claremont, California before moving to Prescott, Arizona in 1993. Ray started out his professional career working as a machinist before he went on...

Sep 28, 2023

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Sep 25, 2023

Robert Earl Lane “Bob”, Class of ‘58, Company 13, passed from this earthly life into the hands of God on September 25, 2023, in Prescott, AZ, at home with his loving wife Jann at his side.

Bob was born in Franklin, TN to Earl Wilson Lane and Frances May Philyaw. He grew up in Walhalla, SC, graduating from Walhalla High School...

Sep 25, 2023

Richard Joseph Buechner was born in the Bronx (New York) September 13, 1929. He was the youngest of five brothers. The Buechner family had at that time a bungalow in a beach area on Staten Island. They converted it into a two story house and moved there permanently in the 1930s. Richard attended Tottenville High School, then went to Wagner...

Sep 24, 2023

Patricia O’Donnell, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away at her home after a short battle with cancer. She was 74.

Patricia is survived by her only son, Eric Albright, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, and a stepson, Richard Fox, of Menifee, California.

There will be no services, at her request.