Obituaries

Marris Daniel Clayborn

Marris Daniel Clayborn

Aug 23, 2024

Marris Daniel Clayborn, an Admirable Man

 In the quiet town of Bluefield, West Virginia, a man of exceptional character and warmth was born on August 26, 1940. Marris Daniel Clayborn, known fondly as Papa by those who loved him, lived a life marked by an unwavering commitment to family, community, and the simple joys of life. His journey on this earth...

Monty Wayne Loudermilk

Monty Wayne Loudermilk

Aug 22, 2024

Monty Wayne Loudermilk was born January 12, 1959 and passed away on August 22, 2024. Monty was preceded in death by his parents Billy Don and Betty Lou Loudermilk. He is survived by his brother Barry Don Loudermilk.

Monty worked at the Arizona Republic Newspaper for 25 years before retiring.

 Monty had such a giving and loving spirit about him. He loved...

Dora Ilene Carter

Dora Ilene Carter

Aug 20, 2024

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Lois Evalene Ljungren

Lois Evalene Ljungren

Aug 19, 2024

Lois was born August 28, 1925, at Church’s Ferry, Benson County, North Dakota, daughter of Isaac Book (I.B) Rohrer and Sarah McConnell Rohrer. She was the 8th child born to the family and she was the last living in the family.

She graduated from Central High School in Devils Lake, ND in 1943. She attended Valley City State Teacher’s College in...

Bernie Dant

Bernie Dant

Aug 16, 2024

George Bernard "Bernie" Dant of Goodyear, Arizona, passed peacefully on August 16, 2024, in Summerville, South Carolina. Bernie was the youngest son of Mary Magdalene Daily and Joseph Roy Dant. He was born April 23, 1933, at home in Montgomery, Indiana. Bernie attended Montgomery schools before moving to Washington, Indiana. After graduation from Washington Catholic High School, Bernie attended Vincennes...

Kathleen M. Gillen

Kathleen M. Gillen

Aug 15, 2024

Kathleen M. Gillen, 79 years of age passed away on August 15, 2024 in Surprise, AZ. A vibrant wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Kathy touched the lives of many and will never be forgotten. She had a passion for animals, loved to dance and was proud of her Italian heritage. Her smile could light up a room and she loved...

George Menke

George Menke

Aug 15, 2024

George Menke 82, of Peoria, Arizona passed away on August 15, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. Born on November 25, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA. George grew up in Glendale, Arizona and graduated from Glendale High School in 1959. George went to mortuary school at The California  College of Mortuary Science in Los Angeles, California and graduated in 1964. He later...

Darleen Newman

Darleen Newman

Aug 2, 2024

Darleen was born August 3, 1932, to John and Martha (Verch) Burkart and lived in Stratford, Wisconsin for 54 years prior to moving to Sun City, Arizona in 1986.

She married the love of her life Joe Newman on May 16, 1953, two weeks after his return from Korea. They had 5 children together and celebrated 64 years of marriage before...

Elizabeth J Thorley

Elizabeth J Thorley

Jul 29, 2024

Elizabeth J Thorley, affectionately known as "Betty" to her loved ones, passed away peacefully on July 29 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. She was born on January 29, 1936, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Betty will always be remembered for her loving personality and her deep adoration for her grandchildren. She had a passion for baking cookies and it was no surprise when...

Dale Howard Mabee

Dale Howard Mabee

Jul 28, 2024

Dale Howard Mabee was born in May, 1926, to Louis Lee and Julia Etta (Bennett) Mabee. He grew up in and on farms near the town of Alexandria, South Dakota. In his late teens he moved to Oregon, where he held a variety of jobs before enlisting in the Navy a few days before his 18th birthday.

After World War II,...

Michael S Walker

Michael S Walker

Jul 28, 2024

On July 28 2024, we sadly had to say goodbye to Michael Samuel Walker "Sam". He was 75 years old. He was born on October 17 1949 in Danville Virginia. to Eula Doss Walker. He had a total of 12 brothers and sisters. At the age of 16 he joined the Army. During the Vietnam War he served his time...

James Albert Kaufman

James Albert Kaufman

Jul 27, 2024

James Albert Kaufman, passed away at the age of 99 peacefully on July 27, 2024 at the Heritage Legacy in Sun City West, Arizona.

Born in Akron, Ohio, December 16, 1924. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an aviator during WW2 and Korean conflict. He went on to pilot the Goodyear Ranger Blimp and was a lifelong...

Lillian R Goodwin

Lillian R Goodwin

Jul 25, 2024

Lillian Goodwin passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 25,2024. She was born July 19, 1932, in Philadelphia and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1969. She was a beloved wife, mother, nan, and friend to many.

 Lilliam was preceded in death by her first husband, James B Gibson; second husband, Arthur Goodwin; daughter: Barbara Masten; son-in-law, Brian Miller; and best...

Daniel Christopher Rice

Daniel Christopher Rice

Jul 22, 2024

Daniel Christopher Rice, sadly passed away at the age of 44. Born on May 29, 1980, in Glendale, Arizona. Daniel's life was characterized by his unwavering, caring nature, patience, and endless support for those around him.

Graduating from Cactus High School and moving on to Northern Arizona University, and receiving his BA Degree, Daniel displayed a continued thirst for knowledge that...

Juan Diego Rodriguez

Juan Diego Rodriguez

Jul 18, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Juan Rodriguez.

Irvin E Stenger

Irvin E Stenger

Jul 16, 2024

Irvin E Stenger, age 88, of Sun City, AZ, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Irv was born May 20, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Urban Stenger and Lillian Schenkle Stenger. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol (Honnigford), daughters Karen (Tony) Walker of Mt Vernon, IN, and Liz (Doug) Meyer of Sun City West, AZ, sons Jeff...

Brian James Hoer

Brian James Hoer

Jul 15, 2024

Brian James Hoer passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at the age of 56 in Peoria, Arizona after a long battle with cancer. A man of boundless energy and creativity, Brian's heart and mind were always in motion, dreaming up new ideas and bringing them to life, at work and at home. There will never be enough words for...

Fernando Payan

Fernando Payan

Jul 15, 2024

Fernando Payan passed away on July 15, 2024 at the age of 76. Fernando was born in Acension, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 8, 1947 to Sixto and Lorenza Payan. He is survived by his mother Lorenza Payan, his 4 children Anthony, David, Denise, Albert and 7 grandchildren Janeese, Jazmyne, Jayleen, Daniel, Angel, Adam, and Alice.

Fernando grew up in Mexico and...

Sylvia V Chavez

Sylvia V Chavez

Jul 13, 2024

At the age of 85, Sylvia V. Chavez (Pompa), loving wife and mother of five children passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2024. Sylvia was born in Clarkdale, Arizona on August 31, 1938, to Joseph and Eva Pompa. Sylvia grew up in Glendale and attended Glendale High School before attending Arizona State College- now known as Northern...

Dave Bey

Dave Bey

Jul 12, 2024

Dave Bey, 58, a resident of Surprise, Arizona and native to Burbank, California, passed away on July 12th, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Elsa Bey and his children Mathew, Dominic, Laura, and his granddaughters Riley and Ava.

 Dave was born to Belle Toscano and Michael Bey in Los Angeles, California. After high school, he started working...