All Obituaries

Vona Viola (Stinnett) Casady passed away peacefully in her home on September 18, 2023. Vona was born on April 26, 1943, in Fordland Missouri, she was 80 years old. She married her high school sweetheart, Aron Lee Casady, on August 12, 1959, in Prescott, AZ. They later moved to Cottonwood, AZ, where they had two children. Vona loved to sew, crochet, cook, and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She spent many days watching them on the ball fields,...

Karren Ann Brown (Dirks), 76, of Casa Grande Arizona, passed away of natural causes Saturday May 13, 2023. She was born in Sioux City IA on January 22, 1947 to the late Earl and Ruth Dirks. Karren enjoyed spending time outdoors and passing time with her family. Karren is survived by her husband William Brown; sister Dawn McLarty (California); brothers Carl (Chris) Dirks and Mark Dirks (Florida); her children Julie Richards (Turkey) and Deb Richards (California); step children Tammy Brown...

They say that life should be celebrated, and nobody understood that better than Kit Amolsch. He left this world on September 15th, 2023, leaving behind a trail of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. He was 70 years young. Born on July 8th, 1953, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to Marion and Walter Amolsch, Kit made it his life's mission to ensure that no gathering was complete without a hearty laugh, a witty one-liner, or an infectious dance move. He was a devoted husband to Betty,...

Patric Ranold Manes, “Ron”, 82, died August 24, 2023 after a long illness.  He was born January 6, 1941 in Guadalupe, California to Pleasant Ranold and Linda (Hartman) Manes.  He grew up in Yuma, Arizona and attended Yuma High School.  He served in the US Army from 1966-1969 as an Ordnance Specialist.  He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969.  After he returned, he attended NAU and graduated in 1972. In 1971 he married Joyce Ann (Bert) Schalipp and together...

Marji Ware, 89, of Cottonwood, AZ, passed into heaven peacefully Thursday, September 14, 2023.  She was born in Cottonwood, AZ on March, 4th, 1934, to the late Robert and Zelma Love.  Marji met her beloved husband of 60 years, Hoover Ware, at age 16, while attending Cottonwood HS.  Marji loved Jesus, her family, and her church.  She was the most amazing cook, and had the biggest heart.  She was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and...

Carrie Lorene Stone passed away peacefully at home in Camp Verde, AZ on September 13, 2023.   She was born in Wilcox, AZ on June 10, 1953 to Edgar and Lola Newnam.  Carrie was the youngest of 10 children. She graduated from Camp Verde High School in 1971, where she met the love of her life, Scott Stone.  They married in 1971 and had two children and five grandchildren. Carrie was a wonderful person with many talents. She was an ace seamstress, even altering suits for the...

Gail Gaymer Martin, author, educator, and beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023 at the age of 86.  Gail lived in Sedona, Arizona for the past seven years but spent most of her life in southeast Michigan. Gail’s departure has left an immense void in the hearts of all who know her. Gail was born on August 28, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan.  She leaves behind her husband Bob Martin, step-daughter Brenda Bailey (deceased), and step-son David Martin,...

Craig A. Tinlin passed away in his sleep Sep. 9th, 2023, on the family farm in Camp Verde, AZ. He was 62 years of age, born Aug. 11, 1961. Craig graduated from Camp Verde high school and joined the military shortly thereafter. During his twelve years in the Marine Corps, he traveled around the world including in Europe, Norway, Okinawa, Korea, and the Philippines. He was deployed to conflict zones in Beirut, Lebanon and in Panama. He was a rifle marksman and at one time served as a rifle...

Mary Jane Dickinson, 86, of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. She was born in Jerome, Arizona, to the late Howard and Gertrude Wingfield. Mary Jane was proud of her family's role in the community, still visible today in the Wingfield Plaza on Main Street. After graduating from Camp Verde High School in 1955 as class valedictorian,  Mary Jane moved to Flagstaff, where she attended Northern Arizona University for two years before starting a family. She...

Pietro N. LoParco (85), of Utica, NY, who called Sedona, AZ his home, passed away on September 6, 2023, surrounded by family members: his daughter, Tami Mayes; granddaughter, Erin Perkins; and grandson-in-law, Dustin Perkins.   Pietro, also known as Pete or Petey, was born to Eugene J. LoParco and Anna M. (Scarafile) LoParco, on May 24, 1938, in Utica, NY.  He moved to his beloved Sedona in 1967, where he grew his family, enjoyed many lifelong friends, and built a successful...