Obituaries
Barbara Ann Devine
In loving memory of Barbara Ann Devine. Barbara was born June 27, 1937, and received her wings on Feb. 10, 2007.
Barbara is survived by her children, Cathleen Bauder, Cindy Richbourg, James Farrell; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be March 17 at 2 p.m. at Chino Valley Community Church located at 1969 N. Highway 89, Chino Valley.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Am-
erican Lung Association.
(Information provided
by survivors.)
William (Bill) M. Hunt
William (Bill) M. Hunt, age 92, of Dewey, Arizona, passed away March 3, 2007. He was born June 16,
1914, in Wilson City, Ok-
lahoma, to William and Molly Hunt. Bill came to Arizona in 1933 and the Verde Valley in 1935. Bill married Nina Hutcheson September 2, 1939, in Flagstaff, Arizona. He worked on various ranches and farms in the Verde Valley, moving to Fain Ranch in 1952. In 1957 he went to work for the Iron King Mine. Bill finished his working career at the Humboldt School District.
Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nina; sons, Clyde Hunt of Houston, Texas, Jerry (Sue) Hunt of Labarge, Wyo., Robert (Denise) Hunt, of Loomis, Calif.; daughter, Karen (Ulys) Brooks of Humboldt, Ariz.; five grandsons, Will, Ty and Colin Hunt of Wyoming and Ted and Chad Brooks of Arizona; five great-grandchildren, Chancey, Jay Nee and Jordan of Wyoming and Carter and Hunter Brooks of Arizona.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 8, 2007, at the Humboldt Cemetery.
Sunrise Funeral Home cared for the family.
(Information provided
by survivors.)
Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen
Richard, 79, born in Highland Park, Mi-
chigan, on Aug. 21, 1927,
died in Pres-
cott, Arizona, on March 6,
2007. Adoring wife of
60 years to Jerry Richard.
She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Bill Thomas, Joseph Thomas and Earl Thomas.
She is survived by her husband Jerry; her son Robert; daughter-in-law Kim; daughter Jeannine; son-in-law Bradford; and seven grandchildren, Jus-
tyna, Lindsey, Kyle, Hannah, Sarah, Sean and Delaney.
She was a very kind and
gentlewoman. She had a
passion for gardening, cooking and laughing.
She always had a beau
tiful smile for everyone
she met.
She will be dearly missed by everyone that knew
and loved her.
Memorial Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday, March 9, at St. Germaine Catholic Church, 7997 E. Dana Drive, Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Whitney & Murphy Fu-
neral Home in Phoenix assisted the family with arrangements.
(Information provided
by survivors.)
George L. "Spike" Doverspike
George L. "Spike" Doverspike of Prescott Country Club was born Sept. 7, 1916, in Worthville, Pa. He
died on Feb. 26, 2007, at
the age of 90.
Spike was a graduate of North Central College of Naperville, Ill., and had a master's degree in music education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He served in the Army during World War II on the Hawaiian Islands as part of the 40th Division Band. Following the war, he taught music and was the choir director at Antigo High School, in Antigo, Wisconsin. After retiring from the school system, George was a local businessman in Antigo, operating the local Shopper's Guide. He loved music, golf, fishing and enjoyed the great outdoors.
He is survived by two brothers, Bob (Dolores), of Prescott Valley, Arizona, and Dale (Ann), of Sun City, Arizona. He also has four step-children, John of Wash., Bob of Wis., Richard of Colo. and Kim of Calif. Spike also has seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a twin, Frank Doverspike.
A memorial will be held
11 a.m. Saturday, March 10,
2007, at Faith United Community Church, 1061 Old Chisholm Trail, Dewey,
Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to Hospice Family Care Foundation, 100 E. Sheldon Street, Suite 100, Prescott, AZ 86301.
Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home. All friends and relatives are encouraged to visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com for additional information and to sign the online guestbook.
(Information provided
by survivors.)
Robert L. Ower
Robert L. Ower, 92, of Prescott, Arizona, born August 6, 1914, in Zion, Illinois, passed away March 3, 2007, in Prescott, Arizona.
Private family burial will take place in Phoenix.
Chino Valley Funeral Home is caring for the family.
John Rockhill
John Rockhill, 88, of Congress, Arizona, born August 9, 1918, in Tombstone, Arizona, passed away March 3, 2007 in Prescott, Arizona.
A private cremation will be at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Val-
ley.
The family is planning services at a later date.
Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements.
Rosemary Stange Spaw
Rosemary Stange Spaw, 87, of Cottonwood, Arizona, born February 1,
1920, in Chicago, Illi-
nois, passed away on
March 3, 2007 in Pres-
cott, Arizona.
A private cremation will be at Bradshaw
Crematory in Prescott Valley.
Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements.
Bea B. Reynolds
Bea B. Reynolds, 82, born June 17, 1924, passed away March 4, 2007.
Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007 at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Haden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, with services following at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, do-
nations may be made
to YRMC Hospice, Pres-
cott Valley Samaritan Center or Alzheimer's As-
sociation.
Green Acres Mortuary in Scottsdale, Arizona assisted the family with arrangements.
Elmer Jesse Lall
Elmer Jesse Lall, 74, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, born July 18, 1932, in Everett, Wash., passed away March 5, 2007 at his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Service times and
date, to be held at Pres-
cott National Cemetery, will be announced at a later date.
The Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.
Lola D. Gordon
Lola D. Gordon, 78, of Dewey, Arizona, born May 21, 1928, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away March 5, 2007, in Prescott, Arizona.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Gerald Curtis Wakefield
Gerald Curtis Wakefield, 75, of Dewey, Ar-
izona, born August 10, 1931, in Austin, Minn., passed away March 5, 2007 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Memorial service in honor of Gerald will be Thursday, March 22, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7763 E. Long Look Drive, Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Nellie J. Ward
Nellie J. Ward, 91, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, born October 12, 1915, in Avon, South Dakota, passed away March 5, 2007 at Grayson House
in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Service will be Friday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at Prescott Valley United Methodist Church, 8944 E. Sommer Drive, Prescott Valley, Arizona.
In lieu of flowers,
donations to Prescott Valley United Methodist Church Memorial fund would be greatly appreciated.
The Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.
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