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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 1, 1996
ALLAN RICHARD BABCOCK of Wickenburg, died April 23 in Sun City West. He was 71. Mr. Babcock was born July 17, 1924 in Dundas, Minnesota. He had lived in Arizona for the past three years. Mr. BABCOCK was a Navy veteran serving in World War II. He participated in the Imo Jima invasion. His hobbies and interest include being an avid hunter and sportsman. He enjoyed camping and boating. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of Wickenburg; son and daughter-in-law Terry and Anna BABCOCK of Woodlawn, Calif.; son Christopher BABCOCK of Valencia, Calif.; mother Adab BABCOCK of Northfield, Minn.; and two sisters, Pat OLSON of La Crosse, Wisc. and Barbara JOHNSON of Glencoe, Minn. Private cremation was conducted. All arrangements were handled by Brown’s Wickenburg Funeral Home.

The Wickenburg Sun
May 7, 2008 P. A14
CAROL ANN BAILEY
On May 5, 2008 Heaven became a little richer as CAROL ANN BAILEY was welcomed home. An extremely loving mother of four passed away in the care of her family who gathered closely, giving her all of the love that she had always shown them. Carol was born Sept. 2, 1943 to Helen and Mac BOUGHNER, She was an extremely happy and kind child that grew into a wonderful woman. After marrying her first and only husband Donald Ray Bailey, they soon started making their life and family together. Together they had four beautiful children, two boys and two girls, Pamela SEIDELMAN, William BAILEY, Linda GAALAAS, and Donnie Bailey. To Carol these kids were her whole world. She gave to them whole-heartedly. Family was always her top priority and concern. Carol is survived by not only her children but her brother Don BOUGHNER, and sister Debra BOUGHNER as well. She was also blessed with four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren who felt even more blessed to call her their “Grannie.” Her happiest times were when she was surrounded by her family and friends. To her there was nothing any better than those that God placed in her life. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun
Sept. 9, 1955, p. 1
Mrs. Tony BOETTO's Mother Summoned Saturday In Tempe
Her many friends will wish to extend deepest sympathy to Mrs. Tony BOETTO of Wickenburg whose mother, Mrs. DORA E. BAKER passed away Saturday evening, September 3, at her home in Tempe. Mrs. Baker, who was 75 years of age, had been in ill health for a long time, and under constant care all summer. A native of Ash Grove, Missouri, where several generations of the Baker family lived, Mrs. Baker came to Arizona a number of years ago. She had made her home with another daughter, Mrs. Wilford McCLELLAN in Tempe. Funeral services were held Monday of this week at the A. L. Moore Memory Chapel in Phoenix, after which the body was taken to Ash Grove for graveside services and burial later this week. Mrs. Boetto, Mrs. McClellan and Mrs. Baker's sister, Mrs. Mabel McFEE of Phoenix, all went by train to Ash Grove for the services. Mrs. Baker is also survived by her husband, T. J. Baker; a son, Dwight C., residing in Indiana; another sister, Mrs. R. L. KELLEY of Ash Grove and a brother, the Rev C. S. HARPE of Manhattan, Kansas, and three grandchildren.

The Wickenburg Sun
May 25 2005, p. B9 indexed
JEAN BAKER, 77, passed away May 17, 2005 following surgery at Del Webb Hospital. Jean and her twin brother were born in Iron Mountain, Mich., on May 2, 1927. After graduating high school in 1946, Jean lived for a short time on the East Coast, where she married Jack Baker and son Dave was born. A few years later, she moved to Los Angeles where she worked for a temporary secretarial service. Soon Jean got a job with David Wolper, a documentary movie director, and before long with her outstanding organizational skills she landed the job of production director. This adventure took Jean and her young son on movie set locations to such places as Mexico, Italy, England, Austria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Canada, and behind the Iron Curtain of Soviet Russia. Her job entailed coordinating the needs of everyone on the set, from meals and transportation to script writing. After spending 12 years in the film industry, Jean branched out into comedy and became a freelance secretary, working with such notables as Steve Allen and in particular Norman Lear when he produced the "All In the Family" TV series. In all, she spent 35 years in the entertainment industry. In 1980, Jean moved to Maui, Hawaii, and started her own secretarial business. After seven years, she came to Wickenburg. For the past eight years has been secretary for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. During her retirement here, she was actively involved in church and community services. She is survived by her son Dave; daughter-in-law Desiree; and granddaughters Cassidy and Brittney of Maui, Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and one sister. Jean will always be lovingly remembered by all of her family and many friends. A Mass of Resurrection was held Monday (May 23) at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with private cremation and inurnment in St. Anthony's Columbarium. Funeral arrangements were by Palm Funeral Home of Sun City.

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The Wickenburg Sun
March 12, 1997
RAY ELTON BALCOM of Congress died March 9 in Congress. He was 83. Mr. Balcom was born May 31, 1913 in Peach, Washington. He had lived in Arizona for the past 12 years, coming from Washington. Mr.Balcom retired as an Ordinance foreman from the Naval Sub Base in Bangor, Wash., in 1968. He was a member of the Eagles, the Association of Master Mechanics and Foremen, the National Rifle Association, Bremerton Trap and Skeet Club, past president of the Congress Senior Citizens, and member of the Congress Volunteer Fire Department until 1986. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Darlene, of Congress; daughter Jeanne Balter of Bremerton, Wash.; stepsons Dale Haynes of San Diego, Larry Haynes of Bremerton and Dennis Haynes of Paulsbo, Wash.; aunt Lillian Clough of Bremerton ; grandchildren Linda White of Chehalis, Wash., Sally Coppinger of Port Orchard, Wash., Kimm Bryan of Ventura, Calif., Matthew and Jarrod Haynes of Tacoma, Wash., Jennifer, Kristina and Sarah Haynes of Bremerton, and Ace and Jesse Haynes of Paulsbo; nine greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews Wayne and George Murker, Sharon Prouty, Kathy O'Brien, Randy and Rick Haynes; and numerous grand-nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at Frey Funeral Home. Pastor Paul D. Jones will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mr. Balcom's name to In-Home Health Hospice, 4600 S. Mill Ave., Tempe AZ 85282-6758 or the Congress Volunteer Fire Department Heliport Donation Fund, P.O. Box 211, Congress AZ 85332. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Wickenburg handled all the arrangements.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 26, 1986, p. 4
PETER CHARLES BANKS, 65, of Wickenburg, died June 19. he was born Feb. 14, 1921 in Port Chester, N. Y. He had lived in Arizona the past 11 years. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Pierro Banks; one daughter, Emily Emmanuel, of New Rochell, N. Y.; three sons, peter C. Banks, of Greenwich, Conn., John Banks, of Norwalk, Conn., and Robert Banks, of Norwalk, Conn., and 12 grandchildren, all out of state. Rosary services were June 23 and memorial services were June 24 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by Wickenburg Funeral Home.

The Wickenburg Sun
Oct. 14, 1955, p. 1
Rites In Glendale For Clyde BARDEN
Funeral services for CLYDE O. BARDEN were held in the Church of Christ at Glendale at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning with burial following in Resthaven Park there. Rev K. F. Engle and Rev H. V. DAVIS officiated. Mr. Barden, 53, died in Community Hospital here last Saturday afternoon after a long illness. He and Mrs. Barden, who is employed at the Circle S Laundry, resided on South Jefferson Street. Mr. Barden was born in Kansas and lived in Glendale for 18 years before moving to Wickenburg nine months ago. Survivors include the widow, Nellie; a daughter, Mrs. Ann LARSON of Casper, Wyoming, and his mother, Mrs. Lottie CARROLL of Glendale.

The Wickenburg Sun
August 28, 2008 p. A11
ROBERT STANLEY BARLOW (BOB) passed away on Aug. 22, 2008. Bob was born on June 28, 1923 to Earl and Rheba BARLOW in Kearney, Nebraska. He grew up in Nebraska, Wyoming and California. He graduated from Long Beach Polytechnical High School in 1941 in California, and worked at North Island Navy Air Station until 1942. Bob served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945, and upon discharge started his career in the aircraft business. He retired from Convair in 1985. He was a carpenter and woodcarver, musician, and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Bob is survived by his daughters Frances A HULGAN of Bend, Texas, Denise SAUCEDA of Yancey, Texas, and Jacalyn CLEVENGER of Independence, Mo. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Anna Marie and grandson Dan Bunch. Bob loved travel and exploring new places and was a life SKP member. He enjoyed telling stories of his travels and always had new jokes to tell. He always enjoyed playing his numerous musical instruments that brought smiles to all. A memorial service will be held today (Wednesday, Aug. 27) at 10 a.m. at the North Ranch Escapees RV Park in Congress. His and his wife’s ashes will be scattered in Del Mar, Calif., at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun
August 29, 2001 A14
JUANITA (PYLE) BARNEBEE of Plainwell, Michigan, and formerly of Wickenburg, died Aug. 26 in Plainwell. She was 91. Juanita was born May 2, 1910 in LaGrange, Indiana, the daughter of the late Edward and Minnie PYLE. In 1929 she graduated from LaGrange High School and later that year on Oct. 12, Juanita married HOSIE BARNEBEE of Vicksburg, Mich. While living in Vicksburg she belonged to the Garden Club, Extension Club, Card Club and St. Martin Catholic Church. In 1943 Juanita went to work at the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo, Mich., and both she and her husband retired from there in June of 1972. Three months later they sold their home in Vicksburg and moved to Wickenburg, Ariz. In Wickenburg, Juanita was a member of AARP and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Hosie BARNEBEE died in 1994, and a few years later she moved back to Plainwell to be near her four nieces and their spouses. She is survived by her nieces and spouses who include Lois and Robert MURPHY and Sandra NYBERG of Plainwell, Reva and Don AUKERMAN of Delton, Mich., and Winnie and Jim DENNIS of Otsego, Mich. Rosary will be held at Frey Funeral Home in Wickenburg at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Fr. John Vogt will officiate. Burial will follow in the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society Conference in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, or to St. Margaret's Church in Otsego, Mich. All arrangements were by Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

 

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The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 21, 2005
WILLIAM FRANKLIN BARNETT
William entered life as a Christmas gift. He was born to Harvey (Bill) Franklin BARNETT and Carol Leone MALLICOAT on December 25, 1950 in Seminole, Texas. His family moved back to Arizona soon after his birth, where his brother Eddie was born less than two years later. When he was just six, his father passed away. His mother remarried, and she and his stepfather Jim GRAVES had two children. William, Eddie, half-brother John and half-sister Judy lived in the Phoenix area. William also stayed with his grandparents Carl and Helen MALLICOAT during part of his high school years, attending Wickenburg High School. William married Lois and had three children, Amber, Caleb and Joshua. He and Lois moved to Oregon for a short time, but returned to Arizona to be close to William's family. William proved to have a natural ability in sales and then as a respected entrepreneur. His business now has 17 salespeople who work all over the United States, and eight employees who work at the local distribution center. His daughter Amber, her husband Don and brother Joshua oversee the company. Caleb has also worked in the business. William recently purchased a beautiful facility on two acres to house his business, which will be carried on by his children and trusted employees.
William first noticed a lesion on his arm that failed to heal a year ago. He never gave up hope and encouraged everyone around him to "be positive." He had several operations, chemotherapy, traditional and natural treatments for the melanoma. Last fall, he was told the cancer had spread to his brain; even with this news, he did not give up hope. Many employees have come to spend time with him these last few months. Renae Davidson, a valued employee and close friend, came over from California twice and spent a week helping with his daily care. William's mother Carol, daughter Amber and grandson Anthony all spent a great deal of time caring for and comforting William. In the end, the one who started as a Christmas gift was given a wonderful gift in his friend David Laxton. David, who lost a wife to cancer, spent most of the past four months with William, first as a friend traveling and laughing with him, and then as the one who heard his memories, his pain, his confessions, his hope, and became his daily caregiver. How do you adequately say thank you for a gift like that. Son, father grandfather, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, husband, employer, friend, as Billie, Bill or William, you will live always in a multitude of hearts. William is survived by his mother Carol GRAVES, stepfather Jim, children Amber NEES, Caleb BARNETT and Joshua BARNETT, brother John GRAVES, sister Judy GRAVES and grandchildren Dylan, Ryan, Anthony, Ashley, Allicyn, Tara and Chelsey. Services were held April 19 at Frey-Wickenburg Funeral Home, Pastor Dean Stanley officiating. Arrangements by Frey-Wickenburg Funeral Home.

The Wickenburg Sun
Sept. 13, 1957, p. 1
Funeral Thursday For J. R. BARNETTE Who Died Monday
Members of the local Masonic lodge, which he helped found and of which he was the first Worshipful Master, assisted by Rev. Bill BARKER, pastor of the Baptist Church, conducted funeral services at 5 p. m. Thursday at the Wickenburg Chapel for J. R. BARNETTE who passed away at community Hospital at 4:10 p. m. Monday. Burial was to be in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. BARNETTE had been admitted to the hospital following an illness. While in the hospital he fell and broke a hip. Mr. BARNETTE led a life rich in the history of Arizona. He was a member of the committee which framed the state’s constitution in 1912. He was the first justice of the peace in Miami. Since moving to Wickenburg in 1917 he served two terms in the State Legislature, 16 years on the school board, many years on the Town Council, organized the Masonic lodge here, served as a weather observer for the federal government longer than any other person in the state, and was a charter member of the Eastern Star.
Born in Arkansas in 1873, he moved to Texas, while still a young boy, In 1892 he moved to Arizona when he became wrangler for the Chirchuchua Cattle Co. near Safford. He later lived in Globe, Miami and in the Salt River Valley. He was married in Safford in 1895 to Minnie ALLEN who died in Wickenburg in 1955 soon after she and Mr. Barnette observed their 60th wedding anniversary. Surviving are three sons, Lee of Bishop, California, Wayland of Lafayette, California, and Foy of Apache Junction; Three daughters, Mrs. Neill HEULOTH of San Pedro, Calif., Mrs. Harold JOHNSON of Tucson, and Mrs. Charles WHADFORD of Hotchkiss, Colorado. Also surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Ivy WOOLERY of Pine, Ariz.; a brother, A. F. BARNETT of Chandler; two sisters, Mrs. Maude BRENNER and Mrs. Lee NIX, both of Portland, Oregon. 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A son, Raleigh, died in 1951. Members of the Masonic lodge served as pallbearers and music at the final rites was furnished by Mrs. Reuben STIFEL with Mrs. Carl SHRIDE at the piano.

The Wickenburg Sun
June 10, 2009, p. A7
CLETUS L. BARNES, age 84, passed away June 3 in Show Low, Ariz. She was born Jan. 6, 1925 in Okesa, Okla., to Roy McClintock and Katherine Lord McClintock. She came to Arizona from California with her husband Paul some 43 years ago, settling in Morristown. Paul preceded her in death Feb. 4, 2000. Graveside services and interment will follow at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun
March 8, 1945
Woman, 22, Died in Crash
SALOME—When the automobile she was driving overturned six miles west of Salome on Tuesday, February 27, 1945, Mrs. W. C. BARNES, aged 22, of Las Vegas, Nev., was killed but her two small children escaped uninjured. The children were taken to Wenden by soldiers who happened upon the scene of the accident. Mrs. Barnes was en route to Mesa, Ariz., to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. HIETT. Her husband is with the U. S. Airways Communications Center at Las Vegas. The dead woman’s parents arrived here from Mesa to take care of the children and arranged to have the body taken there.

Oct 2, 1936
LAST RITES FOR G. H. BARNEY HELD TODAY
Funeral services for GEORGE H. BARNEY, age 70, who passed away at his home here Wednesday, were to be held at the Presbyterian church at 4 o'clock this afternoon, with Rev. Reese E. SCULL in charge, and members of the Elks lodge as pallbearers. Mr. Barney has been a resident of Wickenburg for the past five years and of Arizona for over 40 years. He was engaged in the trucking business. A wife and daughter living in California were not expected to be able to attend the services. Two brothers, both of *Octave, and a sister, living in El Paso, Texas, also survive. Burial will take place in the Wickenburg cemetery. Headstone at findagrave.com Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ p. 1

The Wickenburg Sun
August 10, 1956 p. 1
THOMAS M. BARNEY Is Summoned On Coast
Older residents of the community who will remember him from the days when he was manager of the hardware department at Brayton's, will be saddened to learn of the death of Thomas M. Barney, which occurred July 26 in San Diego, California. Mr. Barney, who managed the hardware department in Brayton's for nearly 10 years, retired in 1945 and moved to San Diego. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. July 30 from the Christensen Mortuary in San Diego. Mr. Barney, who was born in Texas January 2, 1882, is survived by his wife, a son and daughter, all residing in San Diego.

The Wickenburg Sun

Feb 1, 1957 p. 1
Funeral services for 3-month-old LORETTA BARR were conducted by the Rev. Bill BARKER in the Wickenburg Chapel Saturday afternoon. Burial followed in Wickenburg Cemetery.

The Wickenburg Sun
May 7, 2008, p. A14
JAKE “JACK” BASHAM, age 67, passed away April 29. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at Skull Valley Cemetery in Skull Valley, Ariz., with military honors by the Arizona Army National Guard Honor Team. Visitation was held on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Wickenburg Funeral Home. Jake was born January 18, 1941 in Princeton, W.V., to Kyle BASHAM and Frances Virginia AKERS BASHAM. He served in the U.S. Army, and following his military service he began working in auto body repair. He worked for various auto companies. He came to Arizona in 1973, settling in Buckeye. He was employed with Manheim Auto Auctions. Jake was an avid Harley Davidson rider and a master at shuffleboard. He played and taught many others to play at the Moose Lodge and Waddell’s Longhorn Corral. He was preceded in death by his father Kyle BASHAM. He is survived by his mother Frances Virginia AKERS of Buckeye; brothers Dwane BASHAM of Peterstown, W.V., and Paul BASHAM of Melborne, Florida; special aunt and friend Mary Jo BELCHER of Virginia, and special cousin Jerry CARDWELL of Virginia; three step-children Dale WILCOX, Becky BURKETT (Jeff) and Valerie SMITH; step-grandchildren Michael, Cody, Shelby BURKETT, and Emily SMITH; special cousin Emma D. AKERS; and special friends James MINGUS, Susan KELLER, Charlie MANSFIELD, and Julie CARLL. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun
June 18, 1937, p. 1
DEATH CLAIMS ACCIDENT VICTIM
Ambulance and Firemen Speed to Scene of Accident:
Sedan Car Totally Wrecked —
Mrs. Bateman Still in Critical Condition
Death claimed H. G. BATEMAN of Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday night as a result of injuries he suffered when the light sedan in which he and his wife were riding was crushed in a head-on smashup with a heavily loaded freight truck Tuesday morning on the winding highway four miles south of here. Ralph CLAYPOOL, Jr., a tourist in route to Los Angeles, John RICHARDS of Wickenburg and Ray FLYNN of Prescott were among the first to give aid to the Batmans at the time of the accident. Wickenburg firemen were ordered to the scene of the accident, as it was feared the gasoline spilled from the damaged cars would ignite. Mrs. Bateman, driver of the sedan, whom rescuers worked for almost an hour to extricate from the wrecked car, still was in a critical condition in St. Joseph’s hospital Wednesday night. She probably will not be told of her husband’s death. Bateman chief timekeeper for the American Smelting and Refining Company of Monterrey, and his wife were en route to Santa Fe, N. M. to attend graduation exercises for their son at school there. M. L. HARVEY of Ontario, Calif., driver of the Phoenix-bound freight truck involved in the crash, still was being held in the county jail last night. Batman never regained consciousness after the accident. He suffered a head injury, partial paralysis indicating a spinal injury, a fractured ankle and numerous lacerations and concussion. The accident occurred on a curve about four miles south of Wickenburg. After the collision the heavely loaded freight truck pushed the Batman sedan backward more than 50 feet, then up against a rocky bluff and finally toppled over on it. Before Mrs. BATEMAN could be extracted it was necessary to turn the truck back on its wheels, send into Wickenburg for a tow truck and with its power hoist pull up the top of the wrecked sedan until the door on the drivers side could be pried open. While rescuers worked. Mrs. Bateman asked about her husband, and declared she was “all right.” She suffered greatly from shock. Harvey, the truck driver, yesterday made a statement concerning the accident to M. M. HILL, deputy county attorney, and George LAMMERS, investigator for the county attorney. Hill at that time said the truck driver was being held pending the outcome of the injuries suffered by the Batemans..

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 3, 2004, p. B11
MARIAN N. BAUM, a longtime resident of Wickenburg, Ariz., passed away March 1, 2004 at the age of 67. Marian was born in Rawlins, Wyo., May 30, 1936. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with husband Ray. She is survived by her husband Ray Baum; mother Mildred Bashore; daughters and sons-in-law Elaine (Chris) Corbet, Cindy (Bob) Faulkner, and Terry (Mike) Macias; six grandchildren CJ and Amanda Corbet, Shannon, Jennifer and Reese Faulkner, and Michael Macias; along with many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son Jay in 1976, and sister Irene Morrison in 2003. A memorial service will be held at St. Albans Episcopal Church in Wickenburg at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2004.

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