Wickenburg Obituaries

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
March 8, 2006
In loving memory of CORKY MABEN, born July 28, 1971, died March 9, 2004. We love and miss you as much today as we did a year ago. We wish that you were here with us. Love you so much - Mom, Dad, Jamie, Tracie, Kailey and Cambri.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
July 13, 1962
LESLIE M. MABEN Services Monday
Funeral services for LESLIE M. MABEN of Morristown were held in the Wickenburg Chapel at 5 p.m. Monday with R.B. SULLIVAN lay reader of St. Albans Episcopal church, officiating. Members of the American Legion conducted graveside rites in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Maben died Thursday morning of last week in the Veterans Hospital in Phoenix. Born May 7, 1892, in Rotan, Texas, and Mr. Maben was a veteran of the Army in World War I. He came to this area in 1948 and did ranch work at Forepaugh and later on the Shorty Lovelady Ranch at Hillside. He had resided in Morristown for the past three years. Surviving are two brothers, John of Fence Lake, N.M., and Leslie of Lubbock, Texas; two nephews, Jimbob MAYBEN of Morristown and George MAYBEN of Flagstaff; and two nieces, Mrs. Elizabeth RANSOM of Aztec, N.M., and Mrs. Ethel Mae SNOW of Long Beach, Calif.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Jan 27, 1956, p. 1
KIETH MacDONALD Funeral Services Friday At 3 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday for Keith R. MacDONALD, young Wickenburg business man who died at his home here Wednesday morning of acute leukemia, following a year's illness. The services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church and burial will follow in Resthaven Park at Glendale. Mr. MacDonald, who was born July 3, 1926, was a graduate of Glendale High school and attended the University of Arizona for two years. He saw service in the Navy during World War II and came to Wickenburg in April of 1953 to become associated' with the C. W. Paige insurance and real estate agency here. He was stricken March 1 of last year and had spent most of the time since confined to hospitals or his home. His death, although not entirely unexpected, saddened the many friends he had made during his residence here. Mr. MacDonald had joined the Junior Chamber of Commerce when that civic club was organized here. Surviving are the wife, Virginia, and three young children; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Archie MacDonald and a sister, Mrs. J. P. HYDE, all of Phoenix, and his grandmother, Mrs. Charles YORK of Lansing, Mich.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
October 26, 1962
Thursday Funeral for Frank Macias
Rosary for FRANK R. MACIAS, Jr., was held at 8 o’clock Wednesday evening in the Wickenburg Chapel and the Rev. D.F. O’Sullivan conducted a funeral mass in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Thursday. Burial was in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Macias, a native of Wickenburg suffered a heart attack while at the HK Cattle Co. Ranch at Buckhorn Springs 21 miles east of town at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon. His wife and Fred OHLINGER of Phoenix, his partner in the ranch operation rushed him to community Hospital. He died enroute. The three had gone to the ranch on Friday of last week. Mr. Macias came into town Monday morning on business and returned. Mrs. Macias was born in Wickenburg December 3, 1912. He was a well known rancher and participated in rodeos throughout the state. For 14 years he was employed here by the Ste Highway Department, having retired from that position just a year ago last November. He was a member of the board of directors of the Wickenburg Soil Conservation District and also of the Bureau of Land Management District Grazing Board. It was only recently that Mr. Macias and Fred OHLINGER of Phoenix formed a partnership to purchase the Buckhorn spring ranch and form the HK Cattle Co. Surviving are the widow, Mary; the mother, Mrs. Aurora CAMPILLO; two brother, Raymond and Manuel, Sr.; and one sister, Mrs. Allen HERSHKOWITZ all of Wickenburg. Thirteen nieces and nephews also survive. Serving as pallbearers were Dwight PEMBERTON, Henry MOLINA, Bill STEWART, Bill GARCIA, Geo. HERSHKOWITZ , Wickenburg, and Henry OHLINGER of Phoenix. Honorary pallbearers were Bill FRANKLIN, Al BAUM, and Ben POLLMAN of Wickenburg, Lawton CHAMPLE of Castle Hot springs, Jewel TURNER of Buckeye, Tommy WALKER of Glendale, Stuart KRENTZ, Fred OHLINGER and Andy BETTWY of Phoenix, and Riley PHILLIPS of Morristown.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 5, 2008, p. A9
ESMERALD (LILLIE) OROSCO GARCIA MACIAS, one of Wickenburg’s oldest citizens, passed away this wee. A rosary service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (March 8) at the St. Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church in Wickenburg, with a memorial service to follow at 11:30 a. m. A reception at the church hall will follow the service. For more information, contact the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce at 684-5479. A full obituary will appear in tnext week’s Wickenburg, Sun.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 12, 2008, p. A10
‘LILLIE’ ESMERALDA OROSCO GARCIA MACIAS was born to Fernando Avila and Teresa Grijalva Orosco on June 26, 1918 in Wickenburg, Ariz. She returned to our Lord March 2 in Phoenix. She had three brothers, Fernando G and Coney G. Orosco and Arthur Castro. They all preceded her in death. She was the last of the Oroscos of Wickenburg. Lillie was a descendant of two of the founding Mexican families of Wickenburg - the Oroscos and the Grijalvas. Lillie lived in Wickenburg proper her entire life except for a school year in Vulture when her father worked in the Vulture mine. She lost her mother at an early age, and because her father frequently worked out of town, she and her brothers were taken to live with her mother’s sister, Marcelina Garcia. She lived there until she married. In 1931 she married Avelardo “Bill” Garcia. He was the grandson of another prominent Wickenburg man Ignacio Garcia Sr. She then moved to the Ignacio Sr. and Manuela La Madrid Garcia household. In 1938 they bought their home in the area of Basha’s parking lot, across from the jail and next to the elementary school. Lillie was always smiling and full of energy. She was a lady who lived life to its fullest, unafraid of any new adventure such as turning steel for her husband Bill and her son when they worked their mine claims or biting a mustang’s ear so her husband could mount it, thereby earning the nickname “Dynamite.” She loved cooking, especially for her family. She worked at the Slash Bar K guest ranch for many years. Lillie and Bill had two children, seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. Bill passed away in 1959. In 1961, Lillie married Joe V. Macias. They were both actively involved in church activities. It saddened her that because of her health, she had to cease her activities. She was renowned for her bean burritos that were in great demand at all church fundraisers. Lillie is survived by her loving husband Joe and two step-children Arturo Castillo and Conchita Macias; her daughter Teresa and son Bill. Teresa married Barry S. McMillen and gave her four grandchildren: Barry W., M. Dana (Dianne), Peter D. (Tina) and Laurel M. (Pat Ryan). Bill married Diana Damaskas and had three children: Bill Jr., Cynthia D. (Bill Ballinger), and Steve L. (Erin). Great-grandchildren are Barry J. (Denielle) McMillen, William R. McMillen, Richard E. McMIllen, Jade M. McMillen, Blake W. McMillen, Megan D. (Toby Smith), Benjamin L. (Rachel) McMillen, Alexandra L. McMillen, Chelsea R. McMillen, Victoria L. McMillen, Rob (Lauren) McMillen, Alex (Kim) Vitek, Mindy (Scott Monteith), Cody Garcia Ballinger, Lillian Garcia, Matthew Garcia and Gustavo Garcia Jacobson. Great-great grandchildren are LeaAnne C. McMillen, Barry Garcia McMillen, Gabrielle Hartman, Brodie James T. McMillen, Delilah Vitek, Natalie R. Monteith, Chloe R. Monteith, and Diana Monteith.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
August 31, 1945, p. 1
Mrs. E. MacNEILL Summoned At 82
A resident of the Wickenburg area for many years, MRS. EMMA C. MacNEILL, widow of the late Dan MacNEILL passed away at the Wickenburg hospital at 9: 40 a. m. Monday, August 27, following an illness which extended back to July 2 when she fell and broke her hip. She had been a patient in the hospital since that accident which doubtless contributed to her death. Mrs. MacNEILL was born April 15, 1863, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and came to this part of the country with her husband. well known well-liked mining man, who died 15 years ago. Funeral services were held Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at the Wickenburg Chapel, with Rev. Ross CLEELAND in charge. Burial was in Wickenburg cemetery. Mrs. MacNeill's only living relatives are a niece, Mrs. John LUDWIG of Pittsburgh and two nephews, William HOLDER of Wilmington, Delaware and Dr. L. H. HOLDER of Chester, Penna.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Feb 3, 1956, p. 1
Mrs. Mac WILLIAMS Funeral On Coast
Funeral services were held in California for Mrs. Jennie MacWILLIAMS, a resident of Wickenburg since 1950, who passed away Thursday evening after a long illness. Affectionately known as "Grandma," Mrs. MacWilliams was the mother of Glenn MacWilliams, widely known professional photographer who lived here several years before returning to the coast where he is again engaged in moving picture photography. Mrs. MacWilliams was 82 years of age. Several years ago she fell and broke her hip and after a long hospital stay, she had been living at the Echo Hill Rest Home east of town. She had been a widow for many years. Her late husband was a minister. Only two children survive, her sons Glenn and Dr. Paul MacWilliams, also a resident of California. The body was taken from here to Phoenix and then sent on to California.

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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Sept. 24, 2008, p. B-12
ALICE “CHRIS” MAGGS, age 78, passed away Sunday (Sept. 21) at her home in Congress. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday (Sept. 27) at 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd of the Desert Catholic Church in Congress with Fr. George Highberger as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Congress Cemetery. Chris was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., and attended schools there. She married Joseph MAGGS in 1946 and they made their home in Pittsburgh, later moving to Boston. Joseph was employed as a district representative for Caterpillar Co. and they lived in various locations in the eastern United States. Eventually they made their way west and following their retirement they settling in Peoria, Ariz. Following Joseph’s passing in 1989, Chris moved to Congress to be near family. She attended Good Shepherd of the Desert Catholic Church in Congress and was a member of the Wickenburg Art Club as well as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 79 in Yarnell. She loved to play cards and was a very talented artist as well as an avid football fan. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, May 11, 1998; a son William MAGGS, August 20, 2003; and a grandson Donald Joseph MAGGS, Sept. 3, 1999. Chris is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Rusty and Denise MAGGS of Congress, Thomas and Darla MAGGS of Mesa, daughter Laurie MAGGS of Congress, daughter and son-in-law Mary Jo and Joe SOTO of Phoenix, nephew Donald J. MAGGS, Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M.; and sister Mary Lou SKIFFINGTON of Pennsylvania, as well as 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and her beloved pet poodle “Snoopy.” Family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Chris be made to Wickenburg Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
June 11, 2008
ALICE B. MAGLIO passed away June 7 with her family by her side. She was born June 5, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisc., to Ernest Naylor and Mildred Hahn Naylor. She retired from the K-Mart Corporation after 22 years of service. Alice and her husband Joseph moved to Wickenburg in October in 1992 from Oconomowoc, Wisc. Alice was active in the community. She had served as past president of the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, she was a member of the Wickenburg Red Hat Club and served as a volunteer at the Wickenburg Community Hospital in the gift shop. She had worked in the family retail store from 1997 to 2002. She also assisted her son Joe at his American Family Insurance Agency as a receptionist for years. Alice was an avid bowler and card player and enjoyed bingo. She loved to travel to Laughlin, and she and husband Joseph had organized the monthly Elk’s Laughlin trips. Alice was the loving wife and best friend of 54 years to Joseph C. MAGLIO and loving mother of Chuck (Shelley) of Oak Creek, Wisc.; Jim (Patty) of Oconomowoc, Wisc.;, Joe (Jeannie) of Wickenburg; and Jeff (Debbie) of Oconomowoc, Wisc. She was loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and she is survived by family and many friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Uvas and Katie and staff and to Hospice of the Valley. The family suggests any memorial contributions in Alice’s memory be made to the American Cancer Society. Private family services were held. Arrangements are by Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 12, 1997
DENNIS HAROLD MAGNUSON of Wickenburg died March 6 in Wickenburg. He was 19. Mr. Magnuson was born Aug. 31, 1977 in Phoenix. He was a lifelong resident of Arizona. Dennis was a 1996 graduate of Wickenburg High School and was employed by Rancho de Los Caballeros in Wickenburg. He loved music, Marilyn Monroe, sports and loved being with people. Dennis will be missed by all who knew him. . Survivors include his mother Patti PINSON and father Darrell MAGNUSON; brothers Billy and Bryan ELLENBURGER and Kenny HILTON; grandmother Mary Jane PINSON; great-grandmother Dorothy WAGNER; godmother Audrey WAGNER; numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and friends and nieces and nephews Brittley, Baylee, Tyler, Amanda and Nicholas. Services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 12) at Frey Funeral Horne. Fr. John VOGT will officiate. Burial will follow in the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Visitation was conducted from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday (March 11) at Frey Funeral Horne and Cremation Service in Wickenburg, which handled all the arrangements.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
May 11, 1962
Thursday Rites for Mrs. Malloy
Rev. D.F. O’SULLIVAN was scheduled to conduct a funeral mass in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Thursday morning of this week for Mrs. MARGARET MALLOY, 56, who died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in community Hospital after a long illness. Burial was to be in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mrs. Malloy, who was born in Illinois, had lived in Wickenburg for five years. Surviving are two sons, James MALLOY, sophomore in the Wickenburg High School, and William MARATTA who resides in California; and two daughters, Mrs. Michael WILSON of Phoenix, and Mrs. Emish LEE of California.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Oct 27, 1961
Rites Held For WILLIAM MAPHENY
WILLIAM MAPHENY, 75-year-old Yarnell resident, died in a Phoenix nursing home Sunday. Funeral services were in that city on Wednesday with burial following in Greenwood Memorial Park there. Mr. MAPHENY, a retired state Highway Department employee who has been in Arizona since 1920, had resided in Yarnell for the past eight years.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 27, 2005, p. B9
KARIN WEHLING MARKHAM of Aguila, Ariz., age 39, much loved mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend went to heaven on April 23. She is survived by her sons Justin P. and Jesse D. Wehling; her husband Robert Markham; mother Pat Wehling of Albuquerque, N.M.; father Ed Wehling of Bridgewater, N.J.; sister Kristin Harding of Kintnersville, Penn.; brother Dr. E.V. Wehling of Detroit, Mich.; nephews Joshua Harding and Cole Wehling; nieces Amanda and Meryah Harding and many friends and relatives. Services will be held at 2 pm on Friday (April 29) at Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 W. Camino Del Sol, Sun City West. Karin fought a fierce battle against breast cancer and inspired many people with her bravery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 2040 West Bethany Home Rd. #103, Phoenix, AZ 85015.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ April 14, 2004, B10 I. LEE MARKOVITCH, SR., of Wickenburg, passed away April 11, 2004. He was born May 27, 1926 in Wood River, Ill. Mr. MARKOVITCH was a graduate of Southern Illinois University. He served in the United States Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He was employed by Olin for 15 years, and Lockheed for 18 years as a chemical engineer. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Antoinette (Toni) Markovitch; son Lee Markovitch, Jr. and daughter-in law Laurie Markovitch; daughter Lura Holderegger; grandson Stephen Lee Holderegger. Rosary will be said Sunday, April 18, 2004 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Mass will be Monday, April 19, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Father Brian Bell officiating.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Dec 2, 1955, p. 1
ADDISON N. MARTIN Funeral Services In New Hampshire
Military funeral services were to be held this week in Penacook, N. H., for ADDISON N. MARTIN of Morristown, who passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 26 at Community Hospital here. Although in ill health for many years, Mr Martin's condition did not become critical until Friday evening, when he was admitted to the hospital. A native of Concord, N. H., where he was born October 4, 1897, Mr. Martin served 26 years on the police department of that city until the spring of 1946 when ill health forced his retirement. At the time he was working with delinquent youths and supervised a boys' club of some 80 members which was called Addison's Boys' Club. Upon his retirement, Mr. & Mrs. Martin came to Arizona and after an eight months stay at Cactus, Garden Lodge, bought their own home in Morristown, where they had lived since. The Survivors Surviving besides the widow, who accompanied the body back to New Hampshire, are three sons, Paul of Chicopee, Mass., Arnold of Concord and Robert of New London, N. H. Also the father, Henry O. Martin and a sister, Mrs. Hazel MOUNIER, both of Wayland, Mass., and a brother, Allen, of Brookline, Mass. Six grandchildren also survive. Mr. Martin was a veteran of World War I in which he served with the 103rd Infantry, spending 22 months overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Mar 12, 1997
DORTHA P. MARTIN of Phoenix and formerly of Wickenburg, died March 4 in Phoenix. She was 85. Mrs. Martin was born Aug. 9, 1911 in Casco, Mich. She had lived in Arizona for the past 26 years. Survivors include a son, Hank Rumzek; daughters Jacqulin D. Mann, Beverly Schneider and Shirley Reynolds; sisters Helen Brija and Ferne Pelke; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Services have been held.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
November 11, 1996
ETHEL S. MARTIN of Meadview and formerly of Congress, died Nov. 24 in Peoria. She was 83. MRS. MARTIN was born July 4, 1913 in Marathon City, Wisc. She had lived in Arizona for the past 24 Years. Survivors Include two sisters, Alice and Margaret, both of Wisconsin; a brother, Robert SEYLER of Wisconsin; and caregivers Jack and Virginia HARRIS of Meadview. Private services have been held.

December 31, 1954 p. 1
MRS. ESTHER MARTIN, Former Resident, Is Summoned In Phoenix
A number of her old friends from Wickenburg attended funeral services in Phoenix Tuesday for MRS. ESTHER M. MARTIN who died in St Joseph's Hospital in that city Friday night, December 24. Mrs. Martin and her husband, Y. M. (Zeke) Martin, lived in this community for many years before moving to Phoenix in 1940. The Martins came to Wickenburg about 1928 from Forepaugh where they had lived a number of years on the ranch owned by Mrs. Martin's uncle, George CAMPBELL. Mr. Martin was manager of what is now the Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co. here. At that time it was owned by the Brayton Commercial Co. Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth LOWRY and Mrs. Marilyn PRICE, both of Phoenix, and a son, Robert E. MARTIN of Bagdad. Also seven grandchildren, Floyd H. WACHTER of Wickenburg, served as one of the pallbearers at the funeral Tuesday which was held from the Arizona Funeral Home with burial in Memory Lawn Memorial Park.

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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Nov 4, 1955, p. 5
MARTINEZ DEATH
GEORGE MARTINEZ, age 58, of Parker, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Community Hospital here, where he was admitted Monday. Among the survivors are the widow, Mary C.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 5, 2008
KIMBERLY W. MASON, 81, passed away Feb. 25, 2008 at Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West. She was born March 26, 1926 in Melton Mowbray, England, to James Wilson and Ivy Robinson Wilson. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Glenn and Susan Mason of Ione, Wash.; son Craig Mason of Cathedral City, Calif., brothers Bill, Richard and Jaime Wilson, all of England; sister Bess Wilson Ward of England; five grandchildren: Anthony Mason of Pima, Ariz., Jennifer Crandall of Murphy, Idaho, Andrea Baldwin of Yelm, Wash., Christopher Mason of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., and Joshua Mason of Oak Harbor, Wash.; and nine great-grandchildren. Family services were held with interment to follow at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Arrangements under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 20, 2001 p. A14
KATHRYN S. MASON of Wickenburg, died June 12. She was 91. Mrs. Mason was born April 27, 1910 in Gridley, Kansas. She was a retired homemaker. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Roberta Mason of Bellingham, Wash.; daughter-in-law Charlotte Kitchell of Montgomery, Ala.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dolph Simpson, and sister Marjorie Heiligman, both of Wickenburg. Private services will be held at a later date in Redlands, Calif.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
12/15/2008
PIETRO ROBERT "PETE" MATASTASIO, JR., age 74, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Wickenburg, Ariz., on Dec. 5. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, he later moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he married Barbara VIA and raised four children. He worked as a welder most of his life; a jack-of-all-trades, he could fix anything. He loved the outdoors, so upon retiring to Wickenburg he joined the Gold Prospectors Association of America and happily spent his last few years digging for gold in the desert. Pete was one of a kind and will be missed by his children Susan Ratliff, Donald Matastasio, Tina Cliffe, grandchildren Garrison Ratliff, Lauren Matastasio and Amanda, Elise and Christian Cliffe, sisters Mary Delfosse and Sarah Baum, and many family and friends he touched. He was preceded in death by daughter Laura Matastasio in 1978. At his request no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
August 26, 1955, p. 5
RUTH MATLEAN Dies Suddenly In Nevada
MRS. RUTH MATLEAN, who served so long as the congenial waitress at the Horseshoe Cafe, died suddenly of a heart attack in Ely, Nevada, August 15 while visiting relatives there. She was 54 years old. Funeral services and burial were in Ely which was her home town. She and her husband, Al (Slim) MATLEAN, moved from Wickenburg early this spring and had been residing on the 17 Ranch in Peeples Valley where Mr. Matlean is foreman.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 25, 2007 p. A11
TERRY LYNN MATTHEWS went to be with our Heavenly Father on April 17. Terry was born in Wickenburg, Ariz., on October 15, 1953, to REED and JUNE VINES. Terry enjoyed so many different things such as cooking, taking her family on camping trips, being outside with her water hose or looking for knick-knacks and rocks that she could use for her arts and crafts. She loved tending her nursery, garden and green, green grass. Terry loved life and most of all her family. Any person who came in contact with her was touched by her loving aura and wonderful kindness. Terry was loved by many, and will be truly missed. She is survived by her husband SCOTT MATTHEWS of Wickenburg; brothers and sisters Renee, Cindy, Jimmy, Stacy, Bobby, Casey, Melissa, and Jack “Man”; 13 grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother June Overton, father Reed Vines and brother Ricky Vines. Memorial services will be held on April 28 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Hope Assembly of God Church with Pastor Duane Middleton officiating. Interment will follow in the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wickenburg Funeral Home.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 16, 1961
Rites Conducted for HAZEL MATSON
Wickenburg lost a member of one of its pioneer families with the death last Saturday of MRS. HAZEL MATSON. Mrs. Matson, died in Community Hospital at 11:20 that morning after a long illness. Mrs. Matson's father, the late I. B. Woods, came to Wickenburg from Minnesota before the turn of the century. He built the house in which the Matsons reside at 161 Coconino Street in 1897. He was a deputy marshal, a cement contractor and freight hauler. Mrs. Matson's mother died while she was a young child and she was raised by an aunt in Minnesota, her birthplace. It was not until 1910 that Mrs. Matson came to Wickenburg to join her father. She resided here until 1918 when she moed to Oregon. She returned to Wickenburg in 1930. Mrs. Matson was one of the founders of the Wickenburg Public Library, campaigned successfully with others for a municipal swimming pool and a pedestrian walk across Sols Wash on Highway 89 and was active in many other civic enterprises. She was a past matron of Eastern Star; a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, PTA, Civil Defense and the Phoenix Philatelic Association. Funeral services were held at 4 p. m. Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Wilson pastor officiating. Mrs Reuben Stifel sang "The End Of A Perfect Day" with Mrs. Randolph Patterson at the organ. Gravesides rites in Wickenburg Cemetery were conducted by members of the Order of Eastern Star. Pallbearers were Carl Shride, Bill Bass, Roy Coxwell, Newt Aldous, John Burden and Harry Cooke, Jr.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 23, 1961
Husband And Son Are Survivors Of MRS. HAZEL MATSON
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Matson were held in the First Presbyterian Church June 13 with the Rev. James Wilson, pastor, officiating. Members of the Eastern Star, organization of which Mrs. Matson was a past matron, conducted graveside rites in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mrs. Matson died in Community Hospital June 10. In reporting Mrs. Matson's death in last week's issue of The SUN, the writer unintentionally failed to state that Mrs. Matson was survived by her husband, Gust Matson, and a son, Garth Mickelson. Mr. Matson has operated his own plumbing business here since 1930.

The Wickenburg Sun
Mar. 24, 1961
THOMAS McARTHUR Rites in Phoenix
Funeral services and burial for THOMAS McARTHUR, 78-year-old Morristown resident, were scheduled to be held in Phoenix at 3 p.m. Thursday of this week. Mr. McArthur who had spent the past 10 winters in Morristown and who lived in Yarnell and Prescott during the summers, died in Phoenix hospital Saturday of last week after an illness of a year. Born in Ireland and raised in Scotland, Mr. McArthur had been in the United States more than 50 years. He was a miner and had worked throughout the west. There are no known survivors.

May 13, 1955 p. 1
WILLIAM McCAIN Dies In Prescott
William H. McCAIN, 57, died in Whipple Veterans Hospital at Fort Whipple April 25. He had been a patient there for nearly seven months. Mr. McCain was born in Troy, Illinois, July 10, 1897. He came to Wickenburg three years ago from Phoenix where he was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Surviving are the widow and one daughter, Shirley, both of Wickenburg.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Nov 5, 2008, p. A10
CHARLES W. McCALL went to be with the Lord on Oct. 12. He was “C.W.” to all. He was born June 14, 1943. He left behind daughters Shelly (Nick) Estrada, Kim Gould, Angelic (Brian) Neisen, seven grandchildren, 1 step-grandson and six great-grandchildren, and his beloved fianc/ Montana C. Stevens. “I have lost my best friend. We were one in heart. We did everything together. His passion was riding his Harley beside me - more or less. I always had to pull over and wait for him to catch up! Our love was forever; I just didn’t know forever was so short. I will love you for all of my forever!” - Montana A celebration of life memorial will take place at the Arrowhead Saloon - Frog Rock Cafe in Congress, Ariz., mile marker 269 on Highway 89, Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon. Rev. Skip Plapp will preside. A fellowship dinner - potluck will follow.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
July 23, 2008 p. A7
WILLIAM D. McCAULEY, also known as Bill or Doyle, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 17 at Sun City West hospice. Bill was born Feb. 5,1921 in Tipton, Ind., to Clara and Bill McCauley Sr., and he was raised in the rural farming community. Bill was a natural mechanic, and in early adulthood started a bicycle repair and sales business. He also loved motorcycles and rebuilt a wrecked “Indian” motorcycle to use as his transportation. He included motorcycles into his repair and sales operation. He often made the long trip from Tipton, Ind., to his sister Irene’s in Grand Rapids, Mich., on that first and favorite “Indian”. In mid-adulthood he moved to the Denver, Colo., area and started a desert racing machine business. Racers brought their own selected vehicles, usually Jeeps, and Bill would customize them to their specs for their racing needs. Bill also raced his own creations in Arizona and Baja, Mexico. About 1978 Bill retired from that business and moved to Yuma, Ariz., in his motor home where he met the love of his life, Ethel May. They shared their love of travel with the motor home and married in 1980 continuing to travel all of the 48 states for the remaining years. They moved from Yuma to their present home in Wickenburg in about 1982. Bill loved life, fast machinery, animals (especially his dog “Peanut”) children, good food and most of all travel with his wife Ethel. Bill is survived by his wife Ethel of Wickenburg; daughter Cindy of Denver, Colo.; niece Tudy SMITH of Sharpsville, Indiana, and nephews Richard and James COVERT of Astoria and Salem, Oregon. Services where held at the Wickenburg, Elks Lodge 2160 Monday July 21. Burial will be in the Arapaho Cemetery in Clinton, Okla., Thursday July 24. Arrangements are by David’s Desert Chapel Funeral Home.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 30, 2008, p. A12
Mrs. VIOLA MABLE McCOLLUM “Vi,” age 98, passed away April 27 in Auburn, Calif. Viola was born Sept. 8, 1909 in Jefferson, Missouri, to Ulysses Grant CROW and Nettie Baxter CROW. Vi moved to California as a young woman and began business college. She soon became a dental assistant where she met husband Pharo Phelps. They had three children. After Pharo’s death, Viola worked as a bar and restaurant manager, studied to get her brokers license and began selling real estate. She met Mac McCOLLUM and they soon married. They enjoyed extensive traveling and moved to Wickenburg, Ariz., in 1976 to settle down. She was a longtime resident of the Country Club Park in Wickenburg. Viola was preceded in death by her husband Robert N. McCOLLUM on April 6, 1987 and son Raymond PHELPS in 2006. She is survived by twin daughters Nancy Ruth KIDDER of Auburn, Calif., and Norma Jean SPEARS of Bishop, Calif.; grandchildren Misty and Melissa PHELPS both of Long beach, Calif.; Tami BROWN of Sierra City, Calif.; Christopher WATSON of Auburn, Calif.; Sherri LEE of Bishop, Calif.; and seven great-grandchildren. Five foot tow, eyes of blue, with a spirit that was 10 feet tall. She often offered the advice “Turn the page,” and it is with heavy hearts that we do. Graveside services at the Wickenburg Municipal cemetery are pending. For more information call Wickenburg Funeral Home at 684-2081. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 9, 2004, B9
CHARLES F. "MAC" McCOY, a resident of Wickenburg and Pagosa Springs, Colo. died May 27, 2004 in Durango. Mr. McCoy was born Nov. 14, 1917 in Independence, Missouri. Following graduation from the University of Chicago he served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. While stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. he married Donna Kathleen Kilmer in North Kansas City, Mo. on Nov. 21, 1942. Following discharge after the war Mr. McCoy was employed as an attorney for the State of Kansas and by the National Labor Relations Board in Kansas City. In 1951 he began a career in the oil and gas industry with Sinclair Oil Company, which took the family to Independence, Kan., Tulsa, Okla., and New York, N.Y. where he served as corporate secretary. He subsequently spent many years in the oil business with smaller corporations in Houston, San Diego and for nearly 30 years in the Denver area. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of several corporations. In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Charles of Sacramento, Calif., Robert of Wickenburg and Martha Jane Ness of Tucson; five grandchildren. Mac was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wickenburg. He was an accomplished horseman and tennis player. Private family services were held May 30, 2004 in the San Juan National Forest. The family suggests that those wishing to make donations in Mr. McCoy's memory direct their contributions to the Wickenburg Community Healthcare Foundation, 520 Rose Lane, Wickenburg, AZ 85390.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 10, 1944
McCULLUM Services Held Here
Funeral services were held at the graveside in the Wickenburg cemetery at 11 o’clock Monday morning for WILLIAM McCULLUM, who passed away in Phoenix February 27th. Mr. McCullum was a resident of Wickenburg for many years.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 4, 2001 p. A18
TOM McDONALD, a former Wickenburg resident, died March 5 in Scottsdale. He was 85. Mr. McDonald was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March 18, 1915. He was raised in Cedarhurst, N. Y. and retired as Assistance Postmaster, Cedarhurst, in 1970. He moved to Wickenburg in 1973. He was a veteran of World War II. A cremation service followed a Mass at St. Maria Goretti Church, with Fr. Jack Spaulding officiating. There will be a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wickenburg, where Mr. McDonald was a parishioner and active in church affairs. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ April 4, 2001 A18 Edna Poland of Yarnell, died March 23 in Yarnell. She was 86. Mrs. Poland was born Sept. 29, 1914 in Syracuse, N.Y. She had lived in Arizona for the past 54 years. Survivors include her daughter, Paula Mayer of Yarnell; sons Phillip, Jeffrey and Thad of California; one sister, 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services have been held.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 28, 2008
ERWIN R. McGUIRE, long-time resident of the area, passed away on May 19 at the Hospice of the Valley Care Center in Surprise. He was born in Ford Springs, Ark., near Batesville in May of 1916. Son of Erwin R. McGuire Sr. and Selma Aeby McGuire, descendants of early pioneers of the 1700s, he was raised the only child after the loss of his infant sister. His early life was spent in Batesville. His father died early, and after his teen years he was in Houston, Texas, during World War II years driving tanker trucks. He came to Morristown in 1944, drove the school bus and worked in the local grocery. In 1953, he married a long-time local resident Ena LaMar LILLY. They did resort work in Phoenix and Reno, Nev. In 1957, they leased the Morristown Grocery, where they had a thriving business for 15 years. He also had the Castle Hot Springs mail contract for more than 25 years, when he finally retired and built their home. He was an avid sportsman, and he and his wife spent many a joyful time on the Arizona lakes. When his health failed, he was pretty much home-bound under Hospice Care. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years; his stepson Howard LILLY (Louise) of Chino Valley; grandchildren Patricia Johnson (Kevin) of Tulsa, Okla., and Wayne Lilly (Jane) of Phoenix; and great-grandchildren Korena West (Al N.), A.J. Graffeo of Tulsa, Okla., Leigh Ann Lilly of California, and Travis Lilly of Phoenix; his wife’s brother Dwight LaMar (Marie) and sister Ila Sutherlin (John) of Glendale; and extended family. Graveside services were held Saturday (May 24) at the Morristown Cemetery, with Pastor Mike JONES of the Christian Fellowship Church officiating. A reception was held following services at the church, with the Woman’s Club of Morristown assisting. Memorial contributions can be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ. 85014-5656. Arrangements were under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 10, 2009, p. A7
ROBERT “BOB” McKEAND 49, died Sunday, May 3 in Victorville, Calif. He was born Oct. 29, 1959 in Wickenburg, Ariz. and attended Aguila Elementary School, then graduated from Glendora High School in Glendora, Calif. Bob is survived by his sisters Linda (George) of Phoenix, Ariz.; Karen (John) of Kingman, Ariz.; and Gloria of Romona, Calif.; five nieces and one nephew; four great nieces and one great nephew; along with his beloved dog Lucky; and many friends. Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father, MaryLee and Roscoe McKEAND. A memorial will be held in Victorville, Calif. For those who knew Bob, please take a moment to remember “ funny, good-natured Bob.” You’ll be forever in our hearts.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 26, 1997
PAM L. McPEETERS of Wickenburg died March 19 at Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City. She was 50. Mrs. McPeeters was born Aug. 8, 1946 in Phoenix. She was a lifelong resident of Arizona and had lived in Wickenburg for the past 11 years. Mrs. McPeeters was employed as a customer service assistant at The Minute Mart in Wickenburg. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, H.T.; son Taylor of Reno, Nev.; son and daughter-in-law Charles and Kristan of Peoria; mother Lois Michaels of Wickenburg; and brother Wayne Debarr of Phoenix. A son, Claud, preceded her in death. Memorial services are scheduled at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 26) at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Canon Dan Gerrard and Rev. John A. Smart will officiate. Burial was conducted in San Simon, Ariz., on Monday, March 24.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 26, 1997
. PAM L. McPEETERS of Wickenburg, died March 19 at Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City. She was 50. Mrs. McPeeters was born Aug. 8, 1946 in Phoenix. She was a lifelong resident of Arizona and had lived in Wickenburg for the past 11 years. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, H. T.; son Taylor of Reno, Nev.; son and daughter-in-law Charles and Kristan of Peoria; mother Lois Michaels of Wickenburg; and brother Wayne Debarr of Phoenix. A son, Claud, preceded her in death. Memorial services are scheduled at 5:00 p. m. today (Wednesday March 26) at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. The Rev. Canon Dan Gerrard and Rev. John A. Smart will officiate. Burial was conducted in San Simon, Arizona, on Monday, March 24. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to Wickenburg Regional Hospital Emergency Department.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 30, 2004, p. A12
JEWEL E. McPHERSON, 77, passed away June 27, 2004 at her home in Wickenburg. Jewel was born in Hamlin, Texas on Oct. 25, 1926. She is survived by her son, Dennis McPherson of Mesa; brother Allen Rogers of Tonopah; and one grandson. Services will be held at the Alpine First Baptist Church in Alpine, Ariz., with burial in the Ft. Bayard Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Silver City, N.M., on July 2. Arrangements were by Frey Funeral Home.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
April 17, 1996
BERTICE L. MEEKS of Wickenburg died April 10 in Sun City. He was 79. Mr. Meeks was born May 30, 1916 in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He had lived in Arizona the last four years. Mr. Meeks was a World War II Army Veteran with the rank of T/4 at the time of his discharge. He was a P.O.W. in Germany for 28 months before being set free by the Russians when they came through and then walked 50 miles before finding a U.S. camp. Mr. Meeks worked for the U.S. Postal Service and received the Service Award. He retired in 1975. Mr. Meeks also was a bus driver and barber in California. He loved to play horseshoes; he won state tournaments and National Horseshoe Pitchers Association awards and certificates of achievement. He also loved music, playing string instruments and singing. His other enjoyments were boating, sailing and bicycling. He bicycled 1,100 miles going from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with a group. Mr. Meeks liked to walk, was quite active and was always doing something. Mr. Meeks is survived by his wife Olis of Wickenburg; sons John Meeks of Shingle Springs, Calif., and Kenneth Meeks of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters Beulah BLAND and Maxine STARRETT of Indianapolis, Ind. and brother John MEEKS of Waynesville, N.C. Private burial was held at the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
January 17, 1996
PRESTON M. MERCER, of Wickenburg, died Jan. 10 in Wickenburg. He was 91. Mr. Mercer was born March 24, 1904 in Texas. He had lived in Arizona for 86 years, coming here from Texas. Mr. Mercer was a cowboy. He was an avid horseback rider and loved telling western and historical stories, and also wrote poetry. His most memorable years were spent on a ranch doing cowboy work. He loved to read before going blind and classical music. Mr. Mercer owned his own plane, which he flew, and also owned crop dusting planes that others flew. Although he had no formal education, Mr. Mercer was a well-respected entomologist. The majority of his knowledge came through his own reading. He served as the ecologist on the last scientific trip down the Colorado River before the Glen Canyon Dam was built. The expedition was headed by the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. Mr. Mercer also worked for a pest control business, Grower's Farm Supply, in Roll. For a number of years he was the top salesman in the country for Grower's Farm Supply. Mr. Mercer was known for having a tremendous memory. He could hear a song one time and sing it back. When he was in a gifted program at Flagstaff University, the instructor had every student memorize and recite a poem. Mr. Mercer memorized and recited an entire book. For a number of years, he wrote a column for the Yuma Daily Sun. Mr. Mercer was a longtime member of the Yuma Rotary Club, and frequently spoke at fellow Rotary Clubs. He also worked with the Camp Fire Girls of America for years and built their membership tremendously. He is survived by his daughters Judith CONNELLY of Bastrop, Texas and Maryvan CARLSON of Halcyon, Calif.; grandchildren Trinka Withers of Austin, Texas, Carol BANDY of Garfield, Texas, Jim CONNELLY of Austin, Texas; Elaine KUBALA of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mark Dawson of Laguna Beach, Calif., Eric DAWSON of Monterey, Calif., Shara STEELE of Wildomar, Calif., and Martin DAWSON of Dana Point, Calif.; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Flying E Guest and Cattle Ranch, 2801 W. Wickenburg Way. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Mercer's name to Rotary Club International, P.O. Box 1018, Wickenburg, Ariz. 85358. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service handled all arrangements.

The Wickenburg Sun Wickenburg, AZ
May 28, 2008
VINCENT MESTETH, born July 6,1989 in Blythe California, died May 21, 2008 in Peoria Ariz. Services were at the First Southern Baptist Church in Wickenburg. Burial at the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. David’s Desert Chapel Funeral Home at 684-0710 for additional service information.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 11, 2008
Mrs. BERNICE METCALFE, age 80, passed away June 5 in Boise, Idaho. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 9 a.m. at the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Bernice was born August 20, 1927 in Culver City, Calif., to Valentine WEIDEL and Bertha Bys WEIDEL. She attended schools there and graduated from Hamilton High School. Shortly after high school she began working as a bank teller and soon was married to Jack O. Metcalfe. They made their home in the Los Angeles area. Bernice was primarily a homemaker raising a family. They moved to Wickenburg in 1988. She was active at one time in the Wickenburg Sewing Guild as well as the Friends of Music and the American Legion Auxiliary. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Jack O. METCALFE, August 28, 1991. She is survived by her children John Patrick Metcalfe of Williams, Ariz.; Mary Humme of Eagle, Idaho; and David Allen Metcalfe of California. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
August 4, 1961
Father Of Local Man Dies Friday
Funeral services were held in Flagstaff Tuesday afternoon for EMERY E. METZKE, father of Harold P. METZKE of Wickenburg. Burial was in a Flagstaff Cemetery. Mr. Metzke died in that city Friday of last week. A native of Stratford, Wisconsin, Mr. Metzke moved to Williams in 1934 where he worked for Saginaw Lumber Co. Nineteen years ago he moved to Flagstaff where he was with the Southwest Lumber Co. Other survivors are another son, Emery A. METZKE of Long Beach, Calif.; a brother, William, and a sister, Laura, whose addresses are unknown; and three grandchildren.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 18, 2008
SHIRLEY J. MEYER, age 65, passed away June 11 in Parker, Ariz. Graveside services were held on Monday, June 16 at the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Shirley was born November 30, 1942 in Wickenburg, Ariz. Shirley had resided in Big River, Calif., for the last 18 years. Shirley was and avid volunteer and philanthropic supporter. She volunteered her time and services as an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She served at St. Vincent de Paul and Hospice of Havasu, Friends of the Library in Parker, and American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, Post 466. She loved her family with all her heart, and was available for all of us - husband, children, grandchildren, cousins, aunts and uncles - through the good times and the bad. She always lent an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. She always made us feel like we were the most important things on this earth. Shirley had a great sense of humor, she was a charter member of the “Maxine’s Fan Club.” She always had jokes, and liked to make us laugh. We will miss her dearly, and heaven has truly received an angel. She is survived by husband Carl Meyer, children Teresa Sasnett, Mary Vasquez and her husband Arthur Vasquez, Jr., William Allen Sasnett and his wife Barbara Sasnett, John Meyer and his wife Tracey Meyer, and Jeff Meyer;, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, uncle John and Jackie Allen, and cousin and best friend Wanda Robinson, as well as many other cousins who will all miss her dearly. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Dec. 15, 1961
Prescott Funeral For G. L. MEYERS
Rev. Scott SIEGLE of Wickenburg conducted funeral services Wednesday afternoon in Prescott for GEORGE L. MEYERS, 74 year-old Yarnell resident who died in his home Sunday. Burial was in Prescott’s Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Meyers, who was born in Jasper, Tennessee, moved to Yarnell in 1953 when he retired after 30 years with the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs in New Mexico, Washington and Arizona. He served as a teacher in Indian schools at Sacaton, Lehi, Keams Canyon and was principal of the Hopi-Navajo Boarding School from 1938 to 1951. Surviving are the widow, Violet; three sons, George of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Donald of Salida, Colo., and Harold of Silver Springs, Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. Ada GUTHRIE of El Paso, Texas and Mrs. Ella RAGLAND of Commerce, Texas; and seven grandchildren.

November 26, 1954 p. 1
McCONNELL Rites Held November 20
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock last Saturday afternoon, November 20, at the Wickenburg Chapel, for ROBERT JOHN McCONNELL, a resident of Wickenburg since 1943, who passed away the preceding Wednesday afternoon at his home here following a lingering illness. Dr. Charles S. POLING of the First Presbyterian Church conducted the final rites with burial taking place in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were George HERSHKOWITZ, Larry FIELDS, Ted BULGER, Bob McNABB, Roy PEMBERTON and Robert DUNKEL of Parker.
Born In Canada
Born in Paisley, Ontario Canada, November 22, 1878, Mr. McConnell moved with his family to Grand Forks, N. D. in 1881. He later returned to Canada and was married June 21, 1916, to Ethel Irene BARNCARD. With their four children, Mr. & Mrs. McConnell returned to the States in 1926, locating in Mercer, Wisconsin, where he became associated with the Wisconsin Forestry Conservation. He held that position until moving to Wickenburg in 1943.
Worked At CFA
Mr. McConnell was employed at the Claibome Flight Academy west of here until it’s closing in 1944. He then worked for several years at the Kay El Bar Ranch until poor health forced him to give up active work. For the past few years his chief interest had been raising flowers at his home.
The Survivors
Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Ethel Irene McCONNELL, three daughters, Mrs. Mitchell KERKES and Miss Iris McCONNELL, both of Wickenburg, and Mrs. R. G. CARR of Omaha, Neb., and one son, Ronald Robert McCONNELL of Fallon, Nev. Two sisters, Mrs. I. C. JOHNSTON of Kenmore, N. D., and Mrs. Mary BRITTON of Sioux Falls, S. D., and two brothers, Pete and Harvey, both of Leavenworth, Wash., also survive, as do three grandchildren.

The Wickenburg Sun
December 5, 1958
Morristown Man’s Father Summoned
Funeral services were held in Glendale Wednesday for WILLIAM A. (ANDU) McDANIEL 81-year-old father of W. L. McDaniel of Morristown. The elder Mr. McDaniel died in Phoenix Saturday. He was born in San Saba, Texas, moved to Arizona 40 years ago, and resided for the past 35 years in Peoria. He was a retired farmer and rancher. Survivors in addition to the Morristown son, are the widow; two other sons, O. L. McDaniel of Phoenix and S. A. McDaniel of Southgate, Calif.; and one daughter, Mrs. R. E. Carey of Montgomery, Alabama.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 13, 1962
PARKER WOMEN, INJURED IN ACCIDENT, DIES HERE
Mrs. ROBERTA McKNIGHT, 64, Parker school teacher, died in Community Hospital here Thursday night of last week from injuries received a few hours earlier in an automobile accident on Highway 72 near Hope. High wind caused the car to leave the road and then it turned over four times, says Highway Patrolman Bill REASER. This was the state’s 111th traffic death so far in 1962.

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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Sept 30, 1960, p. 8
Rites Pending for R. B. McCULLOUGH
Funeral services for RICHARD B. McCULLOUGH are pending word from the Air Force where his son, Farris, stationed on Okinawa, will be able to come to Wickenburg. The services will be held in Wickenburg with the Rev. Robert Jenkins Baptist minister, officiating. Burial will be- in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. McCullough, 64, died in Community Hospital at 8 p. m. Wednesday following surgery. He had been admitted to the hospital the day before.
Born in Sheldon, Missouri, September 24 1896, Mr. McCullough went to Madera, Calif., in 1932, moved to Salome in 1942 and then to Wickenburg in 1952. In Salome he did plumbing and carpentry. In Wickenburg he was well known as a gardner and was employed by Siekman's Flower Shop Nursery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. May McCULLOUGH; two sons, Richard of Campbell, Calif., and Farris of Okinawa; and one granddaughter, Janiece Ann McCULLOUGH of Campbell, Calif

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Feb. 13, 2008 p. A9
FRANCIS “FRANK” W. McDONOUGH, age 77, passed away Feb. 3 at his residence in Wickenburg. He was born in Millerton, N.D., to Francis J. McDonough and Mina Saye McDonough. Frank was raised in the Detroit Lakes area of Minnesota. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17, retiring after 21 years of service as a Sr. Chief Petty Officer E9. He married Lillian Bright in 1956. Following his military service they made their home in Santa Rosa, Calif., where Frank worked as an electrician for various companies prior to moving to Arizona in 1993, settling in Wickenburg. Frank was a member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of the Hassayampa Yacht Club. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian on Aug. 8, 2000 and is survived by his brother Donald McDonough of Rohnert Park, Calif.; brother and his companion Richard McDonough and Wilma Hodges of Rio Rancho, N.M.; sister and brother-in-law Dorothy and Louis Bonato of Apple Valley, Calif.; sisters Irene Hersom of Side Lake, Minn.; Doris Duenow of Crystal, Minn.; Jean Robertson of Seal Beach, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life and memorial service will be held on Saturday (Feb. 16) at 2 p.m. at the Rancher Bar in Wickenburg. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 23, 2007, p. A12
FLORA McNEIL passed away May 18 in Yarnell, Ariz. She was born Feb. 2, 1909 in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. She is survived by 20 nieces and nephews including Vernon Hale of Wickenburg, and many grand-and great-grand nieces and nephews. Per her request there will be no service. Arrangements under the direction of David’s Desert Chapel.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Jan 19, 2008 p. A5
SAMUEL MeGARGEE, born Nov. 19, 1981 in San Bernardino, Calif., died Jan. 6 in Phoenix, Ariz. He is survived by his father Tim MeGargee of Wickenburg; mother Allison White of Mayer, Ariz., sister Faith MeGargee and brother Benjaman MeGargee; and grandmother Helen Cross. Viewing will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at V.A. Chapel in Prescott, Ariz. with the funeral at 3:30 p.m. at the V.A. Chapel. Donations may be made in Samuel’s name to Northern Arizona All Airborne Chapter, P.O. Box 28049, Prescott Valley, AZ. 86312 Arrangements are by David’s Desert Chapel Funeral Home in Wickenburg.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 29, 2005, p. B12
Funeral Services for MR. STANLEIGH MEGAREE, age 78, who passed away June 24, 2005 in the Veteran's Hospital in Prescott, will be held today (Wednesday, June 29) at The Potter's House Church at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dave Robinson officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow in the National Cemetery of Arizona in Cave Creek. Stanleigh was born in Colorado and served in the US Navy during World War II. Following his military service, he began working in waste management and had a contract with the Island of Catalina in California for years. He came to Wickenburg in the 1980s and purchased a ranch near Wickenburg. He was a member of the American Legion and a member of The Potter's House Church. He is survived by his son Tim Megargee; grandchildren Samuel Megargee, Faith Megargee and Benjamin Megargee; and a niece Melinda Ginsburg of California. Arrangements are under the direction of Frey-Wickenburg Funeral Home.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
August 2, 1946
T. McGOWAN’S DEATH SHOCKS MANY FRIENDS
The death in Phoenix last Friday morning of TALMAGE McGOWAN brought sorrow to this community where he had lived and had been in business for nearly a decade and which he served well and faithfully for four consecutive terms as a representative in the state legislature. At his death, which followed an illness of several months, he was chairman of the Highway and Bridges committee of the Legislative. A registered pharmacist, Mr. McGowan was in the drug business in Arizona for many years, employed originally in stores in the Glendale and Peoria districts and coming to Wickenburg in 1936 as manager of the Carol Wood drug store here. He took over that business in 1946, naming it McGowan’s pharmacy, by which it was known until its sale in 1944 to Joseph KWIS and Charm WILSON who have since operated it as the Hassayampa Drug. Born in Quitman, Mississippi, on March 23, 1890, Mr. McGowan was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James H. McGOWAN, plantation owners. He received his early schooling in Quitman and attended Loyola University in New Orleans where he received his degree in pharmacy in 1915. After employment in a drug store in Slidell, Louisiana. He came in Arizona in 1920.
Married Iowa Girl
In 1925 he married Margaret HOWIE, a native of Iowa Falls, Iowa, graduate of the University of Iowa and who at the time was teaching in the school in Mesa. Mr. McGowan was first elected in the state legislature from the Wickenburg district in 1938 and served continuously in the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th sessions of the legislature. He was appointed during his legislative career, on the Banking and Insurance Public Institution, fish and Game county Affairs and Agricultural and irrigation committees. His selection as chairman of the Highway and Bridges committee came during the most recent term of the legislature. Because of ill health, he was not a candidate for the re-election at the recent state primary. Mr. McGowan was a charter member of the Wickenburg rotary club and held membership in that organization at the time of his death. He was also active in the round Up Club here, and belonged to the Arizona Club of Phoenix. He affiliated with the Masonic order at the Peoria, the royal Arch in Prescott and the Shrine in Phoenix.
Surviving Family
Surviving are the widow, who has been assistant principal and librarian of the Wickenburg High school since 1940, and a daughter, Peggy Beth, a student at Steven College in Missouri. Mrs. McGowan resigned her position in the Wickenburg school system some time ago in become librarian of the Glendale, Arizona high school. She and her daughter are leaving around the first of August to make their home in Glendale while Peggy Beth will resume her studies this fall at Stevens. Three sister and two brothers also survive. They are Mrs. Robert LAND of Melvin, Ala.; Mrs. Gerald RENTZ of Gilbertown, Ala; and Mrs. William MORE [sic] of Springfield, Illinois; Douglas and Evans McGOWAN, both of Quitman, Miss. Funeral services for Mr. McGowan were held Saturday morning from the G. L. Leonard Chapel in Glendale, with the burial in the Glendale Memorial park. Officiating at the services was an old friend and neighbor of the McGowan family in Glendale, the Rev. Walter HOFMAN. Pallbearers were Tony BOETTO of Wickenburg; C. M. WOOD, D. R. JONES, S.C. NEUKOM and D.H. WILSON, all of Glendale, and E.D. MOORE of Phoenix.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
August 8, 2001 p. A14
HELEN LOUISE McINTOSH of Wickenburg died at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 at the Del Webb Hospital in Sun City. She was 78. Mrs. McIntosh was born July 27, 1923 in Indiana, Pa. She was the daughter of Brady and Nettie Myers. She first married in 1942 to Mack Boughner Jr., who died in 1967. She then married in 1970 to Everette Ray McIntosh, who died in 1994. Mrs. McIntosh came to Arizona in 1959 and lived in Wickenburg the last 40 years. Survivors are sister Ruby Gurnee of Pennsylvania; son Donald Boughner of Elko, Nev.; daughters Carol Bailey and Debbie Boughner of Wickenburg; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Mrs. McIntosh was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and James Myers, and a sister, Charlotte Myers. She always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. She will be missed by all her family and friends. Graveside services for family and friends were held Tuesday (Aug. 7) at 10 a.m.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
July 3, 1937, p. 1
DEATH TAKES MAE McKEE
Well Known Wickenburg Girl Passes Away After Extended Illness; Last Rites to be Saturday Morning.
MAE McKEE, daughter of Mrs. Movia STODDARD, passed away at her home at six o’clock Thursday evening, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 a. m. at the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. A. G. STEWART officiating. Miss McKEE who has resided in Wickenburg during the past eight years, observed her 21st birthday the Saturday before she died. She was born at Blue Stem, Washington. Surviving her are her mother, Mrs. Morvia STODDARD and a sister, Mrs. Arthur WILLIS both of Wickenburg. After the services the body will be sent to Spokane, Washington for burial.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 13, 2007, p. B8
DOROTHY ELIZABETH KELLY McKEE went to her final rest on June 9 at the age of 86. Dorothy was born in Galt, Ontario, Canada on January 31, 1921 and came to the United States with her parents at the age of 6 months. Dorothy spent most of her life in Southern California where she raised her children. She was an avid Bingo enthusiast. She could often be found at the Elks Lodge and the American Legion playing Bingo during her many visits to Wickenburg to visit her daughter over the years. Dorothy became a resident of My Father’s Retirement Ranch in June of 2006 and spent the last three months of life under the tender care of Calin of Sunview Estates Homecare in Surprise, where she died peacefully after a long battle with COPD and congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by two husbands, a daughter, and many, many friends. She is survived by her daughter Melody Rogers of Wickenburg, her son Michael Kelly of Riverside, Calif., six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a wonderful mother and friend who never had an unkind word for anyone. She will be sorely missed by all. Private services will be held at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Riverside, California. Arrangements are under the direction of David’s Desert Chapel Funeral Home of Wickenburg.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
July 4, 2001, p. A6
EMILY L. McMANAMY was born on Jan. 29, 1916 in Thorne, N.D. Her parents, Fred and Grace Leigh, owned the Plainview Seed Farm which was 12 miles from the Peace Garden, on the Canadian border. Emily and her sister Helen helped with the cooking for the hired hands who worked the 1,800-acre farm. A younger sister, Lois, died at the age of 13. Her many stories of the farm didn't include the "I walked five miles in the snow" story. Emily was driving at the age of 12, and she drove herself and her sisters to school every day. Emily graduation from the University of North Dakota in 1936 with a degree in dietetics. She further trained in Salt Lake City and became a registred dietitian, of which she was very proud. She was the head of the dietetics department at San Jose Hospital in California for many years. In 1948, she married John (Jack) McManamy and had two children, Beth and Rex Christopher. Jack found out in 1955 that he had Parkinson's Disease and was told to move to a drier climate. In 1958, Jack got in the car and started driving east. When he got to the town of Wickenburg, he found what he was looking for -- a piece of property on the Phoenix Highway caught his attention because it had a small house and a business building on it. He purchased the property and went back to California to get Emily and the kids. The Sunset Rock Shop was born, the kids started school at MacLennan Elementary, and Emily started working for the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Jack died in 1962 when his Parkinson's became severe and he got pneumonia. By now, Emily loved Wickenburg and knew that this was the town she wanted her kids to grow up in. Beth graduated from Wickenburg High School in 1969, and Rex in 1971. Emily moved to Flagstaff in 1971 so her children could live at home while they attended Northern Arizona University. Rex moved to the East Coast, married Cheryl and they had a daughter, Leigh. In 1986, Emily moved to Phoenix to be near Beth and her family. Beth and Vice had adopted Nicole when she was 3 days old, and Emily was in heaven helping to care for her. As Nicole grew, Emily taught her, at an early age, to sew on the machine, cook, iron and use the typewriter. Nicole spent a lot of quality time with her grandmother during the following 15 years. Emily loved to cook, craft, sew, crochet, knit and read, and the Lord blessed her with the gift of nurturing. Her love of family and friends was monumental. She took care of all around her. In 1992, Emily too was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. She never let it get her down. She pushed herself to lead the life she wanted, which included the church, friends and family. In 1997, Emily moved into the Good Shepherd Care Center in Peoria, Ariz. She now needed an assisted living environment. Emily became a special friend to many there. The activities became her special joy. She now added bingo to her loves! Until three months ago, Emily was able to come to Wickenburg for weekends where Beth and her family lived. Beth couldn't stay away from the town she loved, and had moved back with her family in 1997. During the last six months, Emily was blessed to have Nicole Ray in her life. Nicole worked for Good Shepherd and adopted Emily. Together, they too spent many wonderful hours together. Nicole loved Emily and thought of her as her grandmother. Emily's Parkinson's progressed very rapidly during the month of June, and our merciful Lord ended her pain on June 30. She was 85. Emily is survived by her daughter Beth McManamy Gallant, Beth's husband Vic, and their daughter Nicole; her son Rex McManamy and his daughter Leigh; her stepson Russell McManamy, his wife Barbara, and their five children Debbie, Patti, Joyce, Russ and Christina, and nephews Norman Bunas, Gary Bunas, Stan Bunas and their families. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday (July 7) at First Presbyterian Church in Wickenburg, 180 N. Adams St. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Good Shepherd Care Center, Activities Department, 10323 W. Olive Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 27, 2001
RUTH MAY McKEOWN of Wickenburg, died June 22 in the Extended Care Unit at Wickenburg Regional Medical Center. She was 95. Mrs McKeown was born July 25, 1905 in Hailaberry, Ontario, Canada. She had lived in Arizona for the past three years. Ruth May McKeown was a retired registered nurse. She was the wife of the late D'Alton Petrie McKeown, MBE. She was also a member of the graduating class of 1928, at Ottawa Civic Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Wendy North of Wickenburg; son William McKeown of Osaka, Japan, and Ventura, Calif.; and grandchildren Kevin, Kyna, Christy and Mark. There were no services. Frey Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Feb 21, 2001, p. A20
CLARENCE E. McMORRIES of Wittmann, died Feb. 14 at Sun Health Hospice in Peoria. He was 82. Mr. McMorries was born march 21, 1918 in Clinton, Ky. He had lived in Arizona for the past 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Betty McMorries; daughters Carolyn Harkins of California and Janice Frohm of California; son Elwood Roe of California; sisters, Helen of Florida and Dorothy of South Carolina; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

The Wickenburg Sun
Feb 28, 1958
Truck Accident Takes Life of California Man
LEWIS J. McNEIL, 49, of Napa, Calif., died at Community Hospital at 3:02 a.m. Tuesday from injuries received in a traffic accident at 7:30 p.m. Monday approximately four miles west on Highway 60-70. According to W. B. Hackelroad of the Highway Patrol, McNeil was driving from California toward Phoenix in a pickup truck and, somewhere along the line, had picked up a hitchhiker, George Washington Word, 17, a Navy man whose parents live in San Fernando, Calif. Word was driving at the time of the accident. Patrolman Hackelroad says indications are that a left rear tire blew out causing the truck to go out of control and turn over completely. Word appeared before Justice of the Peace R. L. Westall Tuesday morning, pleaded guilty to a charge of not driving at a safe and prudent speed and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. When Word admitted he was AWOL from the Navy, the sentence was suspended and he was turned over to the custody of the Goodyear Naval Air Base.

Feb. 4, 1955 p. 2
Mrs. Sabin Brown's Father Is Summoned
Mrs. Sabin (Barbara) BROWN learned this week of the death of her father, GEORGE McRAE, who passed away of a heart attack in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Mr. McRAE and his wife Ernestine had been Wickenburg visitors, and had purchased property here with the intent of making their home in Wickenburg this fall.

Mrs. Wentworth's Mother Summoned
Funeral services were held in the Mercer Mortuary chapel in Phoenix at 10 o'clock Thursday morning for Mrs. LaVERNA McVAY, mother of Mrs. Robert WENTWORTH of Wickenburg. Dr Charles S. POLING of Wickenburg officiated. Mrs. McVAY, 70, died at her home in Phoenix Sunday evening. Born in Kansas, Mrs. McVay moved to Phoenix 18 years ago. She was a frequent visitor in the home of her daughter and son-in-law here. Survivors, in addition to Mrs. WENTWORTH, are a son, Howard O. McVAY of Minneapolis, Minn.; two other daughters, Mrs. C. K. BLEVINS of Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. A. S. FIELD of Plasant Ridge, Michigan; and 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Burial was in the Greenwood Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix.

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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
August 9, 1946
WRECKED ‘DEATH CAR’ TOWED TO WICKENBURG
Wickenburg residents have observed with varying degrees of horror, the completely demolished car in which a Winslow man, LEONARD BRYCE MEADOWS, met death Saturday night in a collision with a truck seven miles southeast of town on the Morristown highway: The wrecked car was towed to the Walters Garage here. According to highway patrolmen; the car which Meadows was driving on the wrong side of the highway, crashed head-on into a truck headed northeast, driven by. Albert L. HINTON of Hayward, Calif. Hinton escaped injury but his passengers, Joe A. CALDERIA of Hayward and Robert LONGDON or Redding, Calif., were treated for minor injuries. The truck bed was torn from the chassis and splintered, the officers reported, and the vehicle otherwise was badly wrecked. Meadows, it is said, was a former resident of Phoenix, and more recent an employee of the Santa Fe railroad at Winslow. He was 30 years of age.

Mrs. Phil Bramsen's Father Died March 7
Mr. & Mrs. Phil BRAMSEN of Mesa, formerly of Wickenburg, have been in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They were called upon the death March 7 of Mrs. Bramsen's father, HARRY MEALEY. While they were away Mrs. Ray BRAMSEN stayed at their home for seven days to care for two grandchildren.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
December 17, 1937, p. 1
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. L. MEDINA
Funeral services were held Monday at the Wickenburg Funeral Home for Mrs. LUPE MEDINA, who passed away at her home near Octave last Saturday morning. Mrs. Medina had resided in Arizona 25 years, having made her home near Octave during the past two years. She was 77 years old. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. John H. RODRIQUEZ. Interment was made in the Wickenburg Cemetery.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Aug 22, 2001 A14
BETTY M. MELLEN of Salome, died Aug. 6. She was 73. Mrs. Mellen was born Oct. 4, 1927 in Allentown, Pa. She was a retired apartment manager, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Salome. Survivors include a daughter, Linda A. Collar; two sons, Robert J. Budihas II and Timothy D. Rush; a brother, Harold Kline; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services have been held.

The Wickenburg Sun
Mar. 3, 1961
FLETCHER MERRILL Rites Wednesday
Funeral services were conducted in the Wickenburg Chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday by Bruce Hunt, LDS branch president, for FLETCHER MERRILL, 75-year-old former resident of Salome who had recently been residing in Apache Junction. Burial was in the Wenden Cemetery. Mr. Merrill died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Community Hospital where he had been admitted February 21. A son, Lavor Merrill of Scottsdale, survives.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg Arizona
April, 9, 1954
MRS. MESA IS SUMMONED
Final rites were held last Saturday for Mrs. RITA MESA, 64-year-old resident of Wickenburg who was born here, as were her parents; the late Mr. & Mrs. Pedro GRIJALVA. Mrs. Mesa passed away at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Marcelina GARCIA on Palm Drive. She had been in ill health for more than 18 months. The date of Mrs. Mesa's birtI was March 25, 1890. Her parents, who had come to this area long before the establishment of the town of Wickenburg, operated the Grijalva Gold Mine, 17 miles up the Hassayampa River. Rosary was said Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Garcia and mass was held Saturday morning, followed by burial in the Garcia Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Nevor MESA of Wickenburg and Pete MESA of Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Garcia of here and Mrs. Natividad PALLANES of San Diego, Calif., and a brother, Tony GRIJALVA of Wickenburg.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 15, 2005, p. B10
Scripture Service and Visitation for TERESA LYNN "TERRY" MESA, who passed away June 11, 2005 due to a lengthy illness, were held Monday, June 13 at Frey-Wickenburg Funeral Home with Fr. John Vogt officiating. Terry was born September 3, 1952 in Boyle Heights, Calif., and raised in El Sereno, Calif. She attended schools there, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. Terry worked as a drug counselor with Narcanon of Los Angeles for 16 years. She loved her work and enjoyed helping people. She came to Wickenburg in 1995 to be near family. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters and family. Terry is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Steve Labrusciano of Wickenburg; mother Donna Orosco of Wickenburg; father Jesus Cota-Mesa of El Sereno, Calif.; sisters Connie Swiggett of Las Vegas, Nev., Deborah Higareda of El Sereno, Calif.; Sherry Espinosa of Wickenburg, Liz Orosco of Wickenburg; grandchildren Courtney and Angela Labrusciano of Wickenburg. The family suggests any memorial contribution be made to Hospice of the Valley. Arrangements were under the direction of Frey-Wickenburg Funeral Home.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 21, 2004, A10
BUD METCALF
Surrounded by his family, BUD METCALF, 72, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 19, 2004 at the family home. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Bud was born Sept. 28, 1931 to RALPH and ANNA METCALF in Indianapolis, Ind. He received his education at White Plains, N.Y. and attended Purdue and Indiana University majoring in management and business administration. Bud had a long and varied career, including 44 years in the petroleum industry, serving as vice-president of Wake-Oil Company for 24 years. He also owned and operated Sharmet Farms, raising and racing thoroughbred horses for 11 years. Bud will be remembered by his love for his family. He always gave unselfishly of himself. Survivors include his wife of 29 years Sharlyn (Anderson), Deer Lodge; sons Jeff of the Philippines and Jason of Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughters Jody Pittman of Largo, Fla. and Laralynn Stevens of Danville, Ind.; five grandsons. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of the Riverfront Park in Garrison. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Powell County or donor's choice. Jewell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 11, 2001 A18
HAROLD CLARK METCALFE of Wickenburg, died April 2. He was 82. Mr. Metcalfe was born in 1919 in Cloversville, N.Y., and raised in Pittsburgh, Penn. He was the only child of Harold S. Metcalfe and Florence J. Metcalfe. Mr. Metcalfe was a dedicated teacher, and is still remembered by many students and teachers as senior author of "Modern Chemistry" and "Modern Physics." He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Ann; his son, William Metcalfe of Inverness, Fla.; his daughter, Janet Phillips of Holdrege, Nebraska; and four grandchildren, Steven and Julian Phillips, and David and Alex Metcalfe. There were no services in Wickenburg. Burial will be at a later date in the family plot in Guilderland, N.Y.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 19, 2008, A11.
DONALD RICHARD METZLER passed away peacefully on March 15, 2008. He was born in Greensburg, Pa., in 1924, the 10th child of John Harris Metzler and Almeda Metzler. He went through school in Greensburg and was on the wrestling team in high school (he was not as good as his older brother John, who was a Pennsylvania state champion in 1938). He enlisted in the armed forces in 1942 and was a decorated 3rd Army combat veteran with a Purple Heart. Most of his career was in the mining industry. He went from the coal mines of Pennsylvania and West Virginia to the mine and oil fields of the western United States and South America. He went from underground miner to mining company president. He attended Stanford University and Oregon State, and he graduated from Penn State. He was a professional engineer, registered geologist and certified blaster. He was married to Betty Metzler for 54 years. They met in Venezuela, where Donald was representative for a mine and oil field supply company. He is survived by his wife Betty; son Donald of DeBeque, Colo.; daughter Lynn Brunet of Blythe, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Donations will be accepted in Donald’s name to Hospice of the Valley. He was the patriarch of the Metzler family for more than 50 years and dearly loved.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
March 7, 2001, p. A20
HOWARD LEON MEYER of Wickenburg, died March 3 in Peoria. He was 63. Mr. Meyer was born Aug. 5, 1937 in Fort Collins, Colo. Survivors include six brothers, Charles Meyer, Gene Meyer, Lloyd Meyer, Ronald Meyer, Glen Meyer and Ken Meyer; and two sisters, Karen Barnett and Judith Archer. Services have been held.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ,
Friday, April 30, 1943
FUNERAL HELD FOR SAM P. MIKESELL
Funeral services were conducted April 22nd for SAM P. MIKESELL, 71 years old, who passed away April 21st at the Wickenburg hospital following a brief illness. The Rev. B. Ross Cleeland officiated, and interment was made in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr Mikesell had been a resident of Arizona for 30 years and had resided in this district the last seven years. He was employed by the town council as watchman at the water tank and resided nearby. He is survived by his wife, Elvira.

The Wickenburg Sun
December 18, 2008
MARY ISABELLE MILBURN, age 92, passed away Dec. 13 in Mesa, Ariz. Mary was a former Wickenburg resident. She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall in 1994 and daughter Rosemary in 2003. A memorial service will be scheduled in the spring at St. Anthony's Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 29, 2005, p. B12
JOSHUA TAGGART MILLER, a Baltimore-born lacrosse player and advocate who left a successful career in investment banking to pursue his passions for acting and writing, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2005 in Los Angeles, Calif., after a long struggle with depression. Josh graduated in 1991 from The Gilman School in Baltimore, where he was an outstanding student and athlete, serving as co-captain of the senior football and lacrosse teams. A 1995 graduate of Princeton University, he majored in United States history and was senior co-captain of the Tigers' varsity lacrosse team, earning All-American honors. His life-long love of lacrosse led him to a series of coaching positions, including assistant coach for the 1996 NCAA playoff team at Hofstra University and several youth lacrosse programs. In 2001, soon after moving to the West Coast, Josh founded Tiger Camp California, a San Francisco-based summer lacrosse camp affiliated with Princeton University's coaching staff. Soon after, he founded Lacrosse for Life, a volunteer organization that introduces lacrosse to at-risk youth in under-served urban communities. Troubled by the lack of resources in the city's poorer schools, Josh saw Lacrosse for Life as a bridge to success for inner city children, teaching them how goal-setting, discipline and commitment could help them achieve larger dreams. In 2003, US Lacrosse named Josh and Andrew McDonald, who helped him launch the organization, as "Exceptional Urban/Motivational Youth Coaches of the Year." McDonald and Johanna Thomashefski, continue to run the program today. At the time of his death, Josh was writing and acting in Los Angeles. Josh was a sensitive, insightful person who set the highest possible standards for himself in all he pursued, from his acting studies and writing to his community work. He will be deeply missed as a son, friend and colleague. Josh is survived by his parents, Edwin F. Miller and Sherry Taggart Miller of Oxford, Maryland; his paternal grandparents Charles Hobart Miller and Edith May Miller, of Ocean City, Md.; his maternal grandmother Mary M. Taggart and aunt Connie Sue Walworth and her husband Joe, all of Wickenburg, Ariz.; his uncle Gordon M. Taggart and his wife Mary of Tempe, Ariz.; his uncle Richard D. Miller and his wife Claire of Valley Forge, Pa.; and cousins Tyra and Mali Mrozinski and Gordie and Garrett Taggart.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 11, 2007, p. A10
MARY M. MILLER, age 79, died peacefully at her home in Wickenburg, Sunday morning, April 8. Mary was born May 23, 1927 in Middlebury, Ind. The Millers moved to Wickenburg in September 1989. She is survived by her husband Harvey, six children and one foster daughter. She was preceded in death by a daughter in 2003. Funeral services will be held at the Mt. Hope Assembly of God Church on Thursday, April 12 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Lyle Kropf of the Berean Mennonite Church conducting. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the Wickenburg Funeral Home, 187 N. Adams Street. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley 1510 East Flower St. Phoenix, AZ. 85014. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wickenburg Funeral Home.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 9, 2007 p. A12
VERA P. MILLER passed away April 30 at her home in Salome. She was born and raised in Santo, Texas, and attended schools there. She and her husband Harold came to the Salome area in 1995 for the climate. She is survived by her husband Harold of Salome, sisters Billie Little and Patsy Moore both of Texas, and four nieces and nephews.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
August 20, 2008
AUDREY MILLIKEN, (nee BECKSTEAD), age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 at Cedar Community Health and Rehabilitation, West Bend, Wis. She was born on July 28, 1918 in Payette, Idaho. Her mother Hattie BECKSTEAD was a postmistress in Council, Idaho, for many years. Audrey grew up in Council and attended Council public schools, graduating from high school in 1935. She then attended St. Alphonsus Hospital School of Nursing in Boise, Idaho, where she became an X-ray technician. She worked at both St. Alphonsus and at St. Luke’s during World War II and shortly thereafter. Engaged prior to the start of World War II, Audrey and Charles Ronald MILLIKEN were finally united in marriage on Jan. 5, 1946 in Boise, Idaho, upon his release as a Japanese prisoner of war for nearly five years. They moved from Boise to the Chicago suburbs in 1954 and lived in Clarendon Hills, Ill., until 1975, shortly before Charles retired. They acquired a second home in Wickenburg, Ariz., in the early 1970s and enjoyed being able to see the mountains everyday. Upon Charles’ death in 1982, Audrey spent summers back in McCall, Idaho, near where she grew up. There she was involved with the Senior Citizens program for a number of years, and loved being back in the pine trees and mountain air. Audrey is survived by two daughters Maureen HARRIS of Mequon, Wisconsin, and Charlene LAMBERT of Leiden, the Netherlands; a granddaughter Lisa Lambert of Dublin, Ireland; a grandson Nicholas Lambert of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada; and a great-granddaughter Isabelle Rafferty of Dublin, Ireland. Family services in remembrance of Audrey will be held at a later date in Idaho. In Audrey’s memory, make a gift in her name to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave./ Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494. Myrhum - Patten Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Online guest book and condolences may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 8, 1956 p. 1
EDWIN W. MILLS, Salome Pioneer, Summoned June 5
Funeral services have been tentatively set for 11 o'clock Friday morning at the Wickenburg Chapel for EDWIN W. MILLS, age 79, a resident of Salome for many years, who passed away Tuesday morning at Community Hospital. The services will be conducted by the Rt. Rev. A. B. KINSOLVING of the Episcopal Church of Phoenix and burial will follow in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Mills was one of Salome's best known citizens and had a wide acquaintance among mining men of the state. He was long active in the affairs of the Salome Lions Club, especially in the annual observance of Dick Wick Hall Day in the Yuma County town west of here. He was a frequent visitor to Wickenburg where he also had many, friends. Mr. Mills had been in the hospital here since March 4 when is leg was broken when he was struck by an automobile in Salome. A mining engineer, he had been president of the Arizona Small Mine Owners Association since 1951. He received his degree in mining engineering from Harvard University in 1902 and was elected for many years following graduation he worked as an engineer in the Orient. During World War I, he worked for the Navy intelligence in many sections of Siberia. Upon his return to the United States in 1930, he operated mines at Jackson, California, and Choloride Arizona. Two years later he took over the development of the Sheep Tanks mine near Salome and had since conducted extensive research on methods for recovery of gold, silver and manganese contained in the deposit. Mr. Mills had served since 1947 as a member of the board of governors of the state department of mineral resources; at the time of his death he was vice-chairman of that group. Survivors include two sisters, Mabel MILLS, Jamacia Plains, Mass., and Ella BROWN, Boston. Mr. Mills had never married.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Sept. 26, 2001 p. A20
FRANK GODFREY MILLS, Sr. of Yarnell, passed away at his home in Yarnell on Sept. 19. He was 65. He was born June 25, 1936 in West Hartford, Conn. He had lived in Arizona for the past 34 years. Frank lived in Yarnell for the past six years, while enjoying his home in Cholla Bay, Mexico for the past 15 years. In Yarnell, Frank continued his lifelong love for farming by caring for several gardens and trees at his personal residence. Frank also had a thirst for knowledge and read constantly only to share what he learned with his family and friends. Frank served his country in the Korean War, after enlisting in the U.S. Army. Oh, the stories he could tell. He will be missed by many. We all loved him and will continue living in his spirit. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Mills; daughter Shelly Woodward Mills Sandoval of Fallbrook, Calif.; sons Frank Godfrey Mills, Jr. of Seattle, Wash. and Bennett Scott Mills of Denver, Colo.; sisters Meredith Mentzer, Nancy Dallas, Bonnie Castonguay and Ginger Armstrong; grandchildren Brandon and Mathew; many nieces, nephews and friends; and his dog, "Soks." Private memorial services will be held at the Mills home on Friday, Sept. 28. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Heartland Hospice, 2019 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, Ariz. 85390. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service was in charge of all arrangements.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 5, 2004, B9
ANGELA SANDS MILLS, born May 16, 1938 in Stillwater, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2004 in Morristown, Ariz. A Morristown resident for the past 10 years, Angela is survived by her husband ED MILLS, her brother, Gregory SANDS of Tillamook, Ore., and her sons Daniel JONES of Groton, N.Y., David JONES of Madison, Wisc., and Philip JONES of Seattle, Wash., as well as her grandson, Riley. Many knew Angela from work at the Stewart Hardware store in Wickenburg, but her recent years were spent in the peaceful surroundings of her Morristown residence. Angela tended to flowers and to the people in her life with equal kindness. As a family member and as a member of the community, Angela will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A memorial gathering will be held at Angela and Ed's home on Saturday, May 8 starting at 10 a.m., so that family and friends can celebrate Angela's life together.

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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Sept. 28, 1956, p. 1
Rites Wednesday For FRANK MITCH
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning in Wickenburg Chapel by Rev. Carl ADAMS for Frank MITCH who dropped dead in a local store here last Saturday. Burial followed in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Mitch, a native of Iowa, was 83 years old. He had lived in Wickenburg for many years and was well known throughout the community. He had no known survivors.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
August 6, 1937, p.1
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR WORLD WAR VETERAN
Funeral Services were conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars last Wednesday afternoon, at the Wickenburg, Cemetery, for EARL MITCHELL, age 42, disabled world war veteran who died here Tuesday evening. Mr. Mitchell born in Carthage, Missouri, served in Company G, 357 Infantry, 90th Division, and was wounded in action at St. Micheal. He is survived by his wife, who accompanied him to Wickenburg from Ventura, California, three weeks ago. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Coffinger Mortuary.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
July 20, 1962
Wednesday Rites for TED MITCHELL
Funeral rites for TED MITCHELL were conducted by the Rev. Robert JENKINS, pastor of the First Baptist Church, in Wickenburg Chapel at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Burial was in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. MITCHELL died in his home on Santa Cruz Street Sunday morning after an illness of many years. Born in Bison, Kansas, February 7, 1904, Mr. Mitchell moved to Wickenburg in 1936. He operated a radio sales and repair shop in the shoe repair shop of his father, the late R.H. MITCHELL, in what was then the Hassayampa Hotel. He later moved into the Johnson Building where his radio and television shop is now located. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. R. H. MITCHELL, Wickenburg; three sisters, Ruth Mitchell of Wickenburg; Mrs. R.F. MEYER of Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. R.S. TRUEX of Grand Bend, Kansas; one brother , Glenn A. of Wichita; and 10 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lena Morrison of Santa Monica, California, sister. Mr. Mitchell’s mother was also here for the services.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Oct 23, 1959 p. 5
BABY GIRL DIES
The little girl born at Community Hospital October 14 to Mr.& Mrs. George MITCHELL of Wittmann died October 16. Rev. D. F. O'Sullivan, pastor of St. Anthony's Church, conducted graveside rites in the Wickenburg Cemetery last Saturday afternoon.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 27, 1956, p. 1
FATHER SUMMONED
Dr. J. R. MITCHELL of Prescott, formerly of Wickenburg, went to Orchard, Nebraska, last week upon the death of his father, WILLIAM F. MITCHELL, who died in that town last Saturday morning, Funeral services were held there Monday of this week.

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The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Aug 15, 2001 p. A14
RAYMOND A. MOHRBACHER of Wickenburg died Aug. 9 in Wickenburg. He was 81. Mr. Mohrbacher was born June 30, 1920 in Rochester, Pa., and had lived in Arizona for 18 years. He is survived by his wife Madeleine (Mandy) Mohrbacher, two stepchildren, four brothers, several nieces and nephews and two step-grandchildren. Services will be at a later date in Pennsylvania.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Oct. 12, 1945, p. 1
Pioneer Arizonian Dies At Home Here
Funeral services were held in St. Anthony's church here Monday morning of this week for MRS. FRANCISCO SALAZAR MOLINA, 73-year-old native of Arizona who passed away at her home in Wickenburg the previous Friday. Father Lawrence J. SULLIVAN conducted the services and burial was in the Wickenburg cemetery. Mrs. MOLINA was born in Florence, Arizona, and was the daughter of Mateo SALAZAR, one of the first settlers of the Florence district, having trekked across the southern Arizona deserts from Sonora Mexico, in the early days. Before moving to Wickenburg in 1926, the Molina family resided in Morristown for many years where most of the children grew up. Mrs. Molina is survived by her husband, TEDDY MOLINA; four daughters, Mrs.Carmen GARCIA of Wickenburg; Mrs. Aurora DECK of Phoenix; Mrs. Juanita Cassillas of San Bernardino. Calif., and Mrs. Laura Kicielinski of Los Angeles . Three sons also survive: Ted Joseph and Henry Charles of Wickenburg and Alfred F., of Mill Valley, Calif. A fourth son, Pfc. Abram John Molina died in a hospital in Germany after participating in the invasion of Normandy, in which he was wounded, and across into France and Germany.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 25, 2008
GENE MONTAGUE passed away on June 16 in Glendale. He was born Oct. 20, 1936 in Newark, N.J. He was preceded in death by his wife Fran, baby Nicole and son Chris. He is survived by his daughter Lisa, grandsons Corey and Calvin, his sister Joan McNicol and her husband Jack. He leaves behind many family and friends in Wisconsin and Wickenburg that will miss him dearly. Gene loved spending time with people, especially his grandsons Corey and Calvin. His hobbies included video games, cribbage, smoking, and drinking Pepsi. He was active in the Marine Corps League as Chaplain, the American Legion and former Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the Elks. Throughout his life his career was mostly in the trucking industry which he thoroughly enjoyed. Services will be held on June 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wickenburg with Father George Highberger officiating. After the church service, there will be a ceremony held at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix at 1 p.m. Following the ceremony at the cemetery, there will be a memorial at the Rancho Bar 7 Restaurant from approximately 2:30 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Gene Montague at the Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656, or online at www.hov.org. Arrangements have been made by David’s Desert Chapel Funeral Home in Wickenburg.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
December 4, 1996
ARNOLD L. MONTGOMERY of Morristown, died Nov. 30 in Morristown. He was 79. MR. MONTGOMERY was born Sept. 18, 1917 in Gays Mills, Wisc. He had lived in Arizona for the past 17 years, coming from California. Mr. Montgomery was a heavy-duty mechanic, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 12, the Arizona Rangers, the VFW, the DAV, and the NRA. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Lorrina Chesler and Eric Handel of Centralia, Wash.; son and daughter-in-law J. R. and Dora Montgomery of Portland, Ore.; daughter Elaine Rosemeyer of Illinois; brother Lawrence Montgomery of Plainwell, Mich.; grandchildren Mark Chesler Jr. and Matthew and Eric Handel of Centralia, Melissa and Marsha Montgomery of Portland, and Paul and Sarah Rosemeyer of Illinois; niece and nephew Pam and Mike; and dear friend Lola Lewis. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 5) at Frey Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Morristown Cemetery. Pastor Robert Smith will officiate. Special services will be conducted by the Arizona Rangers. Contributions may be made in Mr. Montgomery's name to: Cops Who Care. P. O. Box 2980, Wickenburg, AZ , 85358. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service handled all the arrangements.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Sept 7, 1956, p. 1
Montgomery Rites Are Held Thursday
Funeral services for EDWARD (MONTY) MONTGOMERY, were conducted at 11 o'clock Thursday morning of this week in the Wickenburg Chapel by the Rev. Bill Barker. Burial followed in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Montgomery, who had lived in Wickenburg for about 30 years and was well known by most residents, died in Community Hospital August 31. He had been in ill health for many years but until recently was able to work at odd jobs for various people. He was born August 19, 1878. Only known survivor is a sister, Mrs. Effie DYER of Decatur, Illinois.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 12, 1961
HARVEY M. MOORE Rites Wednesday
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday in the Wickenburg Chapel for HARVEY M. MOORE, Wenden resident, who died suddenly last Sunday morning while visiting on of his mining claims near Waggoner. The Rev. Roy Chappel, Assemble of God minister at Aguila, officiated. Burial was in the Aguila Cemetery. Mr. Moore was born in Tempe March 26, 1910. He was a miner and had lived at Wenden for the past 10 years. Surviving are the widow, Maude, of Wenden; five brothers, Ora Galvin of Aguila, Kearney Moore of Congress, Jesse Moore of Blythe, John Moore of Kingman and Fred Moore, of Tucson; and five sisters, Mrs. Amanda Henderson of Glendale, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Tempe, Mrs. Iva Benedict of Bagdad, Mrs. Leola Rutledge of Clarkdale and Mrs. Lydian Green of Paramount, Calif.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
August 29, 1947
JOHN MOORE, AGUILA RESIDENT, SUMMONED
JOHN MOORE, familiarly known to all residents of Aguila a “Pop,” passed away at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Community Hospital in Wickenburg where he had been a patient for several days. His death was due to a heart ailment. He was close to 72 years of age. Mr. Moore had been stricken with a heart attack in Aguila and brought to the hospital in Wickenburg where he was showing considerable improvement. He fought off an attack of pneumonia and early Wednesday seemed so much better that the attending physician was considering allowing him to go home. Suddenly he had another heart attack and passed away before the doctor, who was at his home at that time, could reach the hospital. A native of Idaho, Mr. Moore had been in the cattle business all his life. He came to Arizona and in 1912 located near Aguila as foreman of the Lapham Cow company where he introduced the short horn Durham breed to Arizona. He was with that company a long while, and alter went into the cattle business for himself. He was widely known among Arizona cattle raisers. Mr. Moore was the father of nine children; all of whom survive. They are John T. and Harvey MOORE of Aguila; Kearney of near Congress; Fred of Tempe and Jesse of Yermo, Calif. The surviving daughters are Mrs. Amanda Henderson of Glendale, Ariz., Mrs. Ruth BROWN of Williams; Mrs. Lydia Green of Yermo and Leola Moore of Rosemead, Calif. Two step-children also survive; Ora GALVIN of Aguila and Iva BENEDICT of Winslow. Mr. Moore’s mother, Mrs. C. L. MOORE survives her son as do three brothers and two sisters: Fred and George MOORE of Cottonwood; Joe MOORE of Flagstaff; Minnie McCARTY of Cottonwood and Catherine FARRALL of Flagstaff. Funeral services are to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Aguila with the burial in the cemetery there.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
August 17, 1962
Hold Rites Here
Funeral services were held her July 26 for VALENTINA LOUISE MORALEZ, 2 month-old daughter of Mr. Mrs. David MORALEZ of Congress. Burial was in the Wickenburg Cemetery. The baby died July 24 in Camp Verde.

The Wickenburg Sun
Mar. 24, 1961
Mrs. MAE MORGAN Dies in Prescott
MRS. MAE MORGAN who operated the Hassayampa Hotel here in 1948 died in the Pioneers Home in Prescott Wednesday of last week. Funeral services and burial were in Williams with the Rebekah Lodges of Flagstaff and Williams officiating. Mr. & Mrs. Russell Stone of Wickenburg attended the services. Mrs. Morgan was born in 1880 in Michigan. When she left Wickenburg 12 years ago she moved to Prescott. There are no known survivors.

The Wickenburg Sun
December 5, 1958
Mrs. JIM MORRIS Dies in Arkansas
Mrs. JIM MORRIS, former Wickenburg resident, died in Mena, Ark., November 11, according to word received here Wednesday by Mrs. Harold Goodman. Mr. & Mrs. Morris resided in the Barnette Addition here until they moved to Arkansas last year. Prior to coming here, they lived in Prescott where Mrs. Morris was a teacher of occupational therapy at Fort Whipple Veterans Hospital. She was a native of Boston and was 75 years old. The husband is the only immediate survivor.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 27, 2005, p. B9
DOROTHY D. MORTON, 93 passed away on April 19 in Sun City West, Ariz. She was born in Troy, Missouri, on February 13, 1912. She is survived by her niece Geneviene Willtrout and long time friends Delbert Tharp and Barbara Solomon. No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Frey-Wickenburg Funeral Home.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 28, 1961, p. 6
Wednesday Rites For Mrs. Mosher
Funeral services for MRS. EMMA MOSHER, 83, of Congress, were held in the Wickenburg Chapel Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. James Wilson, Presbyterian minister, officiating. Burial was in Wickenburg Cemetery. Mrs. Mosher died Sunday in Community Hospital. Born in Berlin, Germany, Mrs. Mosher lived in Bisbee, Prescott and Glendale before moving to Congress 5 years ago. Surviving are the husband, Nelson E. Mosher of Congress; one son, Rudolph Lippert of East Germany; one granddaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Zeiner of Phoenix; and two greatgrandsons.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
April 13, 1962
NELS MOURIDSEN Rites Thursday
Funeral services for NELS MOURIDSEN of Phoenix, a former resident here, were held at 10 o’clock Thursday morning in the Paradise Chapel in Phoenix with burial in that city. Mr. Mouridsen, who retired two years ago as the Remuda Ranch gardener for 23 years, died in a Phoenix rest home Monday. Mr. Mouridsen was born in Denmark 79 years ago. He served in the Danish Army before coming to Arizona 33 years ago. He had lived in Wickenburg for 23 years, retiring two years ago to move to Phoenix. Surviving are the widow, Andrea, who was also on the Remuda Ranch staff as housekeeper for 23 years; three daughter, Mrs. Reece VERNER, Mrs. Mattie WARE and Mrs. Arthur LYNCH, all of Phoenix; one sister, Mrs. Ted KREIL of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and nine grandchildren.

May 29, 1936 p. 1
WOMAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Husband is Injured Severely and Car Demolished in Collision With Truck.
ELIZABETH MOYLAN, 23 years old, was killed and her husband, J. S. MOYLAN, was critically injured last Saturday when their new sedan and a truck sideswiped seven miles east of Salome on U. S. Highway 89. C. BRUSH of Harvard City, Calif., the only witness to the accident, declared to W. W. WITT, the investigating highway patrolman, that MOYLAN was traveling at a very high rate of speed and suddenly veered toward the truck, which as east bound. The Moylan car was west bound, the couple being on their way home to Harbor City, California, after making a trip to Baltimore, Maryland, to purchase the car and visit with Mrs. Moylan's family, who live there. The truck, driven by Robert SHELTON of Phoenix, was uninjured, although the truck was knocked off the highway and damaged to the extent of about $300. The Moylan car was spun around by the impact until it faced east, the opposite direction in which it had been traveling. Mrs. MOYLAN was thrown clear of the car, her body cut up horrible. Shelton was exonerated by a coroner's jury. The MOYLAN car was completely demolished. MOYLAN, who was taken to the Salome hospital for treatment and later removed to St. Joseph's hospital in Phoenix, had one leg almost cut off and suffered many cuts and abrasions. It was at first thought it would be necessary to amputate the leg, but it was learned this week that such was not the case, but that he will have to remain in the hospital for several weeks, and possible months. Up until noon Thursday it was not known where nor when Mrs. Moylan's body would be shipped. It was brought to the Wickenburg Funeral Home by Patrolman WITT.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
May 8, 1996
JOHN HENRY MUHN of Wickenburg, died April 30 in Wickenburg. He was 78. Mr. Muhn was born Feb. 7, 1918 in Auburn, Ind. He had lived in Arizona for the past four years, coming here from Colorado. Mr. Muhn was graduate of DeKalb High School in Auburn, Ind. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Okinawa and Korea. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant. Mr. Muhn was the supervisor in the engineering department of the Adolph Coors Brewing Co. beer can plant in Golden, Colo. Mr. Muhn was also a member of the VFW in Golden, and a life member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Mohn is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie C. Muhn of Wickenburg; daughter Bonnie E. Webb of Fort Wayne, Ind.; son James R. Muhn of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and four grandchildren, Cortney, Kyle, Christopher and Kaitlin. Services will Thursday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in the VA National Memorial Cemetery, West Rotunda, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Veterans of Foreign Wars will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mr. Mohn's memory to the American Cancer Society, Arizona Division Inc., Wickenburg Unit; P.O. Box 1975, Wickenburg, Ariz., 85358. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service handled all arrangements.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 19, 1961
HARVEY MULLENIX Rites Thursday
Funeral services for HARVEY A. MULLENIX of Phoenix, father of Paul and Earl MULLENIX of Wickenburg, were scheduled to be held at 11 a. m. Thursday of this week in the Mortensen-Kingsley Mortuary in Phoenix. Burial was to be in the Double Butte Cemetery there. Mr. MULLENIX, who was 59 years old, died in a Phoenix hospital Friday evening of last week. Born in Pittsfield, Illinois. Mr. Mullenix moved to Phoenix 28 years ago where he was a truck driver. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are the widow, Jane of Phoenix; four sons, Paul and Earl who are both connected with Radio Station KAKA here, Donald of Phoenix and Doyle who is with the armed forces in Germany; and a daughter, Mrs. Doris HUGHES of Phoenix. Also surviving are two brothers, Lafayette and David, and a sister, Mrs. Harriet TENEY, all of California; and 19 grandchildren.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
December 25, 1996
LEE E. MUNSIL, 85, of Prescott, a retired construction company owner and former resident of Yarnell, died Dec. 10. He was 85. MR. MUNSIL was born March 12, 1911 in Norman, Neb. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Evelyn; daughters Martha M. Patterson of Mesa, Marilyn S. Stout of Youngtown, Joanne E. Burnett of Twentynine Palms, Calif. and Lois E. Hunt of Scottsdale; sons Lee E. Munsil, Jr. of Mesa, William E. Munsil of Yarnell and Wesley E. Munsil of Colo.; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald of Scottsdale. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Willett Munsil. Services have been held.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
August 20, 2008, p. A10
Funeral services for JONATHON DANIEL MURILLO, age 38, were held on Saturday, Aug; 16 at the First Presbyterian Church with interment at Genung Cemetery in Peeples Valley. He was born Jan. 10, 1970 in Phoenix. He is survived by his father Daniel MURILLO, stepmother Linda and mother Linda, brothers Crispin and Adam, and sisters-in-law Lisette and Kimberly, stepsister Michelle and stepbrother Michael, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Wickenburg Sun
November 28, 1958
Rites Friday for JAMES E. MURPHY
Funeral services for JAMES E. MURPHY, Wickenburg resident who died in Community Hospital Sunday afternoon, were scheduled to be held in St. Joseph’s Church in Minneapolis, Minn., Friday morning of this week. The widow, Mrs. Mary Murphy, and son, Tom Murphy, flew to Minneapolis Monday morning. Mr. Murphy, who was 71 years old, was born in Minneapolis. He retired five years ago as a linotype operator at the Minneapolis Star after 50 years of service. At that time he and Mrs. Murphy moved to Wickenburg and resided at 315 North Jackson Street. Surviving, in addition to the widow and Wickenburg son, are these other sons and daughters: Joseph and Vernon of Minneapolis; Emmett of St. Paul; Mrs. Patricia BOGUTA, Mrs. Genevieve SCHOLL, Mrs. Cecelia FLAHERTY and Mrs. Marian LACHNER, all of Minneapolis. Also surviving are a sister, 33 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Sept. 19, 2001 p. A18
LYLE MURPHY of Wickenburg, died Sept. 12 in Wickenburg. He was 90. Mr. Murphy was born Nov. 18, 1910 in Blackwell, Okla. He had lived in Arizona for the past 13 years. Lyle graduated in Latham, Kan., and moved to Yarnell, Ariz. from Kent, Wash., in 1988. He came to Wickenburg in 1996. He was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church. Survivors include his wife, Pepper Murphy; daughter Carol Murphy of Kent, Wash.; son Maurice Murphy of Kent; stepsons Paul Curtiss of Big Rapids, Mich., and Chris Specklin of Lansing, Mich.; stepdaughter Jackie Nash of Vermontville, Mich.; grandchildren that include two boys and two girls in Washington, and three boys and two girls in Michigan; and great-grandchildren that include one boy in Richmond, Va., and a boy and a girl, both in Kent, Wash. Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Wickenburg. Mike McCarty will officiate. Burial will follow in the Aguila Cemetery in Aguila. Frey Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
April 16, 2008, p. A9
SHIRLEY JANE MURPHY of Wickenburg, age 86, passed away April 9 after an extended battle with dementia. Shirley was born SHIRLEY JANE MATCHETTE to parents Bert and Hazel Matchette in Phoenix. Shirley’s youth was spent between Los Angeles and Wickenburg. Shirley’s connection to Wickenburg can be traced back to her grandfather, Charles Shontz, Sr. and the original family home on 89 South Washington Street. She attended first, third, and tenth grades in The Little Red School House. The other years of education and residence were spent in Los Angeles where she graduated from Los Angeles High School and Los Angeles City College in 1941. After moving back to Phoenix in 1942 she took up employment with Allison Steel and the War Production Board. Because of her belief in and dedication to community service, she volunteered and became president of the Phoenix Chapter USO. It was during this time that she met Tommy Murphy, and the two were married in 1945 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Phoenix. The couple moved to Wickenburg where they raised their four children. Shirley became employed by Dwight Harkins Theaters for the Saguaro Theater from 1948 through 1961. In 1962 Shirley and Tommy purchased the local five and dime which later became known as T & S Variety (the current Livery Mercantile), which they owned and operated until 1982. After a brief retirement, Shirley returned to employment at the Rancho Grande Motel as a night clerk from 1982 through 1986. After Tommy passed away in 1985 Shirley spent more time traveling, bowling, and volunteering with the American Legion Auxiliary, BPO Elks Ladies Auxiliary, Desert Caballeros Western Museum and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Along with her Dad and Tommy, they built a home on the corner of Santa Cruz and Jackson in 1947 where she resided until the Fall of 2005. After moving to My Father’s Retirement Ranch in the fall of 2005 she spent her final year residing at Sun View Estates in Surprise, Ariz. Shirley is survived by Dennis (Carla) Murphy, Molly (Richard) Murphy Atwood, Patrick Murphy and Kevin (Carolyn) Murphy; grandchildren Dennis (Stacey) Murphy, Amy (Cory) Murphy Bean, Donald (Stacey) Murphy, Geoffrey (Jessica) Murphy, Thomas Murphy, Kevin Atwood, Carly Atwood, Kelly Atwood, Levi Murphy, Tyler Murphy, Sheldon Murphy, Lauren Murphy, and 13 great-grandchildren. Please join the family for Mass to be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday (April 19) and a reception to follow in the O’Sullivan Hall to share your memories, laughter, and tears. Shirley will be buried at the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery in a private family ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elk’s Lodge Ladies Auxiliary BPOE 2160, 122 N. Frontier St. Wickenburg, AZ 85390. Arrangements under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Jan 20, 1956, p. 1
Services Monday For CLYDE MURRAY
Clyde Murray, a resident of Morristown since October of last year, passed away early Wednesday morning of this week at Community Hospital here where he had been a patient since January 12. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Wickenburg Chapel with burial following in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Murray was born in Wisconsin May 7, 1890, and moved to California 42 years ago where he was with the Santa Fe railroad and then, for 20 years prior to his retirement last year, he was superintendent of maintenance for the Douglas Aircraft plant. He moved to Morristown from Compton, Calif. Surviving are the widow, Thelma; two nephews, Douglas TODD of Tempe and Marvin TODD of Prescott and a niece, Mrs. Kathleen AGARTHA of Compton.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
Oct 13, 1961
Rites Held For J. W. MUSE, Sr.
Funeral services were held in the Wickenburg Chapel Tuesday morning for JAMES W. MUSE, Sr., who died in his home in Bouse Friday of last week. He was a brother of Brick MUSE of Wickenburg. Dr. Charles S. Poling officiated at the service and burial was in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Muse was born in the Oak Creek area March 27, 1894. His parents had come to Camp Verde from Missouri in 1875. He was a dairyman in Tolleson for several years and later lived in Peeples Valley and the Verde Valley until eight years ago when he started ranching at Bouse. Survivors are the widow, Alice M. of Bouse; one son. J. W. (Bud), Jr. of Parker; one daughter, Mrs. Edna Brown, and one step-daughter, Mrs. Eunice Perry, both of San Francisco; four brothers, Brick of Wickenburg, Ray, Homer and Genfi; of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Cantrell of Phoenix and Mrs. Helen Crossen of Vancouver, Wash.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
June 3, 1960, p. 4
Rites Thursday For Mrs. Myers
Funeral services were conducted in Wickenburg Chapel Thursday morning for Mrs. HAZEL MYERS, 48-year-old resident of Morristown who died in the John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix Tuesday. Burial was in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mrs. Myers, a native of Ohio, had lived in Phoenix and Tucson prior to moving to Morristown last February. Surviving are the husband, Hubert P. MYERS; one sister, Mrs. Frank BURNS of Ohio; and three brothers, Roy, Robert and Frank Fitzsimmons, all of Ohio.

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