Obituaries

Mar 3, 2021

Leander White Jr. of Bapchule Az., passed away in Chandler, Az. on March 3rd, 2021 Az., he was 56 years old. Leander was born May 14th, 1964, to the late Leander White Sr. and his Mother Geraldine White. He loved to listen to music and draw. Spending time with his grandchildren was his best time spent; Leander was a kind,...

Mar 3, 2021

Lorra Ann Woodard, 57 of Eloy, Az, passed away March 3, 2021 in Casa Grande, Az. Lorra was born January 29th, 1964 in Casa Grande, Az to William Woodard and Graciela E. Woodard. She loved spending time with family, she also enjoyed dancing, cooking and traveling to the beach in Rocky Point. Lorra loved her dog “Yuki”. Lorra is survived...

Mar 2, 2021

Orland Leonard Horn, 87, of Arizona City passed away March 2, 2021. Preceded in death by parents and four brothers, he was one of 5 brothers, 2 sets of fraternal twins, he being one of the sets, born to Henry J. Horn and Elisabeth (Hodel). First born Roland (declared MIA North Korea 1950) was born on the farm in Bonfield,...

Mar 2, 2021

Norbert Michael Peters Jr., 43 of Maricopa died March 2, 2021 in Chandler. He was born February 23, 1978 in Phoenix to Norbert Peters Sr. and Rosalie Manuel. Norbert was a huge sports fan, he like watching ESPN and playing sports. He enjoyed cleaning; listen to music and going cruising. He loved spending time with family and friends. He is...

Feb 28, 2021

Casa Grande, AZ William Franklin Belding (Bill) November 4, 1947- February 28, 2021 Bill married Sue Belding on December 16, 1967 and soon after started his career in Law enforcement. After several years in law enforcement Bill changed career paths and eventually worked his way to Fire Chief of the Winston Dillard Fire Department in Winston Oregon. Bill wasn’t much...

Feb 28, 2021

Emma Andaverde 77, of Casa Grande died February 28, 2021. She was born June 15, 1943 in Mercedes, TX to Rafael and Julia Andaverde. She liked dancing, music and watching her grandkids. She was a workaholic. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her children; Stella Garza of Washington, Stephen Garza of Casa Grande,...

Feb 28, 2021

Harvie Leon Cornwell, 87 of Eloy died at home on February 28, 2021. He was born October 19, 1933 in Bradford, Arkansas to Lonnie and Essie Cornwell. Harvie was retired from Pinal County after 35 years. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his children; Lesa Walker of Eloy...

Feb 28, 2021

Robert Lewis Colwell, 90 of Casa Grande, passed away February 28, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife Miriam Colwell, sisters, Doris Bissell, Norma Larks and brother Jay Colwell and son in law Gary Koch. Survived by Cheryl Koch of Casa Grande, Brad Colwell of Westminster Co, Sandra Zink of Zolfo Springs, FL, Bryan Colwell of Mead, OK, and Tracy...

Feb 27, 2021

Feb 24, 2021

Janet "Johnny" McEachern (85), of Eloy, died February 24, 2021 in Chandler, Az. Johnny was born in Duncan, Az to Wesley and Helen Townsend. She graduated from Santa Cruz Valley Union High School. She married Ross McEachern and had 7 children. They celebrated 68 years of marriage in August of 2020. Johnny was the cafeteria manager for the Eloy Elementary...

Feb 23, 2021

Wiley P. Smith, 83, of Casa Grande, passed away February 23, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Burt and Elizabeth Smith and a sister Mary Gones. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Carol Smith, daughters Barbara Giddings of Greensboro, South Carolina, and Lynn Reyna of Casa Grande; sister, Ann Crowell of Carrollton GA. Also survived by grandchildren Sara...

Feb 22, 2021

SACATE — Melissa Rae Thomas, 29, of Sacate died on Feb. 22, 2021. Ms. Thomas was born on June 16, 1991, in Phoenix to Dallas Thomas Jr. and Lilly Virginia Santos. She enjoyed all kinds of music and loved cooking and drawing, but most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her children. Survivors include her parents;...

Feb 22, 2021

BAPCHULE — Robert Dale White, 38, of Bapchule died on Feb. 22, 2021. Mr. White was born on June 10, 1982, to Roger D. White Sr. and Catherine M. Brown. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a people person and had a smile that could light up a room. He...

Feb 22, 2021

Saturnino “Frank” Rodriguez 81, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on February 22, 2021. Frank was born on September 17th, 1939 in Martindale, Texas. He was the son of Guadalupe and Blasa Rodriquez. He married Argelia Rodriguez on March 1st 1961 in Casa Grande, Az. She was the love of his life. Mr. Rodriguez was a selfless, humble,...

Feb 21, 2021

Lee J. Skiles, 73, of Casa Grande passed away February 21, 2021 at home. Survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Faye Skiles, children Shelia and Toby Brady of Florence, Charla Skiles of Coolidge and Tammy Skiles of Casa Grande. Grandchildren Nathaniel and Megan Watt, Brandon Brady, Ethan and Alexis Watt, Riley and Salsa Boyd, Ryan Boyd and Lyndsie...

Feb 21, 2021

Feb 19, 2021

Lloyd Ray Stone , 77 of Arizona City passed away February 19, 2021 at Banner Casa Grande. Lloyd was a well known local musician for 40 years around Pinal County. He was a Sergeant for the Pinal County Sheriff’s office for many years. He also worked for the Nissan Test Track for many years. Lloyd enjoyed watching westerns and the...

Feb 18, 2021

Norbert Michael Peters, Sr. 61, passed away on February 18, 2021. Norbert was born on March 22nd, 1959 and grew up in Ak-Chin, Arizona. He graduated from Maricopa High School and was an exceptional athlete, lettering in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He continued playing football, baseball, basketball, and softball throughout his life and was known as a formidable, exciting,...

Feb 16, 2021

Tevin loved playing his acoustic and electric guitar, especially with his band the “Coyotes”, he enjoyed listening to podcasts, playing the harmonica and writing his own lyrics. Tevin was a great cook, he was an expert at grilling and cooking. He was a Wildland Firefighter with the Gila River BIA. Tevin loved his job with Lone Butte Development Security, it...

Feb 16, 2021