All Obituaries

Joseph (Doby) Francis Edwards, age 87, died in his home in Benson, AZ on August 30, 2022. Born June 7, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to Gladys Burgin and Joseph Edwards. His grammar school days were spent at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Irvington on the eastside of Indianapolis.  High School at Warren Central in eastern Marion County was followed by a stint with the U.S.Naval Reserve at the end of the Korean War. Entered Ball State Teachers College at Muncie, IN in the fall of...

Faye Ruth Cook (Lutz) 1944-2022 Ruth was born in Thatcher, AZ, on May 30, 1944, and passed away in Benson, AZ, on September 18, 2022. Ruth grew up in Bisbee, AZ, where she married her first husband, Roger Barnett (deceased) before moving to Sierra Vista, AZ in 1962. Ruth and Dale Cook were married in Sierra Vista in 1977 and lived in California, Cottonwood, Thatcher, and Benson, AZ. She has been a resident of Benson, AZ for the past 16 years. Ruth was a homemaker who loved doing arts and...

On Saturday June 4th, 2022 Danny Lee Murphy, loving husband and father of two children entered eternal life at the age of 46. Danny was born on April 28, 1976 to Fred Murphy and Barbara Eudy. He was a ranch hand and later received a degree as a Certified Nurses Assistant until 2007. On August 6th, 2021 he married his lovely wife, Sara Krebs. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Fred. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, his mother, Barbara, his second mom Gayle Higgins, his sister...

Robert was born in Bemidji, Minnesota and was raised by Betty Margaret Palzer, Robert William Lucke, and Wallace Richard Limbocker. He passed away in Tucson, Arizona on August 15, 2022. He was successful in completing his Bachelor's of Business Management with University of Phoenix.  He was proceeded in death by his dad Wallace Limbocker, his mom Betty Palzer. He is survived by his former spouses, 6 children, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. His services...

  Ina Jones (Wilson), age 82, a longtime resident of Benson, AZ, passed away on August 15, 2022.  After a brief time under hospice care, Ina succumbed peacefully.  She received constant loving care by her family, the wonderful staff of the Garnet of Casa Grande Assisted Living and Hospice Family Care. Ina was born on August 9, 1940, in Tucson, Arizona, to Leland and Inez Wilson.  She spent her early years in Patagonia, Arizona and then moved with her family to Benson,...

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Mr. Anthony Wayne Harms was born April 3, 1943, in Burlington, Vermont and adopted by, George and Audrey Harms.  He passed away August 9, 2022, at his home in Benson, Arizona from complications of COPD. Anthony was dedicated Marine serving in Vietnam, and is honored by friend, family, and country for his service. He is survived by his daughters Bonnie Dzamba and Cristie Tunnell and his son Alex Harms, as well as his four grandchildren, Marcus Soulages, Mikey Baker, Ashlee Baker, and...

Elizabeth KayLin Landers Entered Life April 10, 1997 in Tucson, AZ and Entered Eternal Life August 9, 2022 in Nogales, AZ. Celebration of Life will be Saturday August 13, 2022 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Benson First Assembly of God, 630 W 5th Street, Benson, AZ 85602. We welcome the family and friends to gather with us in a celebration of her life. Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Mowery Special Music . . . . . . . . ....

Julie Fusci, 43, passed away unexpectedly on July 25th.  She was loved by her large extended family and many friends.  No matter where she lived, she built a community around her.  Benson was her safe place, and she loved the town and people.  She had a love for animals, particularly cats and horses.  In lieu of flowers please donate to the Benson Animal Shelter, 104 Harvest Way, Benson, AZ  85602.  Services will be held on Monday, August 1st, 1:00...

Nancy Louise Barnes, a born leader with a passion for education, selfless service, and a patriotic duty to serve her Nation, passed peacefully at home with her husband and son by her side on July 28, 2022, in Sierra Vista, AZ.  Nancy was born November 16, 1946, to Sylvio Louis Fournier and Georgette Blanche Fournier (Bazinet) of Lewiston, ME. Nancy grew up in a close-knit French-Canadian family. She attended Catholic Schools and graduated from St. Joseph's College in 1968 (a female...