All Obituaries

Terry Michael Garmon, age 72, passed away Dec. 3, 2023 with his family by his side at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, from injuries suffered from an auto accident. He was a long-time resident of Tucson. Terry was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on August 25, 1951, to Darrell and Lucille (Lanman) Garmon. In 1954, the family moved to Pomerene, AZ., and he attended school there until 1958 when the family moved back to Iowa and settled in Carlisle. He attended Carlisle High School and...

Luanne Ruyle was born in Michigan in 1956 and passed away in Benson, Arizona in 2023 where she resided. She was the manager of accounts payable at Sundt Construction Company for over 20 years.  She also earned a bachelor’s degree. She is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Bonita Ruyle and brother Douglas Ruyle. She is lovingly survived by her brothers Steven Ruyle and Donald Ruyle, her sister Constance Humel and 10 nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Luanne will...

Frances Janet “Jan” Meeks, 77, died 27th November 2023 at her home in Benson, Arizona. Jan was born October 27, 1946 in Brighton, Colorado to Vendla Hose. She grew up on a farm east of Denver, Colorado raised by her grandmother Vendla Egan. After High School, Jan followed her dream to become a Registered Nurse to the Florida Keys. She obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing at Florida Keys Community College. While attending Nursing School, Jan met her husband of 10 years and...

James C. “Jim” Bradford passed away peacefully in his home in St. David, Arizona, on November 11, 2023, surrounded by his wife Vickie (Stiles) of 58 years and other close family members. He was born in Searcy, Arkansas on June 5, 1942, the son of Karl and Nobie Bradford. Jim graduated from high school in Duncan, Arizona in 1958, and he and his family moved to St. David in 1976. Jim proudly served for four years in the U.S. Navy until 1964 and afterwards in the Navy Reserves...

Jack Wayne Phillips of Benson, Arizona passed away November 14,2023 at the Tucson, AZ Veterans Hospital at the age of 77. He was born in Tacoma, Washington on September 27,1946. He is survived by wife Armida Phillips, Daughter Pauline V. Pratt and her husband Matthew Pratt, Son John W. Phillips, daughter Venla I. Garcia and her Husband Billy Garcia. Grandchildren Matthew C. Pratt, Nickolas Pratt, Dewayne Phillips, Ryan Tarango, Tony Ramirez and Jesse Ramirez, Sisters Conny DeSpain, Glenda...

Our dear mother, Consuelo Y Casillas, 96, entered eternal life on November 3, 2023. Consuelo aka Chelo was born February 18, 1927 in Bisbee, Arizona, where she lived most of her life. For the past twenty-nine years she has resided in Benson, Arizona. Where her beloved husband, Cornelio C Casillas (Corny) was laid to rest on January 18, 1995. Mom was a wonderful, caring, nurturer, mentor and guide for both family and friends. She was a homemaker who loved people, crocheting, counted cross...

Bary Wade Judd's Funeral Services will be November 4, 2023, at Saint David High School. Viewing will begin at 9:00am in the Gym with the funeral starting at 10:00am also in the Gym. Burial will be at the Saint David Cemetery following the funeral service.  Donations for the funeral, headstone and flowers can be made through Richardson's by calling the office or mailing in a donation. The family greatly appreciates any help that can be given to help bury their beloved husband,...

Tamara Inez Melanson "Tammy" was born in Cuba, New Mexico On August 17th, 1959, and passed away October 13th, 2023, at Canyon Vista Medical Center Tammy will be remembered as someone who always had a heart of gold. She was a great friend, and a hard worker. But most importantly, she was an amazing mother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her!! Tammy is survived by her son Joshua Dean Esquer, her daughter Toni Dawn Esquer, her son in law Carlos H. Ravago Jr., and her...

Ada Eileen (East) Carling  November 3, 1935-September 27, 2023       Ada Eileen East Carling, 87, passed away peacefully in her home in Pomerene, Arizona, on September 27, 2023, surrounded by many members of her family.        Eileen was born on November 3, 1935, at home in Pomerene.  She was the eighth of nine children born to Wallace Nathaniel East and Frances Rachel Scott.        During her youth, she assisted with many...

Obituary for James Waldemar Thelander James W. Thelander was born on July 24, 1933.  He passed away on October 5, 2023.  He lived a full life; enjoying it for 90 years.  Jim was born in Little Falls, Minnesota.  He later moved to Berwyn, Illinois and graduated from Morton High School.  That is where he met Joan Raysky.  Jim joined the Army, served at the end of the Korean War in Okinawa.  After time served Jim and Joan were married in January of...