Current Obituaries

James Castillo

James Castillo

Nov 4, 2024

James Castillo was born July 23, 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona. He died November 4, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. He worked in logistics.

James is survived by his daughter, Desiree Castillo; brother, Victor Castillo and mother, Aide Rhine.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rosalio Castillo.

Sylvia Sue Holcomb McMullen

Sylvia Sue Holcomb McMullen

Nov 4, 2024

Sylvia Sue Holcomb McMullen was born April 15, 1934 in Akron, Ohio. She often joked that she was a tax-day baby. As a child, they moved to Waco, Texas for a short time. They eventually ended up in Ball Ground, Georgia where she lived for the rest of her childhood and where she raised her two daughters.

Sylvia spent most of...

Robin Henry Nolan

Robin Henry Nolan

Nov 1, 2024

Robin Lynn Nolan, 59, died Friday, November 1, 2024 at Peppi's House Hospice, Tucson, Arizona, following a long bought with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Richard Nolan; her step-son, Justin Nolan; cousins, Tammy Parmalee, Joey Tascione, Beth Allen & Gina Deskins and many close friends.

Robin was born and raised in Rochester, New York and is the...

Doris Mae Penn (nee) Habich

Doris Mae Penn (nee) Habich

Oct 31, 2024

Born in Madison, Wisconsin to Clifford and Myrtle Hamm (nee) Penn. Doris attended Madison West High School, graduating class of 1947. Doris worked for and retired from the City of Madison, Department of Parks and Rec. in 1985 Doris moved to Tucson, Arizona. Doris kept actively working with an Arizona adoption organization, as a realtor and the president of the...

Kathryn McManamon

Kathryn McManamon

Oct 29, 2024

Kathryn McManamon passed away October 29, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by family. She was born April 11, 1946 in Butte, Montana to James and Elizabeth (Kirkpatrick) Sullivan.

Her passion for the outdoors fueled her love of the mountains and camping. She adored spending time in Colorado and Montana visiting the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park and both...

Andrew Brian Smith

Andrew Brian Smith

Oct 11, 2024

Andrew Brian Smith, loving father and husband, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Andy was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to parents Kathryn Cortner and Harlo Smith. In 1978 the family relocated to Tucson, Arizona. In Tucson, Andy attended Secrist Middle School and Santa Rita High School, where he made lifelong friends. After High School, Andy attended the...

Randal James McQuiller

Randal James McQuiller

Oct 6, 2024

With heavy hearts we are announcing that Randal James McQuiller, born on June 8, 1961, passed away on October 6, 2024, due to complication from surgery. He was an amazing husband, father and all-around person. He loved hard and was there for anyone who needed him. He passionately loved his family more than anything in this world.

Randal is survived by...

Bryan Christopher Ayers

Bryan Christopher Ayers

Oct 3, 2024

Bryan Christopher Ayers passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2024 at the age of 51. Bryan was born on November 21, 1972 in Tucson, Arizona to Dolores and Ron Ayers. From an early age Bryan was an avid outdoorsman. Learning how to hunt and fish from his Tata Mike. He attended Collier Elementary, Magee Junior High, and Sabino...

Donna Kay Willie

Donna Kay Willie

Oct 3, 2024

Donna Kay Willie, better known to many as Mama Donna, died October 3, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born November 5, 1940 in Coos Bay, Oregon but grew up in Cobalt and Challis, Idaho. On April 5, 1961 Donna married Dale Rodney Willie in Malad, Idaho. 

Donna was a true "mountain girl". She grew up in nature and loved everything...

Robert E. Morgan

Robert E. Morgan

Oct 2, 2024

Robert E. "Bob" Morgan passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 2nd in Tucson, Arizona. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sherry Caldwell Morgan and his daughter, Marci Morgan (Chad) also of Tucson. He is also survived by his two sisters, Patricia Nichols and Roberta Schoen, as well as beloved nieces and nephews, and Kim Stewart...

Jimmy Don Burruss, Jr.

Jimmy Don Burruss, Jr.

Sep 22, 2024

Jimmy Don Burruss, Jr. died September 22, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. He was born March 11, 1965, in Casa Grande, Arizona to Jimmy Don Burruss and Rebecca Kate Smith. Jimmy was born and raised in Arizona but did spend some time living in Texas, Georgia, and New Mexico.

Jim was a hard worker and picked up various skills in Concrete and...

Karen M. Robison

Karen M. Robison

Sep 19, 2024

Karen Marie Robison, 64, died peacefully in her apartment in Tucson, Arizona on September 19, 2024. Karen was born on June 30,1960 in Denver, Colorado, the oldest of five children to Mike and Ann Robison. Her parents moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1965. 

Karen graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis in 1978. She went on to attend Vincennes University...

Agnes "Ninie" McKinney

Agnes "Ninie" McKinney

Sep 10, 2024

Agnes "Ninie" McKinney died September 10, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born July 12, 1940 in Tiger, Arizona to Manuel and Julia Gortares.

Ninie was raised in Tucson where she graduated from Sunnyside High School. She met Roy McKinney there and they were married April 23, 1960.

Agnes was a supermom to her children and grandchildren but she also found time...

Tobin Richard Jones

Tobin Richard Jones

Sep 9, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tobin (Toby) Richard Jones, 53, of Tucson, AZ on September 9, 2024. Tobin was born to Bill and Joye Jones on May 3, 1971 in Indianapolis, IN. 

Tobin’s sudden passing is a devastating loss to his family and friends. Tobin attended Robey Elementary School and Ben Davis High School in...

David Wharton DuSold

David Wharton DuSold

2024

David Wharton DuSold, age 72, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away on Monday September 9, 2024. 

David is survived by his mother, Nettie DuSold and four siblings. David was preceded in death by his father, Donald DuSold and his brother, Daniel DuSold.

David grew up in Crown Point and attended Crown Point High School for a few years...

Marjorie Helene Leblond

Marjorie Helene Leblond

Sep 8, 2024

Marjorie Helene LeBlond was born August 3, 1962 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Henry James Terhune and Marjorie Eugenia Harper. She died September 8, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by her children; Kenneth Leslie Fungi, Donald Ray Jayne, Jr. and Helen Renee Williams.

Boyce McKay Morgan, Jr.

Boyce McKay Morgan, Jr.

Sep 7, 2024

Boyce McKay Major, Jr., died September 7, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born June 9, 1957.

Paul R. Dunn Jr.

Paul R. Dunn Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Paul R. Dunn, Jr. was born February 8, 1956 in Palm Springs, California to Paul and Barbara Dunn. He died August 24, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. Paul grew up in Medford, Massachusetts. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1974. He would make the military a lifelong career until he retired in 1995. During that time Paul graduated Summa Cum...