Current Obituaries

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...

Oct 27, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Sep 7, 2024

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

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...

Aug 24, 2024

John Elmer Hokanson passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024 at Peppi’s House in Tucson, Arizona. Born October 23, 1934 in Eddyville, Illinois to Elmer Eugene Hokanson and Audrey Georgina Stein, John’s family moved frequently during his childhood as his father worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp and the U.S. Forest Service. John (or Jack as his Northern Arizona friends...

Aug 15, 2024

Dennis Wayne Rankin, a devoted public servant, loving family man, and kind-hearted individual, passed away on August 15, 2024, at the age of 69, in Tucson, Arizona.

Born on April 20, 1955, Dennis proudly served his country as an Air Force veteran in Security Forces. He continued his commitment to public safety as both a Police Officer and Firefighter, following in...

Aug 14, 2024

Pama "Pam" Sternaman, 76, of Tucson, Arizona, spread her wings on August 14, 2024. Pam was born July 7, 1948, in Decatur, Illinois. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She taught us strength, kindness, gratitude and how to love unconditionally. Pam cherished camping, her dogs, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her twin daughters,...

Aug 12, 2024

Richard "Dick" Asa Robertson was born May 30, 1955 in Douglas, Arizona to William Benjamin and Norma De Lucas Robertson. He died August 12, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. Richard grew up in Douglas where he graduated from Douglas High School with a 4.0 average. He then attended Cochise College. He was a free spirit who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed...

Jul 30, 2024

Barbara Louise Lemmert, age 87 of Tucson, Arizona passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on July 30, 2024, after suffering a month-long illness. During her final days, she was surrounded by loving family. She was born on March 20,1937, in Crum, West Virginia to parents Paul and Norma Chancey. Barbara really enjoyed reunions with...