All Obituaries

Barbara Jean Scoggin of Woodruff, Arizona, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 2, 2024.  Barbara was born August 26, 1937, in Redlands, California. Barbara’s passions were family, gardening, reading, travel, and listening to music. She is survived by (Lou Ann Scoggin), David (Sherry) Scoggin, Tawnya Lindsey, John (Kathy) Scoggin, Michelle Handler (Allen Thomas), and Shannon (Galen) Knight; Siblings, Edna Hawkes, Darlene Fraley, Clifford (Jeannie) Potts,...

Paul Daniel Lau was “taken home to that God who gave [him] life” on April 30, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born on November 25, 1939 in Soda Springs, Idaho to Daniel Clarence Lau and Gwendolyn Poulsen. He was the 3rd of 5 children, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Paul enjoyed a happy childhood growing up on the family ranch in Soda Springs, pioneer home of the Lau family for several generations before. Years later his father purchased a dry cleaning business, where the family lived...

Leonard J. Smith, affectionately known as Jay, LJ or Smitty departed this world on April 25, 2024, in Snowflake, Arizona, following a heart attack. Born on December 13, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Jay's zest for life, love for his family, and dedication to service defined his sixty years. Jay was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Christina Smith, with whom he shared a deeply cherished bond. Their partnership was built on mutual respect and unwavering support, and Christina was always...

A Matriarch of Strength Lorene Horner, age 84, peacefully passed away in her Snowflake Arizona home on April 4th, 2024. Grace Lorene Blackstock was born on September 15th, 1939, in Vancouver B.C. Canada to Charles and Beryl Blackstock. She grew up in Canada where she met the love of her life, Harold Lawrence Carlson. The two were married on December 1st, 1956, and started their family. Lorene lived through many hardships; however, her fierce strength always carried her through. At a very...

Darryl “Clark” Campbell was called to his Heavenly Home on March 28, 2024.  Clark was born on October 30, 1940, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to Paul and Marilyn Ewing. He and his older brother, Herbert “Blaine” Campbell spent the first few years of their lives living in Picture Butte, Alberta, Canada. After divorcing their father, their mother took Blaine and Clark and moved to Portland, Oregon where she had family residing.  Marilyn later met and married...

El Ethelbah went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona.  El was born in Whiteriver Arizona on January 8, 1954, to Raymond and Nellie (Kessay) Ethelbah. After finishing school in Stewart Nevada, El returned to his beloved Whiteriver. He worked at FATCO for many years as a supervisor. His hobbies included playing his guitar, listening to music, and talking to everybody, and he dearly loved his children and grandchildren. El is survived by his Children; Elton...

Seriah Chissay entered eternal rest peacefully on March 23rd, 2024, at Haven Health in Show Low, Arizona. She was born November 20th, 1947, to her parents Knapp Chissay and Lena Lupe (Pina). Seriah was a loving, kind, caring, faith praying women who loved her family and friends. She loved herself a good fill-in puzzle book and making quilts for her grandchildren. She also loved going on adventures, seeing the wonders of the world, making bread outside, and picking acorns. She is survived...

Vita Ann Ethelbah Went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2024, in her home in North Fork. Vita was born September 30, 1957, in Whiteriver, Arizona to Marion and Gloria Zahgotah. She loved to cook and help other people out, and she dearly loved her children and grandchildren. Vita worked for the Whiteriver Unified School District as a Teacher Aid for 32 years, retiring in 2019. Vita is survived by her Loving Husband, (for 5 days); El Ethelbah, Children; Elton Ethelbah, Raygina Ethelbah, Eldon...

Charles Allen Blair passed away on March 22, 2024, in Alpine, Arizona.  He was born in North Roby, Texas, to Cecil and Thelma Blair on December 29, 1936.  At age 86, Charles leaves behind a wife of 63 years, Mary Blair of Alpine, a daughter, Renee’ Hucks of Lubbock, Texas, and a son, Cecil Allen Blair and his wife, Monica, of Colorado City, Texas; five grandchildren, Juan Francisco Suarez, Clayton Charles Ressler, James Monroe Blair, Samuel Jeremiah Blair, and Krysten...

Helen Adams Capps, age 93, of Taylor, AZ, went to be with her sweetheart on March 17, 2024. She lived a long, beautiful life. She was born on June 29, 1930, in Show Low, AZ, to parents Fred and Emma Adams.  Helen was raised with a bunch of brothers and sisters. She loved playing and spending time around the Show Low Creek.  She loved riding horses, greeting people at church, and never met a stranger.  The 1st time she saw her husband was in 8th grade. And said that someday she...