Obituaries

Clifford James Goodman, Jr., MD, FACOGApril 11, 1943 – May 29, 2022Chandler, Arizona – Clifford James Goodman, Jr., MD, FACOG was born to Clifford James Goodman, MD, and Leoma Earlene Ellsworth on April 11, 1943, in Washington, D.C., where his father was studying medicine. Cliff’s father started a family practice in Chandler, Arizona in 1951, and the Goodmans became pillars...

Gary Arthur Mootewas born in Glendale, California on June 5, 1963.  He was the youngest of five children.  As a youth he participated in Boy Scouts and liked to ride motorcycles.  He became certified as an electrician and worked in that profession for years.  He has lived in California, Washington State, and most recently in Chandler, Arizona.  He enjoyed his...

Larry Thomas Rhodeswas born November 25th, 1954, to Fred and Sarah Rhodes in Camden Arkansas. Larry was educated in the Arkansas school system. After graduating from Camden Fairview high school, he attended the Henderson state University where he majored in music.Larry had a natural gift for music and studied from the age of 5 years old.Larry played piano for several...

Joanne Gardnerpassed away at her home on April 25th, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in New York and raised in Connecticut.  After graduation from the University of Connecticut with a degree in education she moved to Boston.  She decided that her true calling was in the grocery business and worked as an assistant store manager...

Ferrell Henry Catmull(79), beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022. He was born on September 11, 1942, in Rupert, Idaho to Leah Ellsworth and Ferrell Brunt Catmull. Ferrell was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Mary and Laura, and his son Thayne.Survivors include his wonderful wife Lynette, his sister Carol...

Linda Barnes Schnepf Passeyborn June 19th, 1947 passed May 20th, 2022 preceded in death by Lon Schnepf, children Lonice and Randall, parents Jack and Mabel Barnes, and brothers Bill (GeorgeAnn), Phillip, Elliott, and nephew Larry. Survived by Lori Bohn, Jacilyn May (James), Michael and Christopher, former husband Bill Passey, sister Jackie Hall, grandchildren Amanda, Nicole, Kempton and Alex, great-grandchildren, Addison,...

Edith C. Miller88, passed away on 5/21/2022 in Gilbert, AZ.Edie was born in Cooperstown, New York on June 7, 1933, to Harvey and Marjorie Jordan. She grew up in Starkville, NY where she enjoyed sewing, 4H,  marching band, and choir. She graduated from Van Hornesville High School in 1951.After high school, she met her sweetheart, William George Miller. They started...

LIFE STORYLeander WegleitnerLee grew up on a farm in St. Francis, Minnesota, along with his six brothers and two sisters. He married Pat WensmannWegleitner in 1959. Several years later, they bought a home in Richfield, Minnesota, where they lived for 16 years with their three children, Bonnie, Robert and Jim.Lee and Pat’s next adventure was to buy a milk-hauling trucking...

Norma Verneal Herron9-2-1922 | 5-22-2022Loving Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, beloved aunt to many, and an inspiration to all who met her.She sure wanted to make her 100th birthday this year!The Lord had other plans for her.She was born September 2, 1922, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Paul &Carol Waterman, the oldest of 5 children.  Verneal lived most of her life in...

Verlon Morris Phillipswent home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 20, 2022.  He was 86 years old.Verlon was born July 1, 1935, in Flat Gap, Virginia, to Benjamin Franklin Phillips and Floy Mullins Phillips. He was the middle child in a family of 13 kids.  He spent his younger years working with his family raising gardens and...

Mike McLaughlinJanuary 31, 1951-May 1, 2022Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather went home to the Lord May 1, 2022. He leaves behind his bride of 52 years Adele McLaughlin, Son Michael McLaughlin, Daughter Lauren Taylor and Grandchildren Colin and Caitlin (Kai) Taylor. He was preceded in death by his Grandson Garrett Taylor who we know is with his “Buddy” now.“Your life...

In lieu of flowers  – Donations can be made to Tgen or Hospice of the Valley

Joan Adeline Whitty KelleyJoan Kelley passed away on April 29, 2022 at Chandler Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Joan was born on June 21, 1926 in Eagle Grove, IA to Thomas and Margaret Whitty. She grew up in Clarion, IA where she graduated from High School.After high school Joan was recruited to work at the Veterans Administration in Des...

Edward“Eddie”Wrayage 84, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Wray and his mother Anna, sisters Margaret Needham (Robert) and Carrie Maksym (Leo) and brother Raymond.Eddie was a devoted and loving Husband of 61+ years to his wife Carol, loving Father to Melissa Dickson (Bryan), cherished Grandfather to Haley, Chase and Cole....

Douglas Skaggs Brinton was born on October 18th, 1958 in Mesa, Arizona to Van Buren Brinton, Jr. and Ruth Freestone Brinton. He was the sixth of seven children. After graduating from Westwood High School in Mesa, Doug served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Guadalajara, Mexico. Following his mission, Doug graduated from Brigham Young...

Martha“Marti”StantonMartha was brought to this earth by her earth mother Martha Schyma Netter. And her father Joseph Netter of St. Cloud Minnesota. After high school, Martha went to Airline School in Kansas City, MO. She was hired by Western Airlines and received more airline training in Los Angeles. She was initially assigned to San Francisco but shortly was transferred to...

Jerome “Jerry” Hill Collins, 81, Born December 10th, 1940 in Kansas City MO. passed away in his home in Sun Lakes Arizona on April 12th 2022 from a short battle of pancreatic cancer.  Jerry was raised in Kansas by his mother Ione.  He graduated from Wichita high school and attended Wichita State where he got his degree in criminal justice....

What Up, Son!/Wat·up·SONNN/verb:The action of walking into a room, with that smile you smile, announcing your arrival and welcoming a warm embrace.With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Jesus Antonio (Anthony) Martinez on April 15, 2022. As his great-nana Angie, great-tata Felix, great-grandpa Dale, great-grandma Helen, tata Jim, tata Fidel, nana Virginia, tio Joe, uncle Gabe, and handsome Cash...

I suppose you had to leave this world to help others that need you. God had a great plan for you here on earth and now he has a new plan for you. Grieve not as he would want others to be happy because of you.Ron left us at an early age of 68 due to a sudden heart attack. ...

Heather Marie Simmetof Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on April 18, 2022, after a long battle with melanoma.  She is survived by her mother, Sue Knox, sister Jamie (Nick) Ruscito, nieces Madison de Vries and Paisley and Oakley Ruscito, grandmother Lynn Welch, several aunts and uncles and many cousins and friends.  A memorial service will...