Robert Vance Taylor, Lt. Col., (Ret)., United States Army October 30, 1928 - January 24, 2021 A resident of Sierra Vista for 50 years, Robert Taylor passed away while hospitalized with Covid-19 in Tucson. An Arizona native, born in Florence, raised in Coolidge and Globe, he graduated from Coolidge High School in 1946. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of Arizona. He married Ruth Elaine Johnson on December 28, 1950. She was raised in Yuma and was a career...

SIERRA VISTA — On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Melroy “Sonny” Horn, a loving husband, brother, father, son, and grandfather passed away at the age of 75. Melroy was born on May 5th, 1946 in St. Louis City, Missouri to Melroy Horn and Lucille Eberhardt. He received his Engineering degree from the University of Arizona. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam war and was awarded a Purple Heart during his service. He worked as a Director for the United...

Jesus Escamilla March 5, 1950 - October 18, 2021 Jesus (Jesse) Escamilla, 71, of Palominas , passed away on October 18, 2021 in his home with his wife by his side.  He was born on March 5, 1950 to Julian and Margarita (Alejandro ) Escamilla in Big Wells, TX. He attended school in Wheeling, IL, graduating from Wheeling High School.  After graduating in 1969, Jesse worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company from where he retired after 34 years. On April 24th, 1971 he married Ana...

Douglas Wilford Young, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, after a long illness. Douglas was born on July 9, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wilford Thomas Young and Ada Jane Asper. He had two older brothers, William and Gene Paul. His father was a Salt Lake City Police Captain. Douglas grew up in Salt Lake where he attended grade school and East High School. He worked helping janitor when he was in Jr. High School and later was employed by the Salt Lake Water...

Beverly Christine Daugherty April 19, 1958 October 15, 2021 Sierra Vista-Beverly C. Daugherty, 63, of Hereford passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021 with her daughter Amanda and family by her side at Canyon Vista Medical Center. Beverly was born in Leesville, Louisiana on April 19, 1958 to Almira I. (Roberts) Daugherty and the late Billy K. Daugherty, Sr. Beverly worked as a book keeper and has resided in Arizona for the past 62 years and presently in Hereford. She is...

Richard Wayne Palmer Beloved by his family, extended family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and June, his sisters Judy and Linda, and his Grandson William. Survived by his wife Elva, his children Ralph and June, granddaughter Ivory and Great granddaughter Teala as well as many other kids, grand kids and great grand kids whom he considered to be family. A Vietnam Veteran, he proudly gave all he could when called upon. He will be greatly missed. Interment services for...

Richard "Rick" Palmer December 4, 1948 - October 12, 2021 Beloved by his family, extended family and friends, Rick Palmer was born on December 4, 1948 and passed away on October 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph K. and June E. Palmer, his sisters Judy and Linda, and his grandson William. Rick is survived by his wife Elva Cantu, his children Ralph C. and June D. Palmer, granddaughter Ivory (Cody) Iwertz, great granddaughter Teala, sisters Brenda and Buttons,...

Frances Rita Hecker November 24, 1925 - October 11, 2021     Frances Rita Hecker, was born on November 24, 1925 in Buffalo NY. Our mom wore many hats, Daughter to Stanley & Anna Whitlock, Sister to Mary, Eleanor, Adele, Donald & John.  Wife to William (Bill) Hecker.  Mother, Mom, Momma to her children, Barbie, Jackie, Willie, Holly, Joanie, Karen, Lori (John), Janice (Mike), Tommy (Janice), Anne (Troy), & Kimmy (Paul).  She was Grandma, Nana, GGma,...

SFC, William Prentiss Griffis United States Army, Ret. September 26, 1946 - October 9, 2021   William (Pappy) Prentiss Griffis, 75, of Hereford, passed away on October 9, 2021, in Hereford, AZ, with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 26, 1946, to Jack and Grace Griffis in Washington, DC. He graduated with his master’s degree in Arts and Education from Virginia Polyterhnir Institute and bachelor’s degree in Science in Education. Pappy served his...

Johnny Urrea Diaz Sr. March 28, 1958 – October 7, 2021   The family of Johnny Urrea Diaz Sr. of Hereford, AZ is saddened to announce his unexpected passing in his home on October 7th, 2021. Johnny was born on March 28th, 1958, in Bisbee Arizona, son of Lupe Diaz and the late Socorro Diaz. Johnny was married to Vicki in 1981 and raised their family in the Sierra Vista area. He was an active member of the community and was involved in organizing numerous events. Johnny was...