Rodney Dean Wilson November 1, 1959 August 14, 2019   Sierra Vista- Rodney D. Wilson, 59, of Sierra Vista passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, surrounded by his family in Tucson. Rodney, son of the late Carmen J. and Norma Y. (Patten) Wilson was born in Grinnell, Iowa on November 1, 1959.   Raised in Grinnell, he graduated from Grinnell Senior High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University....

  Rodney Alan Lilly February 17, 1952 - August 12, 2019 Arizona resident Rodney Alan Lilly, 67, passed peacefully on August 12, 2019, at his home in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Rodney was born February 17, 1952, in New Castle Indiana, to Everett and Marjorie Lilly. He loved trains and could tell you at any given time by name and number when a train was due. Rodney was also a hard worker. He could sell anything on the telephone to anyone. Additionally, he loved singing and playing the...

John Robert Ferguson August 20, 1931 August 10, 2019 Sierra Vista- John R. Ferguson, 87, of Sierra Vista passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home. John, son of the late Robert M. and Louise I. (Park) Ferguson was born in St. Paul Minnesota on August 20, 1931. John was raised in St. Paul, North Dakota, and in Seattle Washington, graduating from Seattle Washington High School. He went on to serve his country during the Vietnam War and attained the rank...

  Marion Willa Peterson February 5, 1926 - August 8, 2019 Marion Willa Peterson, 93, passed Thursday, August 8, 2019. She lived a full creative life: playing piano and organ, sewing, gardening, mastering watercolor, and writing poetry. She was a caring mother, grandmother, and wife. Preceded in death by husband, Charles, and daughters, Leah Bishop and Cheri Carter. Survived by daughters, Amber Stene and April Reed. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,...

Keith Alan Hawks December 28, 1960 - August 8, 2019 Keith Hawks, 58, entered his heavenly home on August 8, 2019. He was known for his firm belief in Jesus Christ and devotion to family and friends. Born in Wilmington, Ohio, on December 28, to Paul Hawks and Marilyn Hawks (Wilson). His life was a gift to all he encountered with his generosity and genuine love for others. He was blessed with a loving family. He married his best friend, Beverly, on May 25, 1984, in Tucson, Arizona. Keith...

Janice Carol (Wyatt) Casey Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Janice Carol Casey, died unexpectedly early Monday morning, July 29, 2019. Jan was a loving and faithful wife to Samuel B. Casey (Barney) and gave him unending support in all his endeavors. She was a mother to Samuel Joseph and Sara Jane, grandmother to Brooke Alana, Mason Alexander, Samuel John and Elisabeth Sarah, and great-grandmother to Haden Matthew all of whom she loved and supported to the...

Donald J Kaplan 81, of Sierra Vista passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on July 28, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 10, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late John and Alice Kaplan.  Loving husband of 59 years to Patricia, devoted father of Mark (Jobeth) Kaplan of McMurray, Pennsylvania, and Kathleen (Jeff) Perlewitz of Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Proud grandpa of Elizabeth, Jon and Christopher Kaplan and Erika Perlewitz. He is survived by his...

MSGT Martin P. Lodge Jr. United States Marine Corp, Retired February  6, 1949 - July 24, 2019 MSGT Martin P. Lodge Jr. USMC (ret), passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born and raised in Bath, NY to Elaine and Martin P. Lodge Sr. He joined the Marines at the age of 18 two days after graduating from Haverling High School and proudly served his country from 28 June 1967 – 21 November 1987.  After the military he worked for the same DOD government...

Isaac David Martinez January 31, 1954 July 15, 2019 Sierra Vista-Isaac D. Martinez, 65, of Sierra Vista died Monday July 15, 2019 at Canyon Vista Medical Center. Isaac, son of the late Eduardo D. and Martina (Zamarripa) Martinez was born in Harlingen, Texas on January 31, 1954. Raised in Surprise, Arizona he graduated from Dysart High School. Isaac was employed by the Public Works Department for the City of Surprise as a Sanitation Engineer for 30 years and retired in 2016. Isaac Resided...

Blanca Elisa Garcia June 21, 1932 - July 14, 2019 Blanca Elisa Garcia, 87, of Bisbee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019, surrounded by her family, at her home. Blanca, daughter of the late Jose Elias and Maria Jesus (Nieves) Velasquez was born in Banamichi, Sonora, Mexico on June 21, 1932. Raised primarily in Bisbee, she was a lifelong resident and communicant, first of Sacred Heart Catholic Church then of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. Early in life, Blanca worked in...