God Knows Best   God knows best in everything Though we can’t always understand, Why things don’t work out Exactly as we’ve planned.   For He knows when it’s time to bring The sunshine or the rain, And an always cheerful rainbow To alleviate our pain.   So always look to God above When your soul is needing rest, And you will soon be comforted By knowing He knows best.

  Kenneth Efton Gold September 24, 1930 - March 28, 2020 Kenneth Efton Gold, 89, of Hereford, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born on September 24, 1930 in Elsey, Missouri, to Burl and Mary (Morris) Gold.  He married Joyce (Jackson) on August 7, 1948 and they celebrated 71 years of marriage.  Ken served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1955, worked for ITT Gilfillan for 10 years, and continued in...

Master Sergeant Melvin Gene Cheeley United States Army, Retired August 25, 1958 - March 16, 2020 Melvin G. Cheeley age 61, known as "Cheeley", of Sierra Vista, AZ was born August 25 1958 in Warrenton, GA passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, in his home on March 16, 2020. Cheeley retired from the United States Army after nearly 23 years as a Master Sergeant and continued to serve as a DoD civil servant until his death. He was highly respected by many around the world and...

Donald Fuller passed over into his eternal life suddenly, yet peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday March 15, 2020. Don was born to RB and Pearl (Doty) Fuller in Cleburne, Texas on March 2, 1935. At 17, Don joined the military, serving both in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. Don retired from the Army at Fort Huachuca, Arizona after 20+ years of honorable service in 1974. Don received many awards and decorations including a combat infantry badge throughout...

Paul Joseph McDonnell March 15, 1934 - March 8, 2020   Paul Joseph McDonnell was born on March 15, 1934 and passed March 8, 2020 at the age of 85. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate. Retired BMC Boatswain Mate Chief Petty Officer Paul J. MdDonnell, born to James and Ruth McDonnell of Ohaha, Nebraska joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 and proudly served his country for 30 years. Paul was preceded in death by wife Jeanne Rae McDonnell (Coe), sons Patrick Joseph...

Michael O’Connell May 31, 1941 March 7, 2020   Hereford- Michael O’Connell, 78 of Queen Creek, Arizona passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 7, 2020 at the home of his daughter Jill Berry and her significant other Michael Stuber by his bedside.  Michael, son of the late John M. and Hortence A. (Randall) O’Connell was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 31, 1941.   Mike was described by those who loved him as a man who was very passionate and...

Gregory R. Flores Jr. Septber 13, 1972 - March 6, 2020 Greg died on Friday, March 6, 2020 in Sierra Vista. Gregory, son of Gregorio R. and Blanca R. (Martinez) Flores was born in Douglas on September 13, 1972. A man with a good heart has left us. He was a very generous man, ready and willing to participate in anything or help anyone that he came in contact with. He enjoyed listening to Oldies Music and having a good laugh with family and friends. He was a lifetime resident of Sierra Vista...

Barbara A. Kolinovsky September 16, 1920 March 5, 2020   Sierra Vista-Barbara A. Kolinovsky, 99, formerly of Tucson passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2020 in Sierra Vista. Barbara, daughter of the late Andrew S. and Mary (Macko) Kolinovsky was born in Henrietta, Ohio on September 16, 1920.   In 1926 she and her family moved to Taylor, Pennsylvania where she was raised and graduated from Taylor High School in 1938.   Barbara served her country joining the...

    Lavonda Sherry Thompson February 3, 1962 - March 4, 2020 Lavonda Sherry Thompson, 58, of Sierra Vista, Arizona died on March 4th at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona from organ failure. Lavonda was born in Verdun, France on February 3rd, 1962 to the late Bobby Gene and Shirely Mae (Mitchum) Thompson. She traveled extensively with her family during childhood, living in France, Germany and Belgium. Lavonda moved to Sierra Vista in 1975 and called Sierra Vista her...