All Obituaries

John Lloyd Whitlock was born February 17, 1929, to Mertie and James Presley Whitlock in Uniontown, PA. He was the ninth of ten children, and the last surviving sibling. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Force in 1947. He spent 24 years serving his country rising to the rank of Sr. Master Sergeant. After retiring from the military, he worked for Maricopa County as a building safety inspector. John was at his happiest roaming the wilderness, hunting and fishing. He...

James J Filipek of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was 75 years old. James was born in Niskayuna, New York, and grew up in Schenectady, New York, and moved to Arizona in 1971. He was a retired US Army and Air Force veteran, having served his country on active duty with the Army from 1966 to 1969, including a tour of duty in Vietnam, and retiring from the Air National Guard. He worked for Tucson Electric Power Company, retiring after 26 years in 2006. He had a passion for...

Philip Flood, 84, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021.  Philip was born on June 11, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey.  Philip married Betsy in New Jersey in 1955.  They moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1971 where they raised their 4 children.  They built a cabin together outside of Prescott, AZ where they spent their summers.  Philip enjoyed his time and friendships in Prescott.  Philip is preceded by his wife Betsy and son Philip III.  He is survived by his...

Elizabeth “Libby” (Montgomery) Hill Wilson lived well her 76 years, bringing joy and encouragement to many along her way.  Libby was born, 11 October 1944, in Louisville KY to Walter R. “Monty” and Elsie Louise (Mock) Montgomery, who died after giving birth.  Libby and her brother were raised by their father and his second wife, Helen Lydia (Carlson) Montgomery (1916-1985).  Libby passed through the veil to the spirit world, 31 December 2020, to...

James E. Moore passed away on December 28, 2020 in Sun City West, Arizona. He will be missed by his loved ones and friends. Arrangements have been made with Regency Mortuary in Sun City, Arizona. Services are private.

On Sunday, December 27th, 2020, Kelly Lynn Defoor, loving wife, and mother of two children, passed away at age 52. Kelly was born on April 2, 1968 in Portland, OR to Larry and Mavis (Speidel) Doyle. She worked as a paraprofessional with special needs students at Desert Foothills Middle School. Her happy place was on the beach of Ocean Park, WA surrounded by her friends and family. On June 5, 1993, she married the love of her life, Rodney Leon Defoor. They raised two daughters, Taylor and...

Richard Raymond Crouse, of Surprise, AZ passed away December 22, 2020. Richard was born November 2, 1957 to Willard and Bebe (Connie) Crouse. He survived colorectal cancer and served faithfully as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This wonderful husband, father, grandpa and  brother will be deeply missed by all lives that he's touched.  He had a great sense of humor and loved his family. His family includes his wife, Debra, 4 children (Erin, Lindsey...

Marilyn Jean Leafdale (age 81) died peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, December 20, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona. She died of colon cancer, after receiving Memory and Hospice Care at Brookdale North Mesa. She was born in Kimball, Nebraska, November 15, 1939. She is survived by her brother, Keith L. Leafdale of Auburn, California, a nephew, Kevin Salger in Long Beach, CA, two nieces, Laura Sy in Cool, CA, and Debra Grady, in Whiting,...

Jay Archie North, 81, returned to his heavenly home on December 18, 2020 after a valiant battle with lung cancer.  His love for his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.    Jay was born to parents Ernest William and Ollie Saloma North on March 11, 1939 in Noble, MO.  He was fourth in line, the middle child, in a family of 7 siblings, 3 sisters and 3 brothers: Veda, William, Waneta, Donna, Ernest, and Ronny. ...

Jerry L. Foy, 85, of Sun City Arizona, passed away on December 15, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer.   Jerry was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Benson High School and University of Nebraska, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.  He moved to Glenwood, Iowa, in 1963 where he owned Glenwood Auto Sales.  He moved to Arizona in 1984 and was a business partner at Team Realty.   Jerry was a life-long Cornhuskers fan...