OBITUARIES
FRANCES JANE BECHTOLD
Frances Jane Bechtold passed away in Mesa, Arizona, on February 27, 2025. Jane, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Lubbock, Texas, on August 11, 1944, to Carl W. Bechtold and Virginia Lee Simmons Bechtold. Born in 1944, she grew up in Lakewood, Colorado, and graduated from Lakewood High School. Later […]
ROBIN TREADWAY – NURSE AND AUTHOR
Having spent much of her life in Globe and Miami, caring for the sick and elderly as an RN, Robin had a powerful affinity for the people and the area that lent itself well when later in life she became involved in writing a book that would feature those very places.
JAMES JOSEPH DAVENPORT, JR.
JAMES JOSEPH DAVENPORT, JR James Joseph Davenport, Jr. sadly passed away on April 10th, 2024, at Cobre Vallery Regional Medical Center in Globe, Arizona. He was born on August 2nd, 1969, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to James Joseph Davenport, Sr. and Judy Zupancic of Globe. James worked as an electrician and mechancic before finding his niche […]
SAM DEE LAYNE
Sam Dee Layne, age 77, passed away October 21, 2023 in the comfort of his home, preceded in death by his beloved wife Janice. Born March 6, 1946 to Glen and Thelma Layne in Dowagiac, Michigan, Sam’s early years were spent growing up amongst the diverse cultures, wildlife and flora common to Southern Florida.
GINA MARIE BINKLEY SWARTZ
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Gina Marie Binkley Swartz passed away. She died peacefully on March 14, 2022. Gina is survived by her 2 children, Sarah and Autumn Swartz, her dad-George Binkley (Caroline), and mom-Debbie Baker (Don); as well as many other extended family members.
BASIL WILSON COX, JR.
B.W. was born October 19,1936 in Globe, Gila County, Arizona and died at age 86 on February 15, 2023 in a one vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 60 near Magdalena, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Billie (Hunsaker) Cox and two sons: Len and Roland Cox.