Sally Ann Aka, 76, of Payson, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2013.
She is survived by her husband, Solon of Payson; daughters, Valerie Kaminski and Christelle Fox of Phoenix; sons, Byron of Chicago Ill. and Brian of Payson; grandsons, Daniel Rozboril, Alexander and Brendon Rozboril of Chicago, Ill.; niece and nephew, Michael and Loretta Rank of Payson.
Mrs. Aka was loved by all who knew her.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, at Calvary Chapel, 1103 N. Beeline Highway in Payson
A short service at the National Cemetery in Phoenix will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 23 prior to burial.

Lonnie Joe Cleeton, 71, of Payson, formerly of Moberly, Mo., died April 30, 2013 at his home. He was born May 10, 1941 to Lora Kribbs Cleeton and Joe Cleeton.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1963. He married Marvelene Maybee of Soldier Grove, Wis. on April 5, 1964.
Mr. Cleeton began his career with A.B. Chance Co. and retired from DuPont after working for them from 1978-1999. Mr. Cleeton and his wife retired in 1999 and moved to Payson.
His parents and one sister, Doris Ann Holman, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Marvelene Cleeton of Payson; son, David Cleeton and Patty White of Moberly, Mo.; daughter, Kelly Winter and fiance Gary Moser of Huntsville, Mo.; grandson, Greg Sander and Jaymi Evans of Moberly, Mo.; granddaughter, Rachel and Dante Stoneking of Moberly, Mo.; granddaughter, Miranda Whitcomb of Massachusetts; two great-grandchildren, Isaac and Jeremiah Stoneking of Moberly, Mo.; nephew, Steve and Tempy Holman of Huntsville, Mo.; niece, Debbie Reamous of St. Louis, Mo.; and a niece and nephew as well as several cousins.
A memorial service will be held at later date.

Sally Ann Aka, 76, of Payson, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2013.
She is survived by her husband, Solon of Payson; daughters, Valerie Kaminski and Christelle Fox of Phoenix; sons, Byron of Chicago Ill. and Brian of Payson; grandsons, Daniel Rozboril, Alexander and Brendon Rozboril of Chicago, Ill.; niece and nephew, Michael and Loretta Rank of Payson.
Mrs. Aka was loved by all who knew her.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, at Calvary Chapel, 1103 N. Beeline Highway in Payson
A short service at the National Cemetery in Phoenix will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 23 prior to burial.

Lawrence Castle changed his address to heaven peacefully on May 4, 2013 in his home in Strawberry.
He was born March 27, 1919 in Ord, Neb.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; a son and two daughters.
He proudly served the United States Navy as a first class machinist mate aboard the U.S.S. San Jacinto in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946.
Larry and his brother Cliff used to pick berries for Walter Knott before he started Knotts Berry Farm and was a frequent guest in Esther Williams’ swimming pool! He was a professional racer of motorcycles and cars and was still hang gliding at 70 years old!
Mr. Castle will always be remembered for his deep love for the Lord, cherishing his church family and those loved ones in his life.
His celebration of life memorial will be held at Crossroads Four Square Church attended by his church family, family and close friends.

Bernard Hebert peacefully passed away on May 7, 2013, at the age of 88.
Mr. Hebert was a beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather. He was the “paste” that held our family together.
He was a faithful, clever, inventive and gracious man who will be dearly remembered for his wit, helpfulness and charitable kindness. He shared his knowledge and talents; always willing to help others. A patient, kind, loving man, always prepared with a welcoming smile and a joke to share. He will be forever missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Hebert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie; as well as six out of his seven children; 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his remaining brothers and sisters and extended family in Canada.
“Dad, we will hold you dear in our hearts and rejoice in all the precious memories you have “painted” in our minds,” writes his family.
A private family celebration of life will be held Sunday, May 26 in Prescott.
Sealing into the Columbarium will be at 1 p.m., Monday, May 27 at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park in Payson.

Robert E. (Bobby) Hannah, born April 3, 1940, passed away May 15, 2013.
He leaves behind a sister, Pat; two children, Kevin and Tina; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Hannah served in the U.S. Navy.
He enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends.
A military procession will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, May 31 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix.

Avid angler and watercolorist, Bill Cole of Payson, passed on Nov. 3, 2012 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was born in Geneva N.Y. in 1927 and spent most of his life in Upstate New York with his wife, Elaine, daughter, Deborah and son, William, with the exception of brief moves to Orlando, Fla. and Dallas, Texas. In Orlando he helped establish a successful family business before returning to his roots in New York.
Later in life he and his wife attended Christ For the Nations in Texas to study to be lay missionaries. He returned again to Upstate New York and established a church there that exemplified his spiritual life.
In 2003 he and Elaine moved yet again to Arizona so that both might enjoy a climate more favorable to their declining health. He was very active in Mountain Bible Church here.
He found the nearby lakes and streams of Rim Country to be the perfect spot for a life-long fisherman to retire.
One might be surprised that someone afflicted with Parkinson’s would be able to hold and control a paint brush, but Mr. Cole found painting using watercolor to be the perfect outlet to relieve the stress brought on by the ailment and painted right up to his final days.
He is survived by his brother, Lauren of Upstate N.Y.; sister, Phyllis of Upstate N.Y.; son, William of Everett, Wash., as well as his daughter, Deborah of Payson, who was his caregiver over the course of the last four years.
Memorial services will be held in Geneva, N.Y. for both Bill and Elaine during the summer of 2014.

Cornelius Bruce Sheehan, age 53, born April 28, 1960 died May 18, 2013 in Farmington, N.M. at
San Juan Regional Hospital.
Mr. Sheehan was a longtime resident of Pine, Ariz.
He is survived by his daughter, Kayleen Sheehan; son, Cornelius
Bruce Sheehan II; mother, Dixie Acton; and sister, Sandra Johnson.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pine.

Services for Violet Olsen will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30th, 2013 at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Road, in their Community Room.

Violet Olsen is survived by her husband, John, their three sons and their families:
Don Hill and his daughter Sophia
Tom Hill and his children Marina, Clarice, Anthony & Mya
Charles Hill, his wife Anna and their daughter Tiffany

Survivors also include Violet's mother, Judy Cain, and her sisters:
Tina (and husband Bob) Ploughman
Tammy and Tracy McConnell

Violet was a professional nurse who dedicated her life to helping others through her medical expertise and experience.

Roger Wayne Fowler, age 92, of Payson, passed away May 27, 2013 in Phoenix. He was born June 24, 1920 in Moline, Ill. and retired from John Deere Harvest Works of Moline in 1978.
Mr. Fowler was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.
He moved to Mesa in 1978 and later, in 1994, to Payson, where he enjoyed woodworking and traveling in his RV.
Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Alice; his parents, Jesse and Emma Fowler; two brothers, Earl and Jesse Ralph; a sister, Mayble Taulbee; as well as his companion of 17 years, Joyce Stears.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 with military honors by the Payson Military Honor Guard, at Messinger Payson Funeral Home with interment following at Mt. View Memorial Gardens in Mesa at a later date.

Violet Olson passed away May 26, 2013. She was born Oct. 2, 1957.
She is survived by her husband, John; her three sons and their families: Don Hill and his daughter Sophia, Tom Hill and his children Marina, Clarice, Anthony and Mya, Charles Hill, his wife Anna and their daughter Tiffany; her mother, Judy Cain; and her brothers and sisters including: Tina Poughman and her husband Robert, Tammy McConnell and her husband Tracy and Becky Fields and her husband Scott.
Violet was a professional nurse who dedicated her life to helping others through her medical expertise and experience. She had a deep love for her family and animals. Her humor and her love for life will be greatly missed. We are grateful that she is at rest in the arms of her loving Savior Jesus.
Services were held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Road, in their Community Room.

Eva Dee Wells, 92, passed away May 25, 2013 in Payson. She was born July 19, 1920.
She is survived by her son, Sidney J. Wells Jr.; grandsons, Bill Barkley and Quinton Wells; and great-grandson, Ned Barkley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Wells Sr.; daughter, Nancy Barkley; and grandson, Tommy Barkley.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 8 at the Gisela Community Church, with a potluck following at the Gisela Valley Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Rim County Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 305, Payson, AZ 85547.

Alan Leimbach, 64 formerly of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away May 26th in Payson, AZ of natural causes. Alan Eugene Leimbach son of William Leimbach and Constance Nessan Leimbach was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on February 18, 1949. He moved to Payson, AZ in 2005, where he resided at the time of his death. He received his education in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In 1969 he married Linda Brown and they had two daughters. He was filled with joy when he spoke of his daughters and grandchildren. Alan would be especially remembered for his love of cars and loved NASCAR racing. He enjoyed trucking and especially loved taking his family with him when he could. He also appreciated a good day of fishing. Alan was a member of the South Dakota Air National Guard. He truly loved living in Payson. He had many friends he spent time with there including a mule near his home he fed carrots to. He was a free spirit that lived a simple life. A service will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 6th, at First Lutheran Chapel in Sioux Falls. Following the service, burial will be at the West Nidaros Lutheran Church Cemetery in Crooks, SD. Grateful for having shared his life are his mother Constance, two daughters, Deborah (Jon) Wells, Avondale, CO. and Cara (Rob) Rasmussen, Brandon, SD. Six grandchildren, Austin , Seth, Shelby, Sidney, Zoey and Vayda. Four sisters, Marchelle (Milt) Jorgensen, Worthington, MN, Linda Gersten, Santa Barbara, CA, Jean (Dean) Nichols, Sioux Falls, Joan (Don) Brust, Casper, WY. Five brothers all of Sioux Falls, Mike (Shirley), Bill (Amy), Greg (Julie), Joe, and Mark (Carrie) Lanners. Several neices, nephews, cousins and friends. Alan was preceded in death by his dad, William, and his infant brother Steven.

Edward Gene Barker passed quietly at his home on May 4, 2013 surrounded by his wife and his friends. He was born Sept. 10, 1949 in Oildale, Calif. to William and Mary Barker.
Mr. Barker lived in Strawberry for the last 10 years. He was well known locally for his love of cars and fishing. He was also a gifted singer and musician.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Barker; son, William Roy Gene Barker; sisters, Maxine Presley, Martha McArthur and Mary Pigg; brothers, Kenneth Barker and Dennis Barker; many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends whose life he both touched and enriched.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Dean Barker and Glen Kitchens.
A public memorial gathering of friends and family will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at the American Legion Hall, 709 E. Highway 260, Payson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to assist with funeral expenses be made to the Ed Barker Memorial Fund at Desert Schools Federal Credit Union. For questions, contact Teresa at (928) 476-6514.

Barry “The Bear” Sampsell, our dearly loved Dr. Sunshine, died May 19, 2013 from congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. He was born March 14, 1936 in Elkhart, Ind. to LeRoy and Marion Sampsell.
Barry, who lived in Payson, was a retired employee of America West Airlines. He was a TCM junkie and enjoyed classic country music and opera. His favorite meal was a double cheeseburger, french fries, a bowl of mayonnaise and a large Pepsi.
His dog Wiggles was a constant companion and friend.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susan M. Sampsell; children, Mike Sampsell (Kim), Jennifer Ron-Monroy (Peter) and Kristen Sampsell-Pierce (Keats); grandchildren, Michael Jr., Rock and Scarlett; and great-grandchild Talia Marie.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to RTA Hospice Compassus and Palliative Care, 511 Mud Springs Road, Payson, AZ 85541.

Eddie Denmeade Haught, age 84, passed away May 16, 2013.
He was born Nov. 4, 1928 in Miami, Ariz. to Edd and Irma (Marmon) Haught and was the grandson to early pioneers of the Payson area, Elma and Anderson “Babe” Haught.
To describe Eddie, he was immensely kind and loved his family beyond measure. A quiet man, he would go out of his way to help another in need. Men described him as a man’s man and a prince of a guy. He was an avid big game hunter and loved telling others about his hunts and various life experiences.
Mr. Haught was known for his community involvement. He was a life member and past exalted ruler of the Casa Grande Valley Elks Lodge #1957 and a member of the Pinal Masonic Lodge #30.
He ranched and farmed for many years — a true cowboy at heart.
Eddie was also a real estate land specialist.
Mr. Haught is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Alma Jennings Haught nee Wadkins of Coolidge; son, Denny Haught; daughters, Diana Danelz and Debra Minninger; stepsons Robert Jennings and Kevin Jennings; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents and stepson, Dale Paul Jennings.
A memorial service will be held for friends and family at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 4 at Heritage Funeral Home-Coolidge, 410 W. Roosevelt Ave. in Coolidge. Pastor Steve Williams officiating.

Alan Eugene Leimbach, 64, formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., passed away May 26, 2013 in Payson, of natural causes. He was born Feb. 18, 1949 in Sioux Falls, S.D. to William Leimbach and Constance Nessan Leimbach. He moved to Payson in 2005, where he resided at the time of his death.
He received his education in Sioux Falls, S.D. In 1969 he married Linda Brown and they had two daughters. He was filled with joy when he spoke of his daughters and grandchildren.
Alan will be remembered for his love of cars and NASCAR racing. He enjoyed trucking and especially loved taking his family with him when he could.
He also appreciated a good day of fishing.
He was a member of the South Dakota Air National Guard.
Mr. Leimbach truly loved living in Payson. He had many friends he spent time with there including a mule near his home he fed carrots to. He was a free spirit that lived a simple life.
A service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 6 at First Lutheran Chapel in Sioux Falls. Following the service, burial will be at the West Nidaros Lutheran Church Cemetery in Crooks, S.D.
Grateful for having shared his life are his mother, Constance; two daughters, Deborah (Jon) Wells of Avondale, Colo. and Cara (Rob) Rasmussen of Brandon, S.D.; six grandchildren, Austin, Seth, Shelby, Sidney, Zoey and Vayda; four sisters, Marchelle (Milt) Jorgensen of Worthington, Minn., Linda Gersten of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jean (Dean) Nichols of Sioux Falls and Joan (Don) Brust of Casper, Wyo.; five brothers all of Sioux Falls, Mike (Shirley), Bill (Amy), Greg (Julie), Joe and Mark (Carrie) Lanners; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his dad, William, and his infant brother, Steven.

On June 8, 2013, a celebration of life will be held for Barbara Joan Warwick, who passed away on May 25, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix.
She was born in Chicago on June 18, 1934.
She had five children: Gregory, Christine, Patti, Richard and Laura.
Mrs. Warwick first worked for an employment agency in Los Angeles and then she was employed by the following U.S. government agencies until her retirement: Health, Education and Welfare; Bureau of Indian Affairs; and the Air Force at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, Calif., where she was director of resource management for the base hospital. In all her jobs, she was known as “the person who could get the job done!”
She treasured most her work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, where she supervised a group of paralegals that determined the blood degrees of young American Indian men and women applying for college tuition. The paralegals would sometimes go into the California mission archives to trace the ancestry of these young people. One applicant was traced back to an Indian girl and a Spanish soldier who came to California from Mexico with Father Junipero Serra.
In recent years Mrs. Warwick served as secretary for the Will James Society, a national organization, which promotes the books and memorabilia of author Will James and his era.
Her husband of 39 years, Philip Warwick; her five children and 14 grandchildren survive her.
A viewing will begin at noon on Saturday, June 8 at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly Road with a graveside service following at 2 p.m. at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park, Upper Round Valley Rd., Payson.

Helen Glee Mileham passed into eternal life on June 2, 2013 at Cerbat Guest House in Kingman. She was born May 5, 1926 in Marietta, Minn. to Guy and Esther Marker.
She moved to Revillo, S.D. where she graduated from high school and entered nurses’ training. She moved to Ortonville, Minn. where she worked for nine years as an administrator. In 1961, she moved to Minot, N.D. and graduated from anesthesia school.
In 1963, she came to Winslow and was the anesthetist at Winslow Memorial Hospital for 13 years.
She married Ben Mileham in 1975. In 1981 she moved to Payson and later to Tonto Basin. She returned to Winslow in 2005. In 2011 she moved to Kingman and was living at Cerbat Guest House at the time of her death.
She is survived by two sons, Bob Hartnett (Betty) of Kingman and Michael Hartnett (Sylvia) of Winslow; three grandsons, Joe Hartnett (Amy), Jason Hartnett (Celeste) of Winslow and Guy Hartnett of Kingman; and five great-grandsons, Zach, Sam, Brady, Avery and Collin; and one great-granddaughter, Mia of Winslow.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister, two brothers, husband, Ben Mileham, and friend and companion of 22 years, Russ Bemler, daughter, Mary Bardsley and granddaughter, Lisa Bardsley.
At her request, there will be no services.

Alexa Nichols, 64, passed away in the comfort of her own home on May 25, 2013 in Payson.
She was preceded in death by her son, Drai David of Payson.
Mrs. Nichols is survived by her husband, David Nichols; daughters, Donna (Scott) Tarin, Joy (Ben) Ownby and Angela Nichols; mother, Merie Sain; sisters, Kathy Sain, Gig (Tom) Fife and Leatrice (John) Kitchell; brother, Robert (Dorothy) Sain; grandchildren, Hannah Mercier, Scotty, Matthew and Samuel Tarin, Christopher Noyes, Neveah and Lailah Nichols. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
She loved being with her family and they meant more than the world to her. She will be greatly missed by her many family and friends.