Beverly June Bassett Reynolds, 72, died peacefully on July 8, 2013, at Hospice Compassus in Payson.
A native of Barberton, Ohio, she was born Jan. 15, 1941, to Harold William and Glada Mae (Page) Bassett.
A longtime resident of Davie, Fla., Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Reynolds; her parents; and her brothers, Robert Bassett and Richard Bassett.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Christopher and Larissa Reynolds of Sterling, Alaska; her granddaughter (and the apple of her eye), Betsy June Reynolds of Sterling, Alaska; her siblings, William Bassett of Margate, Fla., Harold Bassett of Scottsdale, Betty Osberg of Strawberry and Debra Williams of North Lauderdale, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
No funeral service is scheduled. Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Donations may be made in memory of Beverly Reynolds to the Humane Society of Central Arizona, P.O. Box 242, Payson, AZ 85547.

Art Trevithick passed away July 8, 2013 in Payson. He was born Nov. 12, 1926 in Pueblo, Colo.
After spending two years in the Navy, he graduated from Colorado University with an electrical engineering degree.
Mr. Trevithick retired from Lockheed Martin in January 1999.
He and his wife Barbara had four children: Mark, Paul, Tim and Beth. There are 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Art and Barbara moved to Payson from Denver, Colo. 16 years ago.
Mr. Trevithick will be greatly missed by friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 13 at the Crossroads Church, 114 E. Cedar Lane in Payson.

Sara “Sally” Quist was born in Connecticut and lived most of her life in Roxbury, Conn., moving to Arizona in 1995. She was married to Eric for almost 59 years.
Mrs. Quist loved cooking, entertaining and gardening. She was an artist in oils and watercolors and also enjoyed woodcarving.
She is survived by her loving family, husband, Eric of Pine; daughters, Leslie Fox of Evergreen, Colo. and Amy Morway of La Costa, Calif.; brother, Charles of Roxbury; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 16 at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, with Pastor John Lake officiating.
Donations in Mrs. Quist’s name may be made to the Pine/Strawberry Fire Department, 6198 W. Hardscrabble Rd., Pine, AZ 85544.

The Rev. Joseph Anthony Krause passed away July 8, 2013 at the age of 78.
He is survived by eight nieces and nephews.
Fr. Joe was ordained a Passionist priest in Union City, N.J. in 1968. He served at St. Joseph’s Parish in Tucson and as pastor at St. James in Coolidge and St. Philip’s in Payson.
Mass is at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 22, rosary at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s, 215 S. Craycroft Rd. in Tucson. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Road, Tucson.
Arrangements by Bring’s Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway, www.bringfuneral home.com.

Walter John “Jack” Schmid, 90, of Payson, was welcomed into heaven on July 7, 2013. Born Jan. 22, 1923 in Phoenix, he made Arizona his home for 90 years.
He was retired from the Bricklayer’s Union Local 3 and received lifetime membership in the union with more than 50 years of service. He built three homes for his personal use: the first here in Phoenix; a cabin at Forest Lakes; and his last home in Payson at the age of 73 — laying every block himself, he was quite the craftsman. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, which took him from one end of the state to the other over the years.
He was most proud of his service to our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the oiler USS Kaskaskia. God bless all of our military personnel past, present and those to come, we thank you.
Mr. Schmid loved to garden — growing various citrus, fruit and nut trees as well as vegetables, tending to his garden and watching it grow from day to day kept him going.
He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 63 years, Frances; son, Larry Schmid; daughters, Patty George and Nancy Schmid (Allen); his beloved Lab, Molly Dog; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Frana Irwin and Hilda Brock. Mr. Schmid was uncle to several nieces and nephews as well as the neighborhood kids. He said having little ones around kept him young.
Visitation and services will be at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 19644 N, 7th Ave. in Phoenix on Thursday, July 18. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with Mass at 11:30 a.m. His final resting place will be at the National Veterans Cemetery.
Please send flowers to Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix.
Donations in his memory can be made to Hospice of the Valley.

Harry W. Wilson, of Payson, passed away July 6, 2013 at the age of 78.
Mr. Wilson was born March 8, 1935 in Phoenix, to Harry F. and Harriette Heiner Wilson.
With him at the time of his passing were Ada Wilson, his wife of 59 years, and their two daughters, Carol (Lonnie) Brown of Soda Springs, Idaho and Cynthia (Terry) Azbill of Vail, Ariz. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Wilson worked as an electrician for Magma Copper Company in Superior, but left there in 1958 to pursue his dream of becoming an Arizona Highway Patrolman. He served 7-1/2 years as a patrol officer in Flagstaff before transferring to Phoenix as maintenance supervisor of the Remote Patrol Housing and radio sites for the remainder of his 20-year career with the Department of Public Safety.
As per his wishes, Mr. Wilson was cremated and no services will be held.
He will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew him.

Oscar Greer completed his long assignment of this earth Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Payson. He was born March 9, 1919 in Globe-Miami to Albert Newton Greer and Blanch Evelyn Clark Greer. They, along with two older sisters, Ruby and Hazel Greer, preceded him in death. Also preceding him in passing were his wife, Constance Frances Fraser Greer; and two children, Wilbur Lee Greer and Dorothy Georgianna Greer Wilkinson.
Mr. Greer was among those claiming Payson pioneer heritage. His family were cattle ranchers and miners; and included 45 marshals and sheriffs among their ranks.
Mr. Greer served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked 38 years for Magma Copper mines driving underground trains. He also worked as a security guard and on ranches after WWII. He loved singing and playing his guitars, country western music, dancing and CB radios. His CB handle, Maverick, was his nickname. He also was active in Payson Sheriff’s Posse in 1980s.
He is survived by one son, Oscar Eugene Greer; and has nine grandchildren, Marilyn Greer, Michelle Williams, Nicole Williams, Michael Williams, Edward Williams (deceased), Allexander and Christina Williams, Danny and May Greer; 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Greer is very loved by all friends and family and will be greatly missed by all.
The public is welcome at the graveside service to be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27 at the Payson Pioneer Cemetery. It will be followed by a family luncheon at the Payson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 12:30 p.m.
Albert Greer married Blanch Clark of Pleasant Valley (Young), their two girls Ruby and Hazel were born in Young. When Blanche was pregnant a third time, she left Albert and the two girls and went to Globe. She gave birth to Oscar Louis Greer in Globe, March 9, 1919. She immediately gave Oscar to a distant relative and sent word to Albert that the baby had died. When Oscar was about a year old, his father discovered he was alive. He went into the foster home, picked him up and walked out.
The baby was taken home to live with his father, grandmother, his sisters, Ruby and Hazel, and Uncle Lon. The family moved to Payson when Oscar was 10.
Mr. Greer loved his grandmother and did everything he could for her. One way Oscar found to help was getting up early the morning after down-town dances and collect whiskey bottles to sell for nickels and dimes so he could buy groceries. He would have liked to have a candy bar, but never did because groceries were needed for the family, and to him family always came first.
The family had to move many times during his childhood because the men had to go where the work was. They lived on ranches, in mining houses and in a cabin on the Verde River where his Uncle Lon built a well, now known as the Waterwheel, where families picnic and children swim. The water enabled them to grow a garden and Uncle Lon had a still close by.
All the moving made it hard on Oscar’s education, but he did attend school in Payson whenever he could and graduated from the eighth grade there. He made up for lack of education with a gift of common sense. He was also very good with his hands and could fix anything.
One spring Oscar had a chance to go with two local families, the Minguses and Ezells, to California and pick fruit and vegetables in season. He taught himself to play the guitar and fiddle and they had music anywhere they went to find work. The families went on to Oregon to work and then into Washington. Here one of the boys got mad at Oscar over a girl, and when the work ran out the families left and did not take Oscar with them. He was discouraged and alone so he joined the service and was sent to Alaska a few months before war was declared. He was then sent to the Aleutian Islands. There was only ice and snow and Oscar said he was cold the whole time he was there.
After four years he was given an honorable discharge and returned home. He decided to re-enlist and went to Europe for the liberation. His unit joined up with General Patton.
Oscar married Connie Frances Fraser. They had three children, Gene, Wilbur and Dorothy and made their home in San Manuel, Ariz. where he worked for the Magma Copper Mine.
While living in San Manuel they purchased a house in Phoenix.
Oscar always wanted to live in Payson and brought the kids up often to fish and camp. Frances didn’t want to live in Payson and they eventually separated and he moved to Payson in 1982 where he remained.
He continued to play his music and sing with local bands in Payson. He also loved to dance and was out playing his music, singing or dancing on weekends.

Donna Ruth Beard, 86, of Payson, passed away July 15, 2013 in Payson. Born Jan. 14, 1927 to Donald and May Harrod, she was married to Paul Beard on April 23, 1960 and they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Sharon Ann Wrolstat and Patricia Marie Haynie.
Also surviving are four grandchildren, Marnie and Shand O’Dell and Wade and Sarah Haynie. Cousins, Jim Harrod, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Hancock and Mrs. Sue Brown; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 6 p.m., Thursday, July 25 at Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson.

David T. Lloyd was born Feb. 19, 1941 in South Hampton, R.I. He went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2013 after a long illness.
He grew up in North Tonawanda, N.Y. Following graduation from high school, he entered the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the USS Samuel B. Roberts as a sonar technician.
Following his naval service, he attended Oklahoma University on a football scholarship.
Mr. Lloyd had a diversified teaching career in Arkansas and then at Phoenix Indian School for 17 years. At the same time, he had a general contractor’s license and operated David T. Lloyd Builders.
After Phoenix Indian School closed, he became head of maintenance at the Carl T. Hayden VA Hospital where he met his wife of 23 years, Diana.
It was his and his wife’s dream to live in the high country. The dream was realized when he retired and built a home in Hunter Creek.
His final career was working for Rim Valley Mountain Properties in Christopher Creek, where he met many people who have remained friends over the years. He loved the community and served as a volunteer with the Christopher-Kohl’s Fire Department for a number of years.
Mr. Lloyd leaves behind his wife, Diana, who loved him very much, and his little dog, Ming.
He is survived by his sister, Martha Kirk of Kenmore, N.Y.; daughter, Maria Eads and son, John, both of Mesa; and daughter, Tanya of San Diego, Calif. Also surviving are a stepdaughter, Simone Mancine of Martinsberg, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; and many dear friends.
A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 30 at Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout on the Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery Road with lunch to follow the service.

Clayton Thomas Whitted was born June 27, 1985 to Carl and Kathleen Whitted. He was welcomed by his two sisters, Carmen and Cheryl. He was raised in Prescott and from a young age had a strong love for life and the outdoors.
He attended Prescott High School where he played football, basketball and ran track. He loved the friendships that he gained more than the games that they won. Clayton graduated in 2004, and continued his education at Yavapai College and Arizona State University, gaining more knowledge of fire science.
After high school, Mr. Whitted pursued his longtime dream of becoming a firefighter and accepted a position with the Prescott Hotshots. When his mother became ill, he took a full-time position with the Heights Church Youth and became the junior high pastor, where he mentored hundreds of young teens. His mother passed away in December 2007, and the next spring, Mr. Whitted resumed his career and started with the Granite Mountain Hotshots.
His work with the Granite Mountain Hotshots expanded, as did his responsibility when he became a squad leader. Soon after, he was introduced to Kristi Hoffman, who quickly captured his attention and his heart. They were married on Feb. 12, 2011.
The more anyone got to know him, Mr. Whitted became less like a friend and more like a brother. His heart was so selfless and he was willing to sacrifice for others as he would for his own family.
Mr. Whitted spent his life serving in the community and helping numerous organizations and people alike. His unique personality and contagious smile, paired with his laughter and hugs, were an example to all who met him of what it meant to love fully.
Though Prescott may mourn the loss of Clayton Whitted, though the nation may mourn the loss of a brave firefighter and though the world may mourn this tragedy, we will choose to celebrate his time on earth.

Charlene Helen Gabbert, known as “Charlie,” succumbed to her illness after a long and fierce battle against cancer on July 12, 2013. She passed away with family in attendance at the Payson Care Center.
She was born June 17, 1949 in Chicago, Ill. to William and Mary Bodecker.
She is survived by her son, Nicholas Motluck of Franklinton, N.C. She is the maternal grandmother to Natalie, and soon to a new grandbaby just announced. Charlie was also survived by her three stepsons, Michael Motluck plus Michael Motluck Jr. living in the Lake in the Hills, Ill. There are two more stepsons, Jeffry Motluck residing in Tennessee and Mark Motluck of California.
Charlie married Richard Gabbert on July 25, 1987 in McHenry, Ill.
She was the stepmom to two additional children, Melissa M. Gabbert, married to Jeff Lozinski of Tucson. Charlie has two step-grandchildren, Andrew and Brianna Lozinski. There is one “great-grandchild” from Andrew, Austilyn Lozinski. Dr. Brian M. Gabbert, of Phoenix, and lastly, her husband of 26 years, Ric.
A celebration of Charlie’s life, officiated by Chaplin Charlie Wilcox, will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 27 at the Messinger Payson Funeral Home chapel. There will be a simple meal based upon Charlie’s favorite items following the service.
All who knew her are welcome to attend and celebrate the warmth, happiness, and most of all, her loving smile and always bright outlook on life that she brought to us all. We all know that she is smiling now with the excitement and wonder of her new journey in heaven with Jesus Christ and God, Our Almighty Father.

Ida Ellarea Davison, daughter of Oral and Edith Beary Warren, was born Oct. 23, 1933 in Wayne County, Iowa and departed this life on June 26, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley – The Ryan House, Phoenix.
Mrs. Davison attended Millerton Schools through the 11th grade. For her senior year, she transferred to Corydon High School to graduate in 1952.
After attending Northeast State College for a short time, she worked for Representative Oscar Stephenson as his secretary in the Iowa House of Representative for the 1953 Iowa Legislative session. Upon returning home from the state House, she was employed by Corydon State Bank. On Sept. 11, 1953, Ellarea married J.C. Davison. She continued to work at the bank until J.C. was inducted into the U.S. Army. They then lived in Fort Smith, Ark., near the Fort Chaffee Army Base. Mrs. Davison was employed at the First National Bank in Fort Smith during J.C.’s military service. In March 1958, she returned to Corydon State Bank, after J.C. was discharged from active duty.
To this union three children were born: Laura, Lisa and Matthew. Mrs. Davison spent considerable time supporting her children in their activities, which she enjoyed very much.
She was very active in the United Methodist Church, Preceptor Alpha Sigma Sorority, P.E.O., Prairie Trails Museum as officer and board member and hospital auxiliary. It was her philosophy to help wherever she was needed.
Mrs. Davison was a gifted gardener. She especially enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens while living on the Morgan farm outside Corydon, which she and J.C. purchased in 1995. She was active in golf and always enjoyed reading a good mystery book.
The couple moved to Payson in October 2005 to be near their children and families. They took many scenic trips throughout Arizona and she especially enjoyed a trip to see the hummingbird migration.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Geraldine Coates; and brothers, Warner B. and Clell Warren.
Mrs. Davison is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, J.C.; daughter, Laura and husband, James Tedeschi of Scottsdale; daughter, Lisa and husband, David McCalmont of Phoenix; son, Matthew and wife, Debra of Glendale; granddaughters, Candace and Lily McCalmont, Maya and Jenna Tedeschi, Mirabella Andreini and Cecilia (CeCe) E.A. Davison; and grandsons, Saxon and Peter Davison; sister, Mary Lou and husband, Larry Sturgis of Lamonis, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Russell) Copley of Ankeny, Iowa and Marilyn Johns of Springfield, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Her family would like to thank everyone for sharing the celebration of her life with them.

At the age of 92 Penelope Bassingthwaighte, formerly from Payson, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2013 in Green Valley, Ariz. where she lived since 1971.
Born to Tim and Kate Scowen on March 18, 1921 in Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, County of Kent, England, she was the third child of seven siblings.
She loved to travel and visited many places around the world. She especially loved Africa. She worked as a travel agent for Green Valley Travel for a number of years, which allowed her to do what she loved and get paid for it.
She was a wonderful and generous mother, grandmother, wife and friend to so many people. She was a gracious hostess and knew how to prepare some very scrumptious meals fit for a king or queen. Her roast beef and Yorkshire pudding were world famous. Penelope and her culinary skills will be greatly missed by many.
Penelope was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Penelope Ann Metz; and all but one sibling; her older sister, Lucy, is still residing in England.
Other surviving family members include her husband, David Bassingthwaighte of Green Valley, Ariz.; son, Michael Blackmon and his wife Dona of Colville, Wash.; son, Keith Raee and his wife Linda of Merseyside, England; three granddaughters, Michelle Devaney and great-granddaughter Nicole Devaney of Payson; Jackie Gallas and her husband Scott of Sahuarita, Ariz.; and Mariah Blackmon of El Cajon, Calif.; grandson, Don Allen Card of Tucson; several nieces and nephews and many great- and great-great-grandchildren.
There will be no funeral or memorial as per her request.
The family asks that any donations made in her name be given to the veterans group of your choice.

Robert “Bob” Vebber, 77, passed away July 11, 2013 in Phoenix. He was born June 3, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wis. to the late Albert and Leola Vebber.
He graduated from Arizona State University and then served in the United States Army.
Mr. Vebber owned Saguaro Communications and worked as an engineer at Motorola, Sperry Flight Systems and then retired from Micro-Rel.
He moved to Forest Lakes permanently with his second wife, Kathy. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4437 for many years and served on the board of the Forest Lakes Domestic Water Improvement District.
He is survived by his sister, Kay Snyder; his children, Jeff and Laura Vebber; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Kathy.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Top of the Rim Eagles #4437, 2023 S.R. 277 in Overgaard.

Floyd Keel Maynus passed away July 31, 2013 in Mesa. He was born July 5, 1975 in Payson.
He graduated from Payson High and worked several jobs in technology. Many who knew Mr. Maynus considered him a computer whiz as it was not only a job, it was a hobby.
He is survived by his mother, Paula Pyle; his brother, Marc Pyle; Marc’s wife Sherece; four nieces, Kiley, Jesalyn, Aleah and Sianna; his dog, Max; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Maynus was loved and will be sorely missed.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Payson Pioneer Cemetery.

Lois Ann Ruder Smith passed away July 25, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix at the age of 78.
Mrs. Smith was born Dec. 4, 1934 in Elyria, Ohio. She grew up and went to school in Elyria.
After marrying, the family moved to Sunnyside, Ariz. in 1959.
Moving to Gisela in 1975, she worked for Guarantee Insurance as a bookkeeper in Payson for 30 years.
Those who knew her loved her sparkle and caring ways.
Lois and Leroy Smith married in November of 2006 and moved to Tonto Basin in 2009. She was a loving mother to her two children, David and Audre.
She was an avid fisher woman with her husband.
Her fellow church members at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tonto Basin adored Mrs. Smith. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, which was very easy to do.
She is survived by her husband, Leroy Smith; son, David Ruder; daughter, Audre Castello; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tonto Basin building, across from Tonto Basin Market. A Mexican food (Lois’ favorite food) potluck luncheon will follow.

Jo Ann Elizabeth Fisher passed away June 6, 2013. She was born July 4, 1933.
Mrs. Fisher is survived by her son, Richard Fisher; daughter, Laura Wilhelm; three grandchildren, David, Eric and Julia; and nine great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m., Aug. 24 in the chapel at The Majestic Rim, 910 Tyler Parkway.

Frederick David Mayo, born April 30, 1931, passed away quietly Aug. 3, 2013.
Mr. Mayo died as he lived, surrounded by loved ones, in the home he built in Strawberry, the only place he ever wanted to be.
He is survived by his wife, Anne; son, Joe Mayo and his wife Danna Cottman; son, James Mayo and grandson Anthony; and his daughter, Karen Mayo-Shanahan, her husband Aidan Shanahan and Declan, Conall and Bronwen Mayo-Shanahan.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to Hospice Compassus for their kind and loving care, especially, Ericka Tanner and Mari Stickles. Donations in Mr. Mayo’s memory may be made to Hospice Compassus.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

At age 91, Dorothy G. Hardman of Payson, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2013.
She was born Nov. 29, 1921 in Bakersfield Calif. to Lewus and Lily Griffith.
She lived with her husband in California for most of their child-rearing days, raising their children and running a family business where she worked as a bookkeeper.
She was a wonderful wife and mother and became an adoptive mother to her children’s friends. After her children were grown, they sold their business and moved to Arizona and fell in love with Payson.
Mrs. Hardman was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Hardman. Her surviving family members include her daughter, Mareena Lynn Cords, her husband John F. Cords, her son Robert J. Hardman and his wife Stella Hardman; grandchildren, Michael Atwill, his wife Leanne, and Alex and Bret Hardman; one great-grandchild, John Henry Hardman.
There will be no funeral or memorial as per her request. The family asks that any donations made in her name be given to Hospice Compassus. Hospice helped in so many ways with the passing of her husband and in the last week of her life was a great blessing.
She will be missed and remembered with great affection.

Troy Nelson was a loving husband, father, uncle and friend. Born July 25, 1962 in Jamestown, N.Y., he moved to Arizona during his high school years and was a Payson resident for almost 20 years.
He greatly enjoyed the Rim Country and referred to it as his back yard. He was a football fanatic and an excellent Santa; his laughter was the absolute best, and he had a heart of gold.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joi and children, Christopher (aka Sty Wesley) and Mary, all from Payson; as well as many extended family members and friends from Upper State New York to the outer banks of North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and both of his brothers.
No services will be held.
Troy will be sorely missed.