In Memory Of …

August 2024 – This list is compiled from the records of both Lamont Mortuary and Bulman Miles Funeral Home for deaths in Globe and Miami. Obituaries have been edited. Complete details can be found at: (LM: Lamont Mortuary, BF: Bulman Miles Funeral Home)

GEORGE “CHICO” STARR JR., January 16, 1941 – August 29, 2024, age 83, passed away in Globe. George was a ranch hand and construction worker. He was originally from Whiteriver. (LM)

JENNIE GREENWALL, June 19, 1935 – August 27, 2024, age 89, of Globe, passed away. Jennie was born in St. David, Arizona, in her parents’ adobe house. (BM)

RONALD THOMPSON, December 10, 1957 – August 26, 2024, age 66, of San Carlos, passed away at his home. He was a longtime seasonal firefighter for BIA Forestry. (LM)

LEON P. KING, November 6, 1983 – August 26, 2024, age 40, of San Carlos, passed away at Montecito Post Acute Care in Mesa. (LM)

DELORES CASSADORE, May 30, 1931 – August 23, 2024, age 93, of Bylas, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Delores was a lifelong elementary school teacher. (LM)

MICHAEL ALLEN TUBB, February 28, 2011 – August 18, 2024, age 13, passed away in Albuquerque. (LM)

FREEMAN RUSSELL JR., May 11, 1940 – August 17, 2024, age 84, of Phoenix, passed away at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus in Phoenix. He worked as a custodian for Tribal Housing. (LM)

THOMAS LEASE, July 17, 1954 – August 17, 2024, age 70, passed away. (BM)

CYNTHIA MCCONNELL, September 14, 1955 – August 17, 2024, age 68, passed away. (BM)

JOYCE ELAINE NAPP, July 19, 1926 – August 15, 2024, age 98, passed away at Faubush Family Homes. Joyce worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell and was employed at the Miami Inspiration Hospital for seven years. She was originally from Fennimore, Wisconsin. (LM)

JERRY WAYNE LAWHON, November 21, 1951 – August 15, 2024, age 72, passed away. Jerry was a heavy equipment operator and an avid horseman. He was born in Miami and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. (LM)

HAROLD B. BENJAMIN, March 4, 1924 – August 13, 2024, age 100, passed away at the home of his son, Michael. Harold served as a torpedoman 3rd class on the USS Pennywell during WWII. After the war, he finished high school and worked many different jobs in Arizona and California, until he settled in at the Christmas Mine, where he eventually retired as manager. He was born in Santa Rita, NM. (BM)

BRYAN JOE WESLEY, August 2, 1977 – August 13, 2024, age 47, of Mesa, passed away at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. He was originally from San Carlos and worked in construction as a welder. (LM)

ROY D. HICKS, June 2, 1931 – August 12, 2024, age 93, of Wheatfields, passed away at his home. Roy was a rancher, spending his entire life on the Hicks Ranch, except for his service in the Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Gila County Hospital Board, the Gila County Fair and Racing Commission, and the Gila County Cattle Growers Association, where he served as president and was instrumental in the building of the Burch Sale Yard. He will be remembered as the last true pioneer cattleman in Gila County. (LM)

LAWRENCE CONRAD SCHAEFER, December 30, 1943 – August 12, 2024, age 80, of Alpine, Texas, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

CHRISTOPHER JAMES PATTERSON, May 7, 1967 – August 11, 2024, age 57, passed away. (BM)

DOLLY LOUISE CHAVEZ, June 2, 1961 – August 10, 2024, age 63, passed away. Dolly was originally from Tucson. (BM)

NILDA “JO” ROSE BJORK, November 25, 1940 – August 9, 2024, age 83, of Globe, passed away. She was originally from Brooklyn, New York. (LM)

LILLIE MAE NORTON, March 23, 1930 – August 6, 2024, age 94, of Miami, passed away at CVRMC. She was originally from Gotebo, Oklahoma. (LM)

ANTHONY “TONY” MANI GARCIA, March 22, 1960 – August 5, 2024, age 64, passed away. (LM)

MICHAEL JONATHAN KITCHEYAN, July 27, 1954 – August 3, 2024, age 70, of San Carlos, passed away at Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. (LM)

FRANK HERNANDEZ GARCIA JR., August 5, 1945 – August 2, 2024, age 78, passed away. Frank worked for many years at Inspiration Copper, Cypress Mining, and Phelps Dodge, before retiring as an equipment operator from Freeport-McMoRan. He was born in Miami and served in the National Guard. (LM)

KENNETH EDWARD VARGAS, September 28, 1959 – August 1, 2024, age 64, of Miami, passed away. Ken Vargas was a stellar basketball player who became a beloved teacher and coach, first at Lee Kornegay Junior High and then at Miami High School. During his 17-year career as head coach at MHS, Ken won five conference championships and was named Conference Coach of the Year four times. He will be remembered as caring, generous, and wise. (LM)  

DANIEL KALVYN KINDELAY, August 2, 1978 – August 1, 2024, age 45, of Peridot, passed away in Peridot. Daniel was a welder and did maintenance work. He was born in San Carlos. (LM)