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Miriam Smith
Miriam R. Smith, 100, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Prescott Samaritan Village.
She was born July 10, 1897, in Brownsville, Pa., to John Bertram and Ellen Jane (Morgan) Smith.
Mrs. Smith moved to Phoenix in 1980, shortly after the death of her husband, Earl, who died in August of that year. She moved to Prescott in 1989 to live with her daughter. She was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church.
She was a wonderful artist and excelled in China painting, which she would do for her family and friends. She was a caring wife and mother, who tended to her family with the same meticulous care she applied to her works of art. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Bette Smith of Prescott; son, Earl of Goodyear; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A private cremation was held at Mountain View Crematory. Private inurnment will be held at Locustwood Memorial Park in Cherry Hill, N.J.
The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Germaine Zoerner
Germaine B. Zoerner, 84, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at her home in Carson City, Nev.
She was born Jan. 12, 1914, in New York City, N.Y., to Constantine Bernardt and Clemetine Lacompanon Bernardt.
She graduated high school from St. Assyium Academy in New York City. She married Albrecht Zoerner on April 27, 1941. He preceded her in death on Sept. 25, 1995.
Mrs. Zoerner was a Prescott resident for 19 years. Prior to that, she lived in West Paterson, N.J. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Carson City, Nev.
She is survived by her son, Fred of Reno, Nev.
No services were held.
Capitol City Cremation and Burial Society in Carson City, Nev., helped with the arrangements.
Verne Twibell
Verne Twibell, 89, died Monday, May 4, 1998, at a local nursing home.
He was born May 22, 1908, in Lincoln County, Kan., to Ned and Mary (Gouley) Twibell.
Mr. Twibell served in World War II. He was a baker while in the service, and continued to be a baker for most of his life. He moved to Arizona in the late 1950s, and to Prescott in the 1960s.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian; brothers, Rex of Bentonville, Ark., and Gail of Bayard, Neb.; and sister, Ardis Heglar of Saline, Kan.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memory Chapel Mortuary helped the family with arrangements.
Cecile Mayer
Cecile Mayer, 78, died Friday, April 24, 1998, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 10, 1920, in Ontario, Canada, to Elie and Loretta Mayer.
Ms. Mayer traveled extensively and collected many memories and souvenirs. She enjoyed entertaining and used her cooking skills both professionally and privately, preparing delicacies for those around her.
Her family and friends were precious to her, as well as Labradors and small children.
She is survived by a cousin, Robert Mayer, of Brighton, Mich.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury Ave. Cremation was private, and inurnment will be in Brighton, Mich.
The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Ruby Hawthorne
Ruby Nadine Hawthorne, 84, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, at the Arizona Pioneers' Home.
She was born April 17, 1914, in Baird, Texas, to James William and Lutie Mapel (Welch) McElhannon.
Mrs. Hawthorne moved to Arizona from Texas in 1915. She was a loving wife, mother and friend, and a loving grandmother.
Survivors include her daughters, Lois Bridge of Cordes Lakes and Nancy Ritter of Seattle, Wash.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Thursday at the Arizona Pioneers' Cemetery. Please call Memory Chapel at 445-1881 for time of services.
Memory Chapel Mortuary helped the family with arrangements.
Charles Riccelli
Charles "Chas" P. Riccelli, 18, died Sunday, May 3, 1998, in Prescott.
He was born Nov. 5, 1979, in Prescott, to Peter Riccelli and Sherry (Prinz) Miller.
He was a Prescott High School student. He was a member of the Jr. Golf Association, and he liked water sports, basketball and fishing.
Survivors include his parents, Sherry and Tim Miller of Prescott, grandparents, Charles and Deloris Prinz of Dewey, Peter Riccelli of Iowa and Gennie Lafferty, also of Iowa; stepbrother, Michael Riccelli of Iowa and numerous aunts and uncles. His father, Peter Riccelli, preceded him in death in 1996.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Chapel on Highway 69.
Hampton Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Ulis Massey
Ulis H. Massey, 80, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Mountain View Manor Care Center, Hospice Family Care Ward.
He was born April 15, 1918, in Marshall, Ark., to Benjamin Franklin and Mary Althea (Bryan) Massey.
Mr. Massey served his country during World War II in the Merchant Marines. He later worked for Texaco, maintaining the crude level in the San Pedro and Wilmington refineries in California for 29 years, retiring in 1975.
He and his wife, Willie, moved to Prescott from Westminister, Calif. He was a member of the Oddfellows and a past Noble Grand. He also belonged to the Rebeccas in Prescott and was a member of the Masonic Aztlan Lodge #1, American Legion Post #6, and was also a Smoki.
He enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing, and loved to go four-wheeling and riding his motorcycle when he was younger. He was involved with boxing and was a golden gloves champion. He enjoyed keeping in touch with family and friends, but being a member of the Smoki was very special to him. He was proudest of his family.
Survivors include his wife, Willie of Prescott; daughters, Jean Focke of Prescott, Linna McCormick of Litchfield Park and Peggy Massey of Kent, Wash.; son, Bill of Phoenix; brother, Jack of Miami, Fla.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at the 100F Cemetery.
The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Marilyn Williams
Marilyn F. Williams, 71, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, in Prescott.
She was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Binghampton, N.Y., to Myron and Marion (Huslander) Lane.
Mrs. Williams and her husband, LaVern, moved to the Prescott County Club in Dewey in January 1994. They previously resided in Bossier City, La., where Mr. Williams was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base.
She attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. She was a biologist and worked in cancer research in St. Louis, Mo. She also worked in Osaka, Japan, for several years, where she appreciated the culture and people of that country.
Mrs. Williams served many years in the Officers' Wives Club. She and her husband formed many lifelong friendships around the nation during their years in the Air Force. After retirement, they enjoyed the companionship of their new friends in the Prescott Country Club community. She was also a patron of the arts. She had a passion for reading, classical music, and ballroom dancing.
Survivors include her husband, Col. (ret.) USAF LaVern Williams of Dewey; daughter, Natalie Linn of Bossier City, La.; sons, David of San Diego, Calif. and Scott of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Yvonne Burnett of Auburndale, Fla.; and one grandchild.
Private services will be held.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Yavapai Humane Society, 1625 Sundog Ranch Road, Prescott, AZ 86301.
Sunrise Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
