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DeanSehm,Jr.
Mr.DeanSehmJr.,62,ofLitchfield Park,ArizonadiedSeptember17,2021. HewasbornMarch5,1959inRochester, NewYorktoDeanSehmSr.andMaybelleDiLorenzo.Serviceswillbeheldat a laterdate.
Condolencescanbeleftforthefamilyat: www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ dean-sehm-jr
DavidLeeHastings,Jr.
Mr.DavidHasting,54,ofAvondale, ArizonadiedSeptember18,2021.Hewas born February 17, 1967 in Adrian MichigantoDavidHastingSr.andTeresa Lojewski.
Amemorialservicewillbeheldat6PMSeptember23 atThompsonFuneralChapelinGoodyear,Arizona.
Condolencesmaybeleftforthefamilyat www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ david-lee-hasting-jr
Ernest Moseley
Mr. Ernest "Evan" Moseley of Litchfield Park, Arizona died September 14, 2021. He was born September 20, 1933 in Livingston, California to Thomas Benjamin Moseley and Hattie Edna Strickland Moseley. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Edna, brothers Herbert, Leslie, Mark, James, Allen and Stanley, sisters Avola, and Ruth Ann Stewart, infant daughters Leta Marlene and Lark Anne Moseley, and his only son Ernest Moseley II. He is survived by his wife Marva "Tillie" Moseley, and daughters Robin Arave (Dave), Marlena Kirby (Jim), Tamara Davies (Bill), and Rachel Williams (Jay), and his brother Robert, 10 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Evan graduated from Tolleson Union High School in 1952. That same year, he married Marva "Tillie" Patterson. He owned and operated Moseley Aviation in Litchfield Park for 40 years. He was a business entrepreneur; he created and ran several aviation related businesses. He started ProLift Helicopters, and Life Rescue, a medical rescue and transport service in Lakeside, Arizona. He wildcatted for oil on family land in Texas and successfully completed four wells. Evan was a highly accomplished helicopter and fixed-wing pilot. His company helped put the roof on the Bank-One Ballpark stadium. Evan was a Godly Christian, a good businessman, and a great family man. He was greatly loved and he will be greatly missed. Visitation and services will be held Saturday, September 25 at 8 AM at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona. Condolences can be left for the family at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ernest-evanmoseley/
Sharon Rae Johnson
Sharon Rae Johnson, 78, a longtime resident of Litchfield Park, Arizona, passed peacefully on August 24, 2021 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sharon was born October 18, 1942 to Raymond and Lois Gragg. She grew up with her younger sister, Pamela, in Topeka, Kansas. Sharon attended Topeka High School where she met her husband, Erland Johnson, during her senior year homecoming dance. Sharon and Erland married on February 12, 1961 in Topeka, while Erland was attending Washburn University Law School. The couple went on to have four girls: Shawn (infant/dec’d), Kimberly, Shevon and Kirsten. In 1963, Sharon and Erland moved from Topeka to Phoenix and stayed in Arizona for the rest of their lives– in Tucson for seven years and then in the Litchfield Park area for 44 years. Sharon was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years before her 40-year career as an office manager for two real estate companies: Tres Realty and Meese & Associates. Sharon volunteered in various organizations. In Tucson, Sharon served as president of Pueblo Jr. Women’s Club. After moving to Litchfield Park, Sharon and Erland both participated in community choir and drama, and Sharon danced in a local women’s group. For years she was a Bible Study Fellowship leader and was very active at Compass Church in Goodyear. Sharon was a very proud and loving mother and grandmother. She was known by her very kind spirit. Sharon never had an enemy or spoke ill of anyone. She had a sweet sense of humor, loved to sing, and was fun to be around. But mainly, Sharon’s love of Christ spilled into her love for every person she spent time with. Her presence and spirit are greatly missed. Sharon is predeceased by: Lois Smith (Mother), Raymond Gragg (Father), Erland Johnson (Husband), and Shawn Johnson (Daughter.) She is survived by: Pamela Whitneybell (Sister), Kimberly Miller (Daughter) with husband Mathew Miller, Shevon Johnson (Daughter), Kirsten Wadsworth (Daughter) with husband Cory Wadsworth. Seven grandchildren: Morgan (Miller) Hassell, Austin Miller, Sydney (Miller) Perry, Averi Miller, Ian Miller, Genevieve Wadsworth and Kegan Wadsworth. Two Nephews: James Whitneybell and Ben Whitneybell with father Doug Whitneybell. A memorial service will be held in late November, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please donate to
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Thomas Wierschem
Thomas Masao Wierschem, 39, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on September 10, 2021. Thomas was born on May 11, 1982 in Phoenix, Arizona. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on September 29, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona. The full obituary can be read and condolences can be left for the family at www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/thomas-wierschem
Clifton Frederick Newberry
Dr. Clifton (Hank) Frederick Newberry of Buckeye, AZ, passed away on the evening of September 6, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born on March 31, 1935 to Clifton and Mary Newberry of Texas. Hank graduated from Canyon High School in Canyon, TX in 1953 and served in the United States Air Force. He married Doris Jennings in 1959 and moved to Buckeye, AZ in 1966, where he began teaching at Buckeye Union High School for over 50 years. He married Donna Ellsworth in 1976. Hank will be remembered as a humble, sweet natured man whom became an integral figure of his community. Hank is survived by wife, Donna (Ellsworth), son James (Diane), daughter Lynn Carr (Ronnie), siblings Richard, Freddie, and Joe Newberry, Rosa Bigbie, Juana Moreno, Luz Medina, grandchildren Carter Newberry, Maureen Hammett, James Newberry II, Tamra Baxter, great-grandchildren Augustus, Allison, and Benjamin Newberry, Jackson and Elliot Hammett, his step-children Todd Ellsworth (Carina), Suzan Minnick (Jim), Rick Ellsworth (Donna), and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Hank was preceded in death by his parents Clifton and Mary, siblings Harold Newberry, Shirley Boyer, and Gwen Tibbetts, sons William and Alan Newberry and great-grandson Anthony Castillo. A private graveside ceremony will be held at the Louis B.Hazelton Memorial Cemetery in Buckeye, AZ.
A memorial ceremony will be held on October 2, 2021 at 10:00am at Olsen Stadium at Buckeye Union High School in Buckeye, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Hank's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
Gregory Arthur White
Gregory Arthur White, 73, of Tolleson, Arizona passed away at his home on August 15, 2021. Greg was born in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Denver, Colorado until his family moved to Tolleson in 1960. He graduated from Tolleson Union High School in 1965 and attended Glendale Community College. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Jeanne; his parents, Gilbert and Helen; and brothers, Terry and Phillip. He is survived by his sister, Paula Amator (Tom) of Tolleson. Graveside services and burial were held on August 27, 2021 in Alamosa, Colorado.
EugenePaulWatson
EugenePaulWatsonwasbornJanuary25, 1934,inGilaBend,Arizona. HeattendedGila BendSchool,graduatingin1953.Hejoined theU.S.MarineCorpaftergraduatingand servedfortwoyears.Overtheyearshewas self-employedinavarietyofbusinessesincludingaChevronServiceStation,rentals,and aninsuranceagency. PaulandDolores(Poozy)Narramore marriedJuly31st,1956. PaulwasamemberofUSMC,Gila BendSportsmanClub,RotaryInternational,Gideon's,ChevronDealersAssociation,andwasaFarmer'sInsuranceAgent inGilaBendfor13years.Paulispre-deceasedbyhisparents, firstwifeBillie,hissisterandbrother,hisin-lawsGlenand NellieNarramore,sonKeith,&daughterCindy.Heissurvivedbyhiswifeof65years,Dolores(Poozy),sonMikeWatson(Becky),sonLeonard(Lisa),son-in-lawMarkWillard, fourgranddaughters,onegrandson,twpgreat-grandsons,and numerousniecesandnephews. PaulwasamemberofPalo VerdeBaptistChurch,servingasdeacon,Sundayschoolteacher. HealsoservedinthefoodpantryministryatShowLow FirstBaptistChurch. Inlieuofflowers,donationstothe cemeteryfundatPaloVerdeBaptistChurchareappreciated.
Avisitationwillbeheldfrom5:00PMto7:00PMon202109-24atGanley'sBuckeyeFuneralHome,104BaselineRoad, Buckeye,AZ,USA.
Amemorialservicewillbeheldat9:30AMon2021-09-25 atPaloVerdeBaptistChurch,29600WSOldUSHwy80,PaloVerde,AZ.
Teresa Herrera
Ms. Teresa Herrera, 86, of Avondale, Arizona died September 18, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born May 30, 1935 in Nuevo Ideal, Mexico to Fortunato Herrera-Silva and Aurora Rodriguez-Flores. Visitation will begin at 10AM at St. Williams Catholic Church in Avondale, Arizona with the funeral mass to follow. Condolences for the family can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/teresa-herrera/
Edward Gomez
Mr. Edward Gomez, 44, of Tolleson, Arizona died September 11, 2021. He was born April 12, 1977 in Phoenix, Arizona to Matthew Gomez and Martha Valencia. A public visitation will be held October 1 at 6 PM with a funeral service to follow at 7:30PM at Thompson Funeral Home in Goodyear, Arizona. Condolences for the family may be left at: https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/edward-gomez/
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