In Loving Memory

MERCILENE HAAN, January 27, 1949 – January 31, 2022, age 73, of San Carlos, passed away at her home. (LM) HARVEY STEELE, November 24, 1944 – January 30, 2022, age 77, passed away at CVRMC. (LM) RAYMOND “SMOKEY” GONZALES, October 19, 1949 – January 30, 2022, age 72, passed away. Raymond worked as a boilermaker for over 30 years. (BM) JOAN COOPER LAMONT, July 25, 1932 – January 29, 2022, age 89, of Scottsdale, passed away at her home. (LM) JENNY MARIE MAGEE, April 29, 1952 – January 29, 2022, age 69, of Aravaipa, passed away. Jenny was a cosmetologist and worked in many local shops. (BM) DOROTHY ANN YELLOWEYES, May 29, 1941 – January 28, 2022, age 80, of San Carlos, passed away at CVRMC. Dorothy worked as a medical records clerk for San Carlos. (LM) JEFFREY PHILLIP BAILEY, November 5, 1956 – January 28, 2022, age 65, passed away. Jeff was a mechanic and heavy machinery operator. (BM) ROSEMARY COCHISE, October 8, 1978 – January 28, 2022, age 43, of Cutter, passed away at her home. (LM) SHIRRELL FAITH QUIROZ, February 21, 1987 – January 27, 2022, age 34, of Phoenix, passed away in Phoenix. (LM) PAUL FILIBERTO GONZALES, November 8, 1936 – January 26, 2022, age 85, passed away. Paul worked at Magma Mine from 1968 to 1998 and was a proud Marine. (LM) BETTY CANIZALES VALENCIA, January 31, 1941 – January 24, 2022, age 80, of Globe, passed away at her home. Betty was born in Miami. (LM) ESPERANZA GOMEZ FRIAS DENOGEAN, November 9, 1933 – January 23, 2022, age 88, of Superior, passed away. Esperanza was originally from Mexico and became a U.S. citizen in 1965. She opened and ran the Casa Denogean restaurant and other restaurants, as well as working at the Christmas Mine and as a correctional officer over the years. She and her husband were also foster parents for 30 years and helped raise more than 100 children. (LM) RUBEN ALVAREZ, March 8, 1953 – January 23, 2022, age 68, passed away. (BM) ROBERT ANTHONY GUTIERREZ, June 17, 1989 – January 23, 2022, age 32, passed away. (BM) PAUL BURBEY, September 3, 1939 – January 22, 2022, age 82, passed away. (BM) THOMAS S. CHAIDEZ, March 20, 1956 – January 22, 2022, age 65, passed away at his home. (BM) MARY ALICE ARNOLD, July 8, 1929 – January 16, 2022, age 92, of Globe/Miami, passed away at Haven Health of Globe. Mary lived in Roosevelt for 35 years before moving to Globe/Miami. She volunteered at Besh. (BM) ANNA LOUISE FOX, December 30, 1933 – January 16, 2022, age 88, of Claypool/ Miami, passed away. Louise was active over the years in bowling leagues, the Methodist Church, the FOPA, and as a crafts teacher for Gila Pueblo and the local senior centers. (BM) JOE M. LOVATO, February 20, 1944 – January 15, 2022, age 77, passed away at his home. He worked at the Pinto Valley Mines as a heavy-duty mechanic for most of his life and was an avid mechanic and handyman. (LM) SHAUNA LONG, December 3, 1982 – January 15, 2022, age 39, of San Carlos, passed away at San Carlos Health Care. (LM) WALDO C. GOMEZ, May 16, 1939 – January 13, 2022, age 82, passed away. (BM) RODGER WAYNE HARDY, September 17, 1942 – January 13, 2022, age 79, of Globe, passed away at his home. (LM) JERRY MACK MAGEE SR., May 11, 1943 – January 13, 2022, age 78, of Aravaipa, passed away in Tucson. Jerry was a mechanic at Asarco. He once toured with Patsy Cline. (BM) FRANCES DIANE DUNN, November 16, 1944 – January 13, 2022, age 77, of Globe, passed away in Mesa. (LM) JOAN KAREN VIAU, July 23, 1955 – January 12, 2022, age 66, of San Carlos, passed away in Peridot. (LM) RAYMOND LEWIS MARTS, December 9, 1961 – January 12, 2022, age 60, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away at CVRMC. (LM) MATTHEW VINCENT ESCOBAR, May 16, 1985 – January 11, 2022, age 36, of San Tan Valley, passed away. Matthew was originally from Silver City, NM. (BM)

VEZZETTI, February 26, 1926 – January 10, 2022, age 95, of Globe, passed away at her home. Minne was born in Globe in 1926, and was the last of the Wolf family to be born and raised on Hackney Avenue. (LM) MILDRED J. CROUSE, July 23, 1954 – January 10, 2022, age 67, of Globe, passed away at her home. (LM) TERECITA MEDA LEWIS, May 27, 1967 – January 10, 2022, age 54, of Albuquerque, passed away in Albuquerque. (LM) TRAVIS LARRY POLK, December 29, 1983 – January 9, 2022, age 38, passed away in Ft. Thomas. Travis worked as a laborer in construction. (LM) ESSIE EARLINE DODGE, December 23, 1931 – January 7, 2022, age 90, passed away. (BM) GLADYS MAE MARTINEZ, September 8, 1943 – January 7, 2022, age 78, of Kearny, passed away at her home. Gladys worked for Curtis Jackson for many years and then at Asarco until her retirement. (BM) DEBRA MARIE BADILLA, July 18, 1967 – January 7, 2022, age 54, of Globe, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Debra worked as a cashier at Safeway and at the Holiday Inn Express front desk. (LM) PATRICK NEAL CUTTER, September 13, 1982 – January 6, 2022, age 39, of San Carlos, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center. (LM) DORENE CARLSON, December 26, 1957 – January 5, 2022, age 64, passed away at Heritage Health Care in Globe. (LM) JOSIAH JAY JOHNSON, July 2, 1972 – January 5, 2022, age 49, of Peridot, passed away in San Carlos. He was a trained auto mechanic and most recently worked as a medical transport driver. (LM) LILLIAN L. BURNETTE, September 3, 1958 – January 4, 2022, age 63, passed away at Haven of Lakeside. (LM) ANDREA JOHNSON, June 29, 1963 – January 4, 2022, age 58, passed away. Andrea was a CNA working in long-term care facilities in Phoenix and Globe. (LM) THOMAS H. NAVARRO, August 26, 1946 – January 3, 2022, age 75, of Superior, passed away. Tommy was an aircraft mechanic with the Marines during the Vietnam War and received many decorations. (BM) EDWARD JARAMILLO, February 25, 1984 – January 3, 2022, age 37, of Kearny, passed away at CVRMC. (LM) STEPHANIE ANN WAGNER, January 16, 1949 – January 2, 2022, age 72, passed away. (BM) JASON HUDSON, March 28, 1949 – January 2, 2022, age 72, of San Carlos, passed away at Haven Health of Globe. (LM) JIMMY HOMER SHREVE, January 13, 1950 – January 2, 2022, age 71, passed away. (BM) ROGER BAYLISH, May 12, 1966 – January 2, 2022, age 55, of Bylas, passed away in Bylas. (LM) YSABEL “CHELI” DON LUCAS GARCIA, July 8, 1929 – January 1, 2022, age 92, passed away at Honor Health Hospital in Scottsdale. Cheli enjoyed singing and playing bingo. She also served as general manager for her husband’s businesses. (BM) VIOLA M. ROMERO, July 1, 1951 – January 1, 2022, age 70, of Dudleyville, passed away. Viola worked for the Ray school district for many years. (BM) GEORGE KOCOUREK, December 31, 1960 – January 1, 2022, age 61, passed away. (BM) TUCKER DANIEL BENEDETTO, January 1, 2022, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

Wiley Eugene Henton passed on February 2, 2022, in Phoenix Arizona. Preceded in death by his parents Reverend and Mrs. Wiley Henton and sister Mary Louise-Roberts. Known to his family and friends as Gene, he was a loving husband, a caring father, and a loyal friend. Born in 1940 in Casa Grande, Arizona, Gene moved to Globe, AZ as a child. Gene spent most of his adult life in Alburquerque, NM.

Gene treasured Wilma, his wife of 64 years. Together they raised three children, Rhonda, Lisa, and Mark, and enjoyed watching their family grow. Gene also leaves behind seven beautiful grandchildren Cara, Stephen, JuliAnn, Daniel, Nick, Collin, and Nolan, and 15 great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to PO Box 32414, Phoenix, AZ 850064. Donations can be made in his honor to the American Heart Association

This Moment in History: Statehood and Transportation

After a brief but unsuccessful experiment with private toll roads, the Territorial Legislature began financing the construction of Territorial wagon roads, only to see that effort halted by federal legislation that limited borrowing by the territories. For most of the Territorial period, it was the counties that built Arizona’s highways, financing their efforts through special road taxes. Then, in 1909, the Territorial Legislature appointed a Territorial Engineer and established a modest highway system consisting of two roads.

In 1912, after Arizona became the nation’s 48th state, the Arizona Highway Department was created. Its earliest efforts to build highways were limited by poor funding, as the counties received most of the state’s road funds and continued to build most of the state’s roads. This changed in 1916, when the first federal highway aid bill was enacted. Using federal aid, the Arizona Highway Department established Arizona’s “seven-percent system” of highways, laying the foundation for the state’s modern road network.

Excerpt from Arizona Transportation History, 2011; Authors Mark E. Pry, Ph.D and Fred Andersen