Category: Obituaries

I am quite sure that many of you have heard the story of how Kingman was started. It seems that a wagon train of the early settlers were cross through on their way to California when the Arizona winds began to blow harder than usual. The wagon master told the people it would be best if they stopped to rest until the wind stopped. They have been here ever since!             It is true that the winds blow often, and sometimes lasts for days, and are a cause for concern. Being bald, I don’t mind so much; but it is…

Donna LaVerne Watson Anderson, 63, died unexpectedly at her home in Kingman, AZ, on Saturday, May 4. Donna was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 13, 1955, to George W. and Roberta A. Watson. She grew up in Gila Bend, and was a long time resident of Kingman. Donna earned her accounting degree in 2003, though she had been a bookkeeper for many years.  Donna was a wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and a good friend to many. She would help anyone who was in need. She cared for her sister during an extended illness and took care of her…

The story is told of a man who saw a good friend on the street one day. His countenance was downcast, and he looked as though he had lost his best friend. The man asked him, “Why do you look so depressed? Has something bad happened to you?” The man said, “Yes?” and he explained. “Six week my brother passed away suddenly, and he left me one-thousand dollars.” His friend said, “Well, I am truly sorry about your brother, but he was very good to you. A thousand dollars is a lot of money. So, why are you so sad?”…