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A life of service and devotion: in memoriam of Chaplain Paul Pitts

Pam Wanner5 years ago3 mins

Few people live a life as spirited and poignant as the life that Chaplain Paul Pitts lead. Chaplain Pitts dedicated his life to working and ministering in his community and providing much-needed support and guidance to his fellow veterans. “He was totally—100%—devoted to veterans,” Father Philip Shaw said of his dear friend. Pitts worked as an Airforce Auxiliary Chaplain, a hospice Chaplain for Living Waters Hospice in Golden Valley, and as a Chaplain for countless other service members and first responders in our community. “He probably did his best work through the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council,” Shaw continued. “He was…

COVID claims police lieutenant

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – A veteran member of the Bullhead City Police Department has lost a prolonged battle with COVID-19 and complications from the coronavirus. The agency expressed deep sadness in a Facebook post noting Friday night’s passing of Lieutenant Nick Sessions. Sessions joined the Department in January 1999. “You could always count on Lt. Sessions for a laugh and a story, often both at once. He epitomized pride, dedication, honor and commitment. He put his all into helping others – fellow officers and community members alike – and doing it with a smile and wry humor,” the post read. “Everywhere he worked, Lt….

PATRICK ALAN THORPE

Matthew Wanner5 years ago1 mins

Patrick Alan Thorpe, of Kingman, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was 77 years old. He was born in San Francisco, California on December 19th, 1944. The family contact is Karen Louise McCune, and arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

Top county employee dies

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Mohave County is mourning the loss of Yvonne Orr, its Administrative Services Director. Orr had been treated for an unspecified period of time at Kingman Regional Medical Center before she was transferred to a Phoenix hospital where she died Thursday. “With a very sad and heavy heart I inform you that Yvonne Orr passed away today,” county manager Sam Elters said in a memo to county employees. “Her family is in a state of shock and have asked for privacy.” Elters’ memo asked that the family not be contacted and it did not indicate a cause of Orr’s…

GARY VICTOR MUIR

Pam Wanner5 years ago1 mins

Gary Victor Muir passed away June 30, 2021 in Kingman, Arizona. He was born in Palo Alto, California 73 years ago. He was the son of Ray and Esther Muir. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan of Chloride, Ariz.; his son Kevin Muir of Hawaii; and stepson David Miranda of California. Gary is also survived by three granddaughters Camilla and Marie Muir of Hawaii and Isabella Miranda of California; and one grandson Willie Miranda of West Virginia. He was preceeded in death by his parents and one brother. Gary was an avid motorcycle enthusiast for 50 years, and…

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MYRA FIELDING

Pam Wanner5 years ago1 mins

Myra Fielding, of Peach Springs, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She was 86. Mrs. Fielding was born July 8, 1935 in Kingman. The family contact is her daughter Mary Jane Manakaja. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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A life of service and devotion: in memoriam of Chaplain Paul Pitts

COVID claims police lieutenant

PATRICK ALAN THORPE

Top county employee dies

GARY VICTOR MUIR

MYRA FIELDING

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