Category: Obituaries

Harold Raymond Smith Sr., age 95 and a longtime resident of Kingman, Arizona, passed away on May 31, 2021.  Known as Bud while growing up, Smitty by his coworkers, and Raymond by his family and friends, he was born to Pierce and Virgie Smith on December 5, 1925, near Foreman, Arkansas.  His extensive family moved to Kingman in September 1940 and he remained in Kingman until his death. Raymond’s parents Pierce and Virgie, older sisters Opal and Gladys, younger brothers Jim and Clarence preceded him in death.  He is survived by his loving wife of 78 years, Elsie; children Linda…

Peggy Ann Crozier was born on August 26, 1936, in Peach Springs, Arizona. She was the second oldest child of Maime Engle-Crozier. Peggy was raised by Clinton Engle along with siblings; Rebecca, Beatrice, Jerry, Winona and Nelrose. Peggy and her siblings grew up in Valentine, Arizona. She attended Phoenix Indian School until the 9th grade. She was fan of Elvis Presley. She worked hard, she kept a clean house, clothes washed, and her kids clean. She had a lot of 45’s until her sons walked up the hill behind their house and threw them like   frisbees. At thanksgiving she always made…