Category: Public Notices

Dear Editor, A touch of insanity seems rife in the conservative ranks, or maybe it is just woeful lack of common sense. How else does one conclude the January 6 insurrection does not require a bipartisan commission tasked with investigating the assault on the Capitol? The majority of us saw the taped interviews of Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy condemning those involved as well as insinuating Donald Trump was at least partially, if not mostly to blame. Now both gentlemen suddenly seem to have changed their minds and don’t think the commission is such a good idea. It is speculative…

Heather Rashele Tomperi (Hedges)  went home to the Lord Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 51 years old. Heather is survived by her Sister Misti Hedges; Children Taylor Hedges (Charity Hedges), Dennie Hedges (Paul Burgett), Eric Tomperi and Myriah Tomperi; her Aunt Leanna Butrymowitz, whom she had a special friendship with; many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins; and lastly, her grandchildren Luna, Alice, Grayson, Olive, and Ivy, whom she loved fiercely. She is preceded in death by her parents Sharon and Dennis Hedges, grandson Taylor Hedges Jr., and many others.  Heather graduated from Kingman High School in 1987. She then went…

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…