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ARIZONA REPUBLIC OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005 BI1 Jimmy Martin, bluegrass king Jimmy Martin, whose tenor voice, plucky personality and driving guitar made him an exemplar of bluegrass music for more than 50 years, died Saturday in Nashville. He was 77 and lived in Hermitage, Tenn. The cause was bladder cancer and congestive heart failure, his son Ray said. An irascible character and a virtuoso guitarist, Martin lent a rhythmic intensity to Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in a series of classic recordings in the early 1950s. Later, he played with Osborne Brothers and then formed a band of his own, building on the style he learned from Monroe, considered the father of bluegrass.

He joined Monroe's band in 1949 as an unknown but quickly made an impression. His guitar playing was aggressive and 1 fast, and his singing voice was higher than his predecessors in the Blue Grass Boys, including Mac Wiseman and Lester Flatt. Staying with Monroe's band off and on until 1954, he played By Ben Sisario New York Times Gutierrez passed away on May 13, 2005, at RTA Hospice of Casa Grande. Patti was born in East Chicago, Indiana, December 6, 1959. The family moved to Arizona in 1961.

Patti graduated from Arizona State School For the Deaf and Blind. Patti's first husband, Scott Sherbondy preceded her in death in 1987. She leaves behind her husband Max, three sons, Mark, Albert, Richard and daughter, Michelle. Patti also leaves behind her grandchildren, Albert Jr. and Mercedes Richard J.

Schleper, 82, of Phoenix, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio entered into eternal peace Saturday, May 14, 2005. Veteran of WWII the 17th Airborne Division. Beloved husband of June for 58 years. Father of Christine Wood, James Schleper and Vickiann Kessels. Grandfather of Tim, Leanne, Drew and Eddie Diliberto, Brandi Wynne a and Justin Kessels.

Great Grandfather of 5. Brother of Jim, Johanna and Walter. Brother-in-law of John Reed. Uncle of 15. Cousin to the cherished Dishmon Family.

Memorial Services to be held Friday, May 20, 2005 from 1:00 3:00 at The Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home 3934 E. Indian School Terri Patrice "Patti" Sherbondy- Gutierrez. Patti leaves her mother Lula Mae Hawkins, brothers Myron, Wendell, Joel, Martell, Ernest. (Corky) and Jeffrey and sisters Valeda, Danis, Simi, Tammy and Tressa along with a host of other relatives. Patti will be greatly missed.

Services will be on Saturday, May 21, 2:00 p.m., at Cole and Maud, The Gardens Chapel, 525 North Peart Rd, Casa Grande, AZ, 520.836.8041 for directions. Nicole Sherman, 34, beloved wife of Jason and devoted mother to Hailey 10, and McKenna 7, was taken from this earth unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2005. Nicole was born in Mesa and raised in Show Low by her Parents Tim and Susan Sturdivant along with her sister and best friend Amy. They later moved back to Mesa where she attended and Graduated from Westwood High School in 1988. Her nurturing personality was a perfect match with both her gardening and friends of which she loved very much.

She immersed herself in her children's activities and supported them and her husband in all events in their lives. Her niece and nephews, Lily, Nicholas and Cole were a very important part of Nicole's life along with her In-laws Al, Debbie and Stacy Sherman. Nicole also leaves behind a large and loving extended family of which she loves very much. She will be deeply missed by all. Services will be held at Meldrum Mortuary, Mcdonald in Mesa, AZ on Saturday May 21st at 11:00 AM.

Shirley Rose Shewmake, 76, Gold Canyon, died Tuesday 5-17-05. Services will be held out of state. Apache Junction Mortuary. Eloise Bell Sloan, age 57, of Chandier, Arizona passed away May 12, 2005 in Mesa, AZ. Visitation will be Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 912-2 South Stapley, Mesa, Arizona.

Preston Funeral Home serving the family. Raymond James Smith, 74, Kenmare, North Dakota, died Saturday 5-14-05. Apache Junction Mortuary. Raymond Thomas Spaulding, 68, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on May 14, is survived by daughter, Jennifer (Tom) Tedford, Glendale, AZ; son, Raymond (Vicki) Spaulding, in Iraq; brother in law, Fred Griffin (Cynthia), Manchester, England; grandchildren, Allison Brian and Nicholas Tedford, Sarah and Rachel Spaulding. Memorial service on Saturday, May 21st at 11 am at St.

John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 4102 W. Union Hills Dr. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014 Arrangements, Hansen Mortuary Joan Staley, age 80, passed away May 13, 2005 in Glendale, Az. Joan was born in Modesto, Ca.

and moved from Sonora, Ca to Arizona in 1970. She worked in the field of education and retired from the Glendale Community College. Joan had her BA degree from the Glendale Community College, and, was a member of the Latter Saints. She loved to travel, read, and loved her family and grandchildren. Joan's husband, Grayson York Staley, pre- OTHER DEATHS on 46 songs with the group, including Uncle Pen, I'm on My Way to the Old Home and Walking in Jerusalem.

Martin also recorded with Bob and Sonny Osborne, and in 1956 began his career as a leader, calling his group the Sunny Mountain Boys, a name that had been associated with the Osbornes. His songs from the late '50s, recorded for Decca, include Hit Parade of Love, Ocean of Diamonds and Rock Hearts. In addition to his skills as a musician, he also distinguished himself as an eccentric among bluegrass stoics. He danced onstage, dressed in snazzy suits, with elaborately decorative fabrics not just on his jacket but on his hat, too, and spoke to the audience with a devilish wit. He was a regular on Louisiana Hayride, an influential live radio show on KWKH in Shreveport, La.

He continued to record for Decca until 1974 and appeared on the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's hit album Will the Circle Be Unbroken in 1972. He performed into his 70's, though he took off much of ceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Latham, Livermore, and Clifford Staley, Glendale, sister, Claire Hobbs, Oakland, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 am chapel in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5250 Thunderbird Road, Glendale, Az. 85306.

Katharine Florence Steffen, age 64, of Mesa, Arizona passed away May 11, 2005. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday, with Rosary at 6 PM at Melcher's Chapel Dignity of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Mesa, AZ. Services 10:00 AM Friday, Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Mesa, AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Melcher's Chapel of the Roses. Shirley Streater, 19, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away May 14, 2005. Memorial Service will be Thursday, May 19, 2005, 11:00 AM, GreerWilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Phoenix, Arrangements entrusted to' Greer Funeral Home. Virginia M.

Sybrant, 84 of Glendale, passed away on May 15, 2005. She is preceded in death by her siblings Elizabeth and Charles. She is survived by her husband Leslie. Virginia was a Teacher in a country school back in Missouri, she lived in Hawaii for 2 years and traveled to Europe, there she met Leslie and were married in 1992. She worked for the Government in the Dept.

of Housing for 20 years. There will be no local services, she will be interred at a later date in the family plot the Alpha Cemetery, Trenton, MO. Arrangements by Adobe Chapel. Stephen P. Talmadge, age 57, passed away at his home in Paradise Valley.

He was born November 22, 1947 in New York City. Stephen was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and received his law degree from Fordham University where he was on Law Review. He received his Masters with honors in tax law from the University of San Diego. He practiced law in both New York City and Tucson, and moved to Paradise Valley after retiring. Stephen was an avid golfer, photographer and a cigar aficionado.

He is survived by his wife Marie Mancuso; sister Kazzie Talmadge of Scottsdale; mother Zena Bagatelle of Sun Lakes; nephew Ben Greenberg of San Diego; aunt and uncle Marcia and Danny Gottlieb of Ashville, NC; and Jon Mancuso of Tucstep children Mancuso of Tempe. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 19th at 11:00 A.M. in Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix. Contributions in his memory are suggested to the Betty Ford Center Foundation (California Children's Program) 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.

Len Sing Tang, 93, Tempe, Arizona, passed away May 16, 2005. Visitation Friday, 20, 2005, 5 to 8 P.M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chap- Dignity el, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd.

Funeral Service, Saturday, May 21, 2005, 10 A.M., First Chinese Baptist Church, 4910 E. Earll Phoenix, Arizona. Christopher Sean Taylor, 39, passed away in Kermit, Texas. A Going Home Party to remember will be Thurs- Christopher day 5-19-2005 All Day at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Contributions may be given to the family.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Advantage Maryvale Mortuary. Joseph A. Trezzo, 25, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 14, 2005. Memorial Services will be Wednesday, 2005 1:00 PM Creek Church, 6107 E. Lone Mountain Road, Creek, AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Best Funeral Services, Inc. Donnie E. Volkman, 98, of Glendale, passed away, May 14, 2005. She was born October 18, 1906, in Bowie, Texas and came to Arizona at the age of 10. Dignity She attended school in Kingman and finally at Peoria where she graduated from high school in 1924.

Donnie was a retired Real Estate Broker who, along with her husband Bill (deceased), founded and operated Hilltop Realty in Yarnell, Arizona, until her retirement many years ago. She is survived by her son Donald and his wife Carol of Glendale, granddaughter and caregiver, Vicki Parker of Glendale, grandson, Gene Volkman of Phoenix, two great grandsons, Phillip and Perry Parker, and four great great grandchildren, and a sister, Teresa Carr of Youngtown. A Memorial Service will be held May 19, 2005 at 2:00 P.M., at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. in Glendale.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of Arizona. each year for hunting. His ornery stage presence and passion for hunting were captured as equal sides of his personality in a 2003 documentary, King of Bluegrass. Martin was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Sneedville, Tenn.

He joined the Blue Grass Boys in an impromptu audition on Oct. 15, 1949. After being fired from a factory in nearby Morristown for singing on the job, he took a bus to Nashville, where he approached Monroe outside the backstage door at the Ryman Auditorium, then home to the Grand Ole Opry. He sang and played some guitar for Monroe, who offered him a job on the spot. "Then I went back to Morristown and thanked the man for firing me," Martin said in King of Bluegrass, "and told him he could listen in on Saturday night and hear me on the Grand Ole Opry with Bill Monroe." He is survived by three sons, Ray, of Mount Juliet, James of Tampa; and Lee, of Fort Lauderdale; a daughter, Lisa Arnold, of Hendersonville, and eight grandchildren.

Tamara Weaver, age 71, of Dewey, Arizona, passed away May 16, 2005. to Arrangements entrusted Advantage Funeral Cremation Services Maryvale Chapel. Alice Geneva passed away 2005. Alice was born May 2, 1912 in Philip, South Dakota. She moved to Phoenix with her family in January 1928.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She peacefully May dedicated her life to her family and others in need. She will be fondly remembered by all of them. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward (Ted) and her son Eddie who died at age 18. She and Ted were active in the Arizona Farm Bureau.

She was also active in St. Catherine's Women's Group, the Roosevelt Neighborhood Women's Club, the Buckeye Women's Club and the Good Sam Camping Group. She is survived by sons Carl and Wayne and daughters Evelyn McCann and Marjorie DeAngelo and many grandchildren, great and relatives. She will be remembered in all of our hearts whose lives she has touched throughout the years. Visitation will be held from 6-8 with a rosary at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 19th at Lowman's Arizona Funeral Home at 717 W.

Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 20th at 12:00 at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 6200 S. Central Phoenix, AZ. Internment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Lowman's Arizona Funeral Home. Herschal White, 80, currently of Prescott, passed away after a very long battle with Parkinson's disease on May 16, 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Doris, his sons, Dennis, Danny and Steve and his daughter, Tricia and 14 grandchildren. His daughter, Susie Mundy, preceded him in death. Herschal spent most of his life in Phoenix.

He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and worked for the city of Phoenix at the Sky Harbor Executive Terminal for 35 years. He retired in 1988. A memorial service is being planned. In lieu of flowers, the family that you make donations to Hospice YRMC, 3262 Windsong Prescott Valley, 86314. Charles D.

Van Wormer, 84, of Phoenix, passed away may 14, 2005. Services are pending. Please contact Advantage Funeral Cremation Services-Sunnyslope Chapel for details (602) 943-7263. Russell James Youngquist, 63, Gordon, WI, died May 13, 2005. Memorial Services Tuesday May 31, 2005 11:00 AM Gordon Presbyterian Gordon, WI.

Best Funeral Services. Alberta Zisk(oske), 84, of Cottonwood, A Arizona passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her family at her side on May 13, 2005. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 7, 1921. Alberta and her husband, Joseph, were married at St. George's Catholic Church in Chicago.

They lived in the Chicago area until moving to Arizona in 1962. Alberta enjoyed swimming, fishing, walking the dog and reading. She worked for 17 years as a Corporate Trust Accountant at Valley National Bank until her retirement in 1983. She and her husband Joe retired to Ellworth Heights in Show Low, Arizona and relocated to Cottonwood in 1989, living on Larkspur Drive and at Pine Shadows. Alberta was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Ziskoske; son John Zisk(oske) of Manhattan Beach, CA; daughter Nancy Titus of Cottonwood and granddaughter, Specialist Katherine Titus, US Army Fort Belvoir, VA. Alberta was an extraordinary person who lived her life as a simple prayer, touching the lives of everyone she knew with her beautiful smile, laughter, compassion and positive attitude. Some saints are canonized some walk quietly among us, as did Alberta, living their lives as an example to all. Private cremation for family only. Westcott Funeral Home handled these arrangements.

Steve Moss Founded alternative papers; short-story booster SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. Steve Moss, who founded two alternative weekly newspapers on California's central coast and dared would-be authors to master the 55-word short story, has died. He was 56. Moss died April 24 of complications from epilepsy at his home in San Luis Obispo. Diagnosed with epilepsy at 13, Moss wrote openly about it in San Luis Obispo's New Times, the alternative weekly he started almost 20 years ago with two friends and a few thousand dollars from his retirement account.

Five years ago, he founded the Santa Maria Sun, a weekly community newspaper whose mission he compared to creating a "town square where everybody could participate," said Bob Rucker, general manager of New Times. In 1987, Moss thought up a succinct shortstory contest "storytelling at its leanest," he said that brought entries to the New Times from as far way as Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Each story had to be 55 words or less and contain the classic ingredients associated with the best short stories: a setting, a character or characters, conflict and resolution. Creative writing teachers praised the stories. Jere Ayers Publisher, still covered meetings at 91 DANIELSVILLE, Ga.

Jere Ayers, the publisher and owner of the Comer News and the Danielsville Monitor, died Friday in a car crash. He was 91. Despite his age, Ayers continued to cover government meetings in Madison County, taking photos and keeping up with local events, said Jennifer Fogal, editor of the two newspapers. Ayers refused to accept money for tobacco or alcohol advertising. Piero Dorazio A pioneer of Italian abstract painting ROME- Piero Dorazio, considered one of the fathers of Italian abstract painting, died Tuesday in Perugia after being treated for kidney problems that were a consequence of diabetes, hospital officials said.

He was 77. 'A painter and sculptor who had studied architecture in Rome and in Paris, Dorazio joined various avant-garde movements and attracted attention in the late 1950s for the way he represented space using the vibration of light through a transparent structure. Among his first works in the 1950s was a collective mural painting in Milan. For the past three decades, he had lived in the Umbrian town of Todi, where he continued his work with fragments of colored lines in big compositions. In 1951, Dorazio organized a national exhibit of abstract art at Rome's National Gallery of Modern Art.

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