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Lawyer alleges constitutional violation for Uptown incident on April 8, demands $50K

Brandon J. Grable, an attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, has sent a "pre-suit demand and notice of intent to file" a federal lawsuit claim under Title 42 U.S. Code §1983 alleging Sedona police violated the constitutional rights of...

Cinco de Mayo comes early to Tlaquepaque

The Cinco de Mayo fun comes early this Saturday May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., with annual celebration taking place across Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. The free event transforms Tlaquepaque’s charming courtyards into a lively cultural gathering filled...

100+ Women Who Care donate $29K to 2 nonprofits

On April 6, the 100+ Women Who Care Sedona-Verde Valley Chapter celebrated six years of community service to nonprofits and 18 Giving Circles. The 145 members have collectively donated almost $250,000 to 18 nonprofits. On April 6, the Sedona Community...

Frederick ‘Fred’ Franklin Shinn

June 20, 1937 — April 5, 2026 Frederick "Fred" Franklin Shinn, born in Chicago to Frederick and Frances Shinn, died on April 5. Shinn was married to Joy Kukla Shinn for 53 years until her death on Jan. 31, 2011. He is...

Donald F. Hopkins

July 9, 1945—Jan. 22, 2026 Donald F. Hopkins, of Sedona, died Jan. 22. He was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Ellis, of Sedona, and son Darren Sean Hopkins. He is survived by his spouse, Babe Hopkins, of San Diego; daughter,...

Richard W. Griesenbeck

Dec. 22, 1930 — March 24, 2026 Richard W. Griesenbeck, 95, physician of Sedona for over three decades, died March 24. He was preceded in death by son, Ralph, and is survived by wife, Jean, son Bruce of Sacramento, Califronia;...

Geraldine Mae Bird

Oct. 7, 1931 — April 6, 2026 Geraldine Mae “Gerry” Bird, 94, died on April 6. Born in Clarkdale, she lived across the Verde Valley and Sedona. She is survived by children Donna ; Harold Bird; Scott Bird; grandchildren:...

Davis H. Hartman Jr.

Dec. 29, 1947 — March 24, 2026 Davis H. Hartman Jr., Ph.D., 78, died on March 24. Hartman was preceded in death by his sister Belva Mattos; and parents Davis and Ruth Hartman. He is survived by his wife Sara Crosby; sister...

Henry Joseph Melody

Jan. 8, 1945 — March 27, 2026 Henry Melody, of Clarkdale, born in Escanaba, Michigan, to Helen and Henry Melody, died March 27. Melody is survived by his wife, Sybil Malinowski; sisters-in-law, Toni Thompson and Constance Malinowski; brothers-in-law Warren Bliss, Walter...

Eltina ‘Tina’ Logan

Nov. 13, 1951 — March 25, 2026 Eltina “Tina” Colleen Logan, 74, died in her Sedona home on March 25. Logan is survived by children Jamie and Bryan; daughters-in-law, Dianna Van Sanford and Carissa Logan; grandchildren: Eric, Emma, Zachary, Trenton, Samaria,...

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