Arizona Cunningham, 83, of Carthage died May 8, 2009, at Montebello Care Center in Hamilton.Arizona Cunningham, 83, of Carthage died May 8, 2009, at Montebello Care Center in Hamilton.
She was born Oct. 3, 1925, near Snicarte, the daughter of Hermie and Neta Hess Keith. She married LeRoy Cunningham on Oct. 26, 1946, in Fulton, Mo. He preceded her in death on July 28, 1983.
She also was preceded in death by one brother, DuWayne Keith.
Surviving are two children, Larry (and Rita) Cunningham of Vermont and Connie (and Tony) Propst of Hot Springs, Ark.; her companion, Dick Welch of Carthage; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was a member of American Legion Post #6 Auxiliary of Macomb and VFW Auxiliary in Carthage.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Macomb. Printy Funeral Home in Carthage was in charge of arrangements.