William B. Mewhinney William B. Mewhinney, 93, a former resident of Holbrook, passed away suddenly at his home in Cottonwood on July 21, 2020. He worked for Schuster’s Grocery Store, Babbitt Bros., McGee’s and Pender’s Linen Supply. He also owned and operated the Sugar Shack and several other businesses throughout his life. He was married to his wife Pauline for 66 years until her passing in 2014. He served in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran. He loved painting pictures, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, going to the casino, reading and learning anything and everything life had to offer. He received his Doctorate in Metaphysical Science in the early 1990s. He is survived by his sons, William (Debra), Mike (Lisa) and Richard (MaryKay) Mewhinney; daughter, Star (Larry) Turley; brother Nathan Mewhinney; 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Garcia Mewhinney; sons, John and Earl Mewhinney; grandsons, Gabriel and Calvin Mewhinney, and Jeremy J. Turley; brothers, Willard and Mickey Mewhinney; sisters, Rita, Margaret and June; and parents, William B. and Margret Simpson Mewhinney.
