In Loving Memory of Ginger Adell Bradford & Ronald Edward Yowell 🕊️Two Lives, One Community — Forever Remembered

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Ginger Adell Bradford & Ronald Edward Yowell 🕊️Two Lives, One Community — Forever Remembered

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, the Yuma, Arizona community mourns the tragic loss of Ginger Adell Bradford, age 87, and Ronald Edward Yowell, age 85, whose lives were taken in a devastating collision on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. What began as an ordinary morning ended in profound heartbreak, leaving families, friends, and neighbors united in grief.

According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred at approximately 11:27 a.m. at the intersection of S. Avenue 1E and E. County 15th Street. A 2013 Chevy Captiva traveling northbound on S. Avenue 1E collided with a 2005 Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound through the intersection. First responders arrived swiftly and provided life-saving measures at the scene. Both drivers, the sole occupants of their vehicles, were transported by Rural Metro to Onvida Health, where they tragically succumbed to their injuries.

Ginger Adell Bradford, a longtime resident of Yuma, lived a life shaped by years of experiences, relationships, and memories that touched many. She will be remembered for her resilience, her stories, and the quiet strength that comes with a life well-lived. Her presence will be dearly missed by those who loved her.

Ronald Edward Yowell, also of Yuma, leaves behind a legacy of dedication, warmth, and connection. Through the seasons of his life, Ronald built bonds that will endure beyond his passing—memories held close by family and friends who cherished him deeply.

As next-of-kin notifications have been made and the investigation continues, the community pauses to honor these two lives—not by the circumstances of their passing, but by the love they shared and the paths they crossed. This loss is a solemn reminder of life’s fragility and the importance of compassion and care for one another.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of Ginger Adell Bradford and Ronald Edward Yowell. May they find comfort in shared memories, strength in community, and peace in knowing their loved ones will never be forgotten.

Gone from our sight, but forever in our hearts—Ginger and Ronald will be remembered with love, respect, and enduring gratitude for the lives they lived. 🕯️💙