Obituaries

Diesel Dog 4/5/2012 - 8/15/2025

Our beloved Diesel Dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday August 15th at 1:29pm in the afternoon. Diesel had a life full of family, friends, dog packs, travel and adventures that most dogs don’t get a chance to do.

Judith E. Graham

4/16/1946 – 8/7/2025 Our beloved Judith E. Graham passed Thursday August 7th at 6:28 PM as her mother moon rose up and peaked through the clouds. We will forever call the August full moon: Judy’s moon.

Larry LaRoy Willis

July 27, 1951 July 26, 2024 Larry LaRoy Willis was born to Katherine Slade Willis and Hugo LaRoy Willis on July 27, 1951. He was the 4th child and the first son.

Gregory Max Gallegos

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Max Gallegos, who “returned to the house of the father “ on January 14, 2025.

Jason Patrick Ebelheiser

Jason Patrick Ebelheiser, born on July 29, 1985 in Kingston, NY and passed away on April 23, 2025, in Colorado. He was the beloved son of Kevin and Christine Ebelheiser. Jason was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Linda Luther

Linda Gail Luther was born to George and Wilma Bingel November 26, 1942 in the Miner's Union Hospital in Silverton, Colorado. Linda attended Silverton Public School until she and Eugene F. 'Gene' Luther were married. They were married 48 years.

Sandra Jean Bell Eastman

Sandra Jean Bell Eastman, born on August 3, 1940, in Silverton, CO was sent to her heavenly home on May 13, 2025, in Montrose, CO. She was the beloved daughter of James and Margaret Bell. Sandy, as she was affectionately known, was a shining light of laughter and love to her community.

Karen Ruth Cerniway

UPDATE: Memorial Service Date, Location & Time A Celebration of Life will be held on June 26, 2025 at First Congregational Church, 1070 Reese St., Silverton, CO at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Jamie Lynn Westlund

It is with great sadness that the family of Jamie Lynn Westlund announces her passing on March 7, 2025 in Flagstaff, Az. Jamie was born on August 28, 1986 to Patrick Westlund and Corine Standing.

James I. Sanders

James 'Jim' Sanders also nicknamed 'Colonel' by his fellow miners, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 while residing in North Canton, Ohio. He was born August 8, 1944 in Denver, Colorado and graduated in 1962 from South High in Denver.