Obituary Listing

Beverly Jean Smith

Beverly Jean Smith

Dec 2, 2025

Beverly Jean Smith

December 27,1931-December 2,2025

Beverly Jean Smith, age 93 of Eckert, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December2, 2025

Beverly Jean was born in Flemington MO to Walter Raliegh and Opal (Christoper) Gourley. She spent her younger years in Colorado Springs. Where her father enlisted in the Navy the family began to move and continued as he was discharged...

Marie LuDene Gates Brewer

Marie LuDene Gates Brewer

Dec 3, 2025

Marie LuDene Gates Brewer, 94, of Delta, Colorado, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 3, 2025. She was born in Southgate, California on October 21, 1931, to Thomas Clifford Gates and Thelma Houser, who were both beacons of love, strength and happiness throughout her life.

Marie was the oldest of six daughters and had six brothers. As the oldest daughter,...

Jerry Lee Harris

Jerry Lee Harris

Nov 22, 2025

Jerry Harris, of Cory, CO passed away 11/22/2025. He was 78.

Jerry is survived by his wife Barbara, his daughter Rachael, grandson Malaki & wife Sierra, two great grandsons Harrison and Hendricks and four sisters; Martha & Charlotte of GJ, CO, Ruth in West Virginia and Sadie of Phoenix, AZ.

Jerry was born on 5/27/47 on the family ranch outside Hotchkiss, CO...

Melody Lynn Quammen

Melody Lynn Quammen

Dec 3, 2025

Melody Lynn Quammen passed away on 12/03/2025 / December 3, 2025, in Delta, CO. She was 52 years old. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on December 17, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Delta (1290 A St. Delta, CO), followed by a reception.

Melody was born on September 9, 1973 in San Diego, CA to Brad and Kathy...

Alvena Rose Richard

Alvena Rose Richard

Nov 19, 2025

Alvena Rose Richard of Cedaredge, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 87.

A service will be held at the Taylor Funeral Service chapel in Delta, Colorado, on December 23rd, beginning at 1:00 p.m., followed by an additional gathering in Florida at a later date. 

Alvena Bowling was born on February...

Orma Jene McPhaul

Orma Jene McPhaul

Nov 27, 2025

Orma “Jene” Sanford McPhaul went home to the arms of our Lord November 27, 2025. She passed peacefully at St.Mary’s hospital after a short illness with her daughters at her side. She was 95.

Jene was born June 1, 1930 right after her twin sister Norma June in Pueblo, CO to Berly Stubblefield and Charles S. Sanford. Attended Excelsior District 2...

Kenneth Lester Wilcox

Kenneth Lester Wilcox

Oct 15, 2025

Kenneth Lester Wilcox passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home in Delta, Colorado. He was 57 years old. Celebration of Life services will be held on 11:00 am, Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church (145 W 5th St, Delta, CO). Followed by lunch at St. Luke's.

Ken was born on June 29, 1968, in Denver, Colorado,...

Patsy Lee Huffman

Patsy Lee Huffman

Oct 27, 2025

Patricia Lee Smith was born March 30, 1945 in Craig Colorado. Surrounded by her beloved family, Patsy passed away on Monday October 27, 2025 at 80 years young.

Mom/ Gigi never wanted a traditional funeral; she did not want people standing around crying. Instead, she wanted a celebration of life. A viewing will be held on November 6, 2025 and November...

Linda Lee Driscoll

Linda Lee Driscoll

Oct 26, 2025

Linda Lee Driscoll of Hotchkiss passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. She was 84 years old.

Linda was born on September 16, 1941, in Paonia to Clarence and Barbara (Powell) Endsley. She spent her childhood growing up on Hanson Mesa in her family home that was built by her grandfather.

She married Larry Driscoll in April of 1958. Linda spent almost...

John Toney Moralez

John Toney Moralez

Dec 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Toney “Monkey” Moralez

July 9, 1979 – December 8, 2025-Delta, CO

Toney Moralez, affectionately known as “Monk” or “Monkey” by those closest to him, was a man rooted

in faith, family, friends, and the simple joys of life. Born John Toney Moralez to Johnny and Marla

(Merryman) Moralez on July 9, 1979, Toney was a proud product of his hometown...

Edward Herbert Badding

Edward Herbert Badding

Dec 6, 2025

Edward Herbert Badding passed away on December 6, 2025 at the Delta County Hospital, Delta, CO. He was 86 years old. Edward was born on January 20, 1939 to Frank and Andreina Badding in Denver, Colorado. He was the youngest of eight children. Edward grew up on the Badding Dairy Farm milking cows and working on the farm.

Edward attended Assumption...

Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance

Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance

Dec 4, 2025

Come and join us for the 2025 Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance Service. It will be a special time to share with others and hang an ornament on the tree!

Light refreshments will follow!

Margaret Owen Marshall

Margaret Owen Marshall

Dec 3, 2025

Margaret Owen Marshall, 95, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in Delta, Colorado. A woman of faith, unwavering dedication, and strength. Margaret lived a life marked by service, love for her family, and giving to others.

She was born on August 24, 1930, in Littlefield, Texas. Margaret pursued higher education at Pacific Union College in Northern California. There, she earned...

Dollie Deen (Parsons) Durant

Dollie Deen (Parsons) Durant

Nov 30, 2025

Dollie passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Junction after a brief illness. She was 82 years old.

Dollie was born October 17, 1943, in Amarillo, Texas, to Oscar and Virgie (Hargrave) Parsons. She spent her first 7 years in Texas before the family moved to San Diego, CA, in 1950. Following her father’s passing in...

Kelly Joe Fladeland

Kelly Joe Fladeland

Nov 27, 2025

Kelly Joe Fladeland, born January 5, 1953, to Lenord Fladeland and Lora Boyd, passed away on November 27, 2025.

A devoted husband, Kelly married the love of his life, Sharon Huffington, on July 8, 1972. Together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and love, raising two daughters, Rhonda and Joni, and 9 grandchildren and 3 great grand children who...

Stanley Morris Davis

Stanley Morris Davis

Nov 22, 2025

Stan Davis passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025, at his home in Cory, CO. He was 64 years old.

Stan was born November 30, 1960, in Delta, CO to Hueston "Hoot" Morris Davis and Eunice Lorene Kendall. He grew up in Paonia.

His love of cars was exemplified by his skill as an auto body technician, painter and mechanic. He was...

Gary Duane Polson

Gary Duane Polson

Nov 21, 2025

Gary Duane Polson, 70, passed away on November 21, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Born on January 16, 1955, in Paonia, Colorado, Gary lived a life rooted in hard work, quiet generosity, and deep connection to the land and people around him. Gary lived his entire life on the Western Slope of Colorado, most of which was in Crawford, CO...

Thomas Lee Jungers

Thomas Lee Jungers

Nov 19, 2025



Thomas L. Jungers passed away on 11/19/2025 in Delta, CO. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025 at The Grove, 1970 South Main Street in Delta, CO.

Tom was born November 21, 1961, in Watertown, SD to Irma Walklin and Francis Jungers. He grew up in Watertown, and graduated from Watertown High...

Gary Duane Fry

Gary Duane Fry

Nov 17, 2025

Gary Duane Fry entered Heaven on November 17, 2025—his 69th birthday—at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, after fighting a long hard battle with cancer. He was laid to rest at Mesa View Cemetery in Delta, CO on November 20, 2025.

Gary was born on November 17, 1956, in Artesia, California, to Willa Mae Barger and Andie Joe Fry. He...

Peggy Ann Dickerson

Peggy Ann Dickerson

Nov 11, 2025

Peggy Ann Dickerson was born December 5th, 1934, in Delta, Colorado, to Opha (Davis) and Allie Fraser. She passed away peacefully at her home near Pea Green, Colorado, on November 11, 2025. The middle child of seven children, she grew up in the Delta-PeaGreen area, graduating 8th grade from PeaGreen Community School and later graduating from Olathe High School in...