Obituary Listing

Jan 7, 2026

Ann Allene Helberg Correll passed away on Wednesday, January 7th, in Delta, Colorado, at the age of 69. She was born on December 16, 1956.

Ann grew up in North Platte, Nebraska, where she was most often found either in the rodeo arena or at the family sale barn. She competed in high school rodeo and was crowned Nebraska High School...

Jan 19, 2026

Long time Delta resident, Eloise Sanderson, died on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. She was 93.

Services for Eloise will be held at 10am, Friday, February 6, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Delta, with Pastor Greg Teel presiding.

Eloise Jean Sanderson was born on July 25, 1932, to Leonard T. Anderson and Beatrice M. Anderson in Montrose County, Colorado....

Jan 19, 2026

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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...

Dec 10, 2025

Robert James “Bob” “Blackie” Lario, a beloved member of the Paonia community, passed away at his home on Stucker Mesa on December 10, 2025, at the age of 79.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 10, 2026, at Big B’s, where friends and family are invited to gather, share stories, and remember a life well-lived.

Bob was born June...

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...

Dec 18, 2025

Delores Ruth “Butch” Kendall from Paonia, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother who took great pride in her role as the heart of her family.

Delores met the love of her life, Darrell Kendall, and married in 1951, beginning a life centered on...

Jan 23, 2026

Margaret “Markee” Irene Travis passed peacefully in Delta, Colorado on 1/23/2026. She was born on 7/9/1950 in Youngstown, Ohio. 

She was a long time resident of Cedaredge and moved to that area in 1980 with her husband & best friend John Travis. She was a lifelong artist who excelled at pottery & photography & she owned Markee’s Main Street Gallery in...

Jan 19, 2026

David Lee Pope

David Lee Pope passed away on January 19, 2026, at the Delta Hospital surrounded by his loving daughters and other family members. He was 72 years old.

David was born on April 17, 1953, in Tulare, California to Deane Pope and Louise (Carner) Pope. He had two older sisters, Karen (Pope) Brouse and Deanna (Pope) Burnett. He also had...

Jan 16, 2026

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Joseph (Joe) Wilford Abercrombie Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Cedaredge, Colorado, on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Joe had been under the care of HopeWest Hospice since early January.

Joe was born on August 26, 1948, in Palmdale, California, to Clifford and Edna (Hamer) Abercrombie. In May of 1970, he...

Jan 15, 2026

Maggie Faye McLane, 91 of Elk City, Oklahoma was born on November 18, 1934, in Bernice, Louisiana to Thomas Tate and Robbie (McDowell) Norred. Maggie looked upon the face of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Baptist Village in Elk City, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family.

Maggie married Curtis Don Walker, on September 5, 1954, in...

Jan 10, 2026

Steven was born on January 24, 1964 in the Bronx, NY and grew up in Redding, CT. He graduated from Joel Barlow High School in 1982. He attended Scottsdale Community College Culinary Program, graduated as a Certified Executive Chef, and worked for many fine dining establishments throughout his career.

Steven served our country in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in...

Jan 9, 2026

Bruce Gilbert Martin was born to Harold Rodney and Myrtle Stephens Martin on September 8, 1944 in Molino, Oregon. He was the baby of the family, and when he was born his mother and father gave him the name of Bruce Gordon. However his older sisters were supposed to take the birth certificate to the court house and file it...

Jan 8, 2026

Angeline Lavhone (Betts) (McCulloch) Greenwood, 92, passed away January 8, 2026, in Montrose County, Colorado.

Angie was born in Ridgeway, Iowa on August 19, 1933, to William & Ida (Ofstedahl) Betts. She loved telling people that she was ‘number 11 of 12 children’. She grew up helping where needed and took care of her nephews and nieces.

After graduating from Cresco High...

Jan 8, 2026

Born on February 5, 1944 to Rex and Nola Ellsworth, who were ranchers building a horse-racing empire in Arizona and California. Books and studying were never his thing, but he had a brilliant mind and could always turn an idea into income. Our mother always said, "He used his brain more than anyone I know.” Kim loved working with the...

Jan 8, 2026

Michael Aaron White, Age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at the Horizon’s Care Center in Eckert, Colorado.

Mike was born October 19th, 1948, in Paonia, Colorado to Betty Jane Orton and Melvin Bruce White. He grew up on Rogers Mesa in Hotchkiss, Colorado and graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 1967. He was a member of the...

Jan 3, 2026

Larry Sebring stepped into glory on January 3, 2026. With his precious Judy at his side and surrounded by family, he whispered, “peace that passes all understanding” in the minutes before he left to meet his Lord and Saviour face to face.

Larry was born in Denver, Colorado on April 20, 1940, to Orval and Goldie Sebring. His early childhood was...

Jan 1, 2026

Carol Lorraine Jones 01/30/1959 01/01/2026



Carol went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2026, at the age of 66, at her home. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on January 10, 2026, at the Bible Center Church in Paonia, CO.

Born in Paonia on January 30, 1959, to Francis (Gilmore) and James Williams,...

Dec 31, 2025

Steve Cordova passed peacefully from this life on 12/31/2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He was 74 years old. Per Steve’s written request, there will be no services.

Steve was born on February 26, 1951 in Las Animas, CO to Martin & Rachel (Cordova) Gallegos. He was raised by his maternal grandparents Jesus M & Teresita Cordova in Garcia,...

Dec 28, 2025