(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 17, 1934) Clarence Lyman Davis was born at Edith, Colorado, June 25th, 1899, and died at Colorado Springs, Colorado, on August 15, 1934 at the age of 35 years, one month and twenty days.. Archuleta county had been his home the greater part of his life. He was employed in the sawmills of this vicinity and later worked in the mines at Silverton. About a year ago he joined the Ed Honnen Construction Co. and engaged in road and other construction work until his untimely and tragic death. At the age of 17 he was converted and joined the Methodist church of Pagosa Springs. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Davis of Pagosa springs; two brothers, Harold of Pagosa Springs and Floyd of Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs. Tom Allen of Silverton, Mrs. W. Packer and Hazel Davis of Pagosa springs; four nephews and two nieces, Harold and Clifford Allen of Silverton, Francis Junior and Margaret Packer of Pagosa Springs, and Grace Ross of Alamosa. Two sisters preceded him in death. To the aggrieved family in the hour of their great sorrow, the Sun can only join in extending sincere sympathy over the tragic demise of their beloved one.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 3, 1955) Amy Bell Darnell. One of Archuloeta county's pioneer ladies passed away last Saturday morning when Mrs. Amy Bell Darnell died after a brief illness. Mrs. Darnell was well known throughout this county and the entire San Juan Basin. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Tom; a daughter, Mary K. Rodman, of California; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Groshart of Chama, N.M. Mrs. Bertha Kyyle and Mrs. Lillie Harris, both of Pagosa Springs, and one brother, calvin Boggs of Silverton, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition she leaves almost untold friends in this community who will miss her. Mrs. Darnall was a real pioneer of the area, coming to Archuleta county in 1894. She is married to Thomas Darnall February 15, 1912. This county has been her home since 1894 and she is well acquainted with everyone here. Amy Bell Boggs was born in Beulah, Colorado, January 20, 1884 and departed this world May 25, 1955. Services were held from the Community Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Hartley Officiating. Burial was in Hilltop cemetery. Business houses in Pagosa were closed Wednesday afternoon in respect to the memory of Mrs. Darnall.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, May 4, 1967) Thomas L. Darnall. A long time resident of the San Juan Basin and of Archuleta County, Tom Darnall, passed away April 26 after a short illness. He was very well known here, having served as mayor of the town. He had been on the town board, and was prominent in business activities. Tom Darnall had many friends here among the old timers and some of his work is evident today. This was his home until seven years ago when he moved to Bayfield. The area has lost another of the few remaining pioneers with the death of Tom Darnall. The following Obituary was published in the Durango Herald. The following obituary was published in the Durango Herald. Thomas L. Darnall 85, of Bayfield died Wednesday, April 26, at the Durango hospital after a short illness. Born March 2, 1882 at Golden Colorado, Mr. Darnall moved to Pagosa Springs as a young man and entered the logging and lumber business there until moving to Bayfield seven years ago. He suffered a stroke at his home in Bayfield and died shortly after being brought to a local hospital by ambulance. On Dec. 24, 1955 he was married to Fay G. Cattanach at Aztec, N.M. He was a past noble grand of the Pagosa Springs IOOF Lodge. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his widow, Fay G. Darnall of Bayfield; two step-sons, Harold and Howard Cattanach, both of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ted Harer officiating. Burial was in Bayfield cemterey.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, June 20, 1924) Dr. McKendree DeMotte. The remains of the late Dr. McKendree DeDotte reached Sterling, Nebr., from Cedaredge, Colo., on Sunday afternoon., June 8, were received by the Masonic lodge of that place and taken to the Temple, where they laid in state until Monday afternoon. They were then taken to the M. E. Church, where services were conducted by Rev. Peter Van Fleet, and old friend of the deceases, assisted by Rev. E. S. Pangurn, pastor of the church. Burial followed at the Sterling cemetery, where Masonic services were held with Past Master J. B. Shadley in charge, and where all that was mortal of Dr. Demotte was laid silently away. The funeral services were largely attended, among those present being Mr. and Mrs. Ratiken of Cedaredge, nearest neighbors of the deceased for the past four years, the sorrowing widow and all the members of her immediate family with the exception of one brother, a daughter, Mrs. Benson of Hastings, two granddaughters, Mrs. Plant of Hastings and Mrs. Coyne of Lincoln, and one grandson, Clyde Moore of Kansas City. Dr. Demotte was ill but a short time at his home in Cedaredge, where he had been pastor of the Community church for the past four years. He was taken sick on Thursday afternoon, May 29, with stomach and bowel trouble, and although a physician and faithful nurse were constantly with him, he passed away the following Monday evening, June 2. Friday morning, June 5th the body laid in state in Cedaredge Community church, the splendid ediface which had arisen under his direction, In the afternoon services were conducted by Rev. E. N. Edgerton and other western slope pastors, following which the remains started on the long journey to Sterling for burial, accompanied by Mrs. DeMotte. The quality and beauty of the floral offering have seldom been exceeded, either at Cedaredge or at Sterling. Among those at the former place was one from the Pagosa Springs Masonic order. The flowers there filled one car and were sent on to Sterling, where they arrived in fair shape. Nearly as many more were added by friends throughout Nebraska and other points, the Order of Eastern Star of Pagosa Springs sending direct the most beautiful piece of all. The deceased was born in Kane, Green county, Illinois, on May 22, 1843, and had attained the age of 81 years and 10 days. He was one of a family of four girls and nine boys, all of whom preceded him in death. His father was for 40 years a local preacher, and as a boy of 12 his heart turned to the ministry. At 17, he was licensed to preach entering the Illinois Wesleyan University that autumn. Here he studied for two years, when the Civil War broke out and he joined the Union army. He became chief of the 10th Missouri secret service with the rank of captain and was twice captured and sentenced to death but escaped. During his war experience he completed his college course and was given his diploma while in army service. He spent 64 years in the ministry, the latter part of which were served in Utah, Nebraska and Colorado. In Colorado he was pastor of the M. E. Churches in Pagosa Springs and Meeker, and the Community church at Cedaredge, spending the greater number of years in this city, where he owns considerable property. He left here about five years ago and had since resided in Cedaredge. In addition to the ministry in the early days, he taught school, studied and was a graduate of medicine, and even edited a paper for a time. His life was a romance in itself, and through handicapped by a very frail constitution, he was able to accomplish many things of great value to each community in which he labored. He belonged to the Odd fellow and G. A. R. orders, was a 32nd degree Mason and also a Shriner. During all his years in the ministry he never belonged to a conference, going and preaching as he saw fit. In 1920 he was unanimously made a member of the Colorado Methodist Conference without his asking for the honor, which pleased him greatly. He was twice married, his first wife passing away a great many years ago. By that union he is survived by four daughters and one son, who reside in various parts of the United states. On Sept. 21, 1898, he was united in marriage at Sterling to Mrs. Myrtle G. Webmer by Rev. Van Fleet, at that time presiding elder of the district. She has been a faithful helpmate in his declining years and has the sympathy of a host of friends. She will for the present make her home at Sterling among relatives and old friends, but expects to visit Pagosa Springs some time this summer or fall. The Cedaredge Champion pays the following tribute to the deceased: "He was one of the most wonderful men it has been our pleasure to know. While frail of Physique and advanced in years, he had retained the mentality of middle age and was still able to live and think in terms of today. Most men of his age live in the memories of the past and fail to realize that conditions today are not the same as when they were young. This was not true with Dr. DeMotte, for he kept pace with the forward movements and trends of thought." The Sterling Sun adds: "Thus ends the last chapter of a great and good man. He was a builder of character and churches, which was his life's mission - and he was never tired, and after 64 years of labor in the Master's vineyard, he was called to his eternal rest."

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 2, 1923) Maud (Bayles) Diehl. Our community was shocked and sorely grieved Tuesday to learn that Mrs. Frank Diehl had passed away the preceding day at Fellows, Calif. It was not known in this city that she was ill, though it has since been learned that she was stricken with pneumonia and passed away following a brief sickness. The remains are being shipped to Pagosa Springs and will arrive here tomorrow night accompanied by the sorrowing husband and brother, Howard Bayles, and other members of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Diehl, Miss Ella Diehl, and Mr. D. Deckert, parents, sister and brother in law of the bereaved husband, arrived last evening from Manhattan, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. and will be conducted by the Rev. J. Q. Vermillion. Interment will follow at Hilltop cemetery. Maud Bayles Diehl was the eldest daughter of Mortimer and Emma Bayles and was born at Pagosa Springs October 14, 1894, having attained the age of twenty-eight years. The greater portion of her life was spent in this vicinity. Here she attended school and following her graduation entered the State Teachers' college at Greely, where she fitted herself as a teacher. Upon her return from college she successfully taught several terms in both the county and Pagosa Springs schools. On November 4, 1917, she was united in marriage to Mr. G. F. Diehl in this city. Two daughters were born to them, Dorothy and Emma, both of whom survive and now aged four and two years respectively. Last December Mr. Diehl disposed of his ranch and stock interests in this county and with his family departed for Kansas for an extended visit with relatives, following which they intended to move to California to make their home. They recently arrived at Fellows and, it is believed, had been there but a short time when the unfortunate woman was taken ill with the dread disease. Besides the husband and two daughters, she is survived by the following: her father, Mortimer Bayles of Chama; mother Mrs. Emma Bayles of Fellows; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Rippy of Chama and Mrs. Bertha Manchester of Fellows; and one brother, Howard Bayles of Fellows. the Macht brothers of this city and Chas. Betts, at present in California for the winter, are uncles of the deceases, while Mrs. Cedric Hill and Mrs. Vic Johnson of this county are cousins. With the exception of Mrs. Bayles, Mrs. Manchester and Mr. Betts, it is thought that all will be in attendance at the funeral. It is indeed a san mission that brings Mr. Diehl and the other relatives to this city at this time. To us who have known his wife, whether for a short time or for years, it is as though he had experienced a personal loss. Loved and respected by all, a devoted wife and mother, her life replete with gentleness and good deeds, this worthy woman will be greatly missed by everyone. To the bereaved ones we can only extend our heartfelt sympathy.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 16, 1926) William O. Dutton. W. O. Dutton, brother of sheriff, found dead in ranch home Monday. One of the most shocking and distressing incidents in the history of Archuleta county was the gruesome finding of the body of William O. Dutton, prominent ranch and stockman, at his ranch home Monday morning by his youngest son Elmer. From indications and deductions it is presumed he expired the previous Tuesday. The body was in a bad state of decomposition, and for that reason it was necessary to hold the funeral service and burial the following morning, Re. G. S. Hatcher pastor of the M. E. church conducting the same at Hilltop Cemetery in the presence of his immediate relatives here and many friends of the family. Two sons, Bert of Boulder and Samuel B. of Long Beach California arrived here Wednesday and yesterday respectively. William O. Dutton was born in Clay county, Kansas, on March 22, 1867, and had reached the age of 59 years at the time of his death. When only twelve years old, or in July 1879, he came to Pagosa Springs with his parents via covered wagon from Kansas, and had since resided in Archuleta county. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Algernon S. Dutton, both of whom died here, the former in 1886 and the latter in 1900. Except for his younger brother Georgd A. Dutton, sheriff of Archuleta County since 1915, there were no other members of his fathers family. The senior Dutton was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company D. 2nd Colorado Cavalry. When the deceased reached his majority he homesteaded the fine ranch he occupied when he died.

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(The Pagosa Spring Sun October 16, 1911) Jacob C. Dowell. A double Funeral was held Monday after noon at the Methodist church when the remains of Jacob C. Dowell and his son-in-law, Benjamin F. Turner, victims of the flood last week, were laid to rest. Mr. Dowell was born in Martin County Indiana, in 1859, and came to Archuleta County in 1884, since residing here. In 1889 he was married to Miss Winfred Harpst, who survives him, together with four children, one brother, John L. Dowell, and two sisters, Mrs. Gordon Grimes and Miss Gertrude Dowell of Archuleta County. Mr. Turner was born in Pittsburg, Pa., in August 1887, and in his boyhood fitted himself for the ministry. At one time he was pastor of the Methodist church at La Jara, Colo., and for the past year had been a reported on the Arizona Republican at Phoenix. He was married to Miss ada Dowell at Pagosa Springs on July 9th 1911.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 7, 1925) Louis Desautel. Bayfield and community was shocked to learn of the death Sunday of Louis Desautel, better known as "Frenchy." While it was known that he was in poor health for some time, the end came so suddenly that many were not aware he was seriously ill. Death was due to dropsy, a complaint of long standing. Funeral services were held the same day and interment was made in the Bayfield cemetery. Mr. Desautel was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 14, 1855. He died at his home near Bayfield, July 26 1925. He was just a few months past 80 years of age, and was very active despite his advanced age. Deceased came to Colorado in the early 90's making Pagosa Springs his home for many years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Purvis in 1900. His wife preceded him in death six years ago, August 11, 1919. No children were born to this union. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss two adopted daughters, Mrs. Oliver Swain of Omaha, Nebraska and Mrs. G. E. Amon of Bayfield, Colorado. The latter named was the only one present at the time of Mr. Desautel's sickness and death. - Ignacio Chieftain.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 6, 1941) Edna Gertrude Dickerson. D. C. Dickerson,l of Glendora Calif. sent the Sun the following clipping concerning the passing of his wife last week. The Dickersons were at one time residents of Pagosa Springs, and their many friends here will be grieved to know of Mrs. Dickerson's death. "Funeral services for Edna Gertrude Dickerson of 343 West Foothill Boulevard in Glendora were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Whites Funeral Home in Azusa with interment following at Oakdale Cemetery. Rev. Winston Trevor of the Azusa Methodist Church officiated. "Mrs. Dickerson died at her home here Monday evening after several years of failing health. She had been a resident of Glendora for the past six years, coming here with her husband and family in 1935. Mr. Dickerson is associated with his brother in the operation of Dick's Café in Azusa and Glendora. "Mrs. Dickerson was born in Pagosa Springs Colorado on October 4, 1904. She is survived by her husband and five children, two daughters and three sons, of Glendora; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Black of Del Norte, Colorado; three brothers, Ernest and Barney, both of Del Norte and W. R. Jr. of Sonora, California and two sisters, Laurena of Sacramento, Calif, and Marjorie of Carlsbad, New Mexico: - Glendora News.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, January 11, 1929) Norma Draper, the 22 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle E. Draper of Allison, passed away at a Durango hospital Tuesday evening from flu Pneumonia. The little one was an only child and her loss is keenly felt by the stricken parents. Mr. Draper was formerly station agent at Pagosa Junction, and the family has many friends in this county who extend heartfelt sympathy to them.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 7, 1951) Myrtle Verona (Cole) De Foe. Myrtle Verona Cole was born in Miltonvale, Kan. on July 1, 1899. At the age of fourteen she moved to Pagosa Springs. Here she completed her education and began her career as a school teacher. In 1921 she was married to Harry De Foe and in this home were born two children. Maurice Ray, who died in infancy and a daughter, Nadine. In addition to teaching in the public school, Mrs. De Foe was county superintendent of schools for four years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Community Methodist Church. She was active in the affairs of the community and was always willing to help a good cause. Death came after a long illness, on Dec 2, 1951. She leaves to remember her lie well spent, her husband Harry, her daughter, Mrs. Wayne Amyx and a granddaughter. One brother, Victor Cole of Pagosa Springs and one Sister, Hazel Hill, of Alamosa also survive, and a number of nieces and nephews and an untold number of friends. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, Saturday December 8, at 2 p.m.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 30, 1975) Gladys Gertrude Duxstad was born in Pagosa Springs May 6, 1896 to Douglas Garvin and Maude Cade Garvin. She passed away in Kerman, California at the age of 79 years, six months and six days. She graduated from Pagosa springs high school in 1914. She was united in marriage to Granville Duxstad in 1915 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edmiston, which was later the parsonage. They lived in Durango and Alamosa where her husband worked for the D. and R.G. railroad until his death in 1950. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. LoEllen Kirby and Mrs. Dorthea Paden, all of California, four grand children, one great grand child; a sister Mrs. Mabel Lynch; and three nephews, Elwin Lynch, Douglas Lynch of Pagosa Springs and Leslie Lynch of Billings, Montana. Services were in Fresno, California on October 14. She was a member of the Christian Science Church.

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