(The Pagosa Springs Sun Mar 5, 1915) Edgar J. Fitzhugh. The people of the county were shocked to learn that Edgar J. Fitzhugh of Chromo, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Fitzhugh of that place, had died Tuesday night at 9 a.m. at the Ochsner hospital in Durango, following a severe operation for stomach trouble. I was only recently that a similar operation had been performed upon him to no avail and relief was sought in a second ordeal, but his condition was beyond surgical skill. He was 37 years old and had lived in Chromo ever since he was ten years of age, being practically reared in the county. He was a square, upright man, beloved by all who knew him. Several years ago he married Mrs. Daisy McIntyre, who survives him. Besides the wife he leaves a father, mother and a number of brothers to mourn his death. The remains were taken to Chromo yesterday by the wife and father and the funeral services are being held this afternoon from the home. His untimely demise is mourned by the entire county and sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 14, 1936) Ralph E. Flaugh, an old time resident of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, died from a heart attack on Sunday morning, while he was going about his work at the Court house. Funeral services were held Tuesday Afternoon, Feb 11, at 2 o'clock at the M. E. Church, by Rev. S. Milton Jarrat. Interment was made in the Hill Top Cemetery, beside the grave of his wife. Mr. Flaugh was born in Sagerstown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1864, being almost 72 years of age at the time of his death. He came to Silverton, Colorado, in 1885, where he and his brother Rudy remained for a while, and then came down to Archuleta County to take up lant. On November 9, 1897 he was married to Miss Deliah Diel, in Pagosa by the Rev. Barnhart. Mrs. Flaugh preceded him in death March 19, 1926. Mr. Flaugh remained here until sometime in 1929, he took a prolonged journey through Texas, and spent some little time in California,m returning to Pagosa Springs about two years ago. About a year ago upon the death of Mr. Speelman, Ralph was given the place of janitor of the Court House the place he filled at the time of his death. Of his immediate family, but one brother, the eldest, Rudy survives, whose address is San Diego, California. There are sever nieces and nephews who survive, Mrs. Pearl Best, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Emma Jones, San Diego, California, Mrs. Alice Parmenter, Allison Colorado and Mr. Von Flaugh of Aztec, New Mexico, Mrs. Carrie Chambers, Mrs. Bell Macht, Messrs Fred, Leon, Tom and James Flaugh, all of Pagosa Springs. While Ralph Flaugh was unassuming in his attitude toward life, and a man who attended strictly to his own affairs, he will be greatly missed amount his associates and friends, because they knew him as an honest and upright citizen, a man whose home life was of the highest standard and as a neighbor and friend he could be depended upon in fair weather or extreme weather.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 15, 1937) Clara L. (Parker) Flaugh. Mrs. Fred Flaugh, 63, pioneer resident of Pagosa Springs died at her home early Sunday morning after a short illness brought on by pneumonia. Funeral Services were conducted at the Methodist Community Church by the Rebekah Lodge, Rev. G. S. Hatcher officiating. Burial was made in the IOOF cemetery. Clara L. Parker Flaugh was born in Colorado Springs, March 21, 1874. She came with her parents to the San Juan Basin, in the Nineties, where she has remained the greater part of her life, in 1897, she was united in marriage to Fred Flaugh of Pagosa Springs, and to this union were born, four children; one son William, of Saint Paul, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Brewer of Clifton, Colorado; Mrs. Stella Clay and Lucy Flaugh both of Pagosa Springs. Besides a husband and four children there is left to mourn her passing a brother, Tom Parker, three sisters, Mrs. Maude Sorenson, Mrs Pearl Ford of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Etta Weddler of Idaho, and four granddaughters besides other relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. Flaugh was always a model mother and wife and a true friend to all and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the local Methodist church and a active member in the Rebecca lodge.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 2, 1967) Thomas Urban Flaugh. Another Archuleta County pioneer passed from the scene this last week with the death of Tom Flaugh, a long-time resident. He was born in Pagosa Springs May 22, 1891 and this was his home for more than 76 years. Thomas Urban Flaugh was born at Pagosa Springs 76 yeas and five months ago. He passed away in a Durango hospital October 29, He was preceded in death by his wife. Mr. Flaugh was a rancher all of his life until he retired several years ago. Survivors include two sons, Harold and Lelan, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Humes of La Mesa, Colo. One brother, Leon Flaugh of Pagosa Springs, and Alice Parmenter, a sister of Denver, also survive. In addition there are six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews surviving. Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church in Pagos Springs at 2 p.m. November 1. Interment was at Hilltop cemetery with the Rev. Day officiating and the Lynch Mortuary in charge of arrangements. The Flaugh home was located on the Big Blanco River almost three miles south of what is now Highway 84. Tom Flaugh was well known to a great many people. He was an ardent sportsman and since his retirement spent a great deal of time hunging and fishing. His was an interesting life and his passing further thins the ranks of the true pioneers of Archuleta County.

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(The Pagoss Springs Sun December 5, 1957) R. M. "Rocky Mountain" Farrow. Funeral services were held in Durango Tuesday afternoon for R. M. "Rocky" Farrow, Pioneer resident of Archuleta County. Mr. Farrow died as a result of a self inflicted gunshot wound in Durango last Saturday. He was apparently despondent over ill health and shot himself, according to La Plata County Sheriff Ralph Graham, at the home of his son-in-law, Lloyd Franks of Durango. He had made his home there for about twelve years after moving to Durango from the Piedra area. The son-in-law, Lloyd Franks was nearby in the Henry Prior home at 706 fourth street when when Farrow apparently removed his hat, placed it atop a fence and pointed a 34-40 caliber revolver at his left temple. Franks heard the shot and ran out to find Farrow slumped against the fence, the weapon in his hands. He was dead when police and sheriffs officers arrived on the scene. His widow said he may have feared ill health, and decided to end his life. "Rocky" Farrow was one of the old time residents of this county, had served as Archuleta County Commissioner and operated a ranch in the Piedra area for many years. He was well and favorably known to all the long-time residents of the area and had been active in all local affairs for many years. Burial was in Durango with funeral services conducted from the Hood mortuary. A great many local people attended the services and paid their respects to one of the county's real early day pioneers. Surviving Farrow are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Franks of Denver and Mrs. Mable Chapson of Honolulu, T. H., and two sons Wayne Farrow, living on the family ranch 23 miles west of Pagosa Springs on the Piedra, and Mason Farrow of Boulder. Also surviving are two stepsons, Chalmer Etheridge of California and Elton Tunnell of Seattle, Wash. Farrow was born Sept 20, 1877 at the Pine River above Bayfield, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mason Farrow.

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(The Pagosa Spring Sun January 30, 1935) Henry Fowler. one of the few remaining G. A. R. veterans in Archuleta county, passed away suddenly at 12:30 Monday afternoon at the home of his nephew, John Butler, who resides on the Big Navajo and with whom he had made his home for many years. Heart trouble is given as the cause of his demise, he having been a sufferer for some time, a sudden attach Monday morning soon ending the life of this venerable man.. So far as we have been able to learn, the deceased was born in Indiana in 1842 and was about 83 years of age. After his service in the Civil War he moved to Nebraska, where he was married to Miss Whitaker, who died six months after their marriage. He came to Colorado with his brother-in-law Joseph Whitaker, both of them locating on the Navajo in 18890, since which time he had resided in this county. Mr. Fowler never remarried and the surviving relatives in this vicinigy are one niece and two nephews, as follows; Mrs. H. J. Bostwick of Pagosa Springs, John Butler of Chromo and Jas. E. Fowler of Pagosa Springs. Another nephew, John Parker resides in Denver and was present at the funeral services and burial, which took place at Chromo Wednesday. "Uncle Henry Fowler enjoyed a wide acquaintance in the county, not only because he was one of the earliest settlers and a Civil War veteran, but because of his uprightness and other sterling qualities. He was a good neighbor and will be greatly missed by the Chromo people and his Pagosa friends.

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(The Pagosa Spring Sun March 16, 1923) H. T. Fitzhugh. it is with sorrow that we chronicle the death of another Archuleta county pioneer and resident, Mr. H. T. Fitzhugh, who passed away suddenly last Friday afternoon at his Chromo ranch home, a victim of heart failure. He complained of being slightly ill two days before, but it was not thought serious and he lived but a brief time following the attack. H. T. Fitzhugh was born in Henry county Missouri on May 14, 1845 and died on March 9, 1923, being 77 years, 9 months and 25 days. In a852 he went with his parents to California and was married to Miss Kate L. Gatlin on January 27, 1876, in White Pine county, Nevada. To this union was born one daughter and seven sons. Mr. Fitzhugh and family came to Archuleta county in 1887, and have resided since that time on the farm where he died, being one of the oldest residents of this section. Two sons, Roy and Edward preceded him to the Great Beyond, passing away in this county. The daughter, Mrs. Fay Havens, resides in Hollywood, Calif., while two sons, Clarence and Gordon live at Antonito; one son, Mack makes his home in Idaho but was home on a visit at the time of his father's death; and two sons Harry and Carrell, reside at Chromo. All were in attendance at the funeral services and with the exception of the daughter, who was unable to be present. In addition to his wife, daughter and five sons, he leaves twelve grandchildren, two brothers, one living in Wyoming and the other in California, and many neighbors and friends to mourn his departure. He was indeed one of our best known and highly respected citizens. He was a good neighbor and kind husband, and one of his neighbors who had known him many years said, "he was the best father he had ever known." He was a lover of children and especially his grandchildren, who mourn so deeply his passing. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and has represented his home lodge in the Grand Lodge of Colorado. The heart of the entire community beats in sympathy with the family in their bereavement. This was evidenced by the large attendance that gathered at the old home to attend the funeral services on Monday at 11:00a.m. The services were conducted by Rev. John Q. Vermillion of the Baptist church at Pagosa Springs, using as his text the quotations from the fourteenth chapter of John, "If it were not so I would have told you," after which the sorrowing relatives and a large number of friends followed his body to the Chromo cemetery, where it was laid away to await the Resurrection Morning. Thus passes one of Archuleta County's pioneers and gran old man.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 7, 1965) William F. "Bill" Flaugh. A long time resident of the county, Wm. F. Flaugh, passed away this week at his room in a hotel. Death was apparently from a heart attack. Bill Flaugh was known to a great many residents of the Basin and ha uncounted friends he was born June 18, 1899 at Edith, Colorado. Archuleta County has always been his home, although he did spend some time traveling some time in California. He was employed by Fred Harman for many years and was knows as a top notch cowhand and horseman. Funeral services were held on Wednesday of this week with burial in the local cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Brewer of Arkata, California and Mrs. Stella Clay of Mesa, Colorado, as well as numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 9, 1970) Eva M. Foster. Durango - Eva M. Foster, well known Durango teacher, died unexpectedly Tuesday in a local hospital. She was 63 years old. Mrs. Foster was born Jan 9, 1907 in Nebraska. She taught in Pagosa Springs before coming to Durango and taught for a short time in Ignacio. She had been a teacher here since 1932 and English teacher at Durango high school since 1955. She was a member of CEA, Durango Teachers Association and the Presbyterian church. She is survived by her husband, Sidney at the family home, 1361 Third Avenue; two sons, Kent Foster of Rialto, Calif., and Byron Foster of Durango; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by two sister, Mrs. Ruby Sisson of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Viola Losey of Agry, Kansas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hood Mortuary chapel with the Rev. Robert Kearns of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial was in Greenmont cemetery. Mrs. Foster was very well know here. She taught in the local schools with her sister Ruby Sisson, for several years. Since that time she has often visited here and had many friends among her former students.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, September 18, 1936) Von Flaugh, 47 a resident of Ignacio, died Friday night after an extended illness. Mr Falugh was born here in Pagosa Springs in 1889. He had made his home near Aztec since 1900 until three months ago when he moved to Ignacio. He is survived by his widow, two children, Herbert Flaugh and Mrs. _. C. Collins all of Aztec, two sisters, Mrs. Belle Macht of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs. Pearl Best of __osco California; one brother, Fred of Pagosa Springs. Funeral services were conducted in Aztec Monday afternoon.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 5, 1966) Mable Gertrude (Carman) Flaugh. Mrs. Mable Flaugh, long time resident of Archuleta county passed away April 29 in Durango following a long illness. Mrs. Flaugh was buried in the local cemetery May 2 and services were conducted from the First Baptist Church by the Rev. George Merriman. Mable Gertrude Carman was born May 12, 1886 in Meadville,Pennsylvania. She attended high school there and graduated from Cambridge College in Pennsylvania. She was married to Tom Flaugh at Pagosa Springs November 27, 1910. After leaving Pennsylvania she came here in 1910 and this has since been her home. She was a member of the local Rebekah Lodge, the American Legion Auxilliary at South Fork, and First Baptist Church of Pagosa Springs. Mrs. Flaugh was active in church and civic affairs and was a good friend and neighbor to all. She is survived by her husband, Tom Flaugh; three children, Mrs. Mary Humes, of La Mesa, California, and Leland and Harold. There are also four sisters surviving ; Mrs. Eva Woods, Mrs. Susie DeRemer, and Mrs. Edna Ringley, all of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Ketcham of Marion, Iowa. There are also several grand children and other relatives surviving. Mrs. Flaugh had lived in the community for 56 years and was well and favorable known to a great many people.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 30, 1975) Vivian Annie (Chambers) Flaugh, 78 of 309 W. Navajo, died Saturday at San Juan hospital. She was born July 17, 1896 at Pagosa Springs, Colo., the daugher of Josept T. and Harriett Thompson Chambers. On June 20 1920, she married Leon R. Flaugh at Durango, Colo. A housewife, she affiliated with the Methodist Church. She had resided in the area for one and a half years. Surviving are her husband of the family home, and a sister Korleen Mason of Farmington, Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Lee and Oviett Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. John Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday prior to services at the Mortuary 103 E. Ute - Farmington N.M.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 9, 1970) Susie Julia (Walker) Ford. Twas almost sunrise Friday April 3rd, when death came peacefully to Susie Julia Walker Ford. For the past two weeks she had been confined to Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado, and though she had lived more that 90 years, her bright spark of youthful heart shown thru and spread sunshine to everyone. She was born in Grundy County Iowa, September 1, 1879, daughter of Thomas J. Walker and Emma Powers Walker. In Iowa and later in Missouri in a frontier home, she showed her ambition and determination for education by graduating from high school in Neosha, Mo., then qualifying for a teaching certificate. In August 1902 she was invited west by George F. Ford, who later became her father-in-law, to teach school at Dyke, Colo. Here she met Ralph Ford and wedding bells rang for them the 5th of April 1905, when they were married at Pagosa Springs by the Rev. J. Q. Vermillion. They began their married life on a ranch on the Piedra river. To this union were born four children, two sons, Leo who died in Infancy and Ernest who died in 1928, preceded her in death, two of the children are still living, a son, Thomas R. Ford of Piedra, who has made home and life for his mother for many years, and a daughter, Mrs. Otto (Barney) Schoser of Durango. Susie's husband passed away in 1920 leaving her the full responsibility of rearing the children. She endured the privations of that early day and with perseverance in returning to the teaching profession, gave her family many opportunities including education. Nearing the end of the trail of life, it was a dream come true when she and Thomas moved back to the old home ranch on the Piedra to live. Susie's contributions to Archuleta County have been many, a life long service of teaching in many schools, from the very least to do with in a woodshed on Yellow Jacket to the more modern day classroom. She served as county superintendent of schools a few years, clerk of the draft board and participated in all civic activities. Among her joys was membership in the Rebekah Lodge No. 134. Here too, she served her fellowmen with devotion and honor to all. In later years when the Piedra Grange was organized she participated wholeheartedly in all their functions. To know her was to admire her and love her. She has touched the lives of many and all have greatly benefited from her compassionate concern and personal interest. The fullness of her life and her enduring values will stand down thru the years in honor to her memory.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 15, 1952) Malinda M. Flaugh, widow of Rudy Flaough, passed away at her home in San Diego, California on July 29th, 1952. She was born in Pennsylvania October 22, 1862 and had almost reached the advanced age of 4 score and 10 years. Mrs. Flaugh was one of Colorado's pioneers, having come as a bride to Pagos Springs in 1888 where she resided until she moved to San Diego. She and her husband homesteaded the ranch now owned by Woodrow Dunlap, later purchasing the present Earl Adams ranch and living there until 1907. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Leon Montroy. She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter, Emma C. Jones, one granddaughter, Anna Belle Alvord. A son Lloyd preceded her in death in 1920.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 12, 1960) Fred Flaugh. son of Andrew and Roxana Flaugh was born at Erie, Pennsylvania on December 28 1871, and passed away on May 1, 1960. Mr. Flaugh had spent most of his life in and near Pagosa Springs, having come here when about 14 years of age. He had been a rancher over the years and was living in retirement at Cortez, Colo. at the time of his death on May 1, 1960. On December 29, 1897, Fred Flaugh was united in marriage at Pagosa Springs Colo., to Clara Parker Flaugh. To this union were born; a son William Fred who resides at Glenallen, Calif.; three daughters, Lucy Flaugh of Pueblo; Thelma Brewer of Arcadia, Calif., and Stella Clay of Mesa, Colo. Mrs. Flaugh preceded her husband in death in 1936. Mr Flaugh was a charter member of the local Odd Fellows Lodge and had been active in its work over many years. He served as Town Marshall for 10 years one time and again for 5 years. In addition to his immediate family, Mr. Flaugh is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 16, 1969) Orrin Ford . It is with sadness we pay our last tribute to Orrin Ford who passed away Tuesday, Jan 14, 1969 at the home of his daugher and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hurt of the Florida Mesa near Durango. He was honored and respected by all who knew him, a pioneer of Archuleta County. He was born August 26, 1887, in Redbird, Holt Co., Nebraska. There in Nebraska and Oklahoma he lived with his parents George and Virginia Ford, until the age of 11. His parents were traveling west as pioneers with the growth of this great nation and their long journey ended when they settled on Devil Creek near Pagosa Springs. Here among the hardships of the frontier days with his two brothers and one sister, May Nelson, who still survives and resides in Bayfield, Colorado, he grew to manhood. He met and courted Mildred Davis, also a lifetime pioneer of the Devil Creek area. On January 4, 1913, they were married. To this union were born five children, with four still living; Mrs. Worthe Crouse of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Oliver Hurt of Durango, Colo.; Mr. Roy Ford of Chemult, Ore., and Mrs. Charles Morris of Salt Lake City, Utah, in addition there are eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Orrin and Mildred have resided in their home on the corner of Lewis and 2nd St. in Pagosa Springs for the past 38 years. They have been dedicated to their family, neighbors and community. Orrin's contributions to the community have been many, but most outstanding was the lifelong service as a volunteer fireman. July 15, 1968, he was honored by the San Luis Valley Fireman's Association for over 50 years of unpaid service to his community. In addition to this he served several years in the Durango Fire Dept. He has suffered an extended illness since early in the fall of 1968. His passing will touch the hearts of many and his memory will live on! The services will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 1969, 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs with the Rev. J. C. Wood officiating. It is the request of the family that no flowers be sent. All remembrances are to be given to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Interment will be in Hill Top Cemetery.

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( The Pagosa Springs Sun August 31, 1934) Roxana Woodard Flaugh , was born February 14 1840, at Toledo, Ohio and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Best, in Los Angeles, Calif., on August 27 1934, at the age of 85 years and 6 months. Just three days before her death she suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which she never rallied. The remains are being returned to Pagosa Springs for burial and funeral services, which will be held at the M. E. Church in this city Sunday, Sept 2nd. in 1868, at Meadville, Pennsylvania she was united in marriage to Mr. Andrew J. Flaugh and moved to Pagosa Springs in 1887, making her home in this section until 1905, when she moved with her family to La Plata, New Mexico, where she resided until the death of her husband in 1914. Since that time she had made her home with her children at Aztec, Pagosa Springs and Los Angeles. She was the mother of nine children, four of whom still survive; Fred Flaugh of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Belle Macht of Pagosa Springs, Von Flaugh of Aztec, New Mexico and Mrs. Pearl Best of Los Angeles, California. In addition to the above survivors left to mourn her passing are fourteen grandchildren and nine great grand children. Grandmother Flaugh, as she had come to be known, was a woman of sterling character. She was a lifelong Methodist and a charter member of the church of Pagosa Springs. With her passing there is probably only one charter member surviving. She was not only a loving mother, but was likewise a mother beloved in her old age and feebleness, she did not lact the loving care of her children. With her passing Heaven is richer and earth is poorer. - Contributed.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 4, 1931) Simon F. Flaugh, 79 passed away suddenly Monday night at the home of his youngest son, James Flaugh at the Sullenberger ranch near Sunetha, following a heart attack, tho he had been in ill health for several years past. He was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer of Archuleta County. He first came to Colorado in 1884 and had resided continuously in this county since that time, the greater portion of his residence being spent on the lower Blanco. He had attained the age of 79 years and 5 months. His wife, Mrs. Ida Flaugh, died at Pagosa Springs eleven years ago, and he is survived by five sons and two daughters, as follows; Ernest Flaugh of Cambridge Springs, Pa., Orval Flaugh of Arizona, Tom, Leon and James Flaugh of Pagosa Springs. Mrs. Urban S. Chambers of Arizona and Mrs. Earl Parmenter of Pagosa Junction.S Funeral

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