(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 20, 1934) Edward J. Jones. A useful life of 73 years was terminated Tuesday evening with the death of Edward J. Jones, who for the past 10 months has made his home in Durango, where his son, Evan I. Jones of the Co-operative Marketing association, lives. He was a retired stone cutter, having come to this country from Liverpool, England, the place of his birth. He resided in Allison before coming to Durango, says the Durango News. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Mrs. Almeda Jones, are three sons, Robert A. of Allison, Edward F. of Scottsbluff, Nebr., and Evan I. of Durango; two daughters, Myrtle Longacre, Fort Morgan and Nellie Engles, Harrisburg, Nebr.; one sister, Laura Hinman of Liverpool and 17 grand children. Funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock form the Presbyterian church at Allison, with the Rev. Paul M. Bourns officiating. Interment will be made in the Allison Cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 13, 1939) Sherman Jones. Word comes to Mrs. Leon Flaugh via letter from Mrs. Harry Hayden telling of the death of Sherman Jones, whose funeral was held in West Los Angeles Calif., on December 23. Mr. Jones was at one time a resident and merchant of Pagosa Spring, leaving here in 1918.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 16, 1926) Mrs. Mary F. Johnson, wife of Louis Johnson, D.&R.G.W. railroad engineer, passed away suddenly at her home in Durango about 10:00 o'clock Monday morning. Though she had been ill for some years, her death was unexpected. She experienced an attack Sunday from which she rallied and felt better the following morning, She was lying down resting when her heart failed her and she passed quietly away. She was born in Conejos on June 23, 1875, and had attained the age of 51 years. She was the second daughter of Simon and Mary L. Stonebarger and moved with her parents to Pagosa Springs in 1877, later moving to Chama. She was united in marriage at Chama to Mr. Louis Johnson, who survives her. After living at Chama for several years, they moved to Durango where they since resided. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Lucy Pryor, both of Durango. In addition she leaves one adopted daughter, Mrs. Donald Bennett of Alamosa, Three grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. Mary L. Stonebarger, late of Pagosa Springs but who moved to Durango a month ago to make her home with her daughter; two sisters, Mrs Katie Burt of Pagosa Springs and Mrs Jessie Sisson, also of Pagosa Springs but at present at the road camp on Cumbres highway; two brothers, Simeon Stonebarger of Collbran, Colo., and Joseph S. Stonbebarger of Pendleton, N.M.; sever nieces and nephews including - Mrs. Florence Teeson, Mrs. Herbert Profitt, George and Effe Teters, Louise Burt, Harry, Millie and Herman Sisson, all ofPagosa Springs. Archie Teters of Canada, and Mrs Eva Stanturf of Tapleftoes, N.M. Funeral services took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Mortuary in Durango, and was one of the largest held in that city in years. Rev. J. H. McQuery of the Baptist church preached the sermon, while at Greenmount cemetery, where the remains were interred the services were in charge of the Eastern Star chapter, of which she had been an active and loyal member for many years. The beautiful lavender and gold casket banked with a profusion of flowers gave mute evidence of the love and esteem in which the deceased was held. Mesdames Burt, Profit and Teeson motored to Durango for Pagosa Springs to attend the funeral.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 27, 1945) Roy Johnston passed away on early Sunday morning, July 22nd after several months illness, at the home of Mrs. Lucy Turner, his former employer. Mr. Johnston, was bon June 27, 1875 in Lincoln, Ill., and homesteaded in Kansas. All of his life was spent in stock raising and ranching. His wife died in June, 1938, and his daughter, Mrs. John Steele of Limon, Colorado and two sisters, Mrs. Mertie Lantz of Phillipsburg, Kan., and Mrs. Clara Barnes of Cayucas, Calif., survive him. The remains were sent to Sharon Springs Kansas for funeral services and the deceased was laid to rest beside his wife in the family plot there. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Dunn left Sunday to be present for the last rites.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 31, 1947) J. B. Joy, Pioneer businessman of Pagosa Springs, died in Mercy Hospital in Durango Friday after a short illness. Funeral services were held in Pagosa Springs from the Methodist Community Church Monday afternoon at 1:30 with the Ref J. Denton Simms of Albuquerque officiating. Graveside services were conducted by members of the Masonic Lodge. Pallbearers were George Alley, W. W. Olson, Wilbur Vorhies. Lee Cox, W. H. Diestlekamp and Ray Macht. Honorary pallbearers were David Hersch, Will Macht, Judge J. T. Martinez, Ernest E. Smith, Louis Padilla, C. E. Dunagan. Evert L. Dunagan and J. O. Sisson. Survivors are Mrs. Joy, his wife and three daughters, Betty Martinez and Mrs. Jeroldine Freeman, both of Herlong, Calif., and Mrs. Mable Morgan of Parkville, Mo.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 10, 1980) Mrs. Ruth M. James, 83 died April 2, 1980 in Yakima, Washington, Mrs. James was born in Leighton, Iowa the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Allen Nossaman. She spent her childhood days in Pagosa Springs, Colorado where her father was the local Doctor, Ruth became a nurse and lived in Arizona for some time before moving th Yakima in 1965. Mrs. Ruth James was a member of Eastern Star, Nazareth White Shrine of Jerusalem and the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Lucille) Lunsford, Mrs. Larry (Barbara Lopez both of Tucson, Arizona, Mrs. Ed (Jean) Rogers of Sun Lakes, Arizona and one son Allen Peterson of Denver; one sister Mrs. Helen Coppinger of Paradise Valley, California. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted April 7, 1980 at Yakima, Washington.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 16, 1972) Millie James. Durango - Funeral services for Millie James, 84, of Mancos were held Saturday in Cortez where she was buried. Mrs. James died Wednesday at the home of her daughter in Pagosa Springs. She was born Jan. 17, 1888 in the Pine River Valley, Her parents came to the valley in a covered wagon and homesteaded north of Bayfield, Her girlhood was spent in Pagosa Springs where her father was sheriff of Archuleta County. Later they returned to Bayfield where she married Samuel James in 1904. They had eight children, She was preceded in death by her husband in 1963, and two chokren, Carl who died in World War II and an infant son. She is survived by four daughters, Effie Corthuis, Denver, Martha Montgomery, Pagosa Springs; Lorraine Wiser, Sanders, Ariz.; and Eloise Turner, Durango: two sons, Calvin James, Delta and Alvin James, Albuquerque; a sister Effie Higgins, Durango and a brother, Jesse Palmer, Bayfield. Fifteen grand children and 32 great grandchildren also survive. - Durango Herald.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 12, 1948) Jacob Jacobson, longtime resident of the community, and one of the best known figures in Archuleta County died here Tuesday night. Jacobson whose trailing moustaches were almost a trademark was a pensioner. He was discovered dead on the steps to his cabin at Lynn's. The keys to his home were lying there as if he succumbed just as he tried to open his door. Jacobson's family came to Pagosa in 1898 and except for a couple of short excursions to nearby towns, "Yak" Jacobson never left the community. He was 66 years old. His health had been failing for several years, friends said and a heart attack probably was responsible for his death. Jacobson was an earlier day deputy sheriff, was one of the outstanding rifle shots in the country. Jacobson is survived by a sister, Mrs. Emma Lamonde of Espanola, N.M. and a brother, Olaf Jacobson of San Diego, His nephew, Earl L. Lattin is county treasurer and a Niece, Mrs. Loren Snook, also survives. Funeral services are to be held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Methodist Community Church.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 23, 1964) Olaf Jacobson. Funeral services were held in San Bernardino, California, for Olaf Jacobson, longtime resident of Pagosa Springs on April 15, he died April 12. Mr. Jacobson was an early homesteader in O'Neal Park and had resided in California since 1934. Olaf Jacobson was born in Fort Scott, Kansas October 24, 1883. He came to Pagosa Springs in a covered wagon with his parents, three sisters and a brother in 1898. He was married to Agnes Jacobson in 1910 and to this union were born three daughters who survive and who are: Jewel Walton, Ignacio, Colo. Ione Connolly, San Bernardino, Calif. and Shirley Brooks, Phoenix Arizona. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma LeMonda, of Bernalillo, N.M., as well as 9 grand children and 45 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Trina Jacobson and Tilda Lattin, and by one brother, Jacob (Yok) Jacobson.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 3, 1937) Catrine M. Jacobson, daughter of Jacob Jacobson and Marne Callesen, was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, January 21, 1886. She died at Pagosa Springs, Colorado November 29th 1937. She had been severely burned last Saturday and the injuries were so bad that she could not be saved although all possible was done for her. Miss Jacobson came with her parents and other children to Pagosa Springs in 1900 and has resided here ever since that time. Her parents preceded her death some time ago and she had bee the keeper of the home and had taken care of her niece, Evelyn Lattin. She was of a quiet reserved disposition but when she was younger he was a regular attendant at the Methodist Church. She was always anxious that the children in her home should be present for the training in the Sunday School. Those who knew Miss Jacobson best speak very highly of her faithfulness to the duties she presumed. Her work outside of the house was as a seamstress. She leaves to mourn her untimely death two brothers, Jacob and Olie, both of Pagosa Springs a sister_________ cut off_.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 24, 1936) Andrew William Joy, was born July 18th 1890 at Burlington Junction, Missouri. He attended school at Chillicothe and Kansas City Missouri. In 1908 he moved with his parents to Colorado where he ahs since made his home. He served in the World War as a radio opinstructor at Kelly Field, Texas. He was married to Josephine Case on Jan. 31st, 1921 at Buena Vista Colo., He then moved with his family to Denver. In 1924 they came to Pagosa Springs, where he has been manager of J. B. Joy and Sun grocery store. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, the Elks lodge, past vice commander of the American Legion, Lester Mullins post, secretary of the County central committee, member of town board, the chamber of commerce and chief of the volunteer fire department. He passed away Wednesday morning July 15th at Albuquerque, New Mexico after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Joy, his son Don Joy, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Joy and three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Owen, of Burlington, Juction, Mo., Mrs Jeroldene Freeman of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Martinez of Pagosa Springs, also his aged grandmother, Brs. S. E. Livengood of E,mo, Missouri, also a small grand son, Martin Andrew Joy. It wa with deep regret that the people at this community learned of the death of one of its most well known and respected citizens. Wednesday morning July 15th, as he had been very ill for several months, his demise was not unexpected. In October of last year he underwent a very serious operation after which he was home for a few weeks in December and January, but again he entered the hospital in Denver, later going to the government hospital in Albuquerque in which institution he passed away. His near relatives were with him to the last, especially his faithful wife, who seldom left his side, and his father whose only thought was for the hope of his recovery. The body was brought to Pagosa Springs on Thursday and was viewed by many friends at the home residence on Friday forenoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Q. Vermillion an old time friend of the family at the Methodist community church. By request Harvy Catchpole san "The Rosary" and Roy Marsh, "My work is Done." Masonic services were held over the casket at the cemetery where interment was made. The funeral was one of the largest attended in the county as "Andy's" friends wre counted by his acquaintances. The floral offering were most beautiful and abundant.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Jun 7, 1960) Philip Ray Johnson was born in Marlboro, Vermont, October 14, 1892 and passed away May 31, 1960, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. following a long illness. At the age of five he and his family moved to Kansas, where they resided until 1910, when they came to Pagosa Springs. After homesteading for a time, he served in World War I, and was overseas from 1917 to 1919. In 1920, he was elected to the office of Archuleta County Clerk, holding this position until 1941, and again from 1948 to 1956; after which he served as County Judge until January 1958, when he resigned because of ill health. He also held the position of Clerk of the District Court for many years and was local postmaster for a year. During World War II, he and his family resided in Denver, where he was engaged in defense work. In 1923 he was united in marriage to Helen Krhanek, and to this union were born three children: two daughters, Norma Rae Johnson and Mrs. Phillis Gibson; and one son, Elton, who survive him. Also surviving are one grandson, Scott Gibson; one brother, Charles Johnson and four nieces. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Methodist Community Church and served on the church board for many years. He was a member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows, Masonic Lodge No. 114, American Legion and served on the school board for 11 years as well as actively participating in civic organizations. Mr. Johnson was a devoted husband and father, and his friends were numbered by those who knew him. Funeral services were conducted last Friday from the Methodist Church with the Rev. Elmet J. O'Brien officiating . Interment was in Hilltop cemetery. Graveside services conduced by Pagosa Lodge No. __.

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