(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 19, 1973) John Everette Walker, 96, died at the Eventide Nursing Home in Durango April 8. Walker was born in Georgia City Mo., December 18, 1876, and came to Colorado with his father in 1898. Early in life he got a working knowledge of mining and farming in the Navajo and Blanco Basins; saw milling on the Sunetha Flats near Pagosa Spring; surveying on the railroad line between Pagosa Junction and Pagosa Springs. and sheep raising in the Pagosa Springs and Aztec, New Mexico areas during the years of sheep and cattlemen's feuds. In 1903 Walker and his wife, the former Winifred Alice Richmond, moved to Arboles, Colo., where Walker was a farmer. He was county Commissioner, postmaster, and member of the school board. He frequently served as interpreter and counselor for the Spanish speaking people of the area He Surveyed the first road from Arboles up the Piedra river and Stollsteimer Creek to Highway 160. After Mrs. Walker's death in 1953, Walker married Jettie Currs of Pagosa Springs, They made their home in Mancos in 1961. Survivors are Walker's wife, Jettie C. Walker of Pagosa Springs; a son James E. Walker of Arboles; two daughters, Dorothy Clements of La Jara, Colo. and Lottie Reddert of Mancos; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lynn George; eight grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. April 11 at the Allison Presbyterian Church in Allison with the Rev. John Chendo of Bayfield officiating. Burial was in the Allison-Tiffany Cemetery in Allison. John Walker was one of the true pioneer of Archuleta County. He left his mark upon this part of the country and his accomplishments will always be a part of the local history. John E. Walker was highly regarded by his friends, his neighbors, and his associates. Thus the number of early day residents has swindled by one and there are few left that lived in the early history of Archuleta County.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 11, 1958) Wade Armstrong Warr. Another of Archuleta County's pioneer residents passed away with the death on Tuesday, Dec. 9, of Wade Armstrong Warr. Mr. Warr was in a Durango hospital at the time of his death, which came unexpectedly. It was caused by complications from silicosis which Mr. Warr contracted while working in the early-day mines. Wade Warr was born Sept 25, 1883 at Del Norte, Colo., to Mr. and Mrs. William Warr. He grew to early manhood there and in 1898 as a young man, went to the boom town of Creede where he worked in the mines. In 1900, he came to Archuleta County and for the next few years lived on and operated the Warr Homestead This homestead is now the Wally Thomas ranch and knows as the Turkey Creek ranch. In 1908 Wade went to work for the newly organized U. S. Forest Service and helped build many of the present trials in the East Fork of the San Juan and the Weminuche area. In 1910 he made a trip to Del Norte and was united in marriage with Ella Robarn, who survives him. They lived at Pagosa Springs until about 1915 when they moved to Del Norte. From then until 1931 Mr. Warr spent his time working in the mines at Creede, Summitville and other mining camps. He also did some prospecting. The Warr Family in 1931 returned to Pagosa Springs and since that time he had been engaged in ranch work of one king and another along with some mining ventures. He was very familiar with this county and had a deep knowledge of the early days in the San Juans. He is survived by his wife, Ella; two sons, Donald and August, both of Pagosa Springs; three daughters, Frances Jones and Joyce Steele of Durango; and Frieda Harlan of California; and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Harris of Pagosa Springs. In addition there are 13 grand children and innumerable friends to mourn his passing. Services will be held from the Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon of this week. Arrangements are in charge of the Hood Mortuary and interment will be in the local cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 9, 1964) Mrs. Pearl (McComas) Webb passed away in Mesa, Arizona, on January 7. She was a long time resident of Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs and very well known throughout the San Juan Basin. Mrs. Webb was spending the winter in Arizona, but had been here most of the summer. Memorial services fro her wer held in Mesa, Arizona, at 7 p.m. last night and funeral services for Mrs. Webb will conducted from the Methodist Church here on Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wood officiating. Services in Mesa were conducted by the Rev. Hughs, who was a former Pagosa minister. Mrs. Rachel Tishner played the organ at this memorial service. The Rebekah Lodge will conduct services at the funeral here. Mrs. Webb was very active in the Rebekah Lodge and had been a member for many years. She took a prominent part in the activities of that organization. She also took a very active part in politics and served as vice-chairman of the local Democratic organization for several years. She was born in Metz, Mo., April 27, 1876, and came to Colorado at an early age,. Pagosa Springs had been her home since early days and she was a pioneer of this section. She was preceded in death by a son, Claude and a daughter, Cleda Marshall. She is survived by a son, Elmo Lowell, of Ganado, Arizona, several grand children and other relatives. Her passing will be mourned by many who know her as a friend, and active member of the Rebekah Lodge and a worker in the Democratic party. She was well acquainted with many prominent Democrats, including former governors, state senators and re[resentatives.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 20, 1975) Susie Leora (Dunger) Williams. A long time resident of this area, Susie Leora Williams, passed away March 9 a a rest home in Bayfield. She has been a life long resident of this county. Susie Leora Dunger was born June 3, 1900 at Chromo, Colo. She was united in marriage with Ralph Williams in 1923. He preceded her in death, passing away in 1936. Survivors include a son, Charles of Hattesburg, Miss.; sister Eva Dunger of Marvel, Colo. and Mary Ottaway of Black Canyon City, Ariz.; a niece, Margie Wilson; nephews Dally Dunger and Norman Ottaway, and a niece Neoma Dunger. Funeral services were held from the Community Methodist Church March 13 at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Hilltop cemetery and the Rev J. C. Wood officiated. Arrangements were by the Lynch Funeral Home.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 27, 1975) Bernice Lee Walton, 67, of Allison passed away February 22 in a Farmington, N.M. hospital. Services were held in Gurango on Tuesday of this week with interment in the Pagosa Springs cemetery following. He had been a resident of Allison since 1944 and operated Walton's Repair shop there. He was married in Pagosa Shrings in 1929. Survivors include his wife, Jewell; two sons, Donald of Durango and Bernice Wayne of Allison; one daughter, Margie Stevens of Farmington; three brothers, Eddie, Lawrence and Johnny, all of Springfield, Mo.; six sisters, Virginia Neesa of Springfield, Mo., Ruth Weible and Aubrey Frosy of Salina, Kansas, June Hoppwod and Nellie Newman of Amarillo, Tex.; and Ethel Eichenour of Gransville, Idaho. There are also six grandchildren surviving. Funeral services were conducted by a Farmington mortuary with the Rev. John Snapp of the First Baptist Church in Durango officiating.

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(Pagosa Springs June 19, 1890) John Williams died last Sunday morning at the residence of J.C. Bell, or consumption. Mr. Williams arrived at the Springs last summer in very delicate health, and the county soon had to provide for him as he had but very little means. He came from Wagon Wheel Gap and has no known relations. his age was 32 years. His remains were interred in the Pagosa Springs cemetery on Sunday Afternoon.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 1926) James Hill Walker. It is with exceeding regret that we chronicle the death in a Durango hospital early last Saturday morning of James H. Walker of Arboles, pioneer resident of Archuleta county, veteran of the Civil War and father of County Commissioner John e. Walker. Both Mr. Walker and his wife were taken ill with influenza at their Arboles home about three weeks ago, and were removed Durango for hospital care. Mrs. Walker contracted Pneumonia and died on April 1st, as noted in these columns last week. Her husband was making a splendid recovery from the influenza, but early last week became afflicted with erysipelas. He appeared to be recovering from this until Friday of last week, when a sudden turn for the worse ended his useful life at 4:35 Saturday morning. Rev. G. G. Hatcher, pastor of the M. E. church of Pagosa Springs and old time friend of the deceased was summoned Saturday to Allison, where on Sunday he conducted the funeral services of his friend in the Allison church. Interment following in the Allison cemetery, where his wife was laid tenderly away a few days before. The church was filled with friends and neighbors, attesting to the love and respect held for this venerable citizen. James Hill Walker was born on June 3, 1842 in Lynn county Iowa and died April 10 1926, at Durango, Colorado, aged 83 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was the son of John B. and Anna M. Walker and was one of seven children, surviving three sisters and three brothers. Two of his brothers, J. M. Walker of Alvarado, Texas and J. _. Walker of Los Angeles California, survive him. Mr. Walker enlisted in the infantry from Iowa and served with the Union in the Civil War. He was a member of the GAR, belonging to Gen. Ed Hatch post of Pagosa Springs, there now being only four remaining members of said post. Shortly after the Civil War he moved to Jasper county, Missouri, and in October 1870 was married to Miss Elizabeth Comstock, who died in November 1880. Their children were Flora, born in December 1874, and died in November ____ and John E. Walker, who now lives at Arboles. Mr. Walker lived in Jasper county until 1884, whe with his brother Jasper, he came to Colorado, spending two summers and one winter at Del Norte, Summitville and at the Bond mining camp near Chromo Colorado. In the fall of 1886 they went back to Missouri, returning the next spring to Chama, New Mexico with their brother Henry and family. Since that time he spent most of his time in Archuleta county, where he took up a homestead and made a home for his daughter and son. The daughter, Flora, Kept house for him until her marriage to James E. McGuire. In April 1913, Mr. Walker was married to Elizabeth Murphy, who preceded him in death but nine days, she dying April 1st and he on April 10th. With his passing Archuleta County loses one of its most highly respected citizens. A kind and loving husband and father, good neighbor and friend of every acquaintance. He will be greatly missed in the community where he had so long made his home.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 6, 1941) Mary Jane (Graves) Wood. Mrs. Iola McCoy was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of her mother, Mrs. Mary J. Wood, on Sunday morning, June 1, at the home of her son Charles Wood, in Cedar Hill, N. M. Mrs wood had planned to visit her daughter here this week, and she not been ill. Born Mary Jane Graves, in Colfax County, N.M. on August 18, 1877, whe married the late Charles H. |Wood on Dec. 25, 1892 at Cedar Hill where she has made her home ever since. Her husband preceded her in death 13 years ago. Surviving her are her five children, Charles Wood of Cedar Hill, Jim of Falfa, Gene of Greeley, Mrs. Iola McCoy of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs. Ella Smith of Farmington, N.M.; one sister, Mrs. Tilda Taylor of Idaho, 23 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church of Aztec, N.M. and interment was made at the Aztec Cemetery. Mrs. Iola McCoy and her daughter Genie, Mrs. Laura Kingsley, a grand daughter, and her two children of Pagosa Springs, were present at the services.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 7, 1927) Gladwyn "Gladdie" Walker. Word was received in Pagosa Springs this morning of the death last evening of Gladwyn Walker of this city, who passed away at the state hospital at Pueblo, after almost a year's serious illness from paralysis. His mental condition became such a few months ago that while a patient in a Durango hospital he was committed to the state hospital at Pueblo and an conservator of his estate, Ray W. Smith, was appointed. The remains will reach Pagosa Springs tomorrow night and funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Hatcher chapel, with Rev. G. S. Hatcher of the M. E. Church in charge. Interment will follow at Hilltop cemetery beside his late parents. Gladwyn Walker was born at Pagosa Springs in 1883 and his coosest friends belive the date to have been August 12th, making him 43 years and about 6 months old. He was the only son and child of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Walker, prominent and respected pioneers of Archuleta county. Mr. Walker passed away at Pagosa Springs in 1915, also from paralysis, while Mrs. Walker died here two years ago. They were amont the first settlers of the county. The original homestead being the present C. A. McCartney ranch, just east of Pagosa Springs. Though never in robust health, "Gladdie," as he was known to almost everyone did not become seriously ill until last spring when he was stricken with paralysis . In the hopes of effecting a recovery or relief for the unfortunate man, he was taken to a Durango hospital for treatment, but owing to the change in his mental state, it was deemed best to send him to the state hospital. Another stroke of paralysis caused his death at that institution last evening. Gladdie's home had always bee at the place of his birth, though he temporarily resided at Durango and Silverton at different periods, His school life was spent at Pagosa Springs and Fort Worth, Texas. Gladdie was a congenial likeable fellow and had a host of friends in this community who will join with us in extending regrets of his untimely demise. No relatives reside in this section, but he leaves an aunt, Mrs. Emma Gibbs of Frisco, Texas , whom he desires to receive the residue of his estate.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 21, 1960) Mrs. Rosa D. Willis, passed away at the home of her son, _ L. Willis of Silverton at eight o'clock Friday, July 15, after a months illness. Mrs Willis was born Rosa ___nweg in North Platte, Neb., nearly 76 years ago, she attended the Colorado State Teachers college at Greeley and it is believed that her first teaching job was the Hay Gulch School near Hesprus. Her life was spent in the San Juan Basin, thereafter. |For the next twenty years she taught the upper Piedra school near Pagosa Springs and considered Pagosa Springs her home. She is survived by four sons and one daughter, David o Willis, whereabouts unknown, Hugo ___ Willis of Silverton, Robert W. Willis of Gateway, Colo., and _ W. Millis of Cody Wyo., and ____ M. Martin of Durango. Also, one half sister, Edith Douglas of Seattle, Washg., and numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Willis who died may 14, 1956. Funeral services were held in Silverton this week.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September 26, 1925) Mrs. Rosa V. (Shelton) Walker, one of our most respected residents and one of the few remaining pioneer women of Archuleta county, passed away Saturday afternoon at her home just east of the Pagosa Spring Corporate limits after an extended illness from arterial trouble of long standing. She had not been considered seriously ill, however, excepting during the two weeks just preceding her death. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, the sermon being preached by Rev. J. Q. Vermillion, who had officiated at the funeral of her husband nine years ago. Interment followed at the side of her husband in the Odd Fellows plot at Hilltop cemetery. Rosa V. Shelton was born in Virginia on March 20, 1844, and had attained the age of 81 years and 3 months at the time of her death. She was married in Missouri in 1876 to mr. E.T. Walker, former captain in the Confederate Army and her childhood sweetheart. Two sons were born to this union, one dying in infancy at Pagosa Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Walker came to Archuleta County in 1879, being among the first settlers of the county. Mr. Walker was not only instrumental in bringing the first sawmill to this section, in which business he was engaged for some years, but also was one of the first to acquire ranch land and engage in stock raising, the homestead just east of town being the family residence until a few years ago. Later a small tract was secured between town and their former ranch property, which has since remained the family home. Mr. Walker passed away in 1916 while temporarily at Farmington for the benefit of his health, and was buried at Pagosa Springs. He was long identified with his progress of this county and took an active part in its political life. There never was a doubt where "E. T." stood on any question. Deceased embodied all that is typified by the term, Christian woman. Incidentally, she was one of the seven organizers of the M. E. Church in Pagosa Springs in 1892. A splendid wife, devoted mother and good neighbor, her place cannot be filled in the hearts of her son and her intimate friends. To the surviving son, Gladwyn, the deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 1, 1959) John W. Webb, one of the long time residents of the area, passed away Sunday after a brief illness. He was in a Durango hospital at the time of his death. Mr. Webb was almost 81 years of age at the time of his death. He was born in Creighton, Mo. on December 23, 1878 to George W. and Frances Webb, John was raised by his grandmother at Geneva, Nebraska, At the age of nineteen he and his father started to Colorado by covered wagon. After a stop of several months in the vicinity of Florence, Colo. they came on to Pagosa Springs. Mr. Webb recalled the day of their arrival as the day the foundation for what is now the big Hersch Merc. building was started. He worked as a freighter and in the sawmill camps for some years. He also proved up on a homestead in the Upper Piedra region and that was his home for 54 years. On September 2, 1905 he married Addie Boles, who preceded him in death in 1951. No children were born to this union but Addies son, Ted, still survives. On November 1, 1953, Mr. Webb married Mrs. Pearl McComas, who survives him. Since that time the couple has lived in Pagosa Springs or at the ranch. At the time of his death Mr. Webb was an active member of the Cattleman's Association, the local Odd Fellow lodge and the Community Methodist Church. He had been in rather poor health the past year and had not been as active a theretofore. The only survivors are his widow, and two stepsons, Ted Webb and Elmo Lowell. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon of this week from the Methodist Church with the IOOF taking part. Burial was in the local cemetery. Mr. Webb was well and favorably known in this region and was one of the men who helped settle and civilize this country. He was respected as a good neighbor and was a hard worker, both for himself and civic enterprises.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 4, 1962) Ella (Robran) Warr, a longtime resident of Pagosa Springs passed away in Durango last Friday after an illness of about two years, Mrs. Warr had been a resident of Pagosa Springs for more than 30 years and was well and favorably known to practically everyone. Ella Robran was born November 30, 1885, at Del Norte, Colorado. This was her home until about 1910 when she was united in marriage to Wade A. Warr at Del Norte. She was a graduate of Del Norte High school and the Warrs moved here to make their home shortly after their marriage. Her husband preceded her in death some years ago. Mrs. Warr is survived by three daughters, two sons, one sister and 13 grandchildren and a host of friends. The sister, Mrs. Mary Off, is a resident of Alamosa. Surviving children are Don Warr of Pagosa Springs, August W. Warr of Dove Creek, Mrs. Herdic Harlan of Fullerton, Calif.; Mrs Irva Steele of Durango, and Mrs. Frances Jones of Durango. During her illness, Mrs. Warr had made her home in Durango with her daughter, Mr.s Irva Steele. Duneral services were held on Monday, October 1, from the Pagosa Springs Methodist Church with the Rev Bechtel of Durango officiating. Interment was in Hilltop cemetery. Mrs. Warr was a true family woman, and a wonderful mother. She was respected and admired by all who knew her and her death is a loss to the community.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 5, 1948) Ralph B. Walker, age 77 passed away on Monday of this week at his home in Pagosa Springs. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon with the Lynch Mortuary in charge of the services. Mr. Walker, an old age pensioner, was born March 16, 1871 in Coverport, Ky. He was married to Mary Cochran, at Medicine Lodge Kans. Nov. 2, 1901 and tho this union were born three children. One son, Earl Walker of Corpus Christi Texas preceded him in death when he was killed in an auto accident last year. One daughter, Grace Williams of Udithes, Calif., one son, Miles of Reuben, Wash., and his wife, Mary Walker who is now lifing in California are left to mourn his passing. Mr. Walker came to Colorado in 1914 and spent most of the rest of his life working on ranches in this and Hinsdale counties.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 1, 1954) Mrs. Winifred Alice (Richmond) Walker, 72, wife of John E. Walker of Arboles died Thursday afternoon after a long illness. Born October 25, 1880 in Michigan. Mrs. Walker married in 1901 at Pagosa Junction and moved to Arboles in 1905. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lettie Reddert of Santa Cruz, Calif.; a son, James Walker of Arboles; a brother, Clyde Richmond of Grand Junction; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Another daughter, Mrs. Verna Clark died in 1951. Funeral services were held at the Allison Presbyterian church Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David M. McGonoughy officiating. Burial was in the Allison cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were A. H. Long, Morris Levey, Emmet Hott, Russell Shock, and A. D. Young. Active pallbearers were Mike Pargin, Clem Biggs, Callisto Luchini, Roy Brown, Roy Etheridge and Richard Swanemyr.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Mar 7, 1941) Annie Belle Wood was born in Cedar Hill New Mexico May 11, 1896, and passed away at a hospital in Farmington, New Mexico, March 1st 1941 at the age of 45 years 2 months and 10 days. Narly all of her life was spent at Cedar Hill and in 1917 she married James Andrew Wood. To this union six children were born, two preceding their mother in death. Thirteen years ago the family moved to Aztec and that has since been their home. Besides her husband, she leaves four children, who are Wilford of Dulce, N.M. Mrs Laura Kingsley of Pagosa Springs, and Hazel and Mary at home, in Aztec; her mother, Mrs. Mary wood of Cedar, two sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Iola McCoy of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs. Carl Smith of Farmington; Charles A. Wood of Cedar Hill, James W. Wood of Greeley; two grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 2nd at the Methodist Church in Aztec, and burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Beautiful floral tributes marked the esteem in which this good woman was held by her relatives and friends, as well as the beautiful songs, and the words of hope and faith of the minister. Mr. John Swanson, Mrs. Iola McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kingsley and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lewis of Pagosa Springs attended the funeral on Sunday.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 5, 1933) George G. White. We this week received the following notice of the death of a Colorado and Archuleta county pioneer, Mr. George G. White, who will be remembered by the old-timers of this county. George G. White, formerly of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, died at San Diego, California, April 22, 1933, at the age of 81. He was born at Bridgewater, Mass., March 22, 1852, and came to Colorado in 1876. After following mining for a few years, he met and married Miss Alice M. Stafford of Garnet, Kansas, at Pagosa Springs. They made their home for twenty years at the White ranch on the Blanco River. After the death of his wife in 1907, he moved to San Diego, California. He is survived by one brother, Frank H. White of Easton, Mass., a daughter, Mrs. Bertha E. Sorrenson, two sons, Bruce R. White and Roy R. White, and two grandchildren, George Sorrenson and Ruth White, all of San Diego, Calif.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun 15 March, 1907) Mrs. G. C. White. The Angel of Death had been hovering over the White home on Hermosa street for several days when at 2 o'clock this morning he summoned the devoted wife and mother, adding another to the list of those who have succumbed to dread pneumonia following measles. Mrs. White had lived in this section many years and was known by nearly everybody in this community and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves besides her husband three children, Roy, a forest ranger stationed near Rico, Miss Bertha and Bruce. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon if Roy gets here by that time, which he probably will, and will be in charge of the Odd Fellows and Rebeccas. Mr. White being a member of the first and Miss Bertha belonging to the latter.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 27, 1951) Fanny (Vanderzyl) Waldeck was born in Pella, Iowa on July 13, 1874. She was the daughter of Simon G. Vanderzyl and Magdelena Homer. She departed this life at the home of her sister, Madge Vanderzyl in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, July 12 1951, having attained the age of 76 years, 11 months and 29 days. Mrs. Waldek went to Colorado about forty five years ago, she made her home at Pagosa Springs where she engaged in the teaching of music, piano. It was there she met and married David Waldeck who had come to Colorado from Sheperdstown, West Va. They made their home on a ranch near Pagosa Springs, In December of 1933 Mr. Waldeck died and some time thereafter Mrs. Waldeck returned to Pagosa Springs where she lived until her health failed about two years ago. Early in 1951 she was brought to Des Moines, Iowa, to be cared for by her sister, Madge Vanderzyl, Her only son, David Waldeck of Venice, Calif. visited her for three days shortly before her death. Mrs. Waldeck joined the Second Reformed Church of Pella in her girlhood and transferred her membership to the Methodist Church of Pagosa Springs. She was of a sunny disposition always good humored. She made friends easily and kept them. She enjoyed her work as a teacher of music and when she became ill, looked forward to the time when she could resume her teaching. She is survived by her son, David Waldeck, of Venice, Calif., two grandchildren, Carol and Dickie, also 4 sisters and 3 brothers, namely Mrs. Mae Sterrenberg, Mrs. J. H. Van Vliet, both of Pella; Mrs. Bess Randall of Georgetwon, Colo. Madge of Des Moines, Paul, Simon and Raymond, all of Pella. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 14, 1951 at 2 p.m. from the Van Dyk Funeral Home with the Rev. E. H. Tanis officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. Pall bearers for her nephews - Pella Chronicle. Pella, Iowa.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Friday, September 30, 1____) Joseph Whitaker, the subject of this sketch, was a native of Davenport, Iowa and has been a resident of this county for a period of about fifteen years. He resided on a valuable ranch on the Navajo river and was one of the best citizens of this county. He was an upright man and a sincere Christian, Mr. Whitaker died on Tuesday at 9:10 a.m., and leaves a devoted wife and several children by a former wife. In 1892 he was elected a member of the board of county commissioners, in which capacity he served three years. In addition to this church relation he was connected with the AOUW. Deceased suffered for some time from a complication of diseases, but his friends here were not aware of his approaching death. The remains will probably be interred at Chromo today, as the relatives from Iowa are expected to arrive. Rev. J. S. Henry will hold funeral service at the church tomorrow at 2 o'clock p.m. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Sept 26 1957) Sarah Wieland. Bayfield has lost another pioneer in the passing away of Mrs. Sarah Wieland, who had spent 70 of her years in the Pine River Valley and Bayfield. She was 80 years old and leave three sons and a brother, Arman Fowler.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 3 1950) Mrs. C. F. Wood, passed away at 6:45 Tuesday evening, Dec. 31, at a local hospital, there she was receiving treatment for sinus infection. The deceased was very well known in Durango and La Plata county, having spent most of her life in this section. She was born at Sebatha, Kansas, on September 25, 1875, and moved to Colorado with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Strawn, when she was 10 years old. The family located at La Veta where they remained three years before moving to the Pine river section, where they took up a ranch in 1888. In 1892 she became the bride of W. H. Tinnin and this union were born seven children. On October 27, 1923, she was married to C. F. Wood of Durango, several years after Mr. Tinnin passed away, and since that time had made her home in Durango. Mrs. Wood was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Royal Neighbors - Durango Herald Democrat.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 22, 1979) Ethel Wright. Services for Mrs. Ethel Wright, 87, were held Wednesday, November 21st at 2:30 p.m. in Hood Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. Jack Matlock officiating, Burial will be in the Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, Colo. Mrs. Wright died Sunday, March 18, 1979 in a nursing home in Pueblo Colo. after a long illness. She was born on Nov. 28, 1891 in Waupacca, Wisconsin but moved to Colorado while a young girl. She was a resident of Pagosa Springs in the early forties and fifties. She was a resident of Pagosa Springs in the early forties and fifties, she and her husband then moved to Mancos, Colo. where they ran a ranch until retirement at which time they moved to Ignacio, Colo. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, John in February of 1973. She is survived by sons Norman, Harold, and Charles all of Ignacio area. By daughters Mrs. Marian Elwell of Rye, Colo. and Mrs. Maxine Kolz of Montrose, Colo. and Kenneth Briar of White City, Oregon, Foster daughters Mrs. Eleanor Medill of Pueblo, Colo. and Mrs. Nell Clark of Pagosa Springs, Colo. and by 25 grandchildren, 47 great grand children and 2 great-great grandchildren.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December, 1933) Davil L. Waldeck. After a years serious illness from secondary anemia and miners consumption, David L. Waldeck, old-time and respected resident of the San Juan Basin, passed away early Monday morning at his ranch home, a short distance northeast of Pagosa Springs. Funeral services were held at the family home Wednesday afternoon by Rev. S. M. Jarrett, pastor of the M. E. Community Church of Pagosa Springs, and were quite largely attended by neighbors and friends of the family. Leroy L. Marsh rendered two splendid vocal solos at the funeral, which was followed by interment at Hilltop cemetery in Pagosa Springs. Davil L. Waldeck was born at Shepherdstown, West Virginia, on the 6th of November, 1860, and passed away on December 4, 1933 aged 73 years and 28 days. At the age of 25 years he left the east and journeyed to California, later coming to Colorado and spending a part of his time in mining at Silverton and Leadville. About 35 years age he homesteaded on the Upper Piedra river, and later moved to Pagosa Springs, where he served as town marshal at different times. On October 1st 1911, he was united in marriage to Miss Fannie Vanderzyl and to this union was born one child, David, who is a Senior in the Pagosa Springs High School. Besides the widow and son, deceased is survived by one brother who resides in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He is a charter member of the Eagles' lodge of Silverton, and also a past member of the Odd Fellows lodge of Pagosa Springs, though not active because of his continued ill health. For the past 19 years he had lived on his ranch two miles northeast of Pagosa Springs. He was a great Lover of children and his nature was always quiet and unassuming - honest in all of his dealings and highly respected by all who knew him. Loving his home as he did, we can truthfully say: "A precious one from us is gone' "A voice we loved is still' "A place is vacant in our home,' "Which never can be filled."

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 9, 1916) Etheral Thomas "E. T" Walker After an illness of two years during which time he was practically bedfast, E. T. Walker, one of the old time residents of Archuleta county, passed away in Farmington Sunday morning, June 4th, whence he had gone a short time before in the interest of his health. While the sad news was not unexpected still the community was shocked to learn of the passing away of their friend and neighbor, who had lived and labored among them for so many years. Etheral Thomas Walker, was born in Bedford county, Va., June 13, 1844. He served in the Confederate army four years, came to West Va., in 1866, thence to Kansas the following year where he resided for several years. In 1875 he moved to Colorado and located in the San Juan Basin. The deceased was married to Rosa V. Shelton in 1876 in Missouri. To them were born two sons, George, who died in his second year, and Gladwyn, who resides in Pagosa Springs. In addition to his son the deceased leaves to mourn him, a wife, two brothers, one living in Virginia and the other in Red Mountain, Colo., and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Putnam of Pagosa Springs. The body was brought to Pagosa Springs and the funeral services occurred Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Walker home, in the presence of a large gathering of friends, Rev. J. Q. Vermillion conducting the services. Interment took place in Hilltop cemetery. In the passing of this pioneer of the county we lose a man of forceful character who invariably had the courage to declare his convictions. In addition to being a well informed and widely read man, Mr. Walker was a writer of ability having contributed many articles to the various papers in southwestern Colorado. The sympathy of the community, including this paper is extended to the bereaved family.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Deccember 7, 1951) Addie L. (Boles) Webb . Addie L. Boles was born in Evergreen, Colorado April 12, 1882. In 1903 she with her family moved to Archuleta County, near Dyke where she finished her education and later taught school two years at Bayfield. On Sept., 3, 1905, she married John W. Webb. This union was blessed with one son, Ted. The Webbs have operated their ranch on the Piedra for many years and were residing there at the time of Mrs. Webb's death, which came as a result of injured received in an auto accident. In 1943 she was received into the fellowship of the Community Methodist Church by transfer from the Christian Church of Denver. She was a member of the Official Board of the Church and was active in the other work of the church. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and was active in all civic affairs. She was granted her eternal reward on Saturday, December 1, 1951. She would have been 70 years old next April 12. Mrs. Webb leaves her husband, John and her only son, Ted to carry on the work begun. One sister, Lenna Oliver, survives in Denver. There are also many nieces and nephews to feel the loss and countless friends remain to remember. Funeral services were held on Wednesday of this week with arrangements in charge of the Lynch mortuary. Services were conducted by Re. Randall and burial was in the local cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 6, 1931) William Scripps Winter. A message was received here Monday that William Scripps Winter has passed away from Erysipelas at the state hospital in Pueblo, where he had been a patient for the past two years, and that burial would be held in Pueblo. Deceased was a brother of the lade Dr. Mary W. Fisher of Pagosa Springs and made his home in this city for several years. He was a native of Illinois and was at one time a successful practicing attorney. He was badly hurt in an accident at Los Angeles a few years ago, from which he never recovered. We believe that his only surviving relatives are a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, resident of San Diego and a nephew, Thornton Thomas who lives at Denver.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 4, 1927) Paul Walker. Pagosa friends of Paul Walker, well known minin man of Red Mountain and former old-time resident of theis county, will be shocked to learn that he died in Ouray hospital on Monday morning of last week as a result of an auto accident the previous day. With another party, Knowlton by name, he was going to Ironton from Red Mountain, when in attemption to make one of the sharp switchback turns, the Ford brakes fail to hold, the car turned over and both were pinned underneath in such a manner as to fracture their skulls. They were taken to the hospital, where Walker passed away and Knowlton is in serious condition. Paul Walker was the younger brother of the late E. T. Walker and uncle of Gladwyn Walker, who is also dead. He made his home here for many years with his brother in the early days, and was a stage driver on the old Pagosa - Amargo line. He later became interested in mining at Red Mountain, where he had since resided. He had never married and leaves no immediate relatives.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 7, 1967) Theodore Russell "Ted" Webb , a long time resident of this county and a member of a pioneer family passed away December 2 at his home in South Pagosa. His health had not been good for some years but death came unexpectedly. Theodore Russell Webb was born November 6, 1904 at Oxford, Colo. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John Webb, long time ranchers in the Upper Piedra area. Ted is survived by his wife, Alice. They were united in marriage in 1929 at Miami, Ariz. They lived here for a short time and moved to this area where they have since resided. Ted was engaged in ranch work as long as his health permitted. His wife is the only survivor other than some distant cousins. Burial was in the local cemetery with services held from the Community Methodist Church. The Rev. Wood officiated and Lynch Mortuary was in in charge of arrangements.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 19, 1962) Mrs. Sophia (Samora) Williams , long time resident of Pagosa Springs, passed away July 11 in Cortez. She had been in ill health for some time and had been in Cortez and was in the hospital at the time of her death. Sophia Samora Williams was born in 1883 at El Vado, N.M. She was married to Mr. Williams in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. The couple made their home in Pagosa Spring for many years. Mr. Williams died in 1952. Mrs. Williams is survived by two sisters, Mrs Francis Sanchez and Mrs. Belarmino Martinez, two brothers, Abel Samora of Blanco, N.M. and Adelaido Samora of Grand Junction, four daughters, Annie Torrez of Espanola, N.M., Elouisa Villareal of Pagosa Junticon, Ruth Garcia of Cortez and Librada Gurlue of Pagosa Springs. There were also three sons, Ben Williams of Ephram, Utah, Joe Williams of Cortez and Pete Williams of Pagosa Springs. In addition there are 41 grand children and 69 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 14 from the local Catholic Church and interment was in Hilltop Cemetery.

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