All Obituaries

On October 13, 2021, Darlene A. Johns left this world surrounded by her loving family to join her sons in Heaven.  She passed just as she wanted to in her daughter’s caring home.  Darlene was born February 8, 1938, to Cliff and Angela (Gillie) Davis.  Her childhood was spent in many different locations. She always reminisced the most about her time on the Oregon Coast, but her home was forever in Anaconda.  She graduated High School, from Anaconda Central in...

George John Byrd was born May 8, 1928, in Great Falls Mt to John Byrd and Ruth Mongar Byrd. His life was influenced by the Great Depression and the family moved frequently during his early years. He attended many schools including Hall and York. He mastered his lifetime skill of welding while attending Helena Vo Tech and later attended Montana State. George was a longtime Granite County resident he also lived in York and the Helena Valley. He was loved and admired by many people throughout...

On October 5, 2021 the Peterson family lost their monarch. Ray is now in Heaven’s sports stands cheering on the Copperheads with the love of his life, Josephine ‘Eddie Jo’ Weist Peterson. Ray was born on May 28, 1937 to Charles Peterson and Viola Beausoleil Peterson in Anaconda, MT. He went to school at Anaconda High School where he graduated in 1955. On May 16, 1959, he started his most cherished job of becoming a husband to the love of his life, Eddie Jo. They enjoyed 60...

Judy P. Knapp of Lewistown, Montana, passed away from Covid-19 complications on October 4, 2021.  She was at peace and is now in the loving arms of her lord and savior.    Judy was loved by all who knew her.  Her stories would make you laugh and cry and feel a part of something bigger.  She treasured life and was loyal to family and friends. She was extremely intelligent and funny and loved her family deeply. Judy also enjoyed riding horses, playing cards (always...

Lewis Lee Bowen 69, passed away Sept 28th in Deer Lodge, MT. Lewis, also known as "Louie," was born to Pearl Esterbrook and William Bowen on March 25, 1952, in Livingston, MT. Later, his family moved to Anaconda, MT at a young age along with his siblings, Wanda, Willy, Dean, Elmer and Evan, where they lived in Lost Creek. He loved anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and traveling along with this two dogs Buttons and Nugget. He worked for the Anaconda Company (Arco)...

Renee Slaughter, 70, of Hall, MT, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Granite County Medical Center in Philipsburg. A Service will be held at Renee’s residence (114 Kolbeck Ln, Hall, MT) on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.  

Ryan Brown, 41, of Gold Creek, MT, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence in Gold Creek. Services are pending.

Heaven received another angel on September 23, 2021 Delores Lathrop (84) peacefully passed away to join the Lord.   Delores was born on November 5, 1936, in Miles City, MT.  She was the daughter of William Ford Jr. and Evelyn “Babe” (Aggers) McElroy.  After Graduating from CCHS , she attended Seattle Dental School and worked for Dr A.D. Nansel.   On November 19, 1955, she married  the love of her life Wayne Lathrop.  They had three daughters,...

Robert P. McCarthy 11/03/1933- 9/22/2021 Robert Patrick McCarthy, 87, formerly of Anaconda passed away in Great Falls on September 22, 2021, following 32,100 days of life and a short illness. We all know that upon passing he returned to the river with his faithful dog Wes and is now gracefully and surefootedly coaxing large browns from undercut banks with his own hand tied flies and a perfect five weight three-piece rod. Bob was the first-born son of Patrick J. and Madge McCarthy. ...

Jaci lived a full, fun life. Serving, feeding, looking over and looking after everyone who came into her life.  Jaci dedicated herself to helping others. Unfortunately, Jaci lost her battle with COVID-19 on Sept. 13th. Jaci was born Jacqueline Marie Brosseau on November 18, 1969, in Oak Harbor, Washington. Jaci was the 2nd of 4 Children to Deborah Hinman and Jack Brosseau. Growing up, Jaci wanted to be a GOGO dancer or a Truck driver but ultimately, she wanted to be a...