OBITUARIES

Sep 12, 2023

The world has lost an amazing man. Jay Arthur Peterson, of Anaconda, MT, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2023, with his family by his side.

Jay was born in Butte, MT, May 20, 1964, to William and Shirley (Williams) Peterson.

Jay attended Ramsay School, West Junior High, and graduated from Butte High School in...

Sep 12, 2023

Nancy Aileen Hebnes, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2023, at the Granite County Medical Center. She was born April 3, 1937, in Durango, Colorado to William Allen and Bertha “Peggy” Ralston. She joined her older brother Bill, and later her sister Judy would join them. They lived in New Mexico, Seattle, and...

Sep 9, 2023

Sylvia Marie Gleason was born to Patrick and Sylvia (Billie) Gleason on February 14, 1949. She was followed by her brother Daniel and sister Linda.

Sylvia was born in Butte, Montana and raised primarily in Deer Lodge (on the Gleason Ranch), as she liked to call it.

Sylvia received her education in Deer Lodge and...

Sep 8, 2023

Dianna Lee Albright, age 82, passed away on August 16, 2023.

A private burial has been held and taken place.

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Aug 30, 2023

William Murray Ballew, 77, passed away at his home in Philipsburg, Montana on Wednesday, August 30th.

Bill was born in Mint Spring to Robert Murray Ballew and Mary Coiner Ballew in 1946, and lived the majority of his life in the Shenandoah Valley.

He graduated from Riverheads High School and attended Ferrum College before returning...

Aug 29, 2023

Edward "Ed" Clarence Wilbert, age 92, of Anaconda, passed away on August 29, 2023.

No public services are planned at this time.

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Aug 29, 2023

MaryAnn Burton saw her Savior with new eyes on August 29, 2023. She had been longing to meet Him and reunite with many family members in Heaven.

MaryAnn was born on January 22, 1933, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Oliver and Elnora Reed. She grew up in Sheridan and enjoyed many fishing and hunting trips with her dad...

Aug 25, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Stanley Fortune, age 84, of Anaconda, passed away on August 25, 2023.

No services are planned at this time.

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Aug 19, 2023

Allison Elise Fender, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at her family home in Anaconda, Montana on August 19, 2023.  She was the cherished daughter of Jacqueline Elizabeth (Hand) and Ira Everett Fender.

Allison was born on March 18, 1985, in Huntsville, Alabama. She pursued an education in microbiology at the University of Montana. This...

Aug 16, 2023

Patricia "Anne" Poss, age 85, of Anaconda, passed away on August 16, 2023.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Aug 15, 2023

Elna Ruth Graham passed away in the early morning of August 15, 2023, at the age of 70 after suffering a heart attack. She was born in Philipsburg, MT on January 7, 1953 to John and Lucy Ledbetter. Later moving to Anaconda as a child.

Elna spent much of her childhood riding and tending to her horses...

Aug 15, 2023

Dorothy Friez, 90, passed away on August 15, 2023 in her hometown of Anaconda surrounded by family.

Dorothy was the eldest daughter of Catheryn (Sincheck) and Charles Smollack, born on July 5, 1933. She attended local schools, graduated from Anaconda High School, and went on to work at Daly Bank as a teller, JCPenny as a clerk,...

Aug 14, 2023

In the early morning hours of August 14, 2023, Theodore Richard Davis (Ted) passed away peacefully in his sleep.  He was living in Anaconda, MT. with his youngest Daughter, Dorothy Michelle, who lovingly cared for him in his final years.  He was 82 years old at the time of death.

Ted was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on...

Aug 14, 2023

Patrick Michael Scalise, age 80, of Anaconda, passed away on August 14, 2023.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Aug 10, 2023

Philip Alfred Luscher, age 62, of Anacond, passed away on August 10. 2023.

Services for Philip will be held in California at a later date where he will be laid to rest with his brother Paul

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Aug 9, 2023

Larry Everett Moore Sr., age 81, of Gold Creek, passed away on August 9, 2023.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Aug 7, 2023

John William Taylor, 74, passed away unexpectedly August 7th, 2023, at his home in Green Valley, Arizona. He was born in Spokane, Washington on April 2nd, 1949. He was the son of Bill and Lillian Taylor (Johnson).

John graduated from Anaconda High School, class of 1968. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy in Vietnam. Upon...

Aug 2, 2023

FLORENCE ANNA “FLOSSIE” (CORCORAN) THOMAS

Florence Anna died peacefully on August 2, 2023, at the age of 93 in St. James hospital.

Flossie was born in Torrington, Wyoming on October 15, 1929 to Willam and Rose (Fleck) Miller. At an early age they moved to Stevensville, MT where she lived with her brother George (Sonny)...

Aug 1, 2023

Bruce Duxbury, age 69, of Anaconda, passed away on August 1, 2023.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Jul 28, 2023

Marvin A. Sletton, (71), of Anaconda, Montana passed away on July 28, 2023.

Marvin, fondly known as Marv, was born to Albert and Bertha Sletton, on May 13, 1952, in Anaconda, Montana.  Marv's family stems from a mixture of European immigrants and indigenous peoples that rooted their family in Anaconda, Montana.

Marv followed his family...