OBITUARIES

Oct 5, 2021

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...

Oct 4, 2021

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...

Sep 28, 2021

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....

Sep 26, 2021

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

Sep 26, 2021

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.

Sep 23, 2021

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....

Sep 22, 2021

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...

Sep 13, 2021

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...

Sep 12, 2021

Jim Shafford, 62, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the home he shared with longtime companion and partner Patricia Davis in Lost Creek. Jim was born in Deer Lodge on January 23, 1959 to Laura (Lorello) and Elwood Shafford. He was the 5th of 8 children and was raised in the Deer Lodge Valley. Throughout his life Jim...

Aug 28, 2021

We lost the head of our family, Dale Lee Filcher, on August 28, 2021.

He was born and raised in Stevensville, MT with five brothers and two younger sisters.

After graduating high school, he joined the Army for one term. He married Betty J. Filcher in 1960 and they had one son, Mike Filcher.

Aug 27, 2021

Ramon Whittaker, 71, of Anaconda, MT, died Saturday, August 27, 2021 at his residence in Anaconda. Services are pending.

Aug 25, 2021

James Hansen, 83, of Gold Creek, MT, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Services are pending.

Aug 22, 2021

Harry Edwin Neeley               August 8, 1934 - August 22, 2021

Born to Tom and Alice Neeley in Sioux Falls on August 8, 1934, Harry married his high school sweetheart, Val Rae Hill, and together raised three amazing children – David, Robin and Erin.  To have known Harry was to have had a man in your life of...

Aug 17, 2021

Denny was born on August 14, 1972, in Anaconda, MT to Dean and Doris (Sanders) Bowen. He was raised in the Anaconda area.

Denny was employed by A.W.A.R.E. at their recycling Center when it was opened. He enjoyed listening to music on his Walkman and especially to 1950 Western Tapes. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and four...

Aug 16, 2021

Walter “Bud” Softich, 82, of Anaconda, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Services are pending.

Aug 15, 2021

On Sunday Evening, August 15, 2021, after having the opportunity to see all 7 of his grandchildren throughout the weekend, and with his wife of 53 years, Kathy, daughter Shelly and son in law Gabe and son Shawn and daughter in law Lisa by his side, John Patrick Bleile, took his final breath on this earth.

John...

Aug 15, 2021

Joseph “Joe” T. Forkan, 89, passed away Sunday evening, August 15, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anaconda.

Joe was born on January 21, 1932, in Opportunity, Montana, to Patrick and Delia (Howley) Forkan.  He grew up in Opportunity where he attended Beaver Dam School and graduated from Anaconda High School.

Following high school, Joe enlisted...

Aug 3, 2021

Cy Curtis Corlett, 74, passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on August 3, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Cy was born on May 26, 1947 in Missoula, MT to Cy and Esther Corlett of Drummond. He grew up on the family ranch south of town and spent a lot of...

Aug 2, 2021

Arlene M. Lucier Beausoleil was born on September 12, 1938, in Anaconda MT to Louis & Grace Lucier. Arlene passed away on August 2, 2021.

She was a strong dedicated mother of 3 children; Jeanne Cheff (David); Robert Gress; Lisa Saltenberger (Jack) and was blessed with 7 grandchildren Kenny Massey (Tara); Justin Saltenberger (Valerie); Bryan Saltenberger; Nick...

Aug 1, 2021

Keith Williams, 55, of Anaconda, died Thursday, August 1, 2021 in San Leandro, California. Services are pending.