Gary W. Wills, 75, of Williamsburg passed away January 18, 2021 after losing his battle with cancer.  He was born October 13, 1945 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Robert and Betty Wills and was raised near or around Cañon City for most of his life. Gary was married to Flo Wills for 55 years and to their union five children were born: Edward (Sherry) Wills, Lila (Aaron) Clemmerson, Linn (Dan) White, Bobby (Paul) Kosek, Steve Wills; ten grandchildren, Brandon, Travis, Tonya, Jessica,...

Willie R. Darnell, 67, of Cañon City, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 16, 2021 after battling cancer. She loved Jesus and is now in eternal peace with our Lord and Savior. Willie was born July 20, 1953 in Clayton, New Mexico to Olen and Clela Henry. She was raised in Keyes, Oklahoma. In 1972, Willie married Donald Darnell in Guymon, Oklahoma and had three children: Troy Darnell, Misty Darnell and Tisha Darnell. After moving to Cañon City, Terry...

Richard Keith Tomsick, 83, of Arvada Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2021. Richard was born in Silver Cliff, Colorado on Valentine’s Day 1937 to Joe Tomsick and Marjorie (Magee) Tomsick. He grew up with his sister Gloria Squire.  He graduated from Custer County High School in 1955, and then Western State College in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts degree at Gunnison, Colorado. Occupations in life included high school teacher, Gambles general store owner...

Evelyn Ilene Walker Lawson, age 95 of Rockvale, formerly of Wetmore, was born on January 1, 1926 in Englewood, Kansas and transcended her earthly body at home on January 9, 2021 following a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  By her side caring for her were her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Eric Bellas; granddaughter, Faith and niece, Dawn Walker McWilliams. Evelyn came to Colorado from Oklahoma in a covered wagon with her parents and siblings when she was...

Judy Hamilton passed away peacefully January 6, 2021.  She was 87 years old, born May 5, 1933 in Cañon City, Colorado. During her life she enjoyed dancing, playing cards, puzzles, bowling and golfing.  She truly enjoyed her family gatherings. Lois is survived by her son, Jeff (Barb) Hamilton; daughter-in-law, Diane Hamilton, of Florida; grandchildren, Chris Moulton, of Arizona, Kim Aiello, of Wisconsin, Lindsey Hamilton, of Denver, Anna Hamilton, of Texas; and two...

R. A. "Jack” Hardin passed away peacefully at his home in Wetmore, Colorado on January 2, 2021. Jack was born in Panola County, Texas on December 29, 1932, the first child of Richard and Floy Hardin. After his birth, his family returned to Colorado. His parents owned Hardin Sawmill, where the family worked until 1959. Jack graduated from Westcliffe High School in 1951; he was drafted into the Army and served two years during the Korean War. Upon his discharge from the Army, he...