Terence Paul McCrea
Jan 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Terence McCrea of Hamilton. Terence was born to James Wilson McCrea and Ruth Geisler McCrea in 1954. He passed away on January 18, 2026.
Terry graduated from Pacific High School in California in 1972. Terry worked hard all his life as a support staff employee at S....
Joyce M. Van Atta
Jan 15, 2026
CORVALLIS - Joyce M. Van Atta, 89, of Corvallis, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, with her lifelong best friend, Rona Hughes by her side.
Joyce lived a beautiful and full life, one that honored her family and her own spirit. She fulfilled her father’s dreams by making her home in Montana, a place she truly loved. She was a...
Helen Hackett Buker
Jan 15, 2026
Bitter Root Valley native, Helen Hackett Buker, passed away at 97 years of age on January 15, 2026 in Hamilton, Montana. Helen was born on February 22, 1928 in Hamilton, to two pioneer families of the Bitterroot, Hazel Kain Hackett (Stevensville) and Edward Hackett (Victor). The family resided in Hamilton Heights until a tragic car accident took her father's life....
LeRoy S. Peterson
Jan 14, 2026
HAMILTON - LeRoy S. Peterson, 87, of Hamilton (formerly of Orem, UT) passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at The Valley Health & Rehab. Services will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, and will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Brianna Sharon Bowen
Jan 11, 2026
Brianna Sharon Bowen, 31, of Victor passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. There will be no formal services. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Winnie "Faye" Hansen
Jan 10, 2026
Winnie Faye Jessop-Hansen-Thompson passed away peacefully January 10, 2026 surrounded by loved ones in Pinesdale, Montana. She was 90.
She was the first of thirteen children born to Joseph Lyman Jessop and Beth Allred Jessop March 24, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She loved her Father and Mother and each member of her large family dearly.
She attended Salt Lake City...
Phillip Harold "Jake" Jaquith
Jan 9, 2026
Phillip Harold “Jake” Jaquith, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 9, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Clifford and May Jaquith.
Jake proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1952, stationed at Sandia Base near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Following his military...
Corey W. Sisson
Jan 8, 2026
HAMILTON - Corey W. Sisson, 61, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Jane Thompson
Jan 4, 2026
DARBY - Jane Thompson, 70, of Darby passed away Sunday, January 4, 2025 at her home of natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Daly-Leach Chapel with a reception following in the funeral home's community room.
James Walter Burgess
Jan 4, 2026
James Walter Burgess, 97, of Stevensville passed away from natural causes on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Living Centre.
James was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 22, 1928, to parents George E. and Genevieve C. (Kerrigan) Burgess, the sixth of nine children in the family. He continued to live in Boston throughout his childhood, eventually graduating from South Boston...
Emilio Gutierrez
Jan 4, 2026
G. Emilio Gutierrez-Gutierrez, 22 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital in Hamilton, MT.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Hamilton.
Geary "Zip" Lemon
Jan 2, 2026
Corvallis — Geary “Zip” L. Lemon of Corvallis passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 10, 1952, in Hamilton, Montana, to Gerald and Louise Lemon. He spent his life rooted in Montana, building strong connections through hard work, loyalty, and a genuine love for...
Forest Earl Hayes
Dec 31, 2025
Forest Earl Hayes of Darby, Montana was born to Earl and Mildred (Rutherford) Hayes on August 27, 1937, in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was the oldest of four children and passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 88.
Forest is survived by his beloved wife, Martha Hayes, with whom he shared a remarkable and significant 66-year marriage. Their profound...
Donald R. Roberts
Dec 28, 2025
VICTOR - Donald F. Roberts, 85, of Victor passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home. Private services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Kathryn R. Riley
Dec 25, 2025
HAMILTON - Kathryn R. "Kathy" Riley, 82, of Hamilton passed away of natural causes on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at her home. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Daly-Leach Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery.
Ruth Naomi Fisher
Dec 22, 2025
Ruth Naomi Fisher (Gram), of Corvallis, MT passed away of natural causes on Monday, Dec. 22nd, 2025 at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 11 days. She was born to George Thomas Lewis and Beatrice Cecilia Lewis on May 11, 1935 in Pontiac, Michigan. At the time of her birth, she would have been her parents’ 7th child...
Lyle David Kohs
Dec 20, 2025
Lyle David Kohs was called to his heavenly home on December 20, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home in Corvallis, MT, surrounded by the love of his family, and is now with our Lord and Savior without pain or confusion.
Lyle was born on May 8, 1943, in Duluth, MN to Albin and Edna Kohs and was the youngest of...
Deborah "Debbie" J. Kerns
Dec 20, 2025
Debbie Kerns, 75 of Hamilton passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Services are being planned for a later date. A full obituary will be posted.
Donald William Patterson
Dec 19, 2025
CORVALLIS - Donald William Patterson, 71, of Corvallis passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital due to natural causes. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Thomas Oran Maynard
Dec 18, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Oran Maynard, 67, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Hamilton, Montana, after a brief battle with cancer.
He leaves his wife, Lisa Ditzler Maynard; dog, Colt; sons, Tommy Maynard of Erie, PA, and Travis (Desiree) Maynard of Bradford, PA; brothers, Darrel Maynard of Coudersport, PA, and Steven (Debra) Maynard of Denver, NC; six nephews and one niece.
He was...
