Thomas Elliott

Thomas Elliott, Phillips County Sheriff and longtime resident of Holyoke, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at the age of 58.

Thom was born in Denver on Dec. 2, 1964 to Franklin Paul Elliott and Doris Jean (Thompson) Elliott. He was the fifth of their six children, five of which were boys. So just imagine the chaos that ensued and perhaps that's where Thom developed his unique sense of humor.

Thom's smile shone so bright you could feel it over the phone. When Thom walked into a room, he blasted his infectious smile and everyone in the room knew they would enjoy the coming interaction. Tho...