Obituaries

Aug 13, 2025

Georgie Marilyn (Stagner) Gordon gained her wings on August 13, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado. Georgie was born on August 7, 1955, to George Andrew Stagner and Grace Marilyn (Mort) Stagner in Alamosa, Colorado. Georgie is preceded in death by her husband, Dolan Gordon, parents, Andy and Grace Stagner, and two brothers, Marlin Stagner and Bill Stagner.

She is survived by daughter,...

Aug 12, 2025

Charles Leroy “Chuck” Woodward was born on May 25, 1940, in Hasty, Colorado, to Virgil W. and Stella J. (Sanders) Woodward, and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at a memory care facility in Thornton, Colorado. He was 85 years old. 

Chuck graduated from Springfield High School in 1958. As a young man, he worked on local farms, where...

Aug 3, 2025

Carolyn D'Ann (Brown) Kerr was born to Kenneth “Jap” Brown and Alice (Schroder) Brown on January 20th, 1945 in Lamar, Colorado, and passed away on August 3, 2025 at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas.

Carolyn had one sister, Kathy. The sisters had a very long, enjoyable life together. Carolyn grew up on the family farm east of Vilas, Colorado....

Jul 31, 2025

Robert Clyde Greer passed on July 31st, 2025. He was born on March 13th, 1940 to Jack and Helen Greer and spent his early years in Rist Canyon, west of Fort Collins, Colorado. He later attended high school in Fort Collins while working for the Wagner family. Under their influence he went on to Colorado State University, because Mr. Wagner...

Jul 23, 2025

Mrs. Ulavon Louise Niemuth was born in her grandparent’s farmhouse just south of Vilas, Colorado on September 22, 1940, to parents Roy Raymond and Flora Lavaun (Cottrell) Remling and entered into eternal rest on July 23, 2025, at the age of 84.

She attended Springfield (CO) High School, Blair College (Colorado Springs, CO), North Lake Community College (Irving, TX), and Commercial College...

Jul 15, 2025

Gene Claire Lynn, son of James T. and Clara S. Lynn, was born December 18th, 1928 at the family homestead southwest of Eads, Kiowa County Colorado and departed this life July 15, 2025 at Southeast Colorado Cottages at the age of 96. 

Gene attended school in Eads, Colorado. He met Charlotte (Ritchie) Lynn in Eads Colorado in and they were united...

Jul 15, 2025

Dilly Eikleberry, 87, passed away in Las Cruces, NM on July 15, 2025. Dementia had severely affected her life and she received hospice care at home for a short period before the end of her life. Loved ones were with her to care for her and to keep her comfortable. Dilly was born on February 4, 1938 in Springfield Colorado,...

Jun 17, 2025

Ann is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Kim Smith of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and their children; Stacey Smith of Albuquerque and her son and daughters and grandchildren, Cynthia Smith of Chandler, Oklahoma and her daughters and grandchildren, Becky Smith and her wife Sharon of Edgewood, New Mexico and their daughters and grandchildren, and Ben Smith of...

Jun 5, 2025

Daniel Ramone was 54 years old, he passed away Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at 7:26 p.m. in Colorado Springs, CO.

He was born January 22nd, 1971, in Borago Pass, New Mexico. He was the son of Grace Brown and the late Dennis Ramone.

Daniel Ramone is survived by his wife Tina J. Ramone of Colorado...

Jun 1, 2025

Johnny Duke Arbuthnot (known as "Duke") was born on December 15, 1967 to John Virgil Arbuthnot and Thelma (Moore) Arbuthnot in Lamar, Colorado.  Duke was taken from this earth too soon on June 1, 2025; he was 57 years old.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Springfield First...

May 30, 2025

Russell Scott Plagge, age 73, died May 30th, 2025, following a long illness.

Born April 10th, 1952, in LaJunta, Colorado, he was the second son of the late Walter E. and Charlotte Plagge.

Russell graduated from Pritchett High School and attended Lamar Junior College for a short time.

Russell has been employed as...

May 12, 2025

A Tribute to our Momma… Mable Almetta Peters-Eden

(1923-2025)

As the month of April transformed the Baca County countryside from the brown of winter into shades of green, the Dave Peters Family welcomed a brand-new baby daughter, Mable Almetta, into their world. As was common in those days, the doctor came to their home for...

May 8, 2025

Lyle Truitt Howard was born to Otis and Ora Howard on July 31,1935 in Granite, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of three sons. His older brothers were Dale and Jerry Howard. Lyle grew up in Granite and graduated from Granite High School in 1953. After High School, he served 4 years in the Army with the 46th Surgical Hospital. He...

May 8, 2025

Donald Duane Turner, affectionately known as Don, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born on October 17, 1944, in Springfield, Colorado, to Harry Turner and his wife.

Don was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Mary Lee Turner, his son, Dusty Turner and brother Ron Turner. He leaves behind...

May 8, 2025

Ruby Jean Roberts Barler, age 89, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado.

Ruby was born on August 21, 1935, in Boise City, Oklahoma, to Clyde and Ava Roberts. Following the untimely death of her mother when Ruby was just 7 years old, she was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Louisa...

May 1, 2025

Lloyd C Robins was born April 4, 1934, to Robert and Altie (Parsons) Robins on his grandfather Jacob Robins’ homestead southwest of Springfield. He was the youngest of 8 children.

With his father being a minister, they moved quite a bit. Lloyd attended school at many places including - Montrose, Springfield, Fowler, Manzanola, Colorado Springs, and Yuma....

May 1, 2025

Melvin Dean Wessler, age 93, entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2025. A man of deep faith, generous heart, and unwavering dedication to family and community, Melvin left behind a legacy of love and service that will never be forgotten.

Melvin was born on February 11, 1932, in Dodge City, Kansas,...

Apr 26, 2025

Steven James McEndree was born May 22, 1957 to Howard Clyde and Barbara Joan Ballou McEndree.  He was welcomed home to the family ranch in Northwest Baca County by sisters Jo Ann and Kaye.  It wouldn’t be many more years until baby sister Cathy completed the family. The extended family from both parents played an integral role in his...

Apr 24, 2025

We celebrate the life of Tawana Johnson, a beloved soul whose life was a beautiful testament to kindness, service, and joy.

Tawana Geraldine Johnson was born on November 16, 1938, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to Robert and Lena (Self) Little. Tawana passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, in Clovis, New Mexico; she was 86 years old.  Tawana...

Apr 24, 2025

Gladys Ann Henderson, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Clovis, New Mexico. Born on December 20, 1934 in Campo, Colorado, to the late Blewford D. McAllister and Florence Ann (Bennett) McAllister, Gladys spent most of her life in Springfield. She found joy in butterflies, gardening, and tending to her...