Obituaries

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...

Apr 10, 2025

Blenda Lea (Mason) Pierce was born to Kenneth LeVaughn and Myrtle Helen (Lowe) Mason on September 17, 1951, in Walsh, Colorado. Blenda passed away April 10, 2025, in Oklahoma; she was 73 years old. Blenda and her husband, William "Bill" Pierce, will be buried side by side in a double graveside service on April 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at...

Apr 10, 2025

William (Bill) Mack Pierce was born to Edward Mack and Mary Thelma (Quinn) Pierce on June 7, 1947, in Guymon, Oklahoma. Bill passed away April 10, 2025, in Oklahoma; he was 77 years old. William and his wife, Blenda Lea (Mason) Pierce, will be buried side by side in a double graveside service on April 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m....

Apr 8, 2025

Frances Packard was born near Campo, Colorado on October 18, 1931. She was born to Ernest & Daisy Hiner and welcomed home by her older sister Violet. Frances graduated from Springfield High School in 1949. She attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for a semester and Western Bible College in Morrison, CO for a year. She met Alvin while...

Apr 2, 2025

William Paul Self was born June 29, 1939 to Edward and Emma (Garcia) Self in Lamar, Colorado. He had two younger siblings, a sister Christine and a brother Eddie. He attended school in Springfield, Colorado Springs and Mancos, CO through his freshman year. He loved classic cars and belonged to a car club while living in Colorado Springs. Bill...

Apr 1, 2025

Calvin Snodgrass, 79, passed away April 1, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.

He was born November 11, 1945 in Springfield, CO. the son of Pearl and Ralph Snodgrass.

Calvin graduated from Springfield High School and attended one year of college before being drafted into the US Army.

Calvin was a Farm/Rancher, diesel...

Mar 9, 2025

Zoretta Pearl Ownbey was born in Campo, Colorado, on December 9,1938 to John and Katherine Schaffner. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 9, 2025, at Southeast Colorado Hospital. She passed from this earth to Heaven at the age of 86.

Part of her childhood was spent in Cactus, Texas, where her dad worked...

Mar 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend Larry Ray Walters on March 3, 2025, in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Born on March 7, 1958, in Lamar, Colorado to Johnny Ray and Betty June (nee Lacy) Walters, Larry led a full and meaningful life filled with love, laughter, generosity of spirit, adventures, joy,...

Feb 22, 2025

Rosalie Ann Goff, age 86, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 22, 2025. Born on February 12, 1939, in Canon City, Colorado, she dedicated her life to her family and a successful career in real estate as a property manager for Jones Healy Real Estate in Pueblo, Colorado.

Rosalie was a beloved...