Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Lester Burleigh Payne was born August 5, 1931 in Arizona, to Inez Schroder and Alvin Payne, during the Dust Bowl and depression days.  His family traveled the country working as itinerate farm workers picking cotton, potatoes, fruit, vegetables and whatever else was available. His family finally settled on the farm south of Pritchett which was an exciting event for...

Sep 4, 2020

Charlotte Wilma Alleta Horn Eiler was born in July 25, 1929 in Curtis, Oklahoma to James Albert Horn and Nellie Ruth Vanderslice Horn, she saw Jesus face to face on the morning of September 4, 2020.  She had a brother James Gerald Horn, a half-sister Mildred and a half-brother Vernon “Speck” Horn.

She married Joseph Ivan Eiler...

Aug 26, 2020

God gently took the hand of LouEllen Maxine McVey, and guided her to her heavenly home on August 26, 2020.  After 92 years, Lou’s last ledger sheet was balanced and her earthly work was complete.  She was born August 22, 1928, in Piedmont, Oklahoma, to Albert and Alice (Sandefur) Luschen.  She was determined and successful in her many life...

Aug 23, 2020

Bonnie Montgomery was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on May 3, 1958 to James and Doretha Adams. She spent her life with a warm smile and an untouchable work ethic. Later in life she had 5 kids. She proved on a daily basis how much she loved every single one of us.  The relationship between a mother and a child...

Aug 21, 2020

Franka's Obituary written by her family to soon follow.

Aug 18, 2020

Gwendolyn Pearl (Crozier) Jagers was born on June 19, 1934, at home near Souix Lookout, Nebraska. She was the first child of Jesse and Faye Crozier.  A year later, her sister, Arlene, joined the family. In 1939 another sister, Betty, was born, and in 1946 her baby brother, Marvin, completed their family. Gwen, along with her two sisters attended...

Jul 31, 2020

Margaret Fay Bunting of Pritchett, Colorado retired into her eternal home on July 31, 2020 at eighty- eight years of age. Margaret Fay, the youngest of eight children, was born on May 2, 1932 to Jesse and Fern Allen at their home southwest of Deora, Colorado. Her older brothers took the Model T to Graft to call the doctor,...

Jul 24, 2020

Kent McCuistion was born July 14, 1954 to Clarence D. McCuistion and Rosalie (Nutting) McCuistion in Denver, Colorado. Kent passed away July 24, 2020 at the age of 66 in Peoria, Illinois. Kent grew up loving music and played in different bands during his life. He enjoyed working in the sterling silver business with his father during a period of...

Jul 19, 2020

Norma June Garris was born to Carl and Martha Oliver on June 26th 1942 in the little town of Sleeper Missouri. Norma departed this life for her heavenly home on July 19th 2020. She will be deeply missed by her son's Randel and Larry Hager, her four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. A memorial celebration...

Jul 14, 2020

Joshua Ryan Reid   September 9, 1980 - July 14, 2020

Joshua Ryan Reid, 39, of Springfield, CO passed away Tuesday July 14, 2020 at Swedish Medical Center from complications following a plane crash.

Josh was the first born of Tom and Jacquie (McCracken) Reid on September 9, 1980  in Akron, Colorado. Later he was joined...

Jul 12, 2020

Shirley Louise Dean was born January 6, 1953 in Lamar, CO and adopted by Lloyd and Lillie Dean. Shirley attended school and lived most of her adult life in Wichita, KS where she worked in laundry and housekeeping at the local hospitals and nursing homes. She was very dedicated to the Lord and her church. When Lillie needed to...

Jun 29, 2020

Bob Dean Gibson, age 86, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC in Springfield, Colorado

He was born September 14, 1933 in Springfield, Colorado to Fred and Mary (Penny) Gibson. Bob was born eighth out of eleven children. He loved Baca county so very much and the community where he lived his whole...

Jun 22, 2020

June 22, 2020 – Independence Day! While most people don’t typically think of June 22 as being a day recognized for freedom, it was for Laura Jane Stevenson! On this day, Laura was released from the pain and suffering that comes with the dreaded diagnosis of cancer and welcomed to her eternal home!! However, there is more to Laura’s story!...

Jun 7, 2020

Louie Bruce Johnson 99, of Pueblo Co, went to be with the lord on June 7, 2020. He was born March 27, 1921, in Baca County Co, Louie is survived by His children Cheryl (Don) Williams, Lana (Danny) Christie, Mike (JoJean) Johnson, Marci (Kyle) Renberg, Siblings Mozelle Mickey and Yvonda (Gene) Miller, 10 Grandchildren, and 9 Great Grandchildren. The...

Jun 4, 2020

Chester Donal Nivens was born to Walter and Bernice Nivens on September 6, 1932, in Alton, Missouri.  He was the youngest of 6 children.  He attended school in Alton for most of each year, except when the family traveled to Montana for sugar beet harvest.  He eventually left home to join the United States Air Force where he served...

Jun 2, 2020

A graveside service celebrating the life of Verda Turner was held Monday at Springfield Cemetery. She died Tuesday, June 2, at the age of  95 in the Walsh Healthcare Center.

Her long life began on Friday the 13th of January 1925 in Liberal, KS. Her parents, Lee and Blanche Tague, soon moved to Colorado. In her early...

May 27, 2020

Miguel Jimenez, 37, of Lamar, CO died suddenly Wednesday, May 24, 2020, in Lamar.

His survivors include daughter Angel of Portales, New Mexico, Father Guadalupe Jimenez of Amarillo, Texas, and Sisters Alma and Daniela of New Mexico. Nephews Zzy of Chevy of the home and 2 other nephews and 2 nieces. Other extended family members include Aunt...

May 17, 2020

Betty was born the first of seven children to Evelyn and Roy Basham, Wednesday, May 30, 1928, in rural Baca County, Colorado.

Betty was a child of the ‘Dust Bowl’ and a ‘Depression-Baby’ of the 1930s, in the far southeastern corner of the state.

Being the eldest of seven came with the great responsibility of...

May 9, 2020

Thelma Christie was born on April 12, 1928, to Elmer and Vera Gorges. Thelma passed away Saturday, May 9 th 2020, at the Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, CO at the age of 92.

Cremation was chosen, and a private family burial will be held in Springfield, Cemetery.

If you would like to give a...

May 6, 2020

Alfred Lovato was born May 19, 1941, in Trinidad, Colorado to Joe and Cecelia Lovato. Alfred passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his home in Springfield, CO at the age of 78. He is survived by his sister Shirley Heguy of Springfield, Sister Martha Laack of Rocky Ford, Brother Abe Lovato of Colorado City, CO as well as...