Obituaries

Oct 6, 2020

Mary “Merry” Euphama Wheeler passed away on October 6, 2020, after a long fight with complications of a major stroke in 2015.    Mary passed from this world with her family by her side.

Mary was born in Prairie Grove, Arkansas on December 23, 1938, to the late Leland and Mildred Dobbs.

Mary was a dedicated...

Oct 5, 2020

Arnold Erwin “Sonny” Hartley was born to Arnold Hartley and Helen Louise West Hartley on August 20, 1936, in Dunkirk, Indiana. Arnold passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, CO; he was 84 years old. The family chose cremation and no services will be scheduled to honor Sonny’s wishes. To express condolences to the family...

Oct 2, 2020

Allen Warren Ownbey, 59, passed away on October 2nd, 2020, at his home in Campo, Colorado, surrounded by his family, after a seven year battle with cirrhosis of the liver. Allen was born on June 27th, 1961, to Marion “Pete” and Juanita (Crissman) Ownbey in Lamar, Colorado.

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Sep 25, 2020

Maelin Andi Lasley was born June 6, 2005, she was the only child of Jeremy Lasley and the late Brenda Lasley.  Maelin was welcomed home by half siblings Cole and Morgan Babbitt, Maelin soon became the master of the household, using the youngest child charm to wrap the other family members around her finger. The divorce of her parents...

Sep 19, 2020

Jenny Sue Woods Bishop, age 71 of Amarillo, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was born in Borger, Texas on February 2, 1949 to Bill Woods and Maxine Hildreth.  Jenny loved to be outside and was mostly a tomboy growing up.  She loved mud puddles and fishing with her daddy.  She enjoyed her time at...

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...