Obituaries

Jul 23, 2019

Lula Fay Cole lost her valiant battle with cancer and passed away on July 23, 2019.  She was surrounded by her family.

Lula was born on the family farm northeast of Springfield on April 12, 1934, to Francis Milo and Edwinnie Ethel (Wallace) Smith.  She attended school in Vilas for 4 years and then went to Springfield...

Jul 20, 2019

Mary was born on March 24, 1934 to Fanchion Etta (Coverdale) and Charles Henry Bickford, eight miles northwest of Springfield, Colorado at the family farm.  The local doctor came to the house for the delivery, and Mary joined two big sisters, Neva and Mable, when she arrived.  A little sister Charlene would join the family nine years later.  She...

Jul 18, 2019

Mathias Joseph Gerber, known to many as M.J., Matt and Sonny, was born in Nazareth TX to Mathias and Rose Gerber on July 6, 1926. He was welcomed home by 6 sisters: Ann, Helen, Hilda, Meda, Isabelle, and Amy. He grew up in Nazareth TX, helping his dad on the farm and working some at their gas station. He...

Jul 14, 2019

Hazel Bonner, passed away on July 14, 2019, after a long and fulfilling life.  She was born on a farm 7 miles east of Walsh, Colorado on December 18, 1923.  She was one of eight children born to May and Henry Medley.  Hazel graduated from Walsh High School; she had the honor of representing Baca County as Broomcorn Queen. ...

Jul 6, 2019

Lisa Kline was born to Bennett Ellis and Julia Elizabeth Kline on May 19, 1940, in Racine Wisconsin. Lisa passed away July 6, 2019 at the age of 79. Lisa had chosen cremation and there are no services planned at this time.

Jul 1, 2019

Steven Wayne Chenoweth was born November 2nd, 1951 in Lamar, Colorado to Derrel Wayne and Thelma Chenoweth.  Steve died July 1st, 2019 at the family home in Springfield, at the age of 67.  He was raised on the family ranch north of Pritchett with his younger brother Dave.  Steve graduated from Pritchett High School in 1970.  He attended Otero...

Jun 22, 2019

Lavada Fern Rodgers was born about 7 miles southeast of Campo, CO to John and Helen Harbert. She grew up in the Campo area where she met and married Clyde Rodgers, they made their home in the Campo area where they raised their family. Lavada went home to be with her Lord in the afternoon of June 22 in the...

Jun 15, 2019

Michael "Mike" Andrew Cheek was born October 21, 1975, to Billy Cheek and Cora Crace (Bothwell) Mullins. He passed away on June 15, 2019, in Englewood, Colorado.

Mike had chosen cremation and there is no service scheduled at this time.

Jun 9, 2019

Mr. Jon Allen Niemuth was born January 9, 1936, in Brush, Colorado to parents Henry and Minnie (Powers) Niemuth and entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2019, at the age of 83. Jon was a third generation American who grew up working in his family grocery store, graduated from Brush High School, attended Colorado State University for one...

Jun 2, 2019

Hobert Dewayne Estep was born November 18, 1947, in Littlefield, Texas. He passed away June 2, 2019, at his home in Springfield, Colorado at the age of 71. He was the oldest of six children born to Dewayne and Lorene Estep. He worked on farms, driving tractors and harvest trucks while growing up.  He completed 12 years of High...

May 24, 2019

Obituary – Edward L. (Bob) Eden   5/24/19

Bob took his final breath early in the morning of May 24 th after a difficult few weeks before he came to rest in the arms of Jesus. He fought the battle between life and death with the strength and courage that was evident throughout his life. He died a...

May 16, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Jo Benton-Gibson, 74, announces her passing after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 6:20 pm. She lived the early part of her life in Robertson County, Tennessee where she attended Ridge Top School. She later moved to Springfield, Colorado in Baca County.

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May 15, 2019

Harold Eugene Gilbert was born September 11, 1925, in Lyons, Nebraska to Oscar and Lillie Gilbert. Harold was in the US Navy. He passed away in the SECHD Long Term Care Center May 15, 2019, at the age of 93. No local services are planned.

Apr 10, 2019

Edna Jennings passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Springfield Colorado at the Southeast Colorado Hospital Longterm Care Center at the age of 95.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the First Baptist Church, PO BOX 395 Springfield, CO 81073 in Edna's memory.

Apr 9, 2019

Frank Cox was born February 5, 1936, in Weir Kansas. He passed away April 9, 2019, at the Southeast Colorado Hospital at the age of 83.

His wife, Elsie Cox of Campo, CO has granted Frank’s request for cremation and no funeral service.

Apr 7, 2019

Glenna Ruth (Sniff) Chandler was born on December 25, 1941, the youngest of eight older siblings to parents Noel and Phila Sniff.  She attended many different schools in Kansas and Colorado, the last being Lamar Union High School in Lamar, Colorado.  Her first job was as a waitress at Parks Place in Lamar and she worked at several restaurants...

Mar 13, 2019

Joan Ellen How was born January 16, 1951, and entered her heavenly home on March 13, 2019. Joan was born in Monte Vista, CO to parents John and Mary Jarrett.

As a self-described “military brat”, Joan grew up in a variety of communities spread across, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. It was during these...

Mar 7, 2019

Joe L. Ownbey was born on July 14, 1936, and entered his heavenly home on March 7th, 2019. Joe was born at his grandparents home northeast of Campo, Colorado to Bud and Maude Fisher Ownbey. He grew up on the family farm. He attended all 12 years of school at Vilas, Colorado. Joe also attended Wayland Baptist University in...

Mar 1, 2019

Rosella Marie Suhler was born September 9, 1929, in Campo, Colorado to Ted and Ruby Suhler.

Rosella grew up on the family ranch 17 miles west of Campo and 20 miles south of Pritchett.  Rosella and her brother, Howard, (eight years younger) attended school at the one room schoolhouse, “New Hope”, which was two miles east of...

Feb 27, 2019

Helen Ellis Tipton, also known as Goose, age 87, died February 27, 2019, at home in her bed surrounded by her loved ones.

Born December 11, 1931, in Texas, she was the daughter of the late Sue and J.B. Kimbell.

Helen graduated high school in Altus, Oklahoma, where she met and married Charles “Lindy” Ellis....