Obituaries

Obituaries

Garrold Dean Houser

Garrold Dean Houser

Nov 21, 2013

Garrold Dean Houser (known as Pewee), 77 years old, of Campo Colorado passed away November 21, 2013 at Springfield, Colorado where he had lived the last several years. He is the eldest son of Elmer Earl and Dorothy Pearl (Rusk) Houser who preceded him in passing from this life. He was born June 22, 1936 on a farm south of...

Lorene Elizabeth Chenoweth

Lorene Elizabeth Chenoweth

Oct 31, 2013

Long time Baca County resident Lorene Elizabeth Chenoweth passed away October 31, 2013 at the age of 95. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Lorene was born to Lesley G. Wheeler and Lillian R. Henderson in Mutual Oklahoma on February 4, 1918. Lorene is survived by her three children Gary (Maurina) Chenoweth, Beverly Chenoweth, and Karen...

Delma Arlene (Bryan) Winegarner

Delma Arlene (Bryan) Winegarner

Oct 1, 2013

Delma Arlene (Bryan) Winegarner was born May 10, 1926 and departed this life on October 1, 2013 at the Southeast Colorado Hospital “End of Life Care” in Springfield, Colorado. Delma was the fisrt child of Ray and Esther (Johnston) Bryan. She lived on a farm northeast of Campo with her parents, three brothers, Dorman, Dale and DeNain, and a sister,...

Thelma Lee Hickey

Thelma Lee Hickey

Sep 27, 2013

Thelma Lee Hickey was born April 9th, 1908 in Winfield Kansas to Charles Oscar and Della Lee Jackson. As a young girl, she moved with her parents to the Springfield area. On September 16th, 1933 she married (Mike) Hickey. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter in law, Verdine. For many years, Thelma...

Donita Fay Fleck

Donita Fay Fleck

Sep 15, 2013

Memorial services for Donita Fay Fleck were be held Saturday September 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Springfield United Methodist Church - 901 Colorado St. in Springfield CO. Donita passed away September 15, with her family by her side. Donita was born to Melvin James Fleck and Ollie Pauline Bryan on May 14 in Perryton Texas. Donita is survived...

Danielle Nicole (Hackett) Crites

Danielle Nicole (Hackett) Crites

Sep 5, 2013

Family and friends celebrated July 19, 1988 when Danielle Nicole was born in Aurora, CO to her parents, Lori Crane and Thomas P. Hackett IV. Danielle left this world September 5, 2013. Danielle was taken from her loved ones much too soon and before she really had the chance to blossom into her true potential. Her family rests in the...

Violet Helen House

Violet Helen House

Aug 8, 2013

Funeral service for Violet House will be Monday August 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Springfield Church of God - 900 Tipton St. Violet passed away unexpectedly August 08 at her home in Springfield at the age of 89. Violet is survived by 1 daughter Edna House of Springfield CO, and one sister Margaret Collins of Denver CO. Violet...

Sherrilee Nadine Nivens

Sherrilee Nadine Nivens

Jul 29, 2013

Graveside services for Sherrilee Nivens were held Thursday August 1, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Mt. Caramel Cemetery in Campo CO. Sherrilee passed away July 29 at the age of 75. Sharilee is survived by her husband Chester of Campo, Son Billy (Denise) Tomaszewski of Wichita TX, Step daughter Donna (Mike) Aragon of Fowler, Step daughter Bernice (Lyle) Huffman...

Sharla Ann Cooper

Sharla Ann Cooper

Jul 22, 2013

Sharla Ann (Jett) Cooper was born on May 31, 1951 in Lamar, Co. to parents Marjorie Laverne (Ewing) Jett & James Franklin Jett. Sharla started out life with a little handicap, a club foot but that didn’t slow her down as she scooted everywhere dragging the cast with her. Life for Sharla was pretty simple until her little brother Steve...

Ralph Leon Wait

Ralph Leon Wait

Jul 2, 2013

Ralph Leon Wait was born April 1, 1943 to Edward H. and Anna Mae Wait in rural Baca County near Campo Colorado. Ralph is survived by his 3 children - Eddie of Phoenix AZ, Dale of Phoenix AZ, and Jesse of Carrollton TX, 1 grandson - Danny of Pueblo CO, as well as 5 siblings: Brother Roy Wait of Springfield,...

Kenneth Wayne Eskew

Kenneth Wayne Eskew

Jun 21, 2013

Kenneth Wayne Eskew was born to Kenneth Everett Eskew and Florence Gertrude Eskew on December 8, 1949 in La Junta Colorado. They moved from Pritchett to Edler in 1950. He attended school in Edler until 7th grade when they closed the school. He then attended school in Springfield. Wayne graduated from Springfield High School in 1967. He studied mechanics at...

Lester Earl Brandenburg

Lester Earl Brandenburg

Jun 9, 2013

Funeral service for Lester Brandenburg will be Wednesday June 12, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Maltbie Funeral Services Chapel in Springfield. Lester passed away June 9, 2013 in Springfield at the age of 69. Lester is survived by 1 brother Paul (Marian) Brandenburg of Burlington CO, 1 sister in law Betty Hendrix of Pueblo West CO, nephews Larry Brandenburg...

Joy D Hinds

Joy D Hinds

May 18, 2013

Joy D. Hinds Joy Hinds was born May 7th, 1924 to Sostus Sylvania and Minnie Lee (Murrell) Nowlin in Lamar, Co. She passed away in her home southeast of Campo, CO on May 18th, 2013 at the age of 89 yrs and 11 days. Joy's parents moved to Baca County southwest of Campo in 1916 from Louisville, TX in a...

Lyman John Callahan

Lyman John Callahan

May 11, 2013

Lyman John Callahan born November 12, 1914 to Porter Jack and Nellie Dean (Callihan) Callahan at home in Beaver County, OK. Lyman is the second of nine children. His siblings: Mildred Marie (Robert White), Lois Lee (Max Hume), Mary Alice (Jake Broyles), Porter Jack Jr., Charles Ross, Alvin Wayne (Norma Torrence), Patricia Dean (Paul Giurlani), and John Leroy. Lyman married...

Trela Melba Noe

Trela Melba Noe

May 10, 2013

Trela Melba Noe born December 22, 1919 passed away Friday May 10, 2013 at the age of 93. Trela is survived by 8 Children: Eugene (Lynda) Noe of Walsh, Jack (Peggy) Noe of Kim, Merlyn (Donna) Noe of Springfield, Charlotte Fortik Noe of Pritchett, Shirley Noe of Salt Lake City Utah, Jerry (Ellie) Noe of Kim, John (June) Noe of...

Brady Lee Chenoweth

Brady Lee Chenoweth

May 7, 2013

Lifetime Springfield Resident Brady Lee Chenoweth, 60, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in his home. Born December 20, 1952, in Lamar, Colorado, he was the youngest of three children born to AC and Edna (Freeman) Chenoweth. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1971 and also in that year started his 23 year career with Mountain Bell Phone Company....

Kenneth Gradon Nidey

Kenneth Gradon Nidey

May 4, 2013

Kenneth Gradon Nidey was born on November 13, 1922 in Baca County, Colorado to Wallace and Hazel (Orndorff) Nidey. He departed this life on May 4, 2013 at the age of 90. Kenneth is survived by his wife Hazel Ruth of Springfield Colorado and their three sons; Paul Gradon Nidey of Springfield, David Lynn Nidey of Middleburg, New York, and...

Harry Collins Lee Jr.

Harry Collins Lee Jr.

Apr 21, 2013

Harry Collins Lee Jr. was born July 5, 1951 in Virginia and passed away April 21, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs Colorado at the age of 61. Harry is survived by his fiancé Lorene Reynal of Springfield CO, Father Harry Lee Sr., siblings Harry, Pat, Bobby, Charles, Kenny, Ricky, and Jodie, all of Virginia. Harry was preceded in...

Lloyd W Snodgrass

Lloyd W Snodgrass

Apr 20, 2013

Long time Baca County resident, Lloyd Snodgrass, passed away April 20th in Cheyenne Wyoming at the age of 78. Graveside service for Lloyd Snodgrass will be Tuesday April 30, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Springfield Cemetery. Lloyd is survived by his wife Jerry, and Step daughter Teresa of Cheyenne Wyoming. As well as his siblings Leroy of Belton TX,...

Ronald Lee Brown

Ronald Lee Brown

Apr 1, 2013

Ron was born April 1, 1936 in St. Louis Missouri to Aaron and Anna Mae (Costello) Brown. He graduated from Wentzville High School. In 1956 he joined the United States Navy and served 11 years with service during the Vietnam War. Most of his time was served on the air craft carriers USS Coral Sea and USS Tripoli. Ron married...