Dec. 6, 1941 ~ Feb. 14, 2026 Georgia Lee Sutton went home to be with the Lord, Feb. 14, 2026. Georgia was born in Meeker, Colorado, Dec. 6, 1941, to Gale and Amber Perrine. She attended primary through high School and graduated in Meeker. She became the wife of Howard[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary – James ‘Jim’ Thomas Riegel
June 27, 1951 ~ March 16, 2026 James Thomas Riegel died in peace on March 16, 2026, with his family and many friends surrounding him with love. Jim was born in Englewood, Colorado, on June 27, 1951, to Jack and Yvonne Riegel. Jim’s tenacious personality was evident early — his[Read More…]
Obituary – Robert James (Bob) Miller
1928 ~ Feb. 14, 2026 Robert James Miller (Bob), 97, died peacefully at his home in Rifle, Colorado, on Feb. 14, 2026. Bob was born in 1928 in Canton, Ohio, to Ethel and Loyal Miller. As a youth he lived in Colorado long enough to fall in love with its[Read More…]
Obituary – Dixie (Lundberg) Jones
July 19, 1941 ~ Jan. 15, 2026 Dixie Lundberg was born in Meeker, Colorado, on July 19, 1941, to Shirley Janes Lundberg and Dick Lundberg. Her mother tragically died in a car accident when Dixie was 4-years-old and she was raised by her grandparents, Raymond and Fannie Janes of Meeker.[Read More…]
Obituary – Ralph Backes
Aug. 8, 1952 ~ Jan. 5, 2026 Ralph Backes passed away Jan. 5, 2026, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Ralph was born on Aug. 8, 1952, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Chester and JoNell Backes of Milner. He lived in Milner and attended Hayden Schools until his[Read More…]
Obituary: Terry Dean Broughton
Oct. 1, 1944 ~ Feb. 3, 2026 Terry Dean Broughton, a Rifle, Colorado, native, was born Oct. 1, 1944, in Oakland, California, to Vernice Marva (Ammerman) Broughton and George Raymond Broughton. He was welcomed to the family by older sisters Jacqueline Broughton (Loesch) and Judy Broughton (Bainter). As the youngest[Read More…]
Obituary – Bobby ‘Bob’ Ray Carden
Jan. 24, 1930 ~ Jan. 18, 2026 Bobby “Bob” Ray Carden, 95, passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026. Born in the year 1930 in the town Tahona, Oklahoma, to Faye and Dalton Carden, Bob was part of a special bond from the very beginning as a twin to his[Read More…]
Obituary – Kenneth Lee Idol
March 13, 1939 ~ Nov. 3, 2025 Kenneth Lee Idol was born on March 13, 1939 to Loren and Lana Idol in Meeker, Colorado. He graduated from RBCHS and was active on the basketball, football and track teams. He was the 1957 recipient of the Bausch-Lomb Science Award and then[Read More…]
Obituary – Judith ‘Judy’ Hergenreder
July 30, 1945 ~ Jan. 14, 2026 Judith “Judy” Hergenreder was born on July 30, 1945, in Casper, Wyoming, to Cody and Onalee (Anderson) Bays. She was the beloved baby sister to three older brothers who remained her best friends throughout her life. Judy grew up in Midwest, Wyoming, where[Read More…]
Obituary – John Josiah Jones
Dec. 31, 1957 ~ Jan. 6, 2026 John Josiah Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was called into the arms of the Lord on Jan. 6, 2026. John was born on Dec. 31, 1957, in Dunlo, Pennsylvania, to John and Ruth (Pearce) Jones. He was welcomed home by his[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – Bob R. Carden
Jan. 24, 1930 ~ Jan. 18, 2026 Services are scheduled at White River Methodist Church (809 Park) in Meeker, Colorado, on Jan. 30 at 3 p.m.
Eunice Joy Humphrey
Oct. 4, 1927 ~ Jan. 7, 2026 Eunice Joy Humphrey, of Meeker, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and those who cared for her on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker. She was 98. Upon Eunice’s request, private family services will be held. Eunice Joy[Read More…]
