Nov. 23, 1933 ~ May 29, 2024 Clyde J. Slaugh passed away May 29, 2024, at the age of 90 in the hills of Rangely, Colorado doing what he loved. He was born Nov. 23, 1933, in Jensen, Utah to Fredrick Slaugh and Martha Greenhow. Clyde was raised with five[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary – Marilynn Ann Rickelton Whiteman
Aug. 4, 1941 ~ March 27, 2024 Marilynn Ann Rickelton Whiteman passed away on March 27, 2024. She was 82 years old. Marilynn was born in Delta, Colorado, on Aug. 4, 1941, to Howard and Marjorie Rickelton. Howard soon moved to Farmington, New Mexico, where she owned a pharmacy. Marilynn[Read More…]
Obituary – Walter Noel Powell
Nov. 18, 1937 ~ June 2, 2024 Walter Noel Powell passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024 in Meeker, Colorado. He was born Nov. 18, 1937, in Fruita, Colorado to Les and Ila Powell, who homesteaded on Douglas Creek. He was one of 10 children born to them. He attended[Read More…]
Obituary – Donald E. Findlay
July 24, 1946 ~ May 29, 2024 Donald E. Findlay passed away on May 29, 2024, at the age of 77 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born to Ethel “Loraine” and Ernest B. Findlay on July 24, 1946, in Meeker, Colorado. He graduated from Meeker High School in 1964.[Read More…]
Death Notice – Walter Powell
June 2, 2024 Walter Powell, of Rangely, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday June 11, 2024, at the Rangely Cemetery. A full obituary to follow in next week’s paper.
Obituary: Gene Harrison Starbuck, PhD
Sept. 3, 1946 ~ May 22, 2024 I was born on Sept. 3, 1946, in Salida, Colorado. My parents lived in Meeker at the time, but Mom stayed with Dad’s family for better medical care and family support. Although I received the best possible care at St. Mary’s cancer center,[Read More…]
Obituary: Norman F. Tucker
Feb. 19, 1953 ~ May 20, 2024 Norman Forest Tucker, 71, passed peacefully from this life at his home in Bloomfield, New Mexico, on May 20, 2024, after a 12-year battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on Feb. 19, 1953, growing up in many[Read More…]
Obituary: Ila C. Sturgeon
Dec. 9, 1943 ~ May 13, 2024 Ila Chamberlain was born in Rifle, Colorado, on Dec. 9, 1943, to Delora Olive (Morrow) and Archibald Chamberlain. She left this life and went on to her next journey on May 13, 2024 in Meeker, Colorado. She met the love of her life,[Read More…]
Obituary: James LaVon Dunn
May 31, 1940 ~ April 27, 2024 James LaVon Dunn was born on May 31, 1940, in Provo, Utah, to Joseph and Leora Dunn. The youngest of three, the oldest Vern, and older sister LaPriel. At 4 years of age, he relocated with his family to Meeker, Colorado. Jim was[Read More…]
Death Notice: Sharon Clapper
Aug. 27, 1945 ~ April 27, 2024 Services at Holy Family Catholic, 889 Park Ave. in Meeker, Colorado, Monday, May 6, at 10 a.m.
Obituary: Earle E. Cary
March 7, 1935 ~ April 24, 2024 Earle Edward Cary passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at age 89. Predeceased by his father Wilson Cary, mother Edwina Cary, and brother John Cary. Earle is survived by his loving wife Patricia Kay Cary;[Read More…]
Obituary: Kay (Brennan) Bumguardner
April 6, 1950 ~ April 2, 2024 Kay was born to C.W. (Bill) and Nancy Brennan on April 6, 1950, and departed from this life at her home on April 2, 2024, just four days before her 74th birthday. Kay fought a six-month battle with cancer, and the cancer demon[Read More…]
