March 14, 1956 ~ Feb. 6, 2023 A year ago, Gary left this world leaving behind friends and family who miss him greatly. Gary was an amazing plumber, taught by his uncle but he never bothered to get his masters. He was in demand enough he didn’t have to. He[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary – Julie Anne Justus
June 12, 1960 ~March 1, 2024 Julie Anne Justus was born on June 12, 1960, to David and Jeanette Justus in Rangely, Colorado. Julie, (Jules, as her friends called her), was a very strong, independent and adventurous person. She was a hard worker, and had a passion for animals. Her[Read More…]
Obituary – Terry Leigh Oliver
Sept. 22, 1949 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Terry Leigh Oliver was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Jordan, Montana, and went to heaven on Feb. 20, 2024, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He fought extremely hard to keep going till the very end and remained[Read More…]
Obituary – Robert Eugene King
Oct. 27, 1928 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Robert King went peacefully on the morning of Feb. 20, 2024. He received a cochlear implant (hearing solution) to live a fuller life on Dec. 15. He wanted to hear on the phone and in person better. Bob was a prolific storyteller and[Read More…]
Obituary – Joan (Joanie) Alice Emmett Dyer
Oct. 3, 1937 ~ Jan. 20, 2024 Joan (Joanie) Alice Emmett Dyer passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 86 at Rangely District Hospital in Rangely, Colorado. Joan was born on Oct. 3, 1937, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to George Arthur and Grace Blakney Emmett. When[Read More…]
Obituary – James (Jim) Howell Boydstun
Sept. 9, 1948 ~ Jan. 27, 2024 James (Jim) Howell Boydstun passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer on Jan. 27, 2024, in Cañon City, Colorado. Born on Sept. 9, 1948, in Rifle, Colorado, to Gladys (Williams) and Lawerence Boydstun, Jim’s life was a testament to the education[Read More…]
Obituary – Ellen Marie Boudreaux
July 20, 1950 ~ Jan. 26, 2024 A lifelong resident of Rio Blanco County, Ellen Marie Boudreaux, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 73. Ellen was born on July 20, 1950, to Elton “Scrub” and Hazel Edwards in Hayden, Colorado. She was raised with her siblings[Read More…]
Obituary – Viola Payton
Nov. 22, 1928 ~ Jan. 11, 2024 Viola Payton was born at home in Ramah, Colorado on Nov. 22, 1928, to Green and Carrie (Simpson) Christian, the youngest of eight children. She began her education in Ramah and attended Palmer High School in Colorado Springs before moving to Grand Valley,[Read More…]
Death Notice: Bessie Viola Payton
Bessie Viola Payton Nov. 22, 1928 ~ Jan. 11, 2024 Loving mother to Dorothy Hayes, Cindy Moyer and Christie Long. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. OBITUARYPOLICY To submit an obituary or death notice, please stop by the office, call 970-878-4017 or email[Read More…]
Obituary: Charles Edwin Vandiver
Charles Edwin Vandiver Dec. 18, 1943 ~ Jan. 11, 2024 Charles Edwin Vandiver, 80, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Jan. 11, 2024. Dr. Vandiver was born in Monahans, Texas, on Dec. 18, 1943. He went through all 12 public school grades in Hobbs, New Mexico, and played on the[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert F. Fey
Robert F. Fey Sept. 15, 1943 ~ Aug. 21, 2023 Robert F. Fey, 79, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Aug. 21, 2023, at the John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the husband of Karen R. Fey. Bob was a true businessman who worked hard. As a[Read More…]
Obituary – Mark Hamilton Sheridan
July 20, 1944 ~ Jan. 2, 2024 Mark Hamilton Sheridan, 79, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, in his home in Aguila, Arizona. A devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend, his kindness and humor touched all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring.
