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…]
Obituaries
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.
Obituary – Barbara Jean ‘Barbie’ Purkey
Aug. 10, 1962 ~ Dec. 27, 2023 Longtime Meeker resident, Barbara Jean “Barbie” (Lyke) Purkey passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Meeker on Dec. 27, 2023. She was 61. A celebration of Barbie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at[Read More…]
Obituary: Glenn Robert Carden
Glenn Robert Carden July 17, 1955 ~ Dec. 19, 2023 Former Meeker resident Glenn Robert Carden passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at his home in Moab, Utah. He was 68. Graveside services will be held at Highland Cemetery on Jan. 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. A celebration of[Read More…]
Obituary: Barbara Jean ‘Barbie’ Purkey
Barbara Jean ‘Barbie’ Purkey Aug. 10, 1962 ~ Dec. 27, 2023 Barbara Jean “Barbie” Purkey, of Meeker, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at her home. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at the Church of Christ, 904 Third Street in Meeker. Barbie[Read More…]
Obituary: June E. Foley
June 30, 1930 ~ Dec. 16, 2023 June E. Foley, 93, of South Dakota, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller, South Dakota, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church[Read More…]
Obituary: Daniel Jones
July 7, 1961 ~ Dec. 17, 2023 Daniel Jones, 62, of Rogers, Arkansas, died on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. He was born on July 7, 1961, in Craig, Colorado. He attended Meeker High School and graduated in 1979. He was proud of his four years of service in the U.S.[Read More…]
Obituary – Jennifer Ilene (Wood) Leonetti
March 13, 1978 ~ Nov. 20, 2023 Jennifer (Jenny) Leonetti entered her eternal home in Heaven on Nov. 20, 2023, after a year-long courageous battle with an aggressive and fast-moving cancer. She was born to Claude and Karen Wood at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She joined an[Read More…]
Obituary – Connie Marie (Tegrotenhuis) Shuss
Feb. 16, 1951 ~ Nov. 21, 2023 Connie was born on Feb. 16, 1951, to Kenneth and Betty Tegrotenhuis in Delta, Colorado. She was the third of four children. Connie grew up working on the family farm and orchards, showing 4-H pigs, and she was also a cheerleader for the[Read More…]
