Van Elman Merritt April 7, 1948 ~ May 18, 2023 Van Elman Merritt, of Parachute, Colorado, passed away at his home on May 18, 2023. He was 75. Van was born on April 7, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Hardy Vandore and Lyda Hazel (Hendrix) Merritt. He spent his[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary: Spencer Allen Schram
Spencer Allen Schram March 11, 1985 ~ May 10, 2023 Spencer Allen Schram, son of Steve Schram and Debbie Schram, recently passed away following several years of health problems. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Spencer was born on March 11, 1985, in Rock Springs, Wyoming,[Read More…]
Obituary: Patricia Hendrickson
Patricia Hendrickson March 29, 1929 ~ May 27, 2023 Patricia Ann Lindburg Hendrickson entered Heaven on May 27, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born March 29, 1929, in Osage City, Kansas, to John Raymond Lindburg and Elva Margarette Dorr. She attended college in Pittsburg, Kansas, and taught[Read More…]
Celebration of Life: Jim Mitchem
Saturday, June 17 from 12-4 p.m. at Rangely Camper Park Pavilion. Please join family and friends to share memories and enjoy lunch and Jim’s favorite bluegrass music (with The Country DJ). FMI and to RSVP: [email protected]
Celebration of Life: Keith Allen Koutz
One of two Celebrations of Life for Keith Koutz will be held Saturday, June 3 at 12 p.m. at 25107 Ira Way in Cedaredge, Colorado.
Funeral Notice: Charlie Brown
The family of Charlie Brown, who passed away in October 2022, invites those who knew him to a celebration of his life on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. There will be a brief memorial service at Meeker’s Highland Cemetery Memorial Garden followed by fellowship and luncheon at the[Read More…]
Obituary: Randy Forrest
Randy Forrest October 29, 1950 ~ May 22, 2023 Randy Forrest, 72, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Yampa Valley Medical Center, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He was born in Denver and graduated from Golden High School. He then entered the Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. [Read More…]
Obituary: Keith Allen Koutz
Keith Allen Koutz Jan. 8, 1988 ~ May 4, 2023 Keith Allen Koutz passed away, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Meeker, Colorado, a victim of an auto accident. He was 35 years young. Keith grew up in the Delta County area and attended school in Delta. Keith worked as a[Read More…]
Obituary: Bill Dyer, Sr.
Bill Dyer, Sr. Nov. 9, 1934 ~ May 2, 2023 Billy “Bill” Dee Dyer Sr. of Rangely passed away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 88 in Denver, Colorado. Bill was born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas to John Dewell Dyer and Laura[Read More…]
Obituary: William Spurvey
William Spurvey July 15, 1935 ~ May 8, 2023 William Spurvey, 87, passed away quietly on Monday, May 8, 2023, in the loving arms of his dance partner, then wife of 46 years. William had been battling congestive heart failure. William was born in North Denver to William and Dorothy[Read More…]
Obituary: Pauline Hopper Miller
Pauline Hopper Miller Feb. 9, 1943 ~ April 7, 2023 On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, after battling cancer for 11 years, our sweet Mimi went to be with her Lord and Savior. Mimi was a well-loved fixture of our community and many will miss her famous homemade ice cream. [Read More…]
Obituary: John Ravell “Hoot” Gibson
John “Hoot” Gibson Feb. 9, 1943 ~ May 10, 2023 Our hearts are broken with the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather John Ravell “Hoot” Gibson. He passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Rangely, Colorado. Hoot was born to Cecil and Geraldine Gibson on Feb.[Read More…]




