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…]
Obituaries
Death Notice: Christopher Harris
Christopher Harris June 1, 2003 ~ April 20, 2023 In loving memory of Christopher John Harris. Son, brother, uncle, grandson, godson, and friend forever… Gone too soon but will never be forgotten…
Obituary: Betty Lew Hames
Betty Lew Hames Feb. 26, 1946 ~ April 28, 2023 Betty Lew Hames was born Feb. 26, 1946, in Berthoud, Colorado. Betty passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023. She is the wife of Henry Hames. They were married for 56 years. Sister to Marvin Ivey; mother to Debra (Charles)[Read More…]
Obituary: Anne Elizabeth Conner
Anne Elizabeth Conner March 24, 1966 ~ April 28, 2023 Anne Elizabeth Conner, 57, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. Cremation with inurnment at Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois at a future date. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com Anne[Read More…]
Obituary: Dawn Marie Michels
Dawn Marie Michels June 8, 1953 ~ Oct. 23, 2022 Dawn Marie Michels was born on June 8, 1953, to Mary and Floyd Gulliford Jr. in Meeker, Colorado. She was the oldest of four children. The Gulliford family moved around Northwest Colorado where Dawn spent time in the schools of[Read More…]
Death Notice: Lee Light
March 21, 1931 ~ April 25, 2023 A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later time. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Pioneers Hospital Walbridge Wing.
Obituary: Hazel “Jean” White
Oct. 28, 1937 ~ April 23, 2023 Hazel “Jean” White, 85, retired elementary school teacher, died Sunday, April 23, 2023. Funeral services will be held in June at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wichita, Kansas. Hazel and her husband Frazer owned property upriver from 1966 to 1999 and were involved in[Read More…]
Obituary: Cheryl Ann Chytry Whiteman
Feb. 16, 1938 ~ April 25, 2023 Cheryl Ann Chytry was born Feb. 16, 1938, to Eugene Henry and Dorothy Jean Oldland Chytry in St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. E.O. Munroe, who was a friend of the family, delivered Cheryl. Jean was working at St. Mary’s Hospital[Read More…]
Obituary: Vicki Lee McPhail
Vicki Lee McPhail was born on Jan. 10, 1952, in Denver, Colorado. She was wife to Tony; mom to C.J., Amber and Dusty (and a second mom to dozens of their friends); sister to Gail, Chuck, Kathy, Mike and Cindy; daughter to Chuck and Shirley; grandma to Jordan, Tyler, Sawyer,[Read More…]
Obituary: Herbert Eugene Hughley
May 7, 1936 ~ April 19, 2023 Herbert Eugene Hughley of Meeker, Colorado, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Wednesday, April 19, at the age of 86. Herb was born to Ayotte and Adelaide Hughley in Roseville, Minnesota, on May 7, 1936. He grew up[Read More…]
Obituary: Ellen Nieslanik
Dec. 10, 1962 ~ April 24, 2023 It is with great love and heartbreak that we announce the death of Ellen Strang Nieslanik. After a 25-plus-year battle with scleroderma and other autoimmune conditions, Ellen passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023, at her home in Waldport, Oregon, surrounded by family.[Read More…]
Death Notice: Dixie Lee Jones
June 28, 1937 ~ April 18, 2023 A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to HopeWest.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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