Gerald Dickman, born in Meeker, Colo., Aug. 16, 1925, passed away on Sunday Aug. 7, 2016. He is survived by: daughter Lorie Dickman; son Rex Dickman; and grandchildren Robert and Amy. His wife of more than 50 years, Doralee, preceded him in death seven years ago.
Obituaries
Obituary: Glen Paul Papez
Glen Paul Papez, 58, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.
Obituary: Edna Mae Gould
Edna Mae Gould, 92, with family by her side, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2016, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo. She had been in residence there since May 19, 2015.
Obituary: James Calvin ‘Jim’ Pilkington
James Calvin “Jim” Pilkington, 80, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at his residence in Longmont, Colo.
Obituary: Melba Ellen Hill
Melba Ellen Hill passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on June 29, 2016. Melba arrived on Nov. 5, 1930 in Vernal, Utah. She was the middle child of Douglas and Eleanor Chew of Jensen, Utah.
Obituary: Tom Farris
Tom Farris, the devoted husband of Lori Farris, peacefully entered heaven’s glory on Friday, June 17, 2016, while surrounded by loving family and friends.
Obituary: Ernie Melvin Coats
Ernie Melvin Coats, 81, died May 29, 2016, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Ernie was born Jan. 28, 1935, in Meeker, Colo., the son of Milo Melvin Coats and Edna Lucille (Hart) Coats. Ernie was graduated from Meeker High School and the Army Corps of Engineers School with highest honors.
Obituary: Trevor Allen McCoy
Trevor Allen McCoy, 29, and independent welder/fabricator and owner of TM Welding, LLC, went to be home with his Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Obituary: Theodore Gerald ‘Ted’ Bina
Theodore Gerald “Ted” Bina passed away to be with his Lord on May 31, 2016, at the Veterans’ Home in Rifle, Colo. Ted was born Dec.2, 1930, at Devils Lake, N.D., to Peter Paul and Cecilia Lillian (Pesek) Bina. He was the second youngest boy of eight children.
Obituary: Doris ‘Jeanne’ Nadon
Doris ‘Jeanne’ Nadon, 81, of Galveston, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Mainland Medical Center. She was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Louise and Lawrence German.
Obituary: Elaine Dorothy Garcia
Craig resident Elaine Dorothy Garcia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2016, surrounded by her family at her residence in Craig. She was 73.
Obituary: Erika ‘Oma’ Flaherty
Longtime Meeker resident Erika Flaherty died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a long illness with dementia.



