Aug. 26, 1946 ~ Jan. 8, 2025 James “Jim” Bruce Claybaugh, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2025, in Rangely, Colorado, at the age of 78. Jim was born on Aug. 26, 1946, at the old St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado,[Read More…]
Obituaries
OBITUARY – Linda B. Tempel
April 6, 1943 ~ Dec. 1, 2024 Linda B. Tempel passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 1, 2024. Linda was the daughter of Doretta and Don Bonnawitz, born in Fremont, Nebraska, on April 6, 1943. Linda spent her early years in Fremont, attending elementary school there before moving[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – Christopher Sterling Erwin
March 21, 1980 ~ Dec. 14, 2024 Services for Christopher Erwin will be held at the Church at Meeker (1032 Jennifer Dr.) on Jan. 25, 2025, at 11 a.m.
DEATH NOTICE – Eric Lone
Jan. 21, 1970 ~ Dec. 5, 2024 Services for Lone, the brother of Vicki (Stanley) Crawford, will be held at Fort Logan Cemetery on Jan. 16, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VFW Auxiliary #5843 in Meeker.
DEATH NOTICE – Greg A. Glasgow
March 19, 1950 ~ Jan. 3, 2025 Greg A. Glasgow of Meeker passed away Jan. 3, 2025 in Grand Junction at the HopeWest facility. Per Greg’s wishes there will be no services.
DEATH NOTICE – Sally Ridings
Oct. 13, 1931 ~ Dec. 31, 2024 Services will be held at the White River Methodist Church in Meeker on Jan. 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. A full obituary is planned for next week.
IN MEMORIAM – Paul ‘Cody’ Crooks
Sept. 8, 1984 ~ Dec. 23, 2024 Paul “Cody” Crooks of Meeker passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. He served 9 1/2 years in the Navy. Survivors include his wife Kayla and stepchildren Ricky and Amihya, and Aspen, his dog. He met Kayla on Oct. 24, 2023 and proposed[Read More…]
Obituary – Paul ‘Cody’ Crooks
Sept. 8, 1984 ~ Dec. 23, 2024 Paul Cody Crooks was born on Sept. 8, 1984, in Ogallala, Nebraska to Larry R. Crooks and Virginia (Ginny) L. Shaw Crooks. He was welcomed home by his older brother, Robert Cade Crooks. Cody began his life in Julesburg, Colorado, and shortly thereafter[Read More…]
Obituary – Charlotte Adele (Counts) Douglas White
Sept. 27, 1932 ~ Dec. 8, 2024 Charlotte Adele Counts was born in Craig, Colorado, on Sept. 27, 1932. As the eighth child of parents Robert Taylor Counts and Lula Marie Lilly Counts, Charlotte was welcomed home by four big brothers: Robert, Charlie, James, and Gene; and three sisters: Mary,[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – Cody Crooks
September 8, 1984 – December 23, 2024 Paul “Cody” Crooks of Meeker passed away early Monday, Dec. 23, 2025. Services are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds in Meeker. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cody Crooks[Read More…]
Obituary – Ruth Eva Caldwell DeVore
April 1, 1930 ~ Dec. 11, 2024 Ruth Eva Caldwell DeVore, 94, of Grand Junction, Colorado, embarked on her heavenly journey on Dec. 11, 2024. Ruth was born in Grand Junction on April 1, 1930, to Verne and Hannah (Blue) Caldwell of Meeker, Colorado. Ruth attended grade school in Meeker,[Read More…]
Obituary – James Brumback
Sept. 9, 1948 ~ Nov. 28, 2024 Meeker resident, James “Jim” Brumback, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado. He was 76. Upon Jim’s request, no services will be held. James Gordon Brumback was born the son of Donald and Juanita (Archer) Brumback[Read More…]
