Aug. 4, 1941 ~ March 27, 2024 Marilynn Ann Rickelton Whiteman passed away on March 27, 2024. She was 82 years old. Marilynn was born in Delta, Colorado, on Aug. 4, 1941, to Howard and Marjorie Rickelton. Howard soon moved to Farmington, New Mexico, where she owned a pharmacy. Marilynn[Read More…]
Tag: Obituary
Obituary – Walter Noel Powell
Nov. 18, 1937 ~ June 2, 2024 Walter Noel Powell passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024 in Meeker, Colorado. He was born Nov. 18, 1937, in Fruita, Colorado to Les and Ila Powell, who homesteaded on Douglas Creek. He was one of 10 children born to them. He attended[Read More…]
Death Notice – Walter Powell
June 2, 2024 Walter Powell, of Rangely, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday June 11, 2024, at the Rangely Cemetery. A full obituary to follow in next week’s paper.
Obituary: Gene Harrison Starbuck, PhD
Sept. 3, 1946 ~ May 22, 2024 I was born on Sept. 3, 1946, in Salida, Colorado. My parents lived in Meeker at the time, but Mom stayed with Dad’s family for better medical care and family support. Although I received the best possible care at St. Mary’s cancer center,[Read More…]
Obituary: Norman F. Tucker
Feb. 19, 1953 ~ May 20, 2024 Norman Forest Tucker, 71, passed peacefully from this life at his home in Bloomfield, New Mexico, on May 20, 2024, after a 12-year battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on Feb. 19, 1953, growing up in many[Read More…]
Death Notice: Sharon Clapper
Aug. 27, 1945 ~ April 27, 2024 Services at Holy Family Catholic, 889 Park Ave. in Meeker, Colorado, Monday, May 6, at 10 a.m.
Obituary: Earle E. Cary
March 7, 1935 ~ April 24, 2024 Earle Edward Cary passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at age 89. Predeceased by his father Wilson Cary, mother Edwina Cary, and brother John Cary. Earle is survived by his loving wife Patricia Kay Cary;[Read More…]
Obituary: Kay (Brennan) Bumguardner
April 6, 1950 ~ April 2, 2024 Kay was born to C.W. (Bill) and Nancy Brennan on April 6, 1950, and departed from this life at her home on April 2, 2024, just four days before her 74th birthday. Kay fought a six-month battle with cancer, and the cancer demon[Read More…]
Obituary – John E. Pattee
May 6, 1945 — March 21, 2024 John Ernest “Johnny Cakes, Daddy Cakes, Daddycakesiepoohskirooskis, Gramps” Pattee passed away at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper on March 21st, 2024. In the days leading up to his passing he was surrounded by the love of his family. John was born was born[Read More…]
Obituary – Anne Francelle Gentry
Dec. 24, 1931 ~ March 28, 2024 Anne Francelle Gentry, 92, of Whitefish, Montana, passed away March 28, 2024. She was born Dec. 24, 1931 in WestCliff, Colorado, to the late Thomas F. Watt and Elizabeth Amy Watt (Fee). Anne was an independent, tenacious and caring soul who started her[Read More…]
Obituary – Thomas R. ‘Tom’ Cook
Aug. 16, 1939 ~ March 28, 2024 Thomas R. (Tom) Cook, 84, passed away at the Veteran’s Community Living Center in Rifle, Colorado, on March 28, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer. Tom was born on Aug. 16, 1939, in Yuma, Colorado, to Robert James and Daisy (Smith) Cook.[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – Marilynn Whiteman
Marilynn Whiteman of Meeker passed away on March 3, 2024 at her home. Services are pending at this time.




