Nov. 18, 1949 ~ June 26, 2023 Nolan Layton was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Aspen, Colorado. He was the son and first child of George and Doris (Smallwood) Layton of Meeker, Colorado. He grew up on the Layton ranch, 3614 County Road 4 in Meeker, helping with farming and[Read More…]
Tag: Obituary
Obituary: Peggy Lee Wilkinson
Peggy Lee Wilkinson was born Feb. 2, 1949, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She went to be with the Lord on Aug. 13, 2023, at Sand Rock Care Center in Craig, Colorado. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Peggy was a certified gemologist, Working at[Read More…]
Obituary: Scott M. Balcomb
Dec. 20, 1946 – Aug. 4, 2023 Scott M. Balcomb passed away at his home on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Dec. 20, 1946, in Boulder, Colorado, Scott was raised in Meeker and Glenwood Springs. He graduated from Glenwood[Read More…]
Obituary: Cleo Broome
Aug. 26, 1933 ~ Aug. 7, 2023 With love, laughter and mischief Cleo Broome went to heaven to join her parents Jay and Erma Turner and her sister Elaine Julius and the love of her life, Bob Broome. The difficulty in leaving this earth was leaving her children, Brenda and[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE: Paulette Ann Comstock
Paulette Ann Comstock, 72, of Montrose passed away at Penrose Hospital on Aug. 7, 2023. Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting Mrs. Comstock’s family. A complete obituary will be published in coming weeks.
Celebration of Life
Please join us in celebrating Herb Hughley (1936~2023) on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. at Meeker Town Park. Come casual, have a bite to eat and share a memory.
Obituary: Ronald L. Mortenson
Ronald L. Mortenson Mar. 22, 1936 ~ July 22, 2023 Ronald Lee Mortenson, 87, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Grand River Health Care Center in Rifle, Colorado. Ronald Lee Mortenson was born May 22, 1936, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Louis and Ruth[Read More…]
Obituary: “Jim” James Robert Keenan
“Jim” James Robert Keenan Sept. 2, 1973—July 6, 2023 Jim Keenan, 49, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on July 6, 2023. Jim was born in Valentine, Nebraska. He went to Rifle High School and on to Lamar Community College. At the time of his death he was a licensed journeyman[Read More…]
Obituary: Jarrod Albert Nay
Jarrod Albert Nay Oct. 19, 1982 ~ July 20, 2023 Jarrod’s campfire went out after losing his brief battle with cancer on Thursday, July 20, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. Jarrod was born in Meeker, Colorado, at Pioneers Hospital to Pat Nay and Brenda Nay on Oct. 19,[Read More…]
Obituary: Brad Winder
Brad Winder Feb. 26, 1969 ~ June 24, 2023 Brad Winder, 54, of Albany, Wisconsin, (formerly New Glarus and Madison), passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the SSM Health Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer.[Read More…]
Obituary: Dixie Lee Jones
Dixie Lee Jones June 28, 1937 ~ April 18, 2023 Dixie Lee Jones passed away peacefully in her home on April 18, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 85 years old. She was born on June 28, 1937, in western Colorado to Sidney and Eileen Lyke. She graduated from[Read More…]
Obituary: Van Elman Merritt
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…]
