Feb. 10, 1941 ~ April 8, 2023 On Thursday, April 8, 2023, Anna Parker passed away at 82 years of age after a long illness. Anna was born in Boynton, Oklahoma, on Feb. 2, 1941, to Albert and Mary Nichols. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband[Read More…]
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Obituary: Larry Lee Klein
March 7, 1941 ~ April 7, 2023 Larry Lee Klein passed away April 7, 2023, peacefully at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Larry was born March 7, 1941, in Meeker, Colorado, the son of Julius John “Jay” and Florence Amanda (Hensal) Klein. Larry grew up in Meeker, Colorado, attending[Read More…]
Obituary: Gregory Blane Goddard
May 14, 1962 ~ March 31, 2023 Gregory Blane Goddard, second son of Gordon and Phyllis Goddard, husband of Madonna, father to Zachery and Wesley and Best Grandpa Ever to Baxter, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2023. Greg was born on May 14, 1962, in Rangely and spent his[Read More…]
Obituary: James (Jim) Eugene Mitchem
Jan. 23, 1954 ~ Feb. 25, 2023 James (Jim) Eugene Mitchem, born Jan. 23, 1954, in Denver, Colorado, passed away Feb. 25, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colorado, aged 69. He was the son of Billy Edward Mitchem and Martha Louise (Johnson) Mitchem and grew up in Rangely, Colorado. A kind,[Read More…]
Obituary: Bob White
Aug. 20, 1938 ~ March 10, 2023 Bob was born in Santa Fe, Oklahoma, on Aug. 20, 1938, to Raleigh A. White and Mamie White and came from very humble beginnings. Bob went to see his heavenly father on March 10, 2023, at the age of 84. Bob spent his[Read More…]
Obituary: EbeADean Albert Johnson
July 10, 1948 ~ Feb. 27, 2023 EbeADean Albert Johnson, 74, passed away at home in Meeker, Colorado on February 27, 2023. She is survived by her husband Bob Johnson; brothers Charles, James and Alan; and sister Shirley. She was born in Dragerton, Utah, on July 10, 1948. She was[Read More…]
Obituary: William and Beverly Ann Land Phillips
Beverly (Bev) Ann Land Phillips Dec. 17, 1938 ~ Jan. 14, 2023 Over 66 years together, Beverly (Bev) Ann Land Phillips passed away on Jan. 14, 2023, and William (Bill) Junior Phillips passed away on Jan. 23, 2023, neither wanted to live without the other. They said til death, but[Read More…]
Obituary: Richard Edwin Burdick
Richard Edwin Burdick Jan. 21, 1939 ~ Feb. 11, 2023 Richard Edwin Burdick was a devout husband, father, grandfather and friend who blessed the world with his presence for 84 years, until his peaceful passing on Feb. 11, 2023. Richard was born on Jan. 21, 1939, in Meeker, Colorado, and[Read More…]
Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Charles Findlay
Frederick “Fred” Charles Findlay Nov. 1, 1940 ~ Feb. 6, 2023 Frederick Charles Findlay was born on Nov. 1, 1940, to Charles and Aretta Findlay. He was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Feb. 6, 2023. Fred was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish.[Read More…]
Obituary: Scott Tyrell Hutchins
Scott Tyrell Hutchins Feb. 13, 1985 ~ Jan. 28, 2023 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Tyrell Hutchins on Jan. 28, 2023. Born Feb. 13, 1985 in Meeker, Colorado, to John and Diane Hutchins, Scott was just 37. Scott’s dry wit, thirst for knowledge[Read More…]
Obituary: Thaddeus Joseph Englert
Thaddeus Joseph Englert Nov. 14, 1934 ~ Dec. 29, 2022 Thaddeus Joseph Englert, son of Leo Francis Englert and Agatha Olivia Ohmes Englert, brother of Rosetta Land, Leo “Steve” Englert, Jr., Timothy (Leanna) Englert, and Mary Ann (Tim) Sheridan, and husband of Sue Ellen Englert made his great crossing to[Read More…]
Obituary: Laurel Naomi Osborn Durham
March 20, 1923 ~ Dec. 21, 2022 Laurel Naomi Osborn was born on March 20, 1923, to Effie M. and Charley B. Osborn, the youngest of nine children. Her older siblings were Everette, Marion, Edith, Floyd, Lowell, Clarence (Bill), Kenneth and Kermit. She was born at a boarding house in[Read More…]
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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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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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