OBITUARIES

John  S.  Miller

John S. Miller

Oct 21, 2017

John S. Miller A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, John Stephen Miller will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Living Covenant Ministries with Pastor Michael Stines officiating. Per John’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. John was born on October 2, 1963 in Texas to Frank...

Leslie M. Rittgers

Leslie M. Rittgers

Oct 21, 2017

Leslie M. “Les” Rittgers A service of celebration for longtime Eads, CO resident, Les Rittgers will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday November 5, 2017 at the First Christian Church of Eads with Pastor Mark Iemel officiating. Per Les’ request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Leslie M. Rittgers affectionately known to many as Les...

Mitzi Kay Robinson

Mitzi Kay Robinson

Oct 21, 2017

Mitzi K. Robinson A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Mitzi K. Robinson will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Peacock Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Per Mitzi’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Mitzi was born on November 10, 1938 at Manzanola, Colorado to George...

Vernon  Gale Crum

Vernon Gale Crum

Oct 20, 2017

Vernon G. Crum A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Hartman resident, Vernon G. Crum, will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Holly with Pastor Galen Burnett officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery in Holly, CO. Visitation for Vernon will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017...

Dorothy  Walker

Dorothy Walker

Oct 15, 2017

Dorothy Walker A graveside celebration of life for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, Dorothy Walker will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Holly Cemetery with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Dorothy was born on December 28, 1918 at Strawn, Kansas to Clarence and Mabel (Gangloff) Beer, and passed away on October 15, 2017 at the Weisbrod Memorial...

Mary  M Shinn

Mary M Shinn

Oct 14, 2017

Mary M. Shinn A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Mary M. Shinn was held at 2:00PM on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kristina Walker of the Lamar United Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Mary was held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at...

Velda Lavetta Harbert

Velda Lavetta Harbert

Oct 13, 2017

Velda Lavetta Harbert A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Velda Lavetta Harbert will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Lavetta will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 3:00PM until 7:00PM at the...

Josephine  Martinez

Josephine Martinez

Oct 11, 2017

Josephine Martinez A mass of Christian burial for longtime Granada resident, Josephine Martinez will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly with Reverend Mariusz Wirkowski as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at the church at 9:30AM with Josie French reciting. Interment will...

Mike Harris, Sr.

Mike Harris, Sr.

Oct 8, 2017

Mike Harris, Sr. A come and go celebration of life for Wiley, Colorado resident, Mike Harris, Sr. will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 2:00PM until 6:00PM at his home in Wiley at 607 Gordon St. Per Mike’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Mike was born on December 9, 1951 at Powell,...

Gene Gourley

Gene Gourley

Sep 25, 2017

Gene Gourley A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Gene Gourley, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Per Gene’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Gene was born on May 3, 1934 at Lycan, Colorado to Monte Robert and Fannie McCord (Flanagan)...

Norma N. Powell

Norma N. Powell

Sep 23, 2017

Norma N. Powell A celebration of life funeral service for Walsh, CO resident, Norma N. Powell will be held at 10:00 AM Friday September 29, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Burial will follow in the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, CO. Visitation for Norma will be held from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday September 28,...

Thelma J.  Schibbelhut

Thelma J. Schibbelhut

Sep 16, 2017

Thelma Schibbelhut A graveside celebration of life for longtime Bent and Prowers County resident, Thelma Schibbelhut will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Visitation for Thelma will be held from 1:00PM until 5:00PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Thelma was born on April 4, 1928...

Lyle D Specht

Lyle D Specht

Sep 15, 2017

Lyle Dean Specht A celebration of life for lifelong Brandon and Sheridan Lake resident, Lyle Specht will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Sheridan Lake Bible Church. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Visitation for Lyle will be held from 4:00PM until 7:00PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Lyle...

Pat Lambrecht

Pat Lambrecht

Sep 15, 2017

Pat Lambrecht A private family graveside service for former Sterling, Colorado resident will be held at later date. Per Pat’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Pat was born on September 21, 1944 at Sterling, Colorado to Harry Irvon and Cora E. (Stewart) Marks and passed away on September 15, 2017 in Lamar with her...

Allen  E.  Eckles

Allen E. Eckles

Sep 15, 2017

Allen E. Eckles A graveside celebration of life for lifetime Lamar resident, Allen E. Eckles will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar with Pastor Rory Gillespie of the Lamar Presbyterian Church officiating. Per Allen’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Allen was born on February 9,...

F. J. Denning

F. J. Denning

Sep 14, 2017

F J. Denning A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, F. J. Denning will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Henry Wertin as celebrant. A rosary service will be held at the church on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m....

Rev. Raymond P Grimes

Rev. Raymond P Grimes

Sep 12, 2017

Reverend Raymond P. Grimes entered into rest on September 12, 2017, at the Bent County Nursing Care Center in the presence of his dear friends and parishioners. Father Grimes was preceded in death by his parents and some of his siblings. He is survived by his sister Margaret Kieffer and numerous nieces and nephews. Father Grimes was born February 13,...

Bill Buxton

Bill Buxton

Sep 9, 2017

William “Bill” Ralph Buxton A celebration of life for lifetime Lamar resident, William Ralph Buxton, known to his family and friends as Bill, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Bill will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017...

Juanita "Jennie"  Gerlock

Juanita "Jennie" Gerlock

Sep 1, 2017

Juanita “Jennie” Gerlock A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Jennie will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 1:00PM until 7:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Jennie was born...

Elva  L. Root

Elva L. Root

Aug 30, 2017

Elva L. Root A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Elva L. Root will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Crosswinds Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Roy Gueswel officiating. Interment will be held at the Eads Cemetery at 2:00PM on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Visitation for Elva will be held prior to the...