OBITUARIES

Lorraine "Lori" Simons

Lorraine "Lori" Simons

Nov 14, 2016

Lorraine “Lori” Simons              A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Lorraine “Lori” Simons was held at 10:00AM on Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Dedication of the grave and interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery.             Visitation for Lori was held on Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at...

Wayne Mathes

Wayne Mathes

Nov 13, 2016

Wayne M. Mathes             A memorial service for current Lamar resident, Wayne M. Mathes will be held at a later date.             Per Wayne’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation.             Wayne was born on November 6, 1934 at Memphis, Missouri to Okla Lee and Bessie (Walker) Mathes and passed away on November 13, 2016...

Cecil E. Watson,  Jr.

Cecil E. Watson, Jr.

Nov 11, 2016

Cecil Edward Watson, Jr.             A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Cecil E. Watson, Jr., affectionately known to his wife as “Schnookums” and Eddie to his family and friends, was held at 11:00AM on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Living Covenant Fellowship with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. Military Honors under the auspices of the Local V.F.W. and American...

Ervin Foster

Ervin Foster

Nov 6, 2016

Ervin L. Foster             A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Ervin L. Foster was held at 10:00AM on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Barbara Johns-Schleicher and Reverend Kathy Leathers co-officiating. Interment followed in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery with Full Military Honors under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and...

Tami Cline

Tami Cline

Nov 4, 2016

Tami Jo Cline             A celebration of life for Tami Jo Cline was held at 1:00PM on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the McClave United Methodist Church with Reverend Robin Riley officiating. Interment will follow in the Wiley Cemetery.             Per Tami’s family’s request there was no visitation.             Tami was born on July 16, 1959 at Lamar, Colorado to...

Dorothy Negley

Dorothy Negley

Nov 3, 2016

Dorothy Negley’s Dorothy Lucille English was born in Edwards County, Kansas on November 30, 1925. She was the second of three daughters of Emmett Eugene English and Flora Blanche Wood. She was proud to be a farmer’s wife following a long tradition in her family. Her great, great grandfather, William Wood, was a neighbor and friend of Abraham Lincoln’s family...

Sandy Crabtree

Sandy Crabtree

Nov 2, 2016

Sandra K. “Sandy” Crabtree             A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Sandy Crabtree was held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery.             Visitation for Sandy was held on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 3:00PM until 7:00PM at the...

Alonzo Hernandez

Alonzo Hernandez

Oct 29, 2016

Alonzo Hernandez             A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Alonzo Hernandez was held at 10:00AM on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Mariusz Wirkowski as celebrant. A rosary service was held prior to the mass at 9:30 at the church with Maria Gomez reciting. Interment followed...

Josh Campbell

Josh Campbell

Oct 24, 2016

Josh Campbell             A graveside celebration of life for longtime Wiley resident, Josh Campbell was held at 2:00PM on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Riverside Cemetery with Kenny Maestas officiating.             Visitation for Josh was held on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 9:00AM until 12:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel.             Josh was born on November 15, 1978 at Lamar,...

John & Phyllis Pierson

John & Phyllis Pierson

Oct 24, 2016

John V Pierson and Phyllis Pierson Residents of Canon City A graveside memorial service for former Lamar residents, currently of Canon City, Colorado, John and Phyllis Pierson was held at 11:00AM on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Reverend Robin Riley of the Wiley United Methodist Church officiating. Military Honors for John V. Pierson were...

Les Palmer

Les Palmer

Oct 22, 2016

Les Palmer A celebration of Life for longtime Hartman resident, Les Palmer will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday October 29, 2016 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating.  In-Urnment will follow in the Hartman Cemetery in Hartman, CO. Per Les’ request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Les Palmer was born on...

Connie Cook

Connie Cook

Oct 16, 2016

Connie J. Cook A Memorial Service for longtime Granada resident, Connie Cook will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Granada United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada. Per Connie’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing....

Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey

Oct 10, 2016

Mike Harvey A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Mike Harvey, was held at 2:00 PM Thursday October 13, 2016 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Lamar with Pastor Harold Baldwin officiating.  Full military honors are under the auspices of the local American Legion and VFW posts.  Interment for Mike was held on Friday October 14, 2016 at 12:00...

Etha Martinson

Etha Martinson

Oct 9, 2016

Etha Martinson A graveside funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Etha Martinson, was held at 11:00 AM Friday October 14, 2016 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Holly United Methodist Church officiating. Per Etha’s request there will be no public visitation. Etha Martinson was born on June 3, 1940 in Eads, Colorado to Lloyd...

Mary Ann Gilbert

Mary Ann Gilbert

Oct 7, 2016

Mary Ann Gilbert A Service of Celebration for longtime Lamar resident, Mary Ann Gilbert was held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Barbara Johns-Schleicher officiating. Interment was held at the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery. Mary Ann was born on December 30, 1933 at Garden City, Kansas to Lester and Alta...

Jodi Rae Maestas

Jodi Rae Maestas

Oct 4, 2016

Jodi Rae Maestas             A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Jodi Rae Maestas were held at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Holly United Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed at the Wiley Cemetery.             Visitation for Jodi was held on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 1:00PM...

Henry Nolan

Henry Nolan

Oct 4, 2016

Henry Ray Nolan             A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Henry Ray Nolan was held at 10:00AM on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Galen Burnett officiating. A rosary service was held prior at 9:30AM at the funeral home with Stephanie Gonzales reciting. Inurnment followed at the Hartman Cemetery in Hartman, Colorado.            ...

Lenny Denning

Lenny Denning

Oct 3, 2016

LENNY LEE DENNING 1954 – 2016 A Celebration of Life for former Hartman, Colorado resident, Lenny Lee Denning was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct 8, 2016 at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Dumas, Texas with Father Gabriel Garcia officiating.  Lenny’s daughter, Katie Johnson gave the Mass reading and daughter, Karli Gribble delivered the eulogy. Graveside...

Leopoldo Sanchez-Ceballos

Leopoldo Sanchez-Ceballos

Sep 29, 2016

Leopoldo Sanchez-Ceballos             An evening celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Leopoldo Sanchez-Ceballos were held at 7:00PM on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Apostolic Church in Lamar. A second celebration of life were held at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Apostolic Church in Lamar with Pastor Enrique Varela as officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery....

Dewey Hardt

Dewey Hardt

Sep 28, 2016

Dewey N. Hardt             A graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Dewey N. Hardt were held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Eugene Birt of the Holly First Church of the Nazarene officiating.             Dewey was born on February 14, 1925 at Braggs Mountain, Oklahoma to Grover Cleveland and Martha (Hall) Hardt and...