Betty Ann Smith, longtime Eastern Plains resident, passed away with family at her side on Sunday September 18, 2022. Betty was born on January 8, 1934 in Kirk, Colorado to Elmer and Elizabeth (Shively) Boone. She spent most of her childhood in Kirk where she attended school graduating from LibertyContinue Reading
Grace Ellen Keller, age 77, of Eckert, CO passed away on August 23, 2022, in the Delta Health Memorial Hospital shortly after falling ill to the West Nile Virus. She transitioned peacefully, surrounded by her family. Grace was born November 25, 1944, in Brush, CO to Alvin (Raymond) and EmilyContinue Reading
Charles Ray Anzlovar was born February 8th, 1949, in Pueblo, Colorado to Joseph and Angela Anzlovar. He was the 3rd of 4 children. Charley met his wife Katheryn Ilene Beach and they married on November 1st, 1967. To this union Jacqlyn Rae (1968) and Tracey Ann (1973) were born. CharleyContinue Reading
Edgar Edward Ediger age 95, of Yuma, CO, passed away on August 31, 2022. He was born in Weatherford, OK December 1, 1926. He was the oldest son of Albert and Marie Ediger. Ed passed away at the Washington County Nursing Home in Akron, Colorado on August 31, 2022. HeContinue Reading
Samuel Lee Dembitsky passed away at his home Tuesday August 9, 2022. He was born March 14, 1956 in Yuma, CO. Sam had many jobs throughout his life; he worked as a dispatcher in Yuma, CO, drove semi-trucks, worked for the Port of Entry in Fort Morgan and drove aContinue Reading
James “Jim” Adolf Harms, died surrounded by his family on August, 5, 2022 at Hillcrest Care Center in Wray, Colorado at the age of 92 years old. Jim was born on June 22, 1930 in Hyde Colorado to Edith and Adolf Harms. Jim was one of eight children and attendedContinue Reading
Thomas “Tom” Churchill Holtorf was born on June 19, 1936 to John and Margaret “Mugs” Holtorf in Sterling, Colorado. Tom was the middle of three children. He entered rest Aug 4, 2022 at his home in Yuma Colorado, at the age of 86. Tom attended Union Center Country School untilContinue Reading
James Arthur Hinkle was born August 14, 1942, and went home to be with Jesus July 30, 2022, just 15 days shy of his 80th birthday. He was the youngest son of Loren William Hinkle and Emily Josephine Ramsey. The second to youngest of 9 children. He was born inContinue Reading
We are sad to announce the passing of Leora Jane Deschamps on July 29, at the age of 70. She passed peacefully in her home in Wray, Colorado, after her battle with cancer. Leora was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Sam and Betty Carter. She attended Eagle Valley HighContinue Reading
Polly Ann Penton was born in Colorado Springs May 18, 1940 to Joe and Elna (Daniels) Larreau. She passed away July 9, 2022 after a battle with cancer. She was the seventh child. Five more came after her. She grew up in Eastern Colorado starting school at Hilltop near Thurman.Continue Reading