obituaries

Nov 18, 2025

Patricia Ann Keller was born October 2nd, 1951 to Alfred and Martha (Hilt) Keller in Saint Francis, Kansas. At an early age she lived in Hale before the family moved to Vernon, where she was raised alongside her younger brother, Gary. Pat and Gary helped their parents with all aspects of farm life- putting up hay, milking cows, and doing...

Nov 17, 2025

David Clayton Shaklee, born on November 30, 1955, in Rupert, ID was called to his heavenly home on November 17, 2025, in Wray, Colorado. He was the beloved son of the late Reverend Charles and Olive Shaklee.

Peepaw, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey...

Nov 14, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Engel was born on October 8, 1944, and grew up in Crook, Colorado, where she attended school through high school.

After graduation, Sandy earned her cosmetology license and began her career as a beautician in Wray, Colorado, working at the Magic Mirror—originally located on the hill at the south end of Main Street.

Later in life, she moved to...

Nov 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our eldest son Rostislav (Rostik) William Jones, who was 21 years of age. He passed away in an automobile accident in eastern Colorado on Nov. 12th, 2025 at approximately 10:30 in the morning. Rostik was born in Makiivka, Ukraine and joined our family on January 1st, 2011 at the...

Nov 8, 2025

Lee Boyd Cobb Jr. was born to Lee Boyd Cobb, Sr. and Lucille Shaklee Cobb on July 9, 1945 in Denver, Colorado. Lee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Greeley, Colorado.

Lee spent most of his childhood in Prospect Valley, Colorado and attended Prospect Valley School until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962. Upon honorable discharge...

Oct 17, 2025

Christopher Kole Peterson. Can I tell you about Kole? Born on November 25th,1985 to father, Mitch Peterson, and mother, April (Peterson) Oestman in Wray, Co, he was Dr. Robert Buchanan’s 1500th delivery. Kole attended grade school and middle school in Wray, Co. He graduated from Chaparral High School in Parker, Colorado in 2004. After earning a bachelor’s degree in...

Oct 13, 2025

Vicky Jean McCauley

Vicky was born December 30th 1957 in Santa Ana Orange County California to parents Larry and Dorothy (Bushong) Hayes.  She was the second child of three who blessed this family.

She began her journey into heaven in the early morning hours of October 13th 2025 while at UC health in Greeley Colorado....

Sep 27, 2025

Harold entered the world on February 6 1937 to John J and Alice M (Hoag) Eisenbart, weighing in at 9lb 4oz. He was welcomed home by one sister and two brothers. They lived on a farm in Yates Center, KS. They raised cattle, farmed corn, soybean, wheat and milked a lot of cows by hand and did enjoy it....

Sep 25, 2025

Lois Fern (Prather) Ritchey July 23, 1949 – September 25, 2025

Lois Fern Ritchey, 76, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2025, surrounded by family. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who blessed those around her with humor, heart, and a spirited streak that made life more interesting for everyone lucky enough...

Sep 23, 2025

Carmen Christine Witte, age 60, of Wray, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 23rd surrounded by her family.. She was born on April 2, 1965, in Wray, Colorado, to Clifford and Opal Miller (Roberts).

Carmen grew up in Wray and attended Wray schools. She spent 13 years working at the local bank and held various jobs and...

Sep 22, 2025

Terri Lea Bliven was born April 15, 1960, to Charles L. and Shirley E. Reiman in Wray, Colorado.  She was one of eight children.  Terri passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 65.

Terri attended school in Wray, where she was an active member of the cheerleading squad, a mat maid for the wrestling...

Aug 22, 2025

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Aug 14, 2025

Stanley Eugene Shafer, 93, passed away in Aurora, Colorado, surrounded by his three daughters; clear-minded and giving orders until the very end, just as you’d expect from a proud Marine.

Born in Wray, Colorado, Stan was the eldest of three children to Samuel H. and Gladys L. (Brown) Shafer. He attended Union Ridge, a one-room country school...

Aug 1, 2025

Jerry Robert Haines, born on March 17, 1967, in Tyler, Texas, was welcomed into the loving arms of his adoptive parents, Charles “Chuck” and Gracie Haines. His early years were spent in Texas, where he developed a passion for football, often seen wearing a Dallas Cowboys helmet while playing with his cousins and father.

During his elementary...

Jul 21, 2025

Cecilia Pearline Workman Gillett was born August 24, 1937, at Benkelman, Nebraska as an only child to Cecil Albert Workman and Violet Abigail Workman. Pearline passed away in Wray, Colorado July 21, 2025.

She Attended the Haigler, Nebraska schools until she graduated in 1955 as valedictorian. Then she went to work as a bank teller at the...

Jul 18, 2025

James D. Smith (Jim)

Jim passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, with his wife and sister Deb at his side.

He was born February 6, 1960 to Shirley and Frank Smith. He was greeted at home by his Big Sisters Deb and Darla.

Jim had a great work ethic, when he was...

Jul 9, 2025

Carolyn Marie Payne, born on July 24, 1941, in Yuma, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 83 at the Wray Community District Hospital. Carolyn was the beloved daughter of Emory Eugene Swan and Gladys Murrain. She spent her early years on the family farm south of Yuma, where she developed a deep love...

Jun 20, 2025

William Dorne Brownlee, born May 1, 1937, in Wray, Colorado, to William and Thelma Brownlee, passed away peacefully in Sunsites, Arizona. Dorne spent his early years northwest of Wray, attending a small country school before moving to town with his family at the age of 14. He was a beloved brother to Alden Brownlee and Joyce Brownlee-Carson.

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May 31, 2025

Barbara Faye (Shafer) Jones was born August 24,1935 in Wray, Colorado to Samuel H. and Gladys L. (Brown) Shafer. She was born a month premature but that never slowed her down. Her older brother, Stanley and younger sister, Lila rounded out her siblings and there were many stories told about the three of them over the years.

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May 31, 2025

Betty Danforth, a longtime resident of Wray, Colorado, passed away on May 31, 2025.

Born and raised in Wray, Betty was the daughter of Zenos and Bernice Zion. She graduated from Wray High School and began her career with Kansas Nebraska. After marrying George “Gerry” Danforth, a member of the United States Air Force, the couple lived...