obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

Danny Kenneth Cumley was born March 15, 1948, to his parents Darlene (Lush) and Floyd Kenneth Cumley (Bud) in Wray, Colorado. Danny spent his childhood in Wray.

After he attended High School, Danny joined the Navy in June 1965. While in the Navy he served overseas during The Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the Navy...

Aug 1, 2021

Ronald Henry Peterson was born to Robert and Marjorie (Looney) Peterson on April 30,1943 in Denver, Colorado.  He was the third of twelve children to grow up in their beloved family home on Quitman Street.  Growing up Ron received his amateur radio license at age 13 and he loved radios his entire life.  Ron received a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Jul 14, 2021

Debra Marlene (Stults) Gillett was born in Denver Colorado on January 24, 1953.  The Lord knew that she would need a loving family and shortly after her birth she was adopted by Darrel and Martha Stults.

Deb or Debbie as many called her, attended schools in Vernon and Wray.   Deb married Gary Gillett and to this union...

Jun 26, 2021

Alma left for her place with God on June 26 th peacefully, with her daughter Barbara Northcutt at her bedside.

She was born at home on the family farm in Rawlins, Kansas to James and Jenny Bowland. As a young girl her family moved to Wray, Colorado where she attended most of her public schooling. She married...

Jun 13, 2021

Owen Hammond died in a tragic car accident on Sunday, June 13, 2021.  He was 15 years old.

Owen was born in Montrose, Colorado on July 18, 2005, to Matthew and Chrystal (Smith) Hammond.  His first home was in Dove Creek, CO where he loved exploring the desert and looking for arrowheads with his dad and Grandpa...

Jun 6, 2021

George W. Spellman was the second oldest of eight children born to Eldon Thomas (Bud) Spellman and Lois B. (Richards) Spellman January 6, 1929, at home in the Alvin area north of Wray.  He passed away June 6, 2021, at Wray Community Hospital.

George grew up in the Alvin community and when he was 16 years old,...

May 23, 2021

LeRoy Wright was born in Julesburg, Colorado May 21 st 1946 and passed away May 23, 2021 at his home in Wray Colorado surrounded by his wife, family, friends and pets. He was the only child of George and Rosa Wright of Julesburg Colorado. He married Lana Rae Eastin and had four sons. Garry, Steve, Shannon and Sean.

May 21, 2021

DEAN A. CLARK, 98 passed away May 21, 2021 at the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, Kansas.

Private Graveside services & Inurnment will be held in Haigler Cemetery in Haigler, Nebraska.

Memorials may be given to the Haigler VFW or the Haigler United Methodist Church.

Services are entrusted with Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home...

May 8, 2021

Kelly Paul Chamberlain was born August 13, 1956 in Wray, Co. to Bernadel Rita and Arthur

Mason Chamberlain, Jr.

Kelly rode his last rodeo and laid his hat down on May 8, 2021 in the Greeley Hospital after a

long life battle with diabetes.

Kelly was baptized and confirmed at Saint...

Apr 20, 2021

Charlotte Arnt was born on October 31,1949 in Denver Colorado. Her loving parent’s names were Doris and Charles Arnt. She was the oldest of four siblings. Charlotte grew up in Douglas County with her mom and dad and one brother and two sisters. She was nicknamed the red headed fire of energy. She was continually active in 4H and...

Apr 19, 2021

Stan Fisher was born near Beecher Island, Colorado on August 24, 1936, to Loren and Cora (Trembly) Fisher. He was the fourth of seven children.

Stan Attended country school until he started high school in Wray.

During this part of his life, Stan was active in the Dry Willow 4-H Club, and president of the...

Apr 17, 2021

Debra Ann Stull was born May 2, 1951 in Denver, Co. to Bernadel Rita and Arthur Mason Chamberlain, Jr. Deb was given her wings on April 17, 2021 after a 40 year battle with diabetes. Debbie grew up and attended Wray Schools. She graduated in the Class of 1969. Some of Deb’s highlights during her high school years were:...

Mar 30, 2021

Vernon Wayne Jones was born February 2, 1941 to Charles Lyle and Mildred (Gilstrap) Jones. He passed away on March 30, 2021 at his home at the age of 80 years old.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 22, 2021

Victoria Lynn (Stevens)Walz was born to Galen Victor and Mary Louise (Johnson) Stevens on June 12.1965 in Wray.

She attended school in Wray and graduated from Wray High School.  She attended college in Colorado Springs after graduation.

She called me one winter morning and asked me to pick her up. I told her I thought...

Mar 19, 2021

Dorothy I. (Dottie) Schmidt the oldest of eight children born to E. T. (Bud) and Lois B. (Richards) Spellman on July 23, 1927 in Wray, CO. She passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Hillcrest Care Center in Wray, CO.

Dottie grew up in the Alvin community north of Wray attending Pleasant Valley District #22 Country...

Mar 13, 2021

Elvina June (Heins) Prentice was born June 23, 1928 to Fred and Jenny Heins in Parks, Nebraska. Elvina grew up and attended school in St. Francis, Kansas and Haigler, Nebraska. She passed away at the Wray Community Hospital in Wray, Colorado on March 13, 2021 at the age of 92.

She met Gerald (Jerry) Prentice at a...

Mar 11, 2021

Dale B. Dukes born February 19, 1953 to Jearl Barnet and Dorothy Jean (Williams) Dukes in Akron, Ohio. He passed away March 11, 2021 in Wray, Colorado.

Cremation was requested. Inurnment will be in Akron, Ohio. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Plains. Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 9, 2021

Samuel P. Colletti born to Samuel Paul and Margaret Lillian (Matson) Colletti in Baltimore, Maryland. He passed away March 9, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

A Viewing/Visitation will be held at the Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Graveside services and Interment will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at...

Mar 2, 2021

Marvin Eugene McDonald age 86 (born 12/31/1934) of Eckley, Colorado passed away on March 2 nd 2021.  Born in rural Yuma County to Marion Bud McDonald and Bertha Ellen Kier.  He dedicated his life to his family and was always willing to help a friend or neighbor.

After he graduated from high school, Marvin served in Korea...

Feb 21, 2021

Monte James Jones helped bring in the New Year as the first baby to be born in 1967 in Wray, Colorado. He was born on January 3rd to Dave and Barb (Sheridan) Jones. He was the oldest of five children. Monte went to Heaven and walked into his Heavenly Father’s arms on February 21, 2021.

Anyone that...