obituaries

Dec 15, 2024

Fay Verona Mayer 79 of Wray, Colorado passed away peacefully at her sister's home in Pleasant Valley Colorado. She was born on October 11, 1945, in Hugo, Colorado, to Dorothy and Leon Riggs. Fay was the eldest of four children in the Riggs family. She grew up in Wray, Colorado, where she graduated from Wray High School in 1966....

Dec 10, 2024

Wanda Lee Myers, aged 73, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Wray, Colorado.

Born on March 18, 1951 Wanda was known for her eclectic and fun-loving nature, and always bringing laughter wherever she went. She cherished her family deeply, as well as her beloved pets, who were as much a part of her family as her...

Nov 21, 2024

For this one farmer the worries are over.    You raised your family, worked the land well, the pigs and cattle are fed and bedded down for the night.  So, put the tractor in the shed, hang up the fishing pole, your work here on earth is done.

(Ivy) Ivan Nelson Earl departed this life at his home...

Nov 14, 2024

David Kirk Carson, born in December 1952 in Wray, Colorado, passed away on November 14, 2024, in Johnstown, Colorado, due to congestive heart failure.

David was born to Jack L. and Helen V. Carson at the Wray Hospital. He was the third child following Gloria Carson Houser and Debi Carson Blue. Helen died of breast cancer after...

Nov 10, 2024

Donald L. Campbell, affectionately known as 'Doc', passed away peacefully at his home in Wray, Colorado on November 10, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on May 31, 1932, in Brush, Colorado, Don pursued his passion for medicine, earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver in 1954 and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University...

Nov 3, 2024

Born on January 22, 1958 Steve DeLand was born to Thelma (Gleason) Cox and Glenn DeLand in Wray Colorado.

Steve worked for the City of Wray for many years.  His favorite job was driving for the County Express.  Steve was the head diesel mechanic for Seaboard Foods in Holyoke.

Steve was a strong stern man,...

Oct 29, 2024

Jonathan Stanley Hill, known to many as Jon, was born on May 6, 1969, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away on October 29, 2024, at Pikes Peak Acute Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jon was a man who cherished the simple pleasures of life, such as camping, fishing, drawing, and music. He found joy in the company of...

Oct 6, 2024

Morgan Taylor Spencer 33, peacefully passed away October 6, 2024 in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by her family.

Born January 14, 1991 in Wray Colorado to Kenneth and Linda (Morgan) Spencer.  Morgan was welcomed home in Eckley, CO by her siblings Melinda and Kyle and extended family.

Morgan attended Yuma Schools, graduating in 2009.  She...

Sep 23, 2024

Jerry Lee Bullard, born on January 9, 1965, in Sidney, Nebraska, passed away on September 23, 2024, in El Dorado, Kansas. He was the beloved son of Gary Bullard and Nancy Cox. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Sep 21, 2024

Sharon L Brown of Wray Co, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family this past Saturday September 21, 2024.  She was 81.  She was born at home in Buena Vista, Co on Nov 6, 1942, to Ethel and Lorane Bertschy.  She grew up and graduated from Buena Vista High School.

Sharon is survived by her...

Sep 8, 2024

John (Bob) David Perrin, born on December 26, 1961, in Denver, Colorado, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Wray, Colorado. He was a man who cherished the mountains, enjoyed fishing, had a passion for classic cars, and loved carpentry. He was fond of westerns, had a keen interest in history, and most importantly, treasured being with his family...

Sep 6, 2024

Don Chartier

Donald Dean Chartier was born December 25th, 1931, in Yuma County Colorado to Frank and Bertha Chartier and he passed away in Globe, Arizona while visiting family September 6th 2024. Donald served in the Army during the Korean conflict and since was a member of the American Legion. In 1956 he went to Voc-Tech school...

Sep 1, 2024

Norvin Henry Frerichs, age 86, of Wray, CO passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1st 2024 surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters.

Norvin was born September 28th, 1937 in Brule, NE to Hie and Barbara Frerichs as the youngest of four children. They lived on the family farm in Brule where they raised barley, corn, alfalfa, and...

Aug 26, 2024

Dean C. Larson, age 72 of Gill, Colorado passed away on Monday August 26, 2024 after a briefbattle with cancer.

Dean C. Larson was born May 14, 1952 in Fort Rucker, Alabama the son of the late Richardand Gloris (Erlanson) Larson. He graduated from Grafton High School and then attended North Dakota State University-Bottineau.

Dean...

Aug 15, 2024

Jo Rae Stults was born in Wray on November 13, 1947, to Harry and Celia (Morris) Hughey.  She passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2024, after a short illness. In between these two dates, a lifetime of memories were created.

Jo was raised on a farm south of Idalia and became a big sister to...

Aug 13, 2024

Anita Brownlee passed away in her sleep peacefully with her family by her side on August 13, 2024, in Sunsites AZ.  Anita was born October 19, 1950, in Stockton CA, to the late Edgar and Tommie Woodruff.

Anita’s life was a testament to the power of faith and family. Raised in California and Arizona she moved frequently...

Aug 4, 2024

Betty Jean McGregor Woods passed away on Sunday August 4, 2024 at Hillcrest Care Center with her family by her side.

Betty Jean was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on September 1, 1929, to Hazel and Lawrence McGregor. They lived there on a farm until her mother died when she was 4 years old. She then  moved into...

Aug 3, 2024

Bill was born November 2nd, 1947 at the Wray Community Hospital in Wray Colorado. He passed away August 3rd, 2024 at the Banner Health Hospital in Greeley Colorado after a brief illness at the age of 76.

He was the first child of Delbert “Shorty” Simmons and Mildred (Smith) Simmons and was named after both of his...

Jul 30, 2024

Violet Rosa Weber Brown was born on Saturday, March 5, 1932 and departed this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the age of 92.

Violet’s parents were Christopher and Avis Weber; she had three brothers and two sisters: Wesley, LeRoy, Carl, Geneva and Garnet.

Violet learned to work hard, make do with what she...

Jul 30, 2024

Stanley Evans passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at the age of 88 at Hillcrest Care Center surrounded by his family. Stan was born on October 3, 1935, to Murray W. Evans and Laveria A. Stute in Haigler, Nebraska, and was the oldest of three children.

He grew up working on the family ranch, working cattle...