Archive for June, 2018
Todd A. “Smitty” Smith…March 30, 1964 – June 24, 2018
A celebration of life memorial service for lifetime Lamar resident, Todd A. “Smitty” Smith will be held at 3:00 PM Friday June 29, 2018 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. In-urnment will take place at a later date. Per Smitty’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public […]
Birth Announcement: Eckert
Joshua and Nicole Eckert of Wiley, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Krislee Denise Eckert at 3:20pm at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, June 7, 2018 with Dr. Foley attending. Krislee weighed seven pounds and fourteen ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Paizlee Abigail Eckert. Grandparents: Doug and Kim […]
Mary Jane Jenkins…March 4, 1950 – June 23, 2018
A celebration of life memorial service for Colorado Springs resident formerly of Lamar, Mary Jane Jenkins will be held at a later date. Per Mary Jane’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Mary Jane was born on March 4, 1950 at Lamar, Colorado to Jack and Boneva (Coppinger) […]
Birth Announcement – Heck
Dusty and Cassandra Heck of Holly, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Ensley Jo Heck at 2:01pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Ensley Jo weighed six pounds and one ounce and was 19 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Collins, Abby and Aden. Grandparents: Marvin […]
Elks Honor Flag Day and Veterans
Americanism is one of the Elks primary missions. The Lamar Elks #1319 want to show how the Order cares about this great country and everything it represents. Since 1905, the Elks have performed Flag Day ceremonies to appreciate the nation’s history, values and diversity. The Lamar Lodge works with the VFW, American Legion and […]
John T. Horber III…October 14, 1946 – June 23, 2018
Funeral Services for John T. Horber III will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery with Military Committal Rites provided by the local VFW and American Legion Post. Visitation for Mr. Horber will […]
20th Anniversary of Prowers Area Transit
Prowers Area Transit has been in operation since 1998 serving the citizens of Prowers County. It has been a wonderful journey over the years. We have averaged 22,546 riders each year. Year-to-date over the 20 years, Prowers Area Transit has provided 450,927 transit rides. We started with 1 transit vehicle and now […]
Robert “Bobby” Hernandez…February 19, 1927 – June 22, 2018
A mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident, Robert Hernandez, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bobby, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church with Reverend Wojciech Pelczarski as celebrant. A rosary service will be held […]
Jan Annette Knobbe…November 3, 1955 – May 31, 2018
Jan Annette Knobbe, born November 3, 1955, to Jess and Doris (Russell) Knobbe in Scott City, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, May 31, 2018. Moving to Lamar, Colorado at the age of two, with her parents and two older siblings, Jan attended Lamar public and […]
Ranchers Welcome June 30th for Cattle Highlight Info
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association members are invited to join its multi-county board and the Southeast Colorado Junior Cattlemen for a potluck on Saturday night, June 30, 2018 in Lamar. The evening will include a presentation by Nathan May, who just returned from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC); as well […]
Great Day for Fishing
We’re happy to report that the sport of fishing is alive and well out at North Gate Way Park, the former Valco Ponds just east of the Arkansas River Bridge on Highway 50. We received a report and this photo of Ryan, out fishing for a day, this past Thursday, with his grandfather […]
Prowers County Mini Livestock Boot Camps
So you joined 4-H and you bought yourself your first animal to show at the county fair this year. But now what? What do I feed? How do I clip? What should I do in the show ring? These are all thoughts that have run through every showman’s minds at one point in […]
A.J. “Joker” Choat…May 21, 1926 – June 21, 2018
A celebration of life for long time Lamar resident, A.J. Choat will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Redeeming Love Church with Pastor Mark Viar officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery with Full Military Honors under the auspices of the local VFW. Visitation for A.J. will […]
Lamar Area Hospice Receives 2018 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight
LAMAR, COLORADO, JUNE 6, 2018 Lamar Area Hospice, a Colorado independent, non-profit hospice organization, serving all of Prowers County and portions of Bent and Kiowa Counties, has been notified that they are the recipient of the Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2018 Customer Experience Award. Qualifying for the award in the category of hospice/healthcare services, Lamar Area […]
O’Bryan and Wollert Competing at World’s Largest Jr High Rodeo
DENVER- Braxton O’Bryan and Wayttyn Wollert, members of the Southeast All Stars Junior High School Rodeo team have earned positions on the Colorado State National Junior High School Rodeo team. Braxton O’Bryan who is an 8th grader at Lamar Middle School will compete in the Rifle Shoot. Wayttyn Wollert, an 8th grader at Wiley Junior […]
