All Entries in the "Obituary" Category
Audrey Mary Coats – June 3, 1927 – August 17, 2026
A visitation for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Audrey Mary Coats will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel. A private family burial will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. A memorial service for Audrey will be held at a later date. Audrey was born on […]
Wyanona Faye (Patterson) Huddleston – July 9, 1932 – August 8, 2026
Wyanona Faye (Patterson) Huddleston, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Las Animas, Colorado, on August 8, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1932, in Oklahoma to Walter and Irene (Spitzer) Patterson. In 1936, Wyanona’s family moved to the McIntosh Ranch in Bent County, where she spent much of her childhood. During her […]
Betty Lou (Walker) Kershner – November 3, 1938 – August 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Betty Lou ( Walker) Kershner Betty Lou (Walker) Kershner, beloved wife, mom, grandma, aunt and friend peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2026. She left behind a legacy of faith, family, love and laughter. Betty was born on November 3,1938 in Lamar, Colorado, to Luther […]
Richard Caughron O’Brian- February 13, 1937 – August 8, 2026
Richard Caughron O’Brian passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Rich was born February 13, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, to Grover and Earsie Caughron. He spent his early childhood in Gary before his family settled in Fairfield, Alabama. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1955 and later from Howard College, […]
Gregory Hays – October 5, 1957 – August 13, 2026
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Gregory Hays, affectionately known to his family and friends as Greg will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Reverend Kathy Leathers officiating. Greg was born on October 05, 1957 at Lamar, Colorado to Darrell “Wayne” and Mildred “Millie” […]
Amanda Kay “Mandy” (Branom) Torrez – November 22, 1967 – August 10, 2026
Amanda Kay (Branom) Torrez, affectionately known as Mandy, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Hasty, Colorado, on August 10, 2026, at the age of 58. Mandy was born on November 22, 1967, in Las Animas, Colorado, to William and Peggy (Ballard) Branom. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, […]
Karen Maggart – December 8, 1948 – July 28, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Karen Maggart will be held at a later date. Karen was born on December 08, 1948 at McIntosh, South Dakota to Joseph Ray and Harriet Ione (Cockerham) Pazie and passed away on July 28, 2026 at the Parkview Medical Center with her family by her side […]
Lloyd Franklin Moore Mercer, M.D. – January 7, 1944 – July 26, 2026
With deep love, we announce the passing of Lloyd Franklin Moore Mercer, who died on July 26, 2026 in Madison, Mississippi. Lloyd was born on January 7, 1944 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Lloyd Franklin and Veta Lois Walker Moore, both from Lamar, Colorado, shortly before Lloyd Sr went to Europe to serve in the […]
Douglas Watson Shake – November 8, 1941 – July 28, 2026
Douglas was born on November 08, 1941 at Staten Island, New York to Albert J. and Thelma Frances (Bush) Shake and passed away on July 28, 2026 at the age of 84 with his family by his side at the Penrose Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings […]
Pamela Hallford – January 10, 1956 – July 26, 2026
A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, currently of Las Animas, Pamela Hallford will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 with Jordan Depriest officiating. Pamela was born on January 10, 1956 at Pueblo, Colorado to William Everett and Doris Jean (Moyer) Smith and passed away on July 26, 2026 […]
Michael “Mike” Alvin Spady – September 3, 1947 – July 23, 2026
A Graveside Service for Mike Spady will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery, Elder Chapel with Pastor Carlton McKay officiating. Michael “Mike” Alvin Spady peacefully passed away on July 23, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 78. Mike was born on September 3, 1947, […]
Tracey Martin – April 25, 1972 – July 8, 2026
A Celebration of Life honoring Tracey Martin will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at The Victorious Church, 26646 County Road 24, Swink, Colorado. Following the funeral service, Tracey will be laid to rest at Rocky Ford Cemetery, Rocky Ford, Colorado. Family and friends are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate Tracey’s life, honor her […]
Gary Leon Kaminsky – July 23, 1948 – April 21, 2026
Gary L. Kaminsky, 77, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on April 21, 2026, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on July 23, 1948, in Lamar, Colorado to Haral A. Kaminsky & Ramona M. George. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Belva of the La Junta home; […]
Pedro “Pete” Torres Rodriguez – July 15, 1947 – July 14, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Holly, Colorado resident, Pedro “Pete” Torres Rodriguez will be held at 2:00 p.m. and Rosary prior to the Mass at 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2026 at St Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with cremation to follow. Pedro Torres Rodriguez, affectionately known as Pete, was born on […]
James “Jim” Allen Brittain – July 14, 1936 – July 17, 2026
James “Jim” Allen Brittain, 90, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2026. Jim was born on July 14, 1936, in McLouth, Kansas, to Jim and Elsie (Boydston) Brittain. Although he was an only child, he was surrounded by many cousins and lifelong friends, making for a happy and […]
