All Entries in the "Obituary" Category
Luke Russell Loflin – November 15, 1996 – 2024
Luke Russell Loflin was born November 15, 1996 in Johnson City, Kansas to Lance and Kelli Loflin. He was little brother to Shelby and Alyssa Loflin and big brother to Jadyn Schmidt. Luke was taken from this earth after a tragic car accident at age 27. Luke’s life here on earth may seem to […]
Jesse Gabehart – March 14, 1934 – August 28, 2024
Jesse Gabehart passed away on August 28, 2024 at age 90 at Evergreen Gardens Assisted Living in La Junta, Colorado. Jesse was born on March 14, 1934 in Earth, Texas to Lloyd and Mary Gabehart. Jesse graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington, New Mexico and enlisted in the United States Navy as a Gunner’s […]
Curtis Claude Cameron – September 16, 1959 – August 19, 2024
Curtis passed away in Columbine Manor in Salida, CO, on August 19, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Claude I. Cameron and Diana D Cameron, his grandson Caden Curtis Cameron and his great nephew, Kyle Knickerbocker. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Dawn Cameron of Lamar, CO; granddaughter, Nevaeh Renee […]
Lynn Eirhart – November 16, 1951 – August 26, 2024
A remembrance of life for longtime Lamar resident, Lynn Eirhart will be held at a later date. Lynn was born on November 16, 1951 at Chicago, Illinois to Virgil and Helen (Higgins) Eirhart and passed away on August 26, 2024 at her home in Lamar at the age of 72. She is preceded in death […]
John W. Rife – June 28, 1953 – August 23, 2024
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, John W. Rife will be held at a later date. John was born on June 28, 1953 at Lamar, Colorado to John B. and Wildie (Lamborn) Rife and passed away on August 23, 2024 at his home in Lamar with his family by his side at the age […]
Patsy Ann Smith – March 17, 1934 – August 19, 2024
A memorial celebration for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Longwood, Florida resident Patsy Smith will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 06, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Fred Bozeman and Roger Smith co-officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Patsy was born on March 17, 1934 at […]
Carol Lee Gilbert – August 7, 1938 – August 17, 2024
Carol Lee Gilbert was born on August 7, 1938 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Claude Buster Barnes and Blanche Leona (Carroll) Barnes. She passed away on August 17, 2024 at the age of 86, at her home in Las Animas, Colorado. Carol grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota and Cheyenne, Wyoming, where she […]
Robert Allen “Rob” Brown – March 23, 1957 – July 20, 2024
A come and go celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Robert Allen Brown, affectionately known to his family and friends as Rob, will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at the Lamar Eagle’s. Per Rob’s request, cremation has taken place. Rob was born on March 23, 1957 at […]
Rae Lynn Starr – July 10, 1969 – July 22, 2024
Rae Lynn Starr, known to most as Lynn, passed away on July 22, 2024 at her home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 55. She was born July 10, 1969 in Englewood, Colorado to John Michael and Charlotte (Benson) Starr. Lynn grew up in Denver. After graduation she began her career as a […]
Catherine Ann Buxton – April 28, 1948 — August 10, 2024
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Catherine Ann Buxton, affectionately known to her family and friends as Cathy, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. A private family Rite of committal will be held after the service. Cathy was born […]
Andrew Douglas “Andy” McCracken – August 17, 1962 – August 11, 2024
A celebration of life for lifelong resident, Andrew Douglas McCracken, affectionately known to his family and friends as Andy, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Eads Community Building in Eads, Colorado with Pastor Lane Gooden and Debbie Gooden co-officiating. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery in Eads, Colorado. […]
Ryan James Phillips – February 26, 1983 – August 2, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for Ryan Phillips will be held at 10:00 a.m., and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Cremation to follow. A memorial will be held at Praise Community Church in Eads, Colorado at 10:00 a.m. on August 31, 2024 with inurnment […]
Christine D. Connolly – October 10, 1972 – August 3, 2024
Christine D. Connolly passed away August 3, 2024 at her home in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 51. She was born October 10, 1972 in Englewood, Colorado to Edward Frank and Linda (Potter) Wallic. Per Christine’s request cremation has taken place and no services will be held. To leave online condolences, please visit www.valleyfuneralcremation.com.
Antonio George Benabides – February 22, 1939 – August 5, 2024
A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Antonio George Benabides, affectionately known to his family and friends as George, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the St, Frances de Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Leonardo Ayuyao’S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary service will be […]
Archie Ann (Frazier) Coffield – October 16, 1956 – July 27, 2024
Archie Ann (Frazier) Coffield passed away on July 27, 2024 at her home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 67. She was born on October 16, 1956 in Mulberry, Arkansas to William and Bobbie Dee (Bartlett) Frazier. Archie grew up in Los Angeles, California, graduating from Santa Fe High School. She continued her […]








