Obituaries

Sep 25, 2025

Kathryn "Michele" Courkamp (née James), 56, passed away on September 25 in Denver, Colorado. Born September 26, 1968, in Guymon, Oklahoma, Michele spent her early childhood in Boise City before her family moved to their farm south of Walsh, Colorado, in 1970. She graduated from Walsh High School and went on to live a life defined by generosity, kindness,...

Sep 20, 2025

William "Bill" Eugene Layton passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025.  He was born on February 15, 1944, in Lamar, Colorado, to Jack and Velma Layton.  He graduated from Walsh High in 1962.  He studied at Pueblo Community College for a year and a half then joined the Army and served in Vietnam for two years.  Upon returning...

Sep 19, 2025

Charles Michael Chenoweth was born March 19th 1953, in Lamar Colorado, to Marion & Margaret (Quick) Chenoweth. He was the first of two children.

Chuck was joined by his baby sister Mary Ann in December of 1955. The two grew up in the family home that Marion built, creating countless memories together. Mary fondly recalls many camping...

Sep 17, 2025

Danny Wayne Wright, born on February 10, 1974, in Canyon, Texas, to Marla and Steve Wright, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and deep connection.

Danny was the firstborn of three children and shared a close bond with his younger siblings, Amanda and Chris. As a baby, he felt especially close to his mom,...

Sep 13, 2025

Zorildia "Zipper" Lorraine Layton, 77, passed away peacefully in her home in Johnson, Kansas on Saturday, September 13, 2025.  She was born on July 20, 1948, in La Junta, Colorado to Paul and Bobbie Brinkley.  She attended Springfield High School and was a longtime resident of Baca County, but spent the last 35 years in Johnson, Kansas.  She had...

Jul 31, 2025

Clara Nell Cottrell passed away July 31, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado.  She was born June 18, 1934, in Stonington, Colorado to Edward and Helen Hey.  She was the fourth of eight children.

Nell married Gilbert Cottrell in Clayton, New Mexico in 1955.  They welcomed a son, Gerald, in 1956, in Lamar, Colorado, and then a daughter, Lanell...

Jul 8, 2025

Judy Lynn (Shackelford) Harper February 4, 1948 – July 8, 2025

Judy Lynn (Shackelford) Harper, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the age of 77. Known affectionately as "Grandma" to those closest to her, Judy was born on February 4, 1948, in Hale Center, Texas, to Howard...

Jul 6, 2025

Jose Martin Zarazua Cabreras was born in Carbajal San Jose Iturbide de Guanaiuato Mexico on April 30, 1963, to Gildardo Zarazua and Teresa Cabreras.

Jose passed away July 6, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 62.

He is survived by his wife, Margarita of Walsh; four brothers and three sisters.

Jun 24, 2025

Kevin Neil Hefley was born January 27, 1973 during a blinding snow storm in Walsh, Colorado.  He passed from this life June 24, 2025 on a county road near Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.  Kevin was definitely an outdoorsman. He trained colts and worked with cattle as much as his time off from crop dusting would allow.  Growing up, his school...

Jun 20, 2025

Justin Jerald "Jay" Busick passed away on June 20, 2025, in Hitachi Omiya-shi, Ibaraki-ken, Japan. He was just three days shy of his 44th birthday. Born on June 23, 1981, in Aurora, Colorado, Justin lived a life shaped by passion—for music, for teaching, and for the culture he came to embrace as his own. A graduate of Denver South...

Jun 18, 2025

Kathryn Fay (Karn) Grahn, a life-long resident of Prowers County, passed into her heavenly home on June 18, 2025, at the age of 95.  Kathryn was born on September 13, 1929, in Kaw City, Oklahoma, to Lewis and Wilma (Harding) Karn.  She spent the majority of her childhood and adult life on or near the family ranch which her...

Jun 12, 2025

Leon Harvey Kerr was born on August 6, 1935, on a small farm south of Walsh, Colorado to Louis Harvey and Nannie Sue (Massey) Kerr. This was during the "Dust Bowl" years.  Shortly after Leon's birth his dad and mom decided to move to LaJunta, Colorado because they were afraid of dust pneumonia and did not want Leon to...

May 21, 2025

Anna Margaret (named after her two grandmothers) was born on December 18,1923 on the family farm in Haskell County, Kansas and was the 6th of 7 children. The family moved to the new farm in Stonington, Colorado when she was 7. She was the only grade school student who played in the high school marching band (drums) and also...

May 20, 2025

Jerry Dale McFarland was born on September 27, 1958, in Neosho, Missouri, to Paul and Mary McFarland.

Jerry passed way at his home in Walsh, Colorado, May 20, 2025, at the age of 66.

No services are planned at this time.

May 18, 2025

Janice Mae (Bishop) Hebberd was born to Orla (Bunt) and Lucy Bishop in Oregon on March 11, 1941. The Bishop family returned to Baca County for good in 1944 to grow broomcorn.  Janice attended Walsh High School, graduating in 1958.

Janice started a 67-year marriage to Adin Smith Hebberd in 1957.  To this union, three children were...

May 6, 2025

Rhonda Carol Riddle was born on December 28, 1953, to Billy and Margaret Riddle in Columbia, South Carolina.

Rhonda's earliest memory was at the age of 5, she and her brother Mark, age 3, gained a new home when they began living with Uncle Doyle and Aunt Fredda Rodgers.  They also gained a brother, Stan, who was...

Apr 22, 2025

Harold Benjamin Brooks, 90, of Kim, Colorado, passed away April 22, 2025, in Springfield, Colorado.

Harold was the youngest of 7 children born to Walter and Ida Brooks on January 7, 1935.

Harold is survived by his son Trent (Tina) Brooks; grandchildren, Brianna (Jeffery) Seaton and Ciara Brooks; great-grandchildren, Zoie Jane Ginter, David Lane Seaton...

Apr 17, 2025

Thelma Gene Forgey, at the age of 84, peacefully departed this world on April 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 28, 1941, to George and Pauline Murray, Thelma was the youngest of three sisters—Lela, Fern, and herself. Growing up just a mile east of Stonington, CO, they all attended Stonington School through the...

Apr 4, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Catherine Susan (Sue) Piper, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, who passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2025.

Born in Las Animas, Colorado, to Hobert and Janice Watkins on April 27, 1952.  She was proud to be one of nine children.

Mar 29, 2025

Our Mom, Patty Darlene Meyeres Upchurch known as Pat or Sis to siblings came into this life in a barn near Ordway, Colorado, May 14, 1937, weighing 4 pounds of energy that never stopped.  She was an unnamed person as far as birth certificate until she was in her 50's.  Not often do you get the opportunity to change...