Derry Diehl
Jul 31, 2026
Derry Diehl, age 76, of Laird, passed away peacefully on 31 July 2026 with family at his side. His strong faith was a touchstone through life, summed up in his tattoo that read “If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it“.
He was born on 27 January, 1950 to Harvey W Diehl and Betty Jane Diehl (nee...
Frankie Jean Paxton
Jul 24, 2026
Frankie Jean Paxton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 24, 2026 in Brush, Colorado. Frankie had just turned 90 years old.
She was born in Franklin County, Illinois on June 30, 1936 to Robert Oral Browning and Emma (Furlow) Browning. She was the oldest of their 5 children – her siblings were Ethel (Paxton), Ralph (Browning), Effie (Stump) and...
Anneliese R. McBeth
Jul 23, 2026
Anneliese McBeth was born 6 October 1946 to Hermann and Maria Gerlach (Nee Bohlander) in Langenselbold, Germany. She was soon followed by a brother, Manfred Gerlach, who became a lifelong friend and confidante. The Bohlander family was large and close knit with Anne spending a lot of time with her grandparents, Wilhelm and Caroline Bohlander. Caroline was a formidable matriarch,...
Judith Lynn Utz
Jul 18, 2026
Judy, 83, of Idalia, Colorado, and most recently, Parker, Colorado, passed away on July 18, 2026, at her son’s home surrounded by her Family.
Born on March 27, 1943, in Anthony, Kansas, Judy was the oldest of three siblings, five half siblings, and the daughter of William Donald Garvin and Merle Winifred Newsum (maiden name Mock), both deceased.
After graduating from Kingman...
Charles Lee Reiman
Jul 15, 2026
Charles Lee Reiman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 94.
Charles was born on March 25, 1932, to Charles and Sophia (Reining) Reiman. He attended school through the eighth grade before leaving school to stay home and help his family on the farm. In April of 1952, Charles...
Jimmy Milton Sharp
Jul 12, 2026
Jimmy Milton Sharp passed away July 12, 2026 at the age of 85.
Jim was born June 10, 1941 in Tulia, TX. He graduated from Hart Hight School, shortly after graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Scarlett Beeson.
In 1965 they moved to a farm and ranch in Idalia, Colorado. They farmed until Scarlett’s passing in 2003. To this union were...
Gary Lane North
Jun 14, 2026
Gary Lane North, son of Geneva North and Guy Willard North, was born on November 26, 1942 and passed away on June 14, 2026.
Gary spent his childhood and school years in Idalia, Colorado. At the age of 17, he left to serve in the United States Army.
He met Mary Lou Sandy in January 1981, and they were married on July...
Myron Lee Bracelin
Jun 14, 2026
Myron Lee Bracelin passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on June 14, 2026.
Born on January 3, 1938, in St. Francis, Kansas, Myron was the third of six children born to Harold and Marie (Scoby) Bracelin. He spent his childhood helping his parents on the family wheat farm, where he developed the strong work ethic and practical nature...
Karen Raynette Gunn
Jun 1, 2026
Karen Raynette Mullison Gunn was born June 26, 1956 in Wray, Colorado to Raymond Nelson Mullison and Trudy Wenger Mullison. She passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Karen attended Wray schools graduating from Wray High School in 1974. She then attended Fort Hays State University, majoring in Education and earning a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. Following...
Gloria Darlene Rock
May 30, 2026
Gloria Darlene (Luft) Rock, 88, passed away on May 30th, 2026. Gloria, known to most as Darlene, was born to Alex Luft and Dolly (Stertz) Luft on July 9th, 1937 in Sterling, Colorado, the second of three children.
Darlene was well known in her youth as an exceptional softball player. She told her grandchildren that when Robert first approached her about...
Ivan Dwayne Bullock
May 25, 2026
Ivan Dwayne Bullock was born September 20, 1951, in Wray, Colorado, to Emery and Esther Bullock, joining his older sister, Lynn, and older brothers, Ralph and Les.
He lived a life rich with curiosity, craftsmanship, and deep devotion to the people he loved.
Dwayne was a man who found joy in the outdoors and in the work of his own hands. He...
Theresa Rose Adamson
May 12, 2026
Theresa Rose Strick Adamson passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. She was born May 16, 1929, the second of eleven children of Alice and Joseph Strick, at home near Kirk, Colorado. She grew up with her parents and eight of her ten siblings in a three room house without any plumbing. The new house was built after she left...
Peggy Ann Wonderly
May 4, 2026
Peggy Ann Wonderly, 62, of Benkelman, NE, passed away May 4, 2026, at Dundy County Hospital.
Memorial services will be May 30, 2026, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Wray 4pm-6pm.
Peggy A. Wonderly was born on August 8, 1963, in Albion, NE, to Thomas and Veronica (Chlopek) Shotkoski. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Edward Catholic Church in St. Edward,...
Kent Albert Welp
Apr 24, 2026
Kent Albert Welp, age 61, of Greeley, Colorado was born December 5, 1964, to Dallas Albert Welp and Ramona Faye Chapman Welp. He was baptized at St Johns Lutheran Church in Vernon and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church. He passed away April 24, 2026.
He will be remembered for his contagious laugh, heard after nearly every comment he made. He loved...
Thelma Irene Cox
Apr 23, 2026
Thelma Irene Gleason Cox, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026 at her home in Wray, Colorado. Her life began on October 25, 1933 in Eckley, Colorado, she was the middle of three children born to Wilbur and Senora Peyette Gleason. She married Arvie Cox on February 12, 1999 in Wray, Colorado.
She was never one to sit still...
Diane Kay Hassman
Apr 20, 2026
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Diane Kay Hassman, who was born on December 6, 1955, in Wray, Colorado, and passed away on April 20, 2026, in the same community she always called home.
Diane requested cremation, and her family will gather for a memorial service at a later date to honor her life and the memories she leaves...
Twyla D. Merrifield
Apr 2, 2026
Twyla D. Merrifield, a cherished resident of Colorado whose life spanned nearly nine decades, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Wray, Colorado. Born on July 15, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, Twyla’s journey through life was marked by her steadfast dedication to her community and her enduring spirit.
From her early days in Denver, Twyla imbued those around her with...
Jose Martinez Perez
Mar 30, 2026
Nació
16 de diciembre de 1966 ~ Ignacio Zaragoza, México
Falleció
30 de marzo de 2026 ~ Denver, Colorado
Velación / Visita
Jones Family Funeral Home
Viernes 3 de abril de 2026 ~ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Servicio Fúnebre
Centro de Avivamiento Roca de Salvación
513 Detroit St, Yuma, CO 80759
Sábado 4 de abril de 2026
3:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
Dick Smith
Mar 15, 2026
Richard “Dick” Wayne Smith, age 87, of Wray, Colorado, passed away on March 15, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on January 7, 1939, in Beecher Island, Colorado, to Emil “Toolie” Smith and Frances (Funk) Smith.
Dick was raised on the family farm and ranch northeast of Beecher Island alongside his older brother, Howard. From an early age, he developed...
Bill Wilson
Mar 7, 2026
William "Bill" Wilson was born at home near Longmont, Colorado on October 14, 1941, and passed away on March 7, 2026, in Wray, Colorado. He was the second son of Robert Clyde and Edna Mae Wilson.
Bill spent his childhood in the Longmont area, where hard work was simply a way of life. He worked on farms and took odd jobs...
