Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Morrison
Dec 21, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Sweet Morrison, 94, of Grand Junction, CO who went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 21, 2024. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, whose life reflected an unwavering love for Christ, her family, and all those fortunate enough...
Neil William Tibbetts
Dec 20, 2024
Neil William Tibbetts, age 78, of Grand Junction, Colorado was called home to be with our Lord on December 20, 2024. Neil William Tibbetts was born on March 22, 1946, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Charles William and Alice Irene Tibbetts. He had two sisters, Caroline Yvonne and Verna Rae Tibbetts and a half-brother Wade Allen Tibbetts. Neil was a...
Ricky Eugene Rozelle
Dec 18, 2024
Ricky Eugene Rozelle, age 59, died December 18, 2024, following a long battle with cancer.
Born May 14, 1965, in Grand Junction, CO, he was the son of Meredith Eugene Rozelle and Adonelia Rozelle.
Rick graduated in 1983 from Grand Junction High School. Rick was employed and enjoyed working as a bartender for many years and also in sales in the liquor...
Eva Darlene Thompson
Dec 16, 2024
Eva Darlene (Childers) Thompson, aged 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was born June 15, 1931 in Casper, Wyoming, the second of five children born to Edward Stanley Childers and Helen Gertrude (Anderson) Childers. She grew up in Wyoming and Colorado, before moving to California where she met Billy Joe Thompson. They were...
Judy NeSmith Colby
Dec 14, 2024
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the loss of JUDY NESMITH COLBY. Judy was born in Fort Valley, GA and graduated from Dalton High School in Dalton, GA. She met her husband, Donald, while they both attended Florida State University. She remained a loyal fan of her alma mater, the “Seminoles,” throughout the years. Judy was...
Sylvia Jean Davis
Dec 14, 2024
Sylvia Jean Davis, 89, passed away December 14th at the Hope West Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado after battling cancer for over a decade. She will be remembered for her faith, positive outlook, vibrancy, and hugs.
Sylvia was born on 11/26/35 in Sugar City, Colorado where she grew up raising sugar beets to be sent to the town’s sugar factory...
Karen Joy Jarnagin
Dec 13, 2024
Karen Joy Jarnagin, age 74, passed away on December 13th, 2024 following a long battle with kidney disease.
Born May 1st, 1950, in Brainerd, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Murray Gibson and Edna Rose Gibson (York.)
Karen was a proud veteran of the US Navy, having served 4 years in the Vietnam Era (1974-1978.).
Karen worked for many years...
Evan Alfred Richards
Dec 12, 2024
Evan A. Richards, passed away December 12, 2024 in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 93.
Evan was born on January 24, 1931 in Denver, Colorado. He was the son of William and Verda (Davis) Richards. He attended South High School in Denver. Evan served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1954 and was discharged at the rank of...
Jean Dolores Slaven
Dec 11, 2024
Jean D Slavens’ life was filled with love, warmth, and cherished memories. Born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado, she went through the local school system graduating from Grand Junction High School in 1966. After high school she attended Mesa Junior College. On September 4, 1971, Jean wed Robert (Bob) L. Slaven in Loveland, CO. Their love story led them...
Irene Loveridge
Dec 11, 2024
Irene Loveridge, 86, of Grand Junction Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1938, in Temvik, North Dakota, to Gottlieb Keller and Minnie Wacker. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Morris Loveridge, and five brothers and one sister.
Irene is survived by her two sisters, Esther Will of Bismarck, North...
Betty Lou Sellers
Dec 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts but profound gratitude that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Betty Sellers on December 10, 2024, at 2:42 a.m. Surrounded by her family, she left this world and entered into heaven, free from pain and suffering.
Betty was a beacon of love and kindness, whose unwavering generosity and warmth touched the lives of all...
Leonard Smith
Dec 9, 2024
Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Great-Great Grandpa, Friend, Pastor, Missionary, Leader, Man of God, Prayer Warrior and Jokester are some words to describe the man. Len was born November 15,1935 in Sunbury, PA to Thomas and Esther Smith. He grew up in York, Pa where he attended Youth for Christ meetings with his brother Glenn at the York Gospel Center....
Ernie Chris Burt
Dec 3, 2024
Ernie Chris Burt, age 62 passed away peacefully at home on December 3rd 2024, following a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Born September 25th, 1962 in Uravan Colorado. He was the son of Edward and Julia Burt. He graduated from Sunnyside High School in Tucson Arizona in 1981. He was a proud Army Veteran. Ernie was proudly retired, formally working...
Mary Sprott Paulfus
Dec 3, 2024
Mary Sprott Paulfus, age 77 passed away December 3, 2024, with in the presence of family. She was born January 8, 1947, In Palm Beach, FL. The daughter of the late Arthur and Emily Sprott.
Mary graduated from Seacrest High School, Delray Beach, FL. She attended and graduated from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.
She enjoyed the Ocean, Boating and Scuba...
Jeffrey Lynn Hamilton
Dec 3, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Hamilton, Born October 21, 1947, aged 77, passed away December 3rd in his home from complications of COPD.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 14th, at 4:00 PM at Calvary Bible Church, 629 27 ½ Road, Grand Junction, CO.
His mother Avice and his step-father Fred Siebott, his brother Greg Hamilton and his sister-in-law Jane, all of Craig,...
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