Donald T. Packard, 91, Cañon City resident of 60 years, passed away September 19, 2020.  Don was born in Manitou Springs, Colorado on June 8, 1929 to Harvey and Freeda (VanBuskirk) Packard. For generations, Cañon City residents have known Don as the long-time voice behind Cañon City High School’s football and basketball games, coining the well-known CCHS battle cry: “On your feet, Tiger fans!”, a beloved tradition which is still carried on...

Virgil Fetting, 90, of Canon City, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his bed on September 17, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born in Ada, Minnesota on March 21, 1930 to Albert and Olga Fetting. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ardella, Angie, and Pete and by his son, Randon Dean Fetting.  Virgil was the last remaining of the siblings. He was raised on a farm helping his father and his Uncle up to the time he entered the U.S. Army.  Virgil...

William Ray Whitacre was born March 13, 1942 in Morrow, Ohio.  He served in the U.S. Air Force four years and discharged as an Airman First Class.  He met the love of his life, Lana Nadauld, while in service in Great Falls, Montana.  They married in 1964 and raised four sons, Mathew (Shannon), Heath (Marina), Andrew (Kalyn), and Jonathan (Kimberley).  He had six grandchildren, Bridger, Copelan, Elijah, Gabriele, William, and Jesse. Bill was employed 35 years with Weiser...

Darrell W. Kness, born in Kansas on September 30, 1924 passed away September 14, 2020. He is survived by four daughters, Arlene (John) Vislosky, Bonnie (Ron) Hochhalter, Beverlee (William) Mitchell, Idelle Kness (Patrick Novak); one granddaughter, three grandsons, two step-grandsons; five great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Darrell was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Kness; parents, Earl Kness and Alice Bethel and brother, Jack Kness. Celebration of Life, 2:00...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Virgil Nathan “Nate” Tafoya announces his peaceful passing on September 7, 2020 at the age of 72. Virgil was known to friends, family and former colleagues as a veteran, teacher, lifelong public servant, and a tireless advocate for military veterans. Even beyond his brief time with the Disabled American Veterans, Virgil was constantly advising disabled veterans on how to negotiate the bureaucracy. He was generous with his advice,...

Betty “June” (Littrell) Coleman died peacefully in her home on September 6, 2020 in Westcliffe, Colorado at the age of 88.  June was born on the 26th of June, 1932 to Herb and Goldie (Osborn) Littrell in Maxwell, New Mexico.  She was the third of eight children (Colleen, Myrtle, June, Sally, Mary, Nancy, Jim and Laurel). At the age of fourteen she moved to Westcliffe, Colorado with her family.  She graduated from Custer County Schools in 1950.  After high...

William “Bill” David Flora, born June 27, 1951, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on the morning of Sunday, September 6, 2020. As a retired police officer, Bill was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for fishing and the vast Colorado wilderness. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary Flora; brother, James Flora; son, Matthew Flora; daughters, Nicole Hepperle (Brian), Noelle Flora; stepsons, John Nauert (Tracy), Charles Nauert (Jessica); nine...

Virginia (McKlem) Kness passed unexpectedly September 2, 2020.  She was born in Nebraska in February 1931.  She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Darrell Kness; four daughters, Arlene (John) Vislosky, Bonnie (Ron) Hochhalter, Beverlee (William) Mitchell and Idelle Kness (Patrick Novak); one granddaughter, three grandsons, two step-grandsons; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and sister, Carolyn Cordsen.  Virginia was preceded in death by her...

Lucile Christina Bolin was born November 14, 1938 in a tent on a river bank near Caldwell, Idaho. Lucile stepped into eternity September 2, 2020. She was the second of nine children born to Wallace and Frieda Thomas. She married Robert W Bolin, known to most as Bill Bolin, on October 22, 1955 in Apple Valley, Idaho. Born to them were five children: Julie (Ron) Lovell, Bill (Patty) Bolin, Christina (Carl) Lynn, Lori (Kevin) Williams, and Douglas Bolin. Lucy loved her family well. She gave...

Dale Enoch Roberts passed peacefully to his heavenly home, with his family by his side, on August 31, 2020.  This cowboy was born in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma on July 1, 1927 to Enoch and Elizabeth (Rose) Roberts.  He graduated from Florence High School in 1945 and joined the US Merchant Marines, sailing the WWII storms of the South China Sea.  When he returned home, he partnered with his father in ranching and cattle trading.    Dale married his favorite...