In loving memory of Sam Hill: beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Sam passed away peacefully at his home in Wetmore, Colorado, on October 15, 2021. Sam was born on December 1, 1958, in Alabama and later moved to Georgia where he grew up. He then moved to Colorado where he met the love of his life, Patty Goetzfried. They were married for 33 years and raised three children together. Sam also played a big role in raising many nieces and nephews. Sam was an ironworker for over 40...

Glenna Rose (Gordon) Herod went home with her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on October 14, 2021. She was born on January 26, 1954, in Denver, Colorado to Everett Glenn and Clara Belle (Wilson) Gordon. Glenna graduated from CCHS in 1972. She retired from the USPS as a letter carrier in 2010, then moved to Penrose, Colorado. Glenna loved her grandchildren, studying the Bible, traveling, golfing, fishing, gardening, and meeting new people. Glenna will be greatly missed by her loving daughters,...

The world has lost an amazing man that touched the lives of many. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dearest of friends. Arnold Frank Pace of Canon City, Colorado, left us on October 13, 2021, at the age of 71. He passed away peacefully at home. To most, he was known as Arne, born on January 10, 1950, to John and Jeanne Pace in Southern California. Arne served our country as a distinguished military veteran, deputy sheriff, truck driver, and Royal Gorge...

Elizabeth Deeann “Dee” Richardson, 67, of Boone, North Carolina (formerly of Florence, Colorado, and Arkansas) passed away October 12, 2021, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina. Dee was born on January 19, 1954, in Roswell, New Mexico, to John and Ottie M. Chuculate. Dee was a devout Christian who loved her Lord Jesus, spreading joy and the word of God. Dee loved crocheting blankets and other items, donating them to the homeless shelters and nursing...

This world’s loss is heaven’s gain. Richard Duane Gott, “Dick”, went home to be with his personal Savior, Jesus, on October 11th, 2021. He was eighty-four years old. Born on February 9th, 1937, he was son of a high school history teacher and a stay-at-home mom; he was a little brother. He was a passionate boy who loved the outdoors, his dog and his family. He excelled in school and life and enjoyed a prosperous and successful future in the metallurgical field. On...

Our loss was Heaven’s gain as our mom, Nita, passed from this life to the next on October 10, 2021. Nita Maria Wireman made her appearance as Clark and Elizabeth Wiremans’ second of seven children on February 17, 1929. The young family moved to Medaryville, Indiana when Mom was a young girl. Life was not easy on the farm in those days, as even the children were expected to do their part to help support the family. Despite the long hours working on the farm, Nita excelled in...

Lila May Taton, 96, died at her home in Cañon City, Colorado on October 9, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1925, in Argonia, Kansas to Denzil and Lela Wimp. She moved to Cañon City, Colorado with Murrell in 1956. Among Lila’s many activities she most enjoyed singing in the Cañon City Choir and volunteering as a caregiver at St. Thomas Moore Hospital. Lila was a member of the Cañon Community Baptist Church. Lila is survived by her daughters, Ivana (Larry)...

Dixie Lee Winden Sutton passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of 90, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dixie was born on August 14, 1931, in Ault, Colorado. Dixie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her career was being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Dixie is survived by her children, Katherine (Larry) Wales, Vickie Winden, David Winden, Penny (Corey) Hepworth, Julane (Jim) Kurtz, and Duane (Maria) Winden. She also leaves twenty-five...

Jean Yellico was born on June 3, 1928. She passed away at the age of 93 on October 7, 2021. She was raised in Canon City, Colorado, where she met her husband Louis, later moving to Wetmore where she resided until her death. Jean lived and worked on the family ranch and enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, and traveling with her friends. Jean is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Yellico, Denise Limberis, and Adrienne (Brad) Karrington; four grandchildren, Josette (Jeff) Riddle,...

Steven Leonard Ray entered this life on September 4, 1955, to Leonard Franklin Ray and Alvira Jane Nellist in Maquoketa, Iowa. Steve was the second youngest of 7 children: brothers, Larry (Barb) Adkins, David (Pat) Adkins, Jerry Turner; and sisters, Jane (Leon) Wilson, Jean (Benny) Malone, and Jan (Dick) Eilders. At the age of 18, Steve enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Rifleman, allowing him to travel the world. His favorite assignment was being stationed in Okinawa, Japan....