Date of Passing: March 2, 2026
Class of: 1959
Services scheduled for March 16, 2026 in Byers, Colorado. For full service details and to sign the guestbook, please visit Caradell’s page at Love Funeral Homes.
Virgil D Sykes
Date of Passing: February 20, 2026
Class of: Matheson, Community
Services set for Monday, March 2, 2026 in Matheson, Colorado. For full obituary, services information and to sign the guestbook, please visit Virgil’s page at Love Funeral Homes.
Jack Lee Lawson
Date of Passing: February 15, 2026
Class of: Alta Vista, Simla, Community
Celebration of Life set for Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Calhan, Colorado. For full obituary, services information and to sign the guestbook, please visit Jack’s page at Love Funeral Homes.
Dr. Donald Woodrow “Woody” Smith
Date of Passing: December 22, 2025
Class of: 1964
Services
A life celebration gathering will be held on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, Colorado, at 10 a.m. with a reception immediately to follow.
In honor of Woody’s western way of life, jeans are welcomed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dr. Woody Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund at Farmer’s State Bank in Kiowa, Colo.
For Full Obituary, please see:
Janet M (McKellip) Nickell
Date of Passing: November 5, 2025
Class of: 1957 Classmate, Family of Alumni, Community
Services scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Matheson Community Church. For full obituary, service information and to connect with family, please visit Janet’s page at Love Funeral Homes.
Richard ‘Rich’ Wilson
Date of Passing: September 21, 2025
Class of: 1970
Full obituary is available in the October 9, 2025 edition of Ranchland News.
(Digital Edition available on October 8th)
Per Richard’s wishes, no services were planned.
Those wishing to send condolences, and/or connect with family may do so via mail to:
25 Blue Heron Drive
Thornton, Colorado 80241
Memorial Donations in his name can be made to donor’s charity of choice.
