Springfield addresses recent law enforcement resignations
The entire Springfield police force resigned in recent days.
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Death Notice – Erica Dawn Arnold
Erica Dawn Arnold
March 4, 1990 - July 17, 2022
Funeral services are pending.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.
Death Notice – Marvin John McCrary
Marvin John McCrary
December 9, 1933 - July 16, 2022
Marvin John "Marv" McCrary passed away peacefully July 16, 2022, at the extended care unit of Weisbrod Hospital in Eads. Marv was born December 9, 1933, in Springfield.
It was Marv's request that there be no public services.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.
Kathy Self named State Forest Service Volunteer of the Year
Kathy Self, Tree Board Chair for the Town of Springfield for more than 30 years, has been named the Colorado State Forest Service Volunteer of the Year for 2021.
Golden Plains Insurance continues Colorado expansion with purchase of Baxter Agency in Eads
Lamar-based Golden Plains Insurance Agency, Inc. has announced another expansion with the acquisition of Baxter Agency in Eads. The purchase was completed April 5, 2022.
Marilyn Baxter established Baxter Agency in 1989 to successfully serve clients across southeast Colorado from her office at 101 East 15th Street in Eads. Golden Plains is also acquiring that building, and has hired Haley Reedy to continue providing exceptional service in Kiowa County.
Golden Plains Insurance offering $2,000 educational scholarship for 2022
Golden Plains Insurance is once again proud to announce its annual scholarship award. In recognition of the Golden Plains Insurance Agency's 10-year anniversary under the ownership of Nick Palmer, this year the company will be awarding a $2,000 scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic school year to a deserving 2022 high school graduate with a desire for successful completion of higher education, either academic or vocational.
Applications are available to students at any of the three offices located at
Lamar Community College to offer classes in Baca, Kiowa and east Prowers counties
Residents of Prowers, Baca and Kiowa counties will have access to a Lamar Community College education without needing to travel to the main campus.
Obituary – Dwayne Louis Baxter
Dwayne Louis Baxter
May 27, 1936 - May 26, 2021
Dwayne Louis Baxter was born to Louis A. Baxter and Imogene (Short) Baxter May 27, 1936, in Friona, Texas. Dwayne passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Southeast Colorado Hospital. He was 84 years old.
Dwayne was raised on the family farm near Friona until they bought a ranch and moved to Chivington in 1948.
He spent his teen and young adult years in Chivington and Eads, growing up with his four brothers and many friends.
Death Notice – Dwayne L. Baxter
Dwayne L. Baxter
May 27, 1936 - May 26, 2021
Dwayne L. Baxter was born to Louis A. Baxter and Imogene (Short) Baxter May 27, 1936, in Friona, Texas. Dwayne passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Southeast Colorado Hospital. He was 84 years old.
Graveside services will be held at the Springfield Cemetery in Springfield, Colorado, Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.
Death Notice – Doyle C. Tucker, Jr.
Doyle C. Tucker, Jr.
January 5, 1940 - May 16, 2021
Doyle was born January 5, 1940, at Springfield to Doyle Clifford and Evelyn Elisabeth (Osborn) Tucker, Sr. and passed away May 16, 2021, at his home in Lamar at the age of 81.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Elden Doyle Tucker; and his siblings, Delmar Tucker and Theda Keys.
