Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Jeffery Frank LeFlore

August 30, 1956 – March 19, 2020

Jeffery (Jeff) Frank LeFlore was born August 30, 1956, in Torrance, California, to Margie Marie (Wallen) LeFlore and Jean LeFlore. He passed away March 19, 2020, at Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells.

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Student loan payments will be suspended for 60 days, and interest will be temporarily waived.

Farm operators can take simple precautions to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Colorado taxpayers will get an extension in the state income tax filing deadline because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Jared Polis announced at a Friday news conference that he was extending the deadline 90 days until July 15, “without penalty, without interest.”

“That includes all filers, small businesses, all individuals – all filers,” he said.  

“Colorado has 2.5 million taxpayers including individuals and businesses and we hope this gives them one less thing to worry about in the midst of this crisis,” Polis added.  

Jeffrey "Jeff" F. LeFlore

August 30, 1956 - March 19, 2020

Mr. LeFlore passed away at the Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells.

Out of an abundance of caution and consideration for the health of our friends and neighbors, the LeFlore family would like everyone to know that Jeff's body will be laid to rest in a private graveside service at Fairview Cemetery in Cheyenne Wells for immediate family members only.