Denver, CO
Gerald Long
Gerald Long
OBITUARY
Gerald Phillip Long January 23, 2025 – Denver, CO Age 85 Gerald “Jerry” Phillip Long, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 85.
Born and raised in Denver, Jerry graduated from Regis High School in 1957 and went on to earn his degree from Regis College in 1961. He was known for his insatiable curiosity, which spanned a wide range of subjects—from finance to travel—and his passionate pursuit of knowledge touched everyone who knew him.
In 1967, Jerry married the love of his life, Patricia “Patsy” Leighton, and the two shared a beautiful marriage of 58 years. Together, they raised two sons, Andrew and Aaron. In 1971, the family moved to Aspen, Colorado, where Jerry and Patsy opened the Aspen General Store, an iconic local business where they forged lasting friendships with the community. In 1983, they relocated to Tucson, Arizona, where they embraced a new chapter in life, building custom homes and forming deep connections with new friends. In 2000, Jerry and Patsy returned to Denver, where they enjoyed memorable family trips abroad and time with friends and family.
Jerry’s legacy is defined by his kindness, integrity, and unwavering loyalty. He was a man of great character and generosity, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia (Leighton) Long; his sons, Andrew of Columbus, Ohio, and Aaron of Denver, Colorado; and his brother, Ralph of Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Rosanna Long of Denver, Colorado.
A celebration of life memorial will be held this spring in Denver. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) Jerry’s honor.
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A woman accused of murder at Houston Lake Apartments back in March has returned to Middle Georgia after her arrest in Denver.
27-year-old Tylar Oglesby of Warner Robins is now in custody in Houston County for her alleged role in the shooting death of Diandre Oates at Houston Lake Apartments on the night of March 12.
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Officers on the scene found Oates with a gunshot wound behind the 1700 building, and he was then pronounced dead by the Houston County Coroner’s Office.
The first arrest made in the case happened on March 18, with Perry Police arresting Alexander Culler on a warrant for murder surrounding Oates’ death.
Oglesby was arrested over a week later in Denver, Colo., on a warrant for a party to a crime in connection with the fatal shooting.
Oglesby has since returned to Middle Georgia from Denver, where she faces a pending murder charge at the Houston County Detention Center.
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Denverites looking for a stellar cup of Joe don’t need to travel far to savor the flavor of excellent coffee.
That’s according to The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, a website that rates global hospitality establishments where coffee lovers can find better brew. The website recently announced its 2026 list of the best coffee shops in North America, Central America and the Caribbean and two local companies made the list.
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters came in at No. 43, while Queen City Collective Coffee ranked No. 61. Not bad for a list that includes must-hit destinations in places like Guatemala and Costa Rica, which are known for their exports of coffee beans.
The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops decided the ranking through a mix of nominations and voting by both the public and experts. Places were evaluated based on the quality of coffee served, barista expertise, ambiance, sustainability practices, and innovation among other criteria, according to the website.
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters, which came on the scene in 2013, helped usher the so-called fourth wave of coffee locally, which focuses on honoring the beans’ agricultural roots and using techniques like pour-over to extract more flavor from each brew. The company started with a wholesale roastery and retail shop in Lakewood before expanding to Arvada through a merger with another company called Two Rivers, and later to Westminster. In 2022, Food and Wine magazine named Sweet Bloom’s Westminster locale the best coffee shop in Colorado.
Queen City Collective has certainly earned the popular vote among Mile High City coffee drinkers if the company’s expansion is an indication. Since opening its first retail location in 2018, in a spot shared with Novel Strand Brewing Co., Queen City has expanded to seven locations between Denver and surrounding suburbs, including Wheat Ridge and Aurora.
To see the full list of must-hit coffee shops across the globe, visit theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com. For additional recommendations, check out our list of Colorado’s best coffee shops with picturesque patios and views.
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