To Matt and Laci and all of the Ritchey family, we are terribly sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers.
Matt - I was devastated to hear of Sterling's passing. Lisa & I are praying that The Lord surrounds and fills you, Laci and your families in the coming days. And we're joined in this by many others including folks at WTNB and Midland Bible Church.
Love and Prayers from WTNB. Laci may God be with you during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss!
Our hearts are broken for you, Ritchey and Sterling families. We rejoice for the 23 months you/we were blessed to have Sterling in our lives and for the love and beautiful memories that will always be with us. Your total Faith in God's love and wisdom will uphold you as you face such a deep loss. Our prayers will be with you in the weeks, months, and years ahead as you grieve and as you rejoice over your precious child.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Condolences for the loss of this sweet sweet child my prayers are with your family may he rest in peace God bless your family.
JoAnne—-Love and Prayers for you and family 💕🙏🏻
My wife, Mardelle, and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Ritchie family. We are so saddened by the loss of your Sweet Baby! If there is ever anything we can do to help, please let us know!! Dan
My deepest sympathy to all the family for your tragic loss. I am a former classmate of Jo Ann (née Howard). I have a great-granddaughter about the same age and understand the deep heartache. God be with you all.
There are no words to express my deepest condolences!
I’m praying for all of you!
Love Donna Ferrell
Our family is so sorry for the loss of your precious Sterling. The funeral service was an absolutely beautiful testament to your faith and an inspiration to everyone. We will continue to pray for comfort and healing and rejoice with you that sweet Sterling is with her Heavenly Father.
My heart breaks for this family. I know that the community of both Big Spring and Vincent are close families that will lift the Ritchey and Sterling family up in prayers, shower them with support, and anything that they need for they are all children of God, but we are humans and our grief is different for each one of us, dear God please be with everyone as they go through this time of grief. You will never forget the loss of a loved one especially a child but you learn with Gods love and grace to hold them in positive memory and move forward in their name. May God bless you all as you go down this road of grief and recovery, Amen.
Continue Prayers for the Ritchy family. May Gods loving arms comfort, strengthen, you and give the the peace through this difficult times. Prayers, Hugs and Love.
We will keep praying for you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I didn't know her, but your description of her makes me feel as if I did. What a beautiful legacy in such a short time. I love your families and will continue to lift you in prayer.
There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I hope God can bring you all some peace in time. My heart aches for you all. Love and hugs to all of you.
Lisa
Dear Sterling Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying that your hearts will be comforted during this difficult time.
Richard Brantley
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, John Hogan lit a candle
Even though you celebrate the short life of a precious little angel today there are really no words that are appropriate for today's event. There are deep felt emotions that are inexplicable because of the limitations of our intellect and the limitations of our communication skills.
That is why today, sighs ad tears are the appropriate avenue of expression to communicate the deep felt pain each feels in your remembrance of Sterling.
This will pass but not today, Do not cheat yourselves of the richness that grief can offer you today. A grief that signifies the uncomfortable reality of death that God did not intend for us. A grief that indicates deep levels of love you each have, not had, for Sterling.
God IS big enough to carry you through your emotions of disbelief, abandonment, guilt and even anger at a situation that none could imagine. As time goes by you may never get the answers you want but God will remind each of you of His deep understanding of your grief; God allowing and watching the painful and agonizing death of His Son's untimely death.
This I know. This death is only a chapter in the eternal life that waits for each of us. God WILL carry you through and Sterling's precious memories will guide you in the days, weeks, and years ahead.
You will still feel loss, you will still have unanswered questions, you will still have heartfelt emotions but there will be a heavenly sense of peace that will allow you to draw a deep breath, slowly exhale and bring comfort in knowing where Sterling now resides, heaven where she waits for each of you to come to her.
But again for today, remember, celebrate and grieve holding tightly to each other. Give each other hope in the truth of Christ's work on the cross, wrap each other in the silent language of love. Tears are healing salve!
With love from Sandy and Darrell Grant
Sending our prayers and condolences to the Ritchey family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Prayers for you all in Jesus precious name.
Love the Mayes/Fizer family.
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord [a]lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.” ’
Numbers 6:24-26
An angel opened the
Book of Life,
and recorded my baby's birth.
Then quietly closed the book and said,
"She's too beautiful for Earth".
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, Jeanine Brady Trigg lit a candle
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray you take comfort in knowing she is in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Your entire family and all who loved Sterling are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be a shining star at God Right side. I am praying for your family.
My deepest sympathy.
Praying for you Matt and Laci.
Prayers are going for comfort and strength! May God continue to comfort and bring strength through all of your precious memories!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss seeing your precious angel at WeeGems. Sterling was always a joy and such a happy girl.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.,,,so sorry!! If there is anything the Boyds can do , please let us know..
My heartfelt prayers are with all of you.
Our prayer is that God would richly bless the Ritchey family in a very, very, special way and give them the strength and comfort to get through this very painful time.
They can take her life from this earth but they can't take the part of her that's in our hearts.
Only God can heal a broken heart.
We are praying for God’s peace, comfort, and love are upon you and your family.
Laci and Matt, my heart goes out to you along with many prayers for you and all of your family. Laci, I always loved listening to your stories about Sterling. I will continue to pray for all of you.
I’m so very sorry.
There are no adequate words.
My heart breaks for you ❣️
I will be lifting your names up to God during this time❤️
Matt,
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for your family.May God give your strength.💙
Words escape me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Matt and Laci, as well as all of your families. We lift you and your families up to our Lord and ask him to comfort you today, tomorrow and all the days to come.
Praying for y’all! Love ya!
We extend our deepest sympathy, heartfelt love, and lifting prayers for healing to all of the Ritchey family. The calling home of your precious angel Sterling so soon is mystical, but the impact she left, the grace she left, and the lives she touched in such a short time are truly evident. May God touch you with his grace as Sterling rests peacefully in his arms.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Dear sweet Ritchey family, our hearts go out to you all in this time of sorrow. We will continue to pray for you all, and keep you in our hearts. As our Heavenly Father wraps his loving arms around this sweet child, know that you will all be together one day in eternity. Much love and prayers.
Downey family
Matt, Laci & family,
We are fervently praying for peace during this difficult time. There are no words. We are praying that hope will anchor you and give you strength and endurance. Love you all!
Matt and Laci, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest condolences for the family. There is no greater loss. I pray for God's love and strength to help you through the days to come.
Our deepest sympathy to the family, May God be with you during this time.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this precious little angel. May God wrap His arms around you all during this very difficult time.
Hearts broken. Our prayers are lifted for the Sterling-Ritchey families to feel His Presence, trust His Power, and know His Peace that passes all understanding in the loss of sweet baby Sterling.
In Christian love,
Mike & Pam Hughes
Our hearts are broken. Love, Sherill and Jerry Springer
Words are not enough at such a heartbreaking time for your family in the loss of this precious child. We continue to pray for you in the days ahead. God has you tightly in His grip and loves you.
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, Dina king lit a candle
Sending our deepest condolences to the Ritchey & Sterling families. I did not know little Sterling but what an Angel she was! I have known the Ritchey/Gibson family for years as former coaches/teachers/principal & a family member as a classmate of my oldest daughter. I haven’t lost my own child or children but I did lose my niece (18 months) & my nephew (5) back in 2000 due to a terrible storm we had locally, the heartache is unreal however God will carry you through it. The pain is tough & hard at times, lean upon God for peace & comfort as he carries you through. Our community is rare and ever so loving, caring, kind, understanding, supportive & believe in the power of prayer. Our hearts go out to your families. Sending prayers,love, and asking God to give each of you peace in the days/weeks/months ahead of you all.
My heart hurts hearing this tragic news of such a precious looking angel, taken way too soon... only God knows why...Teresa Sterling, Ira, Texas
There are no words to express how terribly sorry I am for your loss of precious Sterling. My prayers have been, will continue to be, with you and your family.
Our hearts are breaking for you, Laci, Matt , and your entire family. Please take comfort in the fact that even though your time with Sterling was too brief, that the experiences of the unconditional love she had from you and you had from her, the sweet sound of her little voice, the pure joy that she brought to you and your family, is far greater than to never have been able to have had those experiences at all. We are praying that you will be able to find the peace that does indeed pass all understanding. Love Jolene and Gregg Hill
We are very regretful that we cannot be with you . Love Aunt Dos and Uncle Buddy
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, Karen Cook lit a candle
Dear Ritchey Family,
May you hold your precious memories close and find peace and comfort. We send our deepest condolences and prayers to all of you and may God’s love, mercy, and grace sustain you in the days ahead.
Love and Blessings,
Quinn & Vic Flournoy
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, Lindsay Williams lit a candle
Robin, my heart breaks for your family. When I saw that Sterling was going to turn two years old this month two hymns immediately came to mind . 🎶Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus🎶 and 🎶Jesus Loves The Little Children🎶 My prayer for your family is that God will show you every day how much He loves you and how much He loves Sterling.
It is so hard to understand why the Lord calls home such a sweet young angel from us. She will always be in our hearts and I know she was happy to have been born to the Sterling and Ritchey families. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for all the family and friends. I pray you receive comfort that only God can provide at this time.
Sending all my prayers and love to your family
Sending prayers to all! Eddie and Deneen
Praying for the beauty and strength of this amazing family to summon again, relying on God for a peace that passes their understanding during this time of grief.
What a precious child is now in the presence of our Lord this day. Gods Loving arms will surround you and give you the comfort you need at this time. You and your family are in my prayers.
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, The Coopers lit a candle
Can't imagine a more trying time for your immediate family. The rest of our family & your friends certainly support you at this time. Lean on those who love you and know if there is anything we can to do to help out, please let us know.
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt love to your family. Our prayers are with you.
Our condolences to your family. May you rest in God's ever loving peace. We will continue to pray for strength and courage 🙏
We are so very sorry for your loss! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Heaven has gained one more beautiful angel. I’m praying for peace to overwhelm you and that God places his comforting hands on your hearts.
Prayer and thoughts go out to you and your family I’m so sorry for your loss .
Deepest condolences to the Ritchey family
Many prayers for the family during this time.
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, The Hall Family lit a candle
Dear Family of precious Sterling,
We can't begin to tell you how sorry and sad we are at your profound loss.
Our hearts are heavy with deepest condolences. We pray fervently for you all to find comfort at this time. Little Sterling sounds as if she was a true light in this world and we know that she will continue to be a light of love and protection for her family.
Sincerely,
Pat & Gerry Poland
May peace be with you during this time please know we love you and are praying for you and your family
So so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Grove family is praying for all of you in this time. May you find comfort in the Lord's arms and peace in His presence.
I'm so very sorry, Matt, Laci, Robin, Mike and all of the family. Godspeed to you. I hope you find comfort knowing that your little Angel is so loved in God's arms.
Our hearts are breaking . We love you guys.
Gran and Granddaddy
So sorry for your families loss.
Our hearts break for you, as we lost our daughter Sarah. We understand how difficult going on in Life is but we have HOPE to be with them again someday. Praying for your family in this very sad time.
Godspeed to you...Matt, Laci, Robin, Mike and all of the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. But God is holding your little Angel right now....and she is singing "Jesus Loves Me". Thoughts and prayers are with you....Love, Lesha
Our hearts & prayers are with all of you.
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, Charlie Rodriguez lit a candle
I am so sadden sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms this heart broken family and help them.
May god wrap his healing hands around the whole family. Praying for you all!
Prayers for all the family members during this time of such loss, may God hold you and comfort you!! I didn’t know this precious little love, but the Ritcheys I have known for years! You have been and will be in my prayers several times a day!!
Our hearts breaks for you and your family. Praying for comfort and peace in this difficult time. Rest assured Sterling is in the arms of Jesus. We will see our loved ones again. 🙏🏻✝
My heart is broken for this family.
Sending prayers of peace & understanding.
God bless y’all. We’re so sorry to hear this sad news.
Our deepest condolences & sincere prayers to you all.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and healing for the families of little Sterling. We love you
Jim and Robbie Billings
So many many prayers are being lifted to the throne of God for your family, somehow we pray for God’s peace and comfort and strength to surround and fill each one of you, no words to be spoken, only love and prayers!!
Just wanted to let you know we are praying for you and your family. We only knew Sterling for a few days but she made a wonderful impact on our hearts. Much love to you from Georgia.
Brad, Kelly, Emma, Kade, Rece, and Jack Chandler
Praying for all of y’all💛
My heart breaks for your precious loss. Our love and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Suzie and Rob King
Matt &Laci we are heartbroken to hear of your loss. You and all your family and friends affected by this are in our prayers. We love you guys and trust that the Lord’s arms are around each of you.
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful little angel. May God give you all peace and comfort during this difficult time 🙏 Our sincerest condolences, the Vincent family ❤️
Prayers Love and Hugs, Praying for Gods peace, comfort and strength.
I am sending our condolences in the loss of sweet little Sterling Ritchey !!!
Our thoughts and prayers. are with all of you during this time of loss !!! I know how hard it is lose a child !!! I was the wife of David Hodnett & he always thought so much of all of the Sterlings !!! David has been gone almost 5 YEARS, BUT ANNETTE HODNETT, AND MY CHILDREN AND REST OF HODNETT FAMILY ARE SENDING YOU OUR LOVE !!! ,ANGELA & CONRAD SOLIS, LIANA SOLIS, MIRANDA SOLIS BRITTANY HODNETT ( CRAIG'S DAUGHTER) RUSSELL & TONI HODNETT, STACEY & JIM KUSHANEY, TERAN NIX, MACY NIX, JACE NIX !!!
Praying for you through these hard times. May God give you his comfort.
Remember 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Take comfort that you will see your baby again.
Matt, Laci, and Family our hearts are broken for you during this trying time. May God bless you all. Love to the family.
Deepest prayers to the Ritchey family. May God help y'all through this troubling time.
Praying for strength & comfort for your families.
Love, The Leggett Family
John-Michael, Amy, Paisley, & Landon
My deepest sympathy to your family. My God ease your pain and give you His precious comfort.
Praying for all of you. God bless!
Our prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family on this great loss.
My heart breaks for y’all, Matt and Laci, and your entire family of the Sterlings and the Ritcheys. You are heavy on my heart and heavy in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can somehow find peace in your hearts thru leaning on one another and on God the Father. I pray His healing hands touch your broken hearts in the way only He can. May your precious little one Rest In Peace with the angels in Heaven.
There are no words adequate enough to express our sorrow at learning of your family's loss of your precious child. May the Lord wrap His love around you and yours during this time of grief.
My sincere sympathies to all family for this tragic loss. I’m praying for God to wrap his wings of peace around each of you.
I pray for comfort for your entire family. I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Psalms 34:18 NIV
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. May the Lord give you strength and comfort. God bless.
My prayers are with you and your family
Matt and Laci,
Our hearts are broken and we are praying for your solace. Love you guys.
Gran and Granddaddy
In memory of Sterling Maverick Ritchey, Tyler lit a candle
My condolences to the family, I’m so sorry for your loss! Many prayers for your family! ❤️🙏🏼
My condolences to all of sterling family so so sorry of her passing may all your hearts fill of great memories of your little angel
Matt and Laci my condolences and prayers for you and your family. Prayers for strength, internal healing and peace!
We all send love and prayers.
Sally, David, Conrad,, Matt, Laura & Troy
So many prayers are being prayed for all of your sweet family. We love y’all.
My heart is with you both! My condolences... I will be here to walk alongside you both during this time. Sending prayers and my love...
Our hearts are broken for you all! Many prayers for the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. Faith is what carries you through... love and hugs to all!
There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Just know that we love you all. We will continue to hold you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.