Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 1954
Mary Ann (Newton) Shearer, 75, passed away peacefully at the Washakie Medical Center, surrounded by loving family members. Mary Ann was born July 12, 1949 in Worland to Woodrow Robert and Bertha E. (Elliott) Newton. Mary Ann had her own business doing interior and exterior house painting, she also worked at local restaurants and road construction. She enjoyed making doll houses and all types of craft projects. She loved to go dancing in her younger years. She was a very giving person. Mary Ann...
Jim Neely, 64, of Cody, Wyoming, passed away October 28, 2024. He was an independent concrete contractor, a talented musician, a dear friend to many, and a devoted father to his cherished daughter Katy. James Michael Neely, "Jimmer" was the son of Roy S. and Charlotte Neely. He spent his early years on the Pecatonica, Illinois family farms, riding ponies, playing every kind of ball game with his four brothers, and making music. The family moved to Worland, Wyoming and then to the Neely Ranch in...
Shommarie Lee Decker was 58, born in Lynwood California, on November 29th, 1965. Shom was a very hardworking woman. She was nothing less than that. She worked at Worland Healthcare for many years. She was a cook in the kitchen and absolutely loved her job, as well as many of the people she met there along the seventeen dedicated years she was employed. In March of 2024, Shom was diagnosed with lung cancer. She fought hard, but unfortunately, she lost that battle on November 3rd, 2024. Shom...
On October 23, 2024, Milly Bilderback, age 71, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord. Born on February 3, 1953, in Jackson, Oregon, Mildred (Milly) MacEachern was the beloved daughter of Claire and Robert MacEachern. Milly's journey led her to Canada, where she married and welcomed her two children, Jenna Kadatz and Steven W. Kadatz. After several years, she returned to the United States, living in California, and enjoying a career in nursing. After retiring, Milly moved to Oregon before...
Dahl Judy Mills left this earthly existence on November 3, 2024, at Broken Back Ranch north of Ten Sleep, at the age of 91. Dahl was born on August 5, 1933 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the 2nd of five girls born to William Lavern Judy and Bessie Rachel Jameson. Her oldest sister, LaJean, born and died on the same day in 1931 leaving Dahl to grow up as the oldest living daughter. She was raised in Ammon, Idaho, a suburb of Idaho Falls and lived her younger years on a Dry Farm owned by her parents. She...
Shommarie Lee (Green) Decker, 58, passed away at her home on Nov. 3, 2024. Shommarie was born Nov. 29, 1965, in Linwood, California. A Celebration of Life will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Worland Aerie & Auxiliary 3096. A full obituary will be published in next week’s edition of the Northern Wyoming News....
Grant Masashi Ujifusa, of Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away on Oct. 21 at the age of 82. Grant was born on Jan. 4, 1942, in Worland, Wyoming, to Mary and Tom Ujifusa. He was intensely proud of his roots and his family heritage in Worland and Wyoming. He played quarterback for the Worland Warriors and helped lead the team to a state championship in 1959. He loved telling stories about football and the sugar beet farm where he grew up. He went on to attend Harvard University, and also...
Edward Junior "Jr" Matheson, 81, passed away after a tragic fatal car accident south of Worland due to a medical emergency on October 16, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1943, in Ogden, Utah to Edward and Leona Kay (Arnce) Matheson. Ed was raised in Gillette Wyoming, graduating from Campbell County High School in 1962, then served four years in the U.S Navy. As a young boy Ed worked for Highway Services Gas Station for his sister Jane and Einar Lodahl and always enjoyed visiting with his...
Florentino "Frank" S. Flores passed on to heaven at the age of 98 on October 12, 2024. Florentino was born on March 14, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was one of 8 children to parents from Mexico. His parents died when he was a child. He was separated from his siblings and sent to live with family in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico where he was raised until 16 years old. At that age, he moved to Powell, Wyoming to live with an aunt and uncle. There he learned farming and worked as a general...
Jeaneen Kay Siirila, 70, went home to God Sunday evening October 27th in her home and surrounded by family following a long struggle with cancer. Jeaneen was born in Corpus Christi, TX on January 20th, 1954. She was the 7th of 8 children born to Hershel and Cora Martin. After spending her childhood years in the Texas town of Aransas Pass she moved with her family to Sinclair Wyoming at age 7. There she attended and graduated from Rawlins High School in 1972. Shortly after graduating she met her...
Michael James Drake II passed away on October 27, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. Mike was born on October 10, 1974 to Michael Drake and Shanna (Christensen) Drake in Worland, Wyoming. He was known affectionately to his family as Mikey. He was active in sports at Worland High School, playing football and wrestling and was a member of the graduating class of 1993. He started his government service at the Worland Post Office and then joined the Army in 1995....
Milly Bilderback, 71, of Greybull died Oct. 23, 2024, at her home in Greybull. Milly was born Feb. 3, 1953, in Jackson, Oregon. A memorial will be held at a later date. An obituary will be published in an upcoming issue....
Steven Allen Haynes, 71, former Thermopolis resident passed away on Oct. 26, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Steven was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming, on May 4, 1953. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Monument Hill Cemtery in Thermopolis....
Ryan Douglas Nomura, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Worland, Wyoming, on Oct. 25, 2024. Ryan was born on April 15, 1967, in Worland. A Celebration of Life and reception will be at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the Washakie County Fairgrounds....
Katharine “Kat” E. Engel, 60, formerly of Worland, unexpectedly passed away Oct. 13, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida. Services are to be announced pending cremation. A full obituary will be released at a later date....
Ernest “Ernie” Miles, born July 28, 1953 in Roseburg, OR, passed away October 12, 2024 in Billings, MT. He loved animals and would ride his bike with his dog Berta in a rear basket and feed treats to lots of dogs. He’ll be missed by the community....
Max Eugene Willard passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024 while surrounded by loved ones at the age of 95. He was born to Buron Holiday (Shorty) Willard and Goldie Pauline (Missy) Marvel, on September 29, 1928 in Gillette, Wyoming. Upon getting out of school, Max went to work at Schlumberger as well as helped with the various companies owned by the Willard family. He got a job at ANR (later known as Coastal Oil and Gas) where he eventually retired from at the age of 71. Upon retirement,...
Natalie Rose Shryack passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne, WY. She had been living with a son in Cheyenne for the past year. Having lived a rich, exemplary, and glorious life, her passing came in a dignified, peaceful manner surrounded by loved ones. Born Natalie Rose Deveraux, on November 18, 1941, in a snowstorm in Basin, WY, to Arthur and Vernice Deveraux, she was received by Dr A.A. Engleman, the same physician who delivered all four of her boys. After...
Terry Dean Pierce, 74, passed away doing what he loved, in the place he loved the most, hunting in the Big Horn Mountains on October 18, 2024. Terry was born on September 4, 1950, in Alliance, Nebraska, one of seventeen children born to Milford Howard and Alice Flossie (Hammer) Pierce. He spent many summers at his grandparent's house in Bellmont, Nebraska. He along with his brother, Melvin, would help with the chores and farmwork, but spent numerous hours exploring the woods nearby. He met...
Edward Junior "Jr" Matheson, 81, passed away after a tragic fatal car accident south of Worland due to a medical emergency on October 16, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1943, in Ogden, Utah to Edward and Leona Kay (Arnce) Matheson. Ed was raised in Gillette Wyoming, graduating from Campbell County High School in 1962, then served four years in the U.S Navy. As a young boy Ed worked for Highway Services Gas Station for his sister Jane and Einar Lodahl and always enjoyed visiting with his...
Florentino "Frank” Flores, 98 passed away on Oct. 12, 2024, in Thermopolis, Wyoming. He was born on March 14, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Church. A full obituary is pending....
Mary Elizabeth Dorr, 93, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving children at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 19, 1931, in Grass Creek, Wyoming, to Emil John and Jennie (Crosswaite) Sayles, Mary lived a life rich in love, service, and community. Mary spent most of her life in the Big Horn Basin, where her roots as a ranch kid instilled in her a strong work ethic and a deep connection...
Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years Doyle Hunt; parents Frank and Dorothie Buckle; brothers John and Robert Buckle; granddaughters Emma Hunt and Caitlin Hunt. She is survived by her children Gary (Shelly) Hunt, Kathy Hunt, David (Colleen) Hunt, Douglas Hunt, Andrea (Dean) Rothschadl, Tracy (Gary) Pedersen; grandchildren Jeremiah Hunt, Madison Hunt-Gaur, Andrew Hunt, Alyssa Spielman, Sarah Hunt, Lauren Paschall, Anna Steiger, Caleb, Lindsey, Jacob and Julia Pedersen;...
Jurn Wagner, Sr. passed away on September 27, 2024 at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyoming. He was born to William and Lillian Wagner in Lovell, Wyoming on November 5, 1945. He was second of three boys born to this family. Jurn received his education in Lovell, graduating from Lovell High School in 1964. He worked at a few different jobs and later in 1966 joined the Wyoming Army National Guard, serving his country 6 years. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1971. Jurn always...
Sheldon Lee Schilling, 91, of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2024 Born on June 1, 1933, in Grafton, Wisconsin, he was the beloved son of Carl Ernst and Wilhelmena "Minnie" Sophia (Wulff) Schilling. A proud graduate of Grafton High School in 1951 and the University of Wisconsin in 1955, Sheldon dedicated much of his life to the oil industry. first as the owner/operator of Grafton Co-op Oil then years later in Wyoming as a pumper for Grace Petroleum. An avid...