Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 1005 - 1029 of 1958
Leon Jerry Sisk, 75, passed away February 17, 2020 at his home in Worland. Leon was born on September 12, 1944 in Valley City, North Dakota to Leonard James and Amy Catherine (Gates) Sisk. He attended school in Worland, graduating with the WHS Class of 1963. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. During his service, he carried several fellow soldiers to safety while in combat. Following an honorable discharge, he attended the University of Wyoming where he... Full story
Dena Arlene Hill, 89, passed away at Washakie Medical Center on February 24, 2020. Arlene was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma on November 26, 1930 to Tracy Elbert Peck and Dena Leona (Smith) Peck. She married Johnny Ray Hill on April 18, 1949. Arlene willingly followed Johnny to many places as he worked in the oil fields, from the western states to Missouri and even Indonesia. She had always dreamed of traveling to foreign lands and thus to help that dream along, she named her children with names... Full story
Deidra Michayle Walker-Rowe died at her residence on February 15, 2020. Deidra was born in Worland, Wyoming on September 28, 1986, the only child born to Mel Walker and Kendra (Foland) Brazelton. Even from a young age, Deidra was full of life and love and stood out with her blonde hair and spunky personality. She was known as a hard worker, at 12 she began working with Darr Lea as a dishwasher at the Office Lounge. She would put 110% of herself in every task given. Deidra deeply loved her... Full story
Former Billings resident, Jason A. Haworth, 46, died February 14, 2020 following a vehicle accident. Jason was born on March 16, 1973 in Billings, Montana to Robert Dean and Tillie Marie (Kilwein) Haworth. He graduated from Senior High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Jason was employed by Schlumberger and worked at the Bentonite Plant in Greybull, Wyoming at the time of his death. Jason had a laugh that could light the room. He enjoyed spending time with... Full story
Lifetime Worland resident Lloyd Albert Lungren, Sr. died Feb. 19, 2020 in Billings, MT following surgery. His wife and children were at his side. Lloyd was born March 18, 1925 on the L.E. Laird farm in Worland. He received his name when a gentleman named Lloyd Albert Buchanan drew the "shortest straw" and the honor of naming the new baby. His parents Adam and Elizabeth (Deines) Lungren came to America as Germans from the Volga area in Russia. He was the sixth of their ten children. He attended... Full story
Larry Dean Bear, 81-year-old Worland resident, passed away suddenly in Greybull, Wyoming on February 25, 2020. Larry was born in Hulett, Wyoming on April 20, 1938. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Crosspoint Baptist Church – Big Horn Campus, 1101 Big Horn Avenue in Worland. (Formerly First Baptist Church) Burial will follow at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.... Full story
Robert William “Bob” Mills, 79, of Thermopolis, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, from complications of several surgeries. Mr. Mills was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming on April 24, 1940. In accordance with Bob’s wishes, no funeral services will be held, with burial of cremains sometime in the spring of 2020, at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis.... Full story
Deidra Michayle Walker Rowe, 33, passed away on Feb. 15, 2020, at her home in Casper. Deidra was born in Worland, Wyoming, on Sept. 28, 1986 to Melvin Lee Walker and Kendra Gayle (Foland) Brazelton. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 500 Sagebrush Drive.... Full story
Leon Jerry Sisk, 75, passed away at his home on Feb. 17, 2020. Leon was born in Valley City, North Dakota on Sept. 12, 1944, to Leonard James and Amy Catherine (Gates) Sisk. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Worland.... Full story
Jason Allen Haworth, 46, passed away from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on February 14, 2020. Jason was born in Billings, Montana on March 16, 1973. Cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life in Billings at a later date.... Full story
Steven Lowell Bose, 65, went to be with Jesus on February 14, 2020 at his home in Ten Sleep. Steve was born in Cambridge, Nebraska on December 4, 1954 to Kenneth Lowell and Colleen Joyce (Dillan) Bose. He moved to Ten Sleep in 1970 and graduated from Ten Sleep High School in 1973. He moved around a little, but always came home to Ten Sleep. Steve's great loves were guns, family and later in life, his church. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father... Full story
A memorial service for Forrest L. "Buzz" Skretteberg will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:30 am, at All Angels Episcopal Church in Spearfish, SD. Buzz passed away at his home on February 6, 2020. He was born November 6, 1935 in Deadwood, SD to Lloyd and Asther Skretteberg. Buzz attended NCHS in Casper, WY his first two years of high school: then his family moved to Lakewood, CO where he graduated. After his graduation, they moved back to Casper where he enrolled in Casper College. He... Full story
Maryanna Wheeler, age 76, of Basin, Wyoming, passed away Tuesday evening, February 4, 2020, at Spirit Mountain Hospice House, in Cody, Wyoming, surrounded by her family. Maryanna was born February 28, 1944, in Sheridan, Wyoming, the daughter of Marietta Cochran and Cecil A. Brotherson, Maryanna was raised in Wyola, Montana, until 1953, when at the age of 9, her family moved to Greybull, Wyoming, where she continued her grade school and high school education. Maryanna married Richard Allen... Full story
John Franklin Rayburn passed away at his home on February 5, 2020. John was born in Worland on August 3, 1953 to Loyd Kenneth and Mildred Ann (Mills) Rayburn. He received his education in Worland. He worked at various jobs in the community. He enjoyed carpentry and helping friends with different odd jobs. John had a magnetic personality and never met a stranger. He will be remembered for his infectious smile and kindness. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Nancy.... Full story
Katherine E. Brewster, 90-year-old Ten Sleep resident, passed away February 7, 2020 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Katherine was born on November 6, 1929 in Harrison, Nebraska, the youngest of 4 children born to Thomas Lee and Elsie (Leeling) Lewis. She spent her early years in Harrison, moving to Lusk in 1939 with her family. She graduated from Lusk High School in 1948. Her family lived on a ranch which meant that in order for her to attend high school, she would have to stay... Full story
Margaret E Scranton (October 25, 1922 – February 10, 2020) God came calling for a flower gardener early on February 10, 2020. Margaret was born October 25, 1922 at Powell, Wyoming. She was the daughter of Henry H. and Jennie (Kilgore) Sedwick. She was a proud alumnus of Powell High School, graduating with the class of 1940. She attended Seventy years in a row without missing a PHS alumni event. She entered nurses training at St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Billings, Montana under the Cadet N... Full story
Violet Elaine Lee, 89, passed away February 6, 2020, at the Worland Healthcare & Rehab Center where she had resided since July 2017. Born April 22, 1930 in Seminole, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Russell and Hope (Tansy) Toler. After high school, she attended the Anderson Beauty School in Billings, Montana. On July 12, 1950 Violet married Harold "Buck" Lee in Casper, Wyoming. The couple moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming in 1955 where they raised their children. For 40 years, Violet was the... Full story
Val Jean Crumley, or VJ, as he was known by many family and friends passed away December 6th 2019 in Worland, WY at the age of 83. He was with family and went peacefully in his sleep. Our father was born August 9, 1936 in Fort Morgan, CO to Lyndell Hartzell & Faith Adelle (Nanny) Crumley (preceded him in death). After graduating from Fort Morgan High School in 1955 he enlisted in the Air Force in 1958 as an explosive operator. He was honorably discharged in 1963. Val continued his journey to... Full story
Longtime Worland resident, Darrell Clark Schneider, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 7, 2020 at the Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, AZ while surrounded by his family. Darrell was born in Worland, Wyoming on May 14, 1941, a son of Jacob Thomas & Alice Mills Schneider. Darrell went to Worland High School where he lettered in football and helped tutor students in Mathematics. Following high school graduation in 1959, Darrell attended Casper College for one year before enlis... Full story
George “Butch” Henry Yetter Jr., 57, passed away Jan. 30, 2020, at his home in Thermopolis. Services will be held at a later date.... Full story
Memorial service for Lisa McGarvin wil be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Paul Baughman officiating. Lisa Ruth McGarvin was born on January 30, 1959, in Worland, Wyoming and died on January 31, 2020, with loved ones by her side after a short illness. Lisa's love for her family, friends, and animals touched many during her 61 years. Lisa worked as a paralegal at Daly & Sorenson at the time of her death. She was a grandmother, mother,... Full story
Connie Ellen (Lungren) Hillhouse, age 73, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the Billings Clinic with family members at her side. She was born on June 19, 1946, the first of four children to parents Leo and Vada (Spatz) Lungren. She attended Worland schools and graduated in 1964. She married Richard A Hillhouse on January 18, 1964. Connie loved to help her dad on the farm and was put behind the wheel of a truck at age 5 helping in the beet fields, she rode on the tractor bailing hay and,... Full story
Elizabeth “Betty” Scoggin, 87, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Mass of the Resurrection will be Jan. 30, 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Thermopolis.... Full story
Kevin Mark Cannon, age 69, died at home on January 23, 2020 after succumbing to mesothelioma. He was surrounded by his wife and all seven of his crazy kids. Kevin was born on September 29, in 1950, as the sixth of seven children to parents Maurice and Ora (Wallwork) Cannon in what is now the Washakie County Library. There in the nursery, only seven days later, he first came into contact with his future "Babe" Devin (Rillahan) Cannon, whom he married in 1969. Kevin spent his entire life in... Full story
Wanda “Lou” Schaper Steinle, 83, of Thermopolis, WY passed away on Saturday. January 25, 2020, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Thermopolis. Wanda Lou Schaper was born on June 24, 1936 in Riverton, WY to Arthur and Opal Olga (Ibach) Schaper. Lou was raised in Buck Horn Flats and attended schools in Riverton. She graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1955. She majored in Elementary Education and Home Economics at Northwest Naza... Full story