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  • Max Edward Locke

    Feb 8, 2024

    With deep sorrow and love, the family of Max Edward Locke announces his passing. Max ended a courageous battle with kidney failure on January 16th, 2024, at the age of 76. He was surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of their home. Max was born on November 19, 1947, in Beaver, Oklahoma to Donald L. and Phyllis (Atrim) Locke. Max was the oldest of three children, later welcoming two sisters. He was raised in the small town of Dalhart, TX. As a child he could be found playing outside,... Full story

  • Diane Barbara Ochs Martinson

    Feb 1, 2024

    Diane Barbara Ochs Martinson went home on November 17, 2023. She was born December 4, 1940, to Mary and Anton Ochs in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She grew up in Aberdeen, living in the two-bedroom home she shared with her parents and 3 sisters and brother. She graduated from Central High School in 1958 and from Presentation College in Aberdeen in 1961 with a degree in nursing. She loved being a nurse and her giving, helping spirit made her great at her job. She met her husband, Gordon in 1965, and... Full story

  • Devin Michael Blythe

    Feb 1, 2024

    Devin Michael Blythe, 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Worland, Wyoming on January 23, 2024. He was born in Rangely, Colorado to Michael Shaun and Brenda Marie (Ruppert) Blythe on September 12, 1987. Devin moved to Nevada at the tender age of 2. His life took a turn when tragedy struck, and his father passed away during his first-grade year. In the face of adversity, his family relocated to Belgrade, Montana, where his mother Brenda Ruppert remarried Matt Kashur. Matt lovingly raised Devin as his own, shaping the remarkable man he... Full story

  • Adanna Jo (Harvard) Lien

    Feb 1, 2024

    Adanna Jo (Harvard) Lien, 85, of Casper, Wyoming passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. She will be interred in Riverview Memorial Gardens at a later date.... Full story

  • James Leroy "Jim" Burris

    Jan 25, 2024

    James L. Burris, 82, fulfilled his life at Worland Healthcare and Rehab, January 17, 2024. "Grandpa" Jim was born in Worland March 25, 1941, and was the only child born to Roy and Eunice (Chappell) Burris. Jim was raised on Orchard Bench Road near Manderson, Wyoming, where he and his father also tended a farm. He attended Manderson School District from youth to high-school graduation, in 1960. He became an avid member of the Big Horn County Fair and FFA programs. Jim attributed his growth in... Full story

  • Don A. Schlaf

    Jan 25, 2024

    Don A. Schlaf, 85, of Cody, passed away on January 19, 2024 at the Spirit Mountain Hospice House. Graveside services will be held on April 3, 2024 at 2pm at the Burlington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Downrange Warriors, PO Box 2251, Cody, WY 82414. A full obituary will be published. Memories and condolences can be shared on Don's memorial page at www.BallardFH.com... Full story

  • Alice Lisetta (Schweighart) Beckley

    Jan 25, 2024

    Alice Lisetta (Schweighart) Beckley, 90, passed away January 14, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Alice was born moments after her twin brother, Allen "Butch" on May 18, 1933, in Gebo, Wyoming, the youngest of eleven children born to Charles Bernard and Wilhemina Lisetta (Tigress) Schweighart. She attended the Schweighart country one-room school with Butch through the 8th grade. Her parents then purchased a house in Worland so they could attend high school. She... Full story

  • Sawyer Elizabeth Lyman

    Jan 25, 2024

    Sawyer Elizabeth Lyman, a resident of Ten Sleep, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Washakie Medical Center after a prolonged illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Sawyer was born on October 22, 1995, to Mark and Neysha (Decker) Beckley. Her father, Mark, passed away in 1997. Her mother remarried in 2002, and Sawyer gained her "Daddy," Tyler Lyman. Sawyer graduated from Ten Sleep Schools in 2014. During high school, she was a member of the Ten Sleep Volunteer Ambulance... Full story

  • Carla Mae Macartney

    Jan 25, 2024

    Carla Mae Macartney, 91, (born Carla Mae Hampton) passed away on January 10, 2024, in Denver, her life taken by cancer. She died peacefully, surrounded by family. She would like to be remembered for how much she loved her family, her Native American heritage, her roots in Worland and Ten Sleep, and horses. Carla Mae led a remarkable life and was a remarkable woman. She was independent, curious, outspoken, and very loyal to her family and friends. Carla Mae was born in 1932 in Worland, the...

  • Bonnie Rae Baker

    Jan 25, 2024

    Bonnie Rae Baker, 91, a resident of Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, passed away on December 18, 2023. She was born on April 5, 1932 in Worland, Wyoming. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2023, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center....

  • Carrie Ann Wyper

    Jan 18, 2024

    Carrie Ann Wyper, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Ten Sleep on January 9, 2024. Carrie was born on June 16, 1971 in Arcadia, California to John William and Paula Kay (Burgess) Wyper. She grew up in California, graduating from Nevada Union High School in 1989. In her youth she enjoyed barrel racing and other rodeo events. She enjoyed watching football, the Los Angeles Rams were her team of choice. Tom introduced her to fishing and camping, which she found an extreme fondness for... Full story

  • Gary Steven Klispie

    Jan 18, 2024

    Gary Steven Klispie was born on September 6, 1955 to Richard and Margaret Klispie in Sarasota, Florida. Gary was the middle of three brothers, Alan and Dennis, each boy born just a year apart. His playful, joking spirit developed in youth alongside his siblings as they grew up in the sunshine and water along the Peace River in Punta Gorda, Florida. Gary's childhood was filled with serving his home Parish, fishing, boating, waterskiing, exploring with his brothers, and being loved on by his... Full story

  • John Darby Palmer

    Jan 18, 2024

    John Darby Palmer, 76, passed away on January 8, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. John was born on June 26, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, to Jack Byron and Eva Mae (Darby) Palmer. Growing up in the warmth of California, John graduated from Taft High School in Woodland Hills before embarking on a four-year journey in the Navy. During his service, he met the love of his life, Janis, on a blind date. Their connection was instantaneous, leading to their marriage on September... Full story

  • Eliseo "Blackie" Leyva

    Jan 18, 2024

    Eliseo "Blackie" Leyva 85 years old passed away on January 9, 2024. Eliseo was born on January 3, 1939 to Clyde and Benita (Gonzalez) Leyva. He graduated from Worland High School in 1958. He married Anita Garcia in 1995. He worked for the State of Colorado with the mentally handicapped, and retired after 17 years. Eliseo was preceded in death by his parents, sister Toni, brothers Clyde Jr. and Daniel. Survivors include his wife Anita, sons John (Ednah) Gillette, Edward Leyva, daughters Lorena... Full story

  • Lois L. Seidel

    Jan 18, 2024

    Lois L. Seidel, 81 passed away on Thursday January 11, 2024. She was born in 1942 in Guthrie Center Iowa. Burial took place on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Memorial service and celebration of life will be on Friday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Thermopolis.... Full story

  • Shirley Runge

    Jan 18, 2024

    Shirley Runge, 93, longtime Worland resident, passed away in Helena, Montana, Jan. 5, 2024. An obituary and memorial service will be forthcoming in the summer.... Full story

  • Alice Lisetta (Schweighart) Beckley

    Jan 18, 2024

    Alice Lisetta (Schweighart) Beckley, 90, passed away Jan. 14, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Alice was born on May 18, 1933, in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Services are pending. A full obituary will follow in next week’s edition of the Northern Wyoming News.... Full story

  • Edgar "Bud" Carlton King

    Jan 11, 2024

    Edgar Carlton King (Bud), 94 years old, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyoming. He had been under Hospice Care there for a couple of weeks. Prior to living there, he was a patient at the Worland Rehabilitation Center for two years. Bud was born in Calgary, Canada on October 1, 1929. His parents were James Edgar King and Blanche Largent of Worland, Wyoming. They divorced when Bud was a toddler. Blanche then married Roy Glenn who helped raise... Full story

  • Leona Joyce Smith

    Jan 11, 2024

    Leona Joyce Smith, 60 passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024 at the Billings Clinic following her battle with pancreatic cancer, with her husband and family by her side. Leona was born in Clarkston, WA on January 29, 1963 to David and Maribel Wilks. Many of her relatives still live in this area. Her family moved to Alaska in 1971. She graduated from Howard Valentine School in Coffman Cove, AK in 1980. She had a daughter Robyn from a previous marriage. While in Alaska, she met and married... Full story

  • Glen William "Bill" Noble

    Jan 11, 2024

    Glen William "Bill" Noble, 92, passed away January 3, 2024 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitaton Center. Bill was born on December 5, 1931 in St. Ignatius, Montana to Charles Rupert and Ida Mae (Benson) Noble. After a short time his family moved to Leadore, Idaho where he lived until graduating from high school. Following graduation he worked a variety of jobs which included ranch work, seismograph, and truck driving. It was during this time he met his future wife in Cody, Wyoming. After... Full story

  • Gary Steven Klispie

    Jan 11, 2024

    Gary Steven Klispie, 68, passed away at his home in Worland, Wyoming on Jan. 6, 2024. A rosary will be held 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following week, 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. A full obituary is pending.... Full story

  • John Darby Palmer

    Jan 11, 2024

    John Darby Palmer, 76, passed away on Jan. 8, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Montana. He was born on June 26, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. Services will be held later this year.... Full story

  • Colleen Joyce Bose

    Jan 4, 2024

    Colleen Joyce Bose, 90, passed away on December 28, 2023 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 13, 1933, in Wilsonville, Nebraska, Colleen was the daughter of Robert "Chub" Peter and Irma Jane (Grotfeld) Dillan. She graduated from Wilsonville High School and pursued her passion for nursing at college in Kearney, Nebraska. It was during this time that she met the love of her life, Kenneth Bose, and they were joined in marriage on June 28, 1953. The couple embarked... Full story

  • Virginia R. Ottinger

    Jan 4, 2024

    Virginia R. Ottinger, Age 85 passed away October 9, 2023 in Billings Montana. She was born July 19, 1938 in Davis City, Iowa to Layton and Doris (Hart) Baker. Virginia attended Davis City Public Schools through 4th Grade until the Family moved to Greybull, Wyoming. She had 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Virginia was well liked and popular in school, involved in various activities including the Art Editor of her Senior Yearbook. Virginia also became the first (and only) Freshman to become the Home Com... Full story

  • Charles Clifford Ferree

    Jan 4, 2024

    Charles "Charlie" Clifford Ferree passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on June 28, 1964. Charlie was a man of many hobbies and trades; we never quite knew what was coming next. The latest being coyote calling, catching walleye with the grandkids, and tying flies. At different times it was building a house, football, wrestling, trapping and the list goes on. The commonality of all this was family and a Labrador by his side. Charlie married Kari Ferree June 27, 1992, and a family was... Full story

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