Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 1510 - 1534 of 1958
Robert Louis Goncalves, 40, of Worland, Wyoming, passed away May 3, 2017 in Billings, Montana. Robert was born January 17, 1977 to Michael and Deborah (Dixon) Goncalves in Merced, California, the second of three boys. As a boy he played baseball and soccer and participated in 4-H FFA and Cub Scouts. He won a spelling bee in 5th Grade. His family moved to a ranch on the Gooseberry Creek in Wyoming in 1990 where his lifelong love affair with horses began. As a boy he rode horses all summer long,... Full story
George Harold Werbelow passed away April 30, 2017 of pneumonia complications from a stroke. He was born in Emblem, Wyoming on August 9, 1930 the sixth of 14 children to Martin and Ella (Blank) Werbelow. He attended Emblem Grade School and was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. Music was a part of his early home life. He taught himself to play the guitar, piano, and harmonica by ear. He joined the Air Force in 1953 and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He trained as an airplane mechanic for C-124 cargo planes, earned his GED, and lear... Full story
Donna Jean Moore, 80, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her residence in Thermopolis, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Born February 13, 1937 in Sturgis, South Dakota, she was the daughter of George and Inez (Anderson) Blake. She graduated from Sturgis High School. She married Jerry Merritt and to this union was born five children. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1967. Mr. Merritt died in 1968 in a car accident. Donna later married Gene Moore and the couple resided in Thermopolis until 1992, at which time they... Full story
Lee A. Davis passed away April 22, 2017 at the Washakie Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 24, 1930 in Ten Sleep, WY. and had a long and wonderful life. He lived his life as an honest man and a man of integrity. Lee grew up in Ten Sleep and never moved from the Big Horn Basin, where he would also raise his family. Lee married Peggy Wilkins May 15, 1952. She blessed him with four beautiful children, Patti, Nancy, Sheri and Chad. His wife Peggy and his four... Full story
A memorial service commemorating the life of Clayton John Fulfer will be held today at 10:30 a.m. at the Bryant Funeral home. Fulfer, 58, died last week at his home south of Worland. He was born in Thermopolis July 26, 1958 to Patricia June White Fulfer and J. C. "Lefty" Fulfer, Jr., the youngest of three children. In the early years of Clay's life, the family lived on ranches in Washakie and Hot Springs counties. After high school in Worland, Clay worked in a variety of areas, including oil... Full story
Memorial services for Linda Kaye Free, 75, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 27, at the Masonic Hall, 521 Arapahoe St, in Thermopolis. Mrs. Free passed away at her residence in East Thermopolis, April 14, 2017. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.... Full story
Helen Laura Tolley of Aurora, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora, Missouri. Cantrell Funeral Home of Aurora, Missouri was in charge of all functions. Online condolences may be shared at www.craftoncantrellfuneralhome.com. Helen leaves behind husband Jim of 70 years, son Allen Tolley of Worland, Wyoming, daughter Charlynne Tolley of Los Angeles, California, also Granddaughters Lisa Tolley of Los Angeles, CA., Laura Tolley of Worland, Wyoming, Dawn Tolley of Idaho, and Richard Tolley of Worland,... Full story
Clayton J. Fulfer, 58, was found deceased in his home on April 19, 2017. Clay was born on July 26, 1958. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. Bryant Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.... Full story
September 4, 1937 – March 3, 2017 Sonya was born in Worland, WY, to Marguerite and Lyle Read. Lyle was a pharmacist and owned a drug store where Marguerite did the bookkeeping. She graduated from Washakie County High School in 1955. College and University years yielded a BA and MA degrees from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. She later earned a PhD in Educational Psychology in 1968 from the University of Denver. Across time, Sonya taught, ranging from high schools to college and universities. The most rewarding position was a...
Emblem resident, James Seaton Kelso III, 100, passed away peacefully at his residence in Emblem on Monday, April 17, 2017. He was born April 7, 1917. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Emblem Gym in Emblem. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atwood Family Funeral Directors.... Full story
Funeral services for Thelma “Dollie” Coffee, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Mortimore Funeral Home in Thermopolis. Mrs. Coffee died April 11, 2017 at Washakie Medical Center in Worland.... Full story
Dana Dayle Gard, age 63, of Greybull, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Saint Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana. She was born Oct. 15, 1953. A carry-in lunch to help celebrate Dana’s life will be at the Elks BPOE Lodge #1431 in Greybull on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from noon – 2 p.m. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Robert James Busch, 75, passed away on April 4, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 29, 1942. Inurnment will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland. Bryant Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Raymond Eugene Sharp, 85, passed away on January 30, 2017. Ray was born Sept. 29, 1931. Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland. Bryant Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Robert James Busch, 75, passed away on April 4, 2017 at his home. He was the second of five children born to Andrew and Henrietta S. (Potts) Busch. Robert dropped out of high school to join the US Navy in March of 1962, serving until March of 1968. He worked most his life as a truck driver, being employed by Geis Trucking, Harry Swing, Dan Brown Trucking among others. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Judy Kay and Mary Paxton. Survivors include a sister, Doris (Gene) Anderson of... Full story
Robert C. Boltz died peacefully at his son's home on April 4, 2017. He wanted to be remembered as an honest man, who tried his hardest to help whomever he could. Bob was born and raised on a family farm in Belfield, ND on July 18, 1930. He was the 14th out of 16 children to German and Irish parents, Nicholas John and Mary Carey Boltz. He jokingly remembers his dad calling him 14! Being a hard worker was instilled upon him at an early age. Bob dropped out of high school, jumped in the back end... Full story
William Richard Bowling passed away on April, 4th 2017, surrounded by his immediate family after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born on June 13th, 1937 in Omaha, NE to Roy J. and Frances K. Bowling. The family later moved to Cody, NE where he lived until graduating high school in 1954. He moved to Thermopolis, WY in 1963, worked for the Arapahoe Ranch and served as a member of the Wyoming National Guards. In Thermopolis he met the love of his life Evelyn Joyce Woody. They were married June... Full story
Memorial service for William (Bill) R. Bowling will be at 11 a.m. Thursday April 13 at the First Presbyterian Church, 511 Carey Ave in Gillette. Mr. Bowling passed away on April 4, 2017. He was born on June 13, 1937. Walker Funeral Home of Gillette is assisting the family with arrangements.... Full story
Sally Bridwell was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Geneva Louise Bridwell died of natural causes at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. Sally was 90 years old and was born in Konawa, Oklahoma November 6, 1926 to James R. and Ruby Duck. During her school years, Sally was active in marching band and later attended East Central College in Ada, Oklahoma. She married the love of her life, Forest Ward Bridwell, on April 13,... Full story
James Franklin Carey, 80-year-old Basin resident passed away on March 31, 2017 at the Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, WY. Jim was born on January 31, 1937 in Chester, PA a son of James Thomas and Elizabeth Cecelia (Cape) Carey, He received his formal education in Chester, then went to work as a journeyman Lineman working alongside his father. Jim served his country in the United States Army for seven years serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Sue Barwick on April 26, 1957 in Phenix Ci... Full story
Linda Beverly Dinkins-Porter-McPike-Raymond, 76, of Casper, passed away March 21, 2017, in Casper. She was born Jan. 28, 1941. A private Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Newcomers of Casper is in charge of arrangements.... Full story
Memorial services for Carol Bower Day, 85, of Riverton, and formerly of Worland, will be at 10 a.m., April 3, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church in Riverton. Day died March 24, 2017, at Silverado Senior Living, Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born Oct. 13, 1931. Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Riverton.... Full story
Patricia Ann Richter passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2017 surrounded by her family. Pat was born on December 27, 1937 in Morrill, Nebraska. Pat resided in Wyoming for most of her life and passed away in Montana. Pat was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Sanger, husband Robert L. Richter, her son Robert and his wife Marie Richter. She is survived by her children Alvin L. and Melina Richter, Kenneth J. and Teri Richter, and Leslie A. Richter, eleven wonderful grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, her sister Shirley... Full story
Lifelong Worland resident Grace Virginia Busch passed away on March 15th, 2017 at the age of 88. Grace was born in Worland on January 13, 1929 to Mayben and Bessie (Reed) Rhodes. Grace attended Durkee and Manderson schools. On March 26th, 1945 she married George H. Busch Jr. at the age of 16. The couple farmed with George Busch Sr. and family until they were able to farm on their own. Grace bore two children, Carol and Gary, and the family of four farmed together, working hard and making many... Full story
Memorial grave side services for Donovan “Don” Sorrick, 68, will be held at noon on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Valley View Cemetery with Pastor Jon Norwood officiating. Military honors will be by the US Navy. Don died March 14, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Cheyenne, Wyoming and cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home. Don was born December 31. 1948 in Torrington, Wyoming the son of Donovan and Edith (McVay) Sorrick Sr. They lived in Guernsey, Wyoming until he was ten years old when the mov... Full story