Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 26 - 50 of 1969
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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;... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
Doris Elaine Pitz, 90, passed away September 24, 2024 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Doris was born on November 17, 1933 in Mansfield, South Dakota on November 17, 1933. She attended Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota, graduating in 1951. Doris married Merle Duane Pitz November 10, 1952. The couple spent the next three and one-half years following Merle along the east coast while he served in the US Navy. The next part of their journey took them to back to Mina... Full story
Randy Schenk, of Pasadena, California, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2024. Services will be held at 12:00 noon on November 9, 2024, at Saint Rita Catholic Church, 318 N. Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Family and friends are invited to the church service and to the Schenk/Yates home following the church service for refreshments and sharing remembrances. Randy’s life was not easy, but his faith, love of family, and many talents sustained him through 85 years. He graduated with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Unive... Full story
Larry Hunter McGarvin was born on May 29, 1935, in Worland. Larry passed away on June 9, 2024, in St. George, Utah. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Oct. 11, 2024, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie.... Full story
Marcia Maud Lowry, 71 of Crowheart Wyoming passed away on September 16th at the Huntsman Cancer center in Salt Lake City, Utah after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Marcia was born September 2nd, 1953, in Worland Wyoming to Jack and Eunice Lowry. Following High School Marcia married and had two sons John and Jeff Bates. Marcia worked as the secretary at the Worland Middle School known to the students as Mrs. Burns Following her years at the school Marcia moved to Rapid City SD working with the... Full story
Karen Elizabeth Bresach went home to be with her Jesus in the evening hours of Sunday September 22, 2024 after a hard fought battle with ALS. She passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her beloved husband, her children and a couple members of her chosen family. On April 20, 1945, Karen was born in Hicksville, Ohio to her parents James and Alice Nance. As a young adult, she proudly served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. At 27, she married Charles Scheidell and his two... Full story
Gary Lynn Young, 78, passed away on Sept. 21, 2024, at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. He was born on July 12, 1946, in Frederick Town, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the Eagles Auxiliary Club.... Full story
Jared Theodore Ray Gottula passed away on Monday Sept. 9, 2024 in Thermopolis, Wy. He was born in Thermopolis on March 31, 1983 to Ron and Nancy (Richardson) Gottula. Jared was a loving husband and a loving father. He loved spending time with his family and wouldn't miss the opportunity to show them how much he cared for them. Jared was passionate about hunting and fishing, he enjoyed sharing these hobbies with his kids and friends. He was always kind and would give someone the shirt off of his... Full story
Life-long Wyoming resident, Don Day was called home on September 10, 2024, with his wife by his side. Don was born on October 15, 1946, in Torrington, Wyoming. His parents, Edna (Lind) and Ernest H. (Casey) Day raised him and his sister, Deanna in Alcova, Wyoming. As a child, Don began hunting with his father, continuing to become an avid hunter and fisherman through the majority of his life. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as part of the 4th Infantry Division. When... Full story
Samuel (Sam) Dennis Piel, 76, passed away at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper on September 9, 2024. Sam was born on December 1, 1947 in Worland to Samuel and Leah Katherine (Schneider) Piel. He grew up with 18 Volga German aunts and uncles and numerous cousins nearby. At Worland High School he was senior class president, played football and drove school bus before graduating in 1966. He also met the love of his life, Margaret Jean Scott, in a drag race on main street. The couple both... Full story
Dwaine "Dave" Hillberry, 88, passed away peacefully on September 11th, at his home in Craig, Colorado surrounded by family. He was the third of four children, born June 23rd, 1936, to George and Leora (Haynes) Hillberry in Thermopolis, WY. Dave was raised at the family ranch near Gooseberry Creek where his summers were spent living in a sheep wagon on the mountain tending sheep. During the school year he commuted to Worland, Wyoming until his father's passing in 1949, when his mother moved the f... Full story