Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 31 - 55 of 1958
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
Funeral services for Becky Lynn Mortimore, 59, were held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Burial followed at Monument Hill Cemetery.... Full story
Samuel Dennis Piel, 76, passed away on Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was born on Dec. 1, 1947 in Worland. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Sept. 16, at the United Methodist Church in Worland.... Full story
Tula Marie Gonsalez, a cherished member of the Powell community, peacefully passed away on August 28, 2024, in Worland, Wyoming, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 16, 1937 to Praxedias and Joaquina (Duarte) Juarez, in the vibrant town of Cerritos, Mexico, Tula's family relocated to Powell, Wyoming, in 1957. It was here that she blossomed into the heart of her family. She met Frank Gonsalez during high school, and their connection was instant. After a whirlwind courtship, they... Full story
Berta was born in Ciudad Chihuahua, Mexico and was very proud of her country and heritage. In 1952 she migrated to the United States, being sponsored by her brother Arturo Benitez, to live and work in Los Angeles. As a legal immigrant she carried a green card for over 50 years, and proudly became a US Citizen 15 years ago. While in LA, she met the love of her life, Philip Mills. Their love, and later marriage, spanned 63 years, until his death February 25th, 2024. Throughout those years they... Full story
Debra D. Caillouette, 73, died Aug. 16 at her residence in Thermopolis. Services are planned for spring 2025.... Full story
Duane W. Watkins, 89, passed away at his home in Hot Springs County Aug. 27, 2024. Graveside services will be Sept. 11 at Highlands Cemetery in Meeker, Colorado.... Full story
Captain Richard “Rich” Strickler (USN, Retired) passed away on August 14, 2024 at the age of 76 in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on May 22, 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska, Rich grew up in Worland, Wyoming, graduating from Worland High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wyoming, Laramie. Designated as a Naval Aviator in 1972, Rich dedicated 30 years of service in the United States Navy. His accomplishments include serving as the Commanding Officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Fifteen (HS-15), Executive Officer of th... Full story
Johnny Lee Kiser SR. 72, Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren in Worland, Wyoming on August 22, 2024. John was born on March 30, 1952 in Wheatland, Wyoming to John and Irene (Lipps) Kiser. His family relocated to Worland for a short time in 1954. They moved to Oregon and stayed till 1959, finally settling in Worland. John graduated from Worland High School. He was an avid baseball player and was involved with FFA. John Married Jane Davies in August of 1977... Full story
Jacque Novakovich, 85, passed away Aug. 16, 2024 at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Memorial services will be Aug. 31, 2 p.m. at Mortimore Funeral Home Chapel in Thermopolis.... Full story
Connie Ann Loos, 63, passed away Aug. 23, 2024, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. A Celebration of her Life will be Aug. 31, 1 p.m. at Shorty’s Bar in Thermopolis.... Full story
William Hayward Batts, age 68, passed away at his home in Hyattville, Wyoming, on August 12, 2024. He was born January 12, 1956, to Leathy and Raymond Batts in Fort Myers, Florida. Growing up he was always outside shooting his BB gun or fishing. Hayward met his wife, Joann when he was 19 and she was 15. Hayward and Joann wed November 4, 1977, and had been together ever since. Hayward, Joann and their daughter Diana lived in Florida until 2000. He had worked for Sprint Telephone since it he was... Full story
Donald R. Amend, Jr. died at home in Powell, Wyoming, Aug. 16, 2024. Don was born April 24, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Donald R. Amend, Sr. and Mary Louise Dyson Amend, the first of six siblings. The family lived in New Orleans, Louisiana where Don, Sr. was stationed with the Navy until after World War II, then briefly in Ogden, Utah before moving to Laramie, Wyoming, where Don. Jr. developed his earliest memories. Following his father's graduation from the University of Wyoming the family... Full story
David Carl Melin, born on Sept. 5, 1939, in Livingston, Montana, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at the United Methodist Church.... Full story
Maria Socorro Lungren, 76, lovingly known as "Socorro", passed away unexpectedly at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyoming, on August 14, 2024, with her devoted husband by her side. Born on April 28, 1948, in La Laguna, Chihuahua, Mexico, Socorro was the beloved daughter of Ramón Mendoza and Elvira Gonzalez. She grew up surrounded by the beauty of her homeland and a deep sense of family. Socorro moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1970, seeking new opportunities. However, her love for... Full story
Frances Catherine Pimentel, 72, of San Antonio, Texas a first generation American passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She was the youngest of 21 children born on January 26, 1952, in Worland, Wyoming to Antonio Cuara and Apolonia Domingez Cuellar Pimentel. Frances was a proud mother to Miranda Michelle Poff (Brent) and Mia Catherine Long (Evan) and even prouder grandmother to 4 grandchildren – Philip Scott, Michael Allen, Anthony Paul, and Clara Evangeline Poff. She was a beloved s... Full story
Nancy Lee Drafton was born on December 30 1936 in Allen County, Kansas and passed away on May 22, 2024 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, Wyoming. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene; son, Rick and grandson, RJ. She is survived by her son, Rob (Sue); daughter, Gina (Rusty); daughter-in-law, Carol, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and enjoyed family get togethers. A graveside service will be held on August 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Ten Sleep... Full story