Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 807 - 831 of 1958
Shirley Margaret (Bower) Goodrich passed from this earth on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Douglas Care Center in Douglas Wyoming. She would have turned 94 on January 10, 2021. She was born Monday, January 10, 1927 to Rollin James and Beulah Dorothy (Albert) Bower in Worland, Wyoming. She spent her young life on her father's farm in Worland along with brothers Warren and Dennis. She was surrounded by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She graduated from Worland High School. Upon high school... Full story
Melvin L. Slack, 90, passed away Thursday, December 24, at his home in Thermopolis. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 31, at 10 a.m. at Federated Community Church Hall.... Full story
Roxie Ann Crabtree, 66, passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020, in Billings, Montana. She was born Roxie Ann Davis to Edwin and Betty Davis on September 22, 1954, in Alliance, Nebraska. She was the third child of four to that union, brothers Lee, Rick, Roxie and sister Becky in order. Roxie attended elementary school in Alliance and graduated from Deer Lodge, Mt. High School where she lived with her father after he and Betty divorced. Roxie returned to Alliance, Nebraska, where she worked... Full story
Donna Jean (Pickett) Swing, 92, died December 21, 2020 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Donna was born August 11, 1928, in Worland, WY, the youngest of two children, to Harold Allen and Esther Elizabeth (Johnston) Pickett. The family farmed near Worland. She attended Durkee and Worland schools graduating from Worland High School in 1946. Music was a big part of her family life because of her mother, Esther. Donna was an accomplished pianist. She loved to dance and read. She was... Full story
Mary Evelyn Bower passed away in Worland on December 23, 2020 with her son Brian at her side. Mary Evelyn was born in Spokane, WA on May 6, 1936 to Thomas and Lois Elaine (Coulter) Turnbull. Her family later lived in Amarillo, TX before moving to Worland when she was about 7 years old where her father became a partner with her grandfather, Frank Coulter, in the Farmers Lumber Company. Mary Evelyn attended school in Worland, and she graduated from high school in 1954. While attending high school... Full story
John A. Worrall died on December 25, 2020 at Washakie Medical Center from complications of COVID-19. John was born in Ft. Collins, Colorado on January 7 1926 to Tresa Strelow Worrall and A.I. "Ike" Worrall. His parents moved to Cody, Wyoming with John and his sister, Athlyn "Addie" when he was two. He grew up in Cody where Tresa ran the first hospital for many years. John was able to hunt and fish while he grew up and played sports for Cody High School until he graduated in 1944. He made many... Full story
Ernie Joseph Hernandez, 71, passed away at Washakie Medical Center on December 15, 2020. Ernie was born on October 13, 1949 in Worland, WY, the 1st child born to Lupe and Margaret Celia (Rodriguez) Hernandez. He grew up in Worland and married the love of his life, Jennie (Torres) in 1968. As a young man Ernie worked at The Hampton Ranch until he began working for Holly Sugar Company. After Holly Sugar Company he worked at Halliburton and then was employed by Crown Cork and Seal. His last job... Full story
Linda Arlene (Nelson) Schneider, 77, passed away at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on December 17, 2020. Linda was born on August 6, 1943 in Worland, WY, the 5th child born to Julius and Stella (Pense) Nelson. She grew up throughout Wyoming, attending school in Worland, Manderson, Greybull and Cody. She graduated from Cody High School in 1961. Two years later, on February 26, 1963, she married Richard Schneider in Worland. The couple moved to Illinois where they lived for 12... Full story
Garlin Dee Bradshaw, 92, went to be with his Savior on December 18, 2020. He was living at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation center. Dee was born August 16, 1928 in a log house near Urbana, Missouri. He was the first born to Avis Earlin and Delpha Mae (Huckaby) Bradshaw. His passion for fishing began at a young age. His grandpa would take him almost every summer morning. Sunday was for church and where he came to know Christ as his Savior. Walking the two miles to the little Baptist church... Full story
On December 18, 2020 Daisy Elizabeth Crawford was given the greatest Christmas gift of all, being welcomed home by her Lord and Savior. She is singing Hallelujah and praising God along with her husband. Daisy was born in Monticello, Illinois on May 5, 1930. Soon after her family moved to Baskin, Louisiana where she grew up and became a feisty southern lady. At 17 Daisy met her husband, Sid Crawford while working at a small hospital. Two years later they moved to Oklahoma ultimately residing in... Full story
Sharon Sue Burton, "Byrd, Burt or PE," 67 of Worland, WY. Was embraced by her Lord on December 16, 2020 at the Washakie Medical Center. She fought a courageous battle with COVID-19. Sharon was born on January 14, 1953 to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dottie (Tate) Burton. She attended College Hill Elementary, Schwab Jr. High and Aiken High School in Cincinnati, Ohio graduating in 1971. She attended Ohio State University and received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Health, Physical... Full story
Clinton H. Wessel, 84, a Vietnam veteran, passed away on Dec. 17, 2020. He was born on Dec. 9, 1936, in Worland, Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Wessel, two daughters, two stepdaughters, six grandchildren and four-great-grandchildren. Services will be planned next summer with family.... Full story
Rose Emma Watkins, 82, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence in Hot Springs County after a bout w/cancer. Graveside services will be held in Meeker, Colorado at the Highlands Cemetery, Monday, January 4, 2021, 2:00 PM.... Full story
Huella Francis (Griffith) Darling of Thermopolis, WY, passed from this life on Dec. 2 at the Hot Springs Health, surrounded by family members. She was 97. Huella Darling was a teacher, a life-long learner, nature lover, world traveler, informed visionary, relationship builder, and lover of ice cream, who hailed from the Show-Me state of Missouri. She was also a wife, mother, grandmother, and active great-grandmother. Huella was born on a farm in northern Missouri on July 16, 1923, to Richard... Full story
George David Ribble, husband and father, passed away Dec. 7, 2020, surrounded by his family. George was born Dec. 23, 1939, to George Joshua and Rose (Bosch) Ribble in Worland on the family farm where he grew up and graduated from Worland High School. Family was important to George; he married Judy Stefanowich on Dec. 28, 1963. In marriage, he was a devoted son-in-law. Together Judy and George, and Ruth and Joe Stefanowich, traveled the United States. After George graduated from the University of Wyoming, the young couple moved to Sheridan,... Full story
Mary Alice Hinkel, long-time resident of Worland, Wyoming, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday, December 12, in Billings, Montana. Mary Alice was born in Juda, Wisconsin, on October 11, 1925. She attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, graduating in 1947 with a degree in home economics and a minor in chemistry. She worked for two years as a Wisconsin home extension agent, meeting her future husband Everett while she was judging at the Richland County Fair. They were married on April... Full story
Edward Lee Fernandez, age 71, passed away in Billings, Montana on Thursday, December 10, 2020 with his loving girlfriend and her daughter by his side. Ed was born on December 23, 1948 in Basin, Wyoming to Richard and Viola (Ortez) Fernandez. He was the youngest of 12 children and was raised in the Big Horn Basin. Ed was a private person but was known for his humor and being a hard worker his entire life. Living in Billings, Montana since 1975, Ed worked numerous jobs and lived life his own way. Ed was preceded in death by his parents Richard... Full story
Bernice Joann Smith passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2020, at her home, Waldron Place in Hutchinson, Kansas, just two weeks short of her 94th birthday. She was a hard-working, resilient and generous person who lived by the principles of her Christian faith. She cherished her family, took pride in her home, and used her dry wit to bring laughter into any conversation. In a career lasting 60 years, she worked as a nurse in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes in Kansas and Wyoming. Bernice was... Full story
Retired Wyoming State Trooper David Brian Gluyas, age 63, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Naples, Florida following heart by-pass surgery. He was born in Miles City. Dave retired after 25 years serving Wyoming Highway Patrol in Jackson, Lovell, and Worland. Dave is survived by his wife, Carie. He treasured his fellow Troopers of Wyoming Highway Patrol, Sheriff Departments, and local law enforcement. Due to coronavirus restrictions, funeral arrangements are pending. Guestbook and obituary are... Full story
Rachel Gloria Lemos, 81, a resident of Worland, Wyoming passed on December 9th, 2020 in Gillette, WY. Rachel was born on April 8, 1939 in Trinidad, CO to Jesse and Stephanie (Duran) Summall. She grew up in Denver, CO. Rachel married Glenn Julian Freyta in Denver, CO. With this union there were three children. The couple later divorced after which she moved to Ogden, UT. While there she re-married Jose Manuel Lemos and in doing so gained an additional great family. In 2006 after the passing of... Full story
Isaac "Ike" Leyva, 84, a lifelong resident of Worland, Wyoming passed away December 8, 2020 at the Worland Healthcare Center. Ike was born in Worland, Wyoming to Andrew and Julia Leyva on December 4, 1936. Ike grew up the oldest of nine children and all of his schooling took place here in Worland. After school he went to work for Holly Sugar and he continued his employment there until about 64 years of age. During that same time he worked part-time for Walt Smith Masonry. Ike was married in... Full story
Kay Renee (Woodhams) Scheuerman went to her eternal heavenly home to be with Jesus on December 10, 2020 in Billings, MT. Kay was born in Worland, WY to Bill and Fern Woodhams on March 22, 1945. Kay was the second daughter of three girls in the family. Kay graduated from Worland High School in 1963 and went on to attend one year of college at the Seattle Pacific College in Seattle, Washington, majoring in medical technology. Kay married Dan Scheuerman on December 27, 1964. They were two weeks... Full story
Huella Frances Griffith Darling, 97, passed away at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital on December 2, 2020. Huella was born on July 16, 1923. Memorial services are pending.... Full story
A young man, Hyster Allen Thrush, 25, who enjoyed life and wanted everyone around him to do the same, passed away Dec. 2, 2020, in Worland. Hyster was born to Jakob Thrush and Danna Wilson June 18, 1995 in Denver. Father and son moved to Worland in 2000, and Hyster graduated from Washakie County School District No. 1 in Worland in the spring of 2013. Hyster's zest for and enjoyment of life became apparent at an early age. Despite his Dad's admonitions to never approach or talk to "strangers"... Full story
Ann Katherine Melton, 92, passed away in the early morning hours of December 6, 2020 at Worland Healthcare and Rehab. Ann was born on Oct. 8, 1928 in San Francisco, CA, to Benjamin and Mabel Hoover. Ann moved to Worland, Wyoming in 1999. She enjoyed her faith, family, food, and her kitty George. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, sons Tim and Shannon Mitchell and daughter Mary Howard. Those left behind and cherishing her memory include her sister Jean Philpps of Oak Harbor, WA and... Full story