Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 806 - 830 of 1948
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
Martha Sue Carey, 78, passed away at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana on November 26, 2020. Sue was born on May 16, 1942 in Middleton, Tennessee. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Ten Sleep Cemetery with Allen Firnekas officiating.... Full story
Warren Ujifusa, 99-year-old Worland resident passed away on November 29, 2020. He was born on March 9, 1921 in Greybull, Wyoming. He was the second of seven children born to Manpei “Mike” and Toyono (Inui) Ujifusa. The family moved to Worland just before he turned two. Warren graduated from Washakie County High School in 1939. He married Toshie Shibata on March 21, 1948. Warren was a quiet man who sat back and took in his surroundings. He worked at farming but lived for fishing. If something needed fixed on the farm, he just got it done. He... Full story
John Justin Mazet, 91-year-old former Worland resident, passed away in Springfield, Oregon on November 22, 2020. John was born on July 22, 1929 in Worland, WY to August Justin and Jeanne Francoise (Disdier) Mazet. John worked for Holly Sugar, retiring after 45 years of dedicated service. John lived in Worland until 2018 when he moved to be closer to family. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. Many people in Worland were the blessed recipients of the bounty of his garden, whether that... Full story
Patricia Joan Schaeffer went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2020. She was born in Billings, Montana on March 26, 1939 to Margaret and Norman Wilson. In July of 1957, she married Harold F. Schaeffer, the love of her life. Pat and Harold were married for 59 years and they had three children together. She took great pride in raising her family. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She loved hosting all the family dinners and cooking amazing meals. Pat and Harold also enjoyed... Full story
Roxanne Martinez, 48, lost her courageous battle with cancer on November 28, 2020 at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Roxanne was born in Worland on March 6, 1972, the second of three children born to Ernie Joseph and Genevieve "Jennie" (Torres) Hernandez. She grew up in Worland, graduating from Worland High School in 1990. She handed her newly gained diploma to her dad and said, "Here's your diploma". In her spunky way, she acknowledged her parent's push for her to complete this step in... Full story
World War II Veteran Robert K. Hensman, 95, went to be with his Savior on November 21, 2020. He was living at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Robert was born June 14, 1925 in Wallace, Nebraska, the oldest of two sons born to John W. Hensman Jr. and Marion (Ames) Hensman. Bob attended elementary school in Cheyenne, Wyoming and graduated from high school in Red Cloud, Nebraska, class of 1942. He was a member of the football team, baseball team and choir. He attended one semester... Full story
Julia Rose Boyko, 89, a lifelong resident of Worland, Wyoming passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020, in Billings, Montana. Julia was born on December 27, 1930 in Sheridan, Wyoming to James and Francis (Kosine) Louie. Julia was one of seven children and grew up and attended school in Sheridan. Julia married Joe Boyko on November 29, 1947 and they moved to Worland in February of 1957. From 1963, after raising her children to a more independent age she started a small domestic business... Full story
Wayne Allen Michel, 70, of Worland, Wyoming passed away November 28, 2020 at Washakie Medical Center. Wayne was born April 24, 1950 to Henry and Esther Michel. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harvey. Wayne is survived by his sons Joshua and Jacob; his sisters, Dolores N. (Bill) Micheal and Beverly A. (Gary) Hergert; and assorted nieces and nephews. Cremation and a small family service has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Veile Mortuary.... Full story
Robert Kent Hensman, 95, passed away at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation on Nov. 21, 2020. Bob was born on June 14, 1925, in Wallace, Nebraska. Memorial services are pending.... Full story