Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 982 - 1006 of 1948
Henry Freeman Hansen “Hank”, 90-year-old Worland resident died on March 23, 2020 at the Washakie Medical Center. Hank was born July 6, 1929 in Big Horn, Wyoming, one of two sons born to Alexander and Alice Adra (Misner) Hansen. He attended schools in Big Horn and Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1947. After graduation he attended Sheridan college and worked with his father, a building contractor, until being drafted into the United States Army. After discharge, he returned home and to the contracting business. He married Car... Full story
Aurelio Serna, 76, passed away suddenly at his home in Worland on March 16, 2020. Aurelio was born on September 25, 1943 in Media Luna, Aguascalientes, Mexico, the oldest of thirteen children born to Gregorio and Maria Ventura (Esparza) Serna. He received his early education in Mexico, completing the 6th grade before going to work full time. He married Stephanie Serna on November 8, 1962. To this union six children were born. In 1992 the couple moved to Wyoming. He worked various jobs until one... Full story
Alfred Eugene Hillberry passed away at this home in Santa Maria, California March 2, 2020. Alfred was born March 6, 1926 in Worland Wyoming to George W. Hillberry Jr. and Leora Hillberry. He grew up on the family ranch on Gooseberry Creek. He attended Worland schools graduating from Washakie County High School with the class of 1944. Following graduation he enrolled in the U.S. Navy and served two years. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in physical education and taught... Full story
Esther (Trujillo) Miller passed on March 10, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born October 25, 1955 in Worland to Mitchell and Catalina Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her husband George, parents Catalina and Mitchell, three brothers, Manuel, George and Ralph, and sister Jessie. She’s survived by three brothers, Robert (Laura), Tom (Barb), Mike (Kyle); two sisters, Ruth (John) and Lucy; and numerous nephews and nieces. Family services will be held at a later date.... Full story
Don Harold Babbitt, Jr., a life-time Worland resident, passed away peacefully March 10, 2020. Don was born on August 6, 1927 to Don and Josephine Babbitt. During his youth, Don helped with the family business cutting and delivering ice with his dad and later driving truck. Don graduated from Worland High School in 1945 just before enlisting in the US Navy. He served at the end of WWII and was called back for the Korean Conflict where he served on the supply ship, USS Graffias. Upon return to... Full story
Raymond Laverne Tolman passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020, at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Ray “Pickles” was born in Worland, on March 22, 1934. He was later adopted by Chester “Gray” Tolman. Memorial services for Ray will be held on June 21, 2020, in Ten Sleep.... Full story
Clara Evelyn Irons, 82, passed away on March 16, 2020, at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Clara was born in Neptune, New Jersey on April 27, 1937. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private family gathering this summer for Clara and her daughter, Kathleen.... Full story
Alvin Henry Nelson, 83, was born October 18, 1936 in Worland, Wyoming and passed away March 6, 2020 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Alvin graduated from Manderson, Wyoming High School in 1954. On February 27, 1964 married Carolyn Patras. He served in the Wyoming Army National Guard based out of Worland. He ultimately spent most of his working life as a farmer and rancher in the Big Horn Basin. Alvin enjoyed playing sports, particularly basketball and carried the enjoyment over to following the Wyoming... Full story
Memorial services for Everett C. Seaton, 86, will be Friday, March 6, 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Thermopolis. Mr. Seaton passed away February 27, 2020 in Thermopolis, Wyoming.... Full story
Larry Dean Bear, 81-year-old Worland resident and former Buffalo resident passed away in Greybull, Wyoming on February 25, 2020. Larry was born in Hulett, Wyoming on April 20, 1938 to Clarence Lee and Miriam Louise (Bay) Bear. In 1961 he met Rose Sparre in Moorcroft and the couple was married on June 23 that same year in Rapid City, SD. They made their home in Moorcroft until 1965 when they relocated to Casper, Wyoming. They moved to Buffalo, Wyoming in 1970. Larry, along with brothers, Chuck an... Full story
Randall "Randy" James Isbell, a 70-year-old former Worland resident, passed away at St Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana on March 1, 2020. Randy was born in Worland, Wyoming on September 1, 1949, the third of ten children born to Dallas Carl and Irene Loretta (Schaff) Isbell. After graduating from Worland High School in 1967, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving in the Vietnam Conflict. Before he left for tour, he married Mary Lou Smith. There was one son born to this union, Ted (Theodore)... Full story
David Ray Seghetti, 70-year-old Worland resident, passed away March 3, 2020 at the Washakie Medical Center, with his family by his side. Dave was born in Worland on September 30, 1949, to Jack Omaro and Sevilla (Smith) Seghetti. He attended Worland High School, graduating in 1969. In that same year Dave joined the United States Army National Guard. He was honorably discharged from service in 1976. He married Susan Ann Wilson on October 3, 1970, and to this union, Shane and Sherri were born. Dave... Full story
Pamela Lanell Jackson, 52, passed away at her residence on February 22, 2020. Pam was born in Houston, Texas on August 10, 1967 to Bill Gene Jackson and Nellie Mae (Umfress) Jackson. She grew up in Texas, receiving her education in Conroe, graduating in 1986. Following graduation, Pam moved around the southern states, finding her way eventually to Hampton, Virginia. From Hampton, she decided to move west with Worland becoming her new home in 2010. She went to work for Sally's Classic Pizza and b... Full story
Leon Jerry Sisk, 75, passed away February 17, 2020 at his home in Worland. Leon was born on September 12, 1944 in Valley City, North Dakota to Leonard James and Amy Catherine (Gates) Sisk. He attended school in Worland, graduating with the WHS Class of 1963. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. During his service, he carried several fellow soldiers to safety while in combat. Following an honorable discharge, he attended the University of Wyoming where he... Full story
Dena Arlene Hill, 89, passed away at Washakie Medical Center on February 24, 2020. Arlene was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma on November 26, 1930 to Tracy Elbert Peck and Dena Leona (Smith) Peck. She married Johnny Ray Hill on April 18, 1949. Arlene willingly followed Johnny to many places as he worked in the oil fields, from the western states to Missouri and even Indonesia. She had always dreamed of traveling to foreign lands and thus to help that dream along, she named her children with names... Full story
Deidra Michayle Walker-Rowe died at her residence on February 15, 2020. Deidra was born in Worland, Wyoming on September 28, 1986, the only child born to Mel Walker and Kendra (Foland) Brazelton. Even from a young age, Deidra was full of life and love and stood out with her blonde hair and spunky personality. She was known as a hard worker, at 12 she began working with Darr Lea as a dishwasher at the Office Lounge. She would put 110% of herself in every task given. Deidra deeply loved her... Full story
Former Billings resident, Jason A. Haworth, 46, died February 14, 2020 following a vehicle accident. Jason was born on March 16, 1973 in Billings, Montana to Robert Dean and Tillie Marie (Kilwein) Haworth. He graduated from Senior High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Jason was employed by Schlumberger and worked at the Bentonite Plant in Greybull, Wyoming at the time of his death. Jason had a laugh that could light the room. He enjoyed spending time with... Full story
Lifetime Worland resident Lloyd Albert Lungren, Sr. died Feb. 19, 2020 in Billings, MT following surgery. His wife and children were at his side. Lloyd was born March 18, 1925 on the L.E. Laird farm in Worland. He received his name when a gentleman named Lloyd Albert Buchanan drew the "shortest straw" and the honor of naming the new baby. His parents Adam and Elizabeth (Deines) Lungren came to America as Germans from the Volga area in Russia. He was the sixth of their ten children. He attended... Full story
Larry Dean Bear, 81-year-old Worland resident, passed away suddenly in Greybull, Wyoming on February 25, 2020. Larry was born in Hulett, Wyoming on April 20, 1938. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Crosspoint Baptist Church – Big Horn Campus, 1101 Big Horn Avenue in Worland. (Formerly First Baptist Church) Burial will follow at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.... Full story
Robert William “Bob” Mills, 79, of Thermopolis, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, from complications of several surgeries. Mr. Mills was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming on April 24, 1940. In accordance with Bob’s wishes, no funeral services will be held, with burial of cremains sometime in the spring of 2020, at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis.... Full story
Deidra Michayle Walker Rowe, 33, passed away on Feb. 15, 2020, at her home in Casper. Deidra was born in Worland, Wyoming, on Sept. 28, 1986 to Melvin Lee Walker and Kendra Gayle (Foland) Brazelton. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 500 Sagebrush Drive.... Full story
Leon Jerry Sisk, 75, passed away at his home on Feb. 17, 2020. Leon was born in Valley City, North Dakota on Sept. 12, 1944, to Leonard James and Amy Catherine (Gates) Sisk. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Worland.... Full story
Jason Allen Haworth, 46, passed away from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on February 14, 2020. Jason was born in Billings, Montana on March 16, 1973. Cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life in Billings at a later date.... Full story
Steven Lowell Bose, 65, went to be with Jesus on February 14, 2020 at his home in Ten Sleep. Steve was born in Cambridge, Nebraska on December 4, 1954 to Kenneth Lowell and Colleen Joyce (Dillan) Bose. He moved to Ten Sleep in 1970 and graduated from Ten Sleep High School in 1973. He moved around a little, but always came home to Ten Sleep. Steve's great loves were guns, family and later in life, his church. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father... Full story
A memorial service for Forrest L. "Buzz" Skretteberg will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:30 am, at All Angels Episcopal Church in Spearfish, SD. Buzz passed away at his home on February 6, 2020. He was born November 6, 1935 in Deadwood, SD to Lloyd and Asther Skretteberg. Buzz attended NCHS in Casper, WY his first two years of high school: then his family moved to Lakewood, CO where he graduated. After his graduation, they moved back to Casper where he enrolled in Casper College. He... Full story