Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 831 - 855 of 1958
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
Antone Lee “Tony” Selzer Jr., 66-year-old Basin resident passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana, on Nov. 21, 2020. Tony was born on March 29, 1954 in Prosser, Washington. Memorial services are pending.... 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. Funeral services are pending.... Full story
Chris Richard, 45, passed away on November 18, 2020. Chris was born on October 16, 1975, and was a lifelong resident of Worland. Chris had a passion for nature and enjoyed the outdoors. He found beauty everywhere in nature, had a connection with it, and was able to capture beautiful moments through photography. He was a talented photographer and shared the beauty of simple things. Chris loved animals and found great joy in exploring the Wyoming plains with his black Lab Sir Arthur. Chris had a... Full story
Alfred “Al” Vallee, 87, passed away November 14, 2020 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. A private Mass will be held and services will be in the spring.... Full story
Virgillia “Della” Brannon, 87, passed away November 13, 2020 at the Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness. No services are planned at this time.... Full story
Wanda J. Crumpler, 88, passed away November 14, 2020 at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Memorial services will be in Walnut Springs, Texas.... Full story
Services for Ronald Dean Denniston Sr. of Worland will be at 11 a.m. this Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on U.S. 20 between Basin and Greybull. Ronald died Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Fort Collins, Colorado, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Denver, Colorado, on June 26, 1953.... Full story
BILLINGS, Montana - Darleen Smith, of Billings, passed away too soon on Nov. 12, 2020, after more than two weeks battling COVID-19. Born in Sheridan, Wyoming, on Aug. 17, 1933, she married the love of her life, Walter Smith, in 1953, and they started a family together, resulting in three children: Kim, Kristi and Kelly. She lived in Worland, Wyoming, for many years until Walt died in 1983. Darleen worked as Deputy County Assessor in Worland until retiring in 1988. After the passing of her... Full story
Jerry Alexander, 70, a lifelong resident of Worland passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 doing what he loved to do. Jerry loved being raised here in Worland and was very active in gymnastics, track and cross country. Jerry was also extremely helpful in running the Chief Service Center as well as their family's bulk fuel distribution company. Jerry owned multiple service stations in town at one point. He graduated with the Worland class of 1968. Jerry was extremely generous with donations to... Full story
Mary Jean Scollard, 89, passed away in Casper, November 2, 2020. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Riverside Cemetery in Thermopolis.... Full story
Margie Sue Crumrine, 57, passed away at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, Nov. 4, 2020. Services are pending.... Full story
Graveside burial services for Gary J. Stanhope, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis. Mr. Stanhope passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 in Thermopolis.... Full story
Alvin Conrad Hanneman, 80, of Casper, WY passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2020. Alvin was born October 6, 1940 in Worland, Wyoming to Conrad and Alice (Lass) Hanneman. On June 26, 1960 he married the love of his life, Joan (Keller). They raised three wonderful children, AC, Mike and Kristi. Alvin raised his family on the farm and was a natural farmer from childhood. He held many other jobs but none were as dear to his heart as farming. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, hunting,... Full story
Bernard Hugh Salzman, "Nard", passed away in his home on October 19, 2020 after suffering a long battle with renal failure. Bernard was born April 23, 1953 to Joseph and Mildred (Glenn) Salzman. He attended the brand-new West Side Elementary, Catholic School, Worland Middle School and High School. Bernard was an altar boy, an Eagle Scout, and an exceptional athlete. He was raised in a very strict household so when Bernard got out of school, he lived on the wild side. He definitely used more... Full story
Sharon Noble Hopkinson, 73, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Washakie Medical Center. Sharon was born on June 18, 1947 in Oakland, California to Merwin L. and Maude Naomi (Goodman) Noble. Her family eventually moved to Pasadena, California in 1959 where she spent the majority of her childhood years. She married H. Richard Hopkinson on April 3, 1969 in the Los Angeles Temple. They spent their first married years in California where she taught school while her husband was in Vietnam.... Full story