Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Dorothy Joan (Weintz) Reilly passed away on Oct 23, 2021 at her ranch in Van Tassell, Wyoming. Jo was born June 4, 1935 in Worland Wyoming. She attended grade school in Hyattville, graduating from Manderson High School in 1953. Growing up, Jo’s family raised Hereford cattle and Thoroughbred horses on the ranch, on Paintrock Creek. Jo’s dad was a stock contractor for many rodeos in Wyoming and surrounding states. For the rodeos they had brahma cattle and bucking horses that were trailed to the rodeos. Jo started trick riding at her Dad’s rodeo... Full story
Marjorie "Marge" Grace Barnett of Worland, Wyoming passed away in peace on December 5, 2021 in Greeley, Colorado. Marge was born December 30, 1957 to George Henry Orvalla and Grace Bernadine (Felstet) Orvalla in Superior, MT. Marge's childhood was spent with her many siblings in northern California before she made her way to Wyoming. The entirety of her adult life revolved around agriculture across northern Wyoming, from Gillette to the Big Horn Basin. Marge's keen mind and down-to-earth nature... Full story
George Anthony Cloudy Sr., 87, recently of Phoenix, AZ passed away at home December 7, 2021. George was born July 22, 1934 in Ketchikan, Alaska; the youngest of 4 children to Charles Lester Cloudy Sr. and Doris Evelyn Wells Cloudy. Growing up in Alaska when it was a US Territory, He spent time in his Grandma Hunt's Book store, learned to play the piano from his Aunt Amy and learned to climb a tree to escape a bear. He was also an accomplished fisherman, taking second place in the Boy Scout's... Full story
It is with deep sorrow we mourn the passing of our beloved Josephine Dorothy Garretson. Josephine passed on November 25, 2021 at the age of 93 at the Billings Clinic in Montana. Josephine was born in Sheridan, Wyoming July 23, 1928, the only daughter born to Dominck and Jennie (Gricoli) Montagne. She grew up watching baseball with her brothers and fell in love with the sport. She never missed a New York Yankee game. At a young age, she met her husband, Lee Garretson, in Clearmont, Wyoming. The... Full story
DDean Keith Rasmussen passed away December 15, 2021 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming. He was born March 4, 1959 at Hot Springs, South Dakota, the second son of David L. and Verda M. Rasmussen, Newcastle, Wyoming residents. The family moved to Worland in 1965 when he was six years old. He grew up in Worland, attending Worland schools, graduating from Worland High School in 1977. While in high school, he worked for Jon’s IGA and Max Lowe on his ranches in both Montana and W... Full story
Deanna Jeanne Blincow, 77, passed away at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation Center on Monday, December 6, 2021. Deanna was born in Worland, Wyoming to Thomas and Mayme (Breeden) Bader on June 23, 1944. Her childhood years were spent in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, graduating high school in 1962. Deanna met the love of her life, Gary Blincow and got married on Sep 7, 1963 in Worland, Wyoming. To this union they were blessed with two girls, Camille and Kim. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and... Full story
J. Connor Roussel was born in Bryan, TX to Drs. Allen Roussel and Patricia Holland. Connor attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Public Relations. He proudly and honorably followed in his maternal grandfather's footsteps, serving in the United States Marine Corp from 2009 - 2014 as a CBRN (chemical, biological, radiation, and nuclear) specialist. He was employed as an Area Manager at Amazon in San Marcos. The most important event of... Full story
Tori Lynn Rollins lost her courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family on the 29th of November at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in Colorado sixteen months after being diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma Cancer. Tori was 23 years old; born on July 10th, 1998 at Hot Springs County hospital to parents Justin and Elaine Rollins. The Rollins family lived in Thermopolis briefly before moving to Manderson Wyoming in 2000 where she grew up and went to school. Through hunting, fishing,...
It is with deep sorrow we mourn the passing of our beloved Josephine Dorothy Garretson. Josephine passed on November 25, 2021 at the age of 93 at the Billings Clinic in Montana. Josephine was born in Sheridan, Wyoming July 23, 1928, the only daughter born to Dominck and Jennie (Gricoli) Montagne. She grew up watching baseball with her brothers and fell in love with the sport. She never missed a New York Yankee game. At a young age, she met her husband, Lee Garretson, in Clearmont, Wyoming. The... Full story
Santana "Sandy" Rodriguez Arellano, 82, of Worland passed away November 27, 2021. Sandy was born July 26, 1939 in Morelos, Coahuila Mexico to Domingo Davila and Damiana Rodriguez Arellano. He grew up in Eagle Pass, TX. Sandy came to Wyoming with both his parents in the year of 1951. They all worked in the agriculture fields of Wyoming. Sandy later worked with Cooks Sales and Service, Worland Ford, Holly Sugar and retired from the City of Worland which he worked for 30 years. Sandy met his wife... Full story
Harold B. Fabricius passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He was born to Jacob and Christine (Kramer) Fabricius in Fort Collins, Colorado on August 13, 1927. Harold joined the US Navy in 1945 and was discharged after recuperating from a serious accident which necessitated amputation of his leg. He later moved to Worland to work for the USGS. He met and married Irene Hilda Hergert of Worland. Harold enjoyed fishing & gardening. Both of these pastimes are still enjoyed by his children and grandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by his... Full story
Janice Marie "Jan" (Pennock) Martinson, 69, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday November 14, 2021 at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. Born November 27, 1951 in Cody, Wyoming, Jan was the daughter of the late Russell Clair and Marjorie Lucille (Pitzer) Pennock. In 1971, Jan was united in marriage to Alan Martinson and to this union two children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan; one sister, Jeri Parker; one brother,... Full story
Victoria Villarreal Sanchez, formerly of Worland passed away in Yakima, Wa on November 25, 2021. Please visit www.ValleyHillsfh.com to view full obituary and share a memory or condolence with her family.... Full story
Memorial services for Daniel “Dan” Herdt, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 at Community Federated Church in Thermopolis. Mr. Herdt died Nov. 23, 2021, at his home in Thermopolis.... Full story
Shelly Danean Nitchman passed away on November 17, 2021, at the age of 53, at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland with her husband by her side. Shelly was born May 26, 1968 in Vancouver, Washington to George John and Ethel Darlene (Dedmore) Nitchman. She grew up in Billings, Montana then moved to Camas, Washington where she graduated high school in 1986. After graduation, the family moved to Worland, Wyoming. Worland is where she met the love of her life, Myron, and they had two children,... Full story
Lenora Marie Walker, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Worland on November 15, 2021. Lenora was born on August 15, 1927 in Maysville, Oklahoma. She was the second child and oldest daughter born to Lee Roy and Johnnie Belle (Caton) Smith. She joined big brother, Eugene at this time; Naomi, John, Shirley, Bill, and Franklin would come along later. Lenora grew up and received her education in Maysville. She married Perry Gregory Walker on August 6, 1947. The coupled moved to Wyoming where P... Full story
William (Bill) Bolt, 73, went to be with his Savior on November 9, 2021 in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. Bill was born October 3, 1948 to George and Johanna Bolt in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Known for his booming voice, demanding presence, and "work is life" ethic. He collected all kinds of friends, family, and connections throughout his life, giving nicknames out along the way. Bill's life took him many places; from Southwest Michigan to Ten Sleep, Wyoming then onto Ennis, Montana and most recently... Full story
Jerilyn Rae Leithead Wickard (Gigi) passed away on November 8, 2021, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was the first born to Jed and Mary Margaret (Brubaker) Leithead on September 15, 1962, in Worland, Wyoming. She was raised on the family ranch on the Lower Nowood in Ten Sleep. Jerilyn's work ethic started young. She did every job on the ranch possible and loved them all. Her kindness and patience shined through as she excelled in 4-H and athletics. Jerilyn was a successful athlete for Ten Sleep,... Full story
Thomas M. McDonald passed away on November 13, 2021, at Washakie Medical Center after a lengthy illness with his family at his side. Tom was born July 28, 1945, in Denver Colorado to James A. and Sally (Glanz) McDonald. He lived with his family in Wheatland until relocating to Worland in 1954. He attended school in Worland through the ninth grade before moving to Riverton with his family. After graduation from Riverton High School in 1963, he moved back to Worland with his family. After... Full story
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and Wyoming native John W. "Jack" Donnell passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne with family by his side. He was 92 years old. As a member of Worland, Wyo.'s business community, Jack owned and operated two businesses there, taking over his father's civil engineering and land surveying firm, George M. Donnell, Civil Engineer, in the 1950s, later to become Donnell & Associates, Inc. Later he and Bonnie... Full story
Billy Ray Dyer, 75-year-old Worland resident, passed away in Ogden, Utah, on Nov. 6, 2021. Billy was born in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 16, 1946. Military services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery with a funeral service following at the American Legion Post #44.... Full story
Funeral services for Dr. Hilliard Edmond “Ches” Chesteen, 93, were held Monday, November 8, 2021, at Mortimore Funeral Home in Thermopolis. Dr. Chesteen died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness.... Full story
Jerilyn Rae Wickard, 59, passed away at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne on Nov. 8, 2021. Jerilyn was born in Worland on Sept. 15, 1962. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Ten Sleep Methodist Church.... Full story
, 72, passed away in Tampa, Florida on October 24, 2021. Wally was born in Casper to Mildred and Wallace Trembath, Sr. on December 26, 1948. Wally was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bruce (Mary) Trembath. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; son, Wallace (Wendy) Trembath III of Casper; brother Michael (Terry) Trembath of Sandy, Utah; and numerous nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2021 at the Silver Dollar Gun Club in Odessa,... Full story
Charles Powell, long time educator and coach at Hot Springs County High School, passed away peacefully in Longmont Colorado on October 28, 2021, at the age of 79. Chuck, a graduate of Black Hills State Teachers college, well known and loved as an English teacher, began his career in Ten Sleep and then taught in Thermopolis for over 30 years. He was deeply proud of his students, never more than hearing from them years later about how well his classes prepared them for college, taught them skills... Full story