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David Michael Vaughan passed away on November 10, 2024, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Mike was born on July 7, 1948, in Hood River, Ore., to Harold R. Vaughan and Vada B. Vaughan. Mike graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Outdoor Recreation/Science Education. He taught in Medford, Ore., for eight years. Thereafter, he worked for Pacific Power and Light in various states from 1978 to 2001. In 2002 Mike earned his Coast Guard License from Maritime College in Astoria, Ore. Mike moved to...
Our beloved Ron Jurovich passed in the early hours of October 25, 2024. He was born in the hospital on Hospital Hill on August 23, 1949, in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was raised in Thermopolis by his parents, grandparents and with his cousins. His family left for a brief time to experience life in Fairbanks, Alaska. He worked through college in the oil field. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from the University of Wyoming. He attended Law School and read law with Jerry Stack in preparation for the Bar Exam. He was...
Ron Jurovich, 75, passed away Thurs., Oct. 24, 2024. Memorial Services will be held on Sat., Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with a luncheon to follow. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record....
Steven Allen Haynes, 71, former Thermopolis resident passed away on October 26, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Steven was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on May 4, 1953. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis with Reverend Linda Anderson officiating....
Raymond "Ray" A. Smith was born on March 15, 1939, in Kirby, Wyo., to Gordon and Ellen (Cusack) Smith and was called Home on October 13, 2024, after a short stay at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. Ray dedicated a majority of his life to the JC Penney Corporation, which included managing the "Mother Store" in Kemmerer, Wyo., as well as transferring to many different stores across the country, including Fairbanks, Alaska, and Honolulu, Hawaii. During his time with JC Penney, he had the...
Nancy Madrigal, born on November 29, 1949, in Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 74. She spent most of her life in Lander, Wyo., working in the school district's special education department and the Wyoming State Training School, before returning to Thermopolis. Nancy loved crafting, spending time outdoors, bowling, traveling, and tending to her garden and plants. She was an animal lover, especially devoted to her two dogs, Mitzi and Molly. Always one to step in...
Edward Junior "Jr" Matheson, 81, passed away after a tragic fatal car accident south of Worland due to a medical emergency on October 16, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to Edward and Leona Kay (Arnce) Matheson. Ed was raised in Gillette, Wyo., graduating from Campbell County High School in 1962, then served four years in the U.S Navy. As a young boy Ed worked for Highway Services Gas Station for his sister Jane and Einar Lodahl and always enjoyed visiting with his...
Clayton Allen Ferrell was born on May 14 in 1951 in Alamosa Community Hospital to his mother Elsie and father Kenneth. He died on the open road in Montana on September 27, 2024 and given how much he hated hospitals, he probably picked the right place to depart from us. If you knew him and loved him like his family does, you know that Clayton was a one of a kind human being. He was loving, stubborn, generous, hilarious, opinionated, mischievous and cantankerous. If he got in his mind to do...
Raymond Smith, 85, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13. Memorial services will be held on Sat., Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at Risen Son Baptist Church. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record....
Nancy Madrigal, 74, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Thermopolis Independent Record....
Clayton Ferrell left us on September 27, 2024. He was born in Alamosa, Colo., on May 14, 1951. A gathering in remembrance of Clayton will be held at the Thermopolis VFW on Saturday, October 19 from 2-4 p.m. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record....
William "Chuck" Charles Buchanan, beloved son, and friend to all passed away early on September 22, 2024, at the age of 71. Chuck was born March of 1953 in Thermopolis, Wyo., and was the second child of Don and Ruth Buchanan. He was a lifelong believer and would often speak with true fondness about his faith-Chuck had many buddies, but his best friend was always Jesus Christ. Chuck touched the lives of those around him with his warm spirit, big smile, and hearty laughter. His family and friends...
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the loss of our deeply loved daughter, Mikayla Rae Chrisien. Mikayla was born on Nov. 13. 2003, to Charles and Connie Chrisien. She was born in Alaska and grew up there and in Thermopolis, Wyo. Mikayla was the older sister of Tyler Chrisien. The two were close as kids, she called him her "best friend" in a letter that the family recently found. They remained close even as they both grew up and had become adults. As a child Mikayla loved being...
Douglas H. Kimsey, 84, of Thermopolis, Wyo., entered into God's kingdom on September 24, 2024. He was born July 5, 1941, in Durango, Col., to Hoke and Josephine Kimsey. He spent his early years on the family ranch in Colarado where he learned an appreciation for hard work and the value of a dollar. On a hunting trip while in the Air Force he met Joni Blom and they where married soon after. To this union was born one son Mike. They later divorced and he married Rhonda Kimsey. For the better part...
William “Chuck” Charles Buchanan, 71, passed away the morning of Sept. 22, 2024. A viewing will begin at 10 a.m on Thurs., Sept. 26, 2024, at Mortimore Funeral Home. Services will at 1:30 p.m. followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery. There will be a fellowship to follow the burial at Big Horn Enterprise. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record....
Judith Ann (McLaughlin) Harvey, age 83, passed away suddenly at her home in Worland on August 2, 2024. Born in Thermopolis, Judith was the beloved daughter of Wilson Francis and Mary Frances (Hooley) McLaughlin and sister to Barbara. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thermopolis....
Jared Theodore Ray Gottula passed away on Monday Sept. 9, 2024. in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was born in Thermopolis on March 31, 1983, to Ron and Nancy (Richardson) Gottula. Jared was a loving husband and a loving father. He loved spending time with his family and wouldn't miss the opportunity to show them how much he cared for them. Jared was passionate about hunting and fishing, he enjoyed sharing these hobbies with his kids and friends. He was always kind and would give someone the shirt off of...
Michael Shawn McGee Senior, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 69. Mike was a devoted husband to Julie McGee and a proud father to two sons, Michael and Ross. He was an obnoxious and delightful grandfather to seven cherished grandchildren, who brought him immense joy and laughter. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Lou McGee. Mike lived life to the fullest, touching the hearts of those around him with his warm spirit and...
William Wayne Dafoe, affectionately known as Bill, 46, of Chester, Mont., died Wednesday September 11, 2024, peacefully at the family ranch after a battle with brain cancer. Bill, the son of Bob and Toni Dafoe, was born January 10, 1978, in Chester, Mont. He was a 1996 graduate of Chester High School. In 2002 he was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree from Montana Tech where he majored in Metallurgical Engineering. In 2007, he received a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Unive...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Mortimore, 59, of Thermopolis, Wyo., began the ultimate vacation on Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. A vacation that came far too soon, but one she'd prepared herself for after battling cancer bravely. Rebecca Lynn Westlake was born September 19, 1964, in Riverton, Wyo., to Alan Dwight and Juanita Kaye (Leake) Westlake. Becky grew up in Riverton, Wyo., and graduated Riverton High School with the class of 1982. She met her future...
Otis Franklin Nelson, 81, passed away peacefully on September 8 after a long period of declining health. Otis F. Nelson was born on August 9, 1943, son of Franklin H. and Delta E. (Jones) Nelson in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was the seventh of nine children. Otis graduated from HSCHS in Thermopolis in 1961. After high school Otis attended college and played football NWCC (Northwest College) in Powell, Wyo. He enlisted in the Navy in 1966 and spent the majority of his Naval career on the USS Spinax, a...
Debra Diane Coillouete, 73, passed away at her residence in Thermopolis, August 16, 2024. She was born September 11, 1950 in Deadwood, South Dakota, the daughter of Dale and Patricia Ann (Towler) Marvin. She married Larry Caillouette in Worland, Wyoming and the couple later divorced. Her life’s occupation was as a medical editor and transcriptionist in the medical industry. Those surviving include grandchildren Liam Aaron, Grace Whitt and Kaden Wood. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages may be offered at w...
Michael "Mike" McDaniel was born on October 31, 1955, to Charles Jerry McDaniel and Peggy Ruth McDaniel (Daniels) in Alpine, Utah. He passed away on August 21, 2024. He spent four years in the Army in European Public Relations. He had a short marriage to an unknown woman. His second marriage to Val ended in tragedy when she died in a crash. He then picked up his life and moved to Wyoming and met Annie Mea Longtine. They were married on December 31, 2002. Five months after Annie's passing, Mike...
Duane Watkin Watkins, 89, died August 27, 2024, at his home in Hot Springs County after a period of failing health. One of two children, Duane was born March 18, 1935, in Grand Junction, Colo., the son of Thomas and Vivian (House) Watkins. The family moved to Laramie, Wyo., in 1966. After high school Duane ranched for a while then was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He married Rose Emma Voss on March 20, 1960, in Grand Junction, Colo. He graduated from the University of Wyoming...
Reed Christian Maser passed away on August 11, 2024, at the age of 28. Reed was a beautiful and talented young man who will be fondly remembered for his vivacious enthusiasm for life. He enjoyed new experiences, meeting new people and participating in a variety of activities during his brief life; sports, dirt biking, rodeo, artwork and more recently, travel and musical endeavors. He had a heart for lost things, (puppies and people alike) and for his Savior, Jesus Christ. From the time Reed...
