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Donna Brown, 87, of Cody, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born prematurely on December 29, 1933, in Kirby, Wyo., and in order to keep her alive she was put in a shoebox and then placed in a coal stove oven. She and her older sister, Barbara, were raised by their maternal grandparents. The family later moved to Thermopolis and when she was sixteen years old, she began working at Reesy Drug Store at the lunch counter. One day a handsome cowboy came in,... Full story
Robert Lester "Bob" James, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born October 25, 1930, in Rawlins, Wyo., he was one of six children of Staunton L. and Blanche (Souther) James. During high school and thereafter he was a cowboy with the Bloomquist ranch on Bridger Creek until induction in the US Army during the Korean War. After his discharge from the service he served in the Army National Guard. Bob became a welder/boilermaker which became his... Full story
Robert “Bobby” Burns Lewis, 62, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on November 9, 2021, at Warren Group Home. Bobby was raised in Cody, Wyo., but at age 12 he moved to be a part of the community of Thermopolis for the next 50 years. Bobby loved doing things with the folks from Big Horn Enterprises; picnics, group events, like Games of Ability, and group trips like going to the Black Hills. He enjoyed them all. Bobby enjoyed flying and looked forward to seeing his brother, and his family in Seattle, Wash., now currently residing in Lake Alfred, F... Full story
Dr. Hilliard Edmond "Ches" Chesteen, Jr., 93, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness where he had resided the past few months. He was born to Hilliard and Mamie (Green) Chesteen on November 21, 1927, in Kilmichael, Miss. In 1982 he married DonElla Hoffart in Casper, Wyo., which blended a family of eleven children. They maintained a vacation home in Thermopolis, Wyo., until permanently moving there following retirement in the 80's. Ches graduated from... 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
Leon Eugene Prosser, 55, passed away on Thursday October 28, 2021, at his home in Auburn, Wash. Cause of death was sudden heart failure, likely brought on by stroke. He will be cremated. Leon was born on July 1, 1966, in Sioux City, Iowa, at St Joseph Mercy Hospital. He graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School in 1984. He moved from Iowa to Wyoming and had his first child in 1991 with Alice Schreiber. They moved to Washington together and then separated. He married Christy Berger in... Full story
Vida Fisher passed away peacefully at Auberge Memory Care Center in Peoria, Ariz., on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She would have turned 96 on November 27. "I hate to leave this life, but I've had a great life and I'm ok to go anytime," are words family and friends heard Vida say often her whole life, and we know she definitely made the best life possible out of what she was handed as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great, great-grandmother, aunt... Full story
Ralph "Duke" Lee Allen, 74, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Born March 21, 1947 in Lander, Wyo., he was one of four children of Marvin and Dorothy (Shroyer) Allen. Raised on the Pitchfork Ranch near Meeteese, Wyo., the family later moved to Cheyenne where Duke graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge he moved to Thermopolis where he was employed as Hot Springs County Deputy Sheriff, then as patrol officer for the... Full story
Lourena E. Kirby passed away on October 12, 2021. She was married to Brandon Kirby and together they resided in Thermopolis for many years. In 2004 Lourena moved to Sheridan, Wyo., to live with her sister, Zora Kirby. Lourena was born May 25, 1923, in Nebraska, later moving to Pavillion, Wyo., with her parents Gertie and Ora Wells. Lourena loved fishing in lakes and streams. As a master crocheter, many were recipients of her creations. Brandon and Rena had no children; they enjoyed sharing time... Full story
R Jay Owsley, 63, passed away after a long illness on Sat., Oct. 9, 2021, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. R Jay was born November 17, 1957, in Thermopolis, Wyo., one of six children of Vernon and Rose May (Selig) Owsley. He graduated from Buffalo High School in Buffalo, Wyo. He later returned to Thermopolis, Wyo., where he was gainfully employed as owner of a propane service and trucking company. He was married to Barbara (Geis) Owsley and to this union was born their son TJ... Full story
Danny Joe Rush passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Services are being planned and will be held at a later date.... Full story
John Arthur McIntosh passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, in Thermopolis, Wyo., a few days before his 81st birthday. Born October 2, 1940, in Cheyenne, Wyo., he was the son of Jack and Margaret (Bacon) McIntosh. After graduating from Cheyenne High School he joined the Marine Corps in June, 1959 serving until July, 1961, then the Air Force being honorably discharged in 1964. He later served ten years with the Army National Guard until 1983. John attended the University of Wyoming graduating... Full story
Robert Calvin "Bob" Poch, 95, died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis. He was a resident at the Wyoming Pioneer Home prior to his hospitalization. The fourth of seven sons of Paul and Phyllis (Hacker) Poch, Bob was born at Pine Bluffs, Wyo., on November 24, 1925. The family lived on a farm at Grover, Colo., from 1929 until 1934, when the drought of the Dust Bowl days and the economics of the Great Depression forced the family to move to Cheyenne. A hard... Full story
Jim (Jimmie Allen) Dowdy passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on September 24, 2021. He was born September 19, 1933, to William and Ada (Van Orsdal) Dowdy in Fort Lupton, Colo. Jim was the 11th of twelve children, and the last to be called home to the Lord. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps for four years in Korea and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was also a Golden Gloves Boxer, a talent for fighting that kept him from advancing in... Full story
Gene Melvin Halstead, 75, passed away, Friday, October 1, 2021, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis after a period of declining health. Born June 27, 1946, in Dillon, Mont., he was the son of Wayne and Nola (Fournier) Halstead. Living in Armstead, Mont., Gene was active in 4-H Club and active in Little League Baseball. After the Clark's Canyon Dam was built in 1962, the family moved to Dillon where Gene graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1965 where he participated in Square Dance F... Full story
James Leroy Dooley passed away September 19, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. Graveside services will be held at Mt. View Cemetery in Basin, Wyo., on Friday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. A luncheon will follow at the Burlington Park.... Full story
Danny "Dan" Robert Harry, 75, of Boyd, Mont., went to be with the Lord on Sept. 20, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Dan was born May 19, 1946, in Olney, Ill., to Wesley and Annabett Whitten Harry. He graduated High School in Thermopolis, where he enjoyed acting and was nicknamed "Hokey" after starring as Hokey the wolf in a school play. He then headed off to college and obtained a degree in chemistry and biology from Chadron State College in Nebraska. While in college he met his wife, Rebecca... Full story
Donna Mae Lossner passed away on Tues., Sept. 21, 2021, at her daughter and son-in-law's home, Sherry Drake and Dave O'Guin, along with her loving family by her side Our beloved Donna was born in Douglas, Wyo., on Nov. 21, 1934. She was the second child to Dean and Nellie Esmay. In 1950 they moved the family to Denver where Donna graduated from South High in 1953. She had a lifelong loving relationship with her sister Mary and her brothers Bob and Jim. In 1954 she met and married the love of... Full story
Leroy Malchow, 72, passed away unexpectedly September 16, 2021, at his home in Thermopolis. Leroy was born January 1, 1949, in Hartford, Wis., to Harry and Agnes (Wuesthoff) Malchow. Throughout his life Leroy enjoyed trips to go fishing, loved watching Packers football, listening to rock-n-roll music and telling stories of the wild days back in his youth. He also was a Gun Smoke afficionado, having watched the entire series innumerous times. While still in Hartford, Leroy would commute to... Full story
Hugh "Mac" Gaines, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in Loveland, Colo., on September 5, 2021. Mac was born June 17, 1938, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Ivan "Hugh" and Roberta (Dayley) Gaines. Mac graduated from Marsing High School in Marsing, Idaho, in 1956. He then served 3 years in the Army stationed in Greenland where he was a Marksman. Upon his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to his parents' home in Pocatello, Idaho. Karen Ashby lived across the street on... Full story
Lynda Dale-Franklin (most folks knew her as Lindi or Lynda Ray) passed away in peace and love on September 1, 2021. She was born to Lyda Tolman in October 1952. She was a beacon of light and love for every person who had the opportunity to meet her. We will always be grateful for her grit, heritage, kindness, and the pioneer stock she handed down to us with dignity and grace. "Don't know where I am going, but there ain't no point in being late," Beautiful words spoken from a beautiful woman.... Full story
Patricia Irene Vosler, 87, went to be with the Lord, September 11, 2021. She was surrounded by her children and went peacefully in her sleep. Patricia was born June 15, 1934, in Streator, Ill., to Charles David Myers and Pearl Irene Gasaway. Pat married Chris Vosler, February 12, 1955, in Cheyenne, Wyo. She worked as a bookkeeper at Stockgrowers Bank in Cheyenne, Laramie National Bank 1956-1958, then Bank of Laramie from 1959-1961 in assisting her husband through college. Pat enjoyed being a... Full story
Robert “Bob” Poch, 95, died September 6, 2021, at Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis. Services are pending.... Full story
Lola Belle Cordingly (also affectionately known to everyone as Grandma or Big Grandma) passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, September 3, 2021. Lola was born April 25, 1936, in Fort Lupton, Colo., to William and Ada (Van Orsdal) Dowdy. She was the youngest of 12 siblings. On October 13, 1953, she married the love of her life Stanley Melvin Cordingly in Rapid City, S.D. From this union, they were blessed with four children. During Stan's military service the couple... Full story
Nancy Kay Barton, 71, Thermopolis resident, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she had been flown for treatment. Born March 22, 1950, in Casper, Wyo., she was the daughter of Gene Louis and Phyllis June (West) Rush. Following high school, she married Roger Lee Barton on May 2, 1969, in Denver, Colo. She was employed as a County Deputy Treasurer for several years. Later Nancy was an Adult Librarian at Hot Springs County Library. She enjoyed volunteering at a Blind Camp. She is survived by her brother, Michael... Full story
