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Roger James Richardson, 52, passed away on January 10, 2020, in St. Louis, Mo. He was born June 21, 1967, in the U.S. Army Hospital, Fort Gordon, Ga., to Brian Lee Richardson and Eva Kathleen Shoopman. He spent his childhood in Thermopolis, Wyo., and his teen years in Springville, Utah. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18 and served for 26 years. During his career he was a crew chief on a C-5 Galaxy and those duties took him all over the world. He enjoyed his career immensely and retired as a senior master sergeant with many military... Full story
Fern Rosean Porter, 100, lifelong Newcastle resident, passed away peacefully May 25, 2020. Fern was born on February 13, 1920, to Agnes and Phil Rosean. She was born in her aunt’s millinery shop which was located behind Newcastle’s present day post office. One of the highlights of her life was her 100th year birthday party this past February. Fern never lost her sharp mind and excellent memory, although impaired hearing sometimes put her at a disadvantage. On October 31, 1941, Fern married Daniel Porter. They had been married 66 years at the... Full story
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Axtell, 69, died suddenly Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Born July 4, 1950, in Laramie, Wyo., she was the oldest of 7 children of Robert and Mary Lou (Young) Korkow. Following high school she attended the University of Wyoming until marrying Warren Clifford Axtell, August 26, 1972, in Hannah, Wyo. The couple returned to Warren's hometown of Thermopolis, Wyo. Debbie later completed her degree at the University. For two years she was a... Full story
On an early day in May, 76 years ago, Jack and Ruth Gourley brought a beautiful baby girl into this world. They named her Joan LaDelle. Joan had fond memories of growing up in small town Linch, Wyo. with her younger brother Ed, baby sister Linda and a bobcat named Bobby. The family later settled in Sheridan where she completed high school and she began her adult life with zest. Sometime early on she went to beauty school, but there were a few haircuts that made everyone suspicious of how well... Full story
Ronda Kaye Freel, 60, passed away on her birthday, Friday, May 1, 2020, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyo., after a battle with cancer. Born in 1960 in Scottsbluff, Neb., she was one of two children of Dale and Evelyn (Warner) Berry. Following high school, she attended Nebraska Western College and the University of Wyoming. On July 16, 1983, she married Garry Freel in Scottsbluff. In 1984 the couple moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where Ronda taught in the Hot Springs County School... Full story
James Evan “Jim” Dodds, 63, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born August 23, 1956, in Thermopolis, he was the son of Robert and Laura (Beeler) Dodds. He graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1975. As a youth he enjoyed building forts, adventures in Thermopolis, and fishing with his friend, Mark Whitt and his Dad. Self-employed, Jim worked in Montana, Oregon, Arizona and returned to Thermopolis. He enjoyed carpentry and loved music, once being a DJ. A jokester, he was fun... Full story
Bonnie Gay McCoy, 67, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. Born June 10, 1952, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was one of four daughters born to Floyd and Colleen (Artly) Lawrence. Growing up Bonnie was outgoing and a tomboy, always loved being with her dad and doing whatever he was doing. She was a very independent woman. Bonnie attended high school in Thermopolis and Shoshoni then acquired an Associate Degree. She went to c... Full story
Vonda Lou Ilg Southard, 80, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020, at Worland Health Care in Worland, Wyo. Vonda was born November 19, 1939, to Ira and Evelyn Kirkpatrick Ilg. She raised six children and taught them to fish, hunt and enjoy the great outdoors. She taught them to enjoy life to the fullest and enjoy life as God gave it to them, the good and the bad. Vonda enjoyed spending time with family and friends and helping anyone that she could from conversations to a place to stay.... Full story
Alvin Eugene "Gene" Delap, 91, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Weatherford, Texas. Gene was born on August 10, 1928, in Kansas City, Mo., and in 1929 the family moved to Buffalo, Wyo. He attended school in both Buffalo and later in Vancouver, Wash., before moving back to Buffalo where he then worked as a ranch hand until enlisting in the Army in 1950 where he served as a Medic while stationed in South Korea and Japan during the Korean War. After the War, Gene returned to Buffalo and in... Full story
Janet Ahlquist, loving mother and accomplished pianist, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Janet was born in Worland, Wyo., to John and Thelma Ahlquist. She grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., and made her debut with the Casper Symphony at the age of 14. She attended college at Oberlin where she met and married her now former husband, David Roberts in 1961 and had 3 children, Kirk, Tracy, and Jon. Janet studied at The Julliard School of Music where she received 5 performance scholarships. She... Full story
Olga Harvey of Thermopolis, 99, Wyo., passed away April 1, 2020 just 6 days shy of her 100th birthday. Olga was born in Gascoyne, N.D. in 1920. She married Robert (Bob) Harvey in 1940. Bob and Olga raised their seven children on the family farm in the Lucerne Valley. Her life was dedicated to her children and she sacrificed everything for their comfort and well being. Olga spent the last four years living with her daughter Lois in Denver. Olga loved walking around the lake at the park and... Full story
Orlando Joseph “Joe” Armajo, 82, passed away March 24, 2020, at Hot Springs County Hospital in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born February 5, 1938, in Fort Washakie, Wyo., he was one of 8 children born to Adolf and Edith (White Plume) Armajo, Sr. While serving in the Army he met his future wife, Ruth Leatherman, who also was in the Army. They married June 9, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas. For most of his life, Joe was a heavy equipment operator in the mining industry in Wyoming and South Dakota, including over 20 years with Kerr McGee Mine at Jacob’s Ranch... Full story
Savanna Bell Shumway Baker, 84, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, surrounded by family in Logan, Utah. Savanna was born in Penrose, Wyo., on August 31, 1935, to Lenard and Edith (Ready) Shumway Her family lived on a large farm in Thermopolis, Wyo. They had fun teasing, laughing, singing and dancing, while working hard. She grew up milking cows and riding horses. She rode horses to school and in parades. She helped her mother with the cooking, cleaning and sewing and became an excellent seams... Full story
Connie Lee Elliott, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born June 22, 1941. in Worland, Wyo., she was the daughter of Joe Fred and Jessie June Walker. A homemaker, she enjoyed home decorating, gardening and was well-read. She was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her sons, Douglas Chandler of Clearfield, Utah, and Tracy Raines of Washington state; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her companion, Jim Bruckner. Connie was preceded in... Full story
Elisha Smith, 42, passed away on March 10, 2020. She took joy in watching movies with her fiance and stepchildren, swimming, floating the Bighorn River, as well as just sitting by said river. She had a dog named Lily Rose and a puppy named Yoda. She was proficient at cooking amazing dishes, some of them favorites at Thanksgiving. She was allergic to chocolate and peanuts, but Christmas fudge wasn't something she could pass on. Her occupation was taking care of her mother and father. She... Full story
Ruth Baker Gilbert, 98, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, with her family by her side. Ruth was born March 5, 1922, in White Plains, N.Y., and moved to Florida in 1969. Ruth led an active life of service to family, church and community. Over the years Ruth made her mark during WWII as an airplane riveter, and in time as a Girl Scout leader, with League of Women Voters, a Sunday School teacher, church choir, thrift shop, library volunteer and DAB MOAB docent. She continued with choir and... Full story
George Edward Norskog, 72, of Thermopolis passed away March 23, 2020. George was born on June 19, 1947, to Thomas and Lucille (Watkins) Norskog in Cody, Wyo. The family lived primarily in the Big Horn Basin working on several ranches. George finished the last two years of High School in Thermopolis and graduated with the class of 1965. George enjoyed working on vehicles and racing. After High School he went to California for a short time and then went into the U.S. Army. He served stateside for two years in Lawton, Okla. George was married to... Full story
Longtime Thermopolis resident, Barbara Elmeta (Beaver) Valentine, 87, passed away March 9, 2020, in Casper, Wyo., at Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center following a long battle with vascular dementia and congestive heart failure. Barbara was born on a homestead west of Thermopolis to Alma Grace (Lawrence) Beaver and Clifford Owen Beaver on July 22, 1932. She was the youngest of three sisters. She attended Thermopolis schools, and along with her older sister Dode earned a GED later in... Full story
The earth lost one very classy lady on February 26, 2020. Ruby Talovich passed away at the age of 92. She was as independent as they come and lived her life self sufficiently in her own residence in Mesquite, Nev. In her earlier years Ruby was a high school cheerleader, sang in the choir and even played softball. Ruby married the love of her life, George Talovich, on June 1, 1927. Ruby and George traveled the Orient and lived in the Philippines for 8 years, but her home will always be the small... Full story
Everett Seaton, 86, passed away at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, Thursday, February 27, 2020, after a period of failing health. Born November 19, 1933, in Jackson, Wyo., he was one of three children of Robert and Letha (Curtis) Seaton. Following high school, he was drafted into the U S Army in 1953, serving in Korea, and discharged in 1955. Everett then attended Casper College on the GI Bill until he met and married Jane Donald in 1957. His livelihood included a partnership with Matt... Full story
Everett C. Seaton, 86, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, in Thermopolis. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Independent Record....
Jeanne Lee Sullivan, 88, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record....
Betty Jane “B.J.” Dunbar, 78, passed away at her home in Red Lane, Hot Springs County, Wyoming, February 3, 2020. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Hillsdale, Mich., the daughter of Billie and Donna (Fink) James. She married John G. Dunbar, July 23, 1961, in Cambria, Mich. The couple moved to Wyoming in 1977, then to Thermopolis in 1990. A faithful and active member of Eastern Star, she was initiated in Michigan, June 18, 1976. Moving to Wyoming she was a member of Newcastle Chapter #30, then after moving to Thermopolis she joined Ves... Full story
Freda Eleanor Johnstone, 97, passed away February 12, 2020. Freda was born on July 8, 1922, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Vola Belle (Dockery) and Jess Ready. Freda married Robert E. Johnstone in 1942 while Bob was stationed at Camp Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo. She often told the story with both pride, and as a great adventure, of taking the bus to meet him and marry in a small Methodist church on Cheyenne Mountain. Freda followed Bob every place he was sent from Colorado to California and then... Full story
Don Louis Bent, 75, of Thermopolis, Wyo., formerly of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away February 17, 2020, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. Don was born August 14, 1944, in Worland, Wyo., to Bertram and Amy (Cunningham) Bent. He was the best grandpa in the world. He loved to Doll Sheep hunt, fishing in Canada, and trapping in the Hills behind the Chatanika River. He had wonderful experiences mining the Alaskan Outback with many friends. He spent many times in the old trapper cabin by the... Full story
