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Annabelle "A.B." Word, 81, of Kirby, died April 27, 2022, at 05:39 at Casper Medical Center after battling a long illness at home. Her husband and collaborator of 28 years, Barrie Lynn Bryant, was holding her hand when she died. A.B. was born August 3, 1940, in Little Rock, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents of Little Rock, Ark. She is survived by her husband, Barrie; dogs, Peeka, Layla and Rumi; cats, Nellie and Grady of Kirby, daughter, Jennifer Paige Spradley of Dallas, Texas; and... Full story
Graveside services for Bonnie Kovash, 89, will be held Friday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in next week’s edition.... Full story
Laurie Kelley, 65, died April 8, 2022, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo., after a sudden illness. Born October 20, 1956, in Absarokee, Mont., she was the daughter of William and Olga (Bjorndal) Kelley. A tough lady when she needed to be, she was employed several years as a smelter at Stillwater Mines in Montana. She also worked for the Health and Skincare company Monet. She moved to Thermopolis, working at her son's and son-in-loves bakery "The Lazy Fox" where she was the much beloved... Full story
James Allen Michel, a lifelong resident of Worland, Wyoming passed away on April 13, 2022. He was born to Henry and Eva (Jung) Michel on November 7, 1935, in Worland. He grew up on the family farm, the youngest of six siblings and attended school in Worland, graduating in 1954. He attended the University of Wyoming for one semester but then came home to work with his father on the family farm. James Allen Michel married Clarice Mae Hefenieder at Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church in Worland on... Full story
Gerald G. (Jerry) Cook, 83, died after a fall in his home. He was found with no heartbeat after some time by his wife. He was born on Dec. 26, 1938, to Wendell & Clara of Greybull, Wyo. He was one of seven sons born to this family. After graduating from Greybull High School, he moved to Thermopolis to start his life. After jobs of a beer truck driver and gas station attendant, he took his lifelong job working for a plumber who taught him the trade very well. He was able to buy the business... Full story
Longtime Thermopolis firefighter Robert Edward "Bob" Butchart, 63, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 13, 2022. Bob was born on July 22, 1958, in Chicago, Ill. In his youth, Bob's family moved to Steamboat Springs, Colo., where Bob began his lifetime commitment as a volunteer fireman. His journey as a firefighter continued when he joined and served on the Cody, Wyo., Fire Department for a number of years. Once Bob moved to Thermopolis, he fell in love with the community, and served as... Full story
Sharon Kay Burgess, 78, died Tuesday, April 12, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness in Thermopolis. She had previously resided at the Wyoming Pioneer Home for five years. Born October 10, 1943, in Rawlins, Wyoming, she was one of four children of Edward and Pauline (Ehrich) Hilbird. She was raised and educated in Rock River, Wyo. On August 1962 she married Larry Dwain Burgess in Rock River. They moved frequently as Larry was employed by Wyoming Game and Fish. In the mid '60's Sharon c... Full story
Joseph Charles Shaffer, age 83, passed away at home from natural causes on April 8, 2022. A beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Joseph (Joe) will be missed by many. Born to Glenn Dale Shaffer and Helen Delores Shaffer (née Kobielusz) in Thermopolis on June 16, 1938, Joe was one of six children. He is survived by brothers Edward LeRoy Shaffer, Dean Raymond Shaffer, Danny (Diana) Wayne Shaffer, and sister, Doris Ann Ready. Joe was married to Eloise Shaffer... Full story
Thermopolis resident, Henry Lee Peden, 42, died suddenly April 6, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. He was born April 22, 1979, in Buffalo, Wyo., one of five children of Dale, Sr. and Loreta (Oster) Peden. Henry was raised and educated in Rozet, Wyo. He came to Thermopolis in 2005 while working in the oil fields. For the past year he had been employed by Easy 'n Quick as a truck driver. A kind, charismatic, helpful and wonderful parent, he never knew a stranger and had time for anyone. He enjoyed... Full story
Mitchell Lynn "Mitch" Homi, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Born September 15, 1943, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Mont., Mitch was one of three children of Toivo and Mildred (Sironen) Homi. Mitch graduated high school in Bozeman, Mont., where he starred as a football player. He would go on to get his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry at Montana State and soon after graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Pharmacy degree from the University of Montana in Missoula. In 1969 he... Full story
On March 25, 2022, longtime Kirby, Wyo., resident, Jack F. Hurley, 80, peacefully moved on to his next adventure. Born on March 17, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, Jack was the third of seven children born to Charley (Chuck) and Rita (Legere) Hurley. From birth, Jack traveled with his family until moving to Thermopolis in 1945, when he was 3 ½ years old. As a kid, Jack was known to always be carrying a hammer or a tool. When he was 4 years old, he used a hammer to do what kids do, and broke... Full story
Fern Jeanette Palmer, 63, passed peacefully Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her home in Thermopolis, surrounded by her family. Born January 23, 1959, in Little Rock, Ark., she was one of four children of Floyd and Lorene (Stroud) Allen. The family later moved to Gillette, Wyo. There she met her future husband, Melvin D. Palmer. The couple married May 31, 1989 in Heber Springs, Ark. They returned to Wyoming and later moved to Thermopolis. Jeanette enjoyed working as a clerk at pharmacies in... Full story
Lucille "Lucy" Anne (Balstad) Rathbun passed away at home on Monday, March 22, 2022, after a long illness. She was 50 years old. Lucy was born Lucille Anne Balstad on April 2nd, 1971, to Thomas and Dena Balstad in Thermopolis, Wyo. She was the 2nd youngest child in her family with 3 older brothers; Tom, Jeff, & Dave, and 1 younger brother, John. She lived in Thermopolis her whole life and she loved her family, friends, and community. Most of her life she worked as a waitress alongside her... Full story
A memorial service for Charles "Chuck" Edward McKiernan, 78, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2022, at Davis Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Reach Clubhouse. Please bring a covered dish if you'd like but most of all come to celebrate Chuck's life: laugh/love/smiles/stories. Mr. McKiernan passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at his home in Riverton, Wyo. On October 16, 1943, the world was changed for the better when Charles... Full story
Dr. Lane Deitchler, 62, passed away on March 7, 2022, in Augusta, Ga., at the VA Hospital where he was employed. Born June 15, 1959, he was the son of Don and Verna Deitchler. On June 18, 1988, Lane married Betty Baker. Lane received his Bachelor of Science in nursing at Sonoma State University, Calif., then went on to get his masters at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and finally his doctorate at the University of Alabama. Lane worked hard for his academic achievements and was proud of his... Full story
BrynnLey Sage Jo Blair, 5, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2022, at St. Vincent Health Care in Billings, Mont., from respiratory failure due to chronic lung disease. BrynnLey Sage Jo Blair was born June 14, 2016, in Billings the daughter of Jacob and KayLoni (Bybee) Blair. She joined one sister (Cambria) and two brothers (Jonah, Mark). When BrynnLey was two her younger sister, Abi Jo, joined the family and she was thrilled to be a big sister especially enjoying Abi singing to her. All of BrynnLey’s siblings were special care givers of her and v... Full story
Clifton John Muller, 82, passed away at his daughter’s home in Worland, on February 26, 2022. Born September 24, 1939, in Belfry, Mont., he was one of twelve children born to John and Hazel (Worden) Muller. On March 20, 1983 he married Henrietta Lampman in Powell, Wyo. A road construction worker for most of his life, he was employed by Gilpatrick Construction, Oftedal Construction and various others. His specialty was as a blade operator. Known as Cliff or Muley, he lived and worked throughout Wyoming. Cliff enjoyed tinkering, hunting and w... Full story
John Robert “JR” Cowger, 79, passed away on March 1, 2022, in Thermopolis, Wyo. JR was born on October 5, 1942, in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was the oldest of three children born to John Halford and Leona Bertha (Shafer) Cowger. He spent his early years in Thermopolis, graduating from Hot Springs County High School in 1961. He enjoyed FFA and rodeoing during those years, competing in saddle bronc riding and team roping. Shortly after graduation, JR enlisted in the National Guard. He was an avid hunter and for many years he was a guide for other hun... Full story
Heaven received a beautiful soul and matriarch of the family, Linda Simondi on December 27, 2021. Linda was born on January 16, 1948, in Jamestown, N.D., to Melvin and Delores Dallman. Linda met the love of her life, Steve Simondi, and they were married for 41 years and had many adventures together. Linda retired with Big Horn Enterprises after 30 years. She made an impact on so many staff members and those she served. Linda's other loves of her life were crafting and her grandkids! Linda is... Full story
Alberta Jaye Hurley unexpectedly passed away at home, on Saturday February 12, 2022, at the young age of 52. Born on June 20, 1969, in Thermopolis, Wyo., Berta is the third of five children, and is the oldest daughter of Jack and Dolly (Harvey) Hurley. Berta attended Lucerne Elementary School and Hot Springs County High School. After playing basketball as a Lucerne Bulldog and a Lady Bobcat, she was a Class of '87 graduate. After high school, she attended Casper College and continued her... Full story
George Richard Fishbaugh passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on February 17, 2022. Born October 31st, 1943, in Billings Mont., he was the son of Frank Theodore Fischbach and Rachel Pearl Coley Fischbach. He was an only child. George graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1961. He then went on to become a teacher after attending Eastern Montana College. On May 28, 1966, he married Colleen Gaye Hensley in Billings, Mont. They were married for 55 years and had two... Full story
Viola (Hunt) Ryan, GG or Grandma to her grandkids blood and otherwise, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 7, 2022. She was born in Baggs, Wyo., on September 30, 1939, to her parents, Lyle and Cassie Hunt. Viola, the youngest of six siblings, was raised in Glenrock, Wyo. In 1956, Viola married the love of her life, Tom Ryan, in Hot Springs, S.D. After marrying and traveling around Wyoming for a year, the couple and their young family settled in Thermopolis... Full story
Dale Ray Jackson, 83, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness after a period of declining health. The only child of Clyde and Margaret Jackson, Dale was born April 11, 1938, in Lodi, Ohio. Following high school, he attended the University of Toledo receiving a degree from the College of Pharmacy. In the early 60's he was a Commissioned Officer in the Public Health Service as a Pharmacist and his favorite duty station was Rose Bud Indian Hospital in... Full story
Marion "Mutt" Rinaldo, 97 ½, a long-time Wyoming resident, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Sheridan VA Hospital. He had lived in Thermopolis, Wyoming, for nearly 30 years before moving to assisted living in Sheridan in 2021. Mutt was the third of six children born to Mavila and Sebastiano Rinaldo, who immigrated to Colorado from Italy in the early 1900's. His name was supposed to be "Mario", but the attending nurse added an "n" after his name designating "no middle name,"... Full story
Esther Mae Bolton, 86, was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., May 1, 1935, to Hester and Ruth (Baker) Davis. She lived on Upper Owl Creek attending county one-room schools, then graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1953. While still in high school, Esther worked for Mountain Bell as a switchboard operator. After graduating, she attended Airline Training school in Omaha, Nebraska. After the Korean War, Esther married Ivan R. Blakesley in Thermopolis in June 1954. They lived in Thermopolis... Full story
