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Beulah Maude Waggener (Craven), 99, joined the stars on July 14, 2023, after passing away peacefully in Thermopolis, Wyo. Beulah was the only daughter of Richard Jay and Mary Alberta Hill Craven. She was born on March 23, 1924 in Allendale, Mo., and raised in Tarkio, Mo.; a place that she cherished for the entire length of her life. After finishing Tarkio College, Beulah relocated to Denver, Colo., where she met her husband, Hubert Ulrich (Ric) Waggener. The couple was married on October 2,... Full story
Gail Magdanz-Patterson, 84, passed away at her home in Thermopolis, Wyo. on July 17, 2023. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis. to Robert Keith and Myra (Neilsen) Magdanz on November 1, 1938. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.... Full story
Mary Jane “Janie” Mitchell, 71, passed away on July 15, 2023, at Washakie Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1952, in Torrington, Wyo. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Thursday July 20 at Bryant Funeral home chapel with Pastor Troy Woolery officiating.... Full story
Roger Evans, 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his residence in Thermopolis, Wyo. The only child of Art and Lucille (Bumgarner) Evans, he was born in Denver, Colo., December 14, 1943. He grew up in Omaha, Neb., graduating from North High School. From 1962 to 1965 he was enlisted and served in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne. Roger's service to his country was a point of pride and honor throughout the entirety of his life. On June 1, 1968, he married Maureen TePaske in Sioux... Full story
John "Jack" Loyd Ralph passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023 at Help for Health Hospice in Riverton, Wyo., surrounded by his family. John was born on May, 15, 1927 in Crosby, Wyo., to John Lloyd Ralph and Ethel Mae Collins Ralph. John grew up in Crosby and Thermopolis, Wyo. While in Crosby, he pulled nails out of salvaged wood for 5¢ per day. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He also owned a used furniture store in San Diego, California. John lived... Full story
Laura Jean Riggs, 74, passed away on June 27 2023, in Powell Wyo. Laura was born Oct. 24,1948, to John P and Mary C Balen (Billings) in Cody, Wyo. Laura graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1967. Laura married John B Riggs in Evanston, Wyo., on October 4, 1967. Laura started her career for Mountain Bell in Casper, Wyo., and worked in Casper, Billings, Tucson, and finally retiring in Phoenix long after it became AT&T. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John B., of Powell, Wyo.;... Full story
Evelyn Tibbits Perry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her home in Lusk, Wyo. at the age of 91. She was the mother of former Thermopolis resident Sharon Skiver. Services will be held on Saturday, July 15 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lusk. The family kindly requests that any desired memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Lusk.... Full story
Richard Phillip "Phil" Witt, 78, of Casper, Wyo., passed away on July 17, 2022, surrounded by his family. Phil was born in Casper, Wyo., on August 24, 1943, to Leona and Donald Witt. Shortly after Phil's birth, his father, Donald, was killed while serving in the military. When Phil was a toddler, his mother married Fred Berry, who loved and raised Phil as his own. Together they added two sisters, Bonnie and Nancy, and one brother, Ace, to the family. Phil grew up in Casper and graduated from... Full story
On May 4, 2023, Jerry W. Welch departed this earth to spend eternity in the "high country", his favorite place to be. He was born September 8, 1939, in Casper, Wyo., to Claire and Alice Welch. He spent his youth in Casper. As a young man, he loved to participate in the Powder River Bucking Horse Sales, which enhanced his passion for horses and the great outdoors. Jerry spent his entire life in Wyoming, moving to Thermopolis where he worked for the country road and bridge for 28 years. In that... Full story
Reagan Russey rode across the big divide on June 29, 2023. He was 80 years, 5 months, and 2 days old, which was not long enough. He was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, the second of four sons born to the union of Clifford and Merle Rodgers Russey. The family lived on a ranch along the Trinity River and Reagan enjoyed a childhood full of an extended family, animals, and room to roam. He loved the ranch, his many friends, and was loved and admired. Achieving the Order of the Arrow as an Eagle Scout was... Full story
Beverly Jean Urwin McQueen, 86, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center following a period of declining health. Born March 12, 1937, in Lovell, Wyo., she was the daughter of John Edward (BUM) and Adele (St. Clair) Urwin. They had a ranch on Lance Creek where Beverly attended Hamilton Dome School, and Thermopolis High School. On June 20, 1953, she married Douglas Arley McQueen in Thermopolis. Arley was a career petroleum engineer and his job had... Full story
Martin "Marty" William Connolly, 83, of Laramie, formerly of Thermopolis passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. He was born January 25, 1940, to Michael and Bernadette (nee Kane) Connolly in St. Paul, Minn. Marty grew up in St. Paul with his two brothers, Michael "Micky" and Jerome "Jerry". He graduated from Johnson High School in 1958. After high school he worked for the Minnesota Highway Department until he was drafted into the United States Army where he served... Full story
Richard Lee Beltz, 85, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his residence in Hot Springs County, Wyo., after a period of declining health. One of four children, Rick was born January 15, 1938, in Elgin, Ill., the son of Eugene and Helen (Peters) Beltz. Enlisting in the Air Force in 1961, Rick served twenty-one years. For 15 years he was an Air Craft Controller, and 6 years as a Hazard Safety Technician. Following retirement he worked as general manager of the Air Force Academy Commissary in Colorado... Full story
Violet Mae VanBuskirk, a woman of unwavering faith and boundless love, peacefully left this world on June 14, 2023, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo., surrounded by her family including Dee, J. June, Michael, Candy, Benito, Lori, R-eyonna, Lylianah, Gabrionuh, Javier, Janisa, Jen, Anthony, Peighton, Xavian, Matea, Brooklynn, Myah, Paula, Carol and many other friends who came to visit in her last hours. Violet was born on April 22, 1942, in Buffalo, Wyo., the fourth of seven children... Full story
Tamara Tippets Lockhart passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, surrounded by her three daughters, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. She caught a cold earlier in the week and by Thursday it had developed into pneumonia. Her passing was quick, tender and pain free. Tamara was born on July 23, 1938, to Glenna Wood and Don Harold Tippets in Logan, Utah. Weighing in at 5 pounds at birth she grew to only 4'10" in height, but was mighty in spirit. She began school in a one room... Full story
Vivian Leanne Valentine-Bayert passed away on December 31, 2022, in Casper, Wyo. She contracted an infection while battling COVID-19 at the Wyoming Medical Center and died of sepsis. Vivian was born on September 15, 1957, to Barbara and Daniel Valentine and was the last of their three children. She was born and raised in Thermopolis, Wyo., along with her older brother Cliff Valentine. She married Barry Bayert in January of 1976, and they had two daughters, Sunshine and Danielle Bayert. Vivian... Full story
Linda Carol Werbelow, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and educator passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones who will cherish her memory forever. Linda was born on May 20, 1950 in Cordell, Okla., to Albert and Helen McGrath, sister to Jim and Jerry McGrath, and Maryann Dremel. Linda dedicated most of her life to teaching. She started her career as a teacher at Ralph Witters Elementary in... Full story
James Edwin Bennett, 83, died Monday, May 29, 2023, in Casper, Wyo. Jim was born on November 30, 1939, in Douglas, Wyo., to Lillie (Ammons) Bennett, and Father, Demetrios Maras, also known as Charles (Jim) Bennett. Jim married Delores Seegrist on September 10, 1958, in Scottsbluff, Neb. As a young man, Jim worked the stockyards in Lusk and as a ranch hand for the local ranchers. Many of those ranchers provided mentoring to Jim, and he would tell stories his entire life about that time. He broke... Full story
Robert Eugene Buckner, 66, passed away surrounded by family at Billings Clinic on May 18, 2023, after a long battle with failing health, due to compromised lungs. Rob was born in Martinez, Calif., on December 30, 1956, to Jimmie Eugene and Lola June (Burton) Buckner. He grew up as one of five children in Hyannis, Neb.. He spent his childhood learning to rope, ride, work cows, and help his father break horses. He loved sharing stories of all the ways he antagonized his siblings while growing up.... Full story
Barbara Lee Clothier, 79, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness after a long struggle with MS. Born August 26, 1943, in Great Falls, Mont., she was one of four children of Ralph and Ruth (Wilberg) Brekke. Graduating from Chinook High School she attended Northern Montana College and graduated with a BA Degree from Colorado State University in 1976. A teacher for life, she taught in Rawlins, Wyo., Anaconda, Mont., Hamilton, Mont., and Tohatchi, N.M., where sh... Full story
Emily passed away surrounded by her family in the early hours of Sunday, May 21, 2023. Known fondly by her loved ones simply as Em, she was born March 10, 1952, in Powell, Wyo., to Larry and Verna Walker as the third of six children. Bouncing all over Wyoming and Montana in a station wagon, she lovingly picked Lovell to be her hometown, graduating from Byron High School in 1970. Emily and Pat Schmidt were married in 1970, adding children Derek (Joe), Gretchen, and Jake to their doting home.... Full story
Barbara Ann Webber, 90, passed away on May 19, 2023, just two weeks shy of her 91st birthday. She was born in Gebo, Wyo., on May 31, 1932. As per her wishes, her life will be celebrated through a Rosary and Catholic Mass with family and close friends.... Full story
Helen Mildred May, 95, of Lander, Wyo., died at Westward Heights Care Center on Tuesday May 9, 2023, after a short illness. Helen was born in Rock Springs, Wyo, on August 12, 1927, to Andrew Joseph Bernard and Mary Rose (Brelih) Bernard. She grew up in Rock Springs, Wyo., with five sisters and one brother. After graduating high school, she attended Saint Mary's college in Omaha, Neb. She received her teaching credentials and taught for a short period of time in Rock Springs until she married... Full story
Shoshoni resident, Jerome George "Jerry" Leech, 79, died May 7, 2023, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. At the time of his death he was presently residing at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness in Thermopolis, Wyo. One of three children of James and Gertrude (Dlugosh) Leech, he was born September 1, 1943, in Torrington, Wyo. Growing up on a ranch in Lucerne, Wyo., he graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1961. He earned a botany degree in 1965 from the University of... Full story
Jeanie Love passed away May 3, 2023, in Thermopolis at the age of 88. Valerie Jean was born on November 10, 1934, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Mildred (Nincehelser) and Alvie Doak. Harry Estes adopted Jeanie and her sister Dorita in 1940 after marrying Mildred. Jeanie married Duard Lee Love December 21, 1952, at the Worland Episcopal Church. They raised two sons, Danny and Larry, in Hot Springs County. She worked at the Coca Cola plant for several years, then First National Bank for more than 20... Full story
