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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....
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
Frank Allanson Bien, Jr, 69, died May 1, 2023, at his residence in Thermopolis after a year-long journey with cancer. Born May 7, 1953, in Superior, Wis., he was one of three children of Frank and Edna (Carlson) Bien, Sr. A carpenter/flooring installer for most of his life, he was in much demand as a craftsman in California, Nevada and later, Wyoming. Frank created wonderful relationships with special friends through his creative ability and meticulous detail to work which provided floors for...
Life-long resident, Harry Royal "Mick" White, 81, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his residence in Thermopolis surrounded by his family. One of ten children, he was born August 29, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyo., the son of Jay Bob and Mary (Peoples) White. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1959; the first class graduating from the newly built high school. Mick married Charlyne Mary Shafer on April 21, 1962, in Thermopolis. To this union was born three sons. Employed 32...
Stephanie Logan Petty, 19, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Thermopolis, Wyo. The daughter of Mark and Tonya (Vernarsky) Petty, she was born September 26, 2003, in Longmont, Colo. She attended school in Thermopolis, graduating in 2022 from Hot Springs County High School, where she was a National Finalist in Speech and Debate and the programmer for the Robotics Teams. Following school, she did some traveling with friends and stayed a short while in Arizona....
Frank Bien peacefully joined his heavenly father on May 1, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Thermopolis, Wyo. There will be an obituary and memorial information to follow....
Sara Lynn Wilson, 76, returned to her heavenly home surrounded by family, her pastor and friends on March 27, 2023 in Thermopolis, Wyo. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her peace. Sara was a kind and beautiful soul. She was in the process of moving to Thermopolis to be closer to her son's family and be able to spend more time with her grandson, Sawyer, whom she dearly loved. Sara was born on January 8, 1947, to the late Roy and Julia Alberts, whom later divorced. Julia...
As daylight broke on March 28, 2023, after breathing Montana's beautiful Beaverhead Valley air for 52 years, Yolanda Kaye Wendell Schellack Meine (74) departed this life with family alongside at her ranch home north of Dillon. After Yo's husband of 48 years passed (Carl Meine - Jan. 2020), her daughter Brenda moved home with her dog Delilah. Early in 2022, Yo faced a knee replacement; later the opposite-hip surgery; followed by lung cancer... succumbing to complications. Born November 6, 1948,...
James "Jim" Patrick Flood died peacefully March 30, 2022, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, Wyo., after a battle with burns to his lower extremities. Jim was born February 8, 1938, in Billings, Mont., to Amos and Dorothy (Fry) Flood. His father passed away when he was ten and Ed Relacyk became his new father. He grew up between Roundup, Mont., and Terry, Mont., where his parents farmed. He would drive truck, delivering produce around Red Lodge, Roundup, Bridger and...
Jordan Joseph Christian, 16, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born September 21, 2006, in Cheyenne, Wyo., he was the first of three children born to Amber DuVall. He attended elementary and middle school in Cheyenne. At the young age of 10 he established PB&J's Peanut Butter Company, attending Farmer's Markets introducing his product. After moving to Thermopolis, he attended Hot Springs County High School where he was on the cheerleader squad, active in the National Honor...
Mickey Sawyer Wallace, 64, passed away at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation Center on March 19, 2023, surrounded by his family and girlfriend, Amanda Wood. Mickey was born on May 27, 1958, in Belton, Texas, to Earl Dans and Nawana Virginia (Sawyer) Wallace. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Hot Springs State Park at 5:30 pm, Thursday, June 22, 2023. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com....
Michele Lynn (Kohn) LaBeau passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2023, after a long illness. She was a wonderful wife, mother, mema, sister, and aunt with a love for God and children. She was born on November 24, 1962, to Clifford and Elizabeth Kohn in Standish, Michigan. Michele was a stay-at-home-mom for many years, and a babysitter to many of her nieces and nephews and other friends' children. She went to back to work when her boys were grown. She worked as a paraprofessional with...
Trudy Lynn Lance passed away peacefully from natural causes on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Casper, Wyo. She was born on September 24, 1950, in Thermopolis, Wyom. Trudy was the daughter of Truman Marzette and Doreen "Dode" Dickeson. and Truman Dickeson Jr. Trudy was in the graduating "Bobcat" class of '69 in Thermopolis, Wyo., and loved her yearly trips with her girlfriends, the "Fab Five", from childhood. She was proud to be of the 60's generation and loved the music from that time. "Trud" was...
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Dale Ernest George, loving husband and father, passed away at age 66 in a Minot, N.D., hospital with his loving family at his side. He had been struggling with COPD for the past several years. Dale was born on May 20, 1956, in Powell, Wyo., to William Dean George and Joan Carol (Shelby) George. Dale spent his childhood in Basin, Wyo., and most of his school years in Glendive, Mont., where he graduated in 1974. After graduation, he worked many oilfield jobs until...
David Earl Moore, known to some as “Dave” and to others as “Chief,” passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at North Woods Village in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on May 28, 1942 in Casper, Wyo., to Clarence Udie and Geraldine (Wray) Moore. He was a graduate of Shoshoni High School and spent more than twenty years in the United States Navy, honorably discharged as a Chief Petty Officer in 1982. In the Navy, he worked in maintenance of all kinds. In civilian life, following service to his country, he worked for Hillshire Farms and Kahns w...
Gary Lee Letchworth, 73, passed away March 24, 2023, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. One of three children born to Warren and Juanette (Brown) Letchworth, Gary was born May 25, 1949, in Vernal, Utah. After attending Cow Creek Country School in Niobrara County, Wyo., he graduated in 1967 from Niobrara County High School in Lusk. Joining the Marines in 1968 he served three years. Following an honorable discharge he attended Casper College. In all his years he was a rancher, teacher,...
James Patrick Flood, 85, passed away on March 30, 2023, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at Monument Hill Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland. Memorial donations may be made to the Hot Springs County Senior Center and sent to PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com. A full obituary will appear in next week’s e...
Dr. Ronnie Lee "Ron" Forgey died peacefully March 14, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Ron was born September 1, 1946, in Burke, S.D., to F. P. "Sam" and Phyllis (Redies) Forgey. He spent time growing up in South Dakota, Nebraska and Waltman, Wyo., where his parents ran the store and Ron became proficient in customer service and prairie riflery. At age 7, Ron was diagnosed with polio. He was not expected to walk again, but defied those odds with extraordinary perseverance and...
Peggy Faler passed away unexpectedly at her home, March 5, 2023. Peggy was born on a homestead near Buffalo, Wyo., February 23, 1937. She was the 6th child to Edward (Ned) and Leora Hubbard, out of 8 children. The Family moved to Gillette, Wyo., where Peggy graduated from High School. She loved High School Band and played the Trombone. Peggy met the love of her life, William (Bill) N. Faler, on a blind date. She fell in love with him right away, but he fell harder and kept in frequent contact...
Veronica J. Peck, "Dolly", passed away on March 4, 2023, at Butterfly Homes in Billings, Mont., at the age of 81. In spite of years of struggling with poor health, Dolly always had a positive attitude towards life. Dolly was born June 10, 1941, in Reliance, Wyo., to Rosaliea Teresa Cristando Bozner and Joseph Cyril Bozner. She married George Arthur Peck on Sept. 15, 1959, in Aztec, N.M. In addition to being a homemaker, Dolly obtained a nursing degree as a LPN in Gainsville, Fla. She was also...
