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Ruth Galovich died on January 11, 2026, following a brief illness. Surrounded by friends and family she passed away peacefully. Born on September 9, 1937, to John and Lili Skelton in Lucerne, Wyo., Ruth was an early Wyoming native. She was the youngest of four children and was preceded in death by her siblings, Jim, Jack and Mary, as well as her mom and dad. After graduation from Thermopolis High School in 1955 Ruth was soon married to Gary Hillman, a Worland native. Having set up house in...
Jean Marie Stanhope passed away at her home on January 17, 2026, in Thermopolis. Jean was born in Beach, N. D., on November 4, 1935, to Harold and Veva (Schrader) Oldis. They lived in Sentinnial Butte, N.D. They moved to Iowa when Jean was 2. They then moved to Baker, Mont., when Jean started 7th grade. Jean was in 4-H, Glee Club, and Band while in school. Jean married Gary Stanhope May 3, 1953. To this union four children were born; Jerry, Thomas, Lona and Dona. Before Jerry was born, Dad was...
Emory Robert Blakesley, 71, of Thermopolis Wyo., passed away on January 9, 2026. Emory was born on April 24, 1954, to Audrey (Brunk) Blakesley and Alvin "Johnny" Blakesley in Thermopolis where he lived all of his life. He was a devoted husband to Debbie Blakesley and loving father to his children, Brandon (Jennie) Blakesley and Megan (James) Diekemper. He was also a devoted and loving Grandpa to his grandsons, Jayden, Mason and Colton, and as he put it his beautiful granddaughter, Morgan. Emory...
It is with a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Overton, WA7JRF, who became a Silent Key on Christmas evening, December 25, 2025, at 8:50 p.m. The amateur radio community has lost a dedicated Elmer, mentor, and friend whose passion for the hobby touched countless lives. Robert Allan Overton was born October 3, 1942, to Ken and Juanita Overton in Bremerton, Wash. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Kenny. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, April;...
Pamela (Pam) Flinn Jones, 68, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2025, at her home in Cody, Wyo., with husband, Larry Jones, in attendance. She was born on July 5, 1957, to Billy L Flinn and Jessie Bell Flinn in Bartlesville, Okla., moving to Thermopolis, Wyo., in 1968 with her family. She attended Hot Springs County High School and graduated in 1975. Her greatest career was working with the Department of Family Services for 25 years. She loved her grandkids, butterflies, pen pals and...
Maryann (Merrill) Zajec was born on August 22, 1945 and passed away on October 24, 2024, in Rescue, Calif....
George (Bill) Ellis Merrill passed away at Olympic View Care in Port Angeles, Wash., He was 83 years old....
Dawn Simmons Davis was born on June 20, 1955, to Ken and Meri (Rabbitt) Simmons. She joined her siblings, Jim (Velma) Simmons and Kate (Darwin) Stolz. Dawn spent her early years in Battle Creek, Mich., where she was surrounded by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Those years were filled with love and togetherness, creating memories she cherished throughout her life. In 1969, Dawn's family moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where she began ninth grade and quickly formed friendships...
Silas Charles Eldridge was born on December 24, 2025, at Hot Springs Health, weighing, 7 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Perfect in every way, Silas entered the world surrounded by love and warmth. Though his time on earth was brief—Silas’s life was filled with meaning. He was held, cherished, and deeply loved, spending his final moments peacefully resting in his mother’s arms. In that short time, he forever changed the hearts of those who knew him. Silas is the beloved son of Riley Ann Eldridge and Zane Philip Robert Smith...
Daniel Calvin Gandy, 40, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Winchester, Va. Danny was born July 28, 1985, in Rock Springs, Wyo., to Calvin B. Gandy and Esther Snively Gandy. He married Christina Lowery on September 22, 2023. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved Wyoming and everything from a campfire surrounded by family to recreational fishing and shooting. He had a special talent when it came to music and loved to play his guitar and sing country music in several bands with his dad....
Carol Lynn Kilzer Larson died November 27, 2025 in Thermopolis, Wyo. Carol was born April 11, 1944, at Homer, Neb., to Paul and Lela (Kellner) Kilzer. She was welcomed home by older sisters, Jeanette and Marilyn, and older brother Darrell. Carol loved living on a farm and being a tomboy. She enjoyed playing football, basketball, and softball with her brother Darrell, trying to keep up with him but never quite succeeded. She tamed every cat that was born in the barn. Going to the timber to play and pick wildflowers was a favorite pastime. Carol...
Valerie Diane Picard Ellis, known as Diane, passed away at 91in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 2, 2025, and was reunited with her beloved husband, the late F.E. "Tut" Ellis. Diane was born in Worland, Wyo., on December 12, 1933, to Velma and Vincent "Rusty" Picard. She had an idyllic childhood and was raised with two loving older brothers, M. Dane Picard and Vincent Verl Picard, both of whom have preceded Diane in death. She met her husband, Tut, while attending the University of...
Carol Lynn Kilzer Larson died November 27, 2025 in Thermopolis, Wyo. Carol was born April 11, 1944, at Homer, Neb., to Paul and Lela (Kellner) Kilzer. She was welcomed home by older sisters, Jeanette and Marilyn, and older brother Darrell. Carol loved living on a farm and being a tomboy. She enjoyed playing football, basketball, and softball with her brother Darrell, trying to keep up with him but never quite succeeded. She tamed every cat that was born in the barn. Going to the timber to play and pick wildflowers was a favorite pastime. Carol...
Sharon Kay Basse, 84, of Dayton, Wyo., passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Sheridan Green House Living in Sheridan, Wyo., with her family by her side. Per her request there will be no services. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home....
Wayne Earl Burrows passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, Wyo. He was born on March 14, 1946, in La Junta, Colo., to Floyd "Fat" and Juanita (Wheeler) Burrows. Wayne was the eldest of three children, followed by his brother, Curtis, and sister, Debbie. The family later moved to Sheridan, Wyo., where his father was employed at the Veterans Hospital. Wayne developed a lifelong interest in mechanics and pursued an education in av...
Linda Lee Cornish, 75, passed away November 4, 2025 at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. Linda was born on September 5, 1950, in Anchorage, Alaska. Her family including her two sisters relocated to Thermopolis where she attended high school before moving to Shoshoni, Wyo., and starting a family. Linda had four children from previous marriages before meeting and marrying her late husband Lavern (Corky) Cornish on August 8, 1986, who also had four children. So began their blended family....
Susan M. Amos, age 63, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at Hot Springs Health. Born on May 12, 1962, in Golden, Colo., Susan lived a life rooted in dedication, compassion, and quiet strength. Susan spent her career in commercial and landscape work, contributing her talents to Jefferson County Open Space in Colorado. Her commitment to the land and community reflected her deep appreciation for nature and public service. She was the beloved wife of Carl R. Amos, with whom she shared over four decades of marriage....
Jack Howard Mayfield passed away on November 2, 2025, at the Banner Wyoming Health Center in Casper, Wyo. Jack was born in Cheyenne, Wyo., on April 28, 1956, as the third of four children born to Conrad and Marjorie (Lawrence) Mayfield. As a child his family moved around a lot, but lived mostly on the west coast. In the mid 1960's Jack's parents divorced and his mother later remarried Melvin Slack and combined their families. In 1972 the family moved to Florence, Mo., where Jack graduated from...
Mary Kathleen "Aunt Mary" Ryan, 84, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 9, 1941, in Douglas, Wyo., Mary was the daughter of Maude Smith Ryan and John V. Ryan. She attended Carroll College in Helena, Mont., before beginning a long and rewarding career as a reservationist with Northwest Airlines. Her career took her to cities across the country - including Detroit, Missoula, Anchorage and Seattle - and allowed her to see...
Lilly May Seaton was born on May 31, 1936, to James and Dorothy Dockery Willis. She was raised at Hamilton Dome with her brothers, Charles (Kay); Robert (Kitty) of Upton; James (Linda) of Cody; and her sister, Isabel Fisher. After graduating from Hot Springs County High School in 1954, Lilly attended Colorado Teacher's College in Greeley. She started teaching in Colorado Springs but spent most of her career teaching in Hot Springs County at Hamilton Dome, Thermopolis, and Lucerne. She loved to...
Florence Marie “Toots” Daugherty, of Thermopolis, Wyoming, died on November 6, 2025. She was an amazing 104 years old. Born Florence Marie Walker on August 23, 1921, in Lucerne, Wyoming, she was the third of six children born to Jesse and Grace Walker. Toots grew up in Lucerne and Thermopolis. She was united in marriage to Russell Elmer Daugherty and they enjoyed 46 wonderful years together before he predeceased her. Together they lived in Worland and raised two sons, Russell Joseph Daugherty and Marvin Jay Daugherty. Toots enjoyed life as a ra...
Helen L. Drake, 97, died July 10, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born May 4, 1928, in Watertown, S.D., to Guy and Minnie Peterson. She had one sister Arline Frantz. Helen worked many years at Norwest Bank in Watertown. She retired to Thermopolis, Wyo., to be near her son, then to Arizona. She enjoyed many international trips to Australia, Continental Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, Alaska and Nova Scotia. She loved to take pictures, sew, cook, read, collect maps, garden, play piano and walk....
Jerry Lee Becker, a Navy and commercial pilot whose lifelong fascination with flight carried him from Post-Depression-era Wyoming to skies around the world, died on Oct. 19 in Albany, N.Y., He was 85. Born June 25, 1940, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Fred and Marjorie (Camp) Becker, he was the third of five boys raised amid the hard work of farm and ranch life. From those beginnings, he developed a deep love of mountain climbing, sky-diving, and the open sky. While still in college, along with his...
Kevin Jon Meier, 66, of White Lake, Mich., passed to his eternal home on Oct. 6, 2025, after a short illness. He was born in Salina, Kan., Jan 25, 1959. Kevin moved with his parents, Rev. W. Wayne and Verla Meier, to Thermopolis, Wyo., in 1975. Kevin graduated from HSC High School in 1977. Kevin was a man of deep faith, rooted from his faithful parents and loved God first above all else. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod where he participated and served his church in...
Mary Kathleen Ryan passed away on Nov. 3 in Thermopolis. Rosary will be held at the St. Francis Catholic Church on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record....
