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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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
Eloise Laird Shaw, 96, passed away on October 17, 2025 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation center. She lived a life full of purpose, adventure, and connection - one that wove together education, politics, and a genuine love for people. Born to Glendon and Vivian (Hayes) Laird on August 28, 1929, Eloise grew up with a strong sense of family and curiosity about the world. Following her father's passing, the family moved to California for a time before returning to Wyoming, settling in... Full story
It is with deep love and gratitude for her life that we share the passing of Jackie Rae Jones Tobin, age 66, of Pine Haven, Wyo., on October 21, 2025. Jackie was born on March 15, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hilan Jones and Carol Ann (Skelton) Jones Barham. Jackie grew up surrounded by the beauty of the West, living in Utah before her family settled in Casper and later Thermopolis, Wyo., where she completed her high school education. Following graduation, Jackie attended and completed beauty school, beginning a career that reflected her... Full story
Ellen Mae Pervical (Dvarishkis) was born January 7, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She passed away on October 13, 2025....
DeeAnn (Buchanan) Jenniges was born on August 12, 1950, to Donald Dee Buchanan and Ruth Gladys (Nielsen) Buchanan in Thermopolis, Wyo. She lived in Thermopolis for most of her youth and attended Thermopolis area schools. DeeAnn also attended community college for several years to further her education and did bookkeeping for a hotel in Buffalo, Wyo., as one of her first jobs. DeeAnn later moved to Rapid City, S.D. It was not long after this move that DeeAnn began a relationship with Duffy...
Elizabeth V. (Betty) Turgeon, age 88, passed away on October 5, 2025, in thet Hot Springs Health Emergency Room in Thermopolis, Wyo. Betty was born on June 25, 1937, in Lunenburg, Vt., to Frederick George and Lila Estella (Nichols) Whitehead. Betty was raised in Vermont and New Hampshire, where she received her education. She moved to Ten Sleep, Wyo. in 1981. She worked at the Ten Sleep Senior Center until she retired in 2002. Betty moved back to Vermont for a couple of years, but eventually...
Laura Louise (Riggs) Harvey Dockter, Mother and Homemaker and life long Thermopolis, Wyo., resident went home to the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age 75. Laura was born in Rock Springs Wyo. Her mother Harriet Wilde Trank and William Trank moved to Thermopolis when she was young. She spent her school years in Thermopolis. Over the years she was involved in many different occupations including janitor at the high school while her children attended school and restaurant owner. Laura... Full story
Sherry Irene McDonald, 70, entered eternal rest surrounded by family and friends on September 24, 2025, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Sherry was a kind and beautiful soul with a passion for painting and gardening. She also loved baking with her grandson, Sawyer, whom she cherished dearly. Born on December 12, 1954, in Cody, Wyo., Sherry was the daughter of the late Russell and Betty Stout. Russ and Betty raised Sherry and her siblings in Cody, where she graduated from Cody High School in 1973. On... Full story
William "Bill" Wayne Dockery, 81, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in Lusk, Wyo., He was born on October 22, 1943, on Owl Creek in Thermopolis, Wyo., the son of Clifford and Edna (Ready) Dockery. Bill was the youngest sibling to Bob, Carl, and Colleen. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1962, where he was active in FFA, serving as chapter president, as well as participating in football and high school rodeo. Upon graduation, Bill wanted to learn a variety of trades... Full story
James Allen Bruckner, born December 5, 1951, in Toledo, Ore., passed away on September 18, 2025, in Casper, Wyo. He was 73 years old. James was the son of Walter and Lucille Bruckner and grew up in Oregon with his siblings. His life was deeply rooted in family and he maintained close ties with those around him throughout the years. He is lovingly remembered by his sister, Barb Smith; sons, Jim Bruckner and wife, Melanie, Greg Bruckner and wife Shantel, Ronnie Bruckner and wife, Amy, and Seth... Full story
Gary L. Giannino, 81, died September 14, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born May 4, 1944, in Rock Springs, Wyo., he was the son of Anthony Giannino and Catherine Daum. He grew up in Thermopolis and following graduation from Hot Springs County High School, he joined the Army. In August of 1966, he married Judy McCormick. Gary attended Casper College and the University of Wyoming receiving a Bachelor's degree in history. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, going 30 years to Sturgis, fishing,... Full story
Patricia Ann (Monk) Reynolds of Thermopolis, Wyo., affectionately known as "Patti" to her family and friends, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Vernal, Utah, at the age of 79. Patti was born June 24, 1946, to Melvin and Bette (Lowry) Monk in Lovell, Wyo. The family later moved to Casper, Wyo., where she was raised. Patti was a cook and restaurant owner around Thermopolis, Shoshoni and the Bighorn Basin area for the majority of her life. Patti is survived by her sons, Robert (Rhonda)... Full story
