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Vern Hammond passed away peacefully in his sleep in Centennial, Colo., at the home of his daughter, Vernita, on April 21, 2017. He was born December 7, 1922, in Aurora, Neb., to Carl Glen Hammond and Leota (Turner). His family moved to Midwest, Wyo., in 1923 where his dad worked in the oil fields. The family moved to Thermopolis in 1932 where they live on Owl Creek and the children attended the Middleton School. Some of his fondest memories where "cowboying" as a young man at what was then the P... Full story
Donna Jean Moore, 80, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at her residence in Thermopolis, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Born February 13, 1937, in Sturgis, S. D., she was the daughter of George and Inez (Anderson) Blake. She graduated from Sturgis High School. She married Jerry Merritt and to this union was born five children. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1967. Mr. Merritt died in 1968 in a car accident. Donna later married Gene Moore and the couple resided in Thermopolis until 1992, at which time they moved... Full story
Longtime Thermopolis resident, Phillip Newel Sessions, 67, passed away at the Billings Clinic Sunday, April 30, 2017. Born December 4, 1949, he was the son of Newel and Daisy (Phillips) Sessions. Following high school he was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life. He was employed by McGarvin-Moberly Construction, Sessions Mobile Service, H.S. County Road and Bridge and lastly, Canyon Concrete and R&C. Phil was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, visiting with... Full story
John Junior Schmidt, Jr, 73, died suddenly at his residence on Red Lane on April 22, 2017. Memorial services are pending and a full obituary will be in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family.... Full story
Ona Mae Mount, 87, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of declining health. Born December 12, 1929, in Medicine Lodge, Kan., she was the daughter of Elom and Maude (Summers) Garman. In 1947 she married John B. Mount in Medicine Lodge. They lived in Russell, Kan., until 1952, when they moved to Plainville, Kan. Due to John's job with Skelly/Getty Oil they were transferred to Trenton, Neb., then Pratt, Kan., and in 1968,... Full story
Linda K. Free, 75, passed away on April 14, 2017, in her home in Thermopolis, Wyo. Linda was the first-born child of Noel F. Collins and Mildred I. Purvis. Linda was born on January 22, 1942, on Gooseberry Creek (near Worland, Wyo.) in Washakie County. In 1943 a sister, Lois, was born. Eventually the family moved to Thermopolis, where Linda attended and graduated from Hot Springs County High School. While growing up in Thermopolis, Linda, Lois, and brother Jerry were baptized and confirmed as... Full story
Caroline R. Jones, 85, passed away Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Wyoming Pioneer Home in Thermopolis following a period of declining health. Born October 8, 1931, in Sheridan, Wyo., she was the daughter of William "Pax" and Gertrude (Wicker) Roberts. She was raised on their ranch in Kirby, Mont., until the age of twelve. The family moved to Sheridan where Caroline attended two years of school and graduated high school at Shipley School in Pennsylvania. Attending Montana State College... Full story
Kelly Marie Grissom, 36, of Thermopolis passed away Monday, April 3, 2017. Kelly was born July 21, 1980, to Mary and Danny Grissom. She was the first grandchild of Jim and Tuck Mills. Kelly grew up in Thermopolis with her younger brother, Michael Grissom. She graduated high school with honors and received an accounting degree from the University of Wyoming. She began her career in Alaska as a Certified Public Accountant and spent several years enjoying countless Alaskan adventures. She had many... Full story
Longtime Thermopolis resident, Thelma Neeman “Dollie” Coffee, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Born December 14, 1921, in Roseville, Neb., she was one of seven children of Ted and Velma (Long) Neeman. She lived in Nebraska until moving to Thermopolis in 1942 In 1970 she married Earl Ervin Coffee. Mr. Coffee died in 1977. For most of her life she was a baker and baked for IGA many years. She was a member of the VFW and the Christian Church. She enjoyed playing cards and was a familiar face at the... Full story
Ona Mae Mount, 87, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. Memorial services will be Friday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at Community Federated Church. Mortimore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A full obituary will be in next week’s Independent Record.... Full story
William “Bill” H. Hobkirk, 83, of Longmont, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at his home. Bill was born August 14, 1933, in Williamsville, Ill., to Hugh W. and Evelyn (Wallace) Hobkirk. He grew up on his family farm in Williamsville, attending Williamsville High School. Bill married Macie Snider in Union City, Tenn., in 1957, spending 26 years together before divorcing in 1983. He then married Betty Hess in Arvada, Colo., in 1983. They lived together in Thermopolis, Wyo., before Betty’s death in October 2001. Bill then married Delores Lou... Full story
Georgie Scheetz-Place, 63, of Thermopolis, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Help for Health Hospice Home in Riverton. Georgie Lucinda Wetherelt was born on January 5, 1954, in Miles City, Mont., to Glen Wesley and Hazel Rose (Olson) Wetherelt. She grew up and attended school in Broadus, Mont., graduating high school. After high school she attended Beauty School in Miles City, Mont. She was baptized into the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith in 2010. She lived the majority of... Full story
Jack Tracy Turnell, 71, passed away March 19, 2017. He was born in Riverton, Wyo., November 13, 1945, to Ralph and Emogene Turnell. After his father's death, his mother married Marsh, who raised Jack as his own. Jack spent his younger years in Meeteetse and Grass Creek, graduating from Meeteetse High School in 1964. He met his lifelong dancing partner, Lili Abarr, and they were married in 1965. Jack attended NWC and the University of Wyoming School of Ag, graduating in 1970, and taught ag in... Full story
Marilyn Johnette Ekdahl Belmain Mills, 82, passed away on March 13, 2017, while wintering in Salome, Ariz. Marilyn was born in Rawlins, Wyo., on October 30, 1934, to George Edwin Ekdahl and Cora Mae "Corky" Foster Ekdahl. She was born a third generation resident of Carbon County. Her great-grandparents came to Carbon, Wyo., in 1898. Marilyn graduated from Rawlins High School in 1953. She owned and operated Green Acres Kennels from 1968 until 1994. In 1973, she attended grooming school in... Full story
Hubert Donald “Don” Worley, 86, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. A memorial funeral mass will be Wednesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Randy Oswald officiating. A Parish Vigil will be Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, prayers would be appreciated. A full obituary ran in the March 16 Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Larry Lester Long, 69, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at his residence in Hot Springs County after a short illness. Born September 19, 1947, in Glendive, Mont., he was one of three children of W.A. and Mary Lou (Stovall) Long. After graduation from high school he joined the U.S. Navy on June 21, 1965, serving as a medic in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action serving with the First Medical Battalion First Marine Division. He served in the Naval Reserve and... Full story
Wayne Robert Hockaday, 82, passed away suddenly Mon., March 13, 2017, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Born at home on October 12, 1934, in Alamosa, Colo., he was one of five children of Fred and Wilhamein (Armstrong) Hockaday. After graduating from Montrose High School he attended one year at Adams State College in Colorado. He served in the US Army from1958 until 1962. In the 1950s he married Sonja Stewart. To this union was born four children. The couple later divorced. The occupation... Full story
Milan Galovich, 88, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Gilbert, Ariz., March 9, 2017. He was born outside of Hudson, Wyo., in the coal mining camp of "Poposia" on November 21, 1928, to Boja "Bessie" (Radokovich) and Mane "Mike" Galovich. He was the ninth child born to the family who moved to Thermopolis when he was very young. Milan was a cheerful child, which earned him his lifelong nickname of "Sonny". He learned to work at an early age. His first job was at age 10, working at... Full story
Hubert Donald “Don” Worley, 86, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center following a period of declining health. Born in Chicago, Ill., on February 15, 1931, he was one of two children of Hubert and Myrtle (Wissman) Worley. Raised by his Irish grandmother, Delia, he graduated from high school at the age of 16 and immediately went to work to assist and care for her. Don met Joan Hanson, the love of his life at the age of 19 and married her when he was 21. He and his brother established Worley Bro... Full story
Catherine Grace Thomas, 58, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2017, at her cousin's home in Denver, Colo. Cathy was a joy to everyone who knew her and she had a huge heart. She always had a smile, kind word, helping hand, or contagious laugh for everyone around her. She lived for her family and friends. Cathy enjoyed intimate family gatherings as well as visiting with friends at Storyteller. She got great joy from taking care of children, especially her "Jilly Bug". Cathy took care of... Full story
Gerald "Gee" Kay, 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Kirby, Wyo., on Feb. 24, 2017, surrounded by his family. Gerald was born in Riverton, Wyo., on February 11, 1954, to Dale R. and Clara Belle (Barr) Kay. He received his education in Gering, Neb. He always loved the water and growing up spent many hours at the local YMCA. Later in life he went frequently to the mineral hot springs in Thermopolis. He also enjoyed fishing, snorkeling, bowling and gardening. He liked going to the Colorado... Full story
Tammy Jean True-Hatten, 76, of Wheatland, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at her home in Wheatland. Tammy was born at Solandt Memorial Hospital in Hayden, Colo., on Oct. 12, 1940. She was the first child born to H.A. "Dave" and Jean (Durland) True. Tammy graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, and attended the University of Wyoming, where she met her late husband Donald George Hatten. Married on June 25, 1960, Don and Tammy worked for True Companies until they purchased and operated Kirby Creek Land and Livestock in... Full story
Marcial "Scott" Martinez, 41, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Scott was born on Sept. 8, 1975, to Mikki and Vidal "Marty" Martinez. Scott was a very loving, kind person. He never met a stranger. He could make friends very fast. A lover of music he taught piano and gave voice lessons. He worked as a medical transcriptionist, at Finishing Touches, and, for a while, as a landscaper. He loved camping and fishing with his family in the Big Horn Mountains. Scott had a soft spot in his heart for... Full story
Larry Edward Gureski, 55, passed away suddenly Feb. 14, 2017, at his father’s residence in Shoshoni. Born October 3, 1961, in Thermopolis, Wyo., he was the son of Larry D. and Donna Mae (Apland) Gureski. He graduated from Shoshoni High School in 1980. He married Zelda Blumenshine in 1979 and the couple was later divorced. For most of his life he was a heavy equipment operator until injured on the job. His last employment was with Mel’s Water Service. His interests included hunting, fishing and building racecars. In the late 90’s he marri... Full story
Duane G. Manfull, 88, passed away on February 5, 2017, in Laramie, Wyo. He was born July 23, 1928, in Laramie, Wyo., to Dora (Shultz) and Gardner Manfull. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with his bachelor's in Civil Engineering in 1950 and completed his master's the following year in 1951. Duane married Virginia (Canaday) on June 6 1951. During the Korean War he was stationed in Ulm, Germany, as a commissioned officer with the Army, a first lieutenant. Virginia and Duane moved to... Full story
