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Richard Eugene Parke, 90, passed away on Dec. 11, 2016. He was born to his proud parents, Richard Eugene Parke and Lousetta Brandenburg Parke, in Valley Park, Mo., on Oct. 5, 1926. He spent his childhood in Missouri with his siblings Bill, Fenton, Roy, Albert, Louis, Catherine and Tommy. He had a hard working, family oriented, common, and adventurous life. He appreciated everything from weather, work, animals, good food and friends. He was a very giving and caring person. He always saw the best in someone, just don’t lie to him. He believed t... Full story
Edward Allen "Big Ed" Wingert, 63, passed away Dec. 31, 2016, at his home in Thermopolis after a long illness. Born Feb. 10, 1953, in Riverton, Wyo., he was one of seven children of Earl and Dorothy (Lebsock) Wingert. Ed graduated from Riverton High School. For most of his life he was a handyman including construction building, manager of the A & W Lanes and hotel management of Super 8. Ed moved to Thermopolis in 1983. In May of 1987 he married Jannice Steadman. He was a member of the Eagles... Full story
Paul King Jones, 80, passes away on Dec. 29, 2016, in Cheyenne, Wyo. He was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on September 18, 1936, to the late Paul Adell and Mary Marie (Kiraly) Jones of Thermopolis, Wyo. Paul grew up on the east bank of the Big Horn River near Kirby, Wyo. The family raised a variety of livestock and maintained a substantial garden. At a young age, Paul's responsibilities included tending sheep, living on his own while protecting himself and the livestock from predators, herding the... Full story
Doris Irene Scott, 86, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Born September 22, 1930, in Rawlins, Wyo., she was the daughter of Ernest and Irene (Betz) Marvin. After graduating from Rawlins High School she attended the University of Wyoming, becoming a teacher. She taught in a one-room school house. She and her young family moved to Riverton where Doris was a supervisor for the Brunton Company. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Her interests were knitting, flower gardening and her family....
Jeanie Frances Jacobs, 87, of Thermopolis, passed away Dec. 17, 2016, at Central Wyoming Hospice. Jeanie was born July 8, 1929, in Meeteetse, Wyo., to Roy and Mae (Edwards) Barham. She was a member for many years at the Thermopolis Episcopal Church. She loved being a homemaker, enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Ron (Deb) Jacobs; daughters, Jackie Thorpe and Joey (Tony) Mullins; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her... Full story
Sheila Sue Anderson, 55, passed away Dec. 13, 2016, at St. Anthony's Manor in Casper, Wyo., surrounded by her family. Born Dec. 11, 1961, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of George and Helen (Byer) Kinsel. Following graduation from Hot Springs County High School she attended Casper College. In Thermopolis she was a member of Community Federated Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. In 1988 she married Richard Anderson in Phoenix, Ariz. The couple later divorced. Sheila lived in... Full story
Rhoda Marian Bloomfield Gilliland passed away in Cody, Wyo., Dec. 12, 2016, on her 100th birthday. She was one of seven children born to Conrad and Mary (Carlson) Bjerke and was born in Conway, N. D. The family moved to Bowdoin and Malta, Mont., then moved to Powell, Wyo., in 1932 where Rhoda finished her last two years of high school. After attending Billings Business College she became a bookkeeper for the Ben Franklin Store and later was employed as secretary for Taggart Construction Company.... Full story
It has come to my attention that certain groups or entities have been using my name to try and get donations from seniors. Some of these solicitations imply that folks won’t get their Social Security benefits unless they pay $10 and sign a petition addressed to me. These letters are misleading and aim to prey on those who are vulnerable and worried. No one has to pay anyone in order to share their views with me and these professional petition organizers are not as effective as they may claim. I am working to make sure Social Security b...
Grant Ewing Belden passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016, on his 34th birthday as the result of an airplane accident in Big Horn County, Wyo. Born December 7, 1982, in Fort Collins, Colo., Grant was the son of Brett and Isabel Belden. The family later moved to Thermopolis where Grant graduated from Hot Springs County High School. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Rangeland Management and Watershed Ecology, and later became a Wildlife Specialist for Wildlife Services,... Full story
Funeral services for Rhoda Gilliland will be held early next week at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Rhoda died in Cody, Dec. 12 on her 100th birthday.... Full story
Arthur was born on April 2, 1925, to parents, Joseph and Pasqua Romagno in an oilfield community at Grass Creek, Wyo. At an early age, Arthur's family moved to Cottonwood Creek where they homesteaded and raised cattle. Arthur attended "Happy Hollow" School, a one-room schoolhouse on Cottonwood Creek for grades one through eight and attended Hot Springs High School where he graduated in 1943. Arthur was inducted into the U.S. Army early in 1944, taking 16 weeks of basic training at Fort Bliss,... Full story
Wesley "Wes" Wayne Leech, 50, passed away suddenly November 26, 2016, at his residence in Hot Springs County following a long-term illness. Born October 11, 1966, in Worland, Wyo., he was the son of Jerome and Sandra (Corley) Leech. He spent most of his life as a ranch hand working for various ranchers in the area. Wes loved the mountains, hunting, fishing and spending time at his grandparent's ranch on Owl Creek. He is survived by his father, "Jerry" of Lovell, Wyo.; sister, Melodi (Tim)...
Shirley (Cox) Love Towers, 72, passed away on November 15, 2016, after battling a very rare and aggressive cancer. Shirley was born May 22, 1944, in Pasco, Wash., to Walter E. and Florence (Amsberry) Cox. The family moved to Thermopolis when Shirley was 5 years old. On March 4, 1962, Shirley and Wendell Love were married. To this union 2 children were born, Opie Love and Marsha (Love) Rankin. Wendell passed away in 2001. In 2004 Shirley and Charlie Towers became friends and in 2010 they were married. Together they loved to travel, fish and be w... Full story
Donna Marie Hunter, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at her residence in Thermopolis. She was born December 4, 1951, in Hutchison, Kan., the daughter of James and Ruth (Ott) VanRiper. Most of her life was spent in Arvada and Lakewood, Colo. She worked as an office manager, the last being Curves. She enjoyed horseback riding, cooking and camping. Also creative, she made dollhouses and miniature glass figurines. A strong woman, she fought for everything she loved. On September 20, 1997, she married Arthur Hunter in Lakewood, Colo., and... Full story
Jack T. Skates, 89, of Cody, Wyo., passed away on November 3, 2016. Jack was born in Carlin, S. D., on April 17, 1927, to Walter and Ruth Carlin Skates. His early childhood was spent in Eagle Butte, S.D.; the family moved to Billings, Mont., when he was 9. Jack proudly served in the Navy during WWII. Upon returning to Billings, Mont., he met and married Doreen Knaub on April 10, 1948. In 1952, the family moved to Cody, Wyo., where Jack began his career at Steck's IGA, and later went into... Full story
Mary (Brown) Slane, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016, after battling cancer. Mary was born November 16, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to James and Priscilla Brown. She grew up on the family ranch on Owl Creek in Thermopolis with siblings Charlotte Hart, Roberta Braton, Jimmie Williams and Clint Brown. After relocating to several areas in her life, Mary spent the last 25 years with her best friend Gary (Butch) Slane in Hawthorne, Nev. Mary’s favorite times were the summers spent at Virginia Lakes. Whether it was watching birds a... Full story
Lois Jean (Collins) Quintana, 72, passed away on September 9, 2016. Lois, the youngest daughter of Noel and Mildred Collins, arrived two months early on October 17, 1943, in Worland, Wyo. She had a strong will to live and that strength followed her throughout her life. Lois grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., with her older sister Linda and younger brother, Jerry. She graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1961. She often reminisced about her job at the local drug store and at KTHE, the local radio... Full story
Lily Ann Schallot Carey was killed in an accident on Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Stillwater, Okla. Lily was born in Worland, Wyo., to Shawna Schallot and Aaron Carey. She attended schools in Thermopolis, St. George, Utah, and Morrison, Okla. She was living in Stillwater at the time of her death. Lily was a new mother to a beautiful son, Samuel. We will miss Lily's laugh and fun personality. She is survived by her parents, Shawna (Jamin) Baumeister and Aaron (Cristalle) Carey; siblings,... Full story
Tyler Mitchell Homi, 42, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Tyler was born in Great Falls, Mont., on May 19, 1974. He moved to Thermopolis in 1977 with his family to attend the Big Horn Basin Childrens' Center. Though Tyler had cerebral palsy he never let his disability get in the way of living a full and happy life. Tyler was an accomplished wheelchair racing competitor and fisherman. He worked alongside his parents at the Corner Drug as well as with his mother at Pinn...
Roy L. Mayfield, 63, of Thermopolis, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, at the Wind River Rehabilitation-Wellness Center in Riverton, Wyo. Born April 18, 1953, in Cheyenne, Wyo., he was the son of Conrad and Marjorie (Lawrence) Mayfield. The family moved to California where Roy graduated from Napa Valley, Calif., high school. He served four years in the US Air Force, then four years in the US Army. A carpenter by trade, he helped build Pinnacle Bank in Cody, Wyo. He was a member of the NRA...
Reverend Donald J. "Don" Bleak, 62, passed away at the Powell Valley Health Care Center on October 16, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Don was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on May 26, 1954, to Bonnie and Newt Bleak. Don was raised with his 3 sisters and brother on the family property in Wind River Canyon. Don was involved in the FFA Chapter in Thermopolis for all 4 years of high school. He served every office in the local Chapter and was State President for one year. He was also named State Farmer...
Karen Ann Filger, 71, resident of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., died October 15, 2016, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. For most of her life she was a dental assistant. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in San Jan Capistrano. Mortimore Funeral Home assisted with arrangements....
Catherine Noel Howerton, 35, died suddenly October 2, 2016, at her residence in Thermopolis. Born December 25, 1980, in Greybull, Wyo., she was the daughter of Doyle and Susan (Schlauch) Howerton. Catherine graduated from Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis and completed three years of college. She attended the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Her interests included collecting dolls, writing poetry and a book, and traveling. She loved her cat, dog and guinea pig. She was a member of... Full story
Dorothy Wilhelmine Schweighart Brunk, 96, formerly of Thermopolis, died Monday, October 3, 2016, in Aurora, Ohio. Dorothy lived the first 85 years of her life in Washakie and Hot Springs Counties, involved with ranching, family, and community volunteerism. In 2005, she moved to Ohio to be near her family. She was born on February 3, 1920, at the homestead home of her parents, Charles and Wilhelmine Schweighart of Cottonwood Creek, near Winchester, Wyo. Dot, as she was affectionately called, was the third child in a family of nine. She... Full story
Richard Alexander Letellier, 91, passed away on October 1, 2016, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho He was born July 30, 1925, in Klien, Mont. His parents were George and Marcelle Letellier. While in Klein his brother Robert was born. The family moved to Dubois on the Clendenning Ranch on Dunoir in the early 30's. George & Marcelle worked for Henry Clendenning who was the father of Esther Pickett Wells. While working on Dunoir they were blessed with another son, Henry. In 1934 the family purchased the Burl... Full story
