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Ruth Baker Gilbert, 98, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, with her family by her side. Ruth was born March 5, 1922, in White Plains, N.Y., and moved to Florida in 1969. Ruth led an active life of service to family, church and community. Over the years Ruth made her mark during WWII as an airplane riveter, and in time as a Girl Scout leader, with League of Women Voters, a Sunday School teacher, church choir, thrift shop, library volunteer and DAB MOAB docent. She continued with choir and... Full story
George Edward Norskog, 72, of Thermopolis passed away March 23, 2020. George was born on June 19, 1947, to Thomas and Lucille (Watkins) Norskog in Cody, Wyo. The family lived primarily in the Big Horn Basin working on several ranches. George finished the last two years of High School in Thermopolis and graduated with the class of 1965. George enjoyed working on vehicles and racing. After High School he went to California for a short time and then went into the U.S. Army. He served stateside for two years in Lawton, Okla. George was married to... Full story
Longtime Thermopolis resident, Barbara Elmeta (Beaver) Valentine, 87, passed away March 9, 2020, in Casper, Wyo., at Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center following a long battle with vascular dementia and congestive heart failure. Barbara was born on a homestead west of Thermopolis to Alma Grace (Lawrence) Beaver and Clifford Owen Beaver on July 22, 1932. She was the youngest of three sisters. She attended Thermopolis schools, and along with her older sister Dode earned a GED later in... Full story
The earth lost one very classy lady on February 26, 2020. Ruby Talovich passed away at the age of 92. She was as independent as they come and lived her life self sufficiently in her own residence in Mesquite, Nev. In her earlier years Ruby was a high school cheerleader, sang in the choir and even played softball. Ruby married the love of her life, George Talovich, on June 1, 1927. Ruby and George traveled the Orient and lived in the Philippines for 8 years, but her home will always be the small... Full story
Everett Seaton, 86, passed away at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, Thursday, February 27, 2020, after a period of failing health. Born November 19, 1933, in Jackson, Wyo., he was one of three children of Robert and Letha (Curtis) Seaton. Following high school, he was drafted into the U S Army in 1953, serving in Korea, and discharged in 1955. Everett then attended Casper College on the GI Bill until he met and married Jane Donald in 1957. His livelihood included a partnership with Matt... Full story
Everett C. Seaton, 86, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, in Thermopolis. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Independent Record....
Jeanne Lee Sullivan, 88, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record....
Betty Jane “B.J.” Dunbar, 78, passed away at her home in Red Lane, Hot Springs County, Wyoming, February 3, 2020. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Hillsdale, Mich., the daughter of Billie and Donna (Fink) James. She married John G. Dunbar, July 23, 1961, in Cambria, Mich. The couple moved to Wyoming in 1977, then to Thermopolis in 1990. A faithful and active member of Eastern Star, she was initiated in Michigan, June 18, 1976. Moving to Wyoming she was a member of Newcastle Chapter #30, then after moving to Thermopolis she joined Ves... Full story
Freda Eleanor Johnstone, 97, passed away February 12, 2020. Freda was born on July 8, 1922, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Vola Belle (Dockery) and Jess Ready. Freda married Robert E. Johnstone in 1942 while Bob was stationed at Camp Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo. She often told the story with both pride, and as a great adventure, of taking the bus to meet him and marry in a small Methodist church on Cheyenne Mountain. Freda followed Bob every place he was sent from Colorado to California and then... Full story
Don Louis Bent, 75, of Thermopolis, Wyo., formerly of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away February 17, 2020, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. Don was born August 14, 1944, in Worland, Wyo., to Bertram and Amy (Cunningham) Bent. He was the best grandpa in the world. He loved to Doll Sheep hunt, fishing in Canada, and trapping in the Hills behind the Chatanika River. He had wonderful experiences mining the Alaskan Outback with many friends. He spent many times in the old trapper cabin by the... Full story
Donald "Don" "Coach" T. Simpson passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis after a period of declining health. Born April 23, 1933, in Rochford, S. D., he was one of five children of Elmer "Ty" and Marie (Larson) Simpson. Following graduation from Provo High School in Igloo, S.D., he served in the US Navy from 1952-1956. On August 31, 1956, he married his "pen pal" Lois J. Mecca in Rock Springs, Wyo. Don attended Black Hills State in Spearfish, S.D., receiving a degree... Full story
Thomas Henry Higdon, 75, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. Tom was born June 19, 1944, in Rawlins, Wyo., to Paris Cleo Henry and Dorothy (Strow) Higdon. He grew up in Bairol and Casper, Wyo., graduating from Natrona County High School with the class of 1962. In the 70's Tom came to Thermopolis where he worked for Smith Oilfield Service and Santa Fe Energy. His passion was operating heavy equipment, In January of 1980 he married Barbara Randall... Full story
Shirley Jo Rode, 60, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis after a long struggle with health. Born July 22, 1959, in Hollister, Calif., she was one of five children of Jack and Thelma (Dunkerson) Ornsbey. The family moved throughout the West until Shirley spent a short time in Oklahoma. In 1971, she moved to Wyoming working in her younger years as a cook and bartender. She married Steve Yarbrough, Sr. in California. She was later widowed. Shirley traveled most of the United States. Her... Full story
James N. Brown, 85, of Grand Junction, Colo., passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at his residence. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record.... Full story
Robert William "Bob" Mills, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo., from complications of several surgeries. He passed peacefully into God's hands, surrounded by his wife Sharon, sons Rob and Mike, daughters Teri and Debbie, and granddaughter Tiffani. Bob was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on April 24, 1940, to Robert J. and Katie E. (Durham) Mills. He attended schools in Thermopolis, graduating from Hot Springs County High School with the class of... Full story
Violet Elaine Lee, 89, passed away February 6, 2020, at the Worland Healthcare & Rehab Center where she had resided since July 2017. Born April 22, 1930, in Seminole, Okla., she was the daughter of Russell and Hope (Tansy) Toler. After high school, she attended the Anderson Beauty School in Billings, Mont. On July 12, 1950, Violet married Harold "Buck" Lee in Casper, Wyo. The couple moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., in 1955 where they raised their children. For 40 years, Violet was the local Avon Lady... Full story
George "Butch" Henry Yetter, Jr, 57, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020, at his residence in Thermopolis. Born August 14, 1962, in Cody, Wyo., he was one of three children of George and Irene (Clark) Yetter. The family moved to Thermopolis where Butch attended school. Butch operated heavy equipment until becoming disabled. He enjoyed music, fishing, hunting, rock hunting, spending time with family and his cat. He is survived by his father, George of Thermopolis; children, Jason (Quinne) of... Full story
Harriet Ellen Baker, 60, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born July 10, 1959, in Flint, Mich., she was one of four children of Alvin and Mary (Taylor) Hunt. In 1984 she met Jeffrey Baker and they were married in 1992 in Rogers City, Mich. In addition to raising seven children she was a caregiver to any in need. Living on Lake Huron, she raised and sold plants from her greenhouse. The family moved to Thermopolis in 2008 where Harriet... Full story
Harvey “Mac” McNeal Fisher, 88, passed away on January 22, 2020, at Sheridan V.A. Medical Center. Online condolences may be written at www.championfh.com. Champion Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
Donald “Don” “Coach” Simpson, 86, passed away February 3, 2020, at his residence in Thermopolis. Memorials services are pending awaiting the arrival of family.... Full story
Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Scoggin, 87, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of failing health. Born October 2, 1932, in Rawlins, Wyo., she was the only girl of four children of John and Ellen (Hennek) Morgan. On September 17, 1955, Betty married James "Jim" Scoggin in Rawlins, Wyo. The couple moved to Thermopolis where they raised their children, Ellen "Lori" and William Edward. For many years Betty was a Nurse's Aide at... Full story
Wanda “Lou” Schaper Steinle, 83, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away Sat., Jan. 25, 2020, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. She was born on June 24, 1936, in Riverton, Wyo., to Arthur and Opal Olga (Ibach) Schaper. Lou was raised in Buck Horn Flats and attended school in Riverton. She graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1955. She majored in Elementary Education and Home Economics at Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho, with a double degree. She also attended the University of Wyoming for three years. Her tea... Full story
Edson Buck Carothers, 65, passed away January 25, 2020, at his residence in Thermopolis. Born March 2, 1954, in Boulder, Colo., he was one of four children of Robert and Erva (Kingsbury) Carothers. The family soon moved to Shell, Wyo. Buck graduated from Greybull High School. In 1974 he married Arvilla Jean Hankinson. In the mid 70’s they moved to Thermopolis. Buck was employed as a maintenance engineer for the railroad until his health failed. He enjoyed boating, motorcycles, fishing, operating remote control airplanes and was a gun c... Full story
Sherry Ann Taylor, 62, of Ione, Calif., formerly of Thermopolis, passed away surrounded by her family on January 15, 2020. Sherry was born in Texarkana, Ark., on April 11, 1957. She loved spending time in nature. She loved planting and watching things grow. She loved music and her family. Most importantly though, she loved God. Sherry is survived by her daughter, Melinda (Aaron) Ready of Ione, Calif.; son, David (Hannah) Hooker of Pioneer, Calif.; grandchildren, Aaron, Clara, Dawson, Katie, and Justin; brother, Marion Carlstead of Texarkana,... Full story
Retta-Louise Ruth (Rush) Johnsen, 46, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, from an accidental fall at her home. Retta was born Sept. 12, 1973, to Dennis and argo (Yonkee) Rush in Havre, Mont. She grew up with three older brothers teasing and protecting her. She enjoyed spending time every summer with her cousins aunt, uncles, grandma and great-grandma in Thermopolis. She enjoyed playing volleyball throughout her time attending Malta High School. She was full of life with a radiant smile on her face. After high school, she attended Sheridan...
