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Ralph "Duke" Lee Allen, 74, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Born March 21, 1947 in Lander, Wyo., he was one of four children of Marvin and Dorothy (Shroyer) Allen. Raised on the Pitchfork Ranch near Meeteese, Wyo., the family later moved to Cheyenne where Duke graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge he moved to Thermopolis where he was employed as Hot Springs County Deputy Sheriff, then as patrol officer for the... Full story
Lourena E. Kirby passed away on October 12, 2021. She was married to Brandon Kirby and together they resided in Thermopolis for many years. In 2004 Lourena moved to Sheridan, Wyo., to live with her sister, Zora Kirby. Lourena was born May 25, 1923, in Nebraska, later moving to Pavillion, Wyo., with her parents Gertie and Ora Wells. Lourena loved fishing in lakes and streams. As a master crocheter, many were recipients of her creations. Brandon and Rena had no children; they enjoyed sharing time... Full story
R Jay Owsley, 63, passed away after a long illness on Sat., Oct. 9, 2021, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. R Jay was born November 17, 1957, in Thermopolis, Wyo., one of six children of Vernon and Rose May (Selig) Owsley. He graduated from Buffalo High School in Buffalo, Wyo. He later returned to Thermopolis, Wyo., where he was gainfully employed as owner of a propane service and trucking company. He was married to Barbara (Geis) Owsley and to this union was born their son TJ... Full story
Danny Joe Rush passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Services are being planned and will be held at a later date.... Full story
John Arthur McIntosh passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, in Thermopolis, Wyo., a few days before his 81st birthday. Born October 2, 1940, in Cheyenne, Wyo., he was the son of Jack and Margaret (Bacon) McIntosh. After graduating from Cheyenne High School he joined the Marine Corps in June, 1959 serving until July, 1961, then the Air Force being honorably discharged in 1964. He later served ten years with the Army National Guard until 1983. John attended the University of Wyoming graduating... Full story
Robert Calvin "Bob" Poch, 95, died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis. He was a resident at the Wyoming Pioneer Home prior to his hospitalization. The fourth of seven sons of Paul and Phyllis (Hacker) Poch, Bob was born at Pine Bluffs, Wyo., on November 24, 1925. The family lived on a farm at Grover, Colo., from 1929 until 1934, when the drought of the Dust Bowl days and the economics of the Great Depression forced the family to move to Cheyenne. A hard... Full story
Jim (Jimmie Allen) Dowdy passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on September 24, 2021. He was born September 19, 1933, to William and Ada (Van Orsdal) Dowdy in Fort Lupton, Colo. Jim was the 11th of twelve children, and the last to be called home to the Lord. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps for four years in Korea and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was also a Golden Gloves Boxer, a talent for fighting that kept him from advancing in... Full story
Gene Melvin Halstead, 75, passed away, Friday, October 1, 2021, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis after a period of declining health. Born June 27, 1946, in Dillon, Mont., he was the son of Wayne and Nola (Fournier) Halstead. Living in Armstead, Mont., Gene was active in 4-H Club and active in Little League Baseball. After the Clark's Canyon Dam was built in 1962, the family moved to Dillon where Gene graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1965 where he participated in Square Dance F... Full story
James Leroy Dooley passed away September 19, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. Graveside services will be held at Mt. View Cemetery in Basin, Wyo., on Friday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. A luncheon will follow at the Burlington Park.... Full story
Danny "Dan" Robert Harry, 75, of Boyd, Mont., went to be with the Lord on Sept. 20, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Dan was born May 19, 1946, in Olney, Ill., to Wesley and Annabett Whitten Harry. He graduated High School in Thermopolis, where he enjoyed acting and was nicknamed "Hokey" after starring as Hokey the wolf in a school play. He then headed off to college and obtained a degree in chemistry and biology from Chadron State College in Nebraska. While in college he met his wife, Rebecca... Full story
Donna Mae Lossner passed away on Tues., Sept. 21, 2021, at her daughter and son-in-law's home, Sherry Drake and Dave O'Guin, along with her loving family by her side Our beloved Donna was born in Douglas, Wyo., on Nov. 21, 1934. She was the second child to Dean and Nellie Esmay. In 1950 they moved the family to Denver where Donna graduated from South High in 1953. She had a lifelong loving relationship with her sister Mary and her brothers Bob and Jim. In 1954 she met and married the love of... Full story
Leroy Malchow, 72, passed away unexpectedly September 16, 2021, at his home in Thermopolis. Leroy was born January 1, 1949, in Hartford, Wis., to Harry and Agnes (Wuesthoff) Malchow. Throughout his life Leroy enjoyed trips to go fishing, loved watching Packers football, listening to rock-n-roll music and telling stories of the wild days back in his youth. He also was a Gun Smoke afficionado, having watched the entire series innumerous times. While still in Hartford, Leroy would commute to... Full story
Hugh "Mac" Gaines, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in Loveland, Colo., on September 5, 2021. Mac was born June 17, 1938, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Ivan "Hugh" and Roberta (Dayley) Gaines. Mac graduated from Marsing High School in Marsing, Idaho, in 1956. He then served 3 years in the Army stationed in Greenland where he was a Marksman. Upon his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to his parents' home in Pocatello, Idaho. Karen Ashby lived across the street on... Full story
Lynda Dale-Franklin (most folks knew her as Lindi or Lynda Ray) passed away in peace and love on September 1, 2021. She was born to Lyda Tolman in October 1952. She was a beacon of light and love for every person who had the opportunity to meet her. We will always be grateful for her grit, heritage, kindness, and the pioneer stock she handed down to us with dignity and grace. "Don't know where I am going, but there ain't no point in being late," Beautiful words spoken from a beautiful woman.... Full story
Patricia Irene Vosler, 87, went to be with the Lord, September 11, 2021. She was surrounded by her children and went peacefully in her sleep. Patricia was born June 15, 1934, in Streator, Ill., to Charles David Myers and Pearl Irene Gasaway. Pat married Chris Vosler, February 12, 1955, in Cheyenne, Wyo. She worked as a bookkeeper at Stockgrowers Bank in Cheyenne, Laramie National Bank 1956-1958, then Bank of Laramie from 1959-1961 in assisting her husband through college. Pat enjoyed being a... Full story
Robert “Bob” Poch, 95, died September 6, 2021, at Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis. Services are pending.... Full story
Lola Belle Cordingly (also affectionately known to everyone as Grandma or Big Grandma) passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, September 3, 2021. Lola was born April 25, 1936, in Fort Lupton, Colo., to William and Ada (Van Orsdal) Dowdy. She was the youngest of 12 siblings. On October 13, 1953, she married the love of her life Stanley Melvin Cordingly in Rapid City, S.D. From this union, they were blessed with four children. During Stan's military service the couple... Full story
Nancy Kay Barton, 71, Thermopolis resident, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she had been flown for treatment. Born March 22, 1950, in Casper, Wyo., she was the daughter of Gene Louis and Phyllis June (West) Rush. Following high school, she married Roger Lee Barton on May 2, 1969, in Denver, Colo. She was employed as a County Deputy Treasurer for several years. Later Nancy was an Adult Librarian at Hot Springs County Library. She enjoyed volunteering at a Blind Camp. She is survived by her brother, Michael... Full story
Lila Ramona Waring, 96, passed away at Hot Springs County Hospital on September 3, 2021. Lila was born on March 21, 1925, in Garfield, Utah. She was one of four children born to Ryder and Asta (Christensen) Waring, proud Norwegian immigrants who entered the United States through Ellis Island, New York. She graduated from Granite High School in Salt Lake City in 1942. A short time after graduation, she married Wesley Guest in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. This was just three weeks before he shipped out to service in the Army in the Pacific... Full story
Charles Patrick Burnell, 70, Buffalo resident passed away Saturday afternoon in Buffalo. Charles was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on December 13, 1950, to James and Barbara Burnell. He was the oldest of six children. Following a divorce, James married Donna Patterson (Skinner), who raised all six children and was their mom. Charles went to school and graduated from Riverton, Wyo., with the class of 1969. Following graduation, he enlisted with the Navy and was stationed in Delaware as a Naval... Full story
Daniel Francis Myers, 65, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his residence in Thermopolis after a battle with liver cancer. Born May 15, 1956, in Denver, Colo., he was the son of Neil and Gladys (Turner) Myers. After graduation and earning an associate degree he joined the US Navy. Following an honorable discharge he managed a restaurant/bar until accepting employment with Village Homes/Ryland Homes building new homes, a job lasting 30 years. After retirement he established DLM... Full story
It is with many broken hearts that we announce the passing of Bart Allen Bader on August 13, 2021, in Billings, Mont. Bart was born January 9, 1965, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Carol and Martin Bader. Bart joined his older sister Melodi, and one of his fondest memories growing up was racing the trains outside Thermopolis on their horses. He loved spending summers in his younger years being mentored by Mike Ready working on his ranch. Bart lived his life following his interests and handedly soared... Full story
Richard Rankin (Hassheider) Hall, 91, passed away at Hot Springs Health Hospital with his son by his side. Dick was born August 8, 1930, in Tarrant County, (Fort Worth), Texas, and was immediately adopted by J. Harry and Cora E. (Rankin) Hassheider of Shiprock, N. M. An eternal optimist, Dick was married four times including Shirley Scholz, Sharon Liesch, Barbara Nobel and Joy Stout, all of Thermopolis. The day after graduating from Thermopolis High School in 1948 he joined the US Navy. He... Full story
Late on a hot July night a cowboy took his last ride. The bronc he rode was named Time and it was ready to collect its dues. But the cowboy was going to make the bronc earn every cent. For over two years the two battled. The Bronc stealing the Cowboys strength, making him tired with every passing day over the last two years. Every day the Cowboy woke up with a pledge to ride the bronc further than the day before. With trips to the local Doc every week to receive new infusions of strength, the... Full story
Joey Lance Johnson, 51, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home in Thermopolis surrounded by family and close friends. He fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Born January 21, 1970, in Newcastle, Wyo., he was the son of Garry and Barbara (McDaniel) Johnson. With fond memories of his childhood, Joey graduated from Newcastle High School, then attended Casper College earning several national awards in livestock judging. He then attended the University of Wyoming... Full story
