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With family by her side, Eileen Shaffer, 87, died of natural causes on July 7 at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyo. Eileen was born July 3, 1938, in Leeds, England, to Leonard and Lilian (Vennard) Naylor and had two older sisters, Freda (Stratford) and Joan (Woolford). After training as a dental assistant and working in London, she decided to see the world and, in 1962, came to America to work as a nanny at Pass Creek Ranch north of Sheridan. There she met her husband, Thomas A.... Full story
Ronald Ivan "Ron" Hoffman, 87, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Ron was born February 24, 1938, in Platte, S. D., to Ivan and Edris (Kratochwill) Hoffman. He spent his childhood helping on the family farm near Kimball and graduated from Kimball High School with the class of 1956. On June 18, 1960, Ron married the love of his life, Faye Ostert. Guided by a passion for cattle that had taken root in childhood, and...
Verner (Doc) Fred Dockter, 90, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. He was a 30 year resident of Thermopolis. Doc was born in New Rockford, N.D., on April 4, 1935 to Friedrich (Fred) C. Dockter and Regina Buchfink. Doc served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Arizona and served as a helicopter mechanic. Doc married Wyona (Marie) Garretson on March 6, 1961, in Sheridan, Wyo., after getting a job at the Mountain... Full story
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Karl Wurtz. He passed away at Wyoming Medical Center on June 17, 2025. Karl was a cherished member of our community, and his family and friends. He touched the lives of so many with his warmth and unwavering spirit. Karl was born on January 5, 1959, to Donal L. Wurtz and Jessie Gene Hunt in Thermopolis. He grew up with a passion for cars and also spent over 35 years working in the oil field industry. He was awarded the certifications in safety as well as many others. Karl was known for... Full story
Danny Harold Spann began his life's journey on December 7, 1950, in Gilmer, Texas. His parents, Harold and Joy Spann, were overjoyed to welcome their firstborn. Soon after, the family moved to Emory, Texas, where Danny's brothers, Tom and Joe, were born. The family moved once more to Athens, Texas, where Danny graduated from high school. In 1970, Danny was drafted into the Vietnam War, elected to join the Air Force, and finished his service in Thailand; receiving an honorable discharge in 1975.... Full story
Billy Jo Macie was born February 12, 1979, In Ogden Utah, and passed away October 12, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bill was 45 years old when he passed. His parents were Peggy Gamino and Stanley Macie. He was the 6th of 8 siblings. His siblings were Penny Thibodeau, Stanley Macie Jr., Kelly Macie (deceased), Lance Macie, Lester Macie, Ben Macie, and Tim Macie. He was a loving father. Bill had three children, Mari Ford, Billie Macie, and Charleigh Macie. Though separated, Bill had a wife named... Full story
Charlotte V. Hart, 91, passed away at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness on June 15, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1934, in Thermopolis, Wyo. No services will be held.... Full story
Bill 'Cody' Smith, 83, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2025, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Bill lived a legendary life. From humble beginnings in Bearcreek, Mont., where he was born on June 28, 1941, Bill rose to rodeo greatness-winning three Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Saddle Bronc Riding World Championships (1969, 1971, and 1973) and qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo thirteen times. His achievements and accolades in the rodeo world are numerous. Bill's impact on the sport of... Full story
Jackie Raye Kant, 72, passed away at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo., on May 25, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1953, in Casper, Wyo. Services will be at a later date.... Full story
Hugh Ivan Baird, 80, passed away the evening June 3, 2025, in Apache Junction, Ariz. He suffered a stroke in October of 2023 and because of his condition, chose to live the rest of his life where it was warm. Hugh was born in Worland, Wyo., on July 11, 1944 to Leon and Vera (Vass) Baird. He grew up on the Baird family ranch on Gooseberry Creek where he attended grade school. Hugh graduated from Worland High School in 1962. He married Margaret Gottfredson in 1964 and from this union, two sons... Full story
Frederick Quale "Rick" Haworth, 59, was born in 1965 in Billings, Mont., to Henry Huntsman Haworth and Marcia Quale Haworth. He was one of five children and, at the age of five, moved with his family to Thermopolis, Wyo., where he was raised. Rick pursued his education at ITT Technical Institute in Phoenix, Ariz., where he earned a Radio and Television Broadcasting degree. His broadcasting career began in Syracuse, N. Y., where he worked with various news and radio stations and eventually... Full story
Rowan James Lackey was born to Joshua Lackey and Abigail Bamford on March 15, 2025, and passed away at Campbell County Hospital in Gillette, Wyo., on May 21, 2025. Even though Rowan only spent a short time with us, he was immensely loved and brought immeasurable joy and happiness to us all. Rowan was a happy baby who absolutely loved his mommy and daddy. Rowan loved to smile at his loved ones blowing raspberries, mom's voice no matter what she was saying and dads "dancing baby" and "super baby".... Full story
Shirley Vance Combs was born in Rosebud, S. D., in 1929 to Thomas and Belle Florence Combs, and was proud to be part Oglala Sioux. She spent her early life in South Dakota and Natrona, Wyo. When she was a child, she found a little church to attend by herself, because she liked their flannelgraph Bible stories. Shirley was responsible for many farm chores and one day when she was riding her horse, she was struck by lightning and knocked off the horse. At age 14 she got a job as an elevator... Full story
Maria Grisham went home with her savior on May 12, 2025. Her family kept very close to her this past year during her failing health. Maria was born in Tettnang, Germany, to Georg and Maria Eisele on January 24, 1932. She married her American sweetheart, Robert Grisham, a soldier in the U.S. Army in 1955 while he was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. When his tour of duty was up in 1958, Maria came with him to America. She received her U.S. citizenship 3 years later. She was a devoted Army wife over the next 25 years. After their retirement,... Full story
Bernice Cable, known to everyone as Hope, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Casper after a long illness. Born to Clyde Brown and Mary Frances Cable on October 6, 1957, in Amarillo, Texas. She moved with her family to Thermopolis in April of 1973. She attended Junior and Senior High School in Thermopolis, where she was a cheerleader in high school. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for BOCES, BHE and Wyoming Arms. She is survived by her son, Quinton James Cable, older sister, Martha Katzenberger, younger brother, and Howard (Carla)...
Marjorie "Marge" Ann Yager, 90, passed away at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness on April 8, 2025. Marge was born on December 27, 1934, in Golden, Colo., to Kusti Franti and Olga Gustafson. During her childhood years, she overcame much adversity due to family tragedy. She graduated from Golden, Colorado High School in 1952 where she was a cheerleader and avid sports enthusiast. Soon after, she married her partner for life, William Byron Yager. She worked in Denver as a nurse, a teachers'... Full story
Carol (Benson) Skerjanec passed away on March, 31 2025, after a long struggle with an illness. To say she fought the good fight is an understatement, and part of that determination came from how she grew up. Carol was born near Thermopolis, Wyo., on Christmas Day, Dec 25th, 1939. She spent her younger years on a homestead and a working sheep ranch near Meeteetse, Wyo. This life as a child sealed her zest for life and drove her toward meeting her goals. She was an accomplished horsewoman and... Full story
Dorsey Mace, 87, of Riverton, Wyo., passed away at his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born on Saturday, October 16, 1937, in Spencer, W. Va., to George Warren and Hallie (Waggoner) Mace. Dorsey grew up in Roane County, W. Va., and graduated from Roane County High School in 1956. He worked his way through college earning his bachelor's degree from Glenville State Teachers College in Glenville, W. Va., now known as Glenville State University, in 1960. On Thursday, April 25, 1957, Dorsey ma... Full story
Joyce Beverly Leafdale, 89, was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Denver, Colo., and was the only child of Art and Marjorie Leafdale. She was very young when her father Art moved them to Lance Creek, Wyo., to work in the oil fields, following the oil boom. The family eventually settled in the tiny town of Thermopolis, Wyo. After graduating from High School, she married a Thermopolis native, Ed Bunch. Their first child, Vickie Ray, was born in Billings, Mon., and their second child, Jeffrey Clay was born... Full story
The extraordinary earthly life of Wilma Jean David began on April 27, 1935, to her parents, Jack and Gertrude (Hammond) David, of Thermopolis, Wyo., and ended on March 21, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was the oldest of five siblings, Glen (Joyce) David, Norma (Durward) Guffey, Naomi (Mike) Liesch, and Thelma (Laverne) Buller. They grew up on their family farm and were raised to walk with the Lord. Wilma was married to James W. Bales, and together they had four children, Robert Bales, Car... Full story
Anita Gertrude "Gert" Weisbeck, 67, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on February 12, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1957, in Buffalo, N. Y., to Konrad and Emma (Niedermeier) Fuchs. Gert grew up in Attica, N. Y., and graduated from Attica High School before earning her Registered Nursing degree from SUNY GCC in Batavia, N. Y. She married the love of her life, Peter Weisbeck, on August 24, 1985, in Varysburg, N. Y. In 2003, they moved west to Thermopolis, Wyo., where she continued her lifelong... Full story
Nancy Jane Clark, 85, was born December 26, 1939, in Sheridan, Wyo. She died February14, 2025, in Thermopolis, Wyo. A Celebration of Life will be held in late spring or summer.... Full story
Cynthia Marie Garbin was born September 29, 1953, and departed February 22, 2025. She was a nurse for over 30 years, she had a calling to help others. Cynthia retired in Nov, 2002. She and her husband Paul moved to Thermopolis in April, 2005. She became active in different aspects of the community. She was a strong supporter of the First and Second Amendments (free speech, freedom of religion and the right to self defense). She believed in Liberty. She was active in the Hot Springs County... Full story
Ellen Maurine Creath Mortimore entered this life May 12, 1935, in Cantril, Iowa, the youngest daughter of Chauncy L. and Bessie (McLeland) Creath. Her siblings said she sang almost before she talked. She was raised and educated in Southeastern Iowa, and attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, where she met her future husband, Clark Mortimore. The first time she met Clark, he said to her, "Did they not tell you when I enter the room you are to stand and salute?" Which she promptly did. On... Full story
Kathy Hobart died peacefully on February 20, in Thermopolis, Wyo., after a period of declining health. Kathy was born on March 7, 1956, in Rapid City, S.D., to John D. (Don) and Margaret Hobart. She was joyfully welcomed by them and by her eight older brothers and sisters. She spent her early years educated at schools for children with special needs in Rapid City, and religious education in the Cathedral parish there. When the family moved to Deerfield, west of Hill City, Kathy moved to the... Full story
