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Margaret (Medley) Mecca was born in Harrison County, Ind., on December 13, 1933, to Toy and Mary Medley. She died peacefully on the evening of Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Hospice of Laramie in Laramie, Wyo. Margaret was one of six siblings, including brothers, Willard, Luke, and Richard Medley, and sisters, Marie Werkmeister and Emma Ryan, all of whom have preceded her in death. In 1939, Margaret's family relocated from Harrison County to Casmalia, Calif. Her father Toy worked for the railroad an...
It is with profound sadness and eternal love that we announce the passing of Michelle Jamie Raymond, who left us peacefully on April 8, 2024, after a short illness. She was known for her love of family and dogs, as well as her generosity, humor, intelligence and adventurous spirit. At age 5, she taught her 3-year-old brother Matt to read. Michelle was born on Oct. 13, 1968, in Duluth, Minn. She grew up in St. Michael, Minn., and Thermopolis, Wyo., before moving in 1985 to the Bay Area in California. Most recently, she lived in Vallejo, Calif.,...
Virginia Rae Brewer, born in Livingston, Mont., peacefully passed surrounded by her loved ones. Throughout her life, which took her to various places, she found her steadfast anchor in Thermopolis, where she resided intermittently since 1957. Virginia's journey was marked by love and companionship. She was married to Torlef Redland and later to Albert Blais, and though life brought its changes, she remained steadfast in her affection. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love....
Thermopolis resident, Landis F. Webber, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Hot Springs Health after a period of declining health. The only child of Vernon and Alberta (Merrill) Webber, Landis was born March 13, 1932, in Los Angeles, Calif. His Aunt Mary Merrill brought him to Thermopolis at the age of three months where he was raised by his aunt and grandparents on Owl Creek. A rancher all of his life, he owned and leased ranches throughout Hot Springs County, only retiring in his...
Stephany Anne Roden passed away suddenly February 11, 2024, at the Billings Clinic Hospital, In Billings, Mont., from complications of her internal organs, she had suffered from Covid nineteen, and her recovery was in progress. Stephany will be mourned and greatly missed by her family, friends, and the people whose lives were touched by her loving kindness and vibrant personality. Stephany's remains were cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Thermo...
Ronald "Ronnie" Neil Richardson passed away in Eagan, Minn., on March 18, 2024, with his beloved wife of 26 years, Dianne, by his side. Ron was born to MaryAnn (Sterkel) and Donald Richardson on October 31, 1950, in Lander, Wyo. He attended school in Pomeroy, Wash., before graduating from Melstone Sr. High in 1969 and then enlisting in the US Marine Corps. After a brief stint in the Marines, Ron served in the US Army for 20 years until his retirement. Ron's love of country and his patriotism...
Peggy Ann Schneider, 79, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 21, 2024 in Dickinson, N. D. She was born in Powell, Wyo., on November 15, 1944, to Forrest "Bud" and Margaret "Marge" (Keller) Wheeler. She was the second of four children. Peggy lived in Powell until she married the love of her life, Philip Schneider on May 25, 1963. After living in San Diego while Phil was in the Navy, they moved to Thermopolis in 1966. She was the proud mother of two sons, Richard and Kevin. Peg...
David Lee Snow, 73, left this earth to join his heavenly Father in paradise on March 12, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1950, to Shirley (Javernick) and George Snow in Canon City, Colo. After high-school, David went into the United States Air Force for a time. After receiving an honorable discharge, he married Collette and had two children, Stephanie Marie and David Wayne. David always had a creative flare, excelling in any artistic endeavor he chose. From painting to woodworking, and...
Linda Louise Coleman passed away on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her family after an eight-year battle with Wegener’s Granulomatosis disease. Linda was born in Caldwell, Idaho, on November 14, 1941, to Harvey and Louise (Kelly) Weeks. Her family moved to Bairoil, Wyo., before settling in Thermopiles, Wyo. Linda attended school in Thermopiles and later attended college at Casper College. During this time, she met and married the father of her three daughters, the late Micky Ford, who later divorced. They moved to Kelso, Wash. Linda worked f...
Mabel Bulman, 73, passed away February 28, 2024, at Hot Springs Health after a period of declining health. One of six children of Clifford and Mabel (Coleman) Murrain, she was born September 17, 1950, in Worland, Wyo. Known as “Dolly”, she lived in the Thermopolis area most of her life. An avid seamstress, she often quilted projects for Christmas and birthday gifts. She enjoyed family history. Her other passion being ceramics, you would find her cleaning and painting pieces that she then gave away to family and friends. Never without a pet, Dol...
Bonita Joan (Blakesley) Crawford, known fondly as "Bonnie Jo", passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, in Lakewood, Colo., at the age of 87. She was born on June 4, 1936, in Conrad, Mont., to Jack and Claudine (Cox) Blakesley. The family moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., when she was a young girl. There she attended the Thermopolis Grade and Middle Schools, and graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1954. In 1960, Bonnie married Robert Johnson, and in 1961 gave birth to a daughter,...
John "Jack" Ernest Spear, 81, of Cape Coral, Fla., passed away on Sunday February 11, 2024. Jack was born in Vernon, Texas, in 1942 and was raised in Elkhart, Kan. He spent his high school years in Thermopolis, Wyo., where he attended Hot Springs County High School – class of 1960. With a full scholarship, Jack graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Tulane University where he was on the varsity swimming team for 4 years. He was proud and honored to serve in the United S...
Jeffrey Michael Jennings, 51, died suddenly February 29, 2024, in Thermopolis. He was a fly fisherman guide....
After a period of declining health, Sherry Dee Wheeler was called home on February 17, 2024. The daughter of Jay and Esther Wollam, Sherry married her high school sweetheart, Danny Wheeler in 1968. They spent the first years of their marriage in Anchorage, Alaska, while he was stationed there in the Army. Here the first of their three daughters was born. After Danny's army service, the couple returned to Wyoming, where they welcomed two more daughters. In addition to her favorite job of being a...
Clyde Brown Cable, Jr., 70, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1954, in Perryton, Texas, to Clyde Brown, Sr. and Mary Frances (Earhart) Cable. After suffering from a tragic gun accident at 2 years old, Clyde was left with only arm. He grew up in Texas and graduated from Cal Farley Boys Ranch in 1972. He worked for the Sheriff's department until he moved to Thermopolis in 1986 to be closer to his mother. In Thermopolis, Clyde met Lea Arnold at...
Stephany Ann Roden passed away suddenly February 11, 2024, in Billings, Mont. Stephany will be missed greatly by her family and friends and people whose lives were touched by her friendly personality and loving kindness. Stephany’s remains have been cremated and the family will schedule a burial and memorial service for her in April 2024. A complete obituary and notice will be published for Stephany before a date prior to her burial. God bless all. We cannot go our way alone for what we send into the lives of others comes back into our o...
David Kent Ramsey, 74, of Carthage, Texas, formerly of Thermopolis Wyo., passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 8, 2024, in Carthage. David was born on February 8, 1950, in Thermopolis to the late Garland Allen and Francis Elizabeth Maple Ramsey. He graduated from Thermopolis High School with the class of 1968. Dave served in the Wyoming National Guard and the United States Army. He married Kathryn Louise Boyer on July 24, 1981, in Thermopolis. Dave worked as a police officer, bus aide for...
Beverly "Bev" Miller, 85, of Peoria, Ariz., died February 3, 2024. Beverly was born on May 22, 1938, in Roundup Mont., to Howard and Carmen Walrath. Bev was raised in Powell, Basin and Worland Wyo. During World War II her father was deployed to the Pacific Theater. The family lived in Powell with her grandmother until Howard returned in 1946. Her family joined the company E.H. Walrath and Sons, a grain and bean elevator company. They built an elevator in Worland, where she spent most of her...
Henry “JR” Bury, Jr. passed away February 5, 2024, in Arlington, Texas, after suffering injuries from a fall resulting in hospitalization where he passed after several weeks. Henry was born June 24, 1949, to Henry and Virginia Bury in Thermopolis, Wyo. He spent his youth in Thermopolis and graduated high school in 1967. After a year of college, he enlisted in the US Army. He fought in the Vietnam War from 1968-1970 where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. Henry returned to Thermopolis where he married Pat Grogan and has a son, Chr...
Jeanne McMillan died on February 3, 2024, of natural causes while receiving care at the Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness Center. Over the past few years, she had three heart attacks and other illnesses that were too much for her to recover from. She was born a twin, Johnny, in Kirby, Wyo., to Martha Branscom. Martha married Joe Roberts on Jan 21, 1950. Joe adopted Johnny and Jeanne in 1950. Jeanne attended school in Thermopolis. She married in 1963, from that union they had three children, Larry,...
Carol Ann Smith passed away at the age of 76 on February 1, 2024, at Hot Springs Health after a period of declining health. She was born in Torrington, Wyo., to Jack and Marie Saultz and was baby sister to Kaye Burnett. They moved to Thermopolis in 1957 and she graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1965. Carol married the love of her life, David Smith in 1973 and they just recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. She was most proud of her two daughters, Jackie and Linsey. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren,...
Bobette Kay (Bobbi) Brown Barrasso died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, following a heroic two-year battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor. She remained optimistic and courageous to the very end. She left the earth looking forward to being with her parents and God in heaven. She leaves behind her daughter Hadley, her husband John and faithful friends far and wide. Bobbi was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on July 20, 1953, to Robert and Jeralyn Brown. She was raised with a love of God, family and...
Earl James Jackson, age 69, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. He was born on April 22, 1954, in Pottsville, Pa., to William Carl, Sr. and Stella (Lazowsky) Jackson. On October 2, 1982, in Riverton, Wyo., he married Gemdelin Scott, who survives. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and a friend of many as a longtime resident of Thermopolis. He was a talented woodworker and craftsman and built furniture that can be found in homes...
William P. Metzler, (Bill), formerly from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 66, in Thermopolis, Wyo., After High School Bill enlisted in the US Navy and served on the ship USS Tripoli. He was Honorably discharged from the US Navy in 1977. In 1989 Bill graduated from Central Wyoming College with an Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Radio Broadcasting. About 20 years ago Bill moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., taking a job at the Holiday Inn, before retirement....
Franklin Scott Skeen passed away on January 15, 2024, at home peacefully in Thermopolis, Wyo., at the age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love as a father, brother and grandfather. Born January 29, 1954, in Basin, Wyo., he was the son of Richard "Dick" and Dorothy (Myers) Skeen. He was a graduate of Powell Senior High School in 1972 and attended Northwest Community College in Powell where he met his future wife Susan Hadley. They were married in October of 1976 and were blessed...
