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Obituaries: Morrison, Propp

Shirley Jean Green Morrison: December 26, 1945 – September 14, 2021 (age 75) Shirley Green Morrison passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 14 after a courageous battle with... Read more »

09/20/21 5:29 AM

Obituaries: Moore, Bondurant, Ward

Rick “Scrappy” Moore: December 2, 1972 – September 8, 2021 (age 48) Rick Aron “Scrappy” Moore, 48, of Casper, WY passed away on September 8 at his home surrounded by his family after... Read more »

09/14/21 5:01 AM

Obituaries: Eckelberg, Appleby, Edgeworth, Mascarenas, Baier, DeWitt, Konkel

Brett Robert Eckelberg: April 11, 1983 – September 4, 2021 (age 38) Brett Robert Eckleberg, 38, passed away on September 4 in Casper, Wyoming. Brett was born in Casper, Wyoming to parents Kurt... Read more »

09/13/21 5:34 AM

Obituaries: Hammell, Yutzy

Thomas Hammell: August 23, 1961 – September 5, 2021 (age 60) On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Thomas Allen Hammell of Evansville, Wyoming left this life at the age of 60 years. He passed... Read more »

09/10/21 6:31 AM

Obituary: Cleo Lee Van Buskirk

Cleo Lee Van Buskirk June 12, 1941 – September 2, 2021 (age 80) Cleo Van Buskirk died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas.... Read more »

09/08/21 2:02 PM

Obituaries: Holmes, Manning, Sheldon-Fisher, Johnson

Gaylon Lecoy Holmes: 1955 – 2021 Naturalist, educator, continuous learner, and lover of life Gaylon Holmes launched his kayak from the final put-in on August 16. He was a great... Read more »

09/08/21 5:37 AM

Obituaries: Schroeder, Butler, Chesner, Johnson

Ryan Mitchell Schroeder: 1984 – 2021 Ryan Mitchell Schroeder was tragically taken from this Earth far too early in life at the age of 36. He was born and raised... Read more »

09/07/21 4:39 AM

Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on ‘The Wire,’ dead at 54

September, 6, 2021 By MICHAEL R. SISAK and ANDREW DALTON Eds: UPDATES: with Williams currently nominated for his fourth Emmy. With AP Photos. NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Michael K.... Read more »

09/06/21 8:47 PM

Obituaries: Adams, Wollard, Haro, Madden

Edwin A. “Andy” Adams: 1946 – 2021 Andy Adams, 74, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Central Wyoming Hospice. His wife Lynda, of 55 years, was by his side... Read more »

09/03/21 5:05 AM

Obituaries: Peden, Myers, Barnish, Unangst

Cauline Marie Peden: 1974 – 2021 Cauline Marie Peden, 46, of Casper, WY passed from this life on August 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Lonnie Peden. She... Read more »

09/02/21 5:33 AM

Obituaries: Newman-Sparby, Schweda, Sonesen

Debbi Newman-Sparby: 1950 – 2021 Deborah L. Newman-Sparby, AKA “Teacher Debbi” or “Miss Debbi”, died peacefully on August 29, 2021 surrounded by her family. She fought a valiant and courageous... Read more »

09/01/21 5:16 AM

Obituaries: Vega, Aguilar, Schilling, Valentine, Scoffield

Gilbert Vega: 1958 – 2021 Gilbert “Gil” Vega, 63, passed away August 26, 2021 from COVID-19 in Casper, Wyoming at Wyoming Medical Center. Services will be held Friday, Sept. 3,... Read more »

08/31/21 7:25 AM

Actor Ed Asner, TV’s blustery Lou Grant, dies at 91

August 29, 2021 By MARCELA ISAZA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed Asner, the burly and prolific character actor who became a star in middle age as the gruff... Read more »

08/29/21 1:56 PM

Obituaries: Gribble, Long, Forgey, Rea

Brenda Jean Gribble: 1961 – 2021 Brenda Jean Gribble 60, formerly from Jackson, California passed away in Casper, Wyoming on Sunday August 15, 2021 of natural causes. She was born... Read more »

08/26/21 6:42 AM

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80

LONDON (AP) — Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80.

08/24/21 11:07 AM

Obituaries: Cardran Jr., Corson, Shell, Brown, Kellick

William George Cardran Jr.: May 3, 1971 – August 16, 2021 (age 50) Bill was born on May 3, 1971 in Huntington Beach, California and passed August 16, 2021. He moved to Casper,... Read more »

08/24/21 5:21 AM

Obituaries: Trost, Hattermann, Rucker

Jonathan M. Trost: 2001 – 2021 (age 20) Jonathan was a good son who made his parents proud. He loved to work hard and was responsible. He loved to ride dirt bikes and... Read more »

08/19/21 5:41 AM

Obituaries: Davis-Hallums, Jackson, Reid, Wendling, Dunn III

Laurie Ann Davis Hallums: 1976 – 2020 Laurie Davis Hallums was born on May 8, 1976 in Casper, WY, where she attended school and graduated from Kelly Walsh High School.... Read more »

08/18/21 5:14 AM

Obituary: Kathleen Kay St. John (Becher)

Kathleen Kay St. John (Becher) July 16, 1956 – August 10, 2021 (age 65) Kathleen Kay St. John (Becher) passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Wyoming Medical Center in... Read more »

08/17/21 2:15 PM

Obituaries: Adrian, Ernst, Kunckel, King

Susan Adrian: 1958 – 2021 Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Susan Gayle Adrian of Casper passed away far too early on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at 63 years young.... Read more »

08/17/21 5:37 AM

Obituaries: Whittler, Wall, Trimmer, Chernick, Dye

Ian Mark Wittler: 1983 – 2021 Ian Mark Wittler departed our earthly realm Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. He was 38 years young. Ian was born on July 23, 1983 to... Read more »

08/12/21 5:20 AM

Obituaries: Wutsch, Brownell, Heady, Smith

Charles L. Wutsch: 1958 – 2021 Charles Lindbergh Wutsch, 62, of Casper, Wyoming passed away in Aurora, Colorado on July 30, 2021. Charles was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on... Read more »

08/10/21 4:34 AM

Obituary: Thomas Ernest McGeorge

Thomas Ernest McGeorge February 9, 1941 – August 3, 2021 (age 80) Thomas Ernest McGeorge passed away at the age of 80 on August 3, 2021. He was born February... Read more »

08/09/21 4:27 AM

Obituary: Peggy Rae Sauvageau

Peggy Rae Sauvageau October 7, 1934 – July 31, 2021 (age 86) Peggy Ray Sauvageau was born on October 7, 1934 in Manhattan, Kansas to Ted and Velma O’Neill. She... Read more »

08/09/21 4:25 AM

Obituaries: Russell, Morrison, Gray

Beth Marie Russell: 1958 – 2021 Beth Marie Russell left this realm July 25, 2021 after a lengthy battle with health issues. She was 63 years old. Beth was considered... Read more »

08/04/21 11:11 AM

Obituaries: Russell, Williams, Crocher, Blantz II, Hetzman

Mary Eileen Russell: 1938 – 2021 Mary Eileen Russell was born October 4, 1938 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Charles and Ethel Tinker. She passed away on July 22, 2021... Read more »

08/02/21 5:47 AM

ZZ Top legend Dusty Hill dies at age 72

Dusty Hill, the singer and bassist for legendary Texas band ZZ Top, has died. He was 72. The news was confirmed by the group’s longtime rep and posted on the... Read more »

07/28/21 1:17 PM

Obituaries: Mertz, Sehlmeyer, Maxwell, Ake

Mary Alice Mertz: 1941 – 2021 Mary Alice Mertz went to meet Jesus on July 12, 2021. She was reunited with family members as well as her beloved dogs Muffy... Read more »

07/28/21 4:43 AM

Obituary: Simon Peter Marshall

Simon Peter Marshall: August 4, 1971 – June 2021 Simon Peter Marshall left this world too soon, but during the time he spent here, he left his own unique mark.... Read more »

07/26/21 7:10 AM

Obituaries: Koschene, Smith, Carpenter, Harford

Raymond Nathan Koschene: 1946 – 2021 Raymond was born and raised in Casper, WY. He was a master sheet metal worker and work took him to Las Vegas in 1990.... Read more »

07/22/21 11:17 AM

Obituaries: Olson Sr., King, Eickhoff, Kitts, Roessing

Douglas Leroy Olson, Sr.: 1955 – 2021 It is with great sorrow to announce that Douglas Leroy Olson, Sr., passed away July 16 in Casper Wyoming in a care center... Read more »

07/20/21 5:27 AM

Obituaries: Pittser, Walker, Davenport

Joyce Marie Pittser: 1951 – 2021 Joyce Marie Pittser was born August 29, 1951 in Casper, Wyoming to Robert R. Burkhart and Betty Ann Burkhart (Livingston). She was the youngest... Read more »

07/19/21 5:47 AM

Obituaries: Hinton, Bjornsrud, Costalez

David J. Hinton: July 15, 1950 – July 12, 2021 (age 70) David (Dave) J Hinton, Casper WY, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021. David was born July 15,... Read more »

07/16/21 5:31 AM

Obituaries: Satterfield, Drafahl, Tuck

Michael Perry Satterfield: 1957 – 2021 Michael Perry Satterfield, 63, died July 5, 2021. He was born July 17, 1957 to Joy (Clifford) Mascarenas and Vance (Jane) Satterfield. Mike graduated... Read more »

07/15/21 7:55 AM

Obituaries: Lynch, Gednalske, Martin, Putnam

Robert J. Lynch: April 26, 1952 – July 11, 2021 (age 69) Robert James “Ranger Bob” Lynch, 69, of Casper, WY passed away July 11, 2021 in Casper. He was born April 26,... Read more »

07/14/21 5:38 AM

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Obituaries: Moore, Bondurant, Ward

Obituaries: Eckelberg, Appleby, Edgeworth, Mascarenas, Baier, DeWitt, Konkel

Obituaries: Hammell, Yutzy

Obituary: Cleo Lee Van Buskirk

Obituaries: Holmes, Manning, Sheldon-Fisher, Johnson

Obituaries: Schroeder, Butler, Chesner, Johnson

Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on ‘The Wire,’ dead at 54

Obituaries: Adams, Wollard, Haro, Madden

Obituaries: Peden, Myers, Barnish, Unangst

Obituaries: Newman-Sparby, Schweda, Sonesen

Obituaries: Vega, Aguilar, Schilling, Valentine, Scoffield

Actor Ed Asner, TV’s blustery Lou Grant, dies at 91

Obituaries: Gribble, Long, Forgey, Rea

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80

Obituaries: Cardran Jr., Corson, Shell, Brown, Kellick

Obituaries: Trost, Hattermann, Rucker

Obituaries: Davis-Hallums, Jackson, Reid, Wendling, Dunn III

Obituary: Kathleen Kay St. John (Becher)

Obituaries: Adrian, Ernst, Kunckel, King

Obituaries: Whittler, Wall, Trimmer, Chernick, Dye

Obituaries: Wutsch, Brownell, Heady, Smith

Obituary: Thomas Ernest McGeorge

Obituary: Peggy Rae Sauvageau

Obituaries: Russell, Morrison, Gray

Obituaries: Russell, Williams, Crocher, Blantz II, Hetzman

ZZ Top legend Dusty Hill dies at age 72

Obituaries: Mertz, Sehlmeyer, Maxwell, Ake

Obituary: Simon Peter Marshall

Obituaries: Koschene, Smith, Carpenter, Harford

Obituaries: Olson Sr., King, Eickhoff, Kitts, Roessing

Obituaries: Pittser, Walker, Davenport

Obituaries: Hinton, Bjornsrud, Costalez

Obituaries: Satterfield, Drafahl, Tuck

Obituaries: Lynch, Gednalske, Martin, Putnam

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