Obituaries

Apr 21, 2021

Ronda Bessler, 57, of Evanston, Wyoming, formerly of Powell, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 21, 2021.

She was born to Peggy Jean (Muller) Pace and James Wallace Jessen in Worland, Wyoming, on March 29, 1964. She was baptized at the All Soul’s Chapel in Evanston.Ronda did not have an easy life because of her mental illness, but...

Apr 13, 2021

Jeffrey Franklin Anderson

(June 26, 1963 - April 13, 2021)

Jeffrey Franklin Anderson departed from this world on April 13, 2021, at his home amongst family. Jeffrey was born in DeKalb, Illinois, on June 26, 1963, to George and Rita (Gile) Anderson. He was an adored older brother to Steve and Tom. Jeff married the love of his life, Amy (Ackland) Anderson,...

Apr 12, 2021

Carol Ann Weiss, 69, of Mesa, AZ, passed peacefully on April 12, 2021, from complications from a stroke. Carol was born in Mandan, ND on June 23, 1951, to Fred and Leocadia (Lakey Hoffman) Weiss. Carol was raised on the family farm in Center, ND with her 4 siblings: Kenny, Tom, Kathy and Dan. Carol graduated from Center High School...

Apr 9, 2021

Allen Lynn Caraveau, 80, passed away on April 9, 2021. He was born April 22, 1940, in Lovell. After graduating high school in Columbus, Georgia, in 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he was an airplane mechanic. Upon his honorable discharge in 1962, he returned to the family farm in Powell for a few years, and then...

Apr 8, 2021

Darrel James Van Deest was born June 22, 1950 in Waterloo, Iowa to Benjamin Junior and Anna Mae (Beenken) Van Deest.

At a young age, Darrel worked hard and was industrious, saving all the coins he earned in jugs. When he was 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps. After being Honorably Discharged , he was encouraged to attend...

Apr 7, 2021

Michael “Darren” Keller, 56, passed away on April 7, 2021.

He was born on Oct. 30, 1964, to Douglas A. Keller and Patricia (Perry) Keller. Darren lived in Powell and worked as an electrician for Yellowstone Electric. He enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time in the mountains and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 6, 2021

Wayne Becker passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born Jan. 20, 1955, in Powell, to Arthur Becker and Dorthy (Henry) Becker.

He married Sheila Williamson on Sept. 8, 1978, in Reno, Nevada. They lived in Powell. Before he retired, Wayne was an oil field pumper in Elk Basin. He was a member of the Cody Gun Club. He...

Apr 6, 2021

Jesus G. Hernandez of Powell, Wyoming passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 81. After several months of declining health, Jesus died peacefully with his wife, Manuela and their children by his side.

Jesus was born in Powell, Wyoming on December 25,1939. Jesus served in the United States Army in Fort Lewis Washington. While there,...

Apr 3, 2021

Our beloved brother, uncle, and friend John Richard Kleffner, died on April 3, 2021 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center as a result of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome T.E.N.S. We have lost a great man. John was born December 9, 1947 in Portland Oregon the 2nd of 12 children to Leo and Betty Kleffner.

John attended Sacred Heart Grade School,...

Apr 3, 2021

Dad was born in Thermopolis to Mildred and Fred Newell. He grew up all over Wyoming as the family followed his father who worked in construction. He was the third of four children joining Wayne and JoAn and later followed by Martha.

He graduated from Cody High School, his graduating class stayed close his whole life. His pack of friends...

Apr 1, 2021

Janice Meredith Staker Bessler passed away on April 1, 2021 at the Powell Valley Care Center.

Janice was the daughter of Sherman and Cheddie Moncur Staker (Irwin), and was born on April 7, 1934 in Burley, Idaho. She spent her childhood in Burley and attended the Burley Schools. Janice married Raymond John Bessler in Red Lodge, Mt on April 21,...

Mar 27, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and an eternal circle of love that the family of Celia Page Barrus announces her passing. Our “Angel Mother” Page, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Spirit Mountain Hospice, Cody Wyoming. She lived a life centered upon family, faith, and exhibited a forgiving and loving heart

Page was born June 7, 1941...

Mar 23, 2021

Mary passed peacefully in her sleep after years of suffering with crippling arthritis.

She was the oldest of five children born to Robert (Bob) and Helen (Smith)Norris. She was born at home on the Powell flats south of town. She was the oldestof five children and the only girl. A baby girl, Georgianna, was born before Marybut passed in infancy. Two...

Mar 16, 2021

Polly Buchanan, born Elsie Pauline Crocker, went to join our Lord March 16th, 2021. Polly was born to Calvin and Murtis(Prestage) Crocker on January 9th, 1935 in Cullman, Alabama. Polly had two wonderful sons; Al, and Jim Gundersen. Polly was preceded in death by her son Al, husband Don, both her parents and older brother Willie Crocker. Polly is survived...

Mar 14, 2021

Sherry was born June 18, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. She was raised by her Mother Mary Thayer Powell and her Step Father Crawford Powell. Due to her step father’s life long career in the US Air Force the family traveled the United States extensively. They lived in Anchorage Alaska and while stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska was still a...

Mar 8, 2021

Steve Anthony Clawson was living in Powell when he left this earth the night of March 8, 2021. Steve was born in California on Jan. 31, 1969, to Wilber Al and Elaine Clawson. In the early 1980s, the family relocated to Midwest City, Oklahoma, where Steve graduated from Star Spencer High School.

Steve spent much of his life in Oklahoma, working...

Mar 7, 2021

Linda Addison, age 78 peacefully made her journey home on Sunday March 7 2021, surrounded by her children. Linda was the fourth of six children born to Herbert and Velma Carter on December 4, 1942 in Vandalia, IL. When Linda was 5, the family relocated to Laramie, WY, where she remained through her school years. Linda often talked of her...

Mar 7, 2021

Mar 7, 2021

Mary Ellen “Tiny” (Lutz) Collar passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021. She was 93.

Tiny was born in Arnett, OK to Perry and Annie Lutz on July 5, 1927 taking her place among seven brothers and sisters. While attending her freshman year at Arnett High School she met her future husband, Elmer Collar. When he returned from World...

Feb 20, 2021

Daniel 'Dan' Roy DeLeon, 60, passed away at his home on February 20, 2021.

Dan, the son of Daniel and Mary Padilla DeLeon Jr., was born on January 12, 1961, in Powell. He attended school in Powell. He was employed as a plant supervisor at Y-Tex Corp in Cody. Dan's number one priority was his family. He enjoyed working...