Obituaries

Apr 7, 2018

Larry William Paulsen, of Powell, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Powell Valley Healthcare. He was 76. Larry was born June 7, 1941, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Rose Klug and Harry Bennett Paulsen. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Minnesota. Larry married Lynn Marie Rempfer (Glover) on March 17, 1984, in...

Apr 3, 2018

Gary Lee Shepherd, 69, of Powell, Wyoming, passed April 3, 2018 at the Spirit Mountain Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary leaves his loving wife Phyllis, his daughters Cheryl (Ridha) and Jaclyn (Dave), his stepson Rocky (Holland) and his three grandchildren Sydney, Quentin and Nadine. He is survived by his brothers Jim (Ginger), John (Sandy), Dennis (Lisa),...

Apr 2, 2018

Mar 26, 2018

Charlotte Spargur (May 13, 1931 - March 26, 2018) God took a gentle soul home peacefully from this earth on March 26, 2018, when Charlotte Spargur, 86, died at Powell Valley Hospital.  Charlotte was born May 13, 1931, in Otto, Wyoming, to George H. Klaus and Ellen (Peterson) Klaus. She was the seventh of eight children. Her early schooling...

Mar 23, 2018

Evelyn J. Blasdell (Nov. 23, 1935 - March 23, 2018) Evelyn J. Blasdell of Powell died Friday, March 23, 2018, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody. She was 82. Evelyn was born Nov. 23, 1935, in Porterville, California, to May (Gilson) and Benjamin Overman. She worked as an in-home health care provider. Evelyn loved the outdoors, camping and gardening....

Mar 23, 2018

Donald C. Phay (April 13, 1928 - March 22, 2018) One of the nicest guys in the world left us on March 22, 2018. Donald C. Phay passed away at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody, from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 89. Don was born in Fairview, Montana, on April 13, 1928, to John (Jack) Phay and...

Mar 23, 2018

Barbara Irene Smalley, 93 of Powell, Wyo. Joined her Husband in Eternity early

Friday, March 23, 2018, at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell, Wyo.

She was born aug. 29, 1924, in Xenia, Ohio to Thomas and Helen McClelland.

In her early life, she helped her father by working at his gas station in Xenia.

She graduated from Xenia...

Mar 21, 2018

Grant Rodger Martin 76, passed away March 21, 2018 at his home in Powell, Wy.

At his request, cremation has taken place and no services are planed at this time.

Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

The family has requested that Condolences be sent to them online at

www.thompsonfuneral.net. or to P.O. Box 807, Powell WY 82435

Mar 18, 2018

Dick D. Lowry (July 9, 1944 - March 18, 2018) Dick D. Lowry of Powell died Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Billings, Montana. He was 73. He was born July 9, 1944, in Cody, to C.W. and Vera S. Lowry. Dick married Barbara Cobb-Lowry on Nov. 4, 1972, in Powell, where they made their home. Dick was a truck...

Mar 13, 2018

Larry Brewer (70), husband, father, grandpa, and very special friend of many, passed away on March 13, 2018. Larry was born in Gainesville Mo. to Jack and Ruth Brewer who brought their family of six to Powell when Larry was 5 years old. Larry attended Powell Schools and graduated from PHS.

On June 13, 1972, Larry married his wife of...

Mar 11, 2018

Harlan Laurence Meredith (Sept. 3, 1926 - March 11, 2018) Harlan Meredith was born to Herbert Russell Meredith and Alice Meredith, he had one other brother.  Harlan joined the Navy and served from 1944-1947. After the service he went to college and studied mechanical engineering. While in college, he met and then married Jean Judisch. They were blessed with...

Mar 9, 2018

William D. Yunger (Aug. 17, 1946 - March 9, 2018) William D. Yunger of Powell, Wyoming, died at his home on March 9, 2018. He was 71. William was born on Aug. 17, 1946, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to James and Agnes M. (Trepesowsky) Yunger. He graduated from South River High School in New Jersey. William served as...

Mar 6, 2018

Charles R Miller 92, passed away March 6, 2018. no services are planed at this time.

Feb 25, 2018

Phyllis Marie Miller (Aug. 15, 1932 - Feb. 25, 2018) Phyllis Marie Miller, 85, died Feb. 25, 2018, in Powell. She was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Gladys Wilder and Archie Cantwell.   She married J. Allan Miller on Feb. 25, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio. The couple lived in Cleveland; Santa Monica, California; Helena, Montana; Minot,...

Feb 24, 2018

Shirley Jean Emmett (Jan. 12, 1947 - Feb. 24, 2018) Shirley Jean Emmett of Powell died Feb. 24, 2018, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody. She was 71. Shirley was born Jan. 12, 1947, in Lovell, to Rebbecca Winterholler and Richard Snuffer. She was a graduate of Lovell High School and attended Billings Business College. She lived in Lovell,...

Feb 22, 2018

An obituary will follow

Feb 20, 2018

Nina Jeane Beard-Pearl 80, passed away February 20, 2018 at her home in Powell, Wy.

At her request, cremation has taken place and no services are planed at this time.

Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

The family has requested that Condolences be sent to them online at

www.thompsonfuneral.net. or to P.O. Box 807, Powell WY 82435

Feb 20, 2018

Colette D. Gimmeson, 95 passed away February 20, 2018. At the Powell Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday February 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Union Presbyterian church in Powell. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery. The family has requested that Condolences be sent to them online at www.thompsonfuneral.net. or to P.O. Box 807, Powell WY...

Feb 19, 2018

Raymond Paul Fetzer, Jr. of Powell died Feb. 19, 2018. He was 70.

A full obituary will follow.

A celebration of life will be held on June 16, with the location to be announced at a later date.

Thompson Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be sent to them at www.thompsonfuneral.netor P.O. Box 807, Powell, WY 82435.

Feb 15, 2018