Obituaries

Nov 17, 2016

Jerry has left the building. Jerry Dean Summers, aka, "Griz", born 12/25/55 has left this planet Earth for a new adventure. He passed 11/17/16 of congestive heart failure/respiratory distress.  Son, brother, father, and grandfather, friend to so many, his absence is unreal. No more political debates, no more jokes and quips. He was gregarious, had lifelong friends, from high school through...

Nov 15, 2016

Lawrence S. Meeker, 82, died Nov. 15, 2016, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody. The funeral will be held at the Lovell Bible Church on Monday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. A full obituary will follow.

Nov 15, 2016

Adele Elizabeth Doughty of Powell died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery in Powell. Thompson Funeral Home is handling arrangements, and condolences may be sent online at www.thompsonfuneral.net or to P.O. Box 807, Powell, WY 82435.

Nov 3, 2016

GREGG ROSS BENNETT (December 26, 1954 – November 3, 2016) Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Son and Papa Gregg Ross Bennett passed away peacefully at his home November 3, 2016 at the age of 61. Gregg was born December 26th, 1954 in Worland, Wyoming to Wayne L. and M. Lucille (Decker) Bennett. Gregg enjoyed his childhood and elementary school years in...

Oct 31, 2016

Ernie Reissig (Jan. 16, 1925 - Oct. 31, 2016) Ernie Reissig of Powell died Oct. 31, 2016, at St. John's Lutheran Ministries in Billings. He was 91. Ernie was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Russell, Kansas, to George Reissig and Christine Dumler Reissig. He attended high school in Russell, and later attended college at Fort Hays State University. Ernie married...

Oct 17, 2016

Rodney Leigh Payne (July 6, 1927 – October 17, 2016 ) Rodney Leigh Payne, 89, passed away in Powell, Wyoming surrounded by family. Rod was the husband of Jackie M. (Casey) (Christensen) Payne with whom he shared 37 years of marriage and a wonderful blended family. Rod was born on July 6, 1927, in LaJunta, Colorado to Harry L. and...

Oct 17, 2016

Dorothy May Gibson Hedrick was born on June 23, 1918, in the county of Johnsonville, Illinois. She was born to Harry R. Gibson and Lucy I. Williamson Gibson. Dorothy grew up in the town of Mount Erie, Illinois. Her parents owned a small restaurant/gas station which she worked at most of her growing up years. She met Wesley W. Hedrick...

Oct 16, 2016

Reverend Donald J. Bleak Reverend Donald J. “Don” Bleak, 62, passed away at the Powell Valley Health Care Center on October 16, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Don was born in Thermopolis, WY on May 26, 1954 to Bonnie and Newt Bleak. Don was raised with his 3 sisters and brother on the family property in Wind River Canyon. Don...

Oct 1, 2016

Ernest L. Reynolds (July 29, 1952 - Oct. 1, 2016) Ernest L. Reynolds, 64, of Powell, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody. He was born July 29, 1952, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Dwayne (Rusty) Reynolds and Alma (Beadle). He graduated from Tioga High School and attended Wahpaton State School of Science. Ernie trained to go...

Sep 30, 2016

Ronald Lloyd Ohman, fondly known as “Doc” by his patients and friends, passed away suddenly in his home in his favorite chair. Ron was born October 20, 1939 in Bertha, Minnesota to Mildred (Thorpe) and Lloyd Ohman. “Ronnie”, as he was known in his younger years grew up in Deer Creek, Minnesota. During his youth, Ron was active in sports...

Sep 30, 2016

E. Jeannette Smith (May 3, 1923 - Sept. 30, 2016) On Sept. 30, 2016, E. Jeannette Smith died in the Powell Valley Care Center following several years of declining health.  She was 93. Jeannette was born on a farm 4 miles east  of Windsor, Colorado, on May 3, 1923.  She was the fourth of five children born to Harrison Valentine...

Sep 28, 2016

Kay Joann Meeker, 78, passed away Sept. 28, 2016, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, Wyo. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Oct. 1, at Lovell Bible Church, Lovell, Wyo. Thompson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Sep 23, 2016

Harold Winters (94) departed this earthly life September 23 after lengthy illnesses and many hospital stays. He passed away peacefully at his home in Burlington, WY. Most of his children had been able to visit with him that day. His funeral will be held October 8 at 10:00 am at the LDS church in Burlington. Interment will be at the...

Sep 18, 2016

T. Clay Davis Terence Clay Davis, 75, of Powell, said he just drove that old truck hard and plumb wore it out! So he parked it Sunday morning, September 18, 2016, and went home to be with his Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. Clay was born in Lovell, Big Horn County, Wyoming, April 28, 1941, to Franklin Edward and...

Sep 18, 2016

Dr. W.R. (Bob) Fordham left this earth and joined Jesus, family and friends in heaven, Sept. 18, 2016, at Powell Valley Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years young, born at his Grandmother’s house in Hollyrood, Kansas, on May 16, 1924. His parents were Fay and Lucille Fordham. Bob’s best friend set him up on...

Sep 15, 2016

Sep 15, 2016

Geri Prell June 22,1951 - Sept 15,2016 Geri Prell crossed her bridge to join her parents Jack and Rose, sisters Karen, Toni, Tomi and Teresa on September 15, 2016 at Spirit Mountain Hospice House. Geri was born June 22, 1951 to Jack and Rose (Norton) Stahn.  She graduated from Powell High School and attended Northwest College. Geri had two children, Vicki...

Sep 11, 2016

Rolando 'Ron" Rios (August 13, 1956-September 11, 2016) Rolando "Ron" Rios, 60, of Powell, died September 11, 2016 at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody surrounded by his loving family, cremation has taken place. Private family memorial services were held on September14, 2016. Ron was born August 13, 1956,in McAllen, Texas to Raul Rios and Miinerva G. Rios. He spent...

Sep 10, 2016

Obituary for Shirley Anne Fales Shirley Anne Fales, age 74, passed on peacefully in her sleep early September 10, 2016. She will be greatly missed by many including friends, those at the Powell Valley Care Center who cared for her, and those with whom she worked at the Powell Memorial Hospital cafeteria for 30 years. She was born on September...

Sep 9, 2016

Jay Robertson Partridge, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 9, 2016 after a short illness. Jay was born in Cowley, WY on February 8, 1923 to Mark and Alverda Partridge. He attended school in Cowley and went on to achieve a Master’s degree from...