Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

On March 22, 2024, Samuel C Woods Jr. (Sam) died in Powell, Wyoming of cancer. He was 65 years old.

Sam was born on Feb. 7, 1959, in St. Helena, California. Sam spent several years working as a pressman for newspapers at “The Times Herald” in Vallejo California and “The Napa Valley Register” in Napa, California. He was also quite the...

Mar 15, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

Alyce Marie Hardee Hopkin peacefully entered heaven on March 13, 2024. She passed with family by her side and under the watchful care of dedicated angels at the Powell Valley Care Center. Alyce was 94 years old. A viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral following at 11:00 at the Church of Jesus...

Mar 10, 2024

A man of few words, but a heart full of love. Harley Wayne Wassink, 79, of Powell, Wyoming, passed away March 10th, 2024 with his family by his side. 

Harley (Wayne) was born in Baker, Montana June 3rd 1944 to Harley and Esther Wassink. He was the oldest of of four siblings. In 1963, he volunteered for active duty in the...

Feb 28, 2024

Kenneth Lee Denney 71 passed away in the comfort of his own home in Clark, February 28, 2024.  Kenny was born on February 14, 1953 in Powell, Wy to David and Elmarie (Badura) Denney as the third of six children. He graduated from Belfry High School in 1971. He attended Northwest College for a couple semesters but his heart called...

Feb 28, 2024

Daniel Baird Bennion, a longtime resident of Powell, died from an unexpected and advanced pancreatic cancer in his home on Feb. 28, 2024. He was 72. 

Dan was born in Powell Hospital on Dec. 23, 1951, to Wayne Harvey and Reva (Baird) Bennion as the third of five children. He was raised in Cowley and became close with his siblings and...

Feb 25, 2024

Joshua Nardini, born on February 22, 1976, in Northridge, CA, bid farewell to this world on February 25, 2024, in Powell, WY. He graduated from Quartz Hill High School and held an Associate's degree in Radiology.In his leisure time, Joshua found solace in camping, enjoying the great outdoors and creating unforgettable memories under the open sky. His passion for nature...

Feb 24, 2024

Bobbie Cloninger entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2024, at her home in Powell, WY. Barbara Ann was born to Carl and Hazel (DeVoss) Burgener on December 10, 1941, in Powell, WY. She was the 4th of five children. She attended Powell schools and graduated in 1960. She then went on to college at Colorado Women’s College, before starting her...

Feb 19, 2024

On February 19, 2024  Shirley Mae Cox, 98,  passed away peacefully at the Powell Valley Care Center where she had been a resident for only one week.  While so many of her relatives and precious good friends have passed before her, she leaves behind numerous family members, friends and acquaintances, all who admire what she brought to this world.

 

Shirley was born to...

Feb 13, 2024

Frances Nadene Kerbs, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024 loved greatly by her family and friends.

Nadene was born on July 24, 1930, in Coalmont, Colorado, to Pete and Lois (Spud) Chedsey. She spent her formative years on the Chedsey ranch in Coalmont and graduated from Walden High School in 1948. On September 5th, 1948, she married Carl...

Feb 1, 2024

Robert S. Ruzick, 82, of Powell, Wyoming sadly left us on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  He was born on December 3, 1941 to Bob and Helen Ruzick. After proudly serving his country in the US Air Force in Korea, he married Sally Kremer on Sept 24, 1967.  His passions were fishing and cheering on the Denver Broncos.   After retiring...

Jan 31, 2024

Amos Scott Vredenburg 1-23-1923 – 1-31-2024

Amos had a joyful celebration of his 101st birthday January 23, became ill immediately after and died January 31 at Spirit Mountain Hospice. When a person lives that long and remembers in detail most of his experiences, that’s profound. Those of us lucky enough to have known him benefited from his experience and wisdom.

He was the...

Jan 30, 2024

Stephen Oliver Strickland, affectionately known as Steve passed away peacefully at his home in Powell Wyoming, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with a terminal illness. He was born on September 30, 1959, in Mount Olive, North Carolina, to Ruby and George Strickland.

Steve led an incredible life filled with dedication, hard work, and an unwavering love for...

Jan 25, 2024

Teala Laree Wilson, age 36, of Santa Ana, California passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024.A memorial service for Teala will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. A funeral mass will occur Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Bennett Creek Church, 11 Road 8Wc,...

Jan 24, 2024

Eldie “Wade” Williams, Sr. was born June 10, 1946 and passed away January 24, 2024. Wade was born to Jack and Dolly Williams in Rich Hill, Missouri. They moved around until settling down in Wyoming, where he met the love of his life Alnetta Jolene Williams. He joined the Army National Guard, then was drafted into the US Army where...

Jan 17, 2024

LaMoine William (Boomer) Busboom, of Cody, left this earthly life on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at the age of 79 at Powell Valley Healthcare surrounded by loved ones. He was born on Jan. 21, 1944 to Glen and Helen (Brown) Busboom in Hastings, Nebraska.

Growing up on a farm in the Doniphan area, he attended Rosedale grade school, then Hastings High...

Jan 16, 2024

Monte Boyd Crichton was born March 12, 1977 in Newcastle, Wyoming. He passed away suddenly at his home in Powell, Wyoming, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. He was 46.

Monte lived in Osage, Wyoming when he was a young boy. He went to several schools while he was growing up, including in Newcastle, Rawlins and Saratoga, Wyoming.

He graduated high school from...

Jan 12, 2024

Lou Ann Traugott Carmon passed away on January 12, 2024 at the North Big Hospital in Lovell, Wyoming. She was born on April 13,1936 in Orlando, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dorothy and Alvin Traugott.

Lou Ann moved to Powell with her family in 1943 and graduated from Powell High School in 1954.

She married David W. Carmon on February 24,...

Jan 10, 2024

Patsy Ruth Garner passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 27, 1936, in Porum, Oklahoma to Nathaniel and Ruth Spears, Patsy was a pillar of strength and eternal love for all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose nurturing...

Jan 10, 2024

Selma (Meinhardt) Pittman Kary 100, went to her heavenly home on January 10th , 2024.

Sammie was born in Lovell, Wyoming to Carl and Anna (Ungefug) Meinhardt on March 10th, 1923. Sammie was one of ten children - seven girls and three boys.

Sam was a life long member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Sammie had many hobbies, including gardening...