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Matthew Scott Cooper
Dec 21, 2023
Matthew Scott Cooper passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home in Powell. He was born February 19, 1989, in Powell, WY to Chris Cooper and Melissa Ehrmantraut. Matt was in a hurry to get here and was born in the Powell ER six minutes after his parents arrived. Matt went to school at Southside Elementary, Powell...
Anna Maria Kawano
Dec 20, 2023
Anna Maria Kawano, passed away on December 20,2023, at the age of 44 in Billings Montana.She was born on May 8, 1979, in Kaycee, Wyoming.Anna Maria leaves behind a loving family and numerous friends who will cherish her memory. She is survived by her husband Douglas and their children Makoto, Benjiyo, Sakura, Kohana, Yuriana and her step-children Charles Kawano...
RoseAnn Florence Jenkins
Dec 17, 2023
Rose Ann Florence Jenkins passed away at midnight on December 17, 2023, in Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, Montana with her husband, daughter, and two sisters by her side. Rose was born July 24, 1945, to Severin Spiczka and Esther (Hudson) Spiczka in St. Paul, Minnesota and was the oldest of four sisters. She met and married her wonderful husband...
Beata Wamhoff
Dec 13, 2023
Beata Esther Wamhoff, a humble and faithful servant of the Lord, passed peacefully at the age of 103 into the presence of her Savior on December 13th, 2023.
The first born of German immigrants, she was born on November 28th, 1920, at the beginning of the Roaring Twenties in Lovell. She grew up during the Great Depression, moving from Wyoming...
Dwayne Richard Just
Dec 13, 2023
Dwayne Richard Just passed away Dec. 13, 2023 in Powell, Wyoming. He was born Dec. 28, 1941 to Richard Clayton Just and Bernice Just in Madelia, Minnesota.
He attended one year of college and beautician school, and worked as an iron worker, living in Mankato, Minnesota until 1978. He was married there on Nov. 23, 1968 to Sharon Walters. They...
Sharma Gilcrist
Dec 12, 2023
Sharma Henrichs Gilcrist
August 19, 1948—December 12, 2023
Sharma was born August 19, 1948 in Powell, WY. She was the youngest of three children born to Caroll and Vida (Martin) Henrichs.
After a few years in the Powell Flat, the family moved to an acreage in Napa, Idaho. There she found her love of all animals, especially horses. The family...
Ty Emmett Berning
Dec 10, 2023
Ty Emmett Berning, or just “Emmett” when he was in trouble--which was often--decided Heaven was a better place to be on December 10, 2023, in Powell, Wyoming. He probably thought the rivers run deep with ice cold Coors, as one friend wished for him. Another friend said he is probably selling someone a tailgate right now up there. Or maybe...
Juanita (Nita) Marie Smith (Beasley) (Moore)
Dec 6, 2023
Juanita (Nita) Marie Smith (Beasley) (Moore)
Nita was born in a log cabin near the confluence of Bennett creek and Little Rocky creek in Clark, Wyoming on a cold winter day, February 8, 1933. She was the sixth sibling and first girl born to Bessie and Jess Smith. Preceding her were Vern, Jim, Terry, Darrel, Bruce and Harley, all...
Billie Louise Walker
Dec 4, 2023
Billie Louise “Farmer” Walker
Daughter of Owen Farmer and Merle Jones, Billie was born in Byron Wyoming, August 4th of 1929, She passed and made her way to heaven in Billings Montana on December 4th 2023.
Billie married Richard Walker on September 5th 1947, and started their family of 6 children,
She was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday...
Rodney James Wirth
Nov 15, 2023
RODNEY J. WIRTH
November 15, 2023
Graveside funeral services for Rodney Wirth, 81 year old Buffalo resident who passed away suddenly Wednesday, at his home in Buffalo, will be held Friday November 24th at 11:00 a.m. in the Byron Wyoming Cemetery with Bishop Ed Riding officiating. Donations in Rodney’s memory may be made to the Bread of Life Food Pantry...
Marilyn Harder
Nov 13, 2023
Marilyn Jane Harder died November 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at home in Powell, Wyoming. Marilyn was born November 19, 1936 to Calvin and Allegra Prang in Oakland, CA. She was predeceased by her parents and older brother James, and is survived by her younger brother Ronald. Marilyn and Robert Harder were married in Oakland, CA in 1962. They...
Joyce "Joy" Atkinson
Nov 11, 2023
Joyce (Joy) was known for her love of fishing, outdoors, and her family. Her happiest moments were on the water with her husband, children, and dog. She loved to travel and experience new adventures. The weekend meant she was outdoors, enjoying everything life had to offer. There wasn’t a better name for Joy as that is what she brought into...
Dennis Wagner
Nov 11, 2023
Denny was born to Dennis and Betty (O’Brien) Wagner on Sept. 30, 1963, in Menominee, Michigan. Growing up, he attended various schools throughout Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. In 1977, the family moved overseas where he finished high school and graduated from The American School of Aberdeen, Scotland. They moved back to Wyoming in 1982, where Denny lived the rest of...
Joe A Ramirez
Nov 11, 2023
Joe A. Ramirez Jr., a beloved member of the Powell community, passed away on Saturday, November 11th, in Lovell, Wyoming. He was born February 4th, 1939, in Powell, Wyoming, to Jose Amarante Ramirez Jr. and Seniada Garcia Ramirez.
Joe's life was marked by an unwavering commitment to family, a passion for sports, and a lifetime of dedicated work. His early...
Ronald Loo Ellis
Nov 10, 2023
Ronald was born Jan. 4, 1943 in Saratoga, Wyoming, to Iva Belle Kanavel and Marion Gene Ellis. He was raised in Thermopolis, Wyoming at Owl Creek and attended school in Thermopolis.
When he was 16 he asked his stepfather Joe Walker for a car, and Joe told him, “If you want a car you have to go on the sheep shearing...
David Yates
Nov 10, 2023
David Lynn Yates, 52, of Powell WY, passed away peacefully in his home after a long hard battle, November 10*, 2023. David was born April 14", 1971 in Shreveport Louisiana to the proud parents of Willie Bruce and Brenda Sue Yates.
From a young age David knew everyone on the block and everyone loved him just as they did...
Kenneth Gilbert
Nov 5, 2023
Kenneth Gilbert
Greybull – Kenny “Okie” Gilbert, 89, passed November 5, 2023, at Three Rivers Health Hospital. He was born January 2, 1934, in Coweta, Oklahoma, the son of Elzie Gilbert and Fanny (Jackson) Gilbert.
The Gilbert family moved from Oklahoma to Greybull in 1952. Kenny returned to Coweta, Oklahoma in 1956 to work at his older...
Octavio Alaniz
Oct 15, 2023
Octavio Alaniz has passed away recently at the age of 88. Services will be held October 17th at Thompson Funeral Home begining at 5:30 pm
Nancy Jeanne Holm
Oct 14, 2023
Nancy Jeanne Reed Holm passed away peacefully in her bed, in the presence of her loving husband of 53 years, daughter and son-in-law after a long-fought battle with cancer on the evening of October 14, 2023.
Nancy was born in Greybull, Wyoming on August 23, 1949, to George and Hellen Reed. She was the second of five children. At the...
Carole Beckmann
Oct 12, 2023
Carole Beckmann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 78. Carole's life was marked by love, compassion, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life. Her memory will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
Carole was born on August 24, 1945, to Earl and Helen Linger. Carole...