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Tim Dean Murray

Tim Dean Murray

Aug 16, 2025

"What a nice guy." "Such a pleasure to talk to." "Such a gentleman," with so many great stories. My dad, Tim Murray, left a lasting legacy in Powell and through our two businesses, which remain to this day. People still ask for him in our eatery, and it is sad to know he is no longer there.

Tim D. Murray was...

Wayne Nielsen

Wayne Nielsen

Aug 13, 2025

Wayne A. Nielsen passed away peacefully at his home on August 13 , 2025.

Wayne was born in Powell on October 10, 1951, to Robert and Anna Nielsen. Wayne attended school in Powell and graduated from Powell Senior High School in 1970. He was fondly referred to by his high school friends as “Squirrel”.

 Wayne was proceeded in death by his parents....

Lela Edna Elwood

Lela Edna Elwood

Aug 11, 2025

Mom was born in Powell to Leo and Clara Webber on September 23, 1933. She had two older sisters, Betty and Shirley, and a younger brother, Bob. Mom was raised in Powell and attended Powell schools.

In October of 1950 she married Lynn Elwood, and together they raised my two brothers, Gary and Ron, and me, Sheri. Dad was the love...

William Eugene Dixon

William Eugene Dixon

Aug 9, 2025

William Eugene Dixon, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Byron, Wyoming. Born on September 17, 1957, in Hebron, Nebraska, Bill led a life that touched many and left an indelible mark on those who knew him.

Throughout his career, Bill dedicated himself to various roles, from working...

Christie Lee Allison

Christie Lee Allison

Aug 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Christie L. Allison, who left us on August 6, 2025, at the Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody following a tragic accident at her home in Powell, WY. Christie was 70 years old, having celebrated her birthday just weeks before. She was born on July 23, 1955,...

Sue Eversole

Sue Eversole

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Susan Eversole, lovingly known as Suzie, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Powell, Wyoming. She was born on September 29, 1936, in Lovell, Wyoming, and grew up in Cody, where she spent her childhood helping on the family farm and making cherished memories with her horse, Pepsy Cola.

Suzie's journey took a delightful turn when she met her...

Gary Niles Goldsmith

Gary Niles Goldsmith

Jul 18, 2025

Gary Niles Goldsmith of Powell, WY passed away at home July 18th, 2025. Gary was born February 14th, 1945 in Waukegan, IL to Theodore (Ted) Goldsmith and Ruth Niemi.

He graduated from John Muir High School, Pasadena, CA, and went on to serve two years (1963-1965) in the United States Marine Corps. Following an honorable discharge, Gary went on to graduate...

Dorman Elmer Land

Dorman Elmer Land

Jul 15, 2025

Dorman Elmer Land, 82, of Powell, Wyoming, peacefully entered eternity on July 15, 2025, at his home on the Willood, surrounded by his family and friends, after courageously walking the pathway of Parkinson’s. Born on July 2, 1943, to Loyd and Laurena Land at the original homestead house, Dorm lived a life marked by adventure, service, and faith, touching the...

Janet Louise Kopriva

Janet Louise Kopriva

Jul 2, 2025

Janet Louise Kopriva, passed away on July 2, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on April 13, 1928, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Homer Elarth and Ruth (Chapin) Elarth

Janet's professional journey began after her education at the University of Wyoming, where she honed her skills and knowledge that would later serve her in her role as the owner of Kopriva...

Judith “Judy” Colleen Wambeke

Judith “Judy” Colleen Wambeke

Jul 2, 2025

Judith “Judy” Colleen Wambeke, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on April 1, 1942, in Casper, Wyoming. She passed away peacefully at her home in Deaver, Wyoming, July 2,2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and community spirit.

As a devoted housewife, Judy dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and...

Barbara Jasper

Barbara Jasper

Jul 1, 2025

Barbara May Jasper died on July 1st, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born in Long Beach, California, May 20,1926, the only child of Fred and Katherine Wilbert.

As a child she loved music and learned to play piano. She even joined her cousin, Andy Williams, for a concert. By 16 she was sneaking into the Coconut Grove in...

Edna Cooke

Edna Cooke

Jun 28, 2025

Edna Josephine Tomerlin Cobb Cooke, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong pillar of strength and love, passed away in her home at the age of 99, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Arkansas, Edna Josephine Tomerlin was the sixth of eight children. At the age of one, her family moved to Oregon. 

In 1943, at the age of 17, Edna fell...

Cordelia Hoffmann

Cordelia Hoffmann

Jun 28, 2025

Cordelia Hoffmann

Cordelia “Dee” (Coltvet) Hoffmann was born in North Dakota on January 16, 1942, the fifth of six children in a Norwegian Lutheran household where faith was firm, money was tight, and education was taken very seriously (as were lutefisk dinners, unfortunately). Raised by a country minister and a traditional mother, Dee learned early the importance of a solid faith...

Larry Daniel Zeitner

Larry Daniel Zeitner

Jun 23, 2025

Larry Daniel Zeitner

January 26, 1939-June 23, 2025

Larry Daniel Zeitner, 86, of Burlington, Wyoming, passed away at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody on June 23, 2025. He was the son of Arthur and Helen Lucille Allshouse Zeitner and was born in Minatare, Nebraska on January 26, 1939.

Larry spent his early years growing up in Nebraska and his family then moved...

Garret L Henderson

Garret L Henderson

Jun 18, 2025

Garret Henderson

(May 23, 1999 - June 18, 2025)

It is with a broken heart that we share the passing of Garret Henderson, 26, of Powell, Wyoming. Garret was born to Tye and Tammi Henderson in Powell, Wyoming, on May 23, 1999. He passed on June 18, 2025 of a severe allergic reaction and further medical complications of skin grafts and staph...

Floyd Earl Young Jr.

Floyd Earl Young Jr.

Jun 15, 2025

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Floyd Earl Young Jr. was born on September 16, 1940, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Floyd Earl Young Sr. and Edna Clarissa Johnson. Floyd was the oldest of three children. He grew up in Laramie, Wyoming. Floyd participated in scouting with his brother Alvin through his teenage years and earned his Eagle Scout in 1957. He graduated from Laramie High...

Helena Jane Flores

Helena Jane Flores

Jun 9, 2025

Helena Jane Flores, born on October 29, 1933, in Pine Point Township, Minnesota to Joseph Marshall and Agnes Ann Roberts, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Powell, Wyoming. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Helena's life was marked by an enduring spirit and deep love for her family.

On September 20, 1952, Helena married her devoted husband, Reynaldo...

Gary Paul Clendenen

Gary Paul Clendenen

Jun 5, 2025

Gary Paul Clendenen, 74, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2025. He was born September 22, 1950, in Evanston, Illinois to Wiiliam “Bill” Paul and Martha Jean (Rich) Clendenen joining siblings Paulette, Terri, Pam and Cindy.

Gary grew up and attended school in Illinois. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy. While in the Navy, he fought...

Robert "Bob" Webber

Robert "Bob" Webber

Jun 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Webber, 87, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born on Feb. 21, 1938, in Powell, Wyoming, to Leo and Clara (Dietz) Webber.Bob was raised in Powell and later moved to southern California for work, where he met the love of his life, Dolores...

Adam Brooks Mangold

Adam Brooks Mangold

May 22, 2025

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Adam Brooks Mangold became whole again, surrounded by his family as they said their tender goodbyes, for now.

Adam was born on July 22, 1985, in Powell, Wyoming, to parents who loved and cared for him since his first breath.

From the moment he opened his eyes, he approached life with a fervor that amazed everyone who...

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