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Olive Vivian Fales
Mar 8, 2025
Olive Vivian Fales, born on March 4th, 1932, in Big Horn, Wyoming, was sent to her eternal home on March 8th, 2025, in Billings, Montana, at the age of 93.
Vivian, as she was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was marked by love,...
Tammy Jean Walling
Mar 4, 2025
After living with a 40 year long complicated illness, Tammy Jean, “TJ”, Walling, passed away March 4, 2025, in Laurel, Montana. She lived a full and adventurous life despite her circumstances.
She was born August 5, 1960, in Haskell, Texas, to Randell and Larna Jean Walling, the sixth of seven children. The family moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1962, then to...
Eyob James Nigatu Robirds
Feb 23, 2025
Eyob James Nigatu Robirds was born on July 26, 1998 in Nazret, Ethiopia. Arriving in America with brother Yared and his new family in April of 2006, Eyob ran down the baggage claim stairs with a beautiful smile, ready to befriend his new cousins. We soon learned Eyob approached everyone he met with a smile and the opportunity to be...
Ivalee McAlmond
Feb 21, 2025
Ivalee Fulton McAlmond passed away February 21, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 30, 1949 in Powell, Wyoming to Vernon (Chris) and Maxine Fulton. She was raised on Heart Mountain with one brother and three sisters and many double cousins, which she considered her siblings as well. She always said she had the best childhood, considered herself...
Harry Russell Essex
Feb 16, 2025
Russ Essex
March 4, 1954 February 16, 2025
Russ was born and rasied in Powell where he died after a brief illness with cancer. He graduated from Powell High School in 1972 and earned an AA degree from NWC in elementary education.
On May 31, 1974 Russ married his high school sweetheart, Carla Keeler. They built their life together on the truths of...
Tranyelle Lindsey Harshman
Feb 10, 2025
Tranyelle Lindsey Coplen, 32, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away in Billings, Montana on February 11, 2025.
Tranyelle was born to Dennis and Rhonda Coplen on June 26, 1992, in Spokane, Washington. She was the third oldest of 13 children. The family lived in Texas, Oklahoma, California, Arizona, and Wyoming. Tranyelle graduated from Powell High School in the class of 2010.
She married...
Brooke Seline Harshman
Feb 10, 2025
Brooke Seline Harshman, 2, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away on February 10, 2025.
Brooke was born to Clifford and Tranyelle Harshman on February 22, 2022, in Cody, Wyoming. She was the best and sweetest baby and had the gentlest little soul. She truly sparkled from the moment she woke up every day. She loved Sully and adventuring, and she had the...
Jordan Basil Harshman
Feb 10, 2025
Jordan Basil Harshman, 2, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away on February 10, 2025.
Jordan was born to Clifford and Tranyelle Harshman on January 2, 2023, in Powell, Wyoming. She was a carbon copy of her dad but prettier. She was a baby who loved to be included in whatever was happening and would greet the people she loved with a huge...
Alana Van Grinsven
Feb 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alana Van Grinsven, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, educator, and friend. Born on November 22, 1952, in Byron, Wyoming, to Ken and Betty Enes, Alana’s life was defined by her love for children, education, and family.
Alana married her high school sweetheart, Tim, in 1971, and together they built a life filled with...
Marva Shorey Allison
Jan 30, 2025
Marva Shorey Allison
Marva moved to Powell, WY from Casper, WY after marrying James S. Allison. They had 1 biological son, Derek James Allison, and 1 son adopted from South Korea, Scott William Allison. Marva was also blessed with a granddaughter, Raelynn Aurora Allison who just turned 9 years old.
Marva was first and foremost a mother to her sons. She actively...
Albert Lipp
Jan 30, 2025
Albert ‘Al’ Lipp of Greybull passed away at Three Rivers Hospital after a short illness on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Albert was born on February 1, 1934, in Mobridge, South Dakota, the son of Mike and Maggie (Bosch) Lipp. He was the fourth of thirteen children, and he was raised on the family farm near Wakpala, SD. From an early...
Charlene "Charle" Marie Paben
Jan 30, 2025
Charlene (Charle) Paben, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her family and close friends.
Charle was born to Ray and Marie (Anderson) Liner, on September 22, 1946, in Powell, WY. She was the second of seven children. Growing up in Powell she met her longtime friends...
James Edward Cunningham Jr.
Jan 21, 2025
James E. Cunningham, Jr.
(Dec. 9, 1937 - Jan. 21, 2025)
It is with great sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of James Edward Cunningham Jr, at the age of 87 on Jan. 21, 2025. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and his presence will be dearly missed by all those...
Richard Henry Slater
Jan 19, 2025
Richard Henry Slater, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on January 19, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on September 18, 1946, in Redding, California, Richard lived a life filled with service, passion, and love for his family.
Serving honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Richard exemplified a commitment to...
Joyce C Roth
Jan 9, 2025
Joyce C. Roth
Joyce Carol Roth, 83, died January 9 surrounded by her family.
Our world will miss this strong and sweet wife, mother, grandmother and friend. We will celebrate every memory made with her.
She is survived by three children (Christine Roth, Renee Hanlin (Brett), Carl Roth III (Andrea), two grandchildren (Emma and Meg Hanlin) and her little dog Bailey.
A service to...
Marlene Kay Thiel
Jan 5, 2025
Marlene Kay (Blakesley) Thiel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on Feb. 19, 1945, in Lovell, Wyoming, and grew up in Oregon Basin. Marlene graduated from Cody High School in the Class of 1963 and later attended Business School in Denver, where she honed her skills...
George "Jack" Franklin Anderson
Jan 1, 2025
George Franklin Anderson, “Jack,” 83, left this world on Jan. 1, 2025. He was born to Marguerite and Jesse Anderson of Farmer City, Illinois, on March 10, 1941.On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1962, he said, “Now or never Babe” and asked the love of his life, Rita Raye Gile, to elope with him to Geneva, Illinois. They were wed...
Evelyn Louise Laing
Dec 30, 2024
Evelyn Louise Clyde Laing, age 91, passed away peacefully in Basin, Wyoming, on Dec. 30, 2024. She was born in Great Falls, Montana, on Sept. 24, 1933, the 11th of 14 children born to Alta Mae (Law) and James Reese Clyde. She grew up in Hamilton, Montana, and graduated from high school in 1951. She worked four years at the...
Ben D Keller
Dec 28, 2024
Longtime Powell resident Ben D. Keller died Dec. 28, 2024. He was 93.
He was born in Powell July 28, 1931, and educated in the local schools. He served in the U.S. Navy and married Joyce Whitlock on June 15, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Texas, during the time of his military service.
Ben is survived by his wife Joyce Keller of Powell;...
Brandyn Chesley Kitchens
Dec 28, 2024
Brandyn Chesley Kitchens, a beloved son, father, and dedicated UPS Delivery Driver, passed away on December 28, 2024, in Powell, Wyoming. Born on March 21, 1985, in Lawton, Oklahoma, Brandyn touched the lives of many with his warm heart and unwavering spirit.
Brandyn was a proud graduate of Walters High School, where he laid the groundwork for a fulfilling career at...
