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William "Butch" D. Sommerville

William "Butch" D. Sommerville

Sep 14, 2023

William D. Sommerville, affectionately known as Butch, passed away on September 14, 2023, at the age of 82 in Billings, Montana. Born on February 22, 1941, in Aberdeen, Washington, Butch lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to his family and community.

Butch graduated from Greybull, Wyoming in 1961 and married Jolynn Phillips in 1963. They...

Lanette Carter

Lanette Carter

Sep 8, 2023

Lanette Carter, known by many as Mrs. Carter, went to join her beloved husband Larry, family, and their much loved dogs in heaven on September 8th, 2023. She was born in Bozeman, MT on March 15, 1955 to Newell and Daisy Sessions. She was the youngest of 4 children. Lanette’s true passion in life laid with her students at Parkside...

William Eugene Kuntz Jr.

William Eugene Kuntz Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

William Eugene Kuntz Jr., known affectionately as Bill Kuntz, passed away on August 27, 2023, in Billings, Montana. He was born on November 10, 1949, in Millersburg, Ohio, to his loving parents William Kuntz Sr. and Helen Parker. Bill had a remarkable life full of accomplishments and cherished moments.After graduating from school, Bill pursued his passion for ranching by working...

Dean Arlis Waddell

Dean Arlis Waddell

Aug 24, 2023

Dean Arlis Waddell passed from this Earth on August 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born to Lenore and Archie Waddell on November 10, 1956 in Billings, Montana, the youngest of five siblings. Dean grew up with a passion for sports, playing football, wrestling, and running track for the Laurel Locomotives. Upon graduation, he attended Montana State University...

Grace Briggs

Grace Briggs

Aug 17, 2023

 

Grace Marie Briggs

April 12, 1939 - August 17, 2023

Our Mother reminded us to count our blessings everyday, 24 hours before her last. Grace Marie Briggs, 84, of Powell WY went home to be in peace with her Lord on Aug.17, 2023.

Grace was born the only child to Edwin G. Thull and Margaret M. (Beslanowitch) in Laurel,...

Gene Olmsted

Gene Olmsted

Aug 6, 2023

Gene Everett Olmsted, 90, of Powell, Wyoming, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 6th, 2023.

Gene was born on January 30th, 1933, to Frederick and Beulah Olmsted in Wauneta, Nebraska. He graduated from Wauneta High School in 1951 and went on to serve four years in the Air Force and 16 years in the National...

Connie Fernau

Connie Fernau

Aug 2, 2023

Connie Ann Fernau was born in Lusk Wy on August 12, 1937.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of August 2, 2023, at New Horizons Care Center in Lovell.  Services for Connie will be Thursday, August 10 at 2:00 pm at Thompson Funeral Home, Powell, WY.  Graveside services will be held on August 12, 2023,...

Marilyn Haas

Marilyn Haas

Jul 31, 2023

 

Marilyn “Lynn” Kelly Haas

July 31, 2023

Marilyn Helen Kelly was born in Glen Cove, NY on September 30, 1939, to William T. and Helen Venable Kelly.  The family moved to Santa Barbara, California in 1947.  Lynn attended catholic elementary and high school there and graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1961. While working as...

Bart Arnold Brinkerhoff

Bart Arnold Brinkerhoff

Jul 23, 2023

In Loving Memory: Bart Arnold Brinkerhoff (August 13, 1955 - July 23, 2023)

Bart Arnold Brinkerhoff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation. Bart was born to Arnold and Marian Brinkerhoff on August 13, 1955 in Lovell, WY. Bart brought joy and laughter to all those who knew him. Bart's sense of humor was unmatched,...

Steven Cranford

Steven Cranford

Jul 21, 2023

Steven Randolph Cranford, 71, of Powell, WY went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 21, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with AML Leukemia.

Steve was born September 30, 1951, in Houston, TX to Geraldine (Van Dyke) Cranford and Oran Albert Cranford Jr. Steve had a pretty idyllic childhood spending his...

Floyd Brinkerhoff

Floyd Brinkerhoff

Jul 18, 2023

 

Floyd Allred Brinkerhoff

Jan. 24, 1929 – July 18, 2023

 

Floyd Allred Brinkerhoff passed away peacefully at his home, like he wanted to, July 18, 2023.

He was born Jan. 24, 1929, the third child of Warren Brinkerhoff and Vera Allred. He had 12 half-brothers and sisters and nine siblings. He always thought it pretty cool that he...

Reginald Denny Hall Jr.

Reginald Denny Hall Jr.

Jul 5, 2023

Denny Hall passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer.  He was at his home in Powell Wyoming with his wife Jackie and sister Patty Mayfield by his side.

He was born on December 1, 1953 to Donna and Denny Hall in Morgantown,West Virginia.  He graduated from Morgantown high school in 1971.  He was active in FFA and attended...

Dale E Kasinger

Dale E Kasinger

Jun 29, 2023

Dale Eugene Kasinger, 79 of Powell was called home on June 29th after many health struggles. He was the middle child born April 21, 1944 to Paul and Louise (Retzer) Kasinger. 

Wyoming called the family from their Illinois home to a farm on the Willwood in 1946 when Dale was just a toddler. He grew up helping on the farm,...

Laura Riggs

Laura Riggs

Jun 27, 2023

 

Laura Jean Riggs (Balen), 74, passed away on June 27th2023, in Powell Wyoming.  Laura was born Oct24th 1948, to John P and Mary C Balen (Billings) in Cody Wyoming.  Laura graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1967.  Laura married John B Riggs in Evanston Wyoming on October 4th, 1967. Laura started her career for Mountain Bell in Casper Wyoming and worked in Casper, Billings, Tucson, and finally retiring in Phoenix long after it became AT&T.  Laura is predeceased by her parents.  She is survived by her husband...

Paul Rene Goffaux

Paul Rene Goffaux

Jun 20, 2023

Paul Goffaux of Powell, has recently passed away. Services will be held on June 28th 2023 at Crown Hill Cemetery beginning at 10 AM. A full obituary will follow shortly

Mary Kathryn Allen

Mary Kathryn Allen

Jun 8, 2023

Mary Kathryn Allen, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away June 8th, 2023 at home in Powell, WY. 

Mary was born June 14th, 1944 in Pettis County, Missouri. She grew up in Northern California where she met Kenneth Allen and married him on June 19th, 1965 in Marysville, CA. The couple stayed together for 54 years before Ken’s passing in...

Alice O Jacobs

Alice O Jacobs

May 19, 2023

 

Alice Owen Jacobs

December 7, 1931 – May 19, 2023

Alice May Owen, the youngest of 5 children, was born on December 7, 1931, in Oklahoma City, OK to Charles and Lottie (Blum) Owen. She was the only one of her siblings to be born in a hospital. Her father worked in the oil patch and her family moved...

Dr. Raymond Edward Lloyd

Dr. Raymond Edward Lloyd

May 15, 2023

                                             

Dr. Raymond Floyd died May 15, 2023 in Cody, Wyoming. He was born Feb. 20, 1937 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Dr. Floyd was profiled in NWC's Faculty Spotlight on April 22, 2023, which is reprinted here with...

Riley Norris

Riley Norris

May 13, 2023

 

Riley James Norris Obituary 

March 22, 1946- May 13th, 2023

Riley James Norris was a father, a brother, a son, a husband, a grandfather, an uncle, a cousin, and a friend who, although pretty soft spoken, could tell you a great story or two. Now, 77 years after March 22nd 1946, it’s our turn, to reminisce, to retell those...

Barbara Ann Caskey Smith

Barbara Ann Caskey Smith

May 11, 2023

                                       

                                               

Barbara Ann Caskey Smith, born Nov. 12, 1930 in Big Springs, Nebraska, passed from...

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