Obituaries

Jan 10, 2017

Melvin L. Scott (Feb. 5, 1925 - Jan. 10, 2017) Melvin L. Scott of Powell died Jan. 10, 2017, at Powell Valley Healthcare. He was born Feb. 5, 1925, in Powell, to Harvey D. Scott and Cora Harrington Scott. Melvin graduated from Powell High School in the Class of 1944. He served in the 4025 Signal Service Battalion in World...

Jan 3, 2017

(Aug. 21, 1931 - Jan. 3, 2017) Blaz “Marty” Martinez, 86, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings. Funeral Mass services will be held at the St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Powell on Friday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. Viewing will begin at 10:30 a.m., also at the church. Burial will be in the Crown Hill...

Jan 2, 2017

(Aug. 29, 1928 - Jan. 2, 2017) James Ree Thomas died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell. He was 88. James was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Pleasanton, Kansas, to Maude (Landon) and Roy Thomas. He was educated through grade school. He was employed in construction, and enjoyed four-wheeling, camping and fishing. James was preceded...

Jan 1, 2017

Emma Louise Rich, 84, formerly from South Sioux City, passed peacefully on January 1, 2017 in Powell, Wyoming. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Glad Tidings Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska.        Burial will be in Dakota County Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. prior to the service, with the family present.    Louise was born October 1,...

Dec 21, 2016

Dec 20, 2016

Evelyn Marie Fisher Barrett died at the North Big Horn Care Center in Lovell, WY on December 20, 2016. She was 90 years old. Evelyn was 90 years old. Evelyn Marie Fisher was born on March 14, 1926, in Nibbe, Montana to Frank and Lola Fisher. was born the third of four children. She grew up on the family ranch...

Dec 18, 2016

Janice Lenhard (Feb. 21, 1937 - Dec. 18, 2016) Janice Lenhard died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Powell. She was 79. Janice was born Feb. 21, 1937, in Rushville, Nebraska, the daughter of Martha (Kruml) and John Krotz. She attended high school in Hay Springs, Nebraska, and continued her education at Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska. She married Gene...

Dec 17, 2016

August 29, 1930, a warm summer's day, Philip Charles Wilson was born to Charles A. and Dorothea F. Wilson. December 17th, 2016, a cold clear day, our Savior reached out and brought Philip home. Philip wed A. Arlene Clark on May 15th, 1949 in Pavillion, Wyoming. Philip worked for Shell Oil company as a senior draftsman for 20 years. He...

Dec 17, 2016

Nancy Nicholson (Oct. 7, 1949 - Dec. 17, 2016) Nancy Nicholson of Powell died on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. She was 67. Nancy was born on Oct. 7, 1949, to Verle (Anderson) and Robert Korthaus in Rapid City, South Dakota. The family later moved to Wyoming. Nancy graduated from Meeteetse High School as the salutatorian of the Class of 1967....

Dec 15, 2016

George Leon Wharton 69, passed away December 15, 2016. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 23, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home in Powell. Visitation will be One hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery            The family has requested that Condolences be sent to them online...

Dec 14, 2016

Richard Allen Fisher (Dec 17 1948-Dec 14 2016) Richard A. Fisher died a few days before his 68th birthday. His heart stopped while doing what he loved. He was hunting in the Sunlight area with his brother Perry and packing out his elk. Richard was born in Billings, MT on December 17, 1948 to Bill and Bernice Fisher. He moved...

Dec 14, 2016

Marjorie “Marge” Cruz went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 14th, 2016 after complications with open-heart surgery at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana.  Marge has been a longtime resident of Powell, Wyoming where she resided with her husband, Tim Cruz.  She has always loved Wyoming as she was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and lived in Waipti, Wyoming for many years...

Dec 10, 2016

Danial T. Wheeler (Aug. 14, 1996 - Dec. 10, 2016) Danial T. Wheeler died Dec. 10, 2016, in Manderson. He was 20. He was born Aug. 14, 1996, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Rhonda Sue Terry and Todd F. Wheeler. Danial was a 2014 Powell High School graduate and attended Northwest College. He was interested in welding and woodworking. Danial...

Dec 7, 2016

Leo Ernest Bessler 80 , passed away December 7, 2016 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Mt Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:00 am at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery The family has requested that Condolences be sent to them online at       www.thompsonfuneral.net. or to P.O. Box...

Nov 28, 2016

Bette Lynette (Farmer) Sand September 16, 1938 - November 28, 2016 Bette Sand passed away on November 28, 2016, she was 78 years old. She spent most of her life in the shadows of Heart Mountain and The Big Horns, and was proud to call this valley home. She grew up on her parents (Oscar & Dorothea Farmer) farm northwest...

Nov 24, 2016

Lorraine Althea Douglass passed away peacefully at her home in Powell on November 24, 2016.  She was 95. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. A full obituary will follow.

Nov 23, 2016

Villetta J. Kretschmar passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in The Heartland.  She was 96. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Nov 20, 2016

John L. Donaldson (Oct. 23, 1934 - Nov. 20, 2016) John L. Donaldson died peacefully Nov. 20, 2016, at St. Vincent's Healthcare in Billings. He was 82. He was born Oct. 23, 1934, in Maquon, Illinois, to Hilma Cowman and Leo Donaldson. John served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. He married Christine Cline on July 12, 2013, in Powell....

Nov 20, 2016

(July 7, 1938 - Nov. 20, 2016) Muriel Janis Harris died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody. She was 78. Muriel was born July 7, 1938, in Walhalla, North Dakota, the eighth child of William Harrison Lawson and Alice Ringland Lawson. As the youngest of eight and growing up during the Depression, Muriel and...

Nov 19, 2016