Obituaries

Jan 23, 2017

Gwen Cole passed away peacefully at St. Vincent's Healthcare in Billings, Montana on Monday, January 23, 2017.   She was 88. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the Avenue E LDS church in Powell.  Burial will take place on Friday, January 27, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at the Natrona Memorial Gardens in Casper....

Jan 21, 2017

Florina "Flossie" (Marshall) Wollam passed away peacefully at the Powell Valley Care Center on January 21, 2017.  She was 93. Funeral information and a full obituary will follow.

Jan 18, 2017

Guadalupe "Lupe"  Guttierez Gonzales (June 10, 1928  - Jan. 18, 2017) Guadalupe "Lupe"  Guttierez Gonzales died Jan. 18, 2017, at Powell Valley Care Center. She was 88. She was born June 10, 1928, in Powell, to Jose Guttierez and Socorro Asa (Prieto) Guttierez. In 1947, Guadalupe married Trinidad Gonzales in Red Lodge, Montana. She was a housewife, dedicating her life to raising her...

Jan 15, 2017

Emily Blevins, wife and loving companion to Ron Blevins, passed away peacefully at her home in Powell on Sunday, January 15, 2017.   She was 76. Hand in hand, Emily and Ron lived the joy of shared adventure: writing love letters, singing at church, dancing in the living room, climbing mountains, fishing in Buffalo Bill Reservoir, crossing miles of desert to...

Jan 12, 2017

Bettina (Christensen) Darling passed away peacefully at Sheridan Manor in Sheridan, Wyoming, on Tuesday, January 12, 2017.  She was 97. Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned at this time.

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...