Obituaries

Mar 19, 1983

In Loving Memory of Derek Matthew SchaffMarch 19, 1983 – 2026

Derek Matthew Schaff, age 43, of Gillette, Wyoming, was born on March 19, 1983, to Donald and Cheryle Schaff. Derek went missing in June 2026, in the wide-open spaces of Weston Hills, Wyoming, a place he loved and where he found peace in the beauty and freedom of the outdoors....

Sep 29, 2026

Graveside services for Richard Reeder will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, 3:00pm, at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, WY. Richard Reeder passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 29, 2026, at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming. Richard, also known as Rich, was born November 16, 1930, on the McCann family homestead...

Oct 15, 2026

Thomas (Tom) James Eekhoff, 70, of Gillette, passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2026, after a tough battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandpa and brother.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Camplex Frontier Hall on Friday, November 6th, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with the Eulogy beginning at 1:30 pm. Come as...

Sep 25, 2026

Gathering of friends and family to celebrate Kathy's life will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the WPA Building at Cam-plex Park.

Kathy Beam passed away peacefully Sept 25, 2026 in Casper, WY. Kathy was born Jan 6, 1958 in Great Bend, KS to Wayne and Fern Buzzard where she grew up and spent most of her...

Oct 26, 2026

Alice Marie (Flint) Anderson November 10, 1940 - October 26, 2026, Gillette.

Alice Marie (Flint) Anderson, age 85, passed away peacefully at Primrose Retirement Community on October 26, 2026. She was a woman of remarkable resilience, a proud rancher at heart, and an adventurous soul who traveled the world.

Alice was born on November 10, 1940, to Richard E. and Helen Marie...

Oct 24, 2026

Memorial service for Abbie Elaine Gorton will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Roadway Alliance Church.

 Abbie Elaine Gorton, born on April 11, 2001 to Thomas J. and Traci R. (Buell) Gorton in Gillette, WY, Abbie passed away on October 24, 2026 at the age of 25. Abbie moved through life with a caring and loving spirit...

Oct 23, 2026

Oct 22, 2026

Hector Apodaca, 80, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on October 22, 2026 at Rapid City Monument Health Hospital surrounded by his family. Services for Hector are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Gillette Memorial Chapel at 1:00 pm, with a burial and time of fellowship to follow at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

Hector was born on April 9, 1946, in Socorro,...

Oct 21, 2026

Memorial service for Bonnie J. Blackford will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with the Reverend Doctor Eugene Zeller officiating.

Bonnie J. Blackford, 86, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday October 21, 2026 at Campbell County Health.

Oct 20, 2026

Lyla Pierce (85) of Gillette passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Lyla was born March 25th, 1941, in the small town of Richey in Eastern MT. She was the 2nd child to Lyle and Blanche Morey. Raised on a farm south of town she had a wonderful childhood and deeply adored her parents and...

Oct 18, 2026

Shirley Ann Spires Juby, born March 4, 1939, on the Spires homestead west of Hoisington, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on October 18, 2026, at Legacy in Gillette, Wyoming. Funeral service for Shirley will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Family Life Church with Marty Crump officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillette Mt....

Oct 17, 2026

Jackie “Jay” Dean Ottre Jr., 47, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1979, to Jackie Dean Ottre Sr. and Debrah Kay Ottre (Morris).

Jay was known for his kind heart, quick wit, generous spirit, and unique sense of humor. He was the type of person who could make you laugh, make you shake your head,...

Oct 17, 2026

Irene Buckmiller, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at her daughter’s home.

Irene was born December 1, 1933 at her family’s ranch in Crook County, WY. The eighth child born to Hazel (Huckins) and William Ames. On September 2, 1954 she married Herbert Buckmiller in Sundance, WY. Together they raised four children: Mike, Kevin, Shannon...

Oct 16, 2026

Norma Jean Davis

Norma Jean Davis, 96, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away October 16, 2026, at her residence. Norma was born to Morris and Myrtle Hullinger on May 30, 1930 in Hamburg, Iowa, being the last of seven children.

Norma graduated high school in Bethany, Missouri in 1948 and then went into Nursing and attended St. Margaret’s Nursing School, graduating in 1953....

Oct 13, 2026

Celebration of Life for Norma Jean Ruff will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Ruff's Bar in Rozet, WY. Norma J. Ruff,85, of Rozet passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at her home in Rozet, WY.  Gillette Memorial Chapel and Walker Crematory were entrusted with the arrangements.

Oct 13, 2026

Harry Woodward Patterson passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 13, 2026 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. After driving over 1,000,000 miles in his truck, his journey home has come to an end.  Arrangements are being made with Walker Funeral Home.

Oct 12, 2026

Edward "Ed" Delaney, aged 89, of Recluse, WY, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2026. Born on May 24, 1937, in Eureka, CA, to Robert and Ellen (Emerson) Delaney, Ed's journey through life was marked by love, dedication, and a profound commitment to family and community.

Ed attended Eureka High School and furthered his education in Sheridan, WY,...

Oct 10, 2026

Deanna Lee Barnette, 74, was born on January 29, 1952, in Billings, Montana, to Meryle and Edward (Bud) Clement. She was a loving wife, mom, and grandma known for her big heart, caring nature, and sweet personality.

Deanna married the love of her life, Mike Barnette, on November 30, 1985. Together they built a life centered around family, which was always...

Oct 9, 2026

Dalton Lee Powell born March 20th, 1969

Dalton was 57 years old when he was transported from Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, WY (where is has lived the past 5 years) to Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD where he passed away October 9th after battling a severe infection that his body could not fight off. The prayers, the...

Oct 6, 2026

Jerry David Sieler, 82, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on October 6, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.