Obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

Christopher Scott McDonald age 52, of Wright, WY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Local funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gillette Memorial Chapel.  Texas arrangements will be under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Home in Pampas, TX. a full obituary will follow.

Jan 11, 2025

Edith Rose Mansur, 72, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savoir, Saturday January 11, 2025. Edith “Edie” was born April 9, 1952 to James Ordean Foyen and Irene Deette Foyen (Prunner) in Pheonix, Arizona. Edie was a pleasant surprise not only her parents but also to her three older siblings, Ruth Ann ‘Sue” Berry, James “Butch” Foyen...

Jan 10, 2025

Judith A. Kimball Duvall passed away January 10, 2025, in Gillette, Wyoming. Judith was born June 18, 1936, near Ridge Montana on the Williams Family Ranch. Her parents were Alma Williams and Claude C. Kimball. Her mother Alma later married Doug Hatfield. Judith lived in Wyoming, Montana, Missouri, and Nebraska. Doug and Alma settled on a ranch near Moorcroft where...

Jan 9, 2025

Ayron James "AJ" Hardy, age 70, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on January 9, 2025, due to complications with diabetes. He was gathered around family at his time of passing. Ayron was born March 23,1954, to William and Dorothy Hardy, and he was one of four children. Ayron has five children, Travis James Hardy and Jaceson Hardy, stepsons: David Williams,...

Jan 9, 2025

Gillette resident Jane W. Bartz, 94, died peacefully on January 9, 2025, at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Jane will be Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, with Donavon Voight officiating. Private interment will follow at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

Jane was born in her grandparents' house on their homestead in Burke County, North...

Jan 8, 2025

Bill Newman was born in Sundance, WY to Clarice and Carl Newman in 1930. His education started in a one room schoolhouse located on Black Tail Creek south of Hulett. Bill’s dad broke and traded horses. He started Bill riding yearling colts when he was ten years old. Bill graduated high school in Sundance and joined the army in the...

Dec 31, 2024

Mark Wayne Jensen age 35, of Gillette, WY passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Dec 31, 2024

Marjorie C. Kuhn, 102 years old. She was born in Quincy, IL on Oct. 16, 1922. She died in Gillette, WY on Dec. 31, 2024. Her parents were Elmer and Editha Cordsiemon Mohrman, deceased. Her sister was Dorothy Morton, deceased. She married Carl L. Kuhn, deceased, in Indianapolis, IN on July 28, 1944; they were married 64 years. She graduated...

Dec 31, 2024

Bronson Avery Collins born on May 26, 2006 in Gillette, Wyoming. Passed away December 31, 2024. Bronson was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend. He graduated high school from Gillette in May 2024. Bronson was an avid gamer for many years, and enjoyed doing this with his friends. He always expressed an interest in joining the army or...

Dec 31, 2024

Ryan Gene Thompson 46 years old of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away suddenly Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 at Campbell County Health. Ryan was born October 29, 1978 in Bellevue, Washington. From youth Ryan loved to do anything outside, whether it was riding dirt bikes or catching fish. Ryan possessed multiple skill sets from operating heavy equipment, automobile repair, gardening and his...

Dec 30, 2024

Lorraine Fortner Obituary

December 12, 1932 – December 30, 2024

Lorraine passed away peacefully in Punta Gorda, FL with her loved ones by her side. She was 92 years old and preceded in death by her husband Alva, parents Laura (Amende) and Vincent Oedekoven, sister Bernadine Rogers and brother Leon. She was a wonderful mother to Tim (Gaylene), Gail (deceased husband Jack),...

Dec 28, 2024

Leonard Albert Benson age 74, of Gillette passed away at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Walker Funeral Home.

Dec 27, 2024

Theodore Harold “Ted” Hill left us to join our Heavenly Father on December 27, 2024. He was born November 12, 1941 in Gopher, South Dakota to Eva Rosella (Berkley) and Harvey Hill. He was one of twelve siblings, born the 9th of the 12. He grew up in Gopher, SD and attended high school in Isabel, SD. Ted married Zelma...

Dec 27, 2024

Jewell Lee Withrow age 94, of Gillette passed away at her home on Friday, December 27, 2024. 

"If flowers grow in heaven, Lord, then please pick a bunch for us. Then place them in our Mother's arms and tell her they're from us." Mother is on her way to help tend to your flower garden, Dear Lord. Edwin Clarence and Iris...

Dec 25, 2024

Pauline Jane Flanagan, 98, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Douglas, Wyoming.

Funeral services are Saturday, January 4, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Oak Creek, Colorado with burial to follow at South Routt Cemetery in Yampa, Colorado.

Pauline was born on April 1, 1926, in Omaha, NE to Rudolph and Sophie (Aksamit) Vak. She grew up on a farm in Florence,...

Dec 17, 2024

Christian graveside service for Mary Kathryn McKenney, 80, of Gillette will be Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Mt Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming. A vigil and prayer service will be at 6:00PM Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Kathy passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center. Kathy was born on...

Dec 16, 2024

Joy Gabriel Badwound, Jr. was born to Joy and Doris Badwound on April 22, 1960 in Kimball, Nebraska. He died on December 16, 2024 in Rapid City, SD, of complications following surgery.

He grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, where he attended school, graduating from Campbell County High School in 1978. He was quite active during his school years, playing football and...

Dec 14, 2024

Patricia Maxine Fitch- Laramore, a beloved member of the Gillette community, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in her hometown. She was born on April 28, 1927, in a humble setting on the Fitch ranch four miles east of Gillette to Ed and Zelma Fitch, during a snowstorm, delivered by a midwife due to the inability of the doctor...

Dec 14, 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Funeral service for Nancy Scroggins will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating; interment to follow at Rozet Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service starting at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Nancy Scroggins passed away on December 13, 2024...