Obituaries

Gloria Maxine Morrison

Gloria Maxine Morrison

Jan 29, 2022

On January 29,2022, Gloria Morrison took her last breath on this earth at Primrose Retirement Community and went to a better place.  She was with her daughter, Rebecca.  Gloria was born on December 22, 1926 to parents Robert and Nell Rucker both of Saint Louis, Missouri.   She was the eldest of 5 children. Gloria excelled in school and was always...

Ila J. Shober

Ila J. Shober

Jan 29, 2022

Funeral service for Ila Shober will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mark Stevens officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Our precious mother/grandma/great-grandma, Ila Juanell (Bussey) Shober, passed away on Saturday, January 29th at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center. She lived a long and full life and was...

Catherine Pickett

Catherine Pickett

Jan 29, 2022

Catherine Pickett joined her grandsons, brothers, and parents in heaven on January 29, 2022 at the age of 97 of natural causes.  A private service have been held in Utah and there will be a tribute in Navajoland in June. Inspiration came in a small bundle to Nelson “Shorty” and Opal (Sheldon) Pickett on July 17, 1924 in Upton, Wyoming. ...

Ronald Shober

Ronald Shober

Jan 27, 2022

In the early morning hours of January 27, 2022, Ronald Jay Shober, “Ronnie” of Southern Campbell County, WY passed, from this life to the next, where the grass is always green and the horses never cripple. He was 68 years old and passed in his sleep with family and friends nearby. Ronnie was born to Ira F. “Ike” and Ila...

Mary Ellen B. Jacobson

Mary Ellen B. Jacobson

Jan 26, 2022

Former Gillette resident, Mary Ellen Beaudoin Jacobson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away in her sleep as the sun rose on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Sun City, Arizona. She was 78 years old.

Her children would like to invite her friends and extended family to join them in celebration of Mary Ellen’s life with visitation at...

Seth Thomas Rheuff

Seth Thomas Rheuff

Jan 25, 2022

Seth Rheuff, 41, of Gillette, WY passed away at his home on January 25, 2022 from a Pulmonary Emboli. Seth was born in Laramie, Wyoming on May 5, 1980, the son of Tom and Audgry Rheuff. He graduated from Encampment High School. Seth enjoyed playing pool, playing darts, hunting, and just spending time with his friends. He will be remembered...

Lillie Ann Hoffman

Lillie Ann Hoffman

Jan 25, 2022

Lillie Ann Hoffman passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born December 28, 2009, in Gillette to Kayla Hoffman and Joshua Unterseher. Lillie came into this world prematurely and left this world far too soon. Lillie attended Meadowlark elementary since kindergarten. She was currently a sixth grader at the time of her passing. She loved going to school. Lillie...

Dr. Nathan Samuel Simpson

Dr. Nathan Samuel Simpson

Jan 25, 2022

Celebration of Life for Dr. Nathan Simpson, 58, of Gillette, will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Church of Christ, 1204 T-7 Lane, Gillette, with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating.

Dr. Nathan Simpson passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center. Nathan Samuel Simpson was born the son of Clyde and Joyce...

Janice Louise Young

Janice Louise Young

Jan 22, 2022

Janice Louise Young, 76, of Gillette passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 at her home in Gillette of natural causes.  Janice was born the second of three daughters on August 3, 1945 in Fallon, Nevada to TJ and Louise Hickey. The family spent many years camping, rockhounding and exploring rural Nevada. She moved to Gillette in early 1981 with her...

Elaine Rae Kaul

Elaine Rae Kaul

Jan 22, 2022

Elaine Rae (Garhart) Kaul, 58, of Gillette, WY, passed away and went to meet our Lord on January 22, 2022 after a lengthy illness with Metastatic Breast Cancer.

Elaine was born on May 2, 1963, to Donald Lee and Barbara Elaine Garhart in Newcastle, WY.  She enjoyed growing up in Osage, WY with her 6 siblings and large extended family. ...

Carla Jane Morgan

Carla Jane Morgan

Jan 17, 2022

Memorial service for Carla Morgan, 62, of Gillette, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Erik Berquist officiating.  Carla Jane Morgan died on January 17, 2022 in Gillette.  Mrs. Morgan was born in Litchfield, Illinois.  She was raised and educated in Illinois.  Upon the completion of her schooling she moved to Germany...

Richard Thurston Doyle

Richard Thurston Doyle

Jan 17, 2022

Richard Doyle, 71, also known affectionately by many as 'Big Dick', died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 17, 2022 in Gillette. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, date, time and location will be published when set. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Richard Doyle Memorial Fund (aka Big Dick's Memorial)....

Brenda Kay Edwards

Brenda Kay Edwards

Jan 17, 2022

Memorial service for Brenda Edwards will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022 at Family Life Church with Pastor George Keralis officiating. Brenda Kay Edwards age 66 passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center. Brenda was born on December 19, 1955, in Billings, MT to C. Maxine (Kerr) and Clyde McKeehan. She...

James Stanley

James Stanley

Jan 14, 2022

James "Jim" William Stanley, age 73, lost his battle with long-term respiratory illness on January 14, 2021, at Campbell County Hospital. Jim was born February 4, 1948, to William and Esther Stanley in Minot, North Dakota. Even his birth proved he could not do anything without being exciting. He was a month past his due date and weighed 13 lbs....

Shirley Ann Rossiter

Shirley Ann Rossiter

Jan 13, 2022

Shirley Rossiter, 64, of Gillette, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Shirley Ann Rossiter was born the daughter of Charles and Shirley (Hilton) Booth in Custer, S.D.  She was raised and educated in Custer.  She worked at Judy's Cafe while in school and until it closed. In 1979 she came to Gillette, here she worked...

Devon Beesley

Devon Beesley

Jan 13, 2022

Devon Louis Beesley, age 29,  passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022 at University of Colorado Hospital, in Aurora, Colorado. Devon was born July 29, 1992, in Centralia, Washington, to Marvin and Shelley Beesley.  Devon graduated from W.F West High School in Chehalis, Washington in 2010. Devon was a hard worker that always made sure to support his family. After...

Robert M. Deaver II

Robert M. Deaver II

Jan 13, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Melvin Deaver II, 73, of Gillette died January 13th, 2022 of natural causes. Bobby was born on May 20, 1948 in Gillette, Wyoming to Evelyn (Davis) and Robert Deaver. He was the oldest of three children. Robert attended country school until the eighth grade and then moved to school in town. Robert was active in 4-H where he...

George Leroy Benton

George Leroy Benton

Jan 12, 2022

Memorial service for George Benton will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. George LeRoy Benton, age 79 of Gillette, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital.  George was born on November 23, 1942 to Thad and Alberta Benton in Hot Springs, South Dakota. ...

Willis A Hughes

Willis A Hughes

Jan 12, 2022

Willis A (Bill) Hughes, of Moorcroft Wy, died January 12, 2022, at the age of 100, at The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, Gillette, Wyoming. Born at his family home in Moorcroft, he is survived by his son, Douglas Bryan Hughes, daughter-in-law, Virginia “Lee” Hughes, Grandsons: Dr Kyle (Heidi) Hughes of Arvada Colorado, Dr Jordan (Holly) Hughes of Lafayette, Colorado, Dr...

Casey J. Barnes

Casey J. Barnes

Jan 11, 2022

Memorial service for Casey Barnes will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Gordon Harper officiating. Casey J Barnes age 65, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends the afternoon of Tuesday January 11, 2022, after a 3-year battle with cancer.  Casey was born in Hardin, MT August...