Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Charles Alfred Reed, born on May 7, 1968, in Kearney, NE to Don and Louise (Oltjenbruns) Reed. He left this world on November 7, 2024, in Gillette, Wyoming. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and cherished to many, whose indelible spirit will be greatly missed.

A proud graduate of Wyotech in 1989, Charles embarked on a career that would define...

Nov 4, 2024

On November 4, 2024, our beloved mother, Barbara Lee Aldredge (Moody), born on July 14, 1947, peacefully passed away at the age of 77 at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming.

Barbara was born in Butte, Montana to Harley and Pauline Moody. She was the third of four siblings. On May 14, 1971, she married James (Jim) Aldredge...

Nov 3, 2024

Nov 2, 2024

Ellen R. Damron age 97, of Gillette, WY passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Nov 1, 2024

Graveside service for Kem Licht will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025 with Chaplain Gordon Harper officiating; military honors provided by American Legion Post # 42. 

Oct 29, 2024

Edna Isabel Leger, 82 of Rozet, Wyoming passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 29, 2024. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Edna touched the lives of many with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering spirit. 

 Edna Isabel Gibson was born on September 18, 1942, in Miami, Arizona to Alice and Forest Gibson. She was the only daughter...

Oct 29, 2024

Janet Marie (Kaul) Williamson, beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024 at the age of 69. Born on May 2, 1955 at Weston County Hospital in Newcastle, WY. She was the third child and only daughter to Gerald “Mort” Kaul and Maxine (Whetham) Kaul. As a child she was involved in Brownies and the Girl...

Oct 29, 2024

Latoya Marie Dionne, 40, of Gillette, WY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Latoya was born August 8, 1984, at 25 weeks of gestation to Cheryl Johnson and Cory Dionne in Devils Lake, ND. 

 Latoya enjoyed attending school in Campbell County and participated in a variety of sports through the Special Olympics of Wyoming. When she wasn't busy spending time with...

Oct 29, 2024

A memorial service for Donna will be Friday, November 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at High Plains Community Church, 3101 W. Lakeway Rd., Gillette, WY 82718 with Pastor Dan Morgan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials and condolences may be sent to Westview Health Care Center, 1990 W. Loucks Street, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801.

Donna Mae Jerred 87, of Gillette, died Tuesday, October...

Oct 27, 2024

Jack Felton Strain, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming, after a short illness. 

Jack was born on October 15, 1933 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was raised by his adoptive parents Oscar and Doris Strain on their ranch in Ignacio, Colorado. He spent his early...

Oct 25, 2024

Tina Marie Gilbert passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, in Sheridan, Wyoming, at the age of 65. Born on December 3, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana, Tina lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and a deep passion for family. Known for her love of butterflies, her gentle nature brought warmth and comfort to everyone she met.

Tina served honorably...

Oct 24, 2024

Jonathan Ryan Osborne, age 34, of Gillette, WY, passed away on October 24, 2024.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2024, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with Reverend Lin Davenport officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Jonathan Osborne, born on June 6, 1990, was raised in Gillette, Wyoming, he was a proud graduate of Campbell...

Oct 23, 2024

Memorial services for Dorothy Cottrell will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Shayla Graham officiating. Dorothy, age 88, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Primrose Retirement Community.

Dorothy (Kaltenbach) Cottrell was born August 24,1936 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Harold and Eleanor (Johnston) Kaltenbach. She attended elementary school, middle...

Oct 22, 2024

Jeri Jespersen-Gibson, 50, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away surrounded by family on October 22, 2024. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024 at High Plains Community Church with Pastor Regan Pickrel officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. 

Jeri Jill Jespersen-Gibson

October 4, 1974 - October 22, 2024.

  Anyone who knows Jeri, knows she might have...

Oct 22, 2024

Mandy Marie Reynolds, 49 of Rozet, WY passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024, at UC Health in Highlands Ranch, CO after a battle with breast cancer.

Mandy was born on Sept 15, 1975, in Winner, SD. Mandy was a spirited child that kept her family on their toes. Mandy graduated with the class of 1994 at Campbell County High School....

Oct 21, 2024

Arthur Lee Pickett, age 91, of Gillette, WY, passed away on October 21, 2024, at his home. Memorials may be sent to Walker Funeral Home, 410 S Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. 

Oct 20, 2024

Frances “Nell” Miller Plunkett passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 90, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In her final days, Nell was lovingly cared for by the dedicated nurses at Campbell County Health Hospice, as well as her daughter and son-in-law. Nell was born on April 4, 1934, in Graham,...

Oct 17, 2024

Penny Rae Fullenwider, 67, passed away on October 17, 2024 in her home in Buffalo, WY.

Penny was born in Miles City, MT, on May 8, 1957, the daughter of Jean Lockwood and Wallace Wood. She was the younger sister to Rodney Wood. Growing up Penny loved being at the family ranch at Coalwood and spending time with the “country cousins”....

Oct 17, 2024

Memorial service for Barbara Sundermeyer will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Gillette Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Dena Knox officiating.

Barbara Ann Sundermeyer, age 72, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer.

Barbara was born to John and Lola Rolfing in Caledonia, Minnesota on October 1, 1952. She attended Caledonia...

Oct 13, 2024

George Henry Kemerling, age 86, died October 13, 2024, at Campbell County Hospital of natural causes.

George was born on September 2, 1938, in Oshkosh, Nebraska, to William Edger Ray Kemerling and Esther Jane (Botker) Kemerling. He was the fifth of nine children and was raised near Oshkosh, where he attended a one-room rural school.

In May of 1956 he graduated from...