Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

Donna Gail Benner, 68 of Gillette, Wyoming passed away November 10, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Services are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Nov 8, 2025

Catherine Cardarelli was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 5, 1944, to William Benjamin Teague, Jr. and Gloria Jones Teague. She graduated from the LA Art School and received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia. Her career in photography was international with work in: Washington, D.C.; San Francisco, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Savannah, Georgia...

Nov 7, 2025

Vernon Coe Rockey, 91, passed away on November 07, 2025 at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota. A visitation is set for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 9:00 am, located at Living Rock Church with a funeral service to follow at 10:00 am. 

Nov 6, 2025

Vencil Lee Burnett was born to Herschel and Denzil Burnett on February 18, 1936. He grew up in the Missouri, Illinois area with 2 brothers and a sister.

On September 4, 1955, Vencil united in marriage with Mary Edna Willis, beginning a beautiful journey that would span 69 years. Their union was blessed with four children: three daughters and one son.

Early...

Nov 5, 2025

Mary Darlene (DeFoe) Allen, age 87, passed away peacefully November 5, 2025 with family by her side. Mary was born on July 3, 1938- the firstborn of 8 children to Arthur and Borghild (Tollefsrud) DeFoe of Watford City, ND. The siblings were raised with love and faith and all remain incredibly close. They call themselves the “Gang of Eight”! Mary...

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 2, 2025

John Ernest Brannan, 66, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away at his home on November 2, 2025. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Oct 30, 2025

Junior Wilson was a beloved husband, dad, and grandfather. Junior was born in Henderson, KY to Dorris Wilson Sr. and Zenida Evalena (Walker) Wilson. He was 74 years old. He passed away in his sleep at Spearfish Canyon Hospice Care on October 30, 2025. Junior served in the US Air Force for 12 years. He enjoyed going out fishing, seeing...

Oct 30, 2025

Raymond Arthur Compton, 82, of Gillette, WY passed away at Campbell County Health on October 30, 2025 with family and friends by his side. Ray was born in Deer Lodge, Montana, the 5th of 11 children. The family moved extensively throughout Montana as work was available. He moved out of the house when he was 14, getting his own apartment...

Oct 28, 2025

Funeral service for Penny Vielhauer will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025  at Gillette Memorial Chapel; burial to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Penelope (Penny) Ann Vielhauer passed away October 28, 2025 after a difficult battle with cancer. Born on Christmas Eve in Sheridan, WY. to Harry and Mary Thoet, Penny was a proud lifelong resident of...

Oct 28, 2025

Raymond Don Saunders, age 93, died in Rapid City, South Dakota on October 28, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born in Gillette on August 16, 1932, to Don B. and Lorene B. (Tynne) Saunders. He graduated from Campbell County High School and from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Civil Engineering. He married Cynthia Collingwood in...

Oct 25, 2025

Robert Earl McIntire age 83, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. 

Oct 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Nuala Patricia (O’Reilly) Penrose, age 86, of Gillette, Wyoming, formerly of Butte, Montana. Nuala passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She will be laid to rest at Mount Pisgah Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on October 28.

Born in Dublin, Ireland, on December 28, 1938,...

Oct 22, 2025

Memorial service for Larry Lysne will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Family Life Church with Pastor Marty Crump officiating. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Larry Owen Lysne - husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather brother and friend. Larry passed away peacefully at his home next to his wife the evening of October 22, 2025....

Oct 19, 2025

Charles Edward Hurst, 75, drifted peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 19, 2025. Chuck - Chuckles - Pappy - Papa - or Santa, by whatever name you called him, he was an incredible man to have in your life. Chuck was born in Hammond, Indiana, on October 20, 1949 to Ruben Hurst and Carol Hurst.

Chuck spent most of...

Oct 19, 2025

Timothy James Kennedy

Tim Kennedy, 74 of Gillette Wyoming, passed away on Oct 19, 2025. Services will be held on November 1, 2025 at the Gillette Memorial Chapel at 11am. Followed with burial services at Mt. Pisgah cemetery. Preceding with a friends and family gathering with all of Tim's favorite deserts. Tim was born in Oshkosh Nebraska on Oct 13th, 1951...

Oct 19, 2025

Kirt Allen Schaible, 60, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on October 19, 2025, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. As the family navigates this difficult time, they are asking for support to help cover Kirt's final wishes. Any contribution, no matter the amount, is deeply apprecitated and will go directly toward honoring Kirt's wishes. You may help by donating or sharing...

Oct 15, 2025

Walter Dale Dickey of Gillette, Wyoming, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2025, just 28 days shy of his 97th birthday. We rejoice knowing he has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:21 Dale was born at home in a farm...

Oct 14, 2025

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2025 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Debrah K. Ottre, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 14, 2025, in Gillette, Wyoming, at the age of 72. She was surrounded by many loved ones as she drew her final breaths.

Born on February 22, 1953, in Lebanon, Oregon...

Oct 13, 2025

Larry Gene Wilkerson was born in Lovell, Wyoming on June 19, 1949, the first of twin boys, to Gene and Ethel (Williams) Wilkerson. It was an extra special day as it was Father’s Day. Larry met his heavenly father on October 13, 2025 following a short illness at Campbell County Health surrounded by his family and friends.

Larry graduated in 1969...