Obituaries
Ardith Marylyn Hamm
Jan 4, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ardith (Ardie) Marilyn Hamm on January 4th at Banner Health, with her granddaughters by her side. Ardie was born on November 6th, 1939, to Bryan and Grace Eby, in Whittier, California. Ardie attended college at PCC in Pasadena, California where she studied art and met Robert (Bob)...
Shirley Jean Donaldson
Jan 2, 2024
Shirley Donaldson, 76 left us peacefully on January 2, 2024, in her home surrounded by loved ones from a short battle with cancer. Born on July 15, 1947, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Robert and Frances Carson. The family moved to Gillette in 1960 where she graduated from Campbell County High School with high honors in 1965. Shirley started working...
Brady A Hertel
Jan 1, 2024
Brady Allen Hertel passed away peacefully to heaven at his home, with his loving family by his side on January 1, 2024. Brady was born December 11, 1987. Brady was funny and mischievous, and had an infectious laugh. He loved riding motorcycles and lawn mowers with his dad. He was always ready to go, no matter the destination. His...
Donald William Kelley
Jan 1, 2024
Funeral service for Donald Kelley will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2023 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dan Holden officiating. Don passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Sheridan VA, Sheridan, WY. Donald William Kelley was born June 10, 1947 to Orville and Delores Kelley in Ft. Benton, Montana. He was a star basketball and football...
Carl Edward Shepherd
Jan 1, 2024
Carl Edward Shepherd, as most knew as ‘Ed” went peacefully to his eternal home on the 1st of January 2024, with the love of his life by his side. Born February 5, 1951, in Pine Mountain Kentucky, to Elva (Gilliam) and Carl Shepherd, one of six children. In 1968 Ed moved to Moorcroft, Wyoming pursuing a career in the oilfield. Not...
William James Ryder
Dec 31, 2023
William passed unexpectedly on December 31st, 2023 at the age of 47. A beloved family man, dedicated worker and colleague, and true friend, William will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love him.
William's services will be conducted in his native city of Calgary at a later date.
Joyce Ritchie
Dec 31, 2023
Joyce Ann Ritchie (Guest) passed peacefully in her home on 12/31/2023.
Joyce will be remembered as a very loving mother, and an easy-going pillar of the community. Joyce worked for the telephone company in Gillette for many years, and met many friends here and in surrounding areas Buffalo, Sheridan, Cheyenne, Denver, and Montana.
Hailing from South Dakota, daughter of Ray...
Donovan Hubbard
Dec 31, 2023
Don Hubbard passed peacefully at home the morning of December 31, 2023. Donovan Francis Hubbard was born in Page, Nebraska to Guy and Vivian Hubbard May 8, 1930. He was the third born of their fourteen children. Don was raised on a farm north of Ft. Laramie, WY by his paternal grandparents-Edmund and Mercedes Hubbard. He revealed to his family,...
Charles Floyd Musser
Dec 30, 2023
On December 30, 2023, our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather Charles Floyd Musser also known as Chuck, passed away into God’s graces at the age of 84 after a long battle with dementia. Growing up, Chuck endured many journeys. One of his fondest memories as a child was growing up on the family ranch in Kaycee, Wyoming. The stories...
Michael David Brisby
Dec 30, 2023
Michael David Brisby age 81 of Gillette, WY passed away at his home on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.
Ancil Edwin Sisson
Dec 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwin Sisson on December 29, 2023 at Weston Country Hospital in Newcastle, Wyoming. He fought a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 6, 1935 in Stanley, Iowa to Ancil and Ona (Hefner) Sisson, he was the youngest of three siblings. Edwin attended schools in Iowa,...
Edmund Leon Ogle
Dec 27, 2023
Edmund Leon Ogle went home to Jesus on December 27, 2023, at age 85. Throughout his entire life, Edmund held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. He was a happy-go-lucky guy who loved life. Edmund treated everyone the way he wished to be treated and was well-liked. He will be greatly missed...
William Edward Samuels
Dec 24, 2023
William E. Samuels, affectionately known as Bill, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, at his residence in Gillette.
He was born on Jan. 3, 1945, in Fort Benning, GA ( where his dad was stationed) to Harold and June (Spielman) Samuels, one of two children.
Bill was raised in Gillette and was a man of many accomplishments who...
Bonnie Lee Hendricks
Dec 24, 2023
Bonnie passed on Sunday, Dec 24th, 2023 at the Crook County Medical Facility in Sundance, WY at the age of 88. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. Full life tribute coming soon.
Jamie Eric Peterson
Dec 23, 2023
Jamie Eric Peterson age 58 passed away at his home in Gillette on Thursday, December 28, 2023 Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.
Lilliah Elaine Boese
Dec 22, 2023
Lilliah (Lila) Boese 85, passed away December 22, 2023 in Gillette, Wy.
Lila was born August 24, 1938 in Richey, MT, the daughter of Alex and Verona (Babb) Milne. Lila was one of six children. She attended school in Glendive, MT.
On December 31, 1958 Lila married the love of her life, (LeRoy) Dean Boese.
They moved multiple times...
Joshua Lee Bailey
Dec 21, 2023
Joshua Lee Bailey, born March 3, 1984 in Valparaiso Indiana, passed away tragically on December 21, 2023 in Gillette, Wyoming. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend to many. Josh was a man of many talents and a true adventurer at heart. He was the proud owner and operator of Thunder Basin Hydroseed in Gillette as well...
Gail Marie Bentz
Dec 20, 2023
Gail Marie Bentz, at the age of 55, left us Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Banner Medical Center in Casper, WY. She was surrounded by her husband Ron, children, and family. Gail was born March 4, 1968, on the family farm in Sioux County Nebraska. Gail was never one to live life slowly; she was always going 100 MPH...
Rosemary Ann Vahlkamp
Dec 19, 2023
Rosemary Ann Vahlkamp (nee Wick), 90, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on December 19th, 2023, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, WY.
Rosemary was born to parents Andrew and Pauline (nee Kawell) Wick on November 20*, 1933, in St. Louis, MO. She worked for Sel-More garment factory as a seamstress and instructor, the working for Bridal Original in Collinsville,...
Amber Dawn Young Nuytten
Dec 18, 2023
Amber Young Nuytten Obituary
Amber Young Nuytten, 49 years old, passed away on December 18th at her home in Avery, TX, surrounded by her family, after her valiant fight with aggressive breast cancer. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through many hard days....
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