Obituaries
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....
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
Larry James Hartwell
Jan 10, 2022
Larry Hartwell a beloved father, grandpa and son passed away peacefully and surrounded by his children on Monday January 10, 2022 to go to his eternal resting place. Larry was born February 18, 1953 in Pamona, California. Larry is predeceased by his father Milton Hartwell and by his mother Barbara Hartwell. Larry is survived and lovingly remembered by his ex-spouse...
Lowrance Maynard Horn
Jan 10, 2022
Celebration of Life for Lowrance Horn will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Jericho Baptist Church 202 East 8th Street, Gillette, WY with Pastor Doug Baker officiating; this service will be livestreamed at www.gillettememorialchapel.com. Prayer service will take place at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Jericho Baptist Church. Lowrance Maynard Horn was born on...
Melinda Sue Leddige
Jan 9, 2022
Memorial service for Melinda Leddige will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Trent Hardig officiating.
Melinda Sue Leddige passed away the morning of January 9, 2022, suddenly and unexpectedly at home. Melinda was born September 30, 1954 to Pina Geneva (Bolon) and Tex Stanford in Eugene, Oregon. Her early years were spent...
John Andrew Johner
Jan 8, 2022
Mass of Christian Burial for John Johner will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating; interment will be at 3:00 p.m., at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pray...
Brady Layne Herdt
Jan 8, 2022
Brady Layne Herdt, son of Barry and Tawnya Herdt, passed away into the arms of the Lord on January 8, 2022 in Gillette, Wyoming. Brady was born on March 14, 1991 in Torrington Wyoming. He attended Powell Public Schools and graduated in 2009. Brady attended Northwest College and University of Wyoming.
Brady was a very sensitive, caring and compassionate person....
Clarence Rader
Jan 6, 2022
Clarence passed away in Gillette on January 6, 2022, after a battle with cancer. He was born to Henry and Ruby Rader in Newcastle, Wyoming and was raised in the Devil’s Tower area. Clarence married Lovetta (Wheelbarger) Rader in 1962 in Chillicothe, Missouri. Together they raised four children, Nyoka Teneet of Denver, CO, Ravin Frost of Chillicothe, MO, Rebel Wood...
Helen Brengle
Jan 5, 2022
On January 5, 2022, Helen Irene Brengle passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. A celebration of her life will be held during the summer when the weather is warmer, and all her loved ones can be there. Helen was born to Roy and Blanch Smith on March 2, 1940 in Lodgepole, South Dakota where she was raised on...
Tristen William Hutton
Jan 4, 2022
Tristen William Hutton passed away January 4, 2022. He was born May 9, 1999 in Gillette, Wyoming to Stacy Koloski and Charlie Hutton. Tristen spent time attending schools here in Wyoming, as well as Arizona, eventually graduating from high school in Colorado. He moved back to Gillette and attended college here. He lived his life with tenacity. Whatever he was...
Lenard Loyde Reub
Jan 3, 2022
Lenard Reub passed away in his home on January 3, 2022, in Gillette, Wyoming. Lenard was born in Gillette on December 8, 1948, to Raymond and Eve Mac Reub of Upton, Wyoming. His first 18 years of life were spent growing up in Upton, a place with small town values and a sense of community. He graduated from high school...
Dustin Edward Patten
Dec 30, 2021
Memorial service for Dustin Patten will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. Loving father, son, brother, and friend. Dustin Edward Patten was born on January 12, 1983 in Williston, ND. and left us much too soon on December 30, 2021. Dustin passed away at his home in Gillette,...
Brian Andy Williams
Dec 29, 2021
Brian Williams, loving husband, father and Papa, died unexpectedly on December 29, 2021, after contracting covid related pneumonia. Mass of Christian Burial for Brian, 62, of Gillette, will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Father Bryce officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel, with a vigil...
Mary Lou Halvorsen
Dec 29, 2021
Mary Lou Halvorsen passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the age of 91.
She was born June 28, 1930 in Emery, Utah to Orval and Leona Sorensen. She spent her childhood on her parent’s cattle ranch, helping cook for crews and raising 4-H calves. She graduated from South Emery High in Ferron, Utah in 1948. She worked at the...
Opal Edith Callender
Dec 24, 2021
Mass of Christian Burial for Opal E. Callender will at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Gillette, WY with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating; reception at the church. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Opal, age 85 was taken to and gained her angel wings on Christmas eve, December 24, 2021 at her...
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