Obituaries

Barbara Elaine Barbe

Barbara Elaine Barbe

Jun 19, 2025

It is with a heavy heart the family of Barbara Elaine Barbe, age 82, announces her passing away at South Lincoln Medical Hospital in Kemmerer, Wyoming on June 19, 2025. Barbara was born in Cotton County, Oklahoma to Leroy Athel Barbe, Jr. and Vivian Annie (Turner) Barbe on February 28, 1943. She grew up in Southwest Oklahoma. Barbara attended grade...

Patrick Lynn Stanton

Patrick Lynn Stanton

Jun 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Lynn Stanton announces his passing on June 10th, 2025

in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Pat was born December 1st, 1947, in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Jeanne Marie

and Richard Henry Stanton. Pat was the oldest of the three Stanton children. Brother Vernon (Vern)

arrived three years later, and sister Lynette arrived eight years after Vern....

Jesus Jose Reymundo Garcia

Jesus Jose Reymundo Garcia

Jun 1, 2025

JESUS JOSE GARCIA REYMUNDO, AGE 69 PASSED AWAY ON Sunday June 1, 2025 in Kemmerer

Wyoming. He was born on December 24 1955 in SAN JUAN DEL RIO DURANGO MEXICO TO

CECILIA AND JOSE REYMUNDO GARCIA.

HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS A VERY HARD WORKER AND

TALENTED PERSON. HE LOVED THE OUTDOORS. HE WAS A LOVING FATHER AND GRANDFATHER.

SURVIVED BY...

AnnaMarie Alexander

AnnaMarie Alexander

May 20, 2025

Anna Marie Alexander, age 76, of La Barge, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Ann was born in Bellingham, Washington, and was a 1966 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School. Following graduation, she attended a technical school for Business, furthering her education and laying the foundation for her future.

In 1969, Ann married the love of her life, Ron...

Joyce I Millich

Joyce I Millich

Apr 27, 2025

Joyce Ilene Millich, 88, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Murray, Utah. She was born

October 4 , 1936, in Roy, Utah to Percy and Velma Burnett.

She married John Robert Millich on April 10", 1957, in Kemmerer, Wyoming. She

lived in Roy from 1936 to 1947 and then Kemmerer from 1957 to 2010 when she left

Kemmerer for Salt Lake City.

She was a...

Dustin Keith Matthews

Dustin Keith Matthews

Apr 23, 2025

Dustin Matthews, 40, was reunited with his older brother in heaven on April 23, 2025.‬‭ He was born on August 28, 1984 to Doug and Sandra Matthews in Ogden, UT. He was‬ greatly admired as the youngest of four children.‬ Dustin started life strong as a happy, healthy toddler. At the age of 2, he suffered a‬ stroke to his...

Joan W. Parkes

Joan W. Parkes

Apr 16, 2025

In Loving memory of Joan Wayne Parkes, born October 29, 1930 and passed away at her home on April 16, 2025 in Diamondville, WY.

Joan loved the outdoors, camping, kayaking, canoeing, and her little dog.  She always named her cars like members of the family.

Joan was preceded in death by  her loving husband of 52 years, George L. Parkes.  She is...

Emalinn Hartley

Emalinn Hartley

Apr 11, 2025

Emalinn Hartley, age 19 of Vulcan, passed away April 11, 2025 in Fayette, Missouri. She was born on January 25, 2006 in Kemmerer, WY, the daughter of James and Janet (Stanley) Hartley.

A 2024 graduate of the South Iron R-1 School District, she was currently pursuing her dreams at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO, where she was studying Marine Biology....

Teddy Lynn Wright

Teddy Lynn Wright

Mar 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teddy L. Wright on March 25, 2025. Teddy was our cherished and beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know and love him.

Teddy was born on May 5, 1933, in Kemmerer, Wyoming to Virginia and Cyril G. “Bud” Wright...

Louis Alexander Bartlett

Louis Alexander Bartlett

Mar 14, 2025

Louis Alexander Bartlett

October 12, 1948 – March 15, 2025On March 15, 2025, Louis Alexander Bartlett, better known as Louie, signed off for the last time, passing away peacefully at home in Kemmerer, Wyoming, a town he loved as much as he loved complaining about its winters and potholes. But no matter how much he grumbled, Kemmerer was home, and the...

Rebecca Hartle

Rebecca Hartle

Mar 13, 2025

Rebecca Julieana Hartle, fondly known as Julie, 83, formerly of Diamondville, passed away at her home in Phoenix, Arizona on March 13, 2025 surrounded by her family after a persistent battle with Multiple Sclerosis.Julie was born on July 9,1941 in Ashton, Idaho to John Wesley High and Thelma Maude Andrus High. She was the youngest of 7 children. She grew...

Charles Walter Luthy

Charles Walter Luthy

Mar 9, 2025

Just before making the resolution to stop swearing, Charles (“Chuck”) Luthy passed away

Sunday March 9th after taking his best friend, Charlie, for a run. Born in Kansas City, MO, in

1939, Chuck was the second child of Charles & Maye Luthy. He was always proud of his

stubborn, hardheaded Czech/Bohunk heritage.

Chuck was called to military service…well, to repeat the story as was...

Gerald Lynn Boan

Gerald Lynn Boan

Mar 8, 2025

Jerry Boan passed away peacefully at home in Kemmerer, Wyoming. He was born on December 12, 1945, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Joseph and Virginia Boan. His parents later divorced, and his mom married Carl Jensen, who became an important father figure in his life.

Jerry was a proud veteran, serving as a surgical tech and combat medic in Vietnam. He...

Lora Zane Breese

Lora Zane Breese

Mar 6, 2025

Lora “Zane” Breese passed away in her sleep the morning of March 6th, 2025.

Zane was born July 29th, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona to Casper and Mary Ann Berry. Zane loved, lived and made people laugh. She took care of others before herself. She worked alongside her siblings at her father’s restaurant(s). Her first job was washing dishes at the Royal...

Donald Drueck Thayer

Donald Drueck Thayer

Feb 15, 2025

Donald Drueck Thayer was born to Margaret and Donald Thayer on February 14, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent his first ten to twelve years growing up in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. When in Junior High, his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Don was always an active and athletic kid and played a variety of sports,...

Verna Povsche

Verna Povsche

Feb 8, 2025

Verna Hunzie Combs Povsche, 96, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at Hospice of Laramie, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 17, 1928, in Frontier, Wyoming, to John and Mary (Dubinksy) Hunzie. Verna spent the majority of her life in Kemmerer, Wyoming, where she created a lifetime of cherished memories and friendships. In retirement, she and...

Larry D Heathman

Larry D Heathman

Feb 8, 2025

Larry D. Heathman was born on September 24,1939 and passed away February 8, 2025 . He was married to Sheri Heathman on December 26, 1985, and they raised three daughters and two grandchildren. 

He is survived by his grandchildren;

Josh Hedden, Kelsey McKnight , Jena Coy; Michelle Hill, Shonda Hill; Connor Hill and among great grandchildren. Survived by Mason Heathman and Rick...

Alena Marie Finnegan

Alena Marie Finnegan

Jan 28, 2025

Alena Marie Finnegan was born on July 20, 1981 in Evanston, Wyoming.  She was the first of four daughters.  From an early age, her younger sisters looked up to and admired her.  Alena passed away on  January 28, 2025 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 43.

She grew up in Kemmerer, Wyoming and graduated from...

Jane Thornock

Jane Thornock

Jan 27, 2025

Jane Thornock passed into the loving arms of our Savior in the early morning hours on January 27th, 2025 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

Jane was born on December 16th, 1953 to Frank and Audene Thornock. She was their first child. She attended Elementary, Junior and Senior High School in Kemmerer, Wyoming. She attended the LDS Business...

Robin Scott Kolata

Robin Scott Kolata

Jan 20, 2025

Robin (Rob) Scott Kolata 

(March 2nd, 1961- January 20th 2025) 

Rob Scott Kolata, beloved, dad, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away on January 20th, 2025 in Kemmerer Wyoming. He was born in Kemmerer Wyoming to Paul (Buddy) and Marlene Kolata. 

Rob grew up in Frontier Wyoming. His siblings recall that there was never a dull moment with Rob. From dragging...