March 12, 1954–June 23, 2025
Gary Lee Bennett passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming, surrounded by his family. He was an amazing father, brother, uncle, cousin, and a friend to many. He worked hard to help change the lives of those he knew…
Aug. 9, 1943–July 3, 2025
Gary Lee Dixon, 81, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away on July 3, 2025.
Born in Newcastle, Wyoming, Gary was a lifelong cowboy with a passion for team roping. He worked in feedlots, and at various jobs driving truck until Dystonia forced him to quit roping and working.…
Dec. 26, 1946–July 7, 2025
Dale Lee Comer, 79, of Newcastle, Wyoming, made his transition from this earth on July 7, 2025.
Dale was born on Dec. 26, 1946, to Jack Buckley and Hazel Merle (Drake) Comer in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He was the eldest of four children.
After graduating high…
Feb. 22, 2025–July 5, 2025
Our precious son, grandson, nephew, and miracle, Brooks Tanner Venema, passed away in the arms of his loving parents on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at just four months old. Though his time with us was brief, Brooks made an unforgettable impact on all who knew him. He was a…
Aug. 5, 1970–June 28, 2025
A funeral liturgy was held for Timothy Leo Nolan, 54, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Saint Anthony Catholic Church, 610 Juniper Street, Upton, Wyoming, with Father Michael Carr as the celebrant.
A vigil for the deceased was held prior to the liturgy service at 10:30…
April 17, 1976–June 26, 2025
Joe Grant Miller, born on April 17, 1976, in Grants, New Mexico, passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 49, in
Weston County.
Throughout his life, Joe was known for his vibrant spirit and the laughter he brought into every room he entered. His energetic nature…
Oct. 3, 1938–June 15, 2025
James Perry Ellis, known affectionately as “Jim,” “Dad,” “Grandpa,” “Jimbo,” and “Gentleman Jim” by those who knew and loved him, passed away June 15, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jim was born Oct. 3, 1938, in Wyoming, the eldest of…
June 30, 1938–June 12, 2025
Carolyn Janet (Vurm) Anderson, 86, died in her sleep on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Weston County Manor, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Carolyn was born in Parker, South Dakota, to Lillian Adeline (Dirks) Vurm and Joseph Vurm on June 30, 1938, and married Roger Arthur Anderson…
Aug. 23, 1949–June 9, 2025
Starla Dawn Sweet, 75, passed away at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming, on June 9, 2025.
Starla was born on Aug. 23, 1949, to Robert Edwin Sundstrom and Loree Elva (Meyer) Sundstrom in Hot Springs, South Dakota. She joined three older…
Jan. 18, 1930–June 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” Perino was born on Jan. 18, 1930, and was the youngest child of Felix and Mary C. Perino, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Bob was raised on the family ranch on Oil Creek with his three siblings, Victoria (Mayberry), Albert, and “Little” Mary.
Bob grew up learning…
June 7, 1998–May 30, 2025
Ethan Schuessler, a bright spirit known for his loving nature, infectious laughter, and selfless help, was called home to God on May 30, 2025. Though it was sooner than we would have liked, we know that God’s plans are far greater than ours.
Born on June 7, 1998, in…
Nov. 10, 1926–Dec. 24, 2024
Ruth Elizabeth Moore peacefully passed away on Dec. 24, 2024, with her family by her side.
Ruth was born Nov. 10, 1926, to Frank and Pearl (Schultz) Fawcett on the family ranch homesteaded on Beaver Creek near Newcastle, Wyoming. She was the middle daughter of three…
Sept. 3, 1993–My 30, 2025
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Dalton Wayne Shrader, 31 years old. He was taken too soon. He loved nothing more than making memories with his family and friends, from being in the outdoors fishing, camping, and even putting his amazing artist ability…
1927–May 29, 2025
Johnna R. Morgan, a lady of Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado, died in Katy, Texas, on May 29, 2025.
Johnna was born in 1927 in Alliance, Nebraska, to Zilpha Ruby Ronzo. Johnna’s father was David Earl Walker. Johnna was raised by her mother, her caring step-father, Ward Fosdick,…
July 8, 1940–May 26, 2025
Daryld Donald Fritz, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Gillette, Wyoming, surrounded by loved ones, on May
26, 2025.
Born July 8, 1940, to Mary Fritz Stapert in Isabel, South Dakota, he attended school in Faith, South Dakota, and Isabel, ending his formal education…
May 23, 1947–Nov. 26, 2024
Carlos Gene Holwell was born on May 23, 1947, at the Lutheran Hospital in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Milton and Esley (Childs) Holwell of Osage, Wyoming.
Carlos passed away on Nov. 26, 2024, at the home of his daughter in Tennessee, from an apparent heart attack…
Nov. 9, 1954–Sept. 24, 2024
Please join us for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Linda Lu Childs, on May 24. A gravesite service at the Upton Greenwood Cemetery will begin at noon, followed by a meal at the Upton Community Building.
Linda passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at her home…
Dec. 9, 1938—May 10, 2025
Laverne “Vern/Vernie” Ray Frank, age 86, of Newcastle, Wyoming, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Vernie was born on Dec. 9, 1938, to Bernhard (Ben) and Genevieve (Johnson) Frank in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. When he was a…
April 2, 1948–May 3, 2025
My mom came into this world on April 2, 1948, in Deport, Texas. From
an early age, her parents, Thelma Pauline Eaton and Raymond Claude Jones, knew they had a firecracker on their hands.
She joined her older sister, Shirley Inez, and — somewhere between the hugs, kisses…
April 9, 1952–April 26, 2025
Cynthia Sue McCollom Crabtree, 73, of Osage, Wyoming passed away peacefully at Weston County Health Services on April 26, 2025, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Cyndi was born in Newcastle, Wyoming, on April 9, 1952, to Harold and Dorothy (Cole) McCollom.…
Sept. 14, 1939–April 18, 2025
Lewis Franklin Fawcett was born in Newcastle, Wyoming, to Crawford and Alice Fawcett on Sept. 14, 1939, as their fifth-born child, of a family of 10.
Lewis went on to meet the love of his
life, MaryJo Fordyce, when he came to her family’s ranch to antelope hunt. They…