Obituary

Michael Sonnie Kirby July 14, 1996 – June 8, 2022 (age 25) Michael Sonnie Kirby, 25, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on June 8. Michael was born in Casper to Mike and Carla Kirby on July 14, 1996. He went to high school at Natrona County High School and graduated in 2015. Michael enjoyed working […]

Donald L. “Donk” Goodman: 1956 – 2022 Donald L. Goodman (“Donk”) passed away in his home surrounded by family on June 5, 2022. Don was born in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, on December 18, 1956, to Dean L. Goodman and Anna Rose Goodman. He had three siblings: Marlynn, Marlene, and John. They grew up on a […]

Donna Sue Chladek: August 12, 1946 – May 27, 2022 (age 75) Donna Sue Maupin Chladek died Friday, May 27, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born in Glasgow, Missouri, on August 12, 1946, to parents Everett and Genevieve Maupin. She moved to Casper at the age of 7 and graduated from Natrona County High […]

Darla “Swytch” Jane Tennant: April 11, 2001 – May 24, 2022 (age 21) Our precious Darla Jane (“Swytch Blayde”) Tennant, 21, left us to fly with the angels on May 24, 2022, in Casper, Wyoming, after succumbing to her health issues. Darla was born in Casper, Wyoming, to Hayley and Bradford Tennant on April 11, 2001. She was […]

LeRoy Houston Lamb: 1935 – 2022 LeRoy Houston Lamb, 87, of Casper, Wyoming passed away on May 27, 2022, at Meadow Wind Assisted Living. He was born on April 10, 1935, in Casper, Wyoming to Joseph and Velma Lamb. He worked alongside his dad for the BB Brooks Ranch for many years until he married […]

Patricia Bustard Léger: April 24, 1940 – May 18, 2022 (age 82) Patricia Elaine Bustard Léger, 82, was born April 24, 1940 in Casper, Wyoming to Charlotte and William Bustard. She loved Casper, and it was always her home at heart. Pat passed away suddenly on May 18 while spending time with her good friend and chosen sister […]

Judi Gehrett Curkendall: 1946 – 2022 A celebration of life for Judi Curkendall will be held Saturday, June 11 at sunset at her home in Mills. She passed away on Feb. 21, 2022 after a long battle with COPD. Cremation has already taken place. Judi was born June 13, 1946 in Casper, Wyoming to Clarence […]

Eva Mae Ficken: 1929 – 2022 Our beloved mother Eva Mae Ficken passed away May 26, 2022. Eva Mae was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Joe & Bertha West. She was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma until her family packed up and moved to Rangley, Colorado. There she met Henry Leo Ficken […]

Mary M. Franklin: August 28, 1927 – May 9, 2022 (age 94) Mary Margaret Franklin passed away on May 9, 2022, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyoming with family by her side. Mary Franklin was born in Clayton, Washington to Henry Schmidt and Rose Schlinder on August 28, 1927. The family then moved to Spokane, Washington; while […]

Samuel Sheldon Wood: 1939 – 2021 Samuel “Sheldon” Wood, 82, of Casper, Wyoming passed away on November 6, 2021 with family by his side. Sheldon was born on February 10, 1939 in Brighton, Colorado to William “Bill” S. and Sarah V. Wood, the second of five children. Sheldon grew up in Rawlins, Wyoming and Salt […]

Patricia Gay Hypes: 1955 – 2022 Patricia Gay Hypes (“Pat in a Hat”) died peacefully on April 21, 2022 at Wyoming Medical Center with family by her side. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 3, 1955. She was preceded in death by her brother Kevin Ellis, her parents Sue Joyce Pickett and Joseph […]

Carolyn J. Boyd: March 25, 1954 – April 18, 2022 (age 68) Carolyn Jean Boyd was born March 25, 1954, in Lexington, Nebraska to James Eugene Boyd and Wilma Vernell (Shuler) Boyd. She is survived by her brother John (Carrie) Boyd of Stilwell, KS; sister-in-law Mary Boyd of Pauls Valley, OK; nephew Jesse Boyd (Sierra Littrell) of Scottsdale, […]

Delano R Cureton: 1954 – 2022 Don was born August 16, 1954 in Casper, Wyoming to Claire Condelario and was adopted by Howard Cureton in 1965. He was the fourth out of five children. Don was an avid sports fan, fisherman and hunter, and there wasn’t a sport he didn’t excel in, nor was there […]

David Lavar Coy: 4/24/1951 – 4/8/2022 David Lavar Coy, 4/24/51 to 4/8/22, passed away in his home in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Powell, Wyoming, he attended undergraduate school at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in poetry from the University of Arkansas. He spent many years serving […]

Bebe Berdine Helgeson: 1949 – 2022 It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Bebe Helgeson, 72, on April 12, 2022. She passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was ready and excited to be with her Lord and Savior. Bebe Berdine Cummings was born on July 14, 1949, in […]

Monna Rae Tyler: 1938 – 2022 It’s with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Monna Rae Tyler on April 5, 2022. She was born Monna Rae Skinner in Bedford, Wyoming on July 15, 1938, the fourth of six children born to LeRoy and Zelta Skinner. She spent her childhood playing with friends, picking […]

Scott J. Gorrie: July 6, 1986 – April 5, 2022 (age 35) Scott James Gorrie, 35, passed from this earth on April 5, 2022 in Liberia, Costa Rica with his loving wife, Kelsey, by his side, following a tragic accident. Born to Andrew and Pamela on July 6, 1986 in Perth, Scotland, Scott spent his childhood playing soccer, […]

Barbara Joan “Jody” Reed: 1931 – 2022 Jody was the sixth of eight children, born to Paul and Bessie Miller in 1931 in Douglas, Wyoming. She graduated in 1949 and soon after went to work at Mountain Bell, where she worked for the next 30 years. She married Murray Reed on March 2, 1951 and […]

Rita Jean Brawley: 1946 – 2022 Rita Jean Brawley, age 75, was born June 6, 1946, and passed on April 3, 2022. She was a longtime resident of Casper. Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years Wayne Brawley, two sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by four sons, four daughters, […]

Amanda Jo Visoky: 1988 – 2022 Amanda Visoky, age 34, of Casper, Wyoming, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2022. She was born in Casper on March 12, 1988 to Robert and Michelle. She quickly had everyone wrapped around her finger as the first child, grandchild, and niece. Amanda was very active […]

Randy Clay Watts: 1962 – 2022 Randy Clay Watts, 60, of Casper, went to be with Lord Thursday, March 24, 2022 after fourteen years of aggressive Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Randy was born in Portland, Oregon to James Watts and Caroline Wagner on January 3, 1962 and was the youngest of four siblings. He graduated from […]