OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas
Judy Catchpole
Dec 4, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce Judy Simonton Catchpole, 81, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Central Wyoming Hospice from heart and stroke complications. Judy’s funeral will be held on Monday, January 5, at 11:00am at the First United Methodist Church in Casper, Wyoming.
Judy loved people and...
Ralph "Ed" Edward McKnire
Dec 16, 2025
Ralph "Ed" Edward McKnire, 82, of Casper passed away Dec. 16, 2025 due to many illnesses and age. He was born Mar. 8, 1943 in Lewistown MT to parents, Altha Mae (Carrell) and Ralph Edward McKnire.
Ed graduated from Thermopolis High School and was unable to serve in the military due to health reasons. He worked for Halliburton for many years...
Ophelia Ruth Vondra
Dec 15, 2025
Ophelia "Mac" Vondra 91, passed on Monday December 15, 2025. A Full obituary will be posted when available.
Clarence Bruce Phillips
Dec 13, 2025
Clarence “Bruce” Phillips, son of C.H. “Red” and Mildred Phillips, passed away in his home on December 13, 2025. He spent his last night surrounded by his wife and stepchildren and knew that he was loved dearly.
Bruce was born on April 11, 1936, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He grew up with his parents and brother, Charlie, in Centralia, Illinois where he...
Norma Fay Warner
Dec 13, 2025
Norma Fay Warner (Firth), age 93 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December, 13, 2025 at Life Care nursing home in Casper, Wyoming. She was born May 30, 1932 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and raised in Pinedale, Wyoming, daughter of the late Chris and Iva Firth.
Norma lived most of her life in Wyoming where her first 2...
Billy Ray Sisco
Dec 10, 2025
Billy Ray Sisco, 68, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on December 10th, 2025 in Casper at home.
Bill was born in Casper, Wyoming to Tom and Minnie Sisco on March 31st, 1957. He went to Kelly Walsh High School and graduated in 1975. He attended the University of Wyoming and studied Business and Communications. He owned the local business known as...
Beverly Ann Lewis
Dec 8, 2025
Beverly Lewis peacefully passed away on December 8th. She was a devoted wife of 65 and a half years to her husband, Ronald Lewis, a loving mother, and a cherished friend whose profound compassion and commitment touched countless lives.
Beverly was the very definition of a best friend to all who knew her. Her warmth created a welcoming space, and she...
Suzanne Maureen Stewart
Dec 8, 2025
Born: March 30,1934
Died: December 8, 2025 - after 91 Beautiful Years
Suzy was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Mabel and Maurice Lodge. She lived most of her childhood in Sheridan, Wyoming where her parents were teachers. The oldest of three sisters, she grew up in a home full of love. She carried love, compassion and warmth with her throughout...
Betsy Jane Cooan
Dec 7, 2025
Betsy J. Cooan, 90, passed away at home surrounded by family on Dec. 7, 2025.
Betsy was born on Nov. 3, 1935, in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Robert and Maggie Hegg. She was the youngest of 13 siblings. At the age of 17, she eloped across the state line to marry the love of her life, Lawrence Cooan, and they celebrated 62...
Lynn Arthur Bell
Dec 6, 2025
Lynn Arthur Bell, 81, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home on December 6th, 2025, with his daughter, son and dog by his side, after a brave, private cancer battle.
Lynn was born on August 5th, 1944 in Brighton, Colorado to Charles and Lauris (Reed) Bell. He was the 2nd of three sons. He graduated from Brighton High School in...
Richard "Rich" Wilkes
Dec 5, 2025
Richard D. "Rich" Wilkes, age 78, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Banner Wyoming Medical Center due to complications following a fall.
Rich was born on June 10, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Robert C. and Mary E. Wilkes. He grew up in Omaha and was an accomplished athlete at Benson High School, excelling in both...
Helen Marie Facinelli Wolff
Dec 5, 2025
Helen Marie Facinelli Wolff, 87, well known Casper educator, passed away December 5, 2025 at Wyoming Medical Center.
Helen was born March 18, 1938 at the Bishop Randall Hospital in Lander, Wyoming, to prominent Fremont County ranchers, Jim and Marie (Presgrove) Facinelli. She was reared on the family ranch six miles south of Lander, and graduated from Fremont County Vocational High...
Tyler George Allen Buslett
Dec 2, 2025
With heartfelt sadness and so much love, we say goodbye to Tyler George Allen Buslett who left us far too soon on December 2, 2025. Tyler was born on September 9, 1990, leaving us with 35 unforgettable years we will carry in our hearts forever. While we wish we had longer with him, there’s no denying he made each and...
Marie Wilson
Dec 1, 2025
Marie Wilson, 87, of Casper, Wy, passed away on December 1st, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Life Care.
Marie was born in Fort Duchesne, Ut, to parents Chester and Merele Lopez on February 6th, 1938. She went to school in Pioche, Nevada where she fell in love with baton twirling and went on to become head majorette. After high school...
Marie J Wilson
Dec 1, 2025
Marie Wilson, 87 passed on Monday December 1, 2025. A full obituary will be posted when available.
A Celebration of Marie's Life will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Bustard and Jacoby Funeral Home Reception Center, 600 CY Ave Casper, WY 82601.
Sherry Louise Johnson
Nov 29, 2025
Sherry Louise Johnson passed away on November 29 2025 in Casper, Wyoming after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. She was born on March 11, 1952 to Danny Wilber Stevens and Dorothy Lou Stevens, the 3rd of eight children. She is preceded in death by her father Danny and her brother Louis. She is survived by her mother Dorothy, her...
Johnetta "Johnnye" Louvenia Williams
Nov 27, 2025
Johnetta "Johnnye" Louvenia Williams (nèe Rose), 80, of Casper, WY went to be with the Lord on November 27th. Johnetta was born in Middlesboro, KY to John Carl and Louvenia Fischer Rose on December 28th, 1944. She attended Powell High School and graduated in 1962. She went on to earn a nursing degree from All Saints Episcopal Hospital School of...
Peggy Ann Hanson
Nov 26, 2025
Peggy Hanson, 73 passed on Tuesday, November 26, 2025. A full obituary will be posted when available.
A celebration of Peggy's life will be held Wednesday August 5, 2026 at Church of God of Prophecy, 2000 S. Washington St, Casper, 82601 at a time to be yet determined.
James Irwin Stewart
Nov 25, 2025
James “Jim” Irwin Stewart was born on October 8, 1949, to Harold Lloyd and Evelyn Irene (Ewalt) Stewart.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy during his early years, an experience that shaped much of his character and discipline.
He married Cindy Menuey, and together they welcomed two children, Thea and Mark. Though the marriage ended, Jim’s devotion to...
Timothy Paul Smith
Nov 23, 2025
Timothy Paul Smith was born in Stanley, Wisconsin on October 17, 1952 and passed away on November 23,2025. He is survived by his wife Karen, his mother Therese, three sons Tim, Travis and Tyrell and twelve grandchildren.
Tim was a die hard Green Bay Packers fan all of his life.
A Celebration of Life service for Tim will be held on Saturday...
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