OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Jon Michael McLean

Jon Michael McLean

May 7, 2025

Jon Michael McLean, 70, of Casper, Wyoming passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 7th, 2025 at Central Wyoming Hospice after a long health battle.

Jon was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Robert “Mick” and Ruth (Anderson) McLean on July 9th, 1954. He attended Midway High School and graduated in 1972.

After briefly attending Valley City State where he...

Herbert Clayton Eddy

Herbert Clayton Eddy

May 6, 2025

Herbert Eddy of Casper, Wyoming, born January 11, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. An obituary will be posted as it becomes available. There are no services planned at this time.

James Michael McAllister

James Michael McAllister

May 6, 2025

James Michael McAllister July 19, 1951 - May 6, 2025 James (Jim) McAllister (Mac) passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on May 6, 2025, at Banner Hospital in Casper, WY with his wife, Roberta, by his side. Jim was born on July 19, 1951, in Fall River, South Dakota to Irene and James Daniel McAllister. Jim’s mother, Irene, later married...

Diane D Shedden

Diane D Shedden

May 4, 2025

Diane Shedden, age 76, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away in her home, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and deep love for her family.

Born in Provo, Utah, Diane was the beloved daughter of Max and Ruth Diamond. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Michelle Mitchell.

Diane is survived by her loving husband, Wesley Shedden Sr.;...

Edward Eugene Cook

Edward Eugene Cook

May 2, 2025

Edward E. Cook, 95, of Dubois, Wy passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. An obituary will be posted as it becomes available. Ed is being laid to rest in Santa Paula, California. There are no services planned at this time.

Teresa Lynn Gumfory

Teresa Lynn Gumfory

May 2, 2025

Teresa Lynn Gumfory, 53, born July 29, 1971. Teresa passed away in Casper, WY on Friday May 2, 2025. We will post the full obituary once it becomes available.

Kimberly Lynnae Yingling

Kimberly Lynnae Yingling

May 2, 2025

Kimberly Yingling passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. An obituary will be posted in the coming days. There are no services planned at this time.

Tom George Nicholson Jr

Tom George Nicholson Jr

May 1, 2025

Tom Nicholson Jr, 78 of Casper passed on Thursday May 1, 2025.

Services are being planned for a later date.

Butch Ernest Cureton

Butch Ernest Cureton

Apr 30, 2025

Steven (Butch) Ernest Cureton, 73 of Casper, WY passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at his home.

Butch was born in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Jess and Mary Cureton on February 29, 1952. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1970. During his youth, he was a talented baseball player, known for his side-arm fastball pitching and...

Jorge Isais

Jorge Isais

Apr 29, 2025

Jorge Isais, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming, surrounded by family and love.

Born on February 23, 1950, in Zacatecas, Mexico, Jorge was a man full of life, known for his big heart, generous spirit, and unforgettable sense of humor. He never met a stranger, and he could light up a room with his jokes,...

Scott Wiley Talbott

Scott Wiley Talbott

Apr 25, 2025

Scott Wiley Talbott was born on April 7, 1962, in Monte Vista, Colorado, to Jim and Janet Talbott. He was raised on the Talbott family ranch west of Laramie, Wyoming, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. His childhood was filled with hunting, trapping, exploring the surrounding plains and mountains, and working alongside his family. Even from a...

Woody Budig

Woody Budig

Apr 25, 2025

US Army Retired Major Sherwood R. (Woody) Budig, 88 of Casper WY, took his final flight peacefully surrounded by his family on April 25, 2025, due to complications of Agent Orange.

Woody was born in Madison WI on April 13, 1937, to Raymond E Budig and Ruth E (Johnson) Budig. He grew up on a working family dairy farm in Marshall...

Michael L. Smith

Michael L. Smith

Apr 24, 2025

Michael Louis Smith passed away April 24, 2025. He was a man of true strength and virtue, who passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82. He was a true Wyomingite.

Michael was born October 26, 1942 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His parents, Harry and Adele Smith, helped him learn what it meant to serve his people. His father fought...

Rick L. Johnson

Rick L. Johnson

Apr 24, 2025

Rick passed away on Thursday, April 24th 2025. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family whom he loved. Rick was born on May 12, 1954 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Norman Johnson and Juliette “Neste” Johnson. Rick was the 8th of 13 children and grew up from the family farm in Saint Hilaire, Minnesota. Rick graduated from Lincoln High...

Christine Campbell

Christine Campbell

Apr 23, 2025

Ellen “Christine” Campbell was born on December 1, 1934, in Central City, Kentucky, to James Elton Tomes and Esther Carnithan Tomes. On December 16, 1954, she married the love of her life, James S. Campbell.

Christine, or “Chris” as many knew her, made her home in Casper, Wyoming, where she worked at the hospital for many years. After retiring and caring...

Ramona Mae Eccles

Ramona Mae Eccles

Apr 21, 2025

Ramona Mae Eccles passed away on April 21, 2025. There are no services planned at this time.

Sandra Therese DeBlaker

Sandra Therese DeBlaker

Apr 21, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Therese (Reynolds) DeBlaker

July 18, 1944 – April 21, 2025

Sandy DeBlaker, 80, of Glenrock, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in Casper on April 21, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was adopted at 13 months by Leo and Agnes Reynolds. After her father’s passing in 1955, Sandy and her mother moved to Rawlins, Wyoming, to be closer to family.

A 1963...

Vivian Grant

Vivian Grant

Apr 20, 2025

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Edward A. and Florence Grant, and her brothers, Edward F. and Dan Grant. Asked to remember Vivian in a single word, her friends said she was gracious, loved, precious, glowing, caring, faithful, selfless, compassionate, devout, friend, priceless, talkative, fun, and hilarious. While attending St. Anthony’s grammar school, the class regularly went to...

Catherine Lynn McCorkle

Catherine Lynn McCorkle

Apr 20, 2025

Catherine Lynn McCorkle, 75, of Casper, WY passed away April 20, 2025. Catherine was born February 11, 1950 in Casper, WY. A full obituary will be available at a later time. 

Ronald Eugene Mellinger

Ronald Eugene Mellinger

Apr 19, 2025

Ronald Eugene Mellinger Jr., known to many as Ronnie or Mel, passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 42 in Casper, Wyoming. Born on October 15, 1982, Ronnie was a straightforward man who valued honesty and brevity in his interactions.

Ronnie proudly served in the Navy for four years, where he was honorably discharged. He carried the discipline...

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