OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Keith Ernest DeForrest

Keith Ernest DeForrest

Aug 30, 2026

In loving memory of Keith DeForrest , who passed away on August 30th 2026.

He loved motorcycles, cars, and rock n roll. Keith family and friends will carry forward his spirit through his love for cars. Keith went to diesel mechanic school, He loved working on cars, loved working on bikes. And if he liked you then he liked you.

He leaves...

Carla Marie Winkworth

Carla Marie Winkworth

Aug 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of a Beloved Mother Carla Winkworth

02/23/1950-08/30/2026

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and a family who will cherish her forever.

She was a devoted mother to her six children and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Her family was her greatest treasure, and nothing brought her more happiness than seeing the...

Matthew T. Matney

Matthew T. Matney

Aug 29, 2026

Matthew Taylor Matney, 38, was born January 7, 1988 and passed away on August 29, 2026. Matthew grew up primarily in Casper and was residing here when he passed. He went to school in both Casper and Cheyenne and received his GED while attending Trapper Creek Job Corps. He was very proud of the contribution he made while assisting firefighting...

Brida Jelliffe

Brida Jelliffe

Aug 28, 2026

Brida Jelliffe, 63, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2026. She was the daughter of George and Anna Schlotterbeck. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Brenda Hale. She is survived by her husband, Robert Jelliffe; sister, Frankie Turner; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Brida loved animals and had five dogs through the...

Terry Lee Jervah

Terry Lee Jervah

Aug 25, 2026

Terry Jervah, 68 of Casper passed on Tuesday August 25, 2026 at Central Wyoming Hospice.

There will be a graveside service for Terry on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Highland Cemetery, 1860 E 12th St, Casper WY, 82601.

Eileen Ruth Raver

Eileen Ruth Raver

Aug 25, 2026

Eileen Raver passed away Wednesday evening, August 25, 2026 in Casper, Wyoming. A full obituary will be posted in the coming days. There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Dale Devane Oakes Jr

Dale Devane Oakes Jr

Aug 24, 2026

Dale Devane Oakes Jr. passed away peacefully in Casper, Wyoming, on August 24, 2026, surrounded by love after a courageous battle with declining health. He was 72.

Born on May 24, 1954, Dale lived a life marked by creativity, determination, and heart. In high school, he was a competitive swimmer whose talent had him on a path toward the Olympics, until...

Timothy Jack McCrary

Timothy Jack McCrary

Aug 23, 2026

Timothy Jack McCrary, born July 30, 1955, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, retired Methodist Pastor, and United States Army Vietnam-era Veteran.

Tim was a man who could best be described as stubborn, kind, loving, and strong-willed. He had a presence that people remembered, and many who knew him would joke that...

Leo Allen Riley

Leo Allen Riley

Aug 22, 2026

Leo Allen Riley of Casper, Wyoming died at home on August 22nd, passing away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93.

Leo was born in 1932, the son of a sharecropper in St. Landry Parish, in the Cajun prairie of Louisiana -- an upbringing that imprinted him with a strong Catholic faith, a deep connection to family, and an...

Earl D Mansfield

Earl D Mansfield

Aug 21, 2026

Earl Dillard Mansfield, 90, of Glenrock, Wyoming passed away on August 21, 2026, at Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions in Casper.

Earl was born at the family home in Louisiana to John and Lela (Reid) Mansfield. He attended local schools but left in the 9th grade to work on the family farm, eventually working for local businesses. He moved to Burlington,...

Dwayne R. Towell

Dwayne R. Towell

Aug 20, 2026

Dwayne Ray Towell, 72 of Casper, WY passed away on August 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dwayne was known for his dry wit and humor, he loved to joke, often introducing himself as “George” and answering the phone “Sally’s Mule Barn”. He never met a stranger, and he joyfully shared the word of God with anyone willing to...

David Gene Ellis

David Gene Ellis

Aug 19, 2026

David Gene Ellis died in Casper, Wyoming on August 19, 2026.  He was born in Alliance, Nebraska October 17, 1952 to Raymond (Bud) Ellis and Pauline Ellis.  He graduated from Niobrara County High School in Lusk, Wyoming in 1971.

David participated in high school rodeo doing team roping.  He worked with his family in their trucking company among many other jobs....

Richard "Rick" John Bretton

Richard "Rick" John Bretton

Aug 18, 2026

Richard “Rick” John Bretton, 80, of Rolling Hills, Wyoming, passed away on August 18, 2026. Born March 3, 1946, in El Paso, Texas, Rick was the son of Army 2nd Lieutenant William Joseph Bretton and Mary Helen (Haley) Bretton.

Rick graduated from Ysleta High School in 1965 and went on to serve his country for two years with the United States...

Millie Faye Maurer (Ashley)

Millie Faye Maurer (Ashley)

Aug 18, 2026

Millie Faye Maurer (Ashley) passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. There are no services at this time. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

Margaret Mary Salisbury

Margaret Mary Salisbury

Aug 11, 2026

Margaret Mary (Burgoyne) Salisbury, 83, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on August 11,2026. Margaret was born on March 15, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. After graduation, she attended nursing school and spent the early years of her career working as both a hospital nurse and a pediatric flight nurse. In 1965, she married Eugene Salisbury, whom she was married to for...

Evonne Hunt

Evonne Hunt

Aug 11, 2026

Evonne Mary Tennant Hunt passed away August 11, 2026 after an extended battle with dementia. She was a resident of Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness at the time of her death. She had previously lived at the Wyoming Pioneer Home, Casper, Cody and Worland.

Evonne was born May 28, 1936 in Hanna, Wyoming to Evan (Sleepy) and Gertie Tennant. Evonne was the...

James Donald Sparks

James Donald Sparks

Aug 9, 2026

James “Jim” D. Sparks was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Jack and June Sparks. He attended school in Sheridan, where he was an accomplished student-athlete, and later earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming.



In 1959, Jim married Ann Ridle of Sheridan, and the couple made their home in Laramie. In 1962, while attending law school and raising two...

James Wayne McFall

James Wayne McFall

Aug 7, 2026

James Wayne McFall, born June 26, 1973, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 7, 2026, in Bar Nunn, Wyoming. James' life was a tapestry of deep faith, abiding love for his family, and heartfelt dedication to his work and passions.

James was a proud member of the Hot Springs County Graduating Class of 1992. From a...

Martha Sue Sedar

Martha Sue Sedar

Aug 7, 2026

Martha “Marty” Sue Sedar passed away August 7th 2026, at 71, in her hometown of Casper Wyoming. Marty was 1 of 6 children by the late Mary Lou Knox and Bob Sedar. She is survived by her sisters Marilee Markham, Tracey Sherrill, Lori Swenson and Anna Markham, her brother Thomas Sedar and her beloved son Louis Valentino Montoya II.

Marty graduated...

Normadyne "Norma" Ehler

Normadyne "Norma" Ehler

Aug 7, 2026

Normadyne "Norma" Ehler, born on August 27, 1935, in central Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was just short of 91 years old. Norma's remarkable journey through life was characterized by her tenacity, handcrafting skills and a zest for life that touched all who knew her.

Born to parents...

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