Obituaries

Clarence Richard Ettles Jr

Clarence Richard Ettles Jr

Jun 8, 2025

Clarence Richard “Rick” Ettles Jr. peacefully passed away June 8, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming with his loving wife, daughters, son and family by his side at 78 years old. Rick was born July 19,1946, in Craig, CO. to Clarence Richard Ettles Sr. and Margaret Emma Logan.

Rick married the love of his life of 50 years Sheryl, December 7, 1974, and...

Dana P. Van Burgh

Dana P. Van Burgh

Jun 7, 2025

Dana P. Van Burgh passed away June 7 surrounded by family, friends, and his amazing Hospice care team.

Born June 20, 1932 in Casper, WY to Mary Lucile Geary and Dana P. Van Burgh, Sr.

He married Nora Rose Hoffman, also a Casper native, and they had three children, Christine, Dana III, and Gabrielle.

He was proud of his 38 years of teaching...

Allen Michael Novotny

Allen Michael Novotny

Jun 7, 2025

Allen Michael Novotny (Al) 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 7, 2025 in Casper WY at Central WY Hospice.

Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima on Monday June 16th 11:00am (1401 CY Avenue Casper, WY). Following the mass a military funeral honor will be held at the Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery (Evansville) at 1:00pm...

Jesse Austin Wadley

Jesse Austin Wadley

Jun 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of Jesse Austin Wadley, who left this world on June 5, 2025, at the age of 33.

Jesse was born on March 21, 1992, in Salem, Oregon, and spent his childhood in Simi Valley, Moorpark, California, and Casper, Wyoming, before eventually returning to Salem as an adult. His...

Gaylin E. Carson

Gaylin E. Carson

Jun 5, 2025

Gaylin E. Carson, III. 27 years old of Casper Wyoming passed away June 5, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 30, 1997, to Catrina D. Carson (Birkle) and Gaylin E. Carson, II. He lived most of his life in Casper and Evansville and attended Evansville Elementary School, Dean Morgan Junior High School and graduated...

Mildred Pickard

Mildred Pickard

Jun 3, 2025

Mildred Ann Pickard (Lilienthal) peacefully passed away June 3, 2025 in the arms of her loved ones at the age of 86.

Mildred was born to Veronica (Fannie) Peters and Theordore Henry Lilienthal, in Miles City, Montana on August 27, 1939. While in Miles City she completed the majority of her education and met the love of her life, before graduating...

Sandra F. Oliver

Sandra F. Oliver

Jun 2, 2025

Sandra F. Oliver, 87, of Wheatland, WY passed away June 2, 2025. She was born July 29, 1937 in Dunmor, KY to parents, Mary (Lesley) and Taft Harper.

A full obituary will be posted when available.

Robert Eugene Cook

Robert Eugene Cook

Jun 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Eugene Cook (1928-2025)

Robert “Bob” Eugene Cook passed away peacefully, in the presence of family, on Monday, 2 June in Casper, Wyoming. Bob was 97 years old.

Bob was born on 23 April 1928 in Billings, Montana. Bob’s childhood was spent in multiple locations in Montana and California. Bob did farm work as early as he was able, and managed...

Roy J. Larsen

Roy J. Larsen

Jun 1, 2025

Roy Joseph Larsen was born February 2, 1926 to Enoch and Agnes (Brorby) Larsen in Mobridge, South Dakota. He attended three one room country schools in Campbell County, SD with his aunt as teacher seven of the eight years, and helped out on the family farm where he learned to drive the tractor and car from age nine.

Graduation from Ballard...

Jeffrey Walter DeLong

Jeffrey Walter DeLong

Jun 1, 2025

With profound sadness we announce the sudden, unexpected passing of Jeffrey Walter DeLong at the age of 37. Our family is devastated and in absolute shock by our loss.

Jeff was born October 19, 1987 at the Pensacola Naval Hospital to John and Vikky (Bissonette) DeLong. He grew up in Honolulu Hawaii, a Navy Brat. He attended Aliamanu Elementary school, Moanaloa...

Judith Barbara Sumey

Judith Barbara Sumey

May 31, 2025

Judy passed in Casper, Wyoming on May 31, 2025, of complications from a fall.

She was born in Casper to Donald W.J. and Helen (Arters) Richards on January 30, 1944. Judy graduated with honors from Natrona County High School in 1962. She went on to earn an Associates Degree from Casper College in 1964. From there she went to work in...

Kohlman Eugene Claney

Kohlman Eugene Claney

May 28, 2025

Kohlman Eugene Claney, 27, of Casper Wyoming passed away on May 28th, 2025. Kohlman was born November 26th,1997 to proud parents Buddy and Brenda Claney, at Wyoming Medical Center. They got to bring home their “butterball turkey” on Thanksgiving day, where the adventure began!

From a young age he had everyone on their toes, countless emergency room visits and “close calls”...

Norma Anna Parke

Norma Anna Parke

May 25, 2025

Norma Anna Parke, 51, of Casper, Wyoming passed away at Banner Medical Center on Sunday, May 25, 2025 with her husband by her side. She was born April 23, 1974 to Gilbert and Ana Cerda in Brownsville, Texas.

Norma had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. When she first moved to Casper she enjoyed...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Cheney

Patricia Ann "Pat" Cheney

May 23, 2025

Patricia Ann “Pat” Cheney, 86, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at Banner Medical Center Friday May 23, 2025. Viewing and visitation will be held Bustard & Jacoby, 600 CY Avenue, Casper, Wyoming 82601, on May 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. On May 29, 2025, a rosary service will be held at 11:30 am and followed by funeral...

Lola Nell Smith

Lola Nell Smith

May 22, 2025

Lola N. Smith passed on May 22 at her home surrounded by family. She was born at Simpson Corner near Athens, Tennessee to Thelma and Paul Simpson July 30, 1928, the youngest of two. At the age of 3, the family moved by train to Spokane, Washington.

The family lived outside of town, and she talked about riding a horse in...

Roger (Rog) Lee Snell

Roger (Rog) Lee Snell

May 22, 2025

Roger (Rog) Lee Snell, 81, of Casper, WY, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born on March 2, 1944, in Hanna, WY, Roger was the son of Bernard (Barney) and Violet Snell. He grew up alongside his brothers and sister and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1963. Shortly after, he enlisted in...

Alfred Cheney, V

Alfred Cheney, V

May 22, 2025

Alfred Cheney V was born 19 February, 1937 in Kinston, North Carolina. He was the first born son to Alfred IV and Gladys Wise Cheney. He passed away 22 May, 2025. He was 88 years old.

He graduated from Contentnea High School where he excelled in sports and social life.

He married Wanda Bridges in 1964. They had one son, Alfred Cheney...

Linda Gail Thomas

Linda Gail Thomas

May 19, 2025

Gail went to be with Jesus on May 19, 2025 in Casper, Wyoming.

She was born July 26, 1941, in Glencoe, Alabama, to Ina Bell Bowen Parker of Alexandria, Alabama and Stanford Shelby Parker of Mobile, Alabama. While in college at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, she met the love of her life, John Evan Thomas, III of Birmingham, Alabama....

Susan Rebecca Chapman

Susan Rebecca Chapman

May 14, 2025

Susan Chapman was a strong, loving, and compassionate woman who treated everyone around her like family. She was born in Orland, California, and retired from the City of San Francisco after a long and dedicated career.

Known affectionately as “Grandma” to many, Susan had a warm heart and an open home. She was a devoted member of the LDS Church and...

Jack Llewelyn Hoffman

Jack Llewelyn Hoffman

May 13, 2025

Jack Hoffman,86 passed on Tuesday May 13,2025. 

There will be a service of Military Honors on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery, 80 Veterans Drive, Evansville WY 82636.