OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Ronald Lee Gooder

Ronald Lee Gooder

Jun 18, 2026

Ronald Lee Gooder

“The Force is strong with this one.”

Ronald Lee Gooder passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyoming following a brief illness. He was 73 years old.

Born Feb. 9, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, to Ronald Brent Gooder and Sara “Sally” Potarf, Ron was a lifelong Wyomingite at heart. He grew up one of...

Russell Craig Hoff

Russell Craig Hoff

Jun 15, 2026

Russell Craig Hoff, 79, gained his heavenly wings on June 15, 2026, at the Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions, from encephalitis and dementia. He was born on December 1, 1946, in Nebraska, spent his childhood in Worland and moved to Washington, then to Hot Springs, South Dakota. He met Mary when they were high school seniors, and he was the...

Roger Allen Bowman

Roger Allen Bowman

Jun 14, 2026

Roger was the youngest of 6 children born to Jim and Jean Bowman, who were originally from Ft Morgan, CO. Roger came into this world on October 3, 1956 in Galesburg, IL, where his father was in training for an administration position with the railroad. Moving often from state to state, Roger spent his growing up years in Illinois, Wisconsin,...

Vernon Neal Boyce

Vernon Neal Boyce

Jun 13, 2026

Vernon Neal Boyce passed away on June 13, 2026 in Casper, Wy. He was born on December 1,1928 to Wilfred and Marie (Woods) Boyce in Oklahoma City, Ok. He came to Casper to get a job with Haliburton and worked there for a few years. Than he met Gloria Gould and it was love at first sight and they married...

Elizabeth Ann Specht

Elizabeth Ann Specht

Jun 11, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Specht (Liz) 69, of Casper Wyoming, passed away on June 11, 2026 in Casper Wyoming.

She was born in Casper to William and Helen Specht on June 10, 1957. She attended Kelly Walsh High School and graduated in 1975. She earned a LPN degree from Casper College. She practiced nursing at Natrona County Lodge, Poplar Living Center and Wyoming...

Michael Eugene Huston

Michael Eugene Huston

Jun 11, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Huston, who passed away on June 11 in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 61. Michael will be remembered for his love of family, his kind spirit, and his lifelong passion for cars. Whether he was working on them, admiring them, or talking about them, automobiles brought him...

Catherine Mae Tackett

Catherine Mae Tackett

Jun 11, 2026

Catherine Tackett, who also went by Kate Tackett, lost her battle with advanced ALS. She passed away at the Casper Hospice Center in Casper, Wyoming on June 11, 2026.

She was born in Ely, Nevada November 24, 1970.

She is survived by her husband, James Tackett of Douglas, Wyoming; her children, Jamie and Chris Shockey of Peragold, Arkansas; Nicole and Jamie Wilkes...

Dorothy Ann Kiger

Dorothy Ann Kiger

Jun 10, 2026

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother and Great-great grandmother

DOROTHY ANN "ANNIE" GARRISON KIGER 85 of Casper, Wyoming passed away on June 10, 2026 at Central Wyoming Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Annie was born in Tipton, Oklahoma to Earl and Charlene (Lindsey) Garrison on September 5,1940.

In 1959 at the age of 19 she moved from Texas to Wyoming, eventually settling...

Robert "Bob" Theodore Brown

Robert "Bob" Theodore Brown

Jun 6, 2026

Robert "Bob" Brown, 97, passed away on June 6, 2026.

Bob was born on November 18, 1928, in Baldwin, Kansas, to Ted and Wilma Brown. He grew up with strong values of hard work, service, and family that would guide him throughout his life.

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army and later with the Kansas National Guard. Following...

Metta J. Martin

Metta J. Martin

Jun 4, 2026

Metta John Martin joined our Lord on June 4, 2026, passing away comfortably at Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions. A strong believer, she is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Metta was born on May 26, 1933 in Casper, Wyoming to John E. and Coula J. Roussalis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Mary Walford

Mary Walford

Jun 4, 2026

A Memorial Service for Mary Adele (Smith) Walford will be conducted on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2300 E 15th St, Casper, WY. Reception immediately following the service. Mary was born Oct. 9, 1929 in West View, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Raised and educated in West View, after graduation from West...

Denise E. Yarbrough

Denise E. Yarbrough

Jun 2, 2026

Denise Elaine Yarbrough, 40, of Kaycee, Wyoming, passed away on June 2, 2026.

Denise was born on February 16, 1986, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She lived a life marked by creativity, service, and a deep love for family, friends, and animals.

Denise proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant during her years of service. During...

Stephen Lamar Atkinson

Stephen Lamar Atkinson

Jun 2, 2026

Stephen LaMar Atkinson, lovingly known as Steve, passed away, surrounded by his three daughters on June 2, 2026, at the age of 83 in Casper, Wyoming. 

Steve was born on October 4, 1942, in Driggs, Idaho, to Walter and Bernice Atkinson. Growing up alongside four brothers and two sisters, and with his favorite cousin Richard often by his side, Steve cherished...

Tammy A. Herdt

Tammy A. Herdt

Jun 1, 2026

Tammy A. Herdt, 63, of Mills, WY passed away June 1, 2026 at Wyoming Medical Center. She was born March 14, 1963 in Casper to parents, Floris (Kissier) and Leroy Devoe. She will be laid to rest privately in Highland Cemetery.

Jerry Endresen

Jerry Endresen

May 30, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jerry L. Endresen of Casper, Wyoming. Jerry was born October 8, 1953, in Gordon, Nebraska to Belva (Billie) and Vernon (Vern) Endresen. The family moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1959, where Jerry grew his family and career.

Jerry deeply respected law enforcement and dreamed of becoming a Police Officer, a dream...

Austin Daniel Lingo

Austin Daniel Lingo

May 29, 2026

Austin Daniel Lingo, cherished son, devoted father, and loyal friend, passed away at his home on May 29, 2026, at the age of 30. Born on August 11, 1995, in Gillette, Wyoming, Austin graced this world with his warm smile and generous spirit, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Austin was the beloved son of Angela...

Rosemarie Tipps

Rosemarie Tipps

May 27, 2026

Rosemarie “Tiny” Tipps, age 101, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026.

She was born on July 19, 1924, to Georgia and Frederick Harding in Oklahoma. Rosemarie attended the University of Oklahoma, where she majored in music, cultivating a lifelong appreciation for performance, culture, and the arts.

Rosemarie was a passionate supporter of her husband Ken’s football career at...

Patricia Dawn Bicknese

Patricia Dawn Bicknese

May 26, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Dawn Bicknese, lovingly known as Patsy, announces her passing on May 26, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming. Surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully just one day after celebrating her 90th birthday. She was born on May 25, 1936, to Stanley G. Stockdill and Myrtle L. Stockdill (Capon) in Oamaru,...

Lawrence Emmons

Lawrence Emmons

May 25, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Emmons passed away on May 25, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 79.

Larry was born on December 17, 1946, in Red Bank, New Jersey, to Oliver and Rhoda. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1972. During his service, he received numerous honors including the National Defense Service Medal,...

Shannel C. Matula

Shannel C. Matula

May 24, 2026

Honoring the Life of Shannel Matula

Casper, Wyoming – Shannel C. Matula (Vaught), age 38, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after a short illness and due to a medical complication that was not identified until it was too late. Her sudden departure has left her family, friends, and community heartbroken. Her legacy of love, warmth, strength,...

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