Obituaries

Gloria Patricia English

Gloria Patricia English

Jul 25, 2022

Gloria Patricia English, age 62, passed away on Monday, July 25th, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Gloria was born in Detroit, Michigan, although her heart belonged to Wyoming and the “big, open sky”. She lived there until moving with her family to Maryland. When her children reached adulthood, she returned to Wyoming and lived there for the rest of...

Jennifer Rebecca Wilson

Jennifer Rebecca Wilson

Jul 24, 2022

 

  Our beautiful soul Jennifer Rebecca Magee Wilson left to rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus on July 24, 2022. 

 Jennifer was born in Casper, WY to parents Karon Rufenacht and Robert Magee on May 2, 1972.  Graduating in 1990 from Kelly Walsh High School, Jennifer went on to work multiple office manager jobs, the last being with...

Gary Stokes

Gary Stokes

Jul 23, 2022

Gary Leon Stokes passed away at his lakeside home with his beloved wife, Vivian, on July 23, 2022. Gary was born on June 16, 1944 in Powell to parents Virginia (Jean) and Wilbur (Sonny) Leon Stokes. Gary became a big brother to his sister and best friend, Barbara. As siblings, they shared a nomadic lifestyle following drilling rigs across the...

Raymond G. Opitz

Raymond G. Opitz

Jul 20, 2022

Raymond G. Opitz     3/17/1938  -  7/20/2022

Raymond was born in Lewistown, MT and graduated from Fergus County High School in the class of 1956. He served in the National Guard for 8 years and was Honorably Discharged as Sargent and Master Marksman. Ray moved to Casper in 1956 where he met his wife Patricia of 64 years, and they made...

Lisa K. Scoggin

Lisa K. Scoggin

Jul 18, 2022

 

Lisa Kay Knox (Scoggin), 61, Casper, WY, passed away on July 18, 2022, in Casper. Lisa had been battling stage four pancreatic cancer. Her battle was cut short due to COVID-19. Lisa’s daughter, Amy, provided the care Lisa required to pass away in her own home.

Services celebrating Lisa’s life are planned for June 2023. Please contact Amy (amyahylynn@icloud.com)...

Judith Ann Tucker

Judith Ann Tucker

Jul 17, 2022

Judith Ann Tucker, 69, passed July 17, 2022, on Hospice Care in Casper, WY after a long battle with cancer.

Judith was born in Redding, CA on August 9, 1952. She was placed in a Catholic Orphanage after the untimely death of her birth parents. Ruth (Urbank) married James Kelling and they adopted Judy. James Kelling passed away unexpectedly at...

Richard Phillip Witt

Richard Phillip Witt

Jul 17, 2022

Richard Phillip Witt (Phil), 78, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on July 17, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Phil was born in Casper, Wyoming on August 24th, 1943 to Leona and Donald Witt. Shortly after Phil’s birth, his father, Donald, was killed while serving in the military. When Phil was a toddler, his mother married Fred Berry, who loved...

Gardner Knight

Gardner Knight

Jul 15, 2022

Gardner Franklin Knight passed away July 15, 2022 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper. Born August 14, 1934 in Torrington Wyoming to George and Alma (Driscoll) Knight.

Gard was an interesting man with a heart of gold and fighting spirit. He had great pride in his family and unbelievable lifelong friendships. When he was young, he was a prankster, his...

Arlene Y. Ellis

Arlene Y. Ellis

Jul 14, 2022

Arlene Y. (Reynoldson) Ellis

Arlene Y. Ellis went to heaven 10:27 July 14, 2022 to be with her husband Jack G. Ellis. She passed away in the Platte County Legacy Home in Wheatland, WY.

Arlene was born on a ranch northwest of Crawford, Nebraska to Alvin G. Reynoldson and Murell V. Reynoldson October 17, 1933. Jack and Arlene were married...

Craig Bryczek

Craig Bryczek

Jul 13, 2022

A full obituary is pending.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Avenue, Casper, WY 82601.

Michael David Bennett

Michael David Bennett

Jul 13, 2022

 

 

  Michael (Mike or Mikey) Bennett was born on November 29th 2000 in Casper Wyoming. He was a loving son to David and Crystal Bennett. Loving brother to Michelle Bennett, Talon Focke, Sean Martinez, and Ray Powell. Loving uncle to Sarah, Brexley, Sawyer and Braxton. Loving grandson, nephew, and cousin to many.

Michael was born in Casper Wyoming,...

Kim Jeffrey Ankley

Kim Jeffrey Ankley

Jul 12, 2022

A full obituary is pending.

Helen B. Sherwin

Helen B. Sherwin

Jul 11, 2022

Helen Bea (Jones) Sherwin was born on December 3, 1946 in Cody, Wyoming. She would spend her life telling stories about growing up in Cody and Yellowstone and her continued friendships from her early days in Cody. She moved to Casper and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1965.

On August 6, 1966, Helen married Norman Sherwin and together...

Derek Eugene Kellch

Derek Eugene Kellch

Jul 9, 2022

Our hero Derek Eugene Kellch of Maricopa, Arizona passed away on July 9,2022. Derek was born to Larry and Liz Kellch October 24, 1984 in Casper Wyoming. He attended Casper schools Verda James, Centennial and graduated high school at Kelly Walsh in 2003. After high school Derek earned his Diesel Mechanic and Machinist Degrees at Sheridan College in 2007. When...

Dianne E. Bowman

Dianne E. Bowman

Jul 9, 2022

Arrangements are entrusted to Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave. Casper, WY 82601.

John Hilde, Jr.

John Hilde, Jr.

Jul 8, 2022

  Funeral services for John Hilde, Jr. will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 16th, 2022, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Laurie O’Shea will be officiating. Interment will be in Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. Public visitation will be on Friday, July 15,2022, from 4-6 at Bustard’s and Jacoby Funeral Home.

  John went to be with our...

Deborah Lee Gould

Deborah Lee Gould

Jul 7, 2022

 

   Deborah (Debbie or Deb) Gould, was born on June 25, 1954 in Newcastle, Wyoming. She battled ailing health for over 25 years but she was tired from the fight. She passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022, with family by her side.

   Before she lost her eyesight and memory she was an amazing crafter and artist. She...

Loretta Woolery

Loretta Woolery

Jul 6, 2022

 

  Loretta Eve Woolery, age 69 of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on July 6, 2022, after a long illness at Wyoming Medical Center.

  Loretta was born August 15, 1952, to Lyall and Beulah Pitt in Roosevelt, Utah.  She graduated from Union High School in 1970 and embarked on a journey of lifelong learning studying topics such as Paralegal...

Barbara J. Maness

Barbara J. Maness

Jul 3, 2022

Barbara J. Maness

0ct 29, 1926 - July 3, 2022

 

Barbara Joan Maness (née Earnest) lived a long life, with her wits about her until the end. She loved art and wildlife. Spending much of her early life in Texas, and her adult life in the Southwest, she made friends wherever she lived. 

 

She is survived by her...

Gerald E. Williams

Gerald E. Williams

Jul 3, 2022

 

  Gerald E. Williams, 89, passed away July 3, 2022 at his home in Casper surrounded by his loving family.  Gerald was born January 9, 1933 in Crow Agency, Montana to Mary Jane and Gerald Williams.  He attended Crow Agency Public School.  Gerald entered the workforce at a very young age with a passion for truck driving.  In November...