Robert Lee "Bob" Brooks
Nov 21, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Brooks, 78, of Mills, WY passed away November 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1947, in Thermopolis, WY to parents, Hailvina (VaNoy) and Perley Brooks.
Bob was raised on his family’s ranch in Thermopolis and graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1966. He then served in the U.S. Army,...
Robert "Bob" L. Sheppard
Sep 4, 2026
Robert "Bob" L. Sheppard, 90, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away September 4, 2026. Bob was born July 19, 1936 in Casper.
A public visitation will be held at Bustard's Funeral Home on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and a Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church to follow on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
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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...
Eslyn "Essie" K. Dolajak
Jul 1, 2026
Eslyn "Essie" K. Dolajak, born on September 3, 1942, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 83 years old. Essie's remarkable journey through life was characterized by her tenacity, her infectious laugh, and a zest for life that touched all who knew her.
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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....
Kay Carolyn Kennedy
Jun 26, 2026
Kay Kennedy (Kay Carolyn Christoffersen) was born on April 20, 1931, to Holger and Marion Christoffersen at the Dahl House in Froid, Montana, during the Great Depression. She had two younger sisters, Corinne Margaret and Fay Marion. She attended Froid Public School, where she developed a lifelong love of reading and went on to read thousands of books, write hundreds...
Faris and Susan Cox
Jun 26, 2026
James Faris Cox (74) and Susan Horn Cox (69) died on Friday, June 26, 2026 outside of Casper, Wyoming in a tragic vehicle collision while en route to their cherished family home in Ennis, Montana.
Long-time Golden, Colorado residents, Faris and Susan were married for 44 blissful years and are survived by their two children: Griffin (Lynn) Cox and Catherine (Jared)...
Penny Renee Phillips
Sep 5, 2026
Penny Renee Phillips, 77, of Casper, Wyoming passed away September 5, 2025. Penny was born November 19, 1948.
A full obituary and photo will be available at a later time.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Manfeild
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
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...
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...
