OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Darren Lynn Naylor

Darren Lynn Naylor

Feb 27, 2026

Darren Lynn Naylor, born on March 7, 1960, in Hobbs, New Mexico, departed this world on February 27, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming. He lived an incredibly vibrant life, embodying the spirit of adventure from an early age. Born into the oil field, Darren spent his life chasing his ‘mistress’, as he called it! His father broke him out in the...

Stanley Funkhouser DeVore, Jr

Stanley Funkhouser DeVore, Jr

Jan 25, 2026

Stanley Funkhouser DeVore, Jr. was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 1, 1934. He passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving family at Central Wyoming Hospice. During his childhood he lived in Denver, St. Louis, and finally Casper, Wyoming, graduating from Casper High School in 1952. He served in the US Army...

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.

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,...

Carol Ann Vaughn

Carol Ann Vaughn

May 24, 2026

Carol Vaughn, 71 passed on Sunday, May 24,2026. A full obituary will be posted when available.

A Celebration of Carol's life is being planned for later in the year.

Laura Anne Bieze

Laura Anne Bieze

May 23, 2026

Laura Anne Bieze, 73, of Casper, passed away May 23, 2026. Laura was born November 24, 1952 in Spokane, Washington. 

An obituary will be available soon. 

Ruth Elizabeth Day

Ruth Elizabeth Day

May 23, 2026

Ruth Elizabeth Day, 82, fell asleep in death on May 23, 2026 in Casper, Wyoming. Ruth was born in Hayward, Wisconsin on January 31, 1944 to Sam Wood and Violet Viola (Cross) Wood.

On July 11, 1959, Ruth married Richard Day, they were married for 60 years. Richard and Ruth had one child together, Randy.

Ruth worked as a maid at the...

Richard "Rich" J. Holland

Richard "Rich" J. Holland

May 21, 2026

Richard Joseph Holland, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Casper Wyoming on May 21, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1940, in Butte, Montana, and lived a life marked by faith, hard work, love, and devotion to his family and friends.

Rich was the beloved son of Richard “Dick” Holland and Gertrude (Stephens). He grew up on The...

Ashley Rose Jackson

Ashley Rose Jackson

May 15, 2026

Ashley Rose Jackson was born in Casper, Wyoming on August 21, 1999. She was ripped from our lives on May 15, 2026, in Casper. Ashley died a hero, protecting the one she loved the most, her son Will (lil’ Billy).

Ashley was a very talented photographer and was responsible for some of the most amazing, and creative photo shoots. She also...

Janice Jean Pearson

Janice Jean Pearson

May 15, 2026

Janice Jean Pearson passed away peacefully in her sleep to be with our Lord on May 15, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming.

She was born June 19,1934 to Lewis and Florence Jenkins in a farming community near Carroll, Nebraska.

She attended country school up to the 8th Grade, leaving home to work at Mountain Bell Telephone Co. in Norfolk, Nebraska to help support...

James Cruz Reno

James Cruz Reno

May 14, 2026

James Cruz (Varela) Reno, 42, passed away on May 14th, 2026 in Casper Wyoming. He Was born to Cruz Varela-Duran and Donetta Reno in Casper Wyoming, on January 13, 1984. James led an active life filled with family, friends, and many activities and hobbies. He enjoyed gaming, collecting coins, had a great love for heavy metal music, the outdoors, and...

Deborah Lavering

Deborah Lavering

May 14, 2026

Deborah Lou Lavering passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2026, in Casper. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. Deb had a heart for others and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.

Deb was born in Fort Smith Arkansas on October 25, 1960, to Thelma and Norman Williams. She was...

Katheryn Rae Gabrielson

Katheryn Rae Gabrielson

May 14, 2026

Katheryn Rae Gabrielson "Kathy" age 67 of Casper, Wyoming left us on her journey to heaven on May 14th 2026 in Casper, Wyoming.

Kathy was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota to proud parents, Robert and Myrna Reister on August 6th 1958. She attended schools in two different states before graduating at Kelly Walsh High School in 1977. She went on...

Marina Kraft

Marina Kraft

May 13, 2026

Marina Kraft, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away the morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born to Roy and Carmella Caster on September 1, 1948 here in Casper. Marina will be laid to rest at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. There are no services planned at this time.

Kathryn "Kathy" L. Bjorklund

Kathryn "Kathy" L. Bjorklund

May 12, 2026

Kathryn Lou Bjorklund, 76, of Casper, Wyoming passed away late on May 12, 2026.

Kathy was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on January 17, 1950, to Waymond Clement Rohrer and Luella Maxine Rohrer, nee Sparr, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was the middle child with an older sister, Jo Beth, and a younger brother, Waymond Douglas. She was a believer...

Doris I. Miller

Doris I. Miller

May 7, 2026

In His infinite wisdom, our loving Lord saw fit to call Doris home to His waiting arms on Thursday, May 7,2026, after graciously allowing her to attain the age of 92 years. Doris had lived with her family in her home in Casper for the last 45 years.

She was given the gift of life on October 6, 1933, in Milwaukee,...

Tammy Renee Smith

Tammy Renee Smith

May 5, 2026

Tammy Renee Smith passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2026 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 11, 1966 to Don and Brenda Whitney. There are no services planned at this time.

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