Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Darrel James Van Deest was born June 22, 1950 in Waterloo, Iowa to Benjamin Junior and Anna Mae (Beenken) Van Deest.

At a young age, Darrel worked hard and was industrious, saving all the coins he earned in jugs. When he was 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps. After being Honorably Discharged , he was encouraged to attend...

Apr 7, 2021

Michael “Darren” Keller, 56, passed away on April 7, 2021.

He was born on Oct. 30, 1964, to Douglas A. Keller and Patricia (Perry) Keller. Darren lived in Powell and worked as an electrician for Yellowstone Electric. He enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time in the mountains and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 6, 2021

Jesus G. Hernandez of Powell, Wyoming passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 81. After several months of declining health, Jesus died peacefully with his wife, Manuela and their children by his side.

Jesus was born in Powell, Wyoming on December 25,1939. Jesus served in the United States Army in Fort Lewis Washington. While there,...

Apr 6, 2021

Wayne Becker passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born Jan. 20, 1955, in Powell, to Arthur Becker and Dorthy (Henry) Becker.

He married Sheila Williamson on Sept. 8, 1978, in Reno, Nevada. They lived in Powell. Before he retired, Wayne was an oil field pumper in Elk Basin. He was a member of the Cody Gun Club. He...

Apr 3, 2021

Dad was born in Thermopolis to Mildred and Fred Newell. He grew up all over Wyoming as the family followed his father who worked in construction. He was the third of four children joining Wayne and JoAn and later followed by Martha.

He graduated from Cody High School, his graduating class stayed close his whole life. His pack of friends...

Apr 3, 2021

Our beloved brother, uncle, and friend John Richard Kleffner, died on April 3, 2021 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center as a result of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome T.E.N.S. We have lost a great man. John was born December 9, 1947 in Portland Oregon the 2nd of 12 children to Leo and Betty Kleffner.

John attended Sacred Heart Grade School,...

Apr 1, 2021

Janice Meredith Staker Bessler passed away on April 1, 2021 at the Powell Valley Care Center.

Janice was the daughter of Sherman and Cheddie Moncur Staker (Irwin), and was born on April 7, 1934 in Burley, Idaho. She spent her childhood in Burley and attended the Burley Schools. Janice married Raymond John Bessler in Red Lodge, Mt on April 21,...

Mar 27, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and an eternal circle of love that the family of Celia Page Barrus announces her passing. Our “Angel Mother” Page, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Spirit Mountain Hospice, Cody Wyoming. She lived a life centered upon family, faith, and exhibited a forgiving and loving heart

Page was born June 7, 1941...

Mar 23, 2021

Mary passed peacefully in her sleep after years of suffering with crippling arthritis.

She was the oldest of five children born to Robert (Bob) and Helen (Smith)Norris. She was born at home on the Powell flats south of town. She was the oldestof five children and the only girl. A baby girl, Georgianna, was born before Marybut passed in infancy. Two...

Mar 16, 2021

Polly Buchanan, born Elsie Pauline Crocker, went to join our Lord March 16th, 2021. Polly was born to Calvin and Murtis(Prestage) Crocker on January 9th, 1935 in Cullman, Alabama. Polly had two wonderful sons; Al, and Jim Gundersen. Polly was preceded in death by her son Al, husband Don, both her parents and older brother Willie Crocker. Polly is survived...

Mar 14, 2021

Sherry was born June 18, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. She was raised by her Mother Mary Thayer Powell and her Step Father Crawford Powell. Due to her step father’s life long career in the US Air Force the family traveled the United States extensively. They lived in Anchorage Alaska and while stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska was still a...

Mar 8, 2021

Steve Anthony Clawson was living in Powell when he left this earth the night of March 8, 2021. Steve was born in California on Jan. 31, 1969, to Wilber Al and Elaine Clawson. In the early 1980s, the family relocated to Midwest City, Oklahoma, where Steve graduated from Star Spencer High School.

Steve spent much of his life in Oklahoma, working...

Mar 7, 2021

Mar 7, 2021

Linda Addison, age 78 peacefully made her journey home on Sunday March 7 2021, surrounded by her children. Linda was the fourth of six children born to Herbert and Velma Carter on December 4, 1942 in Vandalia, IL. When Linda was 5, the family relocated to Laramie, WY, where she remained through her school years. Linda often talked of her...

Mar 7, 2021

Mary Ellen “Tiny” (Lutz) Collar passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021. She was 93.

Tiny was born in Arnett, OK to Perry and Annie Lutz on July 5, 1927 taking her place among seven brothers and sisters. While attending her freshman year at Arnett High School she met her future husband, Elmer Collar. When he returned from World...

Feb 20, 2021

Daniel 'Dan' Roy DeLeon, 60, passed away at his home on February 20, 2021.

Dan, the son of Daniel and Mary Padilla DeLeon Jr., was born on January 12, 1961, in Powell. He attended school in Powell. He was employed as a plant supervisor at Y-Tex Corp in Cody. Dan's number one priority was his family. He enjoyed working...

Feb 8, 2021

LaVern Merle Decker LaVern "Vern" Merle Decker was born June 22, 1955 to Ronald and LaVeda(Schmitt) Decker in Powell WY. Vern was the middle of five children raised on the family farm on the East Willwood. He graduated from Powell High School in 1973 and then went to work for Greybull Valley Irrigation in Meeteetse. From an early age...

Feb 7, 2021

Norma Lee Demoney passed away on Feb. 7, 2021, at her home in Powell. She was 82. 

She was born on Sept. 3, 1938, in Powell, to Mildon and Barbara (Sackman) Patterson. 

Norma was married on June 15, 1957, to Herbert Ray Demoney, in Patuxent River, Maryland. She was a homemaker and worked at the Pentagon. She attended the Presbyterian...

Feb 6, 2021

Our family would like to let you know that Geneva’s work here is done. On February 6, 2021, Geneva received an offer, the sort you can’t refuse. It came with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her offer took her to a wonderful place where she will be...

Feb 4, 2021

Bruce Gould, lost his battle of almost five months with Covid 19 and the damage it did to his organs on February 4, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV. Bruce was the son of Lloyd and P. Elizabeth Scott Gould and was born on September 13, 1954. He lived in Midwest, WY and as a young child the family moved...