Obituaries

Jan 8, 2015

Jan 6, 2015

No local services are planed at this time.

Jan 5, 2015

Cremation has taken place private family services will be held at a later date.

Jan 1, 2015

Daile Lin Pascoe of Powell died Jan. 1, 2015. She was 17. She was born March 8, 1997, in Powell, to Susan June (Wager) and John Robert Pascoe. Daile was a senior at Powell High School, and served as the manager for the volleyball team. She worked at Vali Twin Cinema and KPOW Radio. Daile enjoyed music and liked to...

Dec 30, 2014

Prinston Ashley Preuninger was welcomed by the angels on December 30, 2014.  She was born October 23, 1986 in Powell, Wyoming, to Karen Winterholler Loman. She loved music, dancing, singing, and hanging out with her family and friends.  She was our fashionista with a flare.  She is survived by many; her mother, Karen Winterholler Loman; her dad, Vince Hytrek; brothers, Gene (Elizabeth) Winterholler,...

Dec 29, 2014

Dale Christiansen Cottrell died unexpectedly in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 29, 2014. He was born in Cody, Wyoming on April 30, 1957, the second child of Samuel Mads and Shirley Christiansen Cottrell. Dale’s youth was spent living in Meeteetse and enjoying all the adventures the wonderful town had to offer.  With his family, cousins and friends, Dale spent hours fishing...

Dec 29, 2014

Jerry D. Higgins died from natural causes on December 29, 2014 at his home in Powell. He was 63 years old. Jerry was born November 17, 1951 in Powell, WY to Wilbur (Webb) and Mary Higgins. He graduated from Powell Senior High School in 1971. Jerry worked in numerous gas stations in Powell. He did custodial work for several businesses...

Dec 20, 2014

Ronald H. Bedford  June 2, 1931 - December 20, 2014 Ronnie Bedford was born into a large musical family in Bridgeport CT on June 2, 1931. His natural talent for drumming was apparent at an early age and he received his first drum at the age of ten. His last drum solo was during Happy Hour music at the Powell Valley...

Dec 14, 2014

Asia Dawn Bessler, 23, passed away December 14, 2014 at her home in Powell. an informal gathering well be held at the Yellowstone Building on the North West College campus Saturday December 20, from 1:00-4:00pm.

Dec 12, 2014

Jerry D. Schuster (May 14, 1939 - Dec. 12, 2014) Jerry D. Schuster died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 75. Jerry was born to Wayne and Josephine (Schuster) McCellan on May 14, 1939,  in Cody. He grew up in Cody. His parents divorced at an early age, and Jerry was raised...

Dec 11, 2014

Casey Ray Christensen (Dec. 25, 1957 - Dec. 11, 2014) Casey Ray Christensen of Cody died Dec. 11, 2014. He was 56. Casey was born in Denver Colorado on Christmas Day in 1957 to Ray K. and Jacqueline M. (Casey) Christensen. He received his associate of arts degree from Northwest College. He also had an associate degree in early education...

Dec 11, 2014

Russell Ray Miller died Thursday December 11that Billings Clinic. He was 66 years old. Russell was born on February 17, 1948 in Powell to Margaret and Harry Miller. Rus- sell graduated from Powell High School in 1966 acquiring the nickname “Alfred the Great” in wrestling. In 1965 he was the state champion shot put thrower, and in the 1966 he...

Dec 8, 2014

Jim White, of Sidney, Montana died Monday, December 8, 2014. He was 73. He was born July 23, 1941 to John and Christine (Free) White in Fanshawe, Oklahoma. He grew up with his twin sister Sybil Fae Swicegood of Utah and brother Donald White of Powell, Wyoming. He proudly served in the United States Army National Guard from 1962 to...

Dec 4, 2014

Louise A. Snedden passed away on December 4, 2014 at the Powell Valley Care Center, she was 100 years old. Ms. Louise Snedden was born in Herman, Nebraska and came to Powell in 1916 when her parents, Wallace and Anna Anderson, came to establish their homestead here.  After the North End property soil was found to be alkaline, their homestead was...

Nov 28, 2014

Elnor Knutson went to be with her Lord and Savior  during the night of Nov.27,2014, a few days after her 80th birthday.She was born to Ethel and Henry George and grew up in the Kinsey area.She was one of nine children.Her younger brother Joe George is the last remaining child of the group.         She married Selmer Knutson and they had 2...

Nov 22, 2014

Barbara Jean (Davis) Gillett of Powell died Nov. 22, 2014, at the Powell Valley Care Center. She was 81. Barbara was born on Aug. 25, 1933, to Geraldine (Swendener) and Harold Davis in Bellvue, Colo. She attended Powell High School. On Aug. 25, 1951 — her 18th birthday — she married Glenn Elgin Gillett, Jr. in Powell. The couple had...

Nov 19, 2014

Harry Knopp,93, passed away November 19, 2014 at Powell Valley Care Center in Powell. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 24, 2014 at 10:30 am at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Viewing will be Monday from 9:30 to 10:15 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the  Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Thompson Funeral Home and...

Oct 31, 2014

Claude Warren ‘Mac’ McClain (May 25, 1924 - Oct. 31, 2014) Claude Warren “Mac” McClain died on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at the Powell Valley Care Center. He was 90. Mac was born on May 25, 1924, in Manzanola, Colo., to Cora Anna (Drescher) and Orville Orlando McClain. He attended three years of college before going to work with the...

Oct 27, 2014

Margaret Ann (Trix) Bischoff Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30th 2014 at the Lovell Community Center. Margaret, fondly known at Trix, was born July 15, 1934 in Lovell to Robert S. Halliwell and Elizabeth Mae Halliwell.  She was raised in Lovell where she met and married classmate Gene T. Bischoff on July 2, 1953.  After they were...

Oct 25, 2014

February 10, 1956 - October 25, 2014 Mike Starcevich of Powell, WY, died on October 25, 2014 at his home. He was born February 10, 1956, to David and Shirley (Casey) Starcevich in Butte, Montana. He had many fond memories of his growing up years in Butte, which always held a special place in his heart. He graduated from Butte...