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Harry Russell Essex

Harry Russell Essex

Feb 16, 2025

Russ Essex

March 4, 1954 February 16, 2025 

Russ was born and rasied in Powell where he died after a brief illness with cancer. He graduated from Powell High School in 1972 and earned an AA degree from NWC in elementary education. 

On May 31, 1974 Russ married his high school sweetheart, Carla Keeler. They built their life together on the truths of...

Tranyelle Lindsey Harshman

Tranyelle Lindsey Harshman

Feb 10, 2025

Tranyelle Lindsey Coplen, 32, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away in Billings, Montana on February 11, 2025.

Tranyelle was born to Dennis and Rhonda Coplen on June 26, 1992, in Spokane, Washington. She was the third oldest of 13 children. The family lived in Texas, Oklahoma, California, Arizona, and Wyoming. Tranyelle graduated from Powell High School in the class of 2010.

She married...

Brooke Seline Harshman

Brooke Seline Harshman

Feb 10, 2025

Brooke Seline Harshman, 2, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away on February 10, 2025.

 Brooke was born to Clifford and Tranyelle Harshman on February 22, 2022, in Cody, Wyoming. She was the best and sweetest baby and had the gentlest little soul. She truly sparkled from the moment she woke up every day. She loved Sully and adventuring, and she had the...

Jordan Basil Harshman

Jordan Basil Harshman

Feb 10, 2025

Jordan Basil Harshman, 2, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away on February 10, 2025.

 Jordan was born to Clifford and Tranyelle Harshman on January 2, 2023, in Powell, Wyoming. She was a carbon copy of her dad but prettier. She was a baby who loved to be included in whatever was happening and would greet the people she loved with a huge...

Alana Van Grinsven

Alana Van Grinsven

Feb 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alana Van Grinsven, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, educator, and friend. Born on November 22, 1952, in Byron, Wyoming, to Ken and Betty Enes, Alana’s life was defined by her love for children, education, and family.

Alana married her high school sweetheart, Tim, in 1971, and together they built a life filled with...

Marva Shorey Allison

Marva Shorey Allison

Jan 30, 2025

Marva Shorey Allison 

Marva moved to Powell, WY from Casper, WY after marrying James S. Allison. They had 1 biological son, Derek James Allison, and 1 son adopted from South Korea, Scott William Allison. Marva was also blessed with a granddaughter, Raelynn Aurora Allison who just turned 9 years old. 

Marva was first and foremost a mother to her sons. She actively...

Albert Lipp

Albert Lipp

Jan 30, 2025

Albert ‘Al’ Lipp of Greybull passed away at Three Rivers Hospital after a short illness on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Albert was born on February 1, 1934, in Mobridge, South Dakota, the son of Mike and Maggie (Bosch) Lipp. He was the fourth of thirteen children, and he was raised on the family farm near Wakpala, SD. From an early...

Charlene "Charle" Marie Paben

Charlene "Charle" Marie Paben

Jan 30, 2025

Charlene (Charle) Paben, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her family and close friends. 

Charle was born to Ray and Marie (Anderson) Liner, on September 22, 1946, in Powell, WY. She was the second of seven children. Growing up in Powell she met her longtime friends...

James Edward Cunningham Jr.

James Edward Cunningham Jr.

Jan 21, 2025

James E. Cunningham, Jr.

(Dec. 9, 1937 - Jan. 21, 2025)

It is with great sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of James Edward Cunningham Jr, at the age of 87 on Jan. 21, 2025. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and his presence will be dearly missed by all those...

Richard Henry Slater

Richard Henry Slater

Jan 19, 2025

Richard Henry Slater, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on January 19, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on September 18, 1946, in Redding, California, Richard lived a life filled with service, passion, and love for his family.

Serving honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Richard exemplified a commitment to...

Sonya Marie Hall

Sonya Marie Hall

Jan 14, 2025

Sonya Marie Hall, born on November 7, 1936, in Powell, Wyoming, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody Wyoming. She leaves behind a legacy marked by love, dedication, and a deeply rooted connection to her family and community.

A devoted farm wife, Sonya embraced the challenges and joys of rural life with grace and resilience. Throughout...

Joyce C Roth

Joyce C Roth

Jan 9, 2025

Joyce C. Roth

Joyce Carol Roth, 83, died January 9 surrounded by her family. 

 Our world will miss this strong and sweet wife, mother, grandmother and friend. We will celebrate every memory made with her. 

 She is survived by three children (Christine Roth, Renee Hanlin (Brett), Carl Roth III (Andrea), two grandchildren (Emma and Meg Hanlin) and her little dog Bailey. 

 A service to...

Marlene Kay Thiel

Marlene Kay Thiel

Jan 5, 2025

Marlene Kay (Blakesley) Thiel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on Feb. 19, 1945, in Lovell, Wyoming, and grew up in Oregon Basin. Marlene graduated from Cody High School in the Class of 1963 and later attended Business School in Denver, where she honed her skills...

George "Jack" Franklin Anderson

George "Jack" Franklin Anderson

Jan 1, 2025

George Franklin Anderson, “Jack,” 83, left this world on Jan. 1, 2025. He was born to Marguerite and Jesse Anderson of Farmer City, Illinois, on March 10, 1941.On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1962, he said, “Now or never Babe” and asked the love of his life, Rita Raye Gile, to elope with him to Geneva, Illinois. They were wed...

Evelyn Louise Laing

Evelyn Louise Laing

Dec 30, 2024

 Evelyn Louise Clyde Laing, age 91, passed away peacefully in Basin, Wyoming, on Dec. 30, 2024. She was born in Great Falls, Montana, on Sept. 24, 1933, the 11th of 14 children born to Alta Mae (Law) and James Reese Clyde. She grew up in Hamilton, Montana, and graduated from high school in 1951. She worked four years at the...

Ben D Keller

Ben D Keller

Dec 28, 2024

Longtime Powell resident Ben D. Keller died Dec. 28, 2024. He was 93.

He was born in Powell July 28, 1931, and educated in the local schools. He served in the U.S. Navy and married Joyce Whitlock on June 15, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Texas, during the time of his military service.

Ben is survived by his wife Joyce Keller of Powell;...

Brandyn Chesley Kitchens

Brandyn Chesley Kitchens

Dec 28, 2024

Brandyn Chesley Kitchens, a beloved son, father, and dedicated UPS Delivery Driver, passed away on December 28, 2024, in Powell, Wyoming. Born on March 21, 1985, in Lawton, Oklahoma, Brandyn touched the lives of many with his warm heart and unwavering spirit.

Brandyn was a proud graduate of Walters High School, where he laid the groundwork for a fulfilling career at...

Robin Lynn Snow

Robin Lynn Snow

Dec 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robin Lynn Snow, affectionately known to family as “Aunt Pooh,” at the age of 64, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Powell, Wyoming. She was born on April 25, 1960, in Provo, Utah, to Robert Snow and Violet Snow, the first of five children. Shortly after her birth, her parents moved to...

Gladys Creda Schwab

Gladys Creda Schwab

Dec 21, 2024

Mrs. Gladys Creda Schwab of Powell, WY. passed away in her home on December 21, 2024. Gladys was born on May 4 th , 1951 in Powell, WY. to Leo and Ruth Branstetter. Gladys grew up in Powell and attended Powell schools, graduating from Powell High School in 1969. After graduation she attended Northwest College in Powell, where she earned...

Robert Conrad Greenwald

Robert Conrad Greenwald

Dec 7, 2024

Robert Conrad Greenwald

1928 – 2024

Robert Conrad Greenwald, 96, passed away peacefully at Powell Valley Health Care in Powell, WY, surrounded by the love of his family on December 7, 2024. Bob was born March 13, 1928, to Conrad and Mary (Flack) Greenwald in Torrington, Goshen, WY. He was raised by his grandparents, Henry and Molly (Schlundt) Flack, in Clearmont, Sheridan,...

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