Obituaries

Jul 10, 2017

Richard Jay Miller, was born on June 2, 1946, and passed away on July 10, 2017, after he courageously fought cancer for 4 years. Rich was born in Iowa, but his youth was primarily spent in Sunnyvale, California, where his love for surfing, scuba diving, and sailing was fostered. He graduated from Sunnyvale High in 1964 and enlisted in the...

Jun 24, 2017

Jun 24, 2017

Powell Wy, William Leroy Eaton, passed away June 24, 2017. At his home in Powell.

Celebration of Life services will be held Friday, June 30, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Military Graveside services will follow at Crown Hill cemetery.

Jun 21, 2017

Frances Carol Skidmore 93, passed away June 21. 2017. at her request, Cremation has taken place.

Jun 12, 2017

(Jan. 6, 1924 - June 12, 2017)

Longtime Powell resident James Ellison, 93, died June 12, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana.

His last residence was in Billings.

Jim was born Jan. 6, 1924, in Lyons, Kansas, son of Paul Ellison and Ivy C. (Ainsworth) Ellison. He graduated from Powell High School and served in the 101st Airborne...

Jun 11, 2017

Harry L Christofferson 70, passed away at his home in Deaver. at his request cremation has taken place and no services are to be held at they time.

Jun 10, 2017

Deborah Ellen Borcher (Bell) of Powell passed peacefully at the Spirit Mountain Hospice house in Cody on June 10, 2017.

The youngest of three, she was born on March 2, 1951 in Powell, WY to Bob & Gloria Bell. Growing up in the social hub of Deaver, her parent's grocery store, Debbie developed an outgoing personality at a young age....

Jun 7, 2017

Clyde W. Holtsman (July 15, 1940 - June 7, 2017) Clyde W. Holtsman II of Powell died on June 7, 2017. He was 76. Clyde was born on July 15, 1940, to Edna Erline Merydith and Clyde W. Holtsman I, in Lakeport, California. He attended American River College in Sacramento, California. Clyde worked as an electrical engineer and farmer....

Jun 2, 2017

Charolette Armstrong Zachary Charolette Armstrong Zachary of Powell died at her home on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was 67. Charolette was born Oct. 16, 1949, in Farmerville, Louisiana, to Evard and Olivia Armstrong. She received her degree as a registered nurse (RN) and worked for St. Vincent Hospital, cared for people through home health and also worked for...

May 30, 2017

Jacqueline A. Tolman, a longtime resident of Clark, Wyoming, and a loving wife and mother, went to Heaven Tuesday morning, May 30, 2017. Jacqueline was born on February 13, 1931 to Lewis “Jack” Allemand and Helen B. Allemand (formerly Helen Bennett), and was raised on the family ranch north of Douglas, WY. There she acquired her love for horses. She...

May 28, 2017

“Godspeed, call when you get there,” was a phrase that Doris Hubbell Ross used when one of her children or grandchildren were going on a journey. On May 28th, 2017 Doris took her final journey. With her three children holding her, Jesus came and took Doris to heaven. 

She was born on October 8th, 1922 in Cowley, WY, the sixth...

May 27, 2017

Burchell Edward Hopkin 91, passed away May 27, 2017. At the Powell Valley Care Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building on Ave E. Viewing will be held Thursday June 1st at Thompson Funeral Home from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, and one hour prior...

May 27, 2017

Diane Teresa Miller (Sept. 20, 1946 - May 27, 2017) Diane T. Miller, a wonderful and loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend, died peacefully on May 27, 2017, at her home in Deaver. Words cannot express the sorrow her loved ones are left with. Diane loved spending time with her grandkids and family, working in the fields, planting flowers...

May 21, 2017

Donald Lee Hammontree (Feb. 11, 1930 - May 21, 2017) Donald Lee Hammontree of Powell died at his home on May 21, 2017. He was 87. Donald was born Feb. 11, 1930, in Elk Basin to Carl and Bessie (Estes) Hammontree. He attended the University of Wyoming, receiving a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering. From 1950-52, Donald served...

May 13, 2017

Carol Ruth Mathews, longtime resident of Cody, Wyoming, passed away May 13, 2017 in Loveland, Colorado. Carol was 77 years old. Carol was born June 16, 1939 in Billings, Montana to Leo and Ruth Branstetter. She spent most of her formative years in Powell and graduated from Powell High School in 1957. In June of 1961, Carol married John Mathews....

May 12, 2017

Karen Lucille Lynn Wardell Karen was born March 18, 1935 in Lovell Wyoming and passed away on May 12, 2017 at the age of 82.  Karen was the daughter of Henry Lynn and Velma Lucille Eikenberry. While growing up, Karen and her family lived on a farm at Mantua, Warren, Mont. She spent time with family on the Pryor Mountains, and...

May 11, 2017

Tolbert Dean Carter passed away on May 11, 2017 in Powell, WY at the age of 74. Tolbert was born in Wichita, Kansas on July 10, 1942 as a twin. He bragged about being four minutes older than his twin brother. He was the son of Jean B. And Jewel Carter. Tolbert’s family moved to Wyoming in 1954 where Tolbert...

May 10, 2017

Duane L. Bright (Oct. 22, 1951 - May 10, 2017) Duane L. Bright died on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Cody after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 65. Duane was born Oct. 22, 1951, to Heart Mountain homesteaders Harley and Alice Bright. He received a bachelor of arts degree in education. On July 27, 2002, he married...

May 10, 2017

Arthur Thomas Munoz (June 28, 1960 - May 10, 2017) Arthur Thomas Munoz of Powell died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. He was 56. Arthur was born June 28, 1960, to Emely C. Garcia and Thomas Patino Munoz. He graduated from Powell High School in 1979. He then graduated from trade school, where he studied...

Apr 27, 2017

Dr. Ajakai Jaya (formerly Hassler) passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, at her home in Powell, Wyoming. Our community has suffered a huge loss. Ajakai was an outstanding therapist, coach, mentor and friend. As a counselor, she fought to help her clients establish healthy patterns of living. She was a fierce protector and advocate who stood firmly “in your corner.”...