Obituaries

Sep 30, 2016

Ronald Lloyd Ohman, fondly known as “Doc” by his patients and friends, passed away suddenly in his home in his favorite chair. Ron was born October 20, 1939 in Bertha, Minnesota to Mildred (Thorpe) and Lloyd Ohman. “Ronnie”, as he was known in his younger years grew up in Deer Creek, Minnesota. During his youth, Ron was active in sports...

Sep 30, 2016

E. Jeannette Smith (May 3, 1923 - Sept. 30, 2016) On Sept. 30, 2016, E. Jeannette Smith died in the Powell Valley Care Center following several years of declining health.  She was 93. Jeannette was born on a farm 4 miles east  of Windsor, Colorado, on May 3, 1923.  She was the fourth of five children born to Harrison Valentine...

Sep 28, 2016

Kay Joann Meeker, 78, passed away Sept. 28, 2016, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, Wyo. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Oct. 1, at Lovell Bible Church, Lovell, Wyo. Thompson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Sep 23, 2016

Harold Winters (94) departed this earthly life September 23 after lengthy illnesses and many hospital stays. He passed away peacefully at his home in Burlington, WY. Most of his children had been able to visit with him that day. His funeral will be held October 8 at 10:00 am at the LDS church in Burlington. Interment will be at the...

Sep 18, 2016

T. Clay Davis Terence Clay Davis, 75, of Powell, said he just drove that old truck hard and plumb wore it out! So he parked it Sunday morning, September 18, 2016, and went home to be with his Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. Clay was born in Lovell, Big Horn County, Wyoming, April 28, 1941, to Franklin Edward and...

Sep 18, 2016

Dr. W.R. (Bob) Fordham left this earth and joined Jesus, family and friends in heaven, Sept. 18, 2016, at Powell Valley Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years young, born at his Grandmother’s house in Hollyrood, Kansas, on May 16, 1924. His parents were Fay and Lucille Fordham. Bob’s best friend set him up on...

Sep 15, 2016

Sep 15, 2016

Geri Prell June 22,1951 - Sept 15,2016 Geri Prell crossed her bridge to join her parents Jack and Rose, sisters Karen, Toni, Tomi and Teresa on September 15, 2016 at Spirit Mountain Hospice House. Geri was born June 22, 1951 to Jack and Rose (Norton) Stahn.  She graduated from Powell High School and attended Northwest College. Geri had two children, Vicki...

Sep 11, 2016

Rolando 'Ron" Rios (August 13, 1956-September 11, 2016) Rolando "Ron" Rios, 60, of Powell, died September 11, 2016 at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody surrounded by his loving family, cremation has taken place. Private family memorial services were held on September14, 2016. Ron was born August 13, 1956,in McAllen, Texas to Raul Rios and Miinerva G. Rios. He spent...

Sep 10, 2016

Obituary for Shirley Anne Fales Shirley Anne Fales, age 74, passed on peacefully in her sleep early September 10, 2016. She will be greatly missed by many including friends, those at the Powell Valley Care Center who cared for her, and those with whom she worked at the Powell Memorial Hospital cafeteria for 30 years. She was born on September...

Sep 9, 2016

Jay Robertson Partridge, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 9, 2016 after a short illness. Jay was born in Cowley, WY on February 8, 1923 to Mark and Alverda Partridge. He attended school in Cowley and went on to achieve a Master’s degree from...

Sep 6, 2016

Mary Jane Kolb 91, passed away September 6, 2016 at the West Park Hospital in Cody. No local services are planed at this time.

Sep 2, 2016

Robert Vernon "Chris" Fulton officially retired from farming on September 2, 2016 and was forced to hang up his backpack sprayer, abandon his "rock picking" duties, and say goodbye to friends and family.  It was a source of great pride to him that at 94, he was one of the oldest of the original Heart Mountain community still living on the...

Aug 30, 2016

Cyrus Karl Muecke, 63, of Powell, died on August 30, 2016, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Cy was born September 5, 1952, to Hans and Helen (Bock) Muecke in Powell, Wyoming. Cy graduated from Powell High School with the Class of 1970, and went on to NWC for a year. After some college, he went to work...

Aug 19, 2016

Keith Wayne Disinger of Clark died Aug. 19, 2016, in Billings. He was 75. Keith was born June 1, 1941, in Frankfort, Indiana, to Alonzo Keith and Mildred Ann (Woodruff) Disinger. He graduated in 1960 from Rossville High School in Rossville, Indiana. Keith served in the U.S. Army from 1961-64. He worked as a process technician for Eli Lilly in...

Aug 15, 2016

Donald Elton Abarr Born 2-15-1923 & Rode Away 8-15-2016 Don was born to Lillian May Jones Abarr and Carl Emmett Abarr February 15, 1923, between Elbowoods and Plaza, North Dakota. His parents had left their home by bobsled and team with a Gros Ventre Indian as a guide. It was a blizzard but all ended well even though he was...

Aug 13, 2016

(July 9, 1987 - Aug. 13, 2016) Zachary Sean de Haan died peacefully at Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon, on Aug. 13, 2016, at the age of 29. Zack was born July 9, 1987, in Cody, and grew up in Powell. He was active in school sports, playing soccer, football and wrestling. He graduated from Powell...

Aug 12, 2016

Burnadette ‘Burnie’ E. Burke (May 11, 1947 - Aug. 12, 2016) Burnadette “Burnie” E. Burke of Powell died Aug. 12, 2016, following a long, courageous struggle with cancer. She was 69. Burnie was born May 11, 1947, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Pauline (Dunn) and Phillip Tamlin. She married Michael Burke on April 16, 1966, in Powell. The couple made...

Aug 10, 2016

Betty Jeanette Sapp 86, passed away August 10, 2016 in Powell, Wy. Graveside services will be held Saturday August 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Powell, Wy. Viewing will be 1 hour prior to services at the Funeral Home. The family has requested that Condolences be sent to them online at       www.thompsonfuneral.net. or to P.O....

Aug 6, 2016

Jeanette Jean Aipperspach (Jan. 13, 1955 - Aug. 6, 2016) Jeanette Jean Aipperspach of Powell died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, in Billings. She was 61. Jeanette was born on Jan. 13, 1955, in Billings, to Patricia L. (Kerr) and Charles C. Anderson. She graduated from Powell High School with the Class of 1973. Jeanette married Allen Aipperspach on April 28,...