Obituaries

May 26, 2024

Gloria M. Hammond, 84, passed away at the Powell Valley Care Center on May 26, 2024. Graveside services will be held on May 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery.

May 20, 2024

We lost a patriot and a compassionate cowboy May 20 when Jerry Ostrom left us.  Born in 1932 to John and Francis in Fort Dodge, Iowa and lived the full experience of the great depression.  During WWII, their family relocated to San Diego, California where Jerry graduated from High School in 1949.  He joined the Naval Reserves and was the...

May 17, 2024

Estella Marie Burnett went to her heavenly home Friday, May 17th. She accepted Christ as her savior at the age of 8 and was a good and faithful servant from that time forward.



 Estella was born in Sidney, Montana to John Dalke and Emma (Becker) Dalke,  July 2, 1930.  She spent her childhood in Sidney and Billings, MT before moving with her family...

May 15, 2024

Farewell to a local legend. Delbert Cannon passed away on May 15 and went to be home with our Lord in heaven. His last three months on earth was a series of difficult health issues that he faced with great courage and suffering. His children and their families were blessed to honor and support him through this difficult time, helping...

May 15, 2024

John Lee NaveBorn December 7,1994 in Weiser, Idaho Passed away May 15,2024 in Lovell, Wyoming. He was a beloved young man who touched the lives of all with his kind and gentle spirit. John's memory will forever be cherished by his family and friends. John was an ambitious young man who would set his mind to accomplishing anything the work...

May 13, 2024

Viola Claudette Logan was born in a farmhouse in Iowa to Claude and Rena (Aden) Wilson on December 5, 1933. She joined her three older sisters Edna, Helen and Mary. Later, her little sister Shirley would join the family. Claudette grew up in Iowa on the family farm, and she attended school in the tiny town of Havelock, Iowa. Claudette...

May 13, 2024

James “Jimmy” Emmett Warfel October 18th, 1960  – May 13th, 2024

Jimmy Warfel, ladies’ man, outdoorsman, successful medical career, respiratory therapist, the guy who loved to try anything once, and legend, died on May 13th, 2024.

He was the oldest child born to Ruth “Skip” Marchant Werbelow. James was a go-getter from day one and loved to keep his mom on her...

May 12, 2024

Melvin “LeRoy” Davey passed away on May 1, 2024, at his home in Powell. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family.

May 2, 2024

In loving memory of Donna Mae Gonzales, who passed away on May 2, 2024, at Powell Valley Care Center in Powell, WY. Donna was a beloved wife, cherished friend, and dedicated professional known for her work in the manufacturing of cosmetics and newspaper advertising. She graced this world with her presence on December 11, 1940, in Middletown, NY.Donna's journey was...

Apr 30, 2024

hristine Mae Shuffield passed away at the Billings Clinic on April 30, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughters Shiloh Shuffield, Sarah Shuffield and Elizabeth Botha as well as her loving companion Nicholas Shuffield.

Chris was born in Powell on Aug. 7, 1955 and graduated from Powell High School. Her friends and family knew her best for her child-like wonder. No...

Apr 20, 2024

Brandon Leovardo Cossitt passed away on April 20, 2024 in Gillette, WY. He was the son of Jamie Cossitt and Leovardo Villarreal, Jr of Powell and was born in Cody, Wyoming on May 4, 2004.



Brandon attended school in Powell. He enjoyed camping and riding bikes with his friends. As he got older those bikes gained motors and off he would...

Apr 15, 2024

Larry Dale Yonts was born on July 21, 1939, in Powell Wyoming to Harold R. and Eva F. (Losey) Yonts. He died on April 15, 2024, in Powell Wyoming.  He grew up on the family farm on Whistle Creek along with his three brothers and one sister.     

He graduated from Byron High School in 1957.  He then attended Northwest...

Apr 10, 2024

John Clayton Williams was born on the family farm in Powell on Feb. 25, 1935. As he was growing up the family was into ranching and farming. When he finally graduated from high school he went into the U.S. Army on Oct. 19, 1954 and was deployed to Korea where he served and was honorably discharged on Aug. 9, 1956. 

When...

Mar 31, 2024

Patrica Cheryl Rogers (Schill) passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones shortly after her beloved husband of 63 years, on March 31, 2024. Patricia was born in Vancouver Wa and went to Hudson Bay High where she met her husband on a blind date! The two fell in love instantly. Patricia was the devoted and loving wife of...

Mar 30, 2024

Kay Lorene (Ealy) LynnBorn August 21, 1936 to Russell and Joy Krinning in Edgerton, Wyoming.Her biological mother passed away when she was eight days old, from "septic sore throat" and "pericarditis". She was adopted by her biological mom's sister, Eva and her husband, Jack Ealy.She had one biological brother, Harold Krinning. She had an adopted sister (biological cousin), Lois Ealy...

Mar 27, 2024

Patrick Raymond Rogers, the unsuspecting hero, departed this world on, March 27, 2024 at home in Powell, surrounded by his loving family. Pat was born in Wenatchee Wa, to Earl and Aleen Rogers on January 13, 1942. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Hudson Bay High School. He met his devoted, loving wife and mother of his children,...

Mar 22, 2024

On March 22, 2024, Samuel C Woods Jr. (Sam) died in Powell, Wyoming of cancer. He was 65 years old.

Sam was born on Feb. 7, 1959, in St. Helena, California. Sam spent several years working as a pressman for newspapers at “The Times Herald” in Vallejo California and “The Napa Valley Register” in Napa, California. He was also quite the...

Mar 15, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

Alyce Marie Hardee Hopkin peacefully entered heaven on March 13, 2024. She passed with family by her side and under the watchful care of dedicated angels at the Powell Valley Care Center. Alyce was 94 years old. A viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral following at 11:00 at the Church of Jesus...

Mar 10, 2024

A man of few words, but a heart full of love. Harley Wayne Wassink, 79, of Powell, Wyoming, passed away March 10th, 2024 with his family by his side. 

Harley (Wayne) was born in Baker, Montana June 3rd 1944 to Harley and Esther Wassink. He was the oldest of of four siblings. In 1963, he volunteered for active duty in the...