Valerie Roberta Ware
Dec 22, 2025
Valerie Roberta Friday-Ware, Northern Arapaho name - No’nookiet Be’eit Hisei was born in Lander, WY on December 9, 1955. Valerie started her journey to our people on December 22, 2025 surrounded by her friends and family.
Her parents were the late Ben Friday, Jr. and Alvena Willow-Friday. She is survived by her husband Lyndrith “Keith” Ware and her children. Nathan Friday,...
Florence Elaine McLeod
Dec 21, 2025
Florence Elaine McLeod, age 83, of Fort Washakie Wyoming passed away Sunday December 21st, 2025, at Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, Montana.
Florence, the daughter of Ernest Hill & Alice Barney was born on September 13th, 1942. In her early years she grew up on South Fork at Perry-Barney residence then in her pre-teen years she grew up in Crow Heart,...
James Barrett Wheeler
Dec 20, 2025
James "Jim" Barrett Wheeler, 56, of Riverton, WY, died on December 20, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming.
James is survived by his father, Cecil Walker; his companion, Madeliva Blackburn; sisters, Daryl Makeshine, Melissa Makeshine; brothers, Lionel Makeshine, Byron (Jolene) Makeshine, Cecil Walker Jr., Raymond Walker, Preston Walker; nephew and niece, Jelawyney and Illyonna Eagle; aunts, Evette Kilcrease, Jeanette Fresquez, Regina (Eli) Armajo;...
Paul Angelo Valdez
Dec 15, 2025
Paul Angelo Valdez, 62, of Lander, Wyoming, died in his home on December 15, 2025. There will be a Visitation on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 am, Monday, December 22, 2025, also in the Funeral Home.
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Christopher Hunter Chavis
Dec 11, 2025
Christopher Hunter Chavis was born on March 16, 1989, in Lander, Wyoming. He passed away on December 9, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose life was defined by service, loyalty, and a deep love for his family and community.
Christopher is survived by his parents, Charles...
Don Pedlar
Dec 10, 2025
Don Pedlar, age 89, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1936, in Butte, Montana, and carried the spirit of his Montana roots throughout his life.
Early in life he was part of the Navy Reserve for eight years and was elected honor man of his company. He was also a life-long member...
Mary Lou Derby
Dec 8, 2025
Mary Lou Derby was born on October 12, 1932 to Louis George Walde and Ella (Petersen) Walde in Winside, Nebraska. A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held later in warmer weather.
She started 1st grade at age 4 in a rural school. Graduated from Winside High School in 1949 – then went to Wayne State Teacher’s College for 8...
Thomas James Hereford
Dec 4, 2025
Thomas James Hereford, aged 58, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Fort Washakie, Wyoming.
A celebration of his life will begin with an all-night wake at the Rocky Mountain Hall, located at 19 N Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514, on Monday, December 8, 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
The funeral service will follow at the same location on Tuesday, December...
Cheryl Lynn Tams
Nov 26, 2025
Cheryl Tams obituary
Cheryl Tams, age 65, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, in Lander, Wyoming. Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Mike. She is lovingly survived by her mother, Linda; her siblings, Janet and Darrin (Sandy); her nieces, Heather (Cody) and Ashley; and her two great-nephews.
Cheryl was a longtime member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Lander, where...
Donald Bem Newman
Nov 25, 2025
Donald Newman Obituary
Donald Bem Newman, affectionately known as Don, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on November 25, 2025, in Lander Wyoming. Born on February 25, 1951, in Carroll Iowa to Lendol H. Newman and Lurene V. Bem. Don was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Don graduated from Stewart High School in 1970 and pursued higher education...
Annette Eysaman Withington
Nov 19, 2025
Annette Eysaman Withington, 91, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on the evening of November 19, 2025, with her beloved daughter Cindy at her side.
Annette was born on January 5, 1934, in Little Falls, New York. She grew up surrounded by extended family, but suffered the loss of her mother when she was 14....
Nichole Lynn Antelope Yellow Plume
Nov 16, 2025
Nichole Lynn Antelope Yellow Plume, 40, passed away on November 13, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Family and friends are invited to honor Nichole’s memory at a wake to be held at the Blue Sky Hall (490 Ethete Rd.) in Ethete, Wyoming, at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025. Further honoring her life, a funeral service will take place...
Charles "Bill" William Nelson Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
Charles "Bill" William Nelson Jr., Lander, Wyoming, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 88 years old.
Bill was born on September 9, 1937, in Virginia, Minnesota, to the late Charlie and Lila Nelson. Raised on the Iron Range, he grew up with a...
Roderick Burke Tillman
Nov 10, 2025
Roderick Burke Tillman, 61, of Fort Washakie, died in Casper, Wyoming on November 10, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, November 13, 2025 in the Rocky Montain Hall, 19 North Fork Road, Fort Washakie, Wyoming. The Funeral Service will begin 10:00 am, Friday, November 14, 2025 also in the Rocky Mountain Hall. Burial Will follow in the Aragon Family Cemetery, Kinnear,...
Frank Herman Lajeunesse
Nov 2, 2025
Frank Herman LaJeunesse, 52, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 2, 2025, due to health conditions.
Born on November 9, 1972, in Lander, Wyoming, to the late Herman Joseph LaJeunesse Jr. (aka JR) and Zelda Tillman, he grew up in the Fort Washakie, Hudson, and Crowheart areas. He was enrolled in the Eastern Shoshone Tribe....
Karen Maurleen Wendt
Nov 1, 2025
Karen Maurleen Wendt passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at home in Lander, Wyoming, surrounded by her family. She was born September 16, 1942, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Maurice Henry and Anna May Tripp Henry. She was raised on the Henry Ranch in Robertson, Wyoming, alongside her brother Garie Maurice and sister Carma Jean, who continue to...
Kathryn Kay Delozier
Oct 31, 2025
Kathryn, Kay, DeLozier passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 at Westward Heights in Lander, Wyoming. Â She was born September 4, 1935 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to Clifford and Kathryn (Wurst) Â Phillips. Her childhood was spent in Conshohocken, Â Pennsylvania. She talked fondly about how wonderful a childhood she had with her parents, siblings, Â and her friends. She moved to Lander, Â ...
Barbara Ann Abernathy
Oct 27, 2025
Born on December 7, 1958, in Evanston, Wyoming, she grew up surrounded by the beauty and close-knit spirit of her hometown. It was in Evanston that she met Fred Abernathy while he was working on a seismograph crew. The two were married in Lander, Wyoming, on October 29, 1977, and later moved to Lander in 1978.
Both...
Darlene Marie Newman
Oct 26, 2025
Darlene Marie Newman, affectionately known as Dar, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on October 26, 2025, in Lander, Wyoming. Born on July 28, 1952, in Wisconsin to Erwin William Gebhard and Anna (Ann) Elizabeth Freymiller Gebhard, Dar was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister.
Dar graduated from Boscobel High in 1970 and...
Daniel Lyle McPhee
Oct 25, 2025
Daniel Lyle McPhee (Dan) left this earth on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Puyallup, WA, surrounded by love. Dan’s passing leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of those who loved him.
Dan made his home in Roy, Washington, with Laurie Nicol (McPhee), and his world was enriched by the love and laughter of her beloved sons, Zach, Chris, and Nick...
