Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

Meldon Donald Hill Sr (73) made his journey on January 27, 2025, at home surrounded by family. The Wake will be 7pm, Friday, January 31, 2025 in the Rocky Mountain Hall, Fort Washakie, Wyoming. The Visitation will then continue all night in the family home, 11390 US 287, Lander, Wyoming. The Funeral will then begin at 2:00pm, Saturday, February...

Jan 26, 2025

On January 26, 2025, Jacob J. Henan Jr. passed away in his home at the age of 95. His heart was always, and forever shall be, in the mountains of the Wind River Range.

Jacob, known to everyone as "Joe", was born in Fort Washakie, Wyoming August 12, 1929. He was the son of Jacob and Gladys...

Jan 6, 2025

She was a lifelong resident of the Wind River Indian Reservation. In her younger years she attended Mill Creek school and later on went to high school at Lander Valley. She then married Patrick C'Bearing where they lived in Idaho and had 3 girls; the late Julieanna, Patricia, and LaWayne C'Bearing. Then she went on to attend school at...

Jan 5, 2025

JACK EDWARD KINCAID:

73, of Lander, Wyoming passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at Sage West Health Care.  Born on May 14th, 1951, in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of James F Kincaid and Gloria J Loisate Kincaid. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and half-brother, Allen Lee Manke. Survivors include:  His wife, Dayle...

Dec 31, 2024

Shirley Elaine Latinis passed on December 31, 2024 at her residence in Peoria Arizona where she lived since 2008 Shirley was born on September 21, 1937 in Fort Washakie, Wyoming to JB and Frances Wallace. She was one of two daughters.

Shirley worked at Teton drugstore, Nu Way café, and the Lander Journal. She was very active...

Dec 30, 2024

Karol Elaine Johnson passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 30, 2024, at the age of 77, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Esther (Rodgers) Johnson, and her great-nephew, Philip Lambertsen. She is survived by her sisters, Diane Dupree and Karen Lambertsen, their children Hilary (Andy), Kirsten (Bruce), and Mike, and...

Dec 25, 2024

Fredric John Latinis passed away on December 25, 2024, at his home in Lander, Wyoming. He lived in Lander, Wyoming for over 70 years. He was born on January 22, 1936, to Marcel and Cleva Latinis in Hudson, Wyoming. He was one of three sons.

Fred married the love of his life, Shirley Timmons, on June 8,...

Dec 20, 2024

Janice Alaire Long of Lander passed on December 20, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. The Graveside Service will be 10:00am, December 28, 2024, at Mount Hope Cemetery, 720 Mount Hope Drive, Lander, Wyoming 82520. Janice was born on February 11, 1937 in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska to Clair & Juanita Best. After residing in...

Dec 20, 2024

Eileen L. Harnsberger, 87, of Lander passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 after a brief illness.  Services will take place at the Hudson Cemetery in July 2025.  Per her wishes, there will not be a memorial service.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapel at the Wyoming Life Resouce Center or the Lander Senior Citizens Center Foundation....

Dec 20, 2024

James Wyrick Jr., 65, gained his angel wings after a 2-year battle with cancer in Lone Tree, Colorado. James was born to James and Betty (Hastings) Wyrick in Radford, Virginia. Throughout his lifetime Jim had several careers including being an aide, a security guard at Wyoming State Training School, a police officer in Thermopolis, Wyoming, a sheriff deputy in...

Dec 16, 2024

It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Virginia Ann Countryman, 73 of Lander, Wyoming. She was born on 06/12/1951 to John Roscoe Countryman Sr and Betty Alma Knight in Lander, Wyoming. Virginia Countryman passed from health complications on December 16th, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She grew up with her sister Molly Countryman and...

Dec 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved brother and friend, Paul Douglas Toponce on December 14, 2024.

Paul was born on November 20,1972, in Monticello, Utah to Clair and Edna Toponce. He enjoyed a childhood surrounded by five older siblings. Paul loved his parents, and his siblings and...

Dec 8, 2024

Rose Whitehead got her "angel wings" on December 8, 2024.  Rose Whitehead was born on April 8, 1958 to Otis Clare and Gloria Whitehead. Rose grew up with 2 sisters and 1 brother in the rural Wyoming oil fields of Meadowcreek (near Linch, Wyoming) and Tisdale Mountain (near Kaycee, Wyoming). Nature and wildlife were a major element in her...

Dec 7, 2024

Irwin Cecil Tindall of Fort Hall Idaho started his journey to the other side early on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Irwin Cecil Tindall was born to Ruby Coopooie and Charles Tindall on February 24, 1950, in Fort Washakie WY. He grew up on the Wind River Reservation at North Fork and Mill Creek Area. He moved to...

Nov 23, 2024

Alvena May Friday, 93, of Ethete, Wyoming passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

An all-night wake and prayer service will occur at the family home (661 Blue Sky Highway, Ethete, WY 82520) on Monday, November 25, 2024 starting at 6:00 P.M.

The funeral service will occur at St. Michael's Mission in...

Nov 16, 2024

Latoyia Dawn Moss, Bo'ooknesei - Red Dawn Woman, 47,  was born to Claude Moss, Sr. and Abigail Moss-Washakie in Lander, Wyoming.

A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Rocky Mountain Hall and a wake will follow at the family home at 446 Ethete Road, Ethete, Wyoming.  Services by the Episcopal...

Nov 12, 2024

Walter Dick Tidzump passed into the spirit world on November 12, 2024 surrounded by his family in Lander, Wy.

Dick was born on July 19, 1957 to Walter Hebah and Pauline Aragon Tidzump in Lander, Wyoming.

Dick grew up in the Owl Creek Mountain area. He attended schools in Bargee, Crowheart, Fort Washakie, Pavillion at...

Nov 12, 2024

Daniel B Johnson age 56 of Omaha passed away on November 12, 2024, in Lander, Wyoming. He is preceded in death by his parents Owen and Carolyn Johnson. He is survived by his son, Derek Johnson and his brother Steve Johnson.

Condolences can be sent to Derek Johnson c/o Leigh Shaw P.O. Box 24008 Omaha, NE 68124-3135....

Nov 12, 2024

Margaret "Maggie" Haukaas passed away at her home unexpectedly November 12, 2024 with her daughter by her side. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Nov 8, 2024

Gerald R. Welch, age 68, passed away on November 8,2024, in Casper ,Wyoming .  Gerald was born on July 31, 1956, to John and Dorris Welch . He was a life long resident of Wyoming , with a heart full of love for his family , community and the outdoors .

A proud 1974 graduate of Kelly...