Julie Ann Kane Dayton
Jan 15, 2026
Julie Ann Kane Dayton, 81, passed away January 15th, 2026, at the Wyoming Medical Center, with family members by her side. Visitation will be 6 -8:00 pm, Monday, January 19, 2026 in the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, 10:00 am at the United Methodist Church, 262 N 3rd St,...
Michael Blaine Cuin
Jan 10, 2026
Michael Blaine Cuin, 58, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Lander. Wyoming.
Michael was born to Don Martin Cuin & Cecilia Janette (Schmitt) Cuin on April 28, 1967, in Rawlins, Wyoming. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1986, heavily involved in Industrial Arts & FFA classes as well as the Rodeo Club.
Mike married Tracy Bartolic; they shared four...
Victoria Reinette Saunders
Jan 10, 2026
**In Loving Memory of Victoria “Crick” Reinette Saunders**
Victoria “Crick” Reinette Saunders, age 65, of Riverton, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in her home on January 10, 2026. A cherished member of her community and a loving family member, Victoria's life will be celebrated with an all-night visitation from 7:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. Michael’s Parish Hall, located...
Shandal Lorraine Revere
Jan 6, 2026
In memory of Shandal Lorraine Revere, age 40, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 6, 2026, at BayCare Medical Hospital in Tampa, Florida.
Shandal was born to her mother, Tana Kay (Starkey) Revere, and her father, Garrett S. Revere Sr. She was raised in Syracuse, New York, where she attended Henninger High School. After earning her GED, Shandal...
Devin James Hubble
Jan 5, 2026
Devin James Hubble, 65, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Lander, Wyoming. Born on February 4, 1960, in Greeley, Colorado. Devin lived a life marked by dedication to family, a passion for the outdoors, and an enduring love for the game of softball.
Devin graduated from Lander Valley High School in 1978. He played football and excelled in track. Devin...
Lenora Yardas
Jan 5, 2026
Lenora Sellers Yardas, age 92, passed away on January 5th, 2026.
She was born on August 14, 1933, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to James Albert and Lillian Pass Sellers. Lenora attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School, Class of 1951.
Lenora married Albert E. Yardas on December 13, 1951, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Their marriage...
Arleigh Joseph Armajo
Dec 30, 2025
Arleigh Joseph Armajo, 76, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2025 surrounded by his children and Geech.
Arleigh Joe was born on July 6, 1949 in Ft. Washakie, Wy. to the late Hiram Frank and Mary Belle (Shotgun) Armajo. His Arapaho name was Heecese’eit.
He lived most of his life on the Wind River Reservation where he spent his...
Roberta (“Berta”) Hamilton LeClair Palmer
Dec 29, 2025
Roberta (“Berta”) Hamilton LeClair Palmer, 97, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Lander.
Roberta was born in Evanston, Wyoming, in 1928 to Jane Abigail (Abbey) Megeath Hamilton and Robert Lewis Hamilton. Roberta was a Wyomingite and spent her formative years in Wind River and Fort Washakie on the Wind River Reservation. Roberta loved a sweet treat, and...
Lewis Rodger Johnson
Dec 27, 2025
Lewis Roger “Rod” Johnson, age 87, of Crowheart and Elk Mountain, Wyoming, died on December 27th, 2025 at his home in the Wind River Mountains. His wife Mackie was by his side.
Rod was born on November 13, 1938 to Robert Jay Johnson and Victoria Arnett Cheesbrough Johnson, in Laramie, Wyoming. He grew up on the A-1 Ranch on the southern...
James Edward Large Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Sargent James "Jim" Edward Large, Jr., was the great, great, great, great grandson of Chief Black Coal and Sacajawea, passed away on December 26, 2025 at his residence on the Wind River Reservation. Mr. Large was born to James "Bites" Edward Large, Sr., and Elsie Louise Hungry Wolf on June 14, 1945, in Fort Washakie, WY, along with his twin...
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;...
Kevin Bob Whitmore
Dec 18, 2025
Kevin Bob Whitmore, 65, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Fremont County.
A memorial in honor of Kevin Whitmore will be held on June 27, 2026 at 11am. Located at 70 Aspen Drive, Atlantic City, WY. 307-714-0798 for further details.
Bring stories, jokes, photos, laughter, memorabilia and yourself. Food available. Camp in the area, stay the weekend,...
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.
Please sign the online...
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 and Ella (Petersen) Walde in Winside, Nebraska. 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 weeks – then began her teaching career in the fall of 1949, at...
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...
Earl J. Waits
Nov 30, 2025
Earl James Waits, born in Ft Washakie WY in 1949 (Lula Large Waits and Thomas Waits) and grew up in the area. Earl passed away on November 30, 2025, in Mt Vernon, WA. Until his retirement, Judge Waits, as chief judge for the Department of the Interior, was frequently in the Ft Washakie/Riverton area for hearings and various business. His...
