Obituaries

Feb 14, 2025

Sharon Irene (Rodeman, Higgs, Giddings) O'Neill -May 29, 1944 – February 14, 2025

Sharon passed on February 14, 2025, at the age of 80 after a lengthy decline in health due to strokes and other medical conditions. She had been in and out of the hospital, and rehabilitation facilities. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Feb 12, 2025

Monte Gene Richardson

On February 12, 2025, God called home Monte Gene Richardson. Born on January 24, 1956 to Evard Royce and DeEtta Richardson in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Monte is the 7th child out of 11.

On April 9, 1976 he met the love of his life Debbie Shaffer. From that night on they were...

Feb 8, 2025

Richard Murray, of Twin Creek, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at Sage West Lander from heart failure.  He was 72 years old.

Richard Ardean Murray was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska on April 24th, 1952 to Billy and Patricia (Gates) Murray.  He was the second of five children.  The family later moved to Friend, Nebraska.  He...

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Ann Boyle died on Monday, February 3, 2025, at ViewPointe Assisted Living in Colorado Springs, CO. She was 91 years old.

The Rosary will take place at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18, at Hudson's Funeral Home, with visitation following from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. A second visitation will be held from 9:00 to 9:30 AM...

Feb 2, 2025

Arlene Russell, 63, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away on February 2nd at home surrounded by her closest family and friends. A cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, she will always be remembered for her love, compassion, and positive impact on the lives of everyone she met.

Arlene was born on March 30th, 1961 to Melvin M. Russell and...

Feb 2, 2025

Garrett Stanley Revere Sr., 65, of Denver, Colorado died in Denver and was found on February 2, 2025. The Wake Service will begin 6:00 pm, Sunday, February 9, 2025, in the Blue Sky Hall, Ethete, Wyoming. The All Night Wake will then continue in the Family Home. The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Monday, February 10 also...

Feb 1, 2025

Andrew "Drew" Brown V. Bee'eiht Ho3o' Red Star was born to Jubelle Hebah and Andrew Brown IV on July 13, 2002, in Casper, WY.

Growing up, Drew was athletic and loved to compete. He ran cross country, track, played basketball, and competed in dance competitions. During his school years, he placed 2nd at a Wyoming Indian School...

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...