Obituaries
Owen Eugene "Gene" Thompson
Feb 18, 2026
Gene Thompson, born on March 13, 1945, in Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming. At the age of 80, Gene left behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for his family and friends.Gene was the beloved husband of Marylyn Fae Thompson. Together they built a life filled with devotion and shared experiences. He...
Nancy Le Wang
Feb 16, 2026
Our family is heartbroken to share the passing of a remarkable woman — a mother, grandmother, and survivor.
She was a Chinese/Vietnamese refugee who fled the Vietnam War in search of safety and a better life. With courage and determination, she rebuilt her life from nothing, carrying with her the strength and resilience that defined her character. While residing in California,...
Betty Lucille Keane
Feb 16, 2026
Betty Keane was born November 4, 1932 to Lester and Lois (Goman) Boylan in Laurel, Montana. She was the middle child in a family of seven sisters and one brother.
At the age of 16, Betty began her career in the restaurant industry. She worked as a waitress at the Locomotive Café in Laurel, Montana. She married at 18 and later...
Linda Lee Gunnels (Baker)
Feb 15, 2026
Linda Lee Gunnels (Baker) passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 85 in Casper, WY, with loved ones at her side.
Linda was born on September 13, 1940, in Henderson, KY, to Vernon (Ed) and Mary (Gladys) Gunnels. A few years later, her brother Jack arrived and was adored by his big sister. During Linda’s childhood years, the...
Gerald Eugene Adams
Feb 14, 2026
Gerald Eugene Adams passed away on February 14, 2026 at his home, following a heroic battle with cancer.
"Jerry", as he was known by those who loved and knew him, was born on August 16, 1951 at the USAF Hospital at Carswell AFB in Fort Worth, Texas to Edward Lee Adams and Doris Phoeba Ledford Adams.
Jerry grew up in Southern California....
Rita Jain Beardsley
Feb 14, 2026
Rita Jain Beardsley, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the age of 95.
She was born on January 27, 1931, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Ethel Batchelder. She was the twelfth of thirteen children in a large and lively family. Rita experienced profound loss at a young age—her father passed...
Kelly Rae Gilstrap
Feb 13, 2026
Kelly Rae Gilstrap, 75, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
Cheyenne Sharon Marie Shepard
Feb 13, 2026
Cheyenne Sharon Marie Shepard, 68, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
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William Burlingame, Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
William Burlingame, Jr., 69, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.
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Travis Lee Kline
Feb 11, 2026
On February 11, 2026, Travis Kline passed away suddenly. Travis was born on October 2, 1987, to John and Cindee Kline in Grayling, MI. Travis was the third child of six.Travis always put on a tough exterior, but he was a big softie especially when it came to children. Travis loved his kids more than anything in this world, and...
Joshua Thomas Jenkins
Feb 10, 2026
Joshua Thomas Jenkins, born on July 28, 1976, in Casper, Wyoming, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was a dedicated construction worker who approached life with a fierce determination and unwavering bravery. Throughout his life, Joshua fought valiantly against the challenges he faced, showcasing resilience from his very first steps until his last.
Though his passing was not unexpected, the...
Ranola Ladale Miller
Feb 10, 2026
Ranola Ladale Miller, of Casper, passed away on February 10th, 2026.
She was born to the late Roy and Rebecca Roby on September 8th, 1965 in Borger, Texas. In 1980, as a teenager Ranola moved to Casper, Wyoming with her parents and brother. In 1984, Ranola married Timothy Miller and together they raised five children. Though their marriage ended in divorce...
Vicki Lee Kadlick
Feb 9, 2026
Vicki Lee Kadlick, age 72, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on February 9, 2026.
Vicki was born on October 1, 1953, in Worland, Wyoming, to Phillip and Joyce Gregory. She grew up in Leadville, Colorado, alongside her three sisters, Vonnie, Dee Dee, and Kathy.
Throughout her life, Vicki had a deep love for travel, photography, and adventure. She loved hot air ballooning...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Culp
Feb 9, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Culp, 79, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Monday, February 9, 2026.
An obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
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Allen Dale Barkley
Feb 7, 2026
Allen Dale Barkley was born at home in Midwest Wyoming April 1, 1928, and passed away February 7th, 2026. He was an educator, a musician, a great dad, husband, and friend.
Allen grew up in Midwest, where his dad worked in the Salt Creek oil fields. He loved people, loved laughing and making people laugh. He was named “Jester” next to...
K. Gary Somerville
Feb 6, 2026
Kenneth Gary Somerville, age 81, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on the evening of February 6, surrounded by loved ones. Gary led a life characterized by adventure, guidance, support, and love, shared with his high school sweetheart, Sondra Somerville (Hansen), and multiple generations of his family. Throughout his lifetime, Gary embraced a variety of roles, including Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather,...
Richard Bert Jackson
Feb 6, 2026
Richard “Bert” Jackson, 61, of Casper, went to heaven Friday February 6, 2026.
He was born, November 30, 1964, in Laramie, WY to his parents, Delbert and Virginia Jackson. Bert graduated from Douglas High School in 1983 and received an Associate’s in Engineering Technology from DeVry University, Phoenix, AZ in 1985.
Bert enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1986, beginning an 11-year...
Judith B. "Judy" Aurelius
Feb 5, 2026
Judith Brown Aurelius (Judy), 90, of Casper, Wyoming died on Thursday February 5, 2026.
Daughter of William Kindell and Kathryn Lynch Brown, Judy was a New Years Day baby, born in Denver, Colorado on January 1, 1936. She graduated from East Denver High School in 1954 and married Tom Aurelius in Denver, Colorado on November 25 of that year. Following Tom’s...
Leo Paul Kozola
Feb 5, 2026
Leo P. Kozola, 86, of Casper, Wyoming died peacefully in the early morning of February 5, 2026 after a struggle with cancer. Born on August 22, 1939, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Leo and Kathryn Kozola. Leo was baptized into the Catholic faith. Leo grew up with a strong work ethic inherited from his father, a first generation immigrant from...
Frederick Otto Rohlff
Feb 4, 2026
Frederick Otto Rohlff, 82, passed away in Douglas, WY on February 4, 2026. Fred was born on January 17, 1944 in Cheyenne, WY the son of Emil Frederick Rohlff and Bernice Bertha (Nevins) Rohlff of Douglas. He grew up in Douglas and graduated from Douglas High School in 1962.
He was a long time member of the Army National Guard, serving...
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