Obituaries

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Obituaries: Russell, Zwonitzer, Snyder

Jack Lionel Russell was given life by his Creator and was born August 29, 1933 to Carl and Annetta Russell James. As an infant he was given the gift of... Read more »

09/18/20 3:21 PM

Obituaries: Anderson, Krois

Mike Anderson, 60, of Cheyenne passed away September 4, 2020 in the Sierra Madres. Mike was born May 1, 1960 in Buffalo, Minnesota to John and Doris (Demarais) Anderson. He... Read more »

09/09/20 9:16 AM

Obituaries: Thieman, Thresher

Gerald Kent “Garry” Thieman, Jr., 77, of Cheyenne, died on Saturday in Cheyenne. He was born on October 12, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska.His life work was asphalt paving starting at... Read more »

09/08/20 9:02 AM

Obituaries: Gallegos, O’Donnell

Joyce L. Gallegos, 59, of Cheyenne passed away September 2, 2020, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Joyce fought a difficult battle, was deeply loved, and will be greatly missed by... Read more »

09/03/20 9:12 AM

Obituaries: Kaser, Sheehan

Max Alan Kaser, 81, passed away August 29, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 13, 1938, in Cheyenne, WY to Olive (Galliher) and Rolland Kaser. During... Read more »

09/01/20 9:56 AM

Obituaries: Grant, Myler

Edward Lee Grant, 80, passed away at home on August 26, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1939, in Cheyenne, to Mary Ethel (Beaudoin) and James... Read more »

08/31/20 9:11 AM

Obituaries: Wetherell, Lockman, Wade

Charles E. Wetherell, Jr., 82, passed away on August 21, 2020 at Aspen Winds. He was born August 14, 1938 in Long Beach, California. Private family services will be held.... Read more »

08/25/20 9:02 AM

Obituaries: Weil, Hernandez, Lockman

Donald “Jay” Weil, 63, of Cheyenne, died on August 16, 2020 in Cheyenne. He was born on June 18, 1957 in Creston, Iowa. Jay was a member of the Cheyenne... Read more »

08/24/20 9:19 AM

Obituaries: Suemnick, Dorr Jr.

Carolyn Mae Suemnick passed peacefully on August 15, 2020 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born on November 13, 1937 to Robert and Gloria Good. She enjoyed her Akron, Ohio... Read more »

08/20/20 11:08 AM

Obituaries: Morandin, Myers, Dilbeck

On August 15, 2020, Mary Jo Morandin peacefully passed away in her sleep into the loving arms of Mary our Mother on the Feast of the Blessed Mother’s Assumption. Mary... Read more »

08/19/20 9:04 AM

Obituaries: Worley, Bowman, Steele

Irene D. Worley, 85, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born June 11, 1935 in... Read more »

08/17/20 9:08 AM

Obituaries: Higginbottom, Rayl,

Anthony James Higginbottom of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away August 5, 2020. Anthony was born March 28, 2004 in Lakenheath, England, a son of Joe and Jodi Higginbottom. Anthony had many interests... Read more »

08/10/20 8:29 AM

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Hamill died at a Brooklyn hospital from heart and kidney failure, his brother Denis confirmed in an email.

08/06/20 7:13 AM

Obituaries: Miskimins, Thomas, Williams

Harold Lee “Toby” Miskimins passed away on August 2nd in Cheyenne, WY at the age of 95. He was born July 12, 1925 in La Grange, WY to Harold and... Read more »

08/05/20 9:33 AM

Obituaries: O’Meara, Snider, Fausset

James Michael O’Meara,78, of Cheyenne passed away July28, 2020 at his home. He was born December 29, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, two sons and... Read more »

08/03/20 8:26 AM

Obituaries: Riggs, Flynn, Hopkins

Nathaniel “Nate” Riggs, 16, of Cheyenne, died on July 26, 2020 in Cheyenne.He was born on December 30. 2003 in DeLand, Florida. Nate was a student at East High School... Read more »

07/30/20 8:59 AM

Obituaries: Keefe, Dew, Rocha

Alvin R. Keefe, III, 46 passed away at his Cheyenne home on July 19, 2020. He was born to Alvin, Jr and Eileen Grimm Keefe on September 17, 1973 in... Read more »

07/23/20 9:25 AM

Obituaries: Hayes, Frazer, Chaplinski

John Hayes. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Grandfathers have ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, love that’s never ending and a... Read more »

07/21/20 9:35 AM

Obituaries: Horton, Martinez, Merril, Englan

Keith Raymond Horton was with family in his home when he went home to the Lord on July 15, 2020. Keith was born in Dafter, Michigan to Henry and Larine... Read more »

07/20/20 9:25 AM

Obituaries: Slater, Hanlon, Miller, Pouliot, Barcus

Dr. Paul Vernon Slater, 89, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, of Cheyenne, died on July 12, 2020 in Cheyenne. He was born on December 15, 1930, in... Read more »

07/17/20 10:03 AM

Obituaries: Moore, Whalen, Langer

Teresa Kay Moore died at an early age after fighting for life in the last years. Teresa is survived by parents, Ray and Carol Moore of Lander, Wyoming; sister, Sheila... Read more »

07/15/20 10:31 AM

Obituaries: Martinez, Tisdale, Smith

Allin Martinez, 39, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2020. Allin was born May 20, 1981 in Cheyenne to Alfred and Linda Martinez. Allin was... Read more »

07/13/20 8:22 AM

Obituaries: Fraher, Vigil

Father Joseph Fraher, 94, completed his pilgrimage here on earth Wednesday, July 8th, 2020. He passed away peacefully in his sleep under the loving care of the nurses and staff... Read more »

07/10/20 9:13 AM

Obituaries: McGee Jr., Early, Mayhew, Bartley

On Friday July 3rd, 2020, Donald “Don” E. McGee Jr., loving father, son, and brother, passed away suddenly at the age of 63. Don was born on May 16, 1957... Read more »

07/08/20 9:52 AM

Country music legend Charlie Daniels has died

Legendary country music musician Charlie Daniels has died. He was 83. The Nashville newspaper The Tennessean reported his death on Monday. According to the paper, Daniels died on Monday morning after... Read more »

07/06/20 10:51 AM

Obituaries: Smith, Girard

Paul J. Smith, 40, of Cheyenne, died on June 30, 2020 in Cheyenne.He was born on February 24, 1980 in Cheyenne. Paul was a salesperson for Industrial Distributors. He enjoyed... Read more »

07/06/20 9:11 AM

Obituaries: Van Winkle, Adams, Pacheco

Steven L. Van Winkle, 49, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born September 26, 1970 in... Read more »

07/02/20 9:36 AM

Obituaries: Chavez, Long, Sandberg, Oestringer, Thomas

Jonathan G. Chavez, 37, of Cheyenne passed away June 28, 2020 in Cheyenne. He was born May 11, 1983 in Huntington Park, CA. He married Rosemary Manzanares on December 1,... Read more »

06/30/20 9:57 AM

Carl Reiner, beloved creator of ‘Dick Van Dyke Show,’ dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a “second banana” to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy’s front ranks... Read more »

06/30/20 9:07 AM

Obituaries: Watson, Lucero, Lacy, Martin

Kathleen Ann (Brown) Watson, 55, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Cheyenne. She was the daughter of the late Sharon Ann Brown. Kathy was born May... Read more »

06/25/20 9:38 AM

Obituaries: Harrison, Brownell

Rev. Fr. Peter A. Harrison, 87, of Cheyenne passed away June 21, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was born October 14, 1932 in Cheyenne to... Read more »

06/23/20 10:01 AM

Obituaries: Anaya, Salas, Armstrong, Mueller, Lucero

Estella H. Anaya, 97, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Estella was born July 10, 1922 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. A... Read more »

06/22/20 9:29 AM

Obituaries: Prior, Sandness

On Friday, June 12th, God called home another angel, Kristi Prior (Stephan), 42. Kristi endured a long and valiant battle with a rare form of spinal cord cancer. 10 years... Read more »

06/18/20 9:53 AM

Obituaries: Stilson, Brittain, Plumley

Ralph Dwayne “Jim” Stilson, 85, of Cheyenne, died on June 8, 2020 in Cheyenne. He was born on June 10, 1934 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Jim retired as a firefighter... Read more »

06/16/20 10:03 AM

Obituaries: Mallory, Wells, Wuerth, Trujillo, McDonald

The sweetest, kindest, most loving, generous, selfless lady a man could ever hope for in a wife. Clara Virginia “Cee” Mallory exemplified and lived the example of unconditional love toward... Read more »

06/15/20 9:46 AM

Obituaries: Wolf, Levander, Simmons

Terrance M. Wolf, 71, of Burns passed away May 31, 2020, in Carbon County, WY. He was born November 29, 1948 in Johnstown, PA to Thurl and Mary Wolf. He... Read more »

06/11/20 12:52 PM

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Obituaries

Obituaries: Russell, Zwonitzer, Snyder

Obituaries: Lucero, Brummond, Moeller

Obituaries: Ortiz, Madrid, Duggan

Obituaries: True, Putman, Johnson

Obituaries: Johnston, Monzon

Famed Wyoming archaeologist George Frison dies at 95

Obituaries: Anderson, Krois

Obituaries: Thieman, Thresher

Obituaries: Gallegos, O’Donnell

Obituaries: Kaser, Sheehan

Obituaries: Grant, Myler

Obituaries: Wetherell, Lockman, Wade

Obituaries: Weil, Hernandez, Lockman

Obituaries: Suemnick, Dorr Jr.

Obituaries: Morandin, Myers, Dilbeck

Obituaries: Worley, Bowman, Steele

Obituaries: Higginbottom, Rayl,

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Obituaries: Miskimins, Thomas, Williams

Obituaries: O’Meara, Snider, Fausset

Obituaries: Riggs, Flynn, Hopkins

Obituaries: Keefe, Dew, Rocha

Obituaries: Hayes, Frazer, Chaplinski

Obituaries: Horton, Martinez, Merril, Englan

Obituaries: Slater, Hanlon, Miller, Pouliot, Barcus

Obituaries: Moore, Whalen, Langer

Obituaries: Martinez, Tisdale, Smith

Obituaries: Fraher, Vigil

Obituaries: McGee Jr., Early, Mayhew, Bartley

Country music legend Charlie Daniels has died

Obituaries: Smith, Girard

Obituaries: Van Winkle, Adams, Pacheco

Obituaries: Chavez, Long, Sandberg, Oestringer, Thomas

Carl Reiner, beloved creator of ‘Dick Van Dyke Show,’ dies

Obituaries: Watson, Lucero, Lacy, Martin

Obituaries: Harrison, Brownell

Obituaries: Anaya, Salas, Armstrong, Mueller, Lucero

Obituaries: Prior, Sandness

Obituaries: Stilson, Brittain, Plumley

Obituaries: Mallory, Wells, Wuerth, Trujillo, McDonald

Obituaries: Wolf, Levander, Simmons

Crime

Crime

NCSO: Juvenile suspects believed to be involved with gunfire damage to WYDOT vehicle

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

Law enforcement looking for shoplifting suspect

Recent Arrests (9/17/20 – 9/18/20)

Cheyenne Police ask for help identifying subjects

Community

City

Cheyenne utilities board: water is safe, adverse effects possible due to Mullen Fire

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs

Friday: 73 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Friday, 34 more recoveries

Chronic wasting disease found in new deer, elk hunt areas in Wyoming

Wyoming

City

Cheyenne utilities board: water is safe, adverse effects possible due to Mullen Fire

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

NCSO: Juvenile suspects believed to be involved with gunfire damage to WYDOT vehicle

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

Chronic wasting disease found in new deer, elk hunt areas in Wyoming

Promoted

Community

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Major expansion/remodel for Spradley Barr Toyota in Cheyenne’s West Edge

WTBC is now IMPACT 307

Galleries

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PHOTOS: 2020 State High School Wrestling Championships in Casper

National/World

AP

Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs