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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: 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

Joel Schumacher, director of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Schumacher, the journeyman director who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big... Read more »

06/22/20 12:53 PM

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: 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

Obituaries: Seaman, McGhghy, Fowler, Rader

Marjorie Lou “Midge” Seaman died peacefully on June 5, 2020, at Davis Hospice Center. She was born to James and Blanche Carle on February 8, 1924 in Phillips County, Kansas.... Read more »

06/10/20 9:33 AM

Obituaries: Haag, Archie, Grimm

Jerry L. Haag, 85, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on June 3, 2020. Jerry was born Dec. 8, 1934 in Cheyenne, WY to Earl & Elizabeth (Beth) Haag. Jerry graduated... Read more »

06/08/20 10:04 AM

Obituaries: Pino, Steinhour, Espinoza

Christopher John Pino, 40, of Cheyenne, went with our Lord Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was born February 12, 1980, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a beloved son, brother and... Read more »

06/04/20 9:52 AM

Obituaries: Fife, Liebe, Owens, Curran

Robert A. Fife, Sr., 69, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away May 26, 2020, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Robert was born July 27, 1950 in Gary, Indiana, son of the... Read more »

06/01/20 9:07 AM

Obituaries: Briggs, McChesney, Aurand, Koudele

Aaron Matthew Briggs, 36, was taken from this world too soon on May 22, 2020, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Aaron was born in Cheyenne to Alena Briggs McHodgkins and Hector Perez... Read more »

05/28/20 9:39 AM

Obituaries: Hill, Garcia

Kelly D. Hill, 66, of Cheyenne, died on May 22, 2020 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.He was born on August 4, 1953 in Torrington, Wyoming. Kelly retired in 2002 from the Cheyenne... Read more »

05/27/20 9:42 AM

Obituaries: Olbekson, Cordes, Hernandez

Stefanie C. Olbekson, 49, of Cheyenne passed away on May 22, 2020 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born March 22, 1971, in Cheyenne, WY to Harold (deceased) and... Read more »

05/26/20 8:26 AM

Obituaries: Garcia, Walters, Latham, Mayfield, Stewart

Christopher George Garcia, 39, of Cheyenne, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Cheyenne. He was born on October 17, 1980 in Cheyenne. Chris was a metal stud framer at... Read more »

05/21/20 9:10 AM

Obituaries: Falkenberry, Gutierrez, Johnson, Richardson, Cline

Clinton R. Falkenberry, 61, of Cheyenne, passed away on May 12, 2020 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Clint is survived by his sister, Brenda Crane (Orville) of Cheyenne, Dale... Read more »

05/15/20 9:27 AM

Obituaries: Drees, Levinson,

Joseph Andrew Drees died on May 10, 2020, at the age of 63, losing his battle with cancer, surrounded by wife, Judith Drees; stepson, Lee Barger, Jr.; stepdaughter, Lea Yurgilevich... Read more »

05/13/20 9:35 AM

Obituaries: Urbigkit, Hayes, Levinson

Marian M. Urbigkit, 88, of Cheyenne died May 6, 2020, in the comfort of her own home. She was born March 7, 1932 in Rock Springs to William and Clara... Read more »

05/12/20 9:49 AM

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Stiller, who for decades teamed with wife Anne Meara in a beloved comedy duo and then reached new heights in his senior years as the... Read more »

05/11/20 10:06 AM

Obituaries: Smith, Brinton

Marjorie Elaine Smith passed away on May 6, 2020, due to ongoing health complications. She was born on July 21, 1954, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Phyllis and George Smith. Marjorie... Read more »

05/11/20 9:25 AM

Obituaries: DeSantis, McCleery, Hinze, Williams

Michael Angelo DeSantis, 40, of Cheyenne, died on May 4, 2020.He was born on January 10, 1980, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Michael was a tattoo artist enjoyed spending time with his... Read more »

05/08/20 9:46 AM

Obituaries: Vance, Francis, Johnson

Nadine R. Vance, 91, of Cheyenne went to her heavenly home on May 4, 2020. Nadine was born on February 26, 1929 to Ben and Edith Reiselman at the farm... Read more »

05/07/20 9:23 AM

Obituaries: Rucker, Redler, Garcia

Kevin R. Rucker, 52, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away May 1, 2020, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Kevin was born January 6, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky, son of James R.... Read more »

05/05/20 9:09 AM

Don Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer This article appears courtesy of the Associated Press. MIAMI (AP) — Measuring Don Shula by wins and losses, no NFL coach had a better... Read more »

05/04/20 9:54 AM

Obituaries: Moberly, Cook, Martinez Sr., Manley,

Gerald “Jerry” David Moberly, loving father and grandfather, passed away on April 28, 2020, at the age of 61. Jerry was born on February 5, 1959 in Greybull, Wyoming to... Read more »

05/04/20 9:36 AM

Obituaries: Norris, Locke, Welsh, Brookhouser, Weigand

Michael D. Norris died April 26, 2020 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born February 5, 1980 in Loveland, Colorado. Cremation in under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral... Read more »

04/28/20 9:24 AM

Obituaries: Cook, Shenefelt, Landers, Hehr

Kenneth B. “Pogo” Cook, of Cheyenne, passed away on April 18, 2020. He was 68. Dad was born to Bryan F. and Rose E. Cook (Kreuzer) on January 30, 1952... Read more »

04/27/20 8:58 AM

Obituaries: Koch, Knopp

Shelly K. Koch, 48, of Cheyenne, died on April 19, 2020 in Cheyenne from complications related to Alzheimer’s and heart complications, peacefully in her home with the support of her... Read more »

04/22/20 9:43 AM

Obituaries: Lojka, Pulse, Cornella, Menard

Kelly J. Lojka, 44, of Cheyenne, died on April 14, 2020 in Cheyenne. He was born on November 21, 1975 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Kelly was a Vice President and Director... Read more »

04/21/20 9:41 AM

Obituaries: Hunnicutt, Stewart, Wittig, Fallin, Porter-Crom

James L. “Jim” Hunnicutt, 92, passed away April 14, 2020, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. He was born August 1, 1927 in Everett, Washington moving to Cheyenne with his family... Read more »

04/20/20 9:34 AM

Obituaries: Gomez, Roeseler, Powell, Bartley, Ruiz

Charlie S. Gomez, 34, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died April 9, 2020 in Cheyenne. Charlie was born November 20, 1985 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was raised in Cheyenne and attended... Read more »

04/15/20 9:14 AM

Obituaries: Lindquist, Ortega, Stewart, Marberry

Wayne Frances Lindquist, 63, passed away very unexpectedly on April 8, 2020. Wayne was born February 17, 1957, in Bay Shore, New York to Elinor and Frances Lindquist. In 2007,... Read more »

04/13/20 8:56 AM

Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91

This article is provided courtesy of the Associated Press. NEW YORK (AP) — Mort Drucker, the Mad Magazine cartoonist who for decades lovingly spoofed politicians, celebrities and popular culture, died... Read more »

04/09/20 2:05 PM

Girl who inspired Charlotte’s Web marijuana oil dies

This article is provided courtesy of the Associated Press. By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A girl with a rare form of epilepsy whose recovery inspired the name... Read more »

04/09/20 10:08 AM

Obituaries: Bostron, Finch, Slagle, Stephan

Dona J. Bostron, 84, of Cheyenne, was called home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 5, 2020 in Cheyenne. She was born January 21, 1936 to Edward... Read more »

04/09/20 9:04 AM

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Obituaries

Country music legend Charlie Daniels has died

Obituaries: Smith, Girard

Obituaries: Zimmerman, Knepp

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

Joel Schumacher, director of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80

Obituaries: Anaya, Salas, Armstrong, Mueller, Lucero

Obituaries: Prior, Sandness

Obituaries: Mallory, Wells, Wuerth, Trujillo, McDonald

Obituaries: Wolf, Levander, Simmons

Obituaries: Seaman, McGhghy, Fowler, Rader

Obituaries: Haag, Archie, Grimm

Obituaries: Pino, Steinhour, Espinoza

Obituaries: Fife, Liebe, Owens, Curran

Obituaries: Briggs, McChesney, Aurand, Koudele

Obituaries: Hill, Garcia

Obituaries: Olbekson, Cordes, Hernandez

Obituaries: Garcia, Walters, Latham, Mayfield, Stewart

Obituaries: Falkenberry, Gutierrez, Johnson, Richardson, Cline

Obituaries: Drees, Levinson,

Obituaries: Urbigkit, Hayes, Levinson

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

Obituaries: Smith, Brinton

Obituaries: DeSantis, McCleery, Hinze, Williams

Obituaries: Vance, Francis, Johnson

Obituaries: Rucker, Redler, Garcia

Don Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90

Obituaries: Moberly, Cook, Martinez Sr., Manley,

Obituaries: Norris, Locke, Welsh, Brookhouser, Weigand

Obituaries: Cook, Shenefelt, Landers, Hehr

Obituaries: Koch, Knopp

Obituaries: Lojka, Pulse, Cornella, Menard

Obituaries: Hunnicutt, Stewart, Wittig, Fallin, Porter-Crom

Obituaries: Gomez, Roeseler, Powell, Bartley, Ruiz

Obituaries: Lindquist, Ortega, Stewart, Marberry

Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91

Girl who inspired Charlotte’s Web marijuana oil dies

Obituaries: Bostron, Finch, Slagle, Stephan

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