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Service for Kyle Dyer will be at 3 p.m. on July 1, 2020 at the JH Ranch 1¼ mile south of Hulett on Highway 24. Signs will be posted. A celebration will start at 5 p.m. at the Ponderosa Bar & Café on Main Street in Hulett. Please wear your favorite... Full story

Michael Alex Imberi, 59 of Sundance, Wyoming, left us peacefully on June 5, 2020, for the next part of his journey after a long battle with cancer.  Mike was born to Alex and Jean Imberi on December 19, 1960. He was grateful to grow up with his... Full story

Donna G. Blackburn Carl slipped peacefully and gently into the presence of the Lord on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, at her home in Williamstown, Kentucky.  Donna was born in Gillette, Wyoming, on December 27, 1923, the oldest of six children born... Full story

Rita Ann “Andy” McKenney Pickerd went home to the Lord on May 28, 2020, after a long courageous battle with cancer and heart problems. Rita was born March 9, 1943 and was raised in the Aladdin area and graduated from Sundance High School in...

Graveside services were held Friday May 29, 2020 at Upton Greenwood Cemetery. A reception at the family ranch will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Melvin James Materi was born on August 28, 1958 in Newcastle, Wyoming to James Michael and Normalee... Full story

Susan Joann (Cheshier) Symonds age 63 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, on May 8, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Suzie was born October 24, 1956, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Walter and... Full story

Russell Lee Smith age 78, of Moorcroft, WY passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, WY. He is survived by wife, Linda; daughter, Barbara Goldade and fiancé, Jason of Sioux Falls, South Dakota;... Full story

Mildred Wagner (Johnson) Cundy of Spearfish, South Dakota, went to rest with the Lord on May 17, 2020, at Rolling Hills Health Care in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Mildred was born August 17, 1922, in Platte, South Dakota, to parents Bruno and Wilma... Full story

Reva Augusta King, 88, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Reva was born a few miles west of Hulett on June 4, 1932. Her parents were John C. and Myrtle (Lawrence) Wood. Reva grew up in the... Full story

Patsy Jo Bunney passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the Close to Home Hospice House in Gillette, Wyoming, at the age of 79, following a courageous battle with cancer. As Patsy entered into eternal rest, she was surrounded by her dear family.... Full story

Kathy Janell Daves (Parker) was born July 15, 1951 in Edmond, Oklahoma and adopted four days later to Howard A. and Anna Mae (Stevens) Parker. She passed away peacefully Saturday evening May 9, 2020, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in... Full story

John Henry Knospler 67, was killed on Sunday, April 26, 2020, in a Motorcycle accident. Born in Callicoon, New York, February 10, 1953, John spent most of his early years growing up in Chester, New Jersey and attended West Morris Regional High... Full story

Sharon Mae (Miller) Kanode, 81 of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away after a long illness on April 22, 2020, at the ranch, surrounded by her husband and children. Sharon was born on September 16, 1938, to Aubry Raymond Miller and Velda Bernice (Penn)... Full story

Ross John Garman, 58, of Sundance, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020, 20:20 at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance with his four daughters and wife gathered around him when Jesus unexpectedly called him home. Ross was... Full story

Nadine Lena Miller Fidler, 90, of Spearfish, South Dakota passed away peacefully on April 11, 2020 at Monument Health Spearfish Hospital after a battle with cancer. Born August 17, 1929 in McCook, Nebraska, to Charles Jr. and Francis (Shook) Miller.... Full story

Ross Garman, 58 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance. Cremation has taken place and a public memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under... Full story

Betty J. White, a Crook County matriarch who resided near Sundance, Wyoming, went to heaven on March 26, 2020. As a spry 85-year-old, Betty delighted in the knowledge that she had ‘a hell of a ride’ and was a successful rancher who enjoyed the... Full story

Kyle Dyer, 27, of Hulett, Wyoming, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Hulett. He was born early in the morning on July 1, 1992, in Spearfish, South Dakota, to Kim Somervold. It was a mild day, like his temperament. Kyle grew up in Spearfish with his... Full story

Services for Louis F. “Lou” Dillinger, 77, of Laramie, have been postponed and will be announced when a new date is determined. Lou passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.... Full story

Claude Arthur “Art” Linklater was born on August 30, 1932. He was the son of Harry and Claudia Johnson Linklater, and raised on a ranch north of Hulett, WY that had been homesteaded by his dad. Art graduated from Hulett High School and attended... Full story

Louis Francis Dillinger (Lou), 77 Laramie, WY passed away on February 26, 2020 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital after battling cancer. He was born in Gillette, WY October 29, 1942, son of Earl and Marie Dillinger Lou grew up on the family ranch outside... Full story

Louis F. “Lou” Dillinger, 77, of Laramie, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. A memorial will be set up in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are pending with Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.... Full story

Funeral service for Willis Burks Jr. was held Friday, February 28, 2020 at Gillette Memorial Chapel Pastor Rick Jones officiated; interment to followed at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Willis Lloyd Burks Jr., age 59, of Gillette WY passed away at Wyoming Medi... Full story

Kimberly Anne (Sedlacek) Jones was born in Parkston, South Dakota, on August 22, 1968, to Richard and Karen (Hunhoff) Sedlacek. Kimberly joined one brother, Daniel, and her two sisters Christy and Cindy were born soon after. Kim passed away peacefull... Full story

John William “Bill” Whalen Jr., 73, of Aladdin, Wyoming passed away at home Sunday evening, February 9, 2020. Bill was born May 10, 1946 to John and Elizabeth Whalen. He attended the one room school at Aladdin grades 1-8, graduated from Sundance... Full story