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Michael Vernon Farrens
Aug 20, 2024
Michael Vernon Farrens (1955-2024) passed away the early morning of August 20th at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. Mike was born in Cheyenne on June 1st, 1955 to Alfred and Ramona Farrens. His early childhood was spent with his parents and others establishing Cheyenne Dragway south of town. The family moved from living in town to...
Muriel L. Diemel
Aug 19, 2024
Muriel Lucille Diemel (née Chadwick) passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, in Greybull, Wyoming, at the age of 99. Born on June 11, 1925, in Denver, Colorado, Muriel lived a full life characterized by her creative and nurturing spirit. A graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1943, Muriel later embraced a career as a cosmetologist, where she brought...
Rex Rauert
Aug 17, 2024
There is no obituary. A graveside with military honors will be Friday, September 20, at 12:00 p.m., which will at Cheyenne National Cemetery,
Ruthann Norris
Aug 17, 2024
Ruthann Norris never met a stranger. She never had a bad day, and she never left a conversation without grabbing hold of your hand and saying, “Bless your Buttons”. She loved her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, her dogs, Wyoming, God, the Catholic Church, and cheap white wine with a glass of ice on the side. Not necessarily in that order, but...
Printha Sue Smith
Aug 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Printha Sue Smith, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on August 16, 2024. Sue was born and raised in Ft. Laramie, WY, and her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family. Sue is survived by her beloved husband, Marsdon Smith, who stood...
Donald Elmer Lake
Aug 16, 2024
Donald Elmer Lake, born January 15, 1946, to William (Bill) and Lottie Mae Lake. He married his best friend Betty Louise Lake. Don passed away on August 16, 2024, joining his bride, Betty. He was first and foremost a great husband, son, father, and grandfather. Don loved hunting, fishing, playing the guitar, and competing in rodeos. He was a bull...
Myra Sprague
Aug 15, 2024
Myra Sprague, 76, of Cheyenne, passed away in Casper, Wyoming on August 15th. She was born on October 16, 1947, in Cheyenne to Sidney and Mary McHone. She attended school in Cheyenne where she met the love of her life, Larry Sprague. They were married on June 10, 1966 in Loveland Colorado. They had two children, Kevin and Kerin. She...
Franklin Winston Latta
Aug 12, 2024
Franklin Winston Latta of Ely, Nevada passed away on August 12, 2024, at Las Vegas Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born to William and Daisy Latta on August 16, 1941, in Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Entering the world less than two years later than twin boys, Franklin was raised as if one of a trio. He described his childhood adventures...
Joseph A Devine
Aug 11, 2024
Dr. Joseph Anthony Devine, lifelong resident of Cheyenne, died August 11, peacefully in his residence at Pointe Frontier. Devine served Cheyenne and his professional community throughout his life. He took over his father’s dental practice in Cheyenne in 1952 and ran the practice until his retirement at 81 in 2008. He was active in local politics through most of his...
Daniel Blake Opferman
Aug 11, 2024
Daniel Blake Opferman, 29, of Cheyenne, passed in Cheyenne, WY surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 29, 1995 in Thousand Oaks, CA to John & Kim Opferman. Daniel graduated from Newbury Park High School in Thousand Oaks, CA and Chadron State College in Nebraska. First and foremost, he was a man of God believing and teaching...
Carolyn Sue Perrott
Aug 11, 2024
She was born October 29, 1940 to William and Mabel (Johnson) Ward in Laramie Wyoming. She passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024. Carolyn is survived by her children and grandchildren, Christy Sawina and Justin and Britney.Gary (Laura) Giesler and Heidi (Jonas) Bulman, Hope (DJ) Martinez and Mae Martinez, Jamie (Richard) Hammer, Dani Adams and Taylor Adams and Jadyn Gregory;...
Ellen Carole Taylor
Aug 11, 2024
Ellen Carole Taylor, 52, of Cheyenne, died on August 11, 2024 in Cheyenne. She was born on November 30, 1971 in Schenectady, New York. Ellen grew up in Boulder Colorado. She enjoyed playing fast pitch softball as a youth and went on to play college softball at Colby Community College in Kansas and then Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She...
James Hamilton
Aug 10, 2024
James Floyd "Jay" Hamilton, aged 73, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2024, in Hillsdale, Wyoming, surrounded by his family. Born on November 23, 1950, in Oakland, Maryland, Jay was a respected veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a cherished member of his community. Jay dedicated 22 years to the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a Geodetic...
Patricia Ciccone
Aug 10, 2024
Patricia K. (Cook) Ciccone, of Cheyenne, Wyoming unexpectedly passed away at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Saturday, August 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Patricia was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to, mother, Lucille (Maser) Cook and, father, Harry Cook. Patricia loved going on road trips (especially to pine bluffs to get A&W because she would say “they have...
Barbara Jean Hawkins
Aug 10, 2024
Barbara Jean Hawkins went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2024. Barbara was born on October 20, 1938 in Scottsbluff, NE. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1956. She married Don Runyon in 1960, and they had two children. She tragically lost her husband in a plane crash in 1968. She attended beauty school...
Saundra L Cole
Aug 8, 2024
Saundra Louise Cole, 82, passed away August 8th at Lifecare of Cheyenne surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 27th, 1942, to Roy William (Duke) Tibbetts II and Mae Louise (Benson) Tibbetts. Saundra started her working career at her grandmother’s diner across from the old airport terminal. After graduating from Cheyenne High School in 1960, she worked at...
Lora J. Thaxton
Aug 8, 2024
Lora J. (Putnam) Thaxton, 56, of Cheyenne, passed away at CRMC August 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family as she entered into the Lord’s rest. She was born August 13, 1967 in Encino CA to Cathy “CJ” (Nieting) and Dale Putnam. Lora grew up and attended school in Cheyenne, the oldest of two daughters. She worked various jobs and...
Elizabeth A. Anderson
Aug 7, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Anderson, age 68, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2024. She was born in Danville, IL on February 18, 1956, to Dale Leon and Judith Abernathy. She was known to most as Liz. Liz spent her early years in Cates, Indiana, before her family moved to Covington, Indiana, as a young girl. After high school,...
