All Obituaries
Robert Myers Thermopolis
Robert Millard “Rob” Myers, 71, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana after a long siege of kidney disease and also COVID.
Born February 12, 1949, in Thermopolis, WY, he was one of two children of Earl and Cleta Glendean (Upton) Myers. Following high school he attended the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a degree in Radio Broadcasting.
He began working for the Wyoming Department of Transportation and later...
Robert Millard “Rob” Myers, 71, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana after a long siege of kidney disease and also COVID.
Born February...
Lawrence "Larry" Gureski Shoshoni
Lawrence “Larry” Douglas Gureski, 81, passed away at his residence in Shoshoni, Wyoming on January 20, 2021.
Born February 24, 1939 on the family farm in Pickerel, Wisconsin, he was on one of six children of Anthony and Ann (Nazda) Gureski.
On December 22, 1959 Larry married Donna Mae Apland in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The couple raised their three sons living throughout the areas of Thermopolis, Shoshoni and settling in Cody in 1979. For most of his life, Larry was in the...
Lawrence “Larry” Douglas Gureski, 81, passed away at his residence in Shoshoni, Wyoming on January 20, 2021.
Born February 24, 1939 on the family farm in Pickerel, Wisconsin, he was...
Nellie Corley Thermopolis
Nellie Arnett Corley, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Thermopolis, early Monday, January 25, 2021.
She was born July 24, 1928 in Broadwater, Nebraska, the second of five children of Henry and Mae (Rhubottom) Shoopman. The family moved to Thermopolis in the 1930’s living on Owl Creek. After attending Hot Springs County Schools she graduated in 1946.
On June 15, 1946 she married Royal Corley. They had four children, Sandra, Melodi Anne, Barbara and...
Nellie Arnett Corley, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Thermopolis, early Monday, January 25, 2021.
She was born July 24, 1928 in Broadwater, Nebraska, the second of five children of Henry...
Mayva McCumber Thermopolis
Mayva (May) Simone Marie McCumber, 96, passed away, January 18, 2021. May was born September 14, 1924, in Noumea, New Caledonia, South Pacific to Julien Flejo and Emilie Gadoffre Flejo.
After graduating from Catholic school, May worked at a department store. She met her future husband, Arthur Dare McCumber, when he was stationed in Noumea for the U.S. Army. They corresponded for a year before he asked her to marry. They were married February 22, 1947 in Rock Springs, WY. To this union three...
Mayva (May) Simone Marie McCumber, 96, passed away, January 18, 2021. May was born September 14, 1924, in Noumea, New Caledonia, South Pacific to Julien Flejo and Emilie Gadoffre Flejo.
After...
James Leseberg Thermopolis
Thermopolis resident, James Vandervort Leseberg, 85, passed away January 10, 2021 at his home.
Born January 29, 1935 in Lander, he was one of five children born to Roy and Myrtle (Vandervort) Leseberg. He attended school in Lander.
For most of his life, James was a machinist and welder until retirement.
On November 28, 1953 he married Roberta J. “Bobbi” Kier. Five children were born to this union. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 2008.
A member of St....
Thermopolis resident, James Vandervort Leseberg, 85, passed away January 10, 2021 at his home.
Born January 29, 1935 in Lander, he was one of five children born to Roy and Myrtle (Vandervort)...
Carol Peterson-Spitler Powell
Former resident, Carol Peterson-Spitler, 87, passed away at her home in Powell, WY, Saturday, January 9, 2021 after a recent illness.
Born July 28, 1933 in Greybull, Wyoming, she was one of four children of Chuck and Ardella (Robison) Negro.
In 1953 she married John R. Peterson in Lovell, WY. To this union was born two children, Richard and Tracy. The couple moved to Thermopolis in the 1960’s where Carol was employed by IGA, JC Penny and H.S. County School District...
Former resident, Carol Peterson-Spitler, 87, passed away at her home in Powell, WY, Saturday, January 9, 2021 after a recent illness.
Born July 28, 1933 in Greybull, Wyoming, she was one of four...
Rose Watkins Thermopolis
Rose Emma Watkins, 82, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence in Hot Spring County after a bout with cancer.
Born June 25, 1938 in Grand Junction, Colorado, she was one of 5 children of Edward and Ruth (Michels) Voss. After high school she attended Mesa College earning an Associate Degree in Business Administration.
On March 20, 1960 she married Duane W. Watkins in Grand Junction. The couple moved to Laramie, Wyoming in 1964 and to Thermopolis in the early...
Rose Emma Watkins, 82, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence in Hot Spring County after a bout with cancer.
Born June 25, 1938 in Grand Junction, Colorado, she was one of 5...
Melvin Slack Thermopolis
Melvin Lee “Mel” Slack, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
One of four children, he was born November 12, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Ezra and Bethel (Hatfield) Slack. The family moved to Fredericksburg, Indiana where Mel attended school. He joined the US Navy with Basic Training in the Great Lakes and spent 20 years on destroyers and submarines. Plank owner on the SSBN Woodrow Wilson...
Melvin Lee “Mel” Slack, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
One of four children, he was born November 12, 1930, in Louisville,...
Michael Farmer Thermopolis
Michael “Mike” Lee Farmer, 68, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
Born in Cody, Wyoming on August 12, 1952, he was the son of Wilbur “Dean” and Mary Ann (McLean) Farmer. In high school he earned honors and scholarships in music.
He married Vivian Lee on November 22, 1975 in Thermopolis where the couple resided until moving to Casper in 1978.
Mike worked in the oilfields as a Hydrogen Sulfide...
Michael “Mike” Lee Farmer, 68, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
Born in Cody, Wyoming on August 12, 1952, he was the son of Wilbur...
James Goodman Thermopolis
James David Goodman, 22, died tragically Friday, December 18, 2020 at his home in Thermopolis.
Born October 20, 1998 in Socorro, New Mexico, he was the son of Shawn and Melissa (McGinnis) Goodman. The family moved to Thermopolis in 2002 where James attended school. He was a sweet, kind hearted young man who loved his family with all his heart. He met his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Destanee Peters, in Thermopolis and have been together seven years. In 2018 they...
James David Goodman, 22, died tragically Friday, December 18, 2020 at his home in Thermopolis.
Born October 20, 1998 in Socorro, New Mexico, he was the son of Shawn and Melissa (McGinnis)...
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