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Gerry Eldon Howe
Mar 31, 2025
Gerry Eldon Howe was born on September 25, 1936 to Opal A. Korb and Eldon F. Howe in Warensburg, Missouri. He passed away at his home in Green River, Wyoming on March 31, 2025.
He lived in Kansas from 1942 until 1955 when he graduated from Waverly Kansas High School and then enlisted into the Navy in June of 1955. He...
Harold McCormick
Jun 24, 2025
Harold McCormick, 90, passed away on June 24, 2025 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
He was born on May 10, 1935 in Ward, West Virginia, the son of Granville and Grace McCormick.
Harold attended high school in Gallipolis, Ohio before attaining his associates degree.
He was an Air Force Veteran who served proudly during the Korean War.
Mr. McCormick married Margaret Woomer...
Bonnie Gail Teters
Jun 20, 2025
Heaven gained one of its gentlest souls when Bonnie Gail Teters left this earth on June 20, 2025, at the age of 78. She passed away in San Diego, California, wrapped in the love of the very family she devoted her life to.
Bonnie wasn’t just the glue that held her family together, she was the soft light that made it...
Judith Lynn Shapiro
Jun 20, 2025
Judith “Judy” Lynn Shapiro
October 16, 1949 – June 20, 2025
In gentle remembrance of Judy Shapiro, a beacon of love and a pillar of strength, who illuminated the lives of those around her with her compassionate spirit and generous heart, who loved and cherished the Community she served and lived in. Born on October 16, 1949, in Vancouver, WA, Judy was...
Denice LaRayne Long
Jun 10, 2025
Denice LaRayne Long, 55, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away on June 10, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was born on September 16, 1969, in Bellflower, California, to Douglas Long and Candice Lingle. Denice later moved to Wyoming and earned her GED in Rock Springs. She lived in Eden for over 25 years, where she raised...
Ronald W. Price
Jun 9, 2025
Ronald W. Price, 92, passed away peacefully June 9, 2025 at his home in Green River, Wyoming.
He was born October 31, 1932 to Joseph and Gladys Price in Smithfield, Utah.
Ron married Betty Rose Portela August 2, 1951. They were sealed in the Logan Temple on May 21, 1971. She preceded him in death on October 21, 2008.
Ron and Betty Rose...
Phyllis Nordwall
Jun 4, 2025
Phyllis Jean Nordwall, 87, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at her home in Rock Springs, WY surrounded by family.
Born on February 4, 1938, in Laramie, WY to William and Violet Edington, she was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Phyllis married the love of her life, Donald "Joe" Nordwall, in Wheatland, Wyoming, on November 12, 1954. He...
Tammy Jones
May 27, 2025
Tammy Lee Jones, 66, passed away on May 27, 2025 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
She was born on May 12, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Howard McFarland and Cleona Smith McFarland.
Tammy graduated high school with the Green River High class of 1977.
Tammy enjoyed spending her time with family, especially her granddaughter River Haynes. Her...
Marcy Coble
May 27, 2025
Marcy Coble, 67, of Rock Springs, WY passed away on May 27, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on February 8, 1958 in Elmira, NY on a snowy day to J. Lewis and Marcella Packard. Marcy lived in Canton, Pa from birth until she married the love of her life, her lobster, Bill Coble on June 14,...
Betty Louise Owens
May 19, 2025
Betty Louise Owens passed away May 19, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born July 30, 1933 to Alex and Wanda Ringdahl and spent her earliest years being raised on the Ringdahl Horse Ranch. The family later moved to Green River where Betty Lou attended schools. Shortly after graduating high school she married her “Sweetheart” LaVaine Owens, and...
Joyce Shablo
May 18, 2025
Joyce Annunciatta Shablo August 20, 1937—May 18, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joyce Shablo. She was our light, our rock, the foundation we were built upon, and no words can adequately express how much we will miss her.
She was born on August 20, 1937 in Nampa, Idaho, the fourth child of...
Jason Paul Prudhomme
May 15, 2025
Jason Paul Prudhomme, 52, passed away May 15, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, WY.
He was born November 16, 1972 in San Francisco, California, the son of David and Gail Prudhomme (Scott).
He was a jokester and made friends wherever he went. Jason was very passionate about his kids and the people he loved. He was very...
Ross Kroth
May 14, 2025
Ross L. Kroth, 70, of Superior Wy, passed away peacefully in his home, on May 14th,2025.
Ross was born in Hot Springs, SD on November 20, 1954 to Bob and Kathy. He spent his childhood in Buffalo Gap, SD with his sisters Kaye Lessert of Merriman, NE. and Rita Manley of Sturgis, SD. Ross graduated from Colfax, WA high school in...
Brenda Mullen
May 8, 2025
Brenda Mullen, 83, passed away May 8, 2025 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
She was born on September 15, 1941 in Marianna, West Virginia, the daughter of Oliver and Ethel Moore.
Brenda graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1959.
She married Robert “Bob” Mullen in Jackson, Wyoming on June 25, 1982; he preceded her...
Kristy Whetzell
May 7, 2025
Kristy Whetzell, 62, passed away on May 7, 2025 at home with her life partner by her side from complications of Multiple Sclerosis.
She was born on March 5, 1963 in Whittier, California, the daughter of Robert and Mary Luella Whetzell
Kristy graduated from Western Wyoming Community College with a degree in psychology, she later became a pharmacy technician all while fighting...
John Merrill Mortensen
May 5, 2025
John Merrill Mortensen, 80, passed away at his home in Reliance, Wyoming on May 5, 2025.
He was born on October 13, 1944 in Standardville, Utah, the biological son of Nolan Bains Mortensen and Jean Nelson. John was raised by his mother Jean Nielson (Nelson) and her husband Joe Nielson who treated John like his own child.
John attended Davis High School...
Leland Edward Bryner
May 1, 2025
Leland Edward Bryner born June 8, 1970 died May 1, 2025 in Green River, Wyoming.
Lee was preceded in death by his mother Carol Dean Bryner, his beloved grandparents Dean Lloyd Bryner and Barbara Livingston Bryner.
He is survived by his twin brother Lawrence Stanley Bryner - Larry.
Lee loved touring on his green machine. It was his baby. Lee also loved photography....
Charles "Charlie" William Morrison
May 1, 2025
Charles William Morrison, 65, of Green River Wyoming passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah of a sudden Illness.
Charlie was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 8th 1960 to John C. and Margaret L. (Shalata) Morrison. He was the youngest of four kids. He went to school in Green River, and was in the...
David M. Thomas
May 1, 2025
David M. Thomas, 81, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on May 1, 2025.
He was born on December 12, 1943 in Butte, Montana, the son of William and Katherine Thomas.
David worked for Bridger Coal until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife Kim Thomas of Rock Springs, WY; daughters Michane Risner, Sandy Thomas, Rachel Thomas, Debi Knezovich; and brothers...
Carmen Staab
Apr 26, 2025
Carmen Staab, 77, passed away at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 26, 2025.
She was born on September 16, 1947 in Wauneta, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd Wheeler and Lois Lane Stock.
Carmen attended Dix High school and graduated with the class of 1965. She then attended business school in Dever, Colorado.
She worked as the administrative assistant for SWRC...
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