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Gerry Eldon Howe

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...

Leland Edward Bryner

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....

Denice LaRayne Long

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

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...

Tammy Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charles "Charlie" William Morrison

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

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

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...

Pamela Jean Piper

Pamela Jean Piper

Apr 23, 2025

Pamela Jean Piper was born on June 14, 1956, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Roger and Ann Sicord. Pam passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the University of Utah.

Pam was a beautiful woman, inside and out, known for her spirited personality and kind, soft-spoken nature. Her deep love for animals was extraordinary. Upon her passing, she was undoubtedly welcomed...

Christina Cowgill

Christina Cowgill

Apr 20, 2025

Christina Cowgill, 42, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, stepped into Glory in the early hours of Easter morning, April 20th, 2025. She left peacefully, while listening to worship music and with her mother Diane by her side.

Christina was born in Portland, Oregon on June 11, 1982, to Matthew and Diane Hammerly. She grew up in Oregon and Colorado, graduating from Rangeview...

Jeremy Robert Steinlicht

Jeremy Robert Steinlicht

Apr 17, 2025

Jeremy Robert Steinlicht passed away on April 17, 2025, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, at the age of 39. Born on March 7, 1986, in Evanston, Wyoming, Jeremy brought warmth and kindness to all who knew him.

Jeremy had a deep love for the outdoors. He found joy in hunting and fishing alongside his father, Mike Steinlicht, and his older brother, Devin...

Thomas "Tom" Allee

Thomas "Tom" Allee

Apr 15, 2025



Thomas “Tom” Allee, 67, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 15, 2025 after a two year battle with cancer.

He was born on October 23, 1957 in Great Falls, Montana, the second son and middle child of Lloyd Allee and Dorothy Kelly.

Tom attended elementary school in Great Falls, high school in Cascade, Montana graduating with the...