Donna Jo Best Epler
Oct 30, 2026
Donna Jo Best Epler was born on May 22, 1930 to Arthur and Gertrude Ullstrom in Wahoo, Nebraska. The Ullstrom family moved to Scottsbluff, NE. in early 1935 and on to Alamosa, Colo. Shortly thereafter, an opportunity presented itself and the Ullstroms moved to Wood River, Nebr. establishing a family farm on the Platte River that still exists today as...
David W. Smallwood
Oct 29, 2026
David W. Smallwood, age 74, passed away on October 29, 2026, in Cheyenne, WY. He was born on September 24, 1952, in Greeley, CO. He moved to Cheyenne as a baby with his parents.
He worked for Union Pacific for 34 years first as a brakeman and then as a conductor. He enjoyed fishing, photography, lapidary, and travel.
He is survived by...
Woodrow L. "Woody" Nestor
Oct 26, 2026
Woodrow L. "Woody" Nestor passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on September 11, 1946, Woody lived a long life and will be remembered by those who knew him. His passing marks the loss of a man whose name and memory will remain with all who shared in his life.
As family and friends reflect on his...
Elvin Lue Steward
Oct 23, 2026
Elvin Lue Steward, 83, died on October 23, 2026. Born on December 19, 1942, he lived a life marked by strong loyalties, vivid stories, and a spirit that left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Glendo was home to Elvin, and so much of what he loved grew out of that place and the life he built around it....
Damon G. Shaw
Oct 22, 2026
Damon Shaw, born on April 13, 1993, passed away on October 22, 2026.
Damon will be remembered with love by those who knew him. His life, though far too short, held meaning in the connections he made and the memories he leaves behind. The loss of Damon is deeply felt, and he will remain in the hearts of all who cared...
Gerald "Jerry" Blessing
Oct 21, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Leslie Blessing
A Life of Service, Courage, Family, and Adventure
Gerald “Jerry” Leslie Blessing died Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Born on July 7, 1940, Jerry will be remembered for his devotion to family, his service to others, his strong work ethic, and his lifelong love of motorcycles and the outdoors.
Jerry proudly served in the United States Navy. After his military...
Jay W. Smith
Oct 21, 2026
Jay Will Smith, 96, of Cheyenne died Wednesday,October 21, 2026 at Davis Hospice Center.
He was born November 28, 1929 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jay grew up in Red Oak, Iowa, before moving to Casper, Wyoming in his teens. He graduated from NCHS in 1947.
He met Barbara Attebery at the Junior Follies in 1949. They were married on Easter Sunday, April 9,...
Lauren Sue Johnson
Oct 20, 2026
Lauren [Laurie] Sue Meranda Johnson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away in her sleep at her home on October 20, 2026 from complications from Parkinson's Disease. Born on April 27, 1959, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Laurie was the beloved daughter of Jerry and Jackie [Lueras] Meranda. Her life was a testament to the power of music,...
Jeanette G. Christiansen
Oct 18, 2026
Jeanette G. Christiansen, 88 years old, of Cheyenne, WY passed peacefully in her sleep on October 18, 2026. Jeanette was born on July 4, 1938, Clinton, Iowa to Louis and Viola Goldensoph. Jeanette was a homemaker until her children attended elementary school and then worked for the Platte County Memorial Hospital as a billing specialist. Upon retiring, she volunteered at...
Terry Allan Beitel
Oct 16, 2026
Terry Allan Beitel, 67, sometimes known as Ter Ter, Papa Terry, or Gpa by his loved ones, passed away peacefully at Davis Hospice Center on October 16, 2026, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.
Terry was born on April 19, 1959, in Riverton, Wyoming, where he spent most of his childhood. He also lived in Kansas and Missouri before his...
Raymond Hernandez, Jr.
Oct 15, 2026
RAYMOND (RAY) HERNANDEZ JR. DIED AT THIS HOME ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 2026 AT THE AGE OF 75.
RAY WAS BORN IN SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA ON OCTOBER 8, 1951. HE MOVED WITH HIS FAMILY TO CHEYENNE SHORTLY AFTER, GROWING UP ON THE WESTSIDE OF CHEYENNE.
RAY ATTENDED CORLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, McCORMICK JR HIGH AND GRADUATED FROM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN 1970. HE ATTENDED...
Deloss Raye Schaefer
Oct 14, 2026
Deloss Raye Schaefer, 71, passed away on October 14, 2026. Born on August 6, 1955, he lived a life rooted in devotion to his family, steady work, and the simple joys that brought people together.
Deloss worked as a painter by trade and also in maintenance at Laramie County Community College. He was a man who enjoyed staying busy and took...
Fabiola Teresina Montemayor
Oct 13, 2026
“Family is where love begins and memories last forever.”
A Life Filled with Love
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Fabiola Montemayor who was born on May 30,1937 in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico and passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 89.
Fabiola was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, wife, and friend...
Mary Ann Umaly
Oct 12, 2026
Mary Ann Umaly went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Tammy Umaly, John Umaly, Matthew Umaly (Renee), Christina Quintana, Gina Blomquist (Rick), five grandchildren, Solomon Umaly, Brittney Caldarone, Matt Roggenbuck, Josh Umaly and Monique Umaly, and four great grandchildren, Lilly Caldarone, Lorenzo Caldarone, Luca Caldarone and Kali Umaly.
She is preceded in death...
Lonnie Merle Keeler
Oct 12, 2026
Lonnie Merle Keeler, born on October 6, 1935, passed away on October 12, 2026.
Lonnie’s life spanned 91 years, and he will be remembered with respect and gratitude by those who knew him. His passing marks the close of a long life, and his memory will remain with all who had the privilege of sharing in it.
As family and friends mourn...
Karla M. Redlich
Oct 10, 2026
Karla Mae Redlich, 74, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She will be deeply missed by family and friends, whom she loved very dearly.
Born on January 5, 1952, Karla lived a life filled with love, kindness, and determination. She graduated from East High School and worked as a highway patrol dispatcher for many years. Karla had...
Delores (Jeannie) Jean Smith
Oct 10, 2026
Delores Jean Smith 87. Died October 10, 2026 at CRMC.
Jeannie, as she was known, was born February 21, 1939 in Missoula, Montana the daughter of Lydia (Klein) and Richard Lechner. She was baptized April 1946 at the First Baptist Church in Missoula Montana and began singing there at an early age.
She attended Willard Elementary School and graduated from Missoula County...
Ronald 'Ron' Eugene Field
Oct 10, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Field, a beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at his home on October 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 4th, 1944 in Saint Paul, MN, Ron lived a life full of hunting adventures and lots of memories.
Ron was the son of George and Ellen Field, and younger brother to Duane. George instilled...
Keira Nicole Banks
Oct 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts we announce the unexpected passing of our precious daughter and sister, Keira Nicole Banks, at the age of 20, on Thursday, October 8th, at her home in Casper, Wyoming.
She was born on May 3rd, 2006, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Keira was truly the light of our family. She was the most loving, caring,...
Stephen Ray Keyt
Oct 8, 2026
Stephen Ray Keyt passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2026. Steve lived to hunt and fish and nearly every conversation included stories of his adventures. His love of the hunt took him to Russia, Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, British Columbia and Quebec, Canada, and throughout the United States. His fondest memories were of six African safaris with his wife,...
