Obituaries

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Millie Elaine Cantlin Stacey

Millie Elaine Cantlin Stacey

Jun 11, 2026

Millie Elaine Cantlin Stacey, age 69, passed away suddenly on June, 11, 2026, after a fiercely fought battle.  Though her illness was difficult, she faced it with the immense strength and resilience that defined her entire life.

Millie was truly a force of nature-absolutely full of life, vibrant and deeply connected to the people around her.  Her greatest joy and proudest...

Rosalie Candelaria

Rosalie Candelaria

Jun 7, 2026

Our dear sister, Rosalie Candelaria returned to our Lord Jesus Christ on June 7, after a long illness.

She was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming, and had been residing in Evanston, Wyoming, most of her adult life

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Melinda Candelaria, brothers, Leroy and David, sisters, Dora (Loftin), Mary and Kimberly

She is survived...

Sophia Liz Gates

Sophia Liz Gates

Jun 1, 2026

Sophia Liz Gates 

12-22-1972 06-01-2026

With profound sadness and endless love we announce the passing of our beautiful mother Sophia Liz Gates.

Sophia was born on December 22nd 1972 in Walnut Creek California to David Michael Collins and Zora Collins.

Throughout Sophia's life she was admired for her cooking and singing. She even got to sing in a band with her father. Sophia was...

Ruth Ann Lee

Ruth Ann Lee

May 30, 2026

Ruth Ann Lee was called home on May 30th, 2026, in the quiet of her home in Woodruff Utah. Ruth was born June 22nd, 1962, to Halley and Vernetta Bindl. She grew up in Robertson, WY, and was the second oldest of 7 siblings (5 sisters and 1 brother). Her early loves in life were horses and being outdoors. They...

Rachel Renée Farnsworth

Rachel Renée Farnsworth

May 28, 2026

Rachel Renée Farnsworth passed away unexpectedly in Evanston, Wyoming on May 28, 2026.

Rachel grew up in Cheyenne, WY and graduated from Central High School in Cheyenne and continued her education at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Her adventurous spirit led her abroad, where she lived and attended school in England for six years while traveling throughout Europe. Over...

Garold Atkinson

Garold Atkinson

May 25, 2026

George Garold Atkinson (Garold) a life long resident of the Kamas Valley passed away the morning of May 25, 2026. 

He was born September 22, 1935 to Delmo Atkinson and Ilene Lemon Atkinson at the family home in Francis, Utah. Garold was the second oldest of 7 siblings. 

Garold was a supportive husband, brother, father, friend, and provider. He graduated from South...

Timothy Sears Evans

Timothy Sears Evans

May 21, 2026

Timothy Sears Evans, age 76, passed away May 21, 2026 after a battle with CJD, a rare neurological disease.

He was born September 13, 1949 in San Francisco, California where he was adopted by Sears and Joyce Evans. The Evans family then moved back to Utah where Timothy attended Ensign Elementary School, Bryant Junior High, and West High School where he...

Frank Tillmann

Frank Tillmann

May 20, 2026

Frank Tillmann passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 68, just two weeks before his 69th birthday. He passed away at IHC in Murray, Utah, surrounded by loved ones after complications with his health.

Frank was born on June 2, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Friedrich Wilhelm Tillmann and Lisa Maria Ann Fleitmann Tillmann.

Frank leaves...

Tamara C. Barney

Tamara C. Barney

May 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, but also with smiles and laughter, that we share that Tamara C. Barney left this Earth for her next great adventure on May 20, 2026.

Tam was one of a kind — deeply spiritual, fiercely independent, endlessly compassionate, and just wild enough to keep life interesting. She spent her life rescuing animals, especially cats, fostering more...

Joy Ann Herman

Joy Ann Herman

May 20, 2026

Joy Ann Sorensen Herman passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. She was born August 28, 1935 in Ogden, Utah to Golden F. Sorensen and Freda Longhurst Sorensen. She was raised in Randolph, Utah, where she lived until marrying Gerald Herman on December 15, 1953. They were later married in the Logan Temple. They lived in Hawaii while he was...

Viola Emma Gimlin

Viola Emma Gimlin

May 19, 2026

Viola (Vi) Emma (Clark) Gimlin, 94, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Compassionate Journey Assisted Living Center in Evanston, Wyoming.



She was born on June 21, 1931 in Payson, Utah, the daughter of George Clark & Elvena (Christensen) Clark.



She retired after about 30 years as a nurse at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah. She enjoyed reading, crochet, knitting, gardening and...

Michael Schafer

Michael Schafer

May 17, 2026

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Wayne Schafer, 73, from Lyman, Wyoming. Mike departed this life on May 17, 2026 in Evanston, Wyoming. Mike was born on March 5, 1953 in Waynesville, Missouri. He was the son of Wayne and Opal (Chrisco) Schafer. He was raised in Salem, Missouri where...

Dustin J. Kruckenberg

Dustin J. Kruckenberg

May 17, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dustin James Kruckenberg. A beloved son, husband, father, grandson, brother, and uncle who passed on Sunday May 17th.

Dustin was born on May 12, 1992 in Ogden Utah to Veronica Proffit and Dan Kruckenberg. His early years were filled with participating in ranch work in Kemmerer and riding horses. Dustin took his ranch...

Lyn Weston

Lyn Weston

May 17, 2026

Lyn Porter Weston, age 61 died May 17, 2026, at his home in Randolph. Lyn was born on February 21, 1965, to Dale Benjamin and Pamela Porter Weston. He came on theheels of his big brother, Kevin, arriving just eleven months later. Pam said that was having twins the hard way. 

Lyn grew up on the Weston Ranch in Pickleville, learning...

Doylene Shepherd Graham

Doylene Shepherd Graham

May 17, 2026

Doylene Shepherd Graham

The world's greatest granny went to join those who have gone on before her for a much anticipated reunion, on May 17, 2026.

Doylene was born November 16, 1939, in Springville, Utah, to Doyle Shepherd and Evah Nielsen. Shortly after she turned three years old, her father, Doyle, was in a garage fire and died the next day. A...

Kristine P Batty

Kristine P Batty

May 13, 2026

She did it! Kristine Pinder Batty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend graduated from this earthly life Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Kristine was born on July 25th, 1951 to Craig and Phebe Pinder. She grew up helping on their family farm in Young Ward, Utah which instilled in her a strong work ethic and a great sense of humor....

Marvin Fay Smith

Marvin Fay Smith

May 12, 2026

Marvin Fay Smith passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born March 24,1945 in Evanston, Wyoming to Frank and Lela Smith and raised in Randolph, Utah. Marvin enjoyed a happy childhood spent milking cows, hunting, fishing, and exploring the countryside with his brothers. He loved Rich County and the simple life it offered.

From 1965–1967,...

Wayne Kertz

Wayne Kertz

May 11, 2026

Wayne John Kertz, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the people he loved on May 11, 2026.

Wayne was born on February 10, 1953, in Bloomsdale, Missouri, to Donald and Bernadine Kertz. He graduated from Saint Genevieve High School in 1971. On November 12, 1971, he married the love of his life, LeeAnn, beginning a marriage filled...

Sarah Sue Dean

Sarah Sue Dean

May 11, 2026

Sarah Sue Dean, age 75, a beloved lifelong resident of Evanston, passed away on May 11, 2026. Born on April 23, 1951, to George William and Mary (Bruce) Schwitzer, Sarah was a vibrant and creative soul who left a lasting impact on everyone she met. 

She married Gary Dean on June 26, 1970, in Lyman, Wyoming, and together they welcomed two...

Albert Edward Clark

Albert Edward Clark

May 6, 2026

Albert Edward Clark, at the age of 71 passed away on May 6th, 2026, in Evanston Wyoming.

He proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy, carrying with him a spirit and dedication and service. Beyond his military years, he found joy and peace in the outdoors where there were quiet waters to fish....